November My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #1 + Giveaway

November 1, 2019

Caly Person

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the November My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, November 4 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here all weekend long, sharing inspiration before the launch on Monday. Now let's join Caly for the first look at the kit!

Hi, friends! Last month, we had a retro holiday kit. How about a more traditional holiday kit this month? I've created an indoor holiday scene for today, but be sure to check out the blog hop on Monday for the outdoor scene! That's right - you can create both and many other fun projects with this month's kit!

I stamped a few of the images on white cardstock to color, but I also stamped my staircase on a card panel to give my card more dimension today. After stamping the staircase, I masked off the floor to ink-blend with Vintage Photo Distress Oxide Ink, then did the opposite to ink-blend the "wall" portion of my background with Tumbled Glass Distress Oxide Ink.

After ink-blending, I started coloring all the images with Copic markers.

Yellows: Y11, YR23
Reds: R05, R46, R89
Blues: B16, B18, G21
Greens: YG63, G29
Browns: E31, E35, E37
Blues: BG02, BG07, BG18

I added my die-cut images with foam adhesive after adding some white gel highlights to them. After stamping the sentiment in the upper left hand corner, I finished my card by adding some clear lacquer to the ornaments and stars on the Christmas tree.

I hope you enjoyed this card! Thanks for stopping by!

Win a kit before you can buy it! Just leave a comment on this (and every) Countdown to Creativity post! We’ll randomly draw one lucky winner from all the comments left across all countdown posts, and announce the winner first thing Monday morning, November 4, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Mateja M Nov 04, 2019

An adorable scene. And sentiment is perfect for it. The stairs really add some great dimension.
tina z. Nov 04, 2019

such a cozy feeling, I love it.
Terrie Nov 04, 2019

Love this scene!
Charlene Cisler Nov 04, 2019

I love your card and I’m super excited for this release!
Laura Nov 04, 2019

Great card

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411 Responses

Jen A

Nov 01, 2019

Love your card. Excited for this kit!

Sandy

Nov 01, 2019

This is so sweet – I love the puppy!

Neha Mahajan

Nov 01, 2019

Perfect Christmas Decor scene with a fully decked out Christmas Tree 🎄. Cool :)

Krystal Showalter

Nov 01, 2019

This kit looks like it will be absolutely delightful! That dog is enough for me to buy it. Can’t wait to see more.

Rebecca Attwood

Nov 01, 2019

What a lovely scene. Looking forward to seeing more from this kit.

Nadeline Lorot

Nov 01, 2019

I love this nice and cozy Christmas scene, especially with this cute dog, a great kit I would be happy to win!

Gail Anderson

Nov 01, 2019

Oh, yay! More Christmas scene builder stamps! I love the staircase and, of course, the dog asleep by the tree!

Betty Dean

Nov 01, 2019

I’m already loving this kit! The sleeping puppy just warms my heart!

Avra N Williams

Nov 01, 2019

Sweet card!

Amy Cooley

Nov 01, 2019

Looks like a cute new kit!

Melody Moore

Nov 01, 2019

What an adorable card! Can’t wait to see what else is part of this kit.

Lori Storey

Nov 01, 2019

I’m so excited for more Christmas – yay Hero Arts! This card is beautiful and I’m very anxious to see more sneak peeks and get crafty ideas!

Becca Yahrling

Nov 01, 2019

Gorgeous card, Caly. I love everything about
Christmas so this kit is going to be awesome.

Sharron Gregory

Nov 01, 2019

Your scene is adorable! Love the staircase and the sweet dog on the rug! Can’t wait to see more!!

Karin W

Nov 01, 2019

What a warm Christmas indoor scene! Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Margaret R

Nov 01, 2019

This looks like a very sweet kit – looking forward to seeing the rest of it!

Carolyn

Nov 01, 2019

Such a warm, cozy scene. The colours, the dog, and the tree feel homey.

Swati jain

Nov 01, 2019

Absolutely stunning. ESP the stairs

Cindi Patton

Nov 01, 2019

I love that staircase, too! Great job on the shading. I’ll have to bookmark your tutorial so I can remember how it’s done!

Deneen Wilson

Nov 01, 2019

So warm and cute!!!!!

Deneen Wilson

Nov 01, 2019

So warm and cute!!!!!

sharon brand

Nov 01, 2019

Lovely cozy, traditional scene!

Victoria

Nov 01, 2019

So cute!! Love the staircase!!

Sherrie Fauvelle

Nov 01, 2019

So sweet! Makes me feel nostalgic!

Donna Rohwer

Nov 01, 2019

Oh. So. Cute!

Lisa Byers

Nov 01, 2019

I absolutely love this card!! I am sure that this kit is going to be incredible!! I think this Christmas scene is so heartwarming. Can’t wait to see the rest!!

Juana Vega

Nov 01, 2019

Wow, It’s Christmas again, my favorite subject! Love the staircase and the colors used in it. Looking forward to seeing more of this kit.

Eileen Peters

Nov 01, 2019

I adore this card.
I love traditional Christmas and dogs.
This is my kind of Card.
Thank you Hero Arts for such lovely kits!

Dee Earnshaw

Nov 01, 2019

love this adorable scene – thanks for sharing

Dot Schwarze

Nov 01, 2019

Love this card . Knowing Hero Arts kits, you probably used only a fraction of the stamps and dies included but I already love them. The staircase and sweet dog… perfect.

Nana Griffin

Nov 01, 2019

Love the staircase in this set. Looking forward to more ideas using the kit.

E R Wade

Nov 01, 2019

Everything is perfect – love it

Dita Benina

Nov 01, 2019

Lately I have come to realise that Hero Arts is my favorite mixed media products company. I love both the style (stamps and dies) and quality (inks). The only reason I have not subscribed to the monthly kits is the delivery cost. I would jump for joy (and at my age and weight that is saying something!!!) if I would win a kit!

Monica Tozier-Brown

Nov 01, 2019

I love the clean simplicity of these images. Beautiful!

Debi Walton

Nov 01, 2019

So cute and retro feeling. Love your colors for this card.

Sheri K

Nov 01, 2019

What a lovely card—can’t wait to see the entire kit!

Claudine Vance

Nov 01, 2019

I love your card and I already love this kit!

Lyndi

Nov 01, 2019

I love it!

Kimberly Dorval

Nov 01, 2019

This is so cute. Love the little dog on the rug.

Angela Antczak

Nov 01, 2019

Wow! I love this so much!

Kailash

Nov 01, 2019

Love this sweet scene, perfectly colored!

Charlotte G

Nov 01, 2019

This card makes me think of warm, cozy Christmas memories. I like the coloring/shading on the stairs. It is a beautiful card.

Mary Holshouser

Nov 01, 2019

Love the homey scene.
thanks for sharing
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karenajo

Nov 01, 2019

Wonderful scene – the tree is so pretty and the little dog so cute! Thanks for sharing!

Celeste Cassino

Nov 01, 2019

This is really cute!

Beth Merrill

Nov 01, 2019

Your card evokes a warm, homey feeling, just as your sentiment declares. Lovely!

Margie

Nov 01, 2019

Very cute card…can’t wait to see more

Beverly Robinson

Nov 01, 2019

Looks like another fun kit. You had me at “dog on a rug.”

Sonja

Nov 01, 2019

This card is so cute

Janet Lebeau

Nov 01, 2019

I love it Nd your card is super duper cute!

Terri

Nov 01, 2019

Love this card! Such a festive card. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.

Ellie

Nov 01, 2019

Such a cute scene! Love it! Looks like a super cute kit for sure!!

Christine Eck

Nov 01, 2019

Caly, this is beautiful! Wow, I am sure excited to see more of the kit this month – it looks fantastic!

Bonita Reyes

Nov 01, 2019

This is a wonderful set, it brings back childhood memories 💖

Cheyenne Oliva

Nov 01, 2019

Caly this is gorgeous!! I’m loving the kit already!!

Madeline L

Nov 01, 2019

The kits keep getting better and better!! Wish your factory store was still open on Mondays so I could tell you in person.

Mary Ann Richter

Nov 01, 2019

Your card is adorable and I look forward to the November My Hero Arts kit reveal! Thank you for creating the cutest stamps! I’ve been a long time customer.

Stella M Olejar

Nov 01, 2019

Wow- it looks like you guys at Hero Arts have done it again. What a great card, which means the kit must be wonderful. Loving it.

Nikki S

Nov 01, 2019

I really love how the stairs came out. Plus the doggie is so cute

Terrie D.

Nov 01, 2019

What a beautiful card! I love the holiday scene you created. :)

Lynn Wallick

Nov 01, 2019

LOVE the staircase image💚💚💚

Christy Malone

Nov 01, 2019

What a beautiful card! I love the traditional Christmas theme.

Kel Berg

Nov 01, 2019

that is just the sweetest card! it just sets a feel-good scene. thank you for all the instructions! looks like a great kit!

Marylou Cotton

Nov 01, 2019

This is perfect to make for a friend of mine

Karen Ba

Nov 01, 2019

Awesome card! Love the images!

Teri S.

Nov 01, 2019

I think this lovely card has the look of what most of us think a long ago traditional home would look like at Christmas. As usual Caly, you’ve made an outstanding card. I really like the staircase shown on an angle & the pup curled up on the cushion is more than adorable. Wonderful 1st peek.

Michele W

Nov 01, 2019

Great Christmas scene, Caly! I especially like the staircase. Looking forward to learning more about this kit.

Danielle Churilla

Nov 01, 2019

awesome as always

Georgia Miller

Nov 01, 2019

I love this stamp set! It’s one that reminds me of our first house where we raised our kids. They would love to receive a Christmas card like the one shown. Beautiful!

Karthikha Uday

Nov 01, 2019

What a beautiful card!! Lovely scene and coloring! :)

Kathy J in Ellicott City

Nov 01, 2019

Beautiful!

Barbara-Jean

Nov 01, 2019

Your card creates a warm feeling with happy memories, Caly!

Dgolly

Nov 01, 2019

What a great scene. Love the Christmas tree image. Can’t wait to see more.

Vicki D

Nov 01, 2019

Awesome card – love the dog waiting for Santa (-:

Shirley Wallen

Nov 01, 2019

I love the card! It looks like it will coordinate nicely with October’s set. You do such a beautiful job, not only of making the card, but explaining it step-by-step.

Carol L

Nov 01, 2019

I love the dog asleep on the rug! And I love the white details in the ribbon and package; adds to the allusion of depth and dimension.

Trina P.

Nov 01, 2019

Aww, a sweet holiday scene.

Toni L

Nov 01, 2019

What a sweet and peaceful card—especially like the fonts in the sentiment.

Joan

Nov 01, 2019

What a lovely scene! Had to dig out an old HA stamp set to use a puppy and cat for a card I made with the October kit. Now I’ll have the dog (and maybe the cat) in the new kit! Love your staircase.

Nancy V Eberling

Nov 01, 2019

This is adorable! Love the staircase!

Anna Dowdy

Nov 01, 2019

Absolutely beautiful

Colleen Pepper

Nov 01, 2019

This is so sweet! I can just hear the excitement of the season. I must have kit.

Leslie

Nov 01, 2019

Ohhh how sweet! It feels like the dog could be a present too, just what I would want for Christmas 😊

Kay Spangler

Nov 01, 2019

As always I cannot wait till this comes! Even tho we can only see one card so far, I know the kit will be great.

catharina worthington

Nov 01, 2019

Your card is so lovely and its the perfect time to start making handmade Christmas Cards.

JillT

Nov 01, 2019

This is looking fun! Can’t wait to see the next sneak. Love the copic coloring

Darlene

Nov 01, 2019

Hero Arts makes the best scene stamps. Thank you Caly.

Brian Poteraj

Nov 01, 2019

Such a great scene for a Christmas card. Very homey. Great job.

KellyinID

Nov 01, 2019

Oh such an adorable card. Wow I’m excited to see this kit. Can’t wait to see more.😍😍😍

nancy f

Nov 01, 2019

This kit is going to be a KEEPER!
Love the card.

Patricia Schulte

Nov 01, 2019

Thank you for including instructions and materials used. This kit will fit perfectly with last month’s kit

Ginni DelPiano

Nov 01, 2019

Love this card. Very beautiful coloring and thanks, Caly for posting the Copics used.

Denise Kitts-Wadlow

Nov 01, 2019

What an adorable scene!!! I love the angle of this staircase stamp—its so different from any other I’ve seen. The puppy curled up asleep on his/her rug makes me want to curl up with them and take a nap too!

Debbie Selby

Nov 01, 2019

The staircase is a nice addition to a Christmas theme

PHYLLIS FREESE

Nov 01, 2019

This image shows a true “home for the holidays” theme with the cute dog sleeping under the Christmas tree.

Kimberly S

Nov 01, 2019

Your card looks cozy and festive. I love anything with doggys

Barbara

Nov 01, 2019

Love this stamp set,makes you feel warm and cuddly.

Gail O'Keefe

Nov 01, 2019

Anything with dogs or cats is fabulous! Traditional style is a forever kit!

Narda D

Nov 01, 2019

Such a fun little scene! Love the dog by the tree! Makes me want to sit down with a cup of cocoa and relax!

Tani K

Nov 01, 2019

Love, love, love this card. Can’t wait to see the entire kit.

Susan B

Nov 01, 2019

So cute!! I love all the dimension in the scene!

Martha Berry

Nov 01, 2019

Awww, this is the sweetest scene! I love the staircase and the pretty tree, but the dog "cocker spaniel?) curled up on the rug makes the whole scene. I’m sold on this kit at the first peep!

Elaine Wood

Nov 01, 2019

Beautiful card loving the staircase

Kaylee Nicholas

Nov 01, 2019

So cute! I love the staircase!

Tonia Sims

Nov 01, 2019

Loving this traditional feel of the kit, so far! Card is gorgeous with beautiful coloring.

Mary Pontius

Nov 01, 2019

Love the scene you created.

Carol H

Nov 01, 2019

Love this. Looks very homely and full of Christmas welcome. 😊

Jackie S

Nov 01, 2019

Lovely card. Thanks for listing the COPIC colors you used. So helpful.

Cyndi Morris

Nov 01, 2019

Beautiful, sweet card. Beautiful colors and wonderful sentiment.

Diane Lux

Nov 01, 2019

I absolutely love this card,, I can’t wait to see more . I love make everyone a different holiday card .

Linda cencelewski

Nov 01, 2019

I absolutely love scene building sets and this one does not disappoint. Thanks for a chance to win.

Carole

Nov 01, 2019

Oh Caly, you did an awesome job on this card. As mentioned before me, I have to agree, you made the staircase come to life. I love it!

marianne barr

Nov 01, 2019

Such a sweet card and I love to color.

Marie T

Nov 01, 2019

Lovely coloring and shading on this card scene!

Julia D.

Nov 01, 2019

Ooh! Looks like another great MMH kit! Love the card and the coloring is beautiful. Can’t wait to see more! Thank you for the chance to win!!

Bernay Brumbaugh

Nov 01, 2019

That gives you such a warm holiday feeling. Love it.

Nan B

Nov 01, 2019

This is amazing! I love the scene you created.

Linda S.

Nov 01, 2019

Your card is stunning. I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.

Jeanne Beam

Nov 01, 2019

Such a wonderful Holiday card! Love the cozy scene with the dog.
Thanks for sharing…

Katie M

Nov 01, 2019

Oh my goodness! This is going to be an exciting kit for me!!! I love the traditional “take me back to the good old days” feeling!

Stephanie B

Nov 01, 2019

What a beautiful card! That puppy is adorable, it will see a ton of use far beyond Christmas cards. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Jan Schauer

Nov 01, 2019

Love your card! So beautiful and peaceful! I think I need this one!

Bo

Nov 01, 2019

Oh, looks so homey and peaceful, love it!

Christine Smith

Nov 01, 2019

What a gorgeous Christmas scene! So homely. xxx

Jade Bergeron

Nov 01, 2019

I love this card. It has such a cozy feeling.

Tamra Barnes

Nov 01, 2019

Your card looks so homey and comforting, brings back memories. I love the details in the tree, can’t wait to see more!

Patricia Wilson

Nov 01, 2019

I love your kits and one of the nicest ones I have is one of your Christmas kits. It’s my “go to” set as it’s complete and beautiful. Thanks for so many years of wonderful products.

Toni F

Nov 01, 2019

Great blending for the wall and floor. Loved the shadows in the tree.

Lynn C.

Nov 01, 2019

I love how simple and colorful this card is yet the sentiment is heartfelt. Loved this card and can’t wait to see what else we will receive in our boxes. Thank you for sharing.

Meghan Kennihan

Nov 01, 2019

That puppy is soooooo cute! What a great Christmas scene!

Twylia Bell

Nov 01, 2019

Beautiful card and the coloring is just wonderful. Looking forward to getting this kit.

isabel z

Nov 01, 2019

I can tell I’m going to love this kit!

Mary Beth

Nov 01, 2019

So cute! I will have to color the puppy black to match my girl but everything else could be cased!

Becky Moore

Nov 01, 2019

I love this card! Of course your coloring is amazing! I can’t wait to see all the other things in the set.

Kristi Pahlas

Nov 01, 2019

I love this staircase. It’s really a stamp for everyday use.

Susan McRae

Nov 01, 2019

What a charming scene! Love the staircase!

Kimberly Jones

Nov 01, 2019

Love this card, a Christmas scene that would be typical in my house. Bright and cheerful!

Beth Harple

Nov 01, 2019

Like the sleeping dog, I can’t wait to see the other images in the set

Sharon Gullikson

Nov 01, 2019

The puppy is so cute—what a gift!! I really like how you shaded the tree and ribbon going down the stairway. WOW.

Marilyn P

Nov 01, 2019

What an inviting scene. Walk right in and feel the love.

ROSALIE JOHNSON

Nov 01, 2019

This card is adorable! Thank you for all the tips for masking! Great help for all beginners like me!

Judy Hall

Nov 01, 2019

This card is so adorable. I love the dog sleeping by the tree.

Julie Shetler

Nov 01, 2019

I love Christmas scene building kits. I cant wait to see the rest of the kit.

Jane A McBee

Nov 01, 2019

Beautiful card. You have done such a wonderful job shading and blending.

Sheri D

Nov 01, 2019

What a cozy Christmas scene this makes. I love it! The stairs are so different and amazing and the puppy just makes me smile. Looks like he plans to catch Santa leaving his treats!

Carol Krup

Nov 01, 2019

Such a warm and inviting scene on this card, Caly. I love it!

Jane

Nov 01, 2019

Luv the big wide staircase with its Christmas red carpet. It really showcases the tree at its foot… & the good little puppy snoozing near the tree is such a cute touch. Will have to remember your lacquer idea…thanks for sharing.

Theresa P

Nov 01, 2019

Love the scene that you created with the stamps! Lovely card!

Sharon Huffman

Nov 01, 2019

Thank you for sharing your techniques. I love the added touch of making the ornaments and stars shiny. I find that people comment more about my cards with shiny features.’

Jenna Batik

Nov 01, 2019

Such a warm and cozy scene. I can’t wait to see the entire release. The coloring is amazing.

littlen

Nov 01, 2019

Always needing ideas for Christmas cards. This set looks promising.

Sherry

Nov 01, 2019

I love this! Love the dog ❤️

Bonnie McKenzie

Nov 01, 2019

This is so sweet 😊 I can’t wait to see the whole kit and start making cards. I love your puppy sleeping

Mona

Nov 01, 2019

I love the images on the card. So reminding of the homely holiday vibe.

Tammy Smith

Nov 01, 2019

That is a lovely card. Quite perfect for Christmas

Heidi H

Nov 01, 2019

LOVE scene building stamp sets! So, so cute!

Mary

Nov 01, 2019

I love the way the staircase feels so deep in the background.

Bertha

Nov 01, 2019

Sweet card! I’m intrigued to see the outdoor scenes as well. That would make this quite a versatile kit.

Seema Raja

Nov 01, 2019

The tree and staircase is awesome! Looking forward to seeing what else is in store🤩

MILDRED G PEPE

Nov 01, 2019

What a fantastic card. I can’t wait for my kit to arrive so I can try this one for myself.

Eva

Nov 01, 2019

What a cosy card!

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Becca Yahrling

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Deneen Wilson

sharon brand

Victoria

Sherrie Fauvelle

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Lyndi

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Kailash

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Margie

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Sonja

Janet Lebeau

Terri

Ellie

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Cheyenne Oliva

Madeline L

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Nikki S

Terrie D.

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Christy Malone

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Michele W

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Georgia Miller

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Kathy J in Ellicott City

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Dgolly

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