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October My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 2

Hero Arts

Welcome back to the October My Monthly Hero countdown! Today you'll find another dose of wonderful inspiration as we move closer and closer to Monday's launch at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Remember – Classic and Premium kit quantities are limited. Be sure to mark your calendar so you don't miss out on this fabulous kit!

Project #5 created by Dana Joy (Premium)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #6 created by Jennifer Kotas (Classic)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #7 created by Lydia Fiedler (Premium)
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

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 comments left across all countdown posts on the Hero Arts blog. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, October 2, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

  • Wendy Peterson

    Love the DT work they are awesome

  • Nancy Sue Valencia

    Gotta get this tree die.

  • Teresa Rogers

    Love all the Christmas scenes. Such a fun festive way to bring in the season

  • Karen Kirkman

    A nice set of cards and fun to see different looks you can get with the same dies!

  • Cindy Graham

    Great sneak peeks – can’t wait to see more

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103 Responses

Wendy Peterson

Wendy Peterson

Oct 02, 2023

Love the DT work they are awesome

Nancy Sue Valencia

Nancy Sue Valencia

Oct 02, 2023

Gotta get this tree die.

Teresa Rogers

Teresa Rogers

Oct 02, 2023

Love all the Christmas scenes. Such a fun festive way to bring in the season

Karen Kirkman

Karen Kirkman

Oct 02, 2023

A nice set of cards and fun to see different looks you can get with the same dies!

Cindy Graham

Cindy Graham

Oct 02, 2023

Great sneak peeks – can’t wait to see more

Valerija

Valerija

Oct 02, 2023

So wonderful cards. Love them all!

Garrett Penn

Garrett Penn

Oct 02, 2023

The layered look is so cool!

Lyndi Kummer

Lyndi Kummer

Oct 02, 2023

Wow, looks like a lot of different ways to use one kit. Great job again design team.

Sheryl M.

Sheryl M.

Oct 02, 2023

Love the silhouettes! They’d make awesome Christmas cards this year! Way to go Design Team, beautiful cards!

Anne Marie Davis

Anne Marie Davis

Oct 02, 2023

I really love these dies. My outside-the-box thinking is wanting to pair them with the dragon from the medieval kit for a burned-out, dragon-ravaged forest scene. But pretty Christmas/winter, too, of course.

Debbie Frank

Debbie Frank

Oct 02, 2023

Super excited to see the rest of the kit after seeing the cover die!

Barbara Edmondson

Barbara Edmondson

Oct 01, 2023

I like the holly, too.

Bonnie King

Bonnie King

Oct 01, 2023

Love the all white card! Looks like a fabulous kit.

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Oct 01, 2023

Such pretty dies. I love the tiny bear peaking out.

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Oct 01, 2023

Such pretty dies. I love the tiny bear peaking out.

Nancy Knapp

Nancy Knapp

Oct 01, 2023

I’m loving the scenes that this month’s MMH kit is creating!

Hannah

Hannah

Oct 01, 2023

These dies seem like a lot of fun! I love the effect they create of peaking through the woods. Simple but elegant!

Lisa Scott

Lisa Scott

Oct 01, 2023

I love that white card with just a hint of color! Great job!

Annette Reed

Annette Reed

Oct 01, 2023

As I see more great projects, I become more convinced that this is a kit I can’t turn down.

Sheri Kempke

Sheri Kempke

Oct 01, 2023

More gorgeous cards—love the wintery nature themed cards!

Stacy Davis

Stacy Davis

Oct 01, 2023

Beautiful cards! So many options with this kit! Love the white woods scene, love the darker one too … and the bear!!!!

Janet L Durbin

Janet L Durbin

Oct 01, 2023

This kit is so versatile!

Yuliya M

Yuliya M

Oct 01, 2023

Beautiful kit! I love that winter forest look!

Kristine Gifford

Kristine Gifford

Oct 01, 2023

I love that these cards can just be winter cards, not just Christmas. So beautiful. That white card is just so simple, but so beautiful!

Hannah Tully

Hannah Tully

Oct 01, 2023

Loving the variety in this kit!

kathy dumpert

kathy dumpert

Oct 01, 2023

I love the all white layered look with a touch of blue!

Sharon P

Sharon P

Oct 01, 2023

Oh my gosh, the cards just keep getting better. Can’t wait for this kit to come out!

Sharon Suske

Sharon Suske

Oct 01, 2023

Such pretty samples! Thanks for the chance to win!

Linda Price

Linda Price

Oct 01, 2023

Pretty layering die set. I especially like Jennifer’s all-white one. So clean and peaceful.

Sharon Asakawa

Sharon Asakawa

Oct 01, 2023

The difference of the card look by just changing the papers/color used is amazing!

Carly stein

Carly stein

Oct 01, 2023

I cannot get over how cute the bear peeking around the tree is ❤️❤️❤️

Margaret Tower

Margaret Tower

Oct 01, 2023

This showcases how many different looks you can achieve with this set. Beautiful!

Gail Spresser

Gail Spresser

Oct 01, 2023

Oncerful Cards with this new kit! So excited to see the full release! Thanks for sharing!💕

Joan Brenizer

Joan Brenizer

Oct 01, 2023

Such beautiful cards

Tammy Joyce

Tammy Joyce

Oct 01, 2023

The top card with the stenciling is so pretty and looks easy to reproduce for many. I like all three. TYFS.

Michelle Cole

Michelle Cole

Oct 01, 2023

These are all so beautiful! The colors that Dana chose are 🤌 (chef’s kiss)!!!

Donna Tuschoff

Donna Tuschoff

Oct 01, 2023

These cards are beautiful. I adore the white on white layering!

Michelle Thompson

Michelle Thompson

Oct 01, 2023

Beautiful cards! I love the Project #5 card!

Terrie D. (StarSpry)

Terrie D. (StarSpry)

Oct 01, 2023

What beautiful cards! :)

Heather Reese

Heather Reese

Oct 01, 2023

This looks like a great kit!

Renee Thompson

Renee Thompson

Sep 30, 2023

LOVE these!

Jeanne Rice

Jeanne Rice

Sep 30, 2023

Love the forest scenery. Great release.

Amy Solovay

Amy Solovay

Sep 30, 2023

Lovely cards! Looks like such a fantastic kit!

Geri S

Geri S

Sep 30, 2023

Love the bear in the trees. This will be a terrific kit with a great scenic die!

Janet Sisk

Janet Sisk

Sep 30, 2023

More lovely cards using the new kits. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D

Julia Longtin

Julia Longtin

Sep 30, 2023

Wow these cards are lovely!

Sue D

Sue D

Sep 30, 2023

So pretty for winter projects. I like the peaceful scenes.

Becky Moore

Becky Moore

Sep 30, 2023

I’m loving all the different cards and styles from this months kit!

Michelle Montemurro

Michelle Montemurro

Sep 30, 2023

Oh that white one is so serene and beautiful. Can’t wait to see more.

Susan McRae

Susan McRae

Sep 30, 2023

Really love the all white card with all its layers and a touch of blue! So pretty!

Rachelle O.

Rachelle O.

Sep 30, 2023

I love Jennifer’s white-on-white design! It’s amazing how much depth can be achieved with this simple, yet truly effective color palette! The small, graphic stamp images will be a nice contrast to this die set!

Dawn M.

Dawn M.

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful kit!

Williams

Williams

Sep 30, 2023

Pretty!

Linda Crowley

Linda Crowley

Sep 30, 2023

Gorgeous cards! Looks like another awesome kit!

Diana Shoaf

Diana Shoaf

Sep 30, 2023

I just love anything to make a winter scene. This kit looks like it will just get better and better.

Greta Hess

Greta Hess

Sep 30, 2023

Great cards with a kit I could really use!

Sandy Koca

Sandy Koca

Sep 30, 2023

I’m loving the layered scenes – can’t wait to see more!

Judith N

Judith N

Sep 30, 2023

I love the stamps featured in today’s samples! Especially that arched dot stamp, I can’t wait to see what it looks like when the kit comes out. Plus the little bear die in Lydia’s card is so intriguing!

Golda Peterson

Golda Peterson

Sep 30, 2023

This looks nice.

Sara Brown

Sara Brown

Sep 30, 2023

I really like the holly leaf and berries. The art style reminds me of these vintage ornaments my grandma had.

Twylla Smith

Twylla Smith

Sep 30, 2023

I can’t wait to get my hands on this one!

Cyndi Morris

Cyndi Morris

Sep 30, 2023

Gorgeous! I especially love Jennifer’s card — so elegant!

Marty Harris

Marty Harris

Sep 30, 2023

I really love the dies in the classic kit—they make a fantastic scene! Great to see they can work in a variety of groupings.

Katy Jessup

Katy Jessup

Sep 30, 2023

Love all the cards, especially Dana Joy’s. The holly leaves, berries and stars are perfect together on that card.

Erika Rusch

Erika Rusch

Sep 30, 2023

Another set of amazing cards.

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Sep 30, 2023

What fabulous cards! This looks like such a wonderful kit!

Lauryne Cunningham

Lauryne Cunningham

Sep 30, 2023

These cards are beautiful! Love the winter scenes!

Cassi D.

Cassi D.

Sep 30, 2023

These inspiration cards are so very beautiful! And I love that you are indicating which lot is used for each project. Can’t wait to see the full reveal.

Christy Malone

Christy Malone

Sep 30, 2023

So beautiful! Love the bear peeking out on Lydia’s card!

Linda Wetterlin

Linda Wetterlin

Sep 30, 2023

Three wonderful projects! Really looking forward to receiving my premium kit!!

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful cards.
thanks for sharing.

Laura P.

Laura P.

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful cards today! I love them all. The little bear peeking out from behind the tree is so cute!

Alma Dirpaul

Alma Dirpaul

Sep 30, 2023

Love your kits. Such good value

Tabatha Ainsworth

Tabatha Ainsworth

Sep 30, 2023

The versatility is great! Fantastic new rub-ones too that create so many more options!

Alma Dirpaul

Alma Dirpaul

Sep 30, 2023

Such a versatile kit. Love it.

Berina Rajakumar

Berina Rajakumar

Sep 30, 2023

Ooh! So pretty! That white on white is amazing!

Phyllis Freese

Phyllis Freese

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful cards shown on the blog today. The layered white card designed by Jennifer Kotas is stunning with all the layered dimension.

Susan Lang

Susan Lang

Sep 30, 2023

Love the all white card. Great die!

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Sep 30, 2023

The card samples are beautiful and this looks like a great kit.

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful wintertime scenes! I look forward to seeing more of this kit.

Priscilla Bade

Priscilla Bade

Sep 30, 2023

This looks like a beautiful kit.
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Carol

Carol

Sep 30, 2023

Love, love, love the white on white with a touch of blue!

Karen Conway

Karen Conway

Sep 30, 2023

Love the natural winter setting.

Kim DiFranceaco

Kim DiFranceaco

Sep 30, 2023

Love this set!! These cards are beautiful!

Kim DiFrancesco

Kim DiFrancesco

Sep 30, 2023

These cards are beautiful!! Ready to start making some cards!!

Iris Esther López

Iris Esther López

Sep 30, 2023

This looks like such an amazing kit.

Mary Heilner

Mary Heilner

Sep 30, 2023

I love winter. This is going to be so pretty. Love the kits.

Kim DiFrancesco

Kim DiFrancesco

Sep 30, 2023

So excited to receive this Mahler!! These cards are simply beautiful!

Marlene Chlebowski

Marlene Chlebowski

Sep 30, 2023

Beautiful cards. Can see this being quite versatile.

Anna Given

Anna Given

Sep 30, 2023

Not that I want winter to come any time soon but this beautiful kit would make the cold winter season bearable.

Angy

Angy

Sep 30, 2023

Stunning projects- every one is just beautiful

Cynthia Cole

Cynthia Cole

Sep 30, 2023

Monochromatic cards is a great eye catcher.

Meghan Kennihan

Meghan Kennihan

Sep 30, 2023

Gorgeous winter scenes! I LOVE the holly stencil too! Can’t wit for the full reveal!

Terri Sandoval

Terri Sandoval

Sep 30, 2023

What beautiful samples!

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Sep 30, 2023

Gorgeous cards! I can’t wait to see the kit. Thanks for the great inspiration.

Miriam Prantner

Miriam Prantner

Sep 30, 2023

I love the contrast between the white on white and white and blue die cut scenes, This kit looks amazing!

Robyn M

Robyn M

Sep 30, 2023

This looks like a great monthly kit!

Manda Leong Johnston

Manda Leong Johnston

Sep 30, 2023

I love the classic look of Dana’s card!

Shirley Temmle

Shirley Temmle

Sep 30, 2023

That tone-on-tone card is gorgeous! So elegant. These background dies are going to be perfect for so many styles. I can’t wait to see everything in the kit!

Stajah G

Stajah G

Sep 30, 2023

Wow, these are all beautiful! Looking forward to this kit!

Teri Wilson

Teri Wilson

Sep 30, 2023

So many options with this amazing kit! A must have!

Lori Lehnen

Lori Lehnen

Sep 30, 2023

LOVE the sneak peeks and can’t wait for the big reveal!

Ann H

Ann H

Sep 30, 2023

Love the white on white card!

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