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October My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 1

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Hello and welcome to the first day of our October My Monthly Hero kit peeks! The new kit and add-ons will be released on Monday, October 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. In the meantime, we invite you to venture north (think way north!) with the Creative Team and check out some amazing projects that showcase the kit!

A quick word before we dive into the eye candy. Tomorrow is World Cardmaking Day. 🌎 Woohoo! We would be delighted to have you join us for a special World Cardmaking Day Facebook/YouTube live event at 8pm Eastern/5pm Pacific. Libby will make a card with the soon-to-be-released October kit and kick off our month-long HeroFest celebration. It's going to be an exciting month packed full of fun, freebies, and of course lots of crafty goodness!

Project #1 created by Michelle Short
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #2 created by Daniel West
Click HERE to visit his blog for more details.

Project #3 created by Maria Willis
Click HERE to visit her blog for more details.

Project #4 created by Dana Joy
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 3, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

Happy stamping,

  • beth shepherd

    These are cute and fun! Love them

  • Katie Coggins

    Thankfully I have left over funds from my US trip. This is a must buy!

  • Yuliya M

    Beautiful cards! The design of of Santa’s Village creates a fairy tale scene!

  • Melissa

    I’m loving the silhouette stamps. Maybe some stamp kissing techniques!

  • Stephanie Liske

    These are cute.

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112 Responses

beth shepherd

beth shepherd

Oct 03, 2022

These are cute and fun! Love them

Katie Coggins

Katie Coggins

Oct 03, 2022

Thankfully I have left over funds from my US trip. This is a must buy!

Yuliya M

Yuliya M

Oct 03, 2022

Beautiful cards! The design of of Santa’s Village creates a fairy tale scene!

Melissa

Melissa

Oct 03, 2022

I’m loving the silhouette stamps. Maybe some stamp kissing techniques!

Stephanie Liske

Stephanie Liske

Oct 02, 2022

These are cute.

Gale Thompson

Gale Thompson

Oct 02, 2022

Cute and quick scene builder set!

Tracy Rivera

Tracy Rivera

Oct 02, 2022

This looks like a gorgeous kit!

Lisa Haff

Lisa Haff

Oct 02, 2022

Can’t wait to see the new kit Anything with Santa, his sleigh and reindeer is going to be awesome

Cheryl Ripley

Cheryl Ripley

Oct 02, 2022

Oh what fun it is to stamp! Just love the frosty hints of fun in this set!

Sandra L Lawson

Sandra L Lawson

Oct 02, 2022

I absolutely adore the stamps in this kit!

Karen Jordan

Karen Jordan

Oct 02, 2022

These cards are beautiful! I love the silhouette village! I’m looking forward to the reveal!

Amy Jo

Amy Jo

Oct 02, 2022

AWESOME! I’m McLovin’ these!

Christy Malone

Christy Malone

Oct 02, 2022

I can tell this is going to be an amazing kit. Beautiful cards!!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Oct 02, 2022

Yea! I always look forward to the Christmas kits! I love the peacefulness of Dana’s card. Can’t wait to see more.

Valerija J

Valerija J

Oct 02, 2022

Wow, love all these cards. Wonderful scenes. Great kit. I love it!

Lisa Spiers

Lisa Spiers

Oct 02, 2022

Always so excited for the October kit. Can’t wait to see the full reveal. Thanks for all the beautiful inspiration.

Marie Ensley

Marie Ensley

Oct 02, 2022

These pretty cards are a reminder it’s almost time to pull out my HA cold weather stamps!

Meyer

Meyer

Oct 02, 2022

I love the way details can go into the scene

Heather Sherlock

Heather Sherlock

Oct 02, 2022

Hi Hero Arts, I celebrated World Card Day by making Christmas cards for a friend. (To go from Australia to the UK). I enjoy making Christmas cards so much! I love the look of your Christmas kit, especially Santa and his sleigh. All the best from Downunder!

BECCA YAHRLING

BECCA YAHRLING

Oct 02, 2022

Gorgeous inspiration!!

Lauryne Cunningham

Lauryne Cunningham

Oct 02, 2022

Wow! These cards are beautiful! I’m excited to see the kit!

Debbie Frank

Debbie Frank

Oct 02, 2022

Well Daniels card has peaked my interest! Beautiful cards with all the silhouettes!

Shannon Hartl

Shannon Hartl

Oct 02, 2022

I am loving those silhouettes and all the wonderful inky backgrounds. This looks like a kit that I can use for tags, gift bags, and cards. I like that it won’t involve much coloring.

Sharon Block

Sharon Block

Oct 02, 2022

I like the simplicity of the kit so far. Looks like we can make simple, quick cards.

Beverly Chester

Beverly Chester

Oct 01, 2022

AWESOME!!! So excited and can’t wait to receive my kit!! It looks like it is going to be a fabulous set by viewing the gorgeous designers post and videos!!

Karen Kirkman

Karen Kirkman

Oct 01, 2022

Pretty cards! Some very nice ink colors used for the backgrounds!

Heather Sudduth

Heather Sudduth

Oct 01, 2022

Can’t wait to see this reveal!

Joyce Soo Hoo

Joyce Soo Hoo

Oct 01, 2022

Looking forward to starting Christmas cards. These cards reminds me of old fashion Christmas cards.

Karen Lingel

Karen Lingel

Oct 01, 2022

Lovely and peaceful cards. Can’t wait to see more. Thanks for the opportunity to win.

Judith

Judith

Oct 01, 2022

I love the silhouette images and the background stamp!!

Julie Odil

Julie Odil

Oct 01, 2022

Gorgeous cards! I love the scenes.

Leesa Hunter

Leesa Hunter

Oct 01, 2022

What a wonderful winter kit! Looks awesome.

RoGina Montgomery

RoGina Montgomery

Oct 01, 2022

Oh, this looks amazing. So many possibilities!

Barbara-Jean Kubik

Barbara-Jean Kubik

Oct 01, 2022

What a delightful release! You’ve lifted my spirits for sure!

Linda Price

Linda Price

Oct 01, 2022

Looks fun! I am ready for some holiday cards.

Linda Price

Linda Price

Oct 01, 2022

Looks fun! I am ready for some holiday cards.

Christine Eck

Christine Eck

Oct 01, 2022

Impossible to pick a favorite! I am excited for this kit!

Sherri Cooley

Sherri Cooley

Oct 01, 2022

Santa 🎅🏻 flying in his sleigh 🛷 is my favorite! I can’t wait for the release.

Kris G.

Kris G.

Oct 01, 2022

I love the inspiration. And Santa’s North Pole is a place I want to visit.

Andrea H

Andrea H

Oct 01, 2022

Wow, what superb cards, the colouring of the backgrounds on all of them are flawless!
Thank you so much for the chance to win a kit. 🤞🤞. X X

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Oct 01, 2022

Love the holiday card kits. Always so creative.

Cynthia Stasiewski

Cynthia Stasiewski

Oct 01, 2022

Such a fun, new MMH kit!

Anne Kristin Aschehoug

Anne Kristin Aschehoug

Oct 01, 2022

I have fallen in love with the clean-and-not-really-simple card by Daniel West. I am excited to see what this kit contains.

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Oct 01, 2022

beautiful work – thanks for sharing

Melissa Leller

Melissa Leller

Oct 01, 2022

Oh happiness!! This set reminds me of the simplicities of Christmas past…when Santa flying overhead was an exciting thought for many kids on Christmas Eve.

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Oct 01, 2022

This looks like a fabulous kit! Such beautiful inspiration!

Rosalie Johnson

Rosalie Johnson

Oct 01, 2022

Love all the cards with the inspiration. My favorites are the villages!!

D.L. Wilson

D.L. Wilson

Oct 01, 2022

I luv Hero-Christmas in October! Luv, luv, luv… 😁

Felicia Chillak

Felicia Chillak

Oct 01, 2022

Wow! These images are so classic Christmas. Can’t wait to receive this month’s kit!

Heidi H

Heidi H

Oct 01, 2022

This month’s kit looks like it is going to be gorgeous! Can hardly wait to see the rest of the peeks!

Janet Lebeau

Janet Lebeau

Oct 01, 2022

Wow my mind is blown! This may be my favorite MMH kit ever!!!! It would be so awesome to win! Thank you so much for the opportunity!

Marisela Delgado

Marisela Delgado

Oct 01, 2022

I love Christmas stamps and cards!

Toni Lempicki

Toni Lempicki

Oct 01, 2022

This kit appears to have winter scene building stamps which will allow for personalized cards, like the ones for Day 1.

Cindy Condie

Cindy Condie

Oct 01, 2022

Wonderful tiny North Pole! I think I will put it in a snow globe! ❄️

Karen Ladd

Karen Ladd

Oct 01, 2022

I always love cards with scenes on them and this winter village stamp is wonderful. The backgrounds are so varied, and give each card a different look and feel.

Christina Rannow

Christina Rannow

Oct 01, 2022

So excited for this kit! Looks amazing already!

Terrie Durgin

Terrie Durgin

Oct 01, 2022

These cards look great! I love the ink blended backgrounds :)

Cynthia Olheiser

Cynthia Olheiser

Oct 01, 2022

Beautiful winter silhouette scene! Great inspiration from the DT.

Jennifer Lubbock

Jennifer Lubbock

Oct 01, 2022

Ooh, I love the village scene. Looking forward to seeing the full kit!

Ruby Martha de la Rosa

Ruby Martha de la Rosa

Oct 01, 2022

I can’t wait for this set. Christmas is my fav.

Maggie

Maggie

Oct 01, 2022

This kit looks so versatile and will make some amazing cards. I can’t wait to create with it!

LyndiKummer

LyndiKummer

Oct 01, 2022

Oh my you guys! All these are so cute!

El Ivens

El Ivens

Sep 30, 2022

Loving what I am seeing. Anxious to create with this kit.

Kelsey Thomas

Kelsey Thomas

Sep 30, 2022

These are really pretty cards! Looks like this will be a very nice Christmas kit!

Mark Christman

Mark Christman

Sep 30, 2022

Love the retro feel….this is definitely looking to be a great kit!!

Dianna moore

Dianna moore

Sep 30, 2022

Can’t wait to play with this kit. It’s so pretty.

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Sep 30, 2022

Beautiful cards! I really love these winter scenes! The kit looks amazing!

Claudia B

Claudia B

Sep 30, 2022

I so look forward to the October kit every year! I love them all, and this one will be right at home with the others. My cart is ready and waiting….

Angela Hathikhanavala

Angela Hathikhanavala

Sep 30, 2022

Ooh the holiday kit is always a fave!

Isabel Z

Isabel Z

Sep 30, 2022

What a beautiful kit. Can’t wait to see more!

Phyllis Freese

Phyllis Freese

Sep 30, 2022

Love all the samples using this fantastic Christmas kit. Making Christmas cards is so enjoyable for me.

Cat Lail

Cat Lail

Sep 30, 2022

What great projects! I just love Daniel’s card – those blues! swoon!

Sharon Gullikson

Sharon Gullikson

Sep 30, 2022

I just adore the little snowy village. So many cute details. I would love to make some cards with this kit…

Janelle Breson

Janelle Breson

Sep 30, 2022

The village looks amazing. I love working with solid stamps. There are so many techniques we can use.

Roberts

Roberts

Sep 30, 2022

I make Christmas cards every year and I’m already imagining a tableful of cards made with this kit! Just love that snow-covered village!

Hope Lutz

Hope Lutz

Sep 30, 2022

Love the upcoming Christmas set. After this week in Florida would love to start Christmas cards.

Kelly Anselmo

Kelly Anselmo

Sep 30, 2022

Those houses look awesome!

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Sep 30, 2022

The kit looks like a lot of fun, can’t wait to see more.

Geri S

Geri S

Sep 30, 2022

This looks like an amazing festive kit! Love the cards and the different ways they show the festive town. Terrific!

Stacy Tiffin

Stacy Tiffin

Sep 30, 2022

Wow! Stunning cards!! They’re all so beautiful! I can’t wait to see the rest of the peeks!

Nancy Knapp

Nancy Knapp

Sep 30, 2022

I’m loving the North Pole!

Sandy Koca

Sandy Koca

Sep 30, 2022

The houses are so beautiful! I love this kit already. Excited for more sneak peeks!

Sheri Kempke

Sheri Kempke

Sep 30, 2022

I love these Santa and village themed cards. Can’t wait to see the entire kit reveal!

Anne Marie Davis

Anne Marie Davis

Sep 30, 2022

What a cute little winter village!

Anita Artukovic

Anita Artukovic

Sep 30, 2022

Beautiful cards .. I`m looking forward to see the whole kit.
The one made by Daniel West is my favorite .. I love blue colors on it.

Elaine Lozano

Elaine Lozano

Sep 30, 2022

Love the Scenic cards! Santa 🎅driving his sleigh is a favorite!

Greta Hess

Greta Hess

Sep 30, 2022

Great projects! I love making Christmas cards, so know I’ll love this kit!

Leslie

Leslie

Sep 30, 2022

What lovely silhouettes! Thank you for all you do Hero Arts!

Dion Y

Dion Y

Sep 30, 2022

Ohhhhh this looks very pretty. The versatility and possibilities

Tera Fendley

Tera Fendley

Sep 30, 2022

Cannot wait for this kit to be released. I love the Christmas village

Jeanne Rice

Jeanne Rice

Sep 30, 2022

Can’t wait to see the release. Love all the inspiration!

Kathie Morrison

Kathie Morrison

Sep 30, 2022

I love the Christmas kit! Can’t wait!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Sep 30, 2022

beautiful festive scenes – love them

Gail Spresser

Gail Spresser

Sep 30, 2022

Love the first sneak peek of this wonderful Hero Arts Monthly Kit! Would love to be able to make Christmas cards and other projects with this kit! Thank you for sharing- all the cards are beautiful!

Laurie Meier

Laurie Meier

Sep 30, 2022

My head is already filled with so many ideas for Christmas cards that I’ll make from this kit. Thank you for the inspiration. I cannot wait to get the kit!

Karen Talbot

Karen Talbot

Sep 30, 2022

Wowzers, the sample cards are AMAZING! I can hardly wait to see more of this kit!

Golda Peterson

Golda Peterson

Sep 30, 2022

Oh, these are beautiful cards with such a lovely, peaceful scene. The one Dana Joy did is a standout. Looking forward to seeing more beauty in the days to come.

kathy dumpert

kathy dumpert

Sep 30, 2022

Excited for a holiday kit as they are my favorite of the year!

Cindy Graham

Cindy Graham

Sep 30, 2022

Like what I’m seeing; can’t wait to see more. Everyone did a great on their cards. So many pretty backgrounds too!

Susan Lang

Susan Lang

Sep 30, 2022

Love love love all holiday products! That looks like a fabulous border die. Can’t wait to see more!

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Sep 30, 2022

Beautiful cards.
thanks for sharing

Melissa SunshineHoneybee

Melissa SunshineHoneybee

Sep 30, 2022

Enjoyed the snowy & Christmas creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

Colleen Berg

Colleen Berg

Sep 30, 2022

The cards are very inspiring. You can almost picture those memories of magical festive times. Simply lovely!

Lori Lehnen

Lori Lehnen

Sep 30, 2022

Based on what I am seeing from day 1 of sneak peeks this is going to be a fabulous kit , just in time for the Holidays!

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Sep 30, 2022

Such gorgeous cards by the designers. I can’t wait to to see the kit!

Fionna Wheatley

Fionna Wheatley

Sep 30, 2022

Love love love Michelle’s clean and simple and beautiful ink blending and the stencil, which Daniel used looks very versitile!

Melissa SunshineHoneybee

Melissa SunshineHoneybee

Sep 30, 2022

It’s starting to look like Christmas with these wonderful creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

Sharon Suske

Sharon Suske

Sep 30, 2022

Oh. My. Goodness. This looks like a great kit! Thanks for the chance to win!

Sue D

Sue D

Sep 30, 2022

Wonderful cards for the holidays.

Carrie Ross

Carrie Ross

Sep 30, 2022

I am so excited to see this years Christmas kit. Hero Arts always makes the best holiday kits! I can’t wait for the full reveal!

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Sep 30, 2022

I love these magical holiday scenes! Looking forward to more sneak peeks of the kit.

Meghan Kennihan

Meghan Kennihan

Sep 30, 2022

Oooo the Christmas silhouettes are stunning!!! This kit is going to be awesome!

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