September 2018 My Monthly Hero is Here! + Giveaway!

MMH September 2018 My Monthly Hero

Sep 04, 2018 Hero Arts

It's kit release day! The September My Monthly Hero kit and optional add-ons are here!

It's a season full of color, and we've set out to capture its beauty and variety in this Autumn-inspired My Monthly Hero kit. The 6x8 clear set features the uniqueness of a Chinese lantern plant, and includes a set of coordinating dies to use with the stamps. There's also a gorgeous maple leaf-edged window die, maple leaf translucent sticky notes, a watercolor dot palette from Daniel Smith in the colors of the season, and mini brushes to use with them.

This month's kit includes:

6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
18 Coordinating Frame Cuts
1 Window Fancy Die with Frame
1 Daniel Smith Watercolor Dot Card (6 Autumnal colors)
5 Mini Watercolor Brushes
30 Translucent Leaf Sticky Notes

This kit is valued at $73, but is an incredible deal at $34.99. It is available in limited quantities - be sure to get yours before they are gone!

There are several other new products launching this month, which work nicely with the kit or are fabulous all on their own. Inspired by the Chinese lantern plant in the main kit, most have a beautiful Asian flair.

First up and perfect for autumn, here's a look at the Textured Leaves stamp set and coordinating Textured Leaves Frame Cuts.

Chinese painting is one of the oldest continuous artistic traditions in the world. Traditionally done with a brush dipped in black ink similar to calligraphy, Ink Painting Scene helps you achieve that classic look with stamps. Ink Painting Scene Frame Cuts are also available.

Ready for some cuteness? We present to you the Color Layering Red Panda and the Color Layering Red Panda Frame Cuts!

Autumn Moon is a set of beautiful fall-themed Asian icons. The handy Autumn Moon Frame Cuts are also available.

Pairing well with the Autumn Moon stamp set above, or great all on its own, a stand alone die this month is the Cloudy Moon Fancy Die.

The Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut set is sure to put you in the mood for all things fall harvest-related!

There are a couple of new options for beautiful backgrounds this month that you'll be able to use year round. The first is the Patterned Lanterns Bold Prints, which pairs so well with many other items this month!

The Ornate Floral Stencil is a gorgeous 6x6 stencil that is sure to be an often-used addition to your collection.

Red Embossing Powder? Yes, please!

And last but not least, the latest addition to our line of liquid watercolors, perfect for fall - Orange Liquid Watercolor.

Love all of these fabulous new add-ons? You can Get Them All in a bundle for roughly a 10% savings!

A note for our kit subscribers: You have the opportunity to shop and add items this month without any additional shipping charges. Simply log in to your account and place your order by Thursday, September 6th at 11:59am Pacific in order to take advantage of this offer. Your kit may ship in a separate box than any extras and add-ons, but no additional shipping costs will apply. Kit shipping begins Friday, September 7th and continues throughout the following week.

Now let's take a look at some of the projects created with this month's kit and add-ons. They were created by the designers of the stamps at Hero HQ!

For this first card, we began by embossing the Chinese lantern image in Silver Embossing Powder and colored it in with this month's specially curated watercolor dots from Daniel Smith. Once we finished coloring the lantern plants, we die cut them out and placed them behind the vase we also embossed with Silver Embossing Powder, this time on Classic Vellum Layering Paper. As an added touch we used the same frame cuts for the lantern plants to die cut from silver glitter paper and placed the cutouts behind the plants to make a glittery cast shadow. For the thankful message, we embossed that in White Embossing Powder on black cardstock and hand cut it out. For the background we stamped a portion of the new Patterned Lanterns Bold Prints on white cardstock with Charcoal Mid-Tone Shadow Ink to tie it all together.

Next, a card featuring the new Color Layering Red Panda add-on stamp set.

For the red panda card we carefully selected a combination of colors to really make that panda pop. When stamping the Color Layering Red Panda we found it easiest to stamp the outlined detail layer first in Intense Black Ink to be the guide for the other layers. Next for the base layer we wanted something really vibrant so we chose Tangerine Bold Ink to stamp with. Then finally we used Strawberry Bold Ink for the details of the panda's face and tail. For the background we stamped again in Intense Black Ink to make a bamboo scene and colored it with liquid watercolors in Moss, Indigo and Dandelion. Once the base of the card was finished we die cut the panda with the coordinating Color Layering Red Panda Frame Cuts and popped him on up to give the card dimension.

For even more ideas with this month's release, we've asked our talented Creative Team and crafty friends to help us introduce this kit. Please be sure to visit all of their blogs – and leave a comment at every stop along the way. One reader will be randomly selected to receive a free September kit (or reimbursement if you have already purchased your kit!) Leave your comments on all of these blogs by Sunday, September 9th at 11:59pm Pacific, then look for the winner announcement here on the blog the following week.

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138 Responses

anna cullen

September 10, 2018

I am so totally in love with this kit. Physalis are my favourite fruit, I’d eat them all day long!

Gina Mongenel

September 10, 2018

I love fall and this kit! The design team amazes and inspires me every month!

Lynne Rudolph

September 09, 2018

This is a really fun blog hop! I love this kit!

Susan S.

September 09, 2018

Really like the Textured Leaves set!

Barb Schmitz

September 09, 2018

Really looking forward to getting this month’s kit!

Holly Graham

September 09, 2018

Love this kit!

Kelsey Thomas

September 09, 2018

Such a fun kit! I really like the red panda stamp set. :) It is so cute!

Marjorie DUMONTIER

September 09, 2018

What a wonderful card kit ! Thanks for the inspiration and the opportunity to win !
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Lauren Z.

September 08, 2018

I love this months kit! So many beautiful ideas to inspire.

MandaLJ

September 08, 2018

I’d love to see some of the DT’s work with the Ink Painting Scene set!

Misty O'Barr

September 08, 2018

This is beautiful artistry! And I particularly love the pan Asian influences throughout.

Erika Rusch

September 08, 2018

The red panda is so cute. And I love the dragonfly that is with it. Very cute card.

Carole Velez

September 07, 2018

Love this kit! I saw it first at Jennifer Mcguire’s Ink videos. So creative with all the ideas she posts is easy to fall in love with your products!!!

Gale

September 07, 2018

Love the Asian theme in this month’s kit.

RoZee

September 07, 2018

Thank you for all the card ideas and inspirations for the September Kit. Can’t wait for it to arrive. So many cards so little time.

Stacy K

September 07, 2018

Loved looking at all the blogs – I really like the textured leaves and dies. So glad to see Hero Arts continuing to release new stamps!

Andre M.

September 07, 2018

Love the great variety in this fab kit. Thanks for the opportunity. Off to hop.

Gayle Bartholomew

September 07, 2018

Wonderful kit and really enjoyed seeing all the wonderful and creative ideas.

Gayle Bartholomew

September 06, 2018

This is a beautiful kit with lots of fall themed items. Can’t wait to see all the creations from those participating in the blog hop.

Golda

September 06, 2018

Oh, some of these add ons are fabulous! It’s a very interesting plant the kit is based on, too.

Laurie Black

September 06, 2018

This month’s kit is so pretty and versatile! The cloudy moon fancy die looks interesting.

Neha Mahajan

September 06, 2018

This month’s kit is just amazing. Awesome fall collection. Will start using mine as soon as I receive it. YAY !!

Mary Holshouser

September 06, 2018

The kit is gorgeous. Simple designs that make
beautiful cards. The add-ons are fun – that
panda is great. Thanks for having the hop.
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Shanna

September 06, 2018

I love the new set and all of the creative ideas!

Tracy Hawkins

September 05, 2018

This kit looks amazing and wonderful inspiration from the design team! Beautiful cards! Love these Chinese lantern flowers, they bring back wonderful memories as my mother grew these flowers in the garden when I was young , vibrant orange, beautiful in a vase!

Marisela Delgado

September 05, 2018

What wonderful new products especially the background stamp. Awesome!

Dee Earnshaw

September 05, 2018

awesome hop thanks for the Autumn / Fall card ideas:)

Jennifer

September 05, 2018

Beautiful set! Love the textured leaves for the add on….

Jeanne Beam

September 05, 2018

Wonderful release and great cards by the designers.
Thanks so much for sharing…

cyndi morris

September 05, 2018

I love this release. My favorite is the Autumn Moons set. I love the oriental theme.

Sue D.

September 05, 2018

Wonderful new products and so many inspiring projects on the hop. LOVE the Patterned Lantern background stamp and the many fall stamp sets. Can’t wait for fall to get here… my favorite time of year!

Cindy G.

September 05, 2018

Wow! Wonderful release! So many great options to choose from! Thanks so much!

D Ann C

September 05, 2018

I have fallen in love with the Chinese lantern in this kit and want the plant in real life, too! 😉 and the leaves! Red panda! Lantern background! Ornate floral stencil… love ’em all!!😍😍

Naama E

September 05, 2018

Gorgeous cards! Love this release and the inspiration cards are stunning! So many ideas buzzing… Thanks for sharing! xx

Dayle Shimamura

September 05, 2018

Love this release! The designs are all so beautiful… can’t wait to get my kit and add-ons!

Arianna Barbara

September 05, 2018

Wow! Awesome kit!!!
Fabulous cards!!! I’m totally in love for the red panda!!! <3

Stacey Kowbel

September 05, 2018

Fabulous kit! The add-ons are amazing too!

Eileen Blodgett

September 05, 2018

Thanks for sharing the Sept monthly kit. Love the autumn leaves and colors. Can’t wait to get mine and start making new cards.

Dee Earnshaw

September 05, 2018

love it all – MUST have this kit!!!

Mary MacFadyen

September 05, 2018

Wow Wow! I am in love with the kit, the add-ons, the whole kit and caboose. This will put a serious dent in my budget. Lol

Anita Sorensen

September 05, 2018

Hero Arts comes up with the most unique paper crafting products!

Dee Ann Matthews

September 05, 2018

What a beautiful kit with add-ons to match!

Janet Trapp

September 05, 2018

Such gorgeousness 💞

Cindi Lynch

September 05, 2018

This kit is going to be great year round, for many occasions.

Dawn Jones

September 05, 2018

Beautiful new set for the fall. Love the Chinese lanterns and the Asian themes.

Missus Wookie

September 05, 2018

This kit is gorgeous, I love the colours and am looking forward to playing with it all.

Lynne Wilcox

September 05, 2018

Sentiment and image go perfect together!

Jean Ann M.

September 05, 2018

Having recently returned from Japan, I am happy to see the Asian theme for this month. Thx

Kirsty Vittetoe

September 05, 2018

Love these sweet cards! Had to pin one for future inspiration!

pam edwards

September 05, 2018

That red panda is adorbs. I like the layering stamps. They create such a nice image. This is a great kit. Can’t wait to check it out.

Anna Rodgers

September 05, 2018

This kit has so many beautiful elements and all of the designers have done a great job introducing the release to us! I love Hero Arts products!

Lynne Wilcox

September 05, 2018

I was just thinking, wouldn’t it be nice to. Have some real look in leaves and there yhrvyare

Dana M

September 05, 2018

Love this kit! Such beautiful images and love the maple frame die. Fantastic add-on products that coordinate so well or stand on their own beautifully.

Debbie Rumpza

September 05, 2018

I love the red panda and the red embossing Powder!

Pam

September 05, 2018

Love fall

Deb Selby

September 05, 2018

Love these monthly kits. The lantern plant is beautiful.

Carissa Jo

September 04, 2018

Beautiful stamps! I watched Yana’s YouTube video before I knew there was a blog hop and just loved what she did with the stamps! Stunning!
This stamp set is perfect for fall and the add-ons are stunners as well! Thanks for your beautiful products!

Billie Iott

September 04, 2018

Loving the lily fox and Autumn leaves. Thanks for the inspiration.

Geri S

September 04, 2018

Lovely autumn and Oriental combos – both in the sets and the colors, great cards!

Kari Hansen

September 04, 2018

Very pretty kit. Love that red panda!

Constance Hildebrand

September 04, 2018

Cant wait to play with this beautiful kit! Thanks.

Eva N

September 04, 2018

There is so much variety in these Autumn images and colors. Lovely!

JoAnneR

September 04, 2018

This release is over the top. I got in on the kit and a couple addons during my lunch break today. Now that I’ve had time to look at all of the amazing products I will be back in the store.

Teri S.

September 04, 2018

I have big news! Well, it’s big in my world. I just, for the first time ever, ordered this kit! (squeal) What with our CDN$ low & exchange high for so very long, I’ve “denied” myself, but after seeing the AMAZING creations on this hop, along with the fact that I love autumn leaves & everything colours in this set, well, I decided it was high time to treat myself.

Annette Hovestol

September 04, 2018

What a lovely kit! The colors in the ideas is so yummy!

Denise Ward

September 04, 2018

I love Autumn and this card kit is full of autumn splendor!!! The leaves and sentiments in the stamp set are perfect for this time of year. The kit is not only great but the add-ons are fantastic, too. I especially love the stencil!! Gorgeous!! Thanks Hero Arts for making such a fun kit to celebrate my favorite season!!

Susan

September 04, 2018

This is really different and a nice change. Thank you Hero Arts for always surprising me. P.S. Loved loved the carnival kit…

Sue D

September 04, 2018

Fabulous kit—perfect for Fall projects.

christina Dauven

September 04, 2018

I love the panda so it’s a great thing I ordered it :)

Tracy Ollila

September 04, 2018

I love fall! And this kit is absolutely beautiful!

Patricia Shipley

September 04, 2018

This kit is amazingly beautiful! I can’t wait to get it. Thank you for this special inspiration.

Cindy Holmes

September 04, 2018

Wow what a really beautiful and fun and unique Fall new collection of goodies! I really like all the DT cards that they created using all these new goodies!

Carol Ross

September 04, 2018

This month’s kit is awesome!!!! I love fall and this kit has everything you need to make beautiful fall / autumn cards.

Ella Conner

September 04, 2018

Pretty cards! TFS💖

Nora

September 04, 2018

What a lovely fall kit!! Your DT did a fabulous job with all the beautiful products. I LOVE that ink!!!

Karen L K

September 04, 2018

What a fun interesting kit! That ink painting scene is very nice along with the Textured Leaves and Autumn bounty stamp sets. Very nice cards too!

Lee Brett

September 04, 2018

Quite an extraordinary variety of items in this kit, and I’ve seen some extraordinary hand made creations. Thanks for the opportunity for the viewing of all the creations.

Nancy

September 04, 2018

Beautiful😘

Janice E Bryant

September 04, 2018

Can’t wait to get my kit and start playing!! This is one of the best ones yet!

Bev

September 04, 2018

This set is so beautiful and so versatile ~ like all of Hero Arts sets! It’s one of the things I love best Hero Arts. Love seeing what each of the artists does with this fun set!

Mary Kathleen Spharler

September 04, 2018

Beautiful cards and so much inspiration! thank you for sharing & i love the fox!

Sherri Lang

September 04, 2018

Fall is my favorite season and the red panda is my favorite animal. I love this kit and add-ons.

Jessica Castillo

September 04, 2018

The kit is spectacular for this season, the color selected for the water color are fantastic I can’t wait to try them on. Love all the kit. Hope have it very soon to work with it. thanks you all the creativity team for a gorgeous kit.

Julia Podd

September 04, 2018

I love this release, especially the Textured Leaves and Autumn Moon stamp sets.

LaNell Taylor

September 04, 2018

Oo la la! Loving this unusual kit.

Audrey Hinkle

September 04, 2018

Fall is my favorite time of the year! I love this set!

Janie S.

September 04, 2018

I never really realized how much I love leaves! What a great new kit!

Wendy

September 04, 2018

Soooo Amazing!! I am loving this whole set and all the add-ons…especially all the variety of leaves and the Red Panda!!!!!

Zinia Agosto

September 04, 2018

Will love this kit, I enjoy the art on them!!
Thanks for sharing!! :)

Meghan

September 04, 2018

Oh this kit is just FAB! I love the fall colors and stamps! Can’t wait to hop right now!

Sue McRae

September 04, 2018

What a beautiful kit…so much leafy goodness and the red panda stamp set is so cute!

Judy

September 04, 2018

I love this month’s beautiful kit and the autumn themed add-ons!

Nanette Leiker

September 04, 2018

What a beautiful MMH release! Can’t wait to get this in my home to start making cards for fall

Lagene

September 04, 2018

Awesome release and awesome projects!

gloria J kratz

September 04, 2018

Superb kit love the colors.

Michele W

September 04, 2018

Spectacular new kit and addons! I’m so excited about the Japanese lanterns. We used to pick those when I was young and I was just fascinated by them. Can’t wait to make my mother a card using this new kit.

Caroloyn Mongeon

September 04, 2018

It’s hard to believe it’s almost fall. I like the warm fall colors. This is a truly inspiring kit.

Karthikha Uday

September 04, 2018

Wonderful set of creations everywhere! Loved hopping along :) Thank you team for all the awesome inspirations using an amazing release! :)

Barbara-Jean

September 04, 2018

Kit is great! I really like the thank you card!

CaroleRenn

September 04, 2018

I can hardly wait. All the samples are so fantastic! I know I’m going to have a lot of fun with this kit.

Janice E Bryant

September 04, 2018

Love the chinese lanterns and I can’t wait to try out the Daniel Smith watercolors!

Janeen

September 04, 2018

Wonderful card samples and monthly kit. Autumn is my favorite time of year and the textured leaves set is so gorgeous!!

Peggy M

September 04, 2018

Lovely release with several great card examples!

Cindy C.

September 04, 2018

Beautiful kit and add-ons!!

NWFlamingo

September 04, 2018

How lovely! A perfect kit for summer into fall!

Debra Hardy

September 04, 2018

Oh, this kit and the add-ons are amazing! Can’t wait to see designer’s projects. Hopping on now.

Lisa Moline

September 04, 2018

Spectacular new release! Fall is my favorite time of the year so I am in love with all of these stamps and dies! Can’t wait to see all the inspiration along the hop!

Carla Haase

September 04, 2018

One more comment: I can hardly wait to get the monthly kit. Seeing the sample cards the Team has made has made me even more anxious to get it. Your monthly kits are so special and unusual. I love that I can build scenes with them. Thanks for putting them together the way you do.

Carla Haase

September 04, 2018

I am so impressed with the detail the design team describes for their cardmaking. Sure, others do it too but this team does it exceptionally well and gives the extra touch I have not always found with other designers. I especially like the tip about making the shadow for the lantern plants and the creative use of tangerine and strawberry colors on the panda.( And, P.S., he is as cute as you say he is.) Thank you, Team. Your cards are beautiful and inspire me.

Traci Cooley

September 04, 2018

What a beautiful kit. I love that it is not the “same” as the other fall things on the market.

Riecy

September 04, 2018

Oh! I love this kit….beautiful cards! Can’t wait to hop along and see everyone’s inspiration!

Twylia Bell

September 04, 2018

I love the kit. Can’t wait to get it and start making some beautiful cards.

Michele K. Henderson

September 04, 2018

There are so many wonderful pieces and images to love about this latest kit! The Asian theme is really cool, and I can’t wait see what the Design Team has in store!

Helen

September 04, 2018

The red panda is simply adorable. Love it!!

Rose Mary Smalley

September 04, 2018

This looks like a beautiful new kit…..I am enjoying all of the artwork that your creative team and other members are contributing….great work….Off to check out some more blogs….thank you again….YOU are My Favorite Hero…LOL hugs

Mindy Drummond

September 04, 2018

I love the Asian vibe in this kit and the Autumn colors, stunning!

Kendra

September 04, 2018

Oh, that red panda! And the ink painting scene is amazing. What a fun kit and add-ons.

Talitha Wright

September 04, 2018

This kit is full of great product. Very,very versatile.

Miriam Baker

September 04, 2018

The leaf notes are an interesting embellishment.

Neha Mahajan

September 04, 2018

Love this month’s card kit. It is awesome. Perfect fall themed stamps and dies. Can’t wait to order and use mine.

Neha Mahajan

September 04, 2018

Love this month’s card kit. It is awesome. Perfect fall themed stamps and dies. Can’t wait to order and use mine.

Margaret

September 04, 2018

This is a beautiful kit that can be used year round! And that red panda is so endearing!

Florence Smith

September 04, 2018

Beautiful colors on the chine’s lantran plant . I love how you used all the different colors through out the kit design.Make it feel like fall. Thanks for sharing your art with us. Have a good day.