September 2019 My Monthly Hero is Here + Giveaway!
We've opened a "cabinet of curiosities" this month, drawing inspiration from objects of wonder.
With this release we certainly see crafting in your future! Perfect for Autumn and Halloween, this month's kit builds on our popular "peek-a-boo" line of stamps and dies. You'll stamp your own cabinet, full of interesting objects and fun secret messages. Use the other items in the kit to finish your cards, including a gorgeous Bronze Silk liquid ink, tiny bee and key charms, and an assortment of beautiful papers.
This month’s kit includes:
- 6" x 8" Clear Stamp Set
- 1 Peek-a-boo Drawers Fancy Die
- 3 Additional Fancy Dies
- Bronze Silk Ink 0.5 fl. oz.
- 10 Bee & Key Charms
- 6 5.5" x 8.5" Sheets of Decorative Paper (Rich Copper, Urban Basilia Black, Wood Abachi Solid)
This kit is valued at $76, but is an incredible deal at $34.99. It is available in limited quantities – grab yours before they are gone!
In addition to the September My Monthly Hero kit, there are several optional products in this month's collection that coordinate with the theme! Want to see the products in action? When you visit any of these products in our store, you will see beautiful card ideas and inspiration.
First, let's take a look at the newest addition to our Color Layering family of products - Color Layering Moth and coordinating Color Layering Moth Frame Cuts. So many beautiful possibilities with this one!
Sacred Florals takes an interesting spin on floral images. There are matching Sacred Florals Frame Cuts, too. From luck to sympathy to simply a friendly greeting, this one has you covered.
It's certainly a promising future if there is crafting involved! How fun is this new I See Crafting stamp set and matching dies?
Our new Autumn Wreath and Autumn Wreath Frame Cuts takes a gorgeous turn toward Thanksgiving and fall. (Editor's note: that little mushroom is the cutest!)
Looking for more items to put in your cabinet of curiosities? Look no further than Pure Magic! Use these sweet little bottles with the September kit or all on their own, for a magical take on Halloween. We know we'd love to get our hands on a bottle of "creative juices"!
Now let's take a look at the standalone dies in this month's release. There are so many great options! We love the creepy possibilities with this Spider Web Window Fancy Die.
How many of you love to collect seashells? They are a popular curiosity on many a shelf. With Nautilus Fancy Die with Frame you can add them to your handmade projects, too.
Another beauty from this release is Cabinet Door Fancy Die. Choose from a variety of tiny hinges to embellish your door, and don't forget the door knocker!
There are so many possibilities with this gorgeous new set of Curiosities Silhouette Fancy Dies! Make a creepy collage with the bugs and skull, perfect for Halloween, an autumn-inspired display with the leaves, branches and acorn, or a beautiful year-round assortment of florals with the moth. Combine them however you wish, or use them individually. The only limit is your imagination! (And by the way - the spider die also works well with the Spider Web Window die above!)
And last but certainly not least, a gorgeous new red rubber cling stamp - Bug Collection Bold Prints. This 6" x 6" design does not pair with any of the peek-a-boo dies, but it creates a beautiful background, or focal point, for your handmade projects!
Love all of these fabulous new add-ons? You can Get Them All in a bundle for roughly a 10% savings, while supplies last.
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 5th 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.
Pre-order your kit today - kit shipping begins Friday, September 6th and continues throughout the following week.
Now let's take a look at a project Nichol created with this month's kit!
Hello friends! I'm a huge fan of the Peek-A-Boo Fancy Dies and if you are, too, you're going to love the incredible September My Monthly Hero kit! Whether you use the stamp images with the die or not, you're going to love creating with this amazing kit!
This interactive autumn blessings "library/apothecary" cabinet card is so much fun. All the stamps and dies for this card come from the My Monthly Hero September Kit!
The frame image from the main kit was stamped on smooth white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. I then used the coordinating die to die cut the peek-a-boo windows.
I placed the die cut panel in a MISTI and then stamped all the handles, labels, key hole images, etc. on all but one window using Intense Black Ink.
Vintage Photo and Ground Espresso Distress Inks were applied over the entire panel, keeping the middle of the design slightly lighter than the edges. Copic Markers in the following colors were used to color in the labels, handles, and frame of the design right over the Distress Inking. Frame: E47, Handles/Label Frame: W7, W9, Inside of Labels: R37, R39
On the remaining window, I stamped the phrase, "Autumn Blessings" with the Embossing & Watermark Ink and heat embossed with White Detail Embossing Powder.
Using the die as a stencil/guide, I stamped images and sentiments from the My Monthly Hero Kit inside each of the openings. The pumpkin was stamped with Just Rust Ink and shaded with YR27 and E47 Copic Markers. The heart was stamped with Red Royal Ink and shaded with R37 and R39 Copic Markers. The pear was stamped with Moss Ink and shaded with YG95, YG97, and E47 Copic Markers. The rest of the images were colored with the following Copic Markers: BG0000, BG01, YR14, YR24, YR27, R37, R39, YG95, YG97, E55, E47, W7, W9
The frame panel was adhered over the images with foam adhesive to make opening the flaps a bit easier.
I hope this has inspired you to create fun, interactive designs with the September My Monthly Hero Kit and Add-Ons!
Our amazing Creative Team as well as some crafty friends are hopping today to help us introduce this release. 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 8th at 11:59pm Pacific, then look for the winner announcement here on the blog the following week.
The Hero Arts Blog (you are here!)Amy Kolling
Caly Person
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Janette Kausen
Julee Tilman
Laurie Willison
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
Mariana Grigsby
Michelle Short
Nichol Spohr
Want a closer look at the new products? Join us tomorrow (Wednesday, September 4th at 3:00pm Eastern) on the Hero Arts Facebook page for our Release Spotlight! Libby will be talking about the products, sharing samples and even doing giveaways! Didn't catch it live? No problem! The video will be on our Facebook page after the event to watch whenever you have time. But we hope to see you on our feed at 3:00pm Eastern tomorrow! (Note the time change from previous months!)
For even more ideas and inspiration with this month's kit, be sure to go back and visit our Countdown to Creativity from this past weekend - our artists shared so many gorgeous cards!
And finally, as we launch this kit, our hearts are heavy with the news out of the Bahamas, and our thoughts are with the East Coast of the United States as we all hope and pray the hurricane stays out to sea. For each September kit sold, $1 will be donated to help those impacted by the devastation and displacement caused by Hurricane Dorian.
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92 Responses
Donna Sue
October 08, 2019
So cute….can be used for many themes.
Nancy C
September 09, 2019
Loved all the beautiful and inspiring projects by eveyone. Hero Arts is so innovative with these kits.
Jean Marmo
September 09, 2019
This is so much fun! Love it all!
Carol Wortman
September 09, 2019
Such a great idea… could even be used as an advent calendar. Thanks for the chance to win it!!♡♡
tina z.
September 08, 2019
amazing release, I love all inspirations!
Nan
September 08, 2019
A lot of cute stamps and great ideas. Hero Arts is rarely disappointing in its creations.
Jenny N
September 08, 2019
This kit is awesome, fantastic release and samples.
Lara Mosby
September 08, 2019
Great kit! I can see all sorts of possibilities, including making some Advent cards.
Mary Sanders MacFadyen
September 08, 2019
I LOVE this card and this kit. So creative and fun. I can make fun Halloween cards for my grandkids and I can also make nice entertaining Canadian Thanksgiving cards for the adults in my family. Very versatile.
Marilyn Helmstadter
September 08, 2019
Love the adds on for this month’s projects.
Lauryne Cunningham
September 08, 2019
Awesome card kit! I love the Peek-a -boo drawers die!
Helen F
September 08, 2019
What an amazing new release! Hero Arts has done it again, coming up with something totally new and innovative. Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration and the chance to win!
Beth Merrill
September 08, 2019
Hero Arts and all your designers – this is a stellar release and blog hop! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Bonnie King
September 06, 2019
What an intriguing kit! I love the cabinet look, and the way Nichol colored her card is awesome. Makes me want to open all the little doors and drawers to see what’s inside!
Kelsey Thomas
September 06, 2019
The new kit is so beautiful! :) Love it.
Nancy Wilcox
September 06, 2019
Fun and fabulous!
Brenda Aylesworth
September 06, 2019
I just discovered your site today! I am in awe of all the cool project ideas!
Annette Reed
September 06, 2019
This is such a great release. It’s one of my favorites. I can’t afford everything, but I’m hoping the add-ons will be around for a while. Your DT had done another incredible job.
Mary Toutlian-Fleer
September 05, 2019
Love the peekaboo dies and stamp. it is fabulous.
Bonnie Eng
September 05, 2019
I really like this kit – the peekaboo die is fabulous and all the different little designs are wonderful! I love the papers too!
Robyn S
September 05, 2019
What a great and versatile kit, so many great ideas to be inspired and get crafting!
Jenny N
September 05, 2019
Wow this is an awesome kit. Thanks for the chance to win one.
ROSALIE JOHNSON
September 05, 2019
Great kit – love the peek a boo dies and stamps!!
Annette Reed
September 05, 2019
This is a great and fun card. Looks like I ended my subscription too soon. I love all the details. Sure would like to win this set.
Amy Robinson
September 05, 2019
What a great kit, the possibilities are endless.
Kirsty
September 05, 2019
These are fun and so sooo cute! Perfect kit!
Sue D
September 04, 2019
Love your cabinet of curiosities theme.
Gab
September 04, 2019
This is such an amazing kit!! thanks for the chance to win!
Karen Hale
September 04, 2019
FABULOUS new release. Thanks Hero Arts!!
Janet Sisk
September 04, 2019
WOW!!! This is an awesome kit! Thanks for a chance to win one. :D
Diana Johnson
September 04, 2019
Another amazing kit!
MandaLJ
September 04, 2019
This card is so beautiful! It’d have to go to someone very special!
Geri S
September 04, 2019
I love this treasure of a kit!
Lindar C
September 04, 2019
It was love at first “peek” for this kit! I loved seeing all the amazing cards on this hop.
Kathy H
September 04, 2019
I’m starting to rethink my monthly membership to the MMH boxes. This looks like a repeat of a previous kit that also has windows. The kit would have been more interesting if the bottles stamp was included in the kit.
Mary Curry
September 04, 2019
This month’s kit has a great die that could be used to make an advent calendar! I can’t wait to get it.
Sheri K
September 04, 2019
What a cool kit-love the die with the doors and all the cool things to put under the doors! Like you can leave a secret message using all of the items.
Lagene
September 04, 2019
I LOVE this HA monthly Kit, the Peek a Boo Drawers are AWESOME! Awesome creation! Love seeing all the inspiration!
Debbie Selby
September 04, 2019
Love the Curio cabinet look. I would love such a cabinet for my embellishments.
Jackie S
September 04, 2019
Love that you are making donations to help those who might have need of help after the hurricane. The kit is gorgeous. Thanks
Lagene
September 04, 2019
AWESOME HA Kit!!! Awesome creation!!!! I especially love all the peek a boo images inside!
Barb McCarthy
September 04, 2019
I can’t wait to receive this kit! So many fun possibilities! Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration and for donating to the victims of Hurricane Dorian!
Karen Jordan
September 04, 2019
I really like the fall theme you’ve created with this card. This is a nice, diverse kit. Thank you for donating to those impacted by the Dorian hurricane.
Teri S.
September 04, 2019
Your kits always provide so much excitement & inspiration. I appreciate that you’ve incorporated different stamp sets to be used with the Peek-A-Boo die. Nicole really got the antique look using the Cabinet stamp set with all the handles.
Barbara
September 04, 2019
I can’t wait to start playing with this kit. Gorgeous.
Heike
September 04, 2019
Love it! Makes me want to go to find an old cabinet like this.
catharina worthington
September 04, 2019
Kit is so amazing. Make me think to Christmas and an advent calendar.
Steffi H.
September 04, 2019
I really love the cover plate die, amazing possibilities. And thanks so much for donating to the Dorian victims.
Tess
September 04, 2019
I’m intriqued… about the BRONZE SILK ink. The name is rich and hardy like fall. I’m also seeing that lovely wreath stamp played out with those phenomenal wood papers …:-DLee Cockrum
September 04, 2019
I am really excited to receive this kit!! I need to make certain to have some time to play when it arrives!!
Denaha Doss
September 04, 2019
This is such a fabulous release! I love the peek-a-boo dies and that nautilus add-on die is gorgeous!
Janet Durbin
September 04, 2019
This is a fantastic kit! I love that you can use it in so many ways! Thanks for the chance to win!
Brandy
September 04, 2019
This looks to be an awesome kit. Would love to won one. Thanks for the giveaway. : )
Surekha Galagoda
September 04, 2019
Hero Arts September Kit and add ons is a must have for a new crafter like me. I love all the possibilities it can create but i am yet to understand the nitty grities of the making of the first card. I love the second card very much. Thank you for making our crafting easier. Love the kit and the add ons so much. It is aptly named cabinet of curiosities.
Jodi Warren
September 04, 2019
Love this kit and the versatility of it. Wonderful Job. Nicole did a great job on the card as well. This is a terrific representation of the stamp set and what it can look like.
Naama E
September 03, 2019
This is such a stunning kit+release! I LOVE curiosity cabinets so this is a dream come true for me – thanks!
Adore your card Nichol, it’s just so clever! Thanks for sharing ^^
Becki Knopp
September 03, 2019
I am a kit resipant and cannot wait to receive this one.
Meghan Kennihan
September 03, 2019
I love the cabinet die so much! Love the vintage looking card you made with it! What a wonderful hop and inspirations!!!
Michele W
September 03, 2019
What a fantastic kit and a great blog hop that really showed off the kit’s versatility. I’ve always loved old cabinets and files and this one is perfect. I look forward to playing with this kit. Thank you for the donation to hurricane relief. I first learned about Hero Arts through Operation Write Home and over the years I have been impressed by your efforts to help others. Thanks for once again lending a hand where it’s needed.
Susan
September 03, 2019
Bless you all at Hero Arts for your generosity in helping the hurricane victims! Not only do you make the best products but your care for communities whether they be crafters or people affected by disasters is unparalleled!
barbara lassiter
September 03, 2019
This kit has a unique style and some fun and cute designs with which to create.
Alma Dirpaul
September 03, 2019
Oh my, that must have taken a lot of time.
Alma Dirpaul
September 03, 2019
I love this kit but I’m not crazy about Halloween. Would it work for Advent?
Sharon O
September 03, 2019
This is one of the most unique kits I’ve ever seen and the possibilities are endless! Exciting!
Anneleise Hampson
September 03, 2019
This kit looks like a fun play date with friends!
jenny stratton
September 03, 2019
I really like this months kit. I can just see so many different things to do with the Peek A Boo Die. I can see a Birthday Card for my granddaughters first 1st birthday with pictures of her throughout her first year or High School Graduation card.
Laura Jean Dreher
September 03, 2019
What a creative concept. There’s so much you can do with this new kit.
Kelly Ornelas
September 03, 2019
Love it and already purchased it.
Amy M
September 03, 2019
Such a great kit!
Judy Robinson
September 03, 2019
Love this kit…can’t wait for mine to arrive
Tracee McCallum
September 03, 2019
oh the Cabinet door die and stamp sets look like so much fun, i love how you make it easy for those of us who are new and unsure to make a good and fun card, with simple instructions that make it easy for us to follow along
Karen Person
September 03, 2019
Thank you for your heart to reach out to those that are devastated by this terrible storm.
Julie Booker
September 03, 2019
I love this kit. The peek-a-boo frames is a fabulous idea. It would be great to see future stamps that can also use this die.
Kathy Dippner
September 03, 2019
Beautiful card! Love the coloring of the library cabinet.
Amy Peacock
September 03, 2019
Great kit!
Sara N
September 03, 2019
I LOVE THIS KIT! I cant wait to get mine!
SmilynStef
September 03, 2019
What a fun concept … love the layered moth too
Rachel Duong
September 03, 2019
Love your card and how you chose the white for a focal point!
Andrea B
September 03, 2019
I love this kit! I can’t wait to get mine and see what other little stamp images I can fit in the cabinet. So fun!
Brian Poteraj
September 03, 2019
The bugs, mushrooms, etc are very cool. I really like the cabinet doors and tabs.
Sharon Gullikson
September 03, 2019
The kit is just WONDERFUL!!!!!
Karthikha Uday
September 03, 2019
That’s a fun kit! I love the cabinet door die and the spiderweb die a lot :) Awesome inspirations at every stop! Loved hopping along :)
kathleen dumpert
September 03, 2019
Looking forward to seeing inspiration for the new hero arts kit!
Mary Reiner
September 03, 2019
Love this new release! So fun!!
Marisela Delgado
September 03, 2019
such an awesome line
Marisela Delgado
September 03, 2019
Awesome dies!! I love those butterflies.
Pamella Albright
September 03, 2019
This kit looks perfect for making cards now for Halloween and later for any occasion; so versatile! The card is wonderful; I especially like the ink blending around the edges. 😊
Dee Earnshaw
September 03, 2019
This kit is awesome – so clever and fun – thanks for the chance
Vikki H
September 03, 2019
what an amazing kit! So many good items in it!
Anita Knepprath
September 03, 2019
so cute for Halloween.
Avra N Williams
September 03, 2019
Love this kit!
Karen L K
September 03, 2019
Very interesting kit with so many fun stamps! That card is really great looking, I love all the colors used.