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September My Monthly Hero Countdown + Giveaway: Day 2

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Welcome to the second day of our September kit countdown! On display today are four gorgeous cards from our Creative Team that radiate joy. Reminder: due to the extended holiday weekend here in the US, this month's kit and add-ons will be available on Tuesday, September 7 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We can hardly wait to share it with you!

Project #5 created by Michelle Short
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Project #6 created by Pocono Pam
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Project #7 created by Dana Joy
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Project #8 created by Lydia Fiedler
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Nothing bridges the transition from Summer to Fall quite like sunflowers. It's no wonder these big, beautiful blooms are synonymous with happiness and positivity. The world could use more of that, especially now, and you'll be able to create and spread it with this month's kit. We look forward to seeing all of the creative ways you use the kit this Fall and beyond!

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 Tuesday morning, September 7, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win. Good luck!

Happy stamping,

  • Patricia Dalrymple

    Love, love, love Sunflowers and these are just stunning.

  • Julia Smith

    So much talent!!

  • Jade Chu

    Great for summer and autumn cards. Sunflowers can be colored lots of colors besides yellow too.

  • Angela McArthur

    Beautiful as always! Thanks HA!!

  • Robin Marshall Clark

    The 3rd card is my favorite! The shading on the corner makes the flowers pop. Awesome job!

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Patricia Dalrymple

Patricia Dalrymple

Sep 07, 2021

Love, love, love Sunflowers and these are just stunning.

Julia Smith

Julia Smith

Sep 07, 2021

So much talent!!

Jade Chu

Jade Chu

Sep 07, 2021

Great for summer and autumn cards. Sunflowers can be colored lots of colors besides yellow too.

Angela McArthur

Angela McArthur

Sep 07, 2021

Beautiful as always! Thanks HA!!

Robin Marshall Clark

Robin Marshall Clark

Sep 07, 2021

The 3rd card is my favorite! The shading on the corner makes the flowers pop. Awesome job!

Tracy Kent

Tracy Kent

Sep 06, 2021

I like what I see!!

Amy Wazwaz

Amy Wazwaz

Sep 06, 2021

My very first hero arts kit ever was a sept sunflower kit as well. Can’t wait to see this one.

Marty Harris

Marty Harris

Sep 06, 2021

Wonderful fall (or anytime!) cards. I’m eager to see the entire kit.

Lisa Haff

Lisa Haff

Sep 06, 2021

Sunflowers!! makes my heart go pitter patter, one of my favorite flowers. Can’t wait to see the September kit!

tina zapusek

tina zapusek

Sep 06, 2021

wow, so creative and beautiful!

Pat Bethke

Pat Bethke

Sep 06, 2021

Wonderful variety of cards from this kit.

Jeannette Gaidawirth

Jeannette Gaidawirth

Sep 06, 2021

All of these designs are gorgeous!

Nancy Sue Valencia

Nancy Sue Valencia

Sep 06, 2021

Loving the flowers and so far the word dies I’ve seen in these previews.

Vidalia C Pimentel

Vidalia C Pimentel

Sep 06, 2021

Woke up this morning and thought the kit would be revealed today! I love these cards and can hardly wait to see what’s going to be coming to me this month!

Karen Lingel

Karen Lingel

Sep 06, 2021

Yep, that stencil is really cool and would be perfect for my project. Thanks for the opportunity to win!

Lyndi Kummer

Lyndi Kummer

Sep 06, 2021

Love these so much! Can’t wait for the kit!

Charlene Healy

Charlene Healy

Sep 06, 2021

Sunflowers really are the perfect flower for late summer and early autumn projects. Can’t wait for the kit to release!

Donna Kowalski

Donna Kowalski

Sep 06, 2021

Beautiful sunflowers.

Kelsey Thomas

Kelsey Thomas

Sep 06, 2021

These cards are so pretty!

Kailash

Kailash

Sep 05, 2021

Love these sunflowers. So excited for this kit!

Francine D

Francine D

Sep 05, 2021

Bright and beautiful. Always exciting to see the next My Monthly Hero.

LBargon

LBargon

Sep 05, 2021

I love sunflowers and Fall!

El Ivens

El Ivens

Sep 05, 2021

Really looking forward to playing with this kit.

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Sep 05, 2021

Such gorgeous cards! Love he sunflowers…
Thanks for sharing.

Sheri L Kempke

Sheri L Kempke

Sep 05, 2021

More gorgeous cards! I can’t wait to see the full reveal of this beautiful kit!

Mary M

Mary M

Sep 05, 2021

I absolutely LOVE sunflowers and having a stencil to color them in will be amazing.

Lana lowary

Lana lowary

Sep 05, 2021

Beautiful cards and all so different!

Lori Lehnen

Lori Lehnen

Sep 05, 2021

Your design team never disappoints.
These cards are stunning!

Valerija

Valerija

Sep 05, 2021

This kit is fabulous. Love the sunflowes. Wonderful cards. Love them all!

Rema DeLeeuw

Rema DeLeeuw

Sep 05, 2021

Such lovely cards by all!

Sue D

Sue D

Sep 05, 2021

These are so pretty and cheery!

Nana Griffin

Nana Griffin

Sep 05, 2021

So many more wonderful ideas. Love these flowers.

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Sep 05, 2021

Such gorgeous inspiration!

Rebecca Ednie

Rebecca Ednie

Sep 05, 2021

Wow, stencils to colour in? Sounds amazing. Beautiful examples.

Alexandra Young

Alexandra Young

Sep 05, 2021

Such beautiful cards! Loving the look of the kit so far!

Nancy Deffner

Nancy Deffner

Sep 05, 2021

This kit looks fabulous. Sunflowers are a favorite of mine.

Kristina Gentle

Kristina Gentle

Sep 05, 2021

Needed to see this release. Everyone’s creations are fabulous

Gail Spresser

Gail Spresser

Sep 05, 2021

The sunflowers and saying are just gorgeous! Wish I could receive this kit. Thank you for sharing.

Stephanie Mayer

Stephanie Mayer

Sep 05, 2021

Love all the inspiration.

josmary Lorena flores

josmary Lorena flores

Sep 05, 2021

Omg im so excited to see this kit.

Greta Hess

Greta Hess

Sep 05, 2021

Beautiful projects!

Patsy Armstead

Patsy Armstead

Sep 05, 2021

I am loving this month’s kit. These cards show so many different ways to represent the beautiful sunflowers.

Teri Wilson

Teri Wilson

Sep 05, 2021

Oh my…..large images! On my want list! Gorgeous flowers!

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Stephanie Lanzalotto

Sep 05, 2021

So many wonderful ways to use and color those gorgeous flowers!

Kathy H

Kathy H

Sep 05, 2021

The sunflower stamp is gorgeous! Look how many different looks you can get from it! You can really use this one forever.

Janet Lebeau

Janet Lebeau

Sep 05, 2021

Wow such beautiful cards! Sunflowers are one of my favorite flowers!

KC Wong

KC Wong

Sep 05, 2021

O boy -layering stencils! And so many different looks from each designer! Good job!

Stacey Myers

Stacey Myers

Sep 04, 2021

All the cards are beautiful and they really show the versatility of this beautiful stamp set. Looking forward to more count down posts and inspiration

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful cards! I love these pretty sunflowers and all the different color combo possibilities!

Debbie McKelvey

Debbie McKelvey

Sep 04, 2021

Everyone has done a fabulous job with all these beautiful cards.

Karen Kirkman

Karen Kirkman

Sep 04, 2021

That sunflower is such a great image! It has been fun to see all the different looks on the cards. I can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Marisela Delgado

Marisela Delgado

Sep 04, 2021

Those sunflowers 🌻🌻🌻 are so beautiful!

Melissa Keller

Melissa Keller

Sep 04, 2021

What a wide and wonderful range of colors, styles and use of the Klimt contents. Thanks for all the inspiration!

Stacy Tiffin

Stacy Tiffin

Sep 04, 2021

I am so loving the sunflowers! Each kit just gets better and better!

Dottie Ziemer

Dottie Ziemer

Sep 04, 2021

Loving the sunflowers!

Margaret T.

Margaret T.

Sep 04, 2021

Just lovely. Sunflowers under the light of the moon in blue even!

MariaG

MariaG

Sep 04, 2021

So excited to try out the stenciled sunflowers, anxiously waiting for the kit to arrive.

Wendy Beebe-Chavolla

Wendy Beebe-Chavolla

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful, clean and simple – I love it this kit already!

Jeanne Rice

Jeanne Rice

Sep 04, 2021

Love those sunflowers. Great cards. Thanks for the inspiration.

Karen Pyle

Karen Pyle

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful cards!

Karen Pyle

Karen Pyle

Sep 04, 2021

Such beautiful cards! Love the kit & seeing the talented makers.

Kim Mar

Kim Mar

Sep 04, 2021

Loving the sunflowers!

Larisa Thomas

Larisa Thomas

Sep 04, 2021

I cannot wait for this release. The fall ones are always my favorite!

Christy Malone

Christy Malone

Sep 04, 2021

Very beautiful cards! I can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Judith N

Judith N

Sep 04, 2021

So cute! I never would have thought to use blue for the sunflowers; it gives it such an electric feel!

Sharon Suske

Sharon Suske

Sep 04, 2021

Do I need more sunflowers? No! Do I want more sunflowers? Yes! How could I resist with these beautiful samples? Thanks for the chance to win!

Lyndi Kummer

Lyndi Kummer

Sep 04, 2021

This looks like another amazing kit. Way to go design team and HA team!

Geri S

Geri S

Sep 04, 2021

More great cards from the sunflower set!

Rachel G

Rachel G

Sep 04, 2021

The DT is not knocking these samples out of the park (or field? ;-) )!

Brenda Meilak

Brenda Meilak

Sep 04, 2021

This month’s kit looks amazing! Can’t wait to see the whole reveal – sunflowers are my favorite!

Kathy Lindstrom

Kathy Lindstrom

Sep 04, 2021

Sunflowers? In a kit? I’m so in!
They are my favorite to stamp and color. I have several sets and I need this one too!

Annette Reed

Annette Reed

Sep 04, 2021

More fantastic cards from your DT. Looks like another great release.

Jodi Warren

Jodi Warren

Sep 04, 2021

Love the thought of a layering stencil for the sunflowers. Those are overwhelming the think about coloring. Can’t wait for the full kit reveal!

Susan Lang

Susan Lang

Sep 04, 2021

I love sunflowers so this kit has my attention! Can’t wait to see more!

Julia D.

Julia D.

Sep 04, 2021

Loving this kit! Can’t wait to see it in its entirety and get my hands on it. Thank you for the chance to win!!

Kim Heggins

Kim Heggins

Sep 04, 2021

Those flowers are all so beautiful!!!!

Jennifer Lubbock

Jennifer Lubbock

Sep 04, 2021

So much variety from one kit. I love sunflowers!

censley_01@comcast.net

censley_01@comcast.net

Sep 04, 2021

Just goes to show the versatility of stamps – so many variations of an image possible!

Janet Trapp

Janet Trapp

Sep 04, 2021

So much gorgeousness❣️ Can’t wait for the full release 💞

Cheryl S

Cheryl S

Sep 04, 2021

Love, love, love sunflowers 🌻 So pretty!

Lori Spitzer

Lori Spitzer

Sep 04, 2021

Wow! These are all so beautiful. I like Lydia’s non-traditional take is super-cool. Dana’s, Pam’s and MIchelle’s are gorgeous. Thanks for providing inspiration!!
Lori S in PA

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Sep 04, 2021

perfect cards for Fall

Rose Johnson

Rose Johnson

Sep 04, 2021

Such beautiful makes – sunflowers are the best!!

Judith

Judith

Sep 04, 2021

I love the Sunflower layering stencil and stamp. Beautiful projects showcasing the kit; I can’t wait to see the release in full!

Joyce Mehrberg

Joyce Mehrberg

Sep 04, 2021

Such beautiful cards.

Teri Smith

Teri Smith

Sep 04, 2021

Oh, these card examples today really SHINE! Makes me want to order the kit & being in Canada, with the $ difference, I don’t even allow myself to think about it usually. This may have to be an exception though.

Patricia Wilson

Patricia Wilson

Sep 04, 2021

Some lovely inspiration for this kit. Everyone loves a fall card. Working with some of your other fall products right now.

Hannah Parnell

Hannah Parnell

Sep 04, 2021

Such a pretty card. Thanks for sharing.

Kimberly McField

Kimberly McField

Sep 04, 2021

That sunflower is really beautiful! I can’t wait to see the entire kit.

Janis B

Janis B

Sep 04, 2021

Still smiling 😍!

Lindar C

Lindar C

Sep 04, 2021

great cards! I like the word dies with the shadow dies.

Amy Peyton

Amy Peyton

Sep 04, 2021

I love the variety in these cards. The no-line stamping looks great, the embossed outline looks great, and the different colors all look great too!

Lisa Wise

Lisa Wise

Sep 04, 2021

I spy layering stencils and fabulous word dies! So excited for this release!

Roxanne Tellini

Roxanne Tellini

Sep 04, 2021

Lydia has created ghost flowers for Halloween! Seriously though, those look cool.

Carol Wortman

Carol Wortman

Sep 04, 2021

Hmmmmm, I see sparkles! Sunflowers and sparkles… I’m in.

beverly robinson

beverly robinson

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful cards! I see lots of possibilities with this kit.

Cindy L Johnson

Cindy L Johnson

Sep 04, 2021

Really excited to use a layering stencil! I wonder if I can combine it with the layering sunflower field stamps?! Can’t wait to play!

Aia Magiera

Aia Magiera

Sep 04, 2021

I love Sunflowers

Cynthia Olheiser

Cynthia Olheiser

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful sunflower images! Fabulous DT inspiration. Looking forward to the full reveal.

Lauryne Cunningham

Lauryne Cunningham

Sep 04, 2021

I love these sunflowers! All of the cards are gorgeous!

BECCA YAHRLING

BECCA YAHRLING

Sep 04, 2021

Lovely cards! I love sunflowers and look forward to seeing the whole kit.

Christine Eck

Christine Eck

Sep 04, 2021

I love these sunflowers!!!! So appropriate for the season!

Barbara-Jean Kubik

Barbara-Jean Kubik

Sep 04, 2021

Sunflowers bring so much joy as would all the cards shown!

Megan N

Megan N

Sep 04, 2021

So many different looks!

Lisa Clark

Lisa Clark

Sep 04, 2021

Can’t wait to get my own kit. These sunflowers are so pretty and versatile.

josmary Lorena flores

josmary Lorena flores

Sep 04, 2021

This release is looking very promising. Cant wait to see it

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Sep 04, 2021

Wonderful colors & technique varieties on the Sunflowers.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

MIchelle Hackett

MIchelle Hackett

Sep 04, 2021

I just can’t help but smile when I see a sunflower. My Nana had them out by her vegetable garden when I was kid, and they seemed like they were 10 feet tall, like big suns in the sky. I’m super excited to see this kit.

Michele Hogarth

Michele Hogarth

Sep 04, 2021

Great cards the sunflower are so bright and cheerful. Can’t wait to see what the next design team members come up with the kit. Thanks for sharing.

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Sep 04, 2021

Gorgeous cards!!! 🌻 Can’t wait for my kit to arrive so I can make my own fall cards with the inspiration I get from the beautiful example you’ve shown.

Maria B

Maria B

Sep 04, 2021

I like the detailed centers of the flowers.

Nancy Knapp

Nancy Knapp

Sep 04, 2021

I’m looking forward to getting this kit! Looks like another great set!

Jen K.

Jen K.

Sep 04, 2021

I see a sunflower stencil as well! Nice!

Phyllis Freese

Phyllis Freese

Sep 04, 2021

More beautiful samples of cards using these bright & bold sunflowers.

Mindy McB

Mindy McB

Sep 04, 2021

Lovely!!

Carol McDavid

Carol McDavid

Sep 04, 2021

Lovely! Love the cards with the traditional colors, but always love the ones that use non-traditional colors too. Beautiful.

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Sep 04, 2021

Sunflowers mean summer is going down
to the wire. But they are big and beautiful
and can’t be faulted for their arrival.
Great cards. thanks for sharing
txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Sep 04, 2021

There’s so much beautiful inspiration today! Looking forward to the full kit reveal!

Cyndi Morris

Cyndi Morris

Sep 04, 2021

Love these sunflowers and love these cards, especially Dana’s gorgeous card. The coloring is amazing and it just screams Fall (here in Texas we’re counting the days!).

Lillian Prost

Lillian Prost

Sep 04, 2021

what a beautiful way to welcome in fall!

Toni L MArasco

Toni L MArasco

Sep 04, 2021

Those sunflowers are stunning—would love to see the rest of the kit!

Susan Young

Susan Young

Sep 04, 2021

These are gorgeous! Love sunflowers 🌻! Can hardly wait to get mine!

Fionna Wheatley

Fionna Wheatley

Sep 04, 2021

I just love the diversity and flexibility of the designs using this kit. I love the blues!

Jackie Smith

Jackie Smith

Sep 04, 2021

Still loving the look of this kit! Sunflowers are so beautiful and cheerful

Karen Talbot

Karen Talbot

Sep 04, 2021

Ooooooooh, more sunflowers! These will be perfect for my sunflower-themed journal! Yay!

Meghan Kennihan

Meghan Kennihan

Sep 04, 2021

I love love love these sunflowers! This kit is looking soooooo fabulous!

Sharon Gullikson

Sharon Gullikson

Sep 04, 2021

I especially like the flowers on kraft. The subtle look is gorgeous.

Marilee DeMars

Marilee DeMars

Sep 04, 2021

I really adore those card samples — so creative and happy.

Sharon Brand

Sharon Brand

Sep 04, 2021

Super sunflowers!

Lori Dziuba

Lori Dziuba

Sep 04, 2021

🌻🌻🌻Hello Sunshine! Beautiful cards!🌻🌻🌻

Felicia C

Felicia C

Sep 04, 2021

I am just loving this upcoming kit! Wonderful ideas and techniques. Can’t wait!

Judy Inukai

Judy Inukai

Sep 04, 2021

These sunflowers are beautiful. I’m anxious to see the rest of the kit.

Angela Hathikhanavala

Angela Hathikhanavala

Sep 04, 2021

More gorgeous sunflowers! Love it!

Avra Williams

Avra Williams

Sep 04, 2021

Loving the blue sunflowers!

Dawn N.

Dawn N.

Sep 04, 2021

I really admire the look of the no line sort of stamping. Sets off the layered greeting tremendously.

Diana Shoaf

Diana Shoaf

Sep 04, 2021

Prettier with each different card and I love the combo of colors.

Linda Price

Linda Price

Sep 04, 2021

Continuing to enjoy all of the lovely cards being shown, and looking forward to this kit!

D.L. Wilson

D.L. Wilson

Sep 04, 2021

Beautiful, graphic sunflowers!

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