September My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #2 + Giveaway!

Jayne Nelson

Hello, we are back with another Countdown to Creativity post before launching our September My Monthly Hero Kit and add-ons on Tuesday, September 5th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We'll be giving away one kit on Tuesday morning, before the kit launches, so be sure to comment on every Countdown post! Now, join Jayne as she shares a pumpkin card using some of the stamps from this month's kit and an optional, add-on background stamp.

If you love everything fall, especially warm yellow sunflowers and orange pumpkins, then I think that you will adore the September My Monthly Hero Kit! This month's kit includes not only a large stamp set with images to create a beautiful, color-layered sunflower and several color-layered pumpkins, but it also includes matching dies and script sentiment stamps that can be paired with the images to create all kinds of autumn themed cards.

MMH September 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

To make this card, I started by creating a standard, A2 celadon card base. Then, I trimmed a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller than the card and secured it to the card front, aligning the lower left corners. On a smaller piece of kraft paper, I embossed the wonderful, new add-on Vine Pattern Bold Prints (CG721) background stamp with Sparkle embossing powder. Similarly, I aligned the lower left corners and secured this panel to the card. Next, I embossed a sentiment from this month's kit onto a strip of pine layering paper and added it to the card above the vine patterned panel.

MMH September 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

Next, on pieces of white cardstock, I used stamps from this month's kit to stamp three color-layered pumpkins with Neon Orange, Tangerine, and Just Rust inks. I also stamped three stems with Caramel and Cocoa inks. And finally, I stamped three leaves with vines using Moss and Forever Green inks. I used the matching dies to easily cut around all of the images. Then, I simply layered the die cut images and secured them to the card, trimming one pumpkin that extended beyond the card's edge. For a little shine, I also added a trio of brown gems. So, now I'm ready for fall - how about you?

MMH September 2017 by Jayne Nelson for Hero Arts

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 all of the comments left across all countdown posts and announce the winner first thing Tuesday morning, September 5th, before the kit launches at 1pm Eastern. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Thanks so much for stopping by! Be sure to come back tomorrow for additional Countdown posts with more inspiration!

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  • FeM

    Nice card.

  • Linda S.

    I really like how you stamped the vines on the brown half of the card to complete your pattern. A very pretty design.

  • Michelle D

    Beautiful card. Love the pumpkins!

  • Maye M. L.

    Fantastic new approach to a classic autumn card. Can smell the autumn in the air. Cheers

  • Sharon Y.

    Just had a thought on how to use this pumpkin kit to make this a great project for children.

402 Responses

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Sep 02, 2017

I’m excited about fall and this kit with these pretty fall products!

HelenK

HelenK

Sep 02, 2017

Color layering stamps in the kit, woot woot! Happy dance!

Maria B

Maria B

Sep 02, 2017

Not ready for fall at all! You made a nice composition.

Lytonaa

Lytonaa

Sep 02, 2017

Love this card. So ch a great fall card.

Debi W

Debi W

Sep 02, 2017

Love the twisty stems on the pumpkins.
Very nice card Jayne.

Lisa

Lisa

Sep 02, 2017

I love the color layering pumpkins. They look so realistic. Hero Arts always has great layering images! I think I’m going to love this kit!

Sherrie

Sherrie

Sep 02, 2017

Love the background vine pattern. Really nice fall card.

Marty

Marty

Sep 02, 2017

Loving these fall images!

Nancy Deffner

Nancy Deffner

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful fall card. I really like the vine stamp on craft cardstock. Looking forward to getting this kit!

Thalia

Thalia

Sep 02, 2017

Very pretty card. Love the autumn colors and themes.

Helen Gullett

Helen Gullett

Sep 02, 2017

Oh such a lovelu and beautiful Fall theme card with that pumpkin!

Teri W

Teri W

Sep 02, 2017

Love the bright pumpkins! Fall is coming ?

Leslie PIerson

Leslie PIerson

Sep 02, 2017

I love fall and these pumpkins take the cake!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Sep 02, 2017

love this super cute card – the layered pumpkins are so fun:)

J Gearhart

J Gearhart

Sep 02, 2017

I love the pumpkin cards. Pumpkins are so versatile.

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful fall card. Thanks for sharing…

M'Liss White

M'Liss White

Sep 02, 2017

This kit looks like it will be so fabulous. My favorite time of the year. Great card!

Valerie

Valerie

Sep 02, 2017

I love the Vine Pattern background stamp. It looks like it may be useful with many other themes.

LaDonna Balliett

LaDonna Balliett

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful! Fall cards are my favorite!

Sharon Brand

Sharon Brand

Sep 02, 2017

Love this Fall greeting card. The
colours and shades couldn’t be better.

Jessica Monte

Jessica Monte

Sep 02, 2017

Loving the pumpkins so cute

charlotte

charlotte

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful!

Deborah Ziadie

Deborah Ziadie

Sep 02, 2017

These images are beautiful! Really like the dimension on the pumpkins and I have to get the add on background stamp!

Kathryn D

Kathryn D

Sep 02, 2017

Wow Another great kit. Loving the autumnal look!

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful pumpkins!!! Love this Fall card!!!

Karem Mills

Karem Mills

Sep 02, 2017

Love the fall season!! Log e pumpkins, this card is very pretty!

Tania

Tania

Sep 02, 2017

Such a lovely card!

ana

ana

Sep 02, 2017

can’t wait to see the rest of the kit and add-ons. I love the background.

mary

mary

Sep 02, 2017

I love to make cards for the fall. Such a wonderful time to say hello to someone. This card kit is a real winner. The colors of the season are wonderful.

Sherry Olson

Sherry Olson

Sep 01, 2017

Just in time for the fall season. The card is beautiful

Judith

Judith

Sep 01, 2017

I love pumpkins and the card is perfect for fall birthdays and weddings.

Denise Kasbohm

Denise Kasbohm

Sep 01, 2017

Love the pumpkins. I am soo glad this month its a fall themed kit. Cant wait to see it!

Derrica Brown

Derrica Brown

Sep 01, 2017

The layering dies add a special touch to the pumpkins.

DC

DC

Sep 01, 2017

Love the new pumpkins!

Naama E

Naama E

Sep 01, 2017

This is such a gorgeous card! Love the colours and patterns, the vine background stamp is fabulous and who doesn’t love a good pumpkin ^^ Can’t wait to see the full kit!

Kerryn

Kerryn

Sep 01, 2017

Love your card Jayne. The vines and pumpkins look fabulous. This kit looks amazing’ can’t wait to see what else is in it.

Brenda Lubrant

Brenda Lubrant

Sep 01, 2017

I love the pumpkin for fun Fall projects.

Pat from sd

Pat from sd

Sep 01, 2017

Love your adorable card. Thanks for sharing.

Ann

Ann

Sep 01, 2017

Loving all things fall like sun flowers and pumpkins. Love the images in this kit.

Krissie

Krissie

Sep 01, 2017

Love this fall card and the vine background looks lovely.

Patty

Patty

Sep 01, 2017

What a lovely card.

Karla O

Karla O

Sep 01, 2017

Love the vines!

Marilyn

Marilyn

Sep 01, 2017

Sunflowers and pumpkins! Love the fall theme!

Julia Cissell

Julia Cissell

Sep 01, 2017

Can’t wait to see this whole release!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Sep 01, 2017

Love the pumpkins!!! It really feels like fall even though the temperature where I live is 109°

Nina

Nina

Sep 01, 2017

This kit is looking good already, love a fall theme.

Julia M.

Julia M.

Sep 01, 2017

Ah, Fall is in the air! Can’t wait to see the whole kit!

Milene Tiberius

Milene Tiberius

Sep 01, 2017

Oh my, I love this pumpkin!!!! Layering stamps are my most favorite of all times and so I’m super excited for this kit! Love this card example ❤

Carol K

Carol K

Sep 01, 2017

this kit is looking to be great – so love the Fall

Linda M.

Linda M.

Sep 01, 2017

Very pretty! Can’t wait to see more of this kit!

Lynnea Hollendonner

Lynnea Hollendonner

Sep 01, 2017

Love that there are layering stamps this month!! ?

Tracy A

Tracy A

Sep 01, 2017

How pretty. I love the pumpkins with curly tendrils.

Jeanne Johnson

Jeanne Johnson

Sep 01, 2017

I love fall. It’s my favorite time of the year. Looks like the kit will be fun.

Monica Maier

Monica Maier

Sep 01, 2017

I love the pumpkins! I want the kit just fir them!

Wanda

Wanda

Sep 01, 2017

love fall…and can’t wait to make so cards!

Barbara

Barbara

Sep 01, 2017

So pretty! I have some great ideas already.

Amy

Amy

Sep 01, 2017

I DO love pumpkins. Looking forward to playing.

Peg

Peg

Sep 01, 2017

This is a cute fall card. The pumpkins could be used in so many ways

Judy

Judy

Sep 01, 2017

I love the Autumn theme of this month’s kit and can’t wait to see the full reveal.

Linda M

Linda M

Sep 01, 2017

Love the highlights on the pumpkin as well as the stem,leaf and vine stamps. Never seen them like that. Beautiful designs.

Theda

Theda

Sep 01, 2017

I absolutely love fall. Excited about what I am seeing . Great cards.

Ty

Ty

Sep 01, 2017

Pumpkins!!!

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Sep 01, 2017

Fall is my favorite—I absolutely love the colors! Can’t wait to see everything available next week!!

spatch

spatch

Sep 01, 2017

That little hello stamp is darling!! Love it will be in the kit!!

Marjorie Dumontier

Marjorie Dumontier

Sep 01, 2017

Very nice job !

Michele

Michele

Sep 01, 2017

Can’t wait to see the rest of the inspiration. Love the layering pumpkins

Francine

Francine

Sep 01, 2017

What beautiful card ideas. Love the color combinations. Here comes fall.. (oh but then comes snow.)…

Kristi

Kristi

Sep 01, 2017

I love the background vine stamp. The pumpkins totally make me yearn for Fall. This kit is a winner.

Konnie

Konnie

Sep 01, 2017

I cannot wait to see the whole reveal. Super cute card

Terri

Terri

Sep 01, 2017

This feels like fall to me! I can’t wait for the release day!

Nancy Harrington-Davis

Nancy Harrington-Davis

Sep 01, 2017

I can’t wait to get my hands on this kit! Love, love, love the pumpkins and the sunflowers….so bright and cheery. Thank you Hero Arts for your wonderful ideas.

Lynn

Lynn

Sep 01, 2017

Love this time of year as it begins the best time for stamping & card making! all the holidays & a new kit, I can’t wait!

Thanh Thuy Conde

Thanh Thuy Conde

Sep 01, 2017

Pumpkins,sunflowers, I love the fall colors and can’t wait to see the whole kit.

Thanh Thuy Conde

Thanh Thuy Conde

Sep 01, 2017

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Heather H.

Heather H.

Sep 01, 2017

I love the neutral colors on this card and I can’t wait to see the full kit!

Sue McRae

Sue McRae

Sep 01, 2017

What a great fall card! Love the pumpkins and leafy vine!

Betty

Betty

Sep 01, 2017

i love pumpkins! can’t wait to see!

Marilee

Marilee

Sep 01, 2017

This one looks sooo lovely!

Joy

Joy

Sep 01, 2017

I love the kits can’t wait for this fall looking one!

Karen L K

Karen L K

Sep 01, 2017

Oh no you had to have pumpkins and sunflowers in the same kit! I think I am going to need to get this one for sure. Nice card Jane. I like the vines in the background and those nice pumpkins.

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Sep 01, 2017

Love fall and love these stamps!

Christy Q

Christy Q

Sep 01, 2017

Love the pumpkins and the color layering you did – just fabulous! The color combo screams fall and I adore the font in the sentiment.

Cha

Cha

Sep 01, 2017

I really like layering stamps! and this card is gorgeous. Waiting for more creations like this!

Katherine Cartwright

Katherine Cartwright

Sep 01, 2017

This is gorgeous, I can’t wait to see more!

Sallyann

Sallyann

Sep 01, 2017

So cute! Love those pumpkins!!

Aimee

Aimee

Sep 01, 2017

So cool. Love the pumpkins

Nicole

Nicole

Sep 01, 2017

Such detailed stamps! The pumpkin vines are great. Thanks for sharing the layout idea!

Lauren

Lauren

Sep 01, 2017

This kit is looking amazing and so festive! Can’t wait!

Effie

Effie

Sep 01, 2017

Cute card, can’t wait to see the kit!

Laura Staley

Laura Staley

Sep 01, 2017

Love the pumpkin and the vine stamps. I’ve been needing a pumpkin stamp! And, layering stamps are so cool!

Stephanie in Corralitos

Stephanie in Corralitos

Sep 01, 2017

I love Pumpkins! And Sunflowers! and Fall!

Sarah

Sarah

Sep 01, 2017

Your creation is lovely!

Toni

Toni

Sep 01, 2017

I can’t wait to see more!

Kim Matthews

Kim Matthews

Sep 01, 2017

Great cards! Thanks for sharing.

Rachel

Rachel

Sep 01, 2017

I love these pumpkins!

Kailash

Kailash

Sep 01, 2017

Very sweet design by Jayne and those pumpkins are lovely!!

Diana@playing

Diana@playing

Sep 01, 2017

Fall is my favorite time of the year

Tammy

Tammy

Sep 01, 2017

Super cute card. I like the take on putting the panel in the lower corner instead of the upper.

Leonie Haines

Leonie Haines

Sep 01, 2017

Love the pumpkins!

Sheryl

Sheryl

Sep 01, 2017

Can’t wait to see the new kit

Stef White

Stef White

Sep 01, 2017

I am loving that HA is celebrating fall with these awesome pumpkins. I can’t wait to see he whole kit!

Auntie Biza

Auntie Biza

Sep 01, 2017

love the fall colors!

Viveca V.

Viveca V.

Sep 01, 2017

Nice layered colors on the pumpkin!

Margot Perry

Margot Perry

Sep 01, 2017

I love everything about Fall! Pumpkin everything! But I adore layered stamps and these are just gorgeous!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Sep 01, 2017

I love pumpkins, I love Fall. Great card!

Yvonne

Yvonne

Sep 01, 2017

How pretty! I love all the trailing vines, and the colors on your pumpkins.

Josmary

Josmary

Sep 01, 2017

I love it can wait to see the full reveal.

Raven

Raven

Sep 01, 2017

What pretty pumpkins! Your card is lovely, I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit!

Becky Moore

Becky Moore

Sep 01, 2017

The pumpkins are terrific. Very life-like. I love that add on vine you used in the background.

Penny Walker

Penny Walker

Sep 01, 2017

Great pumpkin card. Love all the vines. Can’t wait to get my kit.
Sandra Bussey

Sandra Bussey

Sep 01, 2017

Oh! I just notice that they are layered and have coordinating die cuts. How exciting.

Sandra Bussey

Sandra Bussey

Sep 01, 2017

Pumpkins are awesome! Perfect for fall. Such a beautiful card!

Rosemary D

Rosemary D

Sep 01, 2017

love, love, love those color layering pumkins!! gorgeous card!!

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Sep 01, 2017

Beautiful fall inspired projects!

Beverley Hollis

Beverley Hollis

Sep 01, 2017

I can see so many uses for both the pumpkin and background stamp, even the sneak peek is enough to get me preparing my supplies!

Jackie S

Jackie S

Sep 01, 2017

Love the vine bits of these pumpkins. Great card

Nicole Rinaldi

Nicole Rinaldi

Sep 01, 2017

Great card! I love that background stamp!

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Sep 01, 2017

Those are really cute pumpkins and I love the vines too. The layout of the card is clean and fun!

Glenda Sultan

Glenda Sultan

Sep 01, 2017

I like how this can be used for Halloween by just adding a spider or just about any Halloween stamp!

Elaine B

Elaine B

Sep 01, 2017

Nice.

Eileen S.

Eileen S.

Sep 01, 2017

What pretty pumpkins! I love the detail and shading. The stem is adorable!

Nancy Sue

Nancy Sue

Sep 01, 2017

I’m so ready for Fall and Pumpkin season this beautiful card just puts me in the mood.

Lani

Lani

Sep 01, 2017

Love it!

cassie d

cassie d

Sep 01, 2017

loving what i’m seeing so far…can’t wait to see the whole kit!

margie

margie

Sep 01, 2017

Nice and simple

Beverly Pevarnick

Beverly Pevarnick

Sep 01, 2017

The pumpkins are beautiful and quite unusual.

LBirt

LBirt

Sep 01, 2017

I love fall theme images …… stamps, dies, or stencils. Such warm hearted scenery !

Kari Lee

Kari Lee

Sep 01, 2017

Cute card! What is Not to love with this new MMH release. I love stamps with pumpkins so much, plus sunflowers too.

Robin P

Robin P

Sep 01, 2017

Lovely autumn card. Can’t wait to see the rest of the kit.

Christine

Christine

Sep 01, 2017

The pumpkins are so realistic looking. Love the vines.

Jayne Bushy

Jayne Bushy

Sep 01, 2017

I can’t wait for this month’s kit. Love the layered pumpkins, leaves and vines….perfect for a fall greeting to friends and family!
Thanks Jayne,
From Jayne

Brenda

Brenda

Sep 01, 2017

This card is so perfect for fall!

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Sep 01, 2017

Cute Pumpkins! Fall is in the air :)

Char

Char

Sep 01, 2017

Can’t wait to see the new kit!

Lindar C

Lindar C

Sep 01, 2017

Oh! Color layered pumpkins!!! Awesome!

Sandra Liegl

Sandra Liegl

Sep 01, 2017

I love how realistic the pumpkins look!

Elizabeth mueller

Elizabeth mueller

Sep 01, 2017

Very nice! Cant wait to see it all

Eileen Mikos

Eileen Mikos

Sep 01, 2017

I just love your card. The pumpkins are wonderful and the colors blend beautifully. Really sets the mood for the season!

Amy Vitriani

Amy Vitriani

Sep 01, 2017

Fantastic card!! I love the colors of fall, and these pumpkins are just beautiful!!

Emmie W

Emmie W

Sep 01, 2017

Very “fallish”! I really like what you did with the background with the pumpkins.

Rinda K.

Rinda K.

Sep 01, 2017

This a cute autumn card and the vine detail is awesome. It doesn’t feel like autumn in SoCal because it’s close to 100 degrees today!

Elena

Elena

Sep 01, 2017

Beautiful Card!

jayne

jayne

Sep 01, 2017

I love fall and this is a beautiful card.
This set looks to be my favorite so far.
Cannot wait to see the other blog posts!

Leslie

Leslie

Sep 01, 2017

This looks like fun!! Thank you all!

Lisa A creations

Lisa A creations

Sep 01, 2017

Cute autumn card. I like the colors used. :)

Donna Ligon

Donna Ligon

Sep 01, 2017

LOVE IT! Can’t wait to see the rest!

jackie tebbets

jackie tebbets

Sep 01, 2017

Love everything about Fall and pumpkins and sunflowers. Always reminds me of summer’s end, start of school and the upcoming fall festivities. Love it.

Jewel Allen

Jewel Allen

Sep 01, 2017

I just love everything about Fall! Pumpkins, football golden orange & red leaves and the smell of bonfires! But most of all, I love the color pallet and all of the new fall stamp & die sets! ???

Edlyn

Edlyn

Sep 01, 2017

I love the pumpkins, leave and vines! I’m so excited to see more!!! Lovely card!!!

Susan

Susan

Sep 01, 2017

The card you created was very cute and I can’t wait to get my September kit.

Nancy Hinojosa

Nancy Hinojosa

Sep 01, 2017

So cute. Fall is my favorite time of year. Cant wait to

Stamp the pumpkins.

Toni L

Toni L

Sep 01, 2017

Very realistic looking pumpkins—the best I’ve seen.