September My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway

Ilina Crouse

We are back with another look at the September My Monthly Hero release! The kit will be available on Tuesday, September 5th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We’ll be sharing ideas for using the main kit and optional add-on products all weekend long (and Monday, too), so stay tuned for inspiration! Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing another look at this fabulous kit, available on Tuesday.

Isn't this new kit fabulous for fall? Sunflowers are my favorite, so of course I had to use them for my card. And you don't need to use it only for fall cards, pair it with any sentiment and you can make a card for any occasion. For my card today, I started by stamping the first layer of the sunflower in Butter Bar ink  on Snow Layering Paper. For the second layer I "mixed" Butter Bar and Tangerine inks. For the "mixing" of the colors I did the following: inked my stamp with the Tangerine ink and then using soft microfiber cloth, gently dabbed off the ink, then applied the Butter Bar ink and stamped the 2nd layer. For the 3rd, and last, layer of the sunflower I used straight Tangerine ink. Then stamped the center in similar way (the center has only two layers). For the first layer I used Cup O'Joe ink and inked my stamp, dabbed the ink off with towel and applied Pumpkin Pie ink, then stamped the center. For the second layer of the center I used straight Cup O'Joe ink pad. I know it sounds like a lot of work, but trust me it isn't. I added shadows using colored pencils. Next I used the coordinating die and die cut the flower and set it aside. 

For the stem I did the same, only for the first layer I used Lime Green and Moss ink pads, and the second layer was straight Moss ink. I die cut the stem and set it aside, too. 

After my flower was ready, I moved onto the background. I used one of the add-ons to the September MMH kit - Starry Background Bold prints (Van Gogh is my favorite painter, so  I had to use it). I started with a Snow Layering Paper panel measuring 3 3/4" x 5" and smooshed Stone Wash, Navy and Antigua ink pads on it making sure the paper was saturated (the ink started bleeding on the back side). While the ink was still wet I stamped the Starry Night Brushstroke background using Versamark ink and dried it with my embossing gun. This caused the Versamark to leave "white" mark on my paper. Due to the nature of the Versamark ink, it didn't dry completely, so I applied some Ultra Fine Clear embossing powder and heat set it. (I tried to capture that on the pictures below). When all this was done I stamped my sentiment with Versamark ink and embossed with White embossing powder.

After all this was done, I was ready to put my card together. I adhered my panel using fun foam onto Sunshine note card (poppy - the medium hue). Using mounting tape I adhered the sunflower and added few Ombre Sunshine sequins to finish the card.  

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 today! Be sure to check back all weekend long for additional countdown posts with more inspiration and more sneak peeks!

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  • caroline

    Love it!!

  • Linda Miltzow

    The background reminds me of the famous “starry night” painting…one of my all time favorite pictures! It really makes the sunflower pop against that evening sky! So pretty!

  • Betty K

    Love that this kit can do so many things it is great

  • Karen Murphy

    Beautiful background to this card. Absolutely love it!

  • Mitzi

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.

387 Responses

caroline

caroline

Sep 05, 2017

Love it!!

Linda Miltzow

Linda Miltzow

Sep 05, 2017

The background reminds me of the famous “starry night” painting…one of my all time favorite pictures! It really makes the sunflower pop against that evening sky! So pretty!

Betty K

Betty K

Sep 05, 2017

Love that this kit can do so many things it is great

Karen Murphy

Karen Murphy

Sep 05, 2017

Beautiful background to this card. Absolutely love it!

Mitzi

Mitzi

Sep 05, 2017

Thanks for sharing your beautiful card.

Gina

Gina

Sep 05, 2017

I absolutely love everything about this card! The sunflower, ink colors used and the background are stunning!

Marilee

Marilee

Sep 05, 2017

Oh, LOVE! I love yellow and blue — and that back ground!!! Love it!

Michelle D

Michelle D

Sep 05, 2017

Beautiful!

Maye M. L.

Maye M. L.

Sep 05, 2017

This card is quite the masterpiece. It shows how much fun and enjoyment you got out of playing with this release. Incredible project. Cheers

Lana

Lana

Sep 05, 2017

The sunflower looks like a very wonderful stamp. I loved the sunflower fields that I saw on my journey to Spain, and this cards reminds me so vivid of it! Thank you!

Richard CoVarn

Richard CoVarn

Sep 04, 2017

This is an absolutely stunning card!! The color scheme is gorgeous.

Julia M.

Julia M.

Sep 04, 2017

Beautiful card! Love sunflowers!

Berina

Berina

Sep 04, 2017

Beautiful card. I love the embossing on the background

Tammy W

Tammy W

Sep 04, 2017

Unique looking card, keep the ideas coming.

Christina Dauven

Christina Dauven

Sep 04, 2017

I love this background beautiful

Leslie Birdsall

Leslie Birdsall

Sep 04, 2017

This card is stunning! The blue background really makes the sunflower pop.

Lisa

Lisa

Sep 04, 2017

I really like this card. It pops out at you with all the color. I need to get the starry night background paper!

Antoinette

Antoinette

Sep 04, 2017

The colors of the sunflower are so vibrant. Their contrast against the blue background is stunning.

D.Ann C

D.Ann C

Sep 04, 2017

That background is mesmerizing and the sunflower is GORGEOUS!!

Ann K.

Ann K.

Sep 04, 2017

Beautiful colors!

Cynthia Harris

Cynthia Harris

Sep 04, 2017

So love Van Gogh and sunflowers.

Lisa A creations

Lisa A creations

Sep 04, 2017

That Starry Background looks super awesome!

Viola Leary

Viola Leary

Sep 04, 2017

I like the embossing on the background and how it hits the light. Your flower is pretty too.

Joy J.

Joy J.

Sep 04, 2017

Love that background! Beautiful!

Margie Cee

Margie Cee

Sep 04, 2017

Just love the night time background must give that a try and the sunflower really makes it pop Thanks for a great idea Ilina

MelissaF

MelissaF

Sep 04, 2017

Beautiful background for your sun flowers on your pretty card!

Viola Leary

Viola Leary

Sep 04, 2017

Your flower is stunning, this is a cool technique. I’ve tried it before, you have to find the right combination of inks. You got it spot on.

Susan R K

Susan R K

Sep 04, 2017

I also love sunflowers. Excited to see the full MMH kit. The background is grand. Love the color on your card. Thanks for sharing.

Maureen Peterson

Maureen Peterson

Sep 04, 2017

Love that background!! Dies remind me of “Stary Night”!! Beautiful colors. Thank you for sharing :)

3 Happy Critters

3 Happy Critters

Sep 04, 2017

Lovely!

Juana Vega

Juana Vega

Sep 04, 2017

Great blue background, this has been my favorite. Can hardly wait for the release.

Chrissy

Chrissy

Sep 04, 2017

I love this card more than words can describe! Incredible! Gorgeous! Amazing! Thank you for sharing with us!

Julie Shetler

Julie Shetler

Sep 04, 2017

Love this card it reminds me of Van Goghs painting very pretty

Siqi Zhou

Siqi Zhou

Sep 04, 2017

Hubby loves this. Van Gogh is his favorite artist.

Lynne

Lynne

Sep 04, 2017

Great background.

ashley shaffer

ashley shaffer

Sep 04, 2017

ooh can’t wait til i get mine!

Sheryl Kramer

Sheryl Kramer

Sep 04, 2017

The color contrast on this card gives it a dramatic look. The idea of “removing” ink with Versamark on the stamp is a technique I’ll certainly try! Thank you for sharing!

DeniseP

DeniseP

Sep 04, 2017

I think this is by far my favorite sneak so far!! Love the wind blown background.

Kim McField

Kim McField

Sep 04, 2017

i adore Van Gogh! I love the look of this background with the sunflowers.

Christine Piechura

Christine Piechura

Sep 04, 2017

Wow! I love the look of this card. Beautiful! Thank you!

Penny Walker

Penny Walker

Sep 04, 2017

Love the card and the background is very cool. Thank you

GrammyP

GrammyP

Sep 04, 2017

I, too, love Van Gogh and your card is wonderful! Thank you so much for sharing!

Terri Scott - terriavidreader

Terri Scott - terriavidreader

Sep 04, 2017

Oh, very pretty.

Susan Gray

Susan Gray

Sep 04, 2017

This would make a beautiful winter sky.

Barb McCarthy

Barb McCarthy

Sep 04, 2017

That background!! Is it a stamp? stencil? Just put it in my cart along with the sunflower, please!!!

Jennifer Kalbfleisch

Jennifer Kalbfleisch

Sep 04, 2017

Such a gorgeous card, the background stamp is amazing! I am loving this months kit!

Lynn

Lynn

Sep 04, 2017

Very nice card. Love autumn and all that goes with it.

jasmin alfonzo

jasmin alfonzo

Sep 04, 2017

Wow hermosísima los colores que usaste realzan el girasol.gracias por compartir.

Martha Berry

Martha Berry

Sep 04, 2017

Love how the bright sunflower pops against the bluish tones of the Starry Night background. Then the layer of Poppy cardstock just brings it all home. Outstanding Fall colors!

Cindy Hanson

Cindy Hanson

Sep 04, 2017

What a fabulous, vivid card! Wonderful work!

Marty

Marty

Sep 04, 2017

I love these colors together!

Kellie

Kellie

Sep 04, 2017

Love the background paired with the sunflower! Loving this months kit.

reneemilner

reneemilner

Sep 04, 2017

What a gorgeous card! The background stamp and the sunflower stamps are terrific. That is a fun technique to stamp on the background with the Versamark.

Michelle H

Michelle H

Sep 04, 2017

The background on this card is stunning. It complimented the sunflower perfectly. Great job

Susan King

Susan King

Sep 04, 2017

This is by far one of my favorite sets that Hero Arts has come up with. I just love fall1

Rosanna H

Rosanna H

Sep 04, 2017

Great job on this card. Thanks for sharing.

Sophia Blair

Sophia Blair

Sep 04, 2017

Stunning card! I love the background print! Fits in so nicely

Thalia

Thalia

Sep 04, 2017

Love the starry night background!

Amy Brennick

Amy Brennick

Sep 04, 2017

Love everything about this, it’s just wonderful!!

Rosalie DesJardins

Rosalie DesJardins

Sep 04, 2017

The card captures the feeling of fall. The bright sunny days and the fall breeze with a mixture of magic in the air…

Deborah Ziadie

Deborah Ziadie

Sep 04, 2017

Beautiful design!

Mary W

Mary W

Sep 04, 2017

The very minute I saw this card I said Van Gogh! It is a perfect way to reflect his art with this new product.

Teri W

Teri W

Sep 04, 2017

Such bold colors! Beautiful!

Ro

Ro

Sep 04, 2017

Gorgeous card. I love the contrasting blues to the yellow of the sunflower. It really makes the flower pop

Kayla

Kayla

Sep 04, 2017

My favorite so far!

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Sep 04, 2017

That’s a gorgeous card! I love the background stamp used and the beautiful sunflower!

Lisa

Lisa

Sep 03, 2017

This is a must have background, really pretty card.

Toni

Toni

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely card – really like how the starry background stamp pops the sunflower.

Susan H

Susan H

Sep 03, 2017

Really nice card and I liked how you used the Versamark for the background.

Kate B

Kate B

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeous! I love the Starry Night background stamp!

Tina H

Tina H

Sep 03, 2017

Love the colors! Love the background! Beautiful card!!

Jessica Lyczynski

Jessica Lyczynski

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful colors, beautiful card. nicknatewes@msn.com

Lisa Bzibziak

Lisa Bzibziak

Sep 03, 2017

Quite awesome! Love what you did with the background… yet another technique I need to try!

Carolyn Sharkas

Carolyn Sharkas

Sep 03, 2017

I am definitely in love with this sunflower stamp. So beautiful. The Starry Night background is gorgeous, too. Love Van Gogh. Thanks so much for sharing.

Elaine B

Elaine B

Sep 03, 2017

Nice backgrounds

Kitty Tatman

Kitty Tatman

Sep 03, 2017

Love the colors in the background! Can’t wait to play with this kit. Hero Arts never disappoints.

Sue Rhodes

Sue Rhodes

Sep 03, 2017

The background technique sounds like fun, and it looks beautiful. Thank you for your creativity!

Christa M

Christa M

Sep 03, 2017

Love your background beautiful

Janis in ID

Janis in ID

Sep 03, 2017

Such a stunning card with the gorgeous sunflower and awe-inspiring background!
<3 J

jwoolbright at gmail dot com
HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com

evelyn larson

evelyn larson

Sep 03, 2017

What a joyful background. Van Gogh has nothing on you. I would really love to see this card on you tube.

Carolyn P

Carolyn P

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card and technique. Thanks.

Neshia

Neshia

Sep 03, 2017

The card is beautiful, the sunflower is gorgeous.

Neshia

Neshia

Sep 03, 2017

The card is beautiful, the sunflower is gorgeous.

Patt H.

Patt H.

Sep 03, 2017

A totally awesome card! Love the beautifully colored sunflower & the Starry Night background is amazing!!

fd91354

fd91354

Sep 03, 2017

Love the background colors you used. The pumpkins have nice hues as well.

Denise Kasbohm

Denise Kasbohm

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful! I love your background. What a great kit!

Penny Whitlock

Penny Whitlock

Sep 03, 2017

So pretty… thanks for sharing.

susan r wareham

susan r wareham

Sep 03, 2017

Really like that background

Karen P

Karen P

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are one of my favorites. Beautiful background as well.

Nancy Hinojosa

Nancy Hinojosa

Sep 03, 2017

I am not understanding smooshing the ink. Does that mean you stamped with the pads? The card is beautiful and would like more info on the smoosh technique. Im still new to stamping.

Leigh G

Leigh G

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are for more than fall. Love this design

karenajo

karenajo

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are one of my favorites too ! Maybe that comes from being from Kansas ! Great background – love the swirling design !

Karolina K

Karolina K

Sep 03, 2017

This sunflowers stamp is stunning!

Renee

Renee

Sep 03, 2017

I love sunflowers!

Gretchen n

Gretchen n

Sep 03, 2017

Love how you used the background bad stamp with versamark. Gorgeous card!

Shannon Fralish

Shannon Fralish

Sep 03, 2017

Love your flower and “starry night” combo — both so beautiful!!

Eileen Mikos

Eileen Mikos

Sep 03, 2017

I love this card. I can’t wait for the release!

Kim Smart

Kim Smart

Sep 03, 2017

Loving that background!!!

Janet

Janet

Sep 03, 2017

This is stunning!!

k prakken

k prakken

Sep 03, 2017

The colors you used for your card are great. Lovely card.

Golda

Golda

Sep 03, 2017

This is fantastic! I love how your beautiful background makes your image and sentiment really stand out.

Gail Scott

Gail Scott

Sep 03, 2017

How fabulous is this! Love the background and the added sequins – so beautiful! TFS

Michelle Schonacj

Michelle Schonacj

Sep 03, 2017

Your card is gorgeous! I love sunflowers too and this set doesn’t disappoint!

Michelle Schonadk

Michelle Schonadk

Sep 03, 2017

Your card is gorgeous! I love sunflowers too and this set doesn’t disappoint!

Lorraine

Lorraine

Sep 03, 2017

That sunflower is just gorgeous against that background!

Sandy Dasai

Sandy Dasai

Sep 03, 2017

I really like the colors you used to stamp the images. All complement each other so well. Can wait to try these out when I get my kit!

JAS424

JAS424

Sep 03, 2017

Lovin’ the look of the Starry Night background. Super card.

Hannah Y

Hannah Y

Sep 03, 2017

Love the background stamp! Such a pretty card.

Alexandra Madison

Alexandra Madison

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeous card! Beautiful sunflower. I love the background! I picture a windy, fall day.

 Maryjo Monterosso

Maryjo Monterosso

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card, Love the background and the gorgeous sunflower.

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Melissa SunshineHoneyBee

Sep 03, 2017

Like the wonderfully colored sunflower with the wonderful artsy background.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”

Janet Ingraham

Janet Ingraham

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful colors for the sunflower-and that background lovely

Anna

Anna

Sep 03, 2017

The background is wonderful! Perfect with the sunflower. Very nice.

Colleen F

Colleen F

Sep 03, 2017

Love it so much, especially that background, it looks like preprinted cardstock!

BARBARA-Jean

BARBARA-Jean

Sep 03, 2017

Van Gogh has nothing on. you! love the background and the sunflower of course!

ChrisO

ChrisO

Sep 03, 2017

You had me at sunflower! :) Love the card.

Steven Staley

Steven Staley

Sep 03, 2017

Love techniques background on the card! Thanks for sharing.

Mary Holshouser

Mary Holshouser

Sep 03, 2017

You can see the swirl of the wind in
the background. The sunflower
really pops off the blue.
Fantastic card.
thanks for sharing.

Liz mca

Liz mca

Sep 03, 2017

Love that sunflower

Sue LD

Sue LD

Sep 03, 2017

Great background for this wonderful sunflower—one of my favorite flowers.

Melissa Craig

Melissa Craig

Sep 03, 2017

Wow! Absolutely stunning background and the sunflower just jumps off the base.

LANI BROWN

LANI BROWN

Sep 03, 2017

Love it! So “Van Gogh”!

caroleann

caroleann

Sep 03, 2017

Stunning with that background – it just pops with fall colors!!! Love it!!

Kirsty Vittetoe

Kirsty Vittetoe

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeous creation and so artsy, it reminds me of the starry night and sun flower combined!

Katrina

Katrina

Sep 03, 2017

I also lie van gogh’s starry night and I love your background!

Karen

Karen

Sep 03, 2017

Beautifully done and so lovely on that awesome blue background. Really makes the sunflower pop!

Kat4

Kat4

Sep 03, 2017

The background stamp is a “must have”. Can be sued on many types of cards. Love the sunflowers too!

Margaret

Margaret

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely cheerful card! Love that sunflower and the background is gorgeous!

Lori Ritchie

Lori Ritchie

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely background, and I love this sunflower, my favorite flower!

Debbie Saunders

Debbie Saunders

Sep 03, 2017

Fall colors are great for card making
beautiful card

Velvet

Velvet

Sep 03, 2017

what a great background! I’m looking forward to seeing the whole kit.

Gail Anderson

Gail Anderson

Sep 03, 2017

I love sunflowers, too, and love this card. The background is perfect for the Fall look…looks like swirling winds.

Judy

Judy

Sep 03, 2017

The beautiful sunflower really shines against the Starry background!

Debi W

Debi W

Sep 03, 2017

Love this card Ilina. Does seem like a lot of steps but I’m going to try and replicate your card just to see how it goes. I especially like the way you did the blue background.

Cathy

Cathy

Sep 03, 2017

The background reminds me of a corn maze. Great job love this card..

Stacey Kowbel

Stacey Kowbel

Sep 03, 2017

Love that background!

Adam S.

Adam S.

Sep 03, 2017

I love the bright color contrast in this card it gives it a great pop of color reflective of the end of summer and the beginning of fall.

Cynthia Xavier

Cynthia Xavier

Sep 03, 2017

The background on your card is awesome. Great blending of colors.

Lynn

Lynn

Sep 03, 2017

I love sunflowers. Awesome background.

Nancy Sue

Nancy Sue

Sep 03, 2017

Can’t wait to mix my ink colors to get those special effects on the sunflowers and pumpkins. May even try something special on the kitty cat.

Kathy Jo

Kathy Jo

Sep 03, 2017

Love the sunflower on the beautiful blue background. Just gorgeous! Can’t wait to see the kit!

Jeanette D.

Jeanette D.

Sep 03, 2017

That Background is stunning! Looks like I’m going to need to get some of the add-ons as well :)

Auntie Biza

Auntie Biza

Sep 03, 2017

The background is amazing

Jackie S

Jackie S

Sep 03, 2017

Love the bright yellow sunflowers against such a bold background. Thanks

Bonnie D-D

Bonnie D-D

Sep 03, 2017

Love this one!

Barbara Rademacher

Barbara Rademacher

Sep 03, 2017

OMG, I am in love with this kit…really! The sunflower has a separate center? That is too good to be true. I can’t wait, I can’t wait, I can’t wait. I am going to spend so much money !!! Wow! I want my kit now!

Marianna

Marianna

Sep 03, 2017

Your sunflower looks beautiful against that gorgeous background. Lovely card! Can’t wait to see the full kit

Sabrina Radican

Sabrina Radican

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card and I love the background!!

mary ann

mary ann

Sep 03, 2017

that background is great

Carol H.

Carol H.

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful background and love the sunflower!

Aimee

Aimee

Sep 03, 2017

The sunflower is stunning in its range of color. I love the layered look which bring such reality to the flower. Beautiful card!

Laura Whelan

Laura Whelan

Sep 03, 2017

that background stamp is amazing as is the cool technique you used to achieve it. i’ve never heard of this but will be giving it a go soon! thanks for the gorgeous inspiration!

Kathy Aguilar

Kathy Aguilar

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are my middle daughters favorite flower! Her Birthday is the 29th of September! Perfect timeing for her bday card! Thanks Hero Arts!! Putting this stamp set to work as soon as I get it!

Janet D.

Janet D.

Sep 03, 2017

Such a beautiful sunflower, coloring is so vivid!

Stephanie Desbiens-McDonald

Stephanie Desbiens-McDonald

Sep 03, 2017

Again sunflowers!! Love love love, they are my favorite! Can’t wait to get this! Beautiful card, and that background is hypnotic…

Valerie

Valerie

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card! I love the effect you got with the Versemark and embossing powder.

carol

carol

Sep 03, 2017

WOW! Such a striking background for the star of the stage – your beautiful sunflower! All that’s needed: a frame! This would be a lovely piece of home decor…
~carol

janet

janet

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful colours on the fabulous sunflower and the dark background really emphasizes the lovely yellows :-)

Julia D.

Julia D.

Sep 03, 2017

I love this card! So Vincent Van Gogh! The background you created is lovely and sets off the sunflower beautifully. Thank you for the chance to win this great kit!

teresamnj

teresamnj

Sep 03, 2017

This card reminds me of a van Gogh. Simply stunning!

Angela W

Angela W

Sep 03, 2017

I love this background stamp with the sunflowers! It reminded me of Van Gogh immediately and is a great idea!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Sep 03, 2017

This is really pretty – love the gorgeous background. And the sunflower is one of my favorites!

stephanie

stephanie

Sep 03, 2017

I love that background stamp.

Susan Lang

Susan Lang

Sep 03, 2017

That background stamp is amazing. Love the colors!

Brandi Ryals

Brandi Ryals

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are my favorite too! I love how you did the background. Everything is beautiful. I can’t wait to see everything that comes in the kit!

LaNell Taylor

LaNell Taylor

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers make me smile! Beautiful card.

Brenda in IN

Brenda in IN

Sep 03, 2017

Wow, that sunflower is so vibrant. The background is beautiful and the sunflower just pops on it.

BeverlyBL

BeverlyBL

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card. I love all the details you added. Totally worth your efforts.

Brandy Duncan

Brandy Duncan

Sep 03, 2017

Love the background on your card, and the sunflower is gorgeous. I can’t wait to see the entire kit.

Anne Wylie

Anne Wylie

Sep 03, 2017

Love the sunflower and the Starry Background Bold print is the perfect background. Great job Ilina!

Deborah Kaye

Deborah Kaye

Sep 03, 2017

This is gorgeous! I love how you did the background!

Lytona

Lytona

Sep 03, 2017

I also love sunflowers. Such a beautiful card.

Yvonne

Yvonne

Sep 03, 2017

Love your background! It’s very cool, and I can see how it could be very versatile, too. Really nice! Thanks for sharing how you did it, too!

Sladjana Perisic

Sladjana Perisic

Sep 03, 2017

So much great detail in this card and that beautiful sunflower against the blue background is perfect!

Dee Earnshaw

Dee Earnshaw

Sep 03, 2017

wow the background on this card is amazing. Thanks for the ideas:)

Essie

Essie

Sep 03, 2017

Terrific new designs… I love sunflowers, and the background stamp just rocks!

Kathy Anderlini

Kathy Anderlini

Sep 03, 2017

I’m loving the stary background. Gorgeous!

Kim Gottlieb

Kim Gottlieb

Sep 03, 2017

So love your background! Simply a lovely card.

Anita Collins

Anita Collins

Sep 03, 2017

The card is just beautiful, I love everything about it. The background and the sunflower, so simple but so elegant. I would love to receive this card. Thank you

Glenda Sultan

Glenda Sultan

Sep 03, 2017

Love, love, love the background! reminds me Vincent Van Gogh.

Diane Stricker

Diane Stricker

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely card.

nancy

nancy

Sep 03, 2017

Oh my goodness this card is beautiful. Looks like this kit is a must have!

Dee Ann Matthews

Dee Ann Matthews

Sep 03, 2017

Fabulous colors and images that can make anyone a Van Gogh!

Denise Dolder

Denise Dolder

Sep 03, 2017

I LOVE how the sunflower pops on that dark background. Beautiful!

Dell Richards

Dell Richards

Sep 03, 2017

Sunflowers are fabulous; just like this card! I love the color combinations you chose.

Carol Bostick

Carol Bostick

Sep 03, 2017

There’s nothing that says fall like a beautiful sunflower!

C4G

C4G

Sep 03, 2017

Falloween is my favorite time of the year!

Maria B

Maria B

Sep 03, 2017

The orange and blue colors make a nice contrast.

Jeanne

Jeanne

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeous card! Thanks for sharing!

Della schmidt

Della schmidt

Sep 03, 2017

Stunning card.

Judie Attard

Judie Attard

Sep 03, 2017

Wow this card is amazing! It certainly reminds me of Van Gogh’s starry night!

Oliev

Oliev

Sep 03, 2017

Awesome card!

CherriB

CherriB

Sep 03, 2017

Thank you for the great detail s to how you made your card! I cannot wait to see the entire kit!

Sallyann

Sallyann

Sep 03, 2017

Love the Starry Night look…have loved it since forever! You did Van Gogh proud. And that sunflower coloring is amazing!

Della schmidt

Della schmidt

Sep 03, 2017

Absolutely stunning card!!

Audrey

Audrey

Sep 03, 2017

This card evokes the feeling of Van Gogh art. How lovely!

Helen Gullett

Helen Gullett

Sep 03, 2017

This is so beautiful! The sunflower stands out with that darker background.

Robin P

Robin P

Sep 03, 2017

Awesome card. Love everything about it.

Amy Cooley

Amy Cooley

Sep 03, 2017

Very pretty background and sunflowers always make for such a cheery card.

Thuy Conde

Thuy Conde

Sep 03, 2017

Way too cute! the sunflower makes the card a “harvest time” card.

LaDonna Balliett

LaDonna Balliett

Sep 03, 2017

Love it. I love sunflowers. Can’t wait to get this kit.

Peege04

Peege04

Sep 03, 2017

Wow! I just love your technique here. I’m really feeling Van Gogh.

Tammy

Tammy

Sep 03, 2017

The backgrounds are what are making these cards stand out. I love this background.

Elena

Elena

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeous! I love sunflowers!

Naama E

Naama E

Sep 03, 2017

This is GORGEOUS, I love van Gogh and could totally see the inspiration ^^
This kit is making me so happy, can’t wait to get inky with it ❤

Michele

Michele

Sep 03, 2017

I love the background. Lovely sunflowers. Thanks for sharing.

Jeanne Beam

Jeanne Beam

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely card. Love the background and the Sunflower. Thanks for sharing

Joan

Joan

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely card. I too love sunflowers and love the way you created your card with this one. Oh my, another background stamp to add to my list. This card kit looks like a fantastic one with lots of great add-ons!

Sharon Brand

Sharon Brand

Sep 03, 2017

WOW! This is a work of art! Beautiful flower and
gorgeous background.

Cathy R

Cathy R

Sep 03, 2017

Kit gets more exciting with each post

Christy Q

Christy Q

Sep 03, 2017

immediately upon seeing Iliana’s card, I thought of Van Gogh as she captured his colors and movement so beautifully. Love the technique she used and will try that as it looks so easy and gives so much pop!

Jackie Adair

Jackie Adair

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card! I love sunflowers!!

Laura Buehler

Laura Buehler

Sep 03, 2017

The starry background and the sunflower make such a bold statement.

Valerie

Valerie

Sep 03, 2017

I love the Starry Night background, and I love the way you used it with the sunflower.

SueB

SueB

Sep 03, 2017

Such a beautiful card! Love it!! I think I need to get this kit!

beth

beth

Sep 03, 2017

That sunflower card is stunning! I would love to play around with those materials.

Kathryn D

Kathryn D

Sep 03, 2017

Love the autumn theme of this kit

Alison Pecoul

Alison Pecoul

Sep 03, 2017

I love the ‘Starry Night’ background. So Beautiful.

Ikeda Evans

Ikeda Evans

Sep 03, 2017

Love the background on this card.

Terri

Terri

Sep 03, 2017

Looks like I will be purchasing the Starry Background stamp. I love what you have done with the kit!

Mary D

Mary D

Sep 03, 2017

Love the beautiful card with contrast between the blue background and bright sunflower.

Julia Cissell

Julia Cissell

Sep 03, 2017

Love the sunflower! Great tips. Thanks, Ilina.

Karen Mills

Karen Mills

Sep 03, 2017

Very pretty, love the background.

Lynne

Lynne

Sep 03, 2017

Lovely!

Kirsten

Kirsten

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card. I LOVE the background stamp you used. It’s on my list of things to purchase on Tuesday. Thanks for sharing.

Gina

Gina

Sep 03, 2017

Great card. Can’t wait to see the entire kit!!

MandaLJ

MandaLJ

Sep 03, 2017

What a beautiful card! I thought Van Gogh straight away – that background is wonderful!

Judith

Judith

Sep 03, 2017

Very nice background stamp. I think it would be stunning too in greens or reds.

Starqueen

Starqueen

Sep 03, 2017

Cool background on a sunny, watt card…love it!

Annie Collins

Annie Collins

Sep 03, 2017

Beautiful card. Love the background it reminds me of Starry night by Van Gogh.

Katarina Frejd

Katarina Frejd

Sep 03, 2017

Gorgeouscard, I lovesunflowers!

yva tan

yva tan

Sep 03, 2017

so beautiful , especially the background, could use that for lots of cards

Karen L K

Karen L K

Sep 02, 2017

That sunflower looks great over that nice background! I too love sunflowers. The more I see of that background stamp the more I like it.

Tammy

Tammy

Sep 02, 2017

Love the creativity, you make it sound so easy! ?

Allisa

Allisa

Sep 02, 2017

Can’t wait to see the full kit!

Camala

Camala

Sep 02, 2017

Beautifully done! Love the background!

Felicia

Felicia

Sep 02, 2017

Oh my!

Kerryn

Kerryn

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card. Love the background

Brenda Lubrant

Brenda Lubrant

Sep 02, 2017

I love he add on background stamp. It really works well with Fall scenes.

Effie

Effie

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card, especially love the background.

Josmary

Josmary

Sep 02, 2017

Love the card. That background is awesome

Betty Chen

Betty Chen

Sep 02, 2017

Oh I absolutely adore this card. What a gorgeous background! ?

Sabrinna

Sabrinna

Sep 02, 2017

Ilina! this is so pretty! like a lone sunflower on a night sky, standing tall. LOVE it!

Susy Ramirez

Susy Ramirez

Sep 02, 2017

Lovely card. Vibrant sunflower. My favorite part is the background.

Melisse

Melisse

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card! I can’t wait to try this sunflower and appreciate the tips for inking.

Leanne in Cali

Leanne in Cali

Sep 02, 2017

That new background stamp looks awesome! Thanks for sharing your beautiful card and wonderful sunflower!!

Barbara

Barbara

Sep 02, 2017

Wondering if those sequins come with this kit, I must have that background stamp¡

Derrica Brown

Derrica Brown

Sep 02, 2017

Van Gogh and Sunflowers. You can’t go wrong!!!

Tracy A

Tracy A

Sep 02, 2017

Great card. I love that background. The colors are wonderful.

Stef White

Stef White

Sep 02, 2017

Such a pretty autumn card. I love how HA inks react with Versamark. Can’t wait to see he whole kit!

Alice

Alice

Sep 02, 2017

Your card is lovely.

Mo Murphy

Mo Murphy

Sep 02, 2017

Thanks for sharing how you created the background! It is fabulous!

Jean G.

Jean G.

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card. Great for backgrounds.

Nancy Deffner

Nancy Deffner

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card! The background is fabulous. Can’t wait to get this kit.

Kelley H

Kelley H

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card!

Melynn

Melynn

Sep 02, 2017

The sunflower is just beautiful but that background is stunning.
Can’t wait to buy that.

Brenda

Brenda

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card! Love the idea of being able to use less ink colors and still stamp multiple layers!

Francine

Francine

Sep 02, 2017

Oh, I love that background stamp. Your card is lovely. Thanks for sharing.

sahri walker

sahri walker

Sep 02, 2017

Love this car, I grew ssunflowers this summer, this will be on my list.

Mario

Mario

Sep 02, 2017

Ilina, thanks for explaining so well what you did! It’s an awesome work!

Elaine C

Elaine C

Sep 02, 2017

That background stamp is amazing! What a beautiful card!

Christina Rannow

Christina Rannow

Sep 02, 2017

Super cute!

Rachel Walton

Rachel Walton

Sep 02, 2017

I love the allusion of wind blowing that the background stamp creates. It’s fun and whimsical.

Lauren

Lauren

Sep 02, 2017

Very vibrant and beautiful! Love that background!

Ton

Ton

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card

Sherry Olson

Sherry Olson

Sep 02, 2017

Sunflowers are my favorite flower. I am excited knowing I will have this stamp set soon.

Vikki H

Vikki H

Sep 02, 2017

Oh, boy, this is a wonderful fall kit!

sandy quilici

sandy quilici

Sep 02, 2017

i love the sunflowers

Lauren

Lauren

Sep 02, 2017

Love this! Defintinely getting some Van Gogh vibes!

Elaine Lewis

Elaine Lewis

Sep 02, 2017

Imreally like the background stamp.

Lonya

Lonya

Sep 02, 2017

Starry night is an all time favorite, I am going to have to have that stamp!

Theda

Theda

Sep 02, 2017

Fall is my favorite season of the year. Can’t wait to see the kit.

Sharon

Sharon

Sep 02, 2017

That background is perfect for the sunflower! I can see using that stamp a lot.

Diane Conklin

Diane Conklin

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card! I love the background.

Randy

Randy

Sep 02, 2017

This kit looks amazing already!

Lorraine

Lorraine

Sep 02, 2017

Looking forward to a larger stamp in the kit

Laura Staley

Laura Staley

Sep 02, 2017

Love the background you created! And who doesn’t love sunflowers! Terrific card!

Leonie Haines

Leonie Haines

Sep 02, 2017

Love the warm colours and the sunflower is so realistic

Tania

Tania

Sep 02, 2017

Such a pretty card! Love how the dark background makes the sunflower pop.

Linda Peabody

Linda Peabody

Sep 02, 2017

Love this sunflower!

Catherine

Catherine

Sep 02, 2017

Love the way the Hero Arts Inks layer and blend. Your Starry Night creation is spot on!

Caitlin

Caitlin

Sep 02, 2017

Love this color combo!

Julia Longtin

Julia Longtin

Sep 02, 2017

Wow that is really a gorgeous card. I can totally see the Van Gough influence too!

Nina

Nina

Sep 02, 2017

Very pretty card. I like how this kit really does look more like art than stamped images. Super pretty.

Stacey f

Stacey f

Sep 02, 2017

Love the vibrant colors! So very beautiful! Love the details in the background!

Sara Jara

Sara Jara

Sep 02, 2017

Maravilloso, espero con ansias que llegue. Chile

Elise Smith

Elise Smith

Sep 02, 2017

This is stunning! I love the background :)

Emmie W

Emmie W

Sep 02, 2017

Love the solitary sunflower against the blue. Great job!

Stephanie in Corralitos

Stephanie in Corralitos

Sep 02, 2017

Great inking technique.. Thanks for sharing.

Jessica Haines

Jessica Haines

Sep 02, 2017

Striking card

Kara Taft

Kara Taft

Sep 02, 2017

This card is a definite must for my stamping collection. Thank you for creating amazing products.

Kara Taft

Kara Taft

Sep 02, 2017

This card is a definite must for my stamping collection. Thank you for creating amazing products.

Karen T

Karen T

Sep 02, 2017

I do love sunflowers! I love everything about fall – my favorite season! I already love this kit!

dgolly

dgolly

Sep 02, 2017

I love these sunflowers. Can’t wait until release day.

Stephanie T

Stephanie T

Sep 02, 2017

The yellow shades of the flower is amazing against that dark blue.

Terri C.

Terri C.

Sep 02, 2017

I really like your card. I’m writing down the inks you used to order with my kit.

Madge brock

Madge brock

Sep 02, 2017

Oh I just love sunflowers they are in my kitchen I had some planted just live these

Debbie Rumpza

Debbie Rumpza

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous sunflower card!!

Elizabeth Burke

Elizabeth Burke

Sep 02, 2017

Oh my goodness, this is a gorgeous card……

jayne

jayne

Sep 02, 2017

Love the VanGoh style sunflowers

Carla Hundley

Carla Hundley

Sep 02, 2017

Love that background!
Gorgeous inking on the
sunflower.
Carla from Utah

Elena Pham

Elena Pham

Sep 02, 2017

I really like this background. I love the sunflower, this is a beautiful card.

Cher Marsino

Cher Marsino

Sep 02, 2017

That sunflower is so pretty against that background

Lindarub

Lindarub

Sep 02, 2017

Love how you used the sunflower on your card.

Linda M.

Linda M.

Sep 02, 2017

So pretty! Love the sunflower in this kit!

Barb Schmitz

Barb Schmitz

Sep 02, 2017

I adore the color combinations you used here ?

Ann

Ann

Sep 02, 2017

Just love seeing all the beautiful inspiration from this kit! Such a pretty sun flower and background.

Eva

Eva

Sep 02, 2017

Cool card!

Eva

Eva

Sep 02, 2017

Cool card!

Krissie

Krissie

Sep 02, 2017

Absolutely gorgeous. Wow!

Patty

Patty

Sep 02, 2017

Love all the beautiful layering of stamps. So pretty.

Bev

Bev

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful layering Ilina. I also like the palette of yellows, greens and blues. Pretty!

spatch

spatch

Sep 02, 2017

Great take on the Van Gogh painting! The colors in the kit are so fall. Beautiful!

Zehra

Zehra

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card, love the background

KimMJ

KimMJ

Sep 02, 2017

Stunning card! The background is simply gorgeous and really makes the sunflower pop. Thanx for the inspiration

Linda M

Linda M

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful sunflower. Interesting coloring and inking techniques.

Heidi S.

Heidi S.

Sep 02, 2017

I’m really excited about that background stamp. It’s my favorite thing so far!

Lea Lawson

Lea Lawson

Sep 02, 2017

Wow…this is amazing! It has such a Starry Night feel to it!

Viveca V.

Viveca V.

Sep 02, 2017

Sunflowers and a starry night does make one think of Van Gogh so I can see where you were going with this card Ilina. I love the background!

Sandra Resendiz

Sandra Resendiz

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful result with the layer stamps, I need to have more inks

Alie Trujillo

Alie Trujillo

Sep 02, 2017

Sunflowers are good to have for prosperity, they are not only beautiful but bring good fortune to your home,

Susan

Susan

Sep 02, 2017

I love the colors and is very reminiscent of Van Gogh.

Stephanie Bleeker

Stephanie Bleeker

Sep 02, 2017

This is my favorite sample yet! I am just in love with that background stamp – I’m so excited to get it. Beautiful Fall cards.

Denise

Denise

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful colors on this card. Great job. Love the background too!

Roslyn

Roslyn

Sep 02, 2017

I do love that background! So many possibilities!

Sandra

Sandra

Sep 02, 2017

Van Gogh is one of my favorite artists also and I am a huge fan of Starry Starry Night — which I thought of immediately when I saw your card. Thanks for sharing, I can’t wait to see the rest of the kit! =)

Edlyn

Edlyn

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful coloring. I love the sunflower image! Looking forward to seeing the whole kit.

Karry

Karry

Sep 02, 2017

Love this card! Love the colors used!

Michelle Scherer

Michelle Scherer

Sep 02, 2017

I love Van Gogh also. He loved sunflowers too. Very creative card.

Amy

Amy

Sep 02, 2017

Lovely. Am loving that background even more with this card.

kari mano

kari mano

Sep 02, 2017

Lovely card! I just adore this sunflower so much. Excited to see more of the kit & add on’s :)

Lori

Lori

Sep 02, 2017

Love this so much!

Carol K

Carol K

Sep 02, 2017

Again with the beautiful background and the gorgeous sunflower …

Heidi Macy

Heidi Macy

Sep 02, 2017

This is so beautiful. The colors have a french country feel, but it is more modern. TFS!

Linda Griffin

Linda Griffin

Sep 02, 2017

Awgh…..dreamy!…Love it!

Katherine

Katherine

Sep 02, 2017

this is stunning!

Rosemary D

Rosemary D

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous design… love that sunflower!!

chark

chark

Sep 02, 2017

wow! beautiful!

Christine

Christine

Sep 02, 2017

I just love this background. The sunflower is awesome too.

Karen Lingel

Karen Lingel

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful card. Tahnks for the opportunity to win.

Heather H.

Heather H.

Sep 02, 2017

I’m still loving this background stamp and the sunfower is gorgeous. I love the colors you used.

Tracie Pond

Tracie Pond

Sep 02, 2017

Neat card….the background reminds me of wind.

Sherri Clifford

Sherri Clifford

Sep 02, 2017

I love this card! So pretty. I must have the Starry Night background stamp.

Claudia N

Claudia N

Sep 02, 2017

Love the background! Very pretty card!

Nicole

Nicole

Sep 02, 2017

The sunflower and the starry background work beautifully together!

margie

margie

Sep 02, 2017

I think I’m going to need extras love your background.

Marjorie Dumontier

Marjorie Dumontier

Sep 02, 2017

Very nice card !

Beverley Hollis

Beverley Hollis

Sep 02, 2017

What a beautiful card! Can’t wait to play with this kit!

leslie pierson

leslie pierson

Sep 02, 2017

beautiful card I love sunflowers and this one looks fresh picked.

charlotte

charlotte

Sep 02, 2017

Love this!

Alison Heikkila

Alison Heikkila

Sep 02, 2017

Wow!!! This is so very reminiscent of Van Gogh, and I absolutely love it! Once again, Hero Arts has a fantastic kit!

Sue McRae

Sue McRae

Sep 02, 2017

Love how the sunflower pops against the swirly background!

Leslie S

Leslie S

Sep 02, 2017

Glorious!!! Thanks all! Can’t wait for the release.

Sandy Dietrich

Sandy Dietrich

Sep 02, 2017

The colors are WOW! Not sure I can live without that background stamp, lol.

Lindar C

Lindar C

Sep 02, 2017

Looks like a bit of everything in this kit.

Cindy Rice

Cindy Rice

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card!

Donna Ligon

Donna Ligon

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card! This is going to be an amazing kit!

Celeste Cassino

Celeste Cassino

Sep 02, 2017

I love the dramatic use of color in this one.

Michelle C Montemurro

Michelle C Montemurro

Sep 02, 2017

The background is so pretty.

Betty

Betty

Sep 02, 2017

Cute card for fall!

Crystal

Crystal

Sep 02, 2017

Such a beautiful card…so vibrant! I think I’m going to have to buy that background stamp; I love Van Gogh and his Starry Night, too.?

Tess Hackett

Tess Hackett

Sep 02, 2017

Love, love this Van Gogh inspired card. What a beautiful use of the kit. Lovely ?

Arianna Barbara

Arianna Barbara

Sep 02, 2017

Stunning card and colours!!! Love it!!!

deborah345

deborah345

Sep 02, 2017

Love this fall set.

Mindy Eggen

Mindy Eggen

Sep 02, 2017

this is absolutely stunning! i adore that background!

karen chester

karen chester

Sep 02, 2017

The sunflower in front of the starry night sky; is so romantic. I can’t wait to get my own set. I think the starry night sky with the way it was done on this card will be excellent to use with the zodiac stamps that I bought as the add on last month.

Linda

Linda

Sep 02, 2017

Isn’t it amazing how versatile versamark is? I am impressed!

Cassie D

Cassie D

Sep 02, 2017

I love that background stamp. It’s on my list m! Beautiful card :) I love Van Gogh too

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Sep 02, 2017

Love that gorgeous background and beautiful sunflower! Lovely card! Looks like a fabulous kit!

Kailash

Kailash

Sep 02, 2017

Gorgeous card, love that flower:-)))

Jude

Jude

Sep 02, 2017

Beautiful. Love the colors you used together.

Konnie

Konnie

Sep 02, 2017

I love, love, love sunflowers and I love multi step stamping. Then what is better than having a matching die…..how awesome!

HelenK

HelenK

Sep 02, 2017

Vincent Van Gogh !!!

SarahC

SarahC

Sep 02, 2017

Oh my this is just beautiful. Can’t wait to play. TFS

littlen

littlen

Sep 02, 2017

Very pretty card for Fall. TFS.

Anne B

Anne B

Sep 02, 2017

Love your card, Ilina. That Starry Background is just fabulous!

Lisa

Lisa

Sep 02, 2017

I love the impressionistic vibe I am getting from this card! That background is gorgeous! Paired with the sunflower image, it makes for a lovely card.

Ana

Ana

Sep 02, 2017

You are right, this reminds me of Van Gogh’s paintings. I love the card you’ve created!?

Joanne L

Joanne L

Sep 02, 2017

I’ve been intrigued to try using colored pencils in combination with inks or alcohol markers, etc so that the colored pencils add more intricate definition that cannot be easily achieved with the markers on their own. this is so beautiful!!! I cannot wait until this kit is unveiled on Tuesday afternoon!!! I have a few of these kits and I think that they are the best value on the card-making market for kits, usually priced at half of their value, that is FANTASTIC, so are the add-ons that are available too. Thank you Hero Arts for bringing out such fantastic kits for us each month!

Amy Vitriani

Amy Vitriani

Sep 02, 2017

Stunning card Ilina!! I love the beautiful background you created to go with your beautiful sunflower! I too love Van Gogh so really I enjoyed this card!

Izzy Scrap

Izzy Scrap

Sep 02, 2017

WOW ! It looks like a Van Gogh painting ! Stunning design, I love it ! Thanks for sharing.

Barbara Howell

Barbara Howell

Sep 02, 2017

Your Sunflower is fabulous and so is your background. I love the idea of using the Versamark ink on that beautiful background stamp. Thanks for sharing.

linda bostedt

linda bostedt

Sep 02, 2017

great creation. I so love this kit already

jayne

jayne

Sep 02, 2017

The sunflowers from this kit reminds me of
the Julia Roberts movie Mona Lisa Smiles so pretty!

ShariW

ShariW

Sep 02, 2017

I am so loving this new kit. I like how you did the background, but then I like so much of your art!

Kim Matthews

Kim Matthews

Sep 02, 2017

Love the combination of blue with sunflowers. Thanks for sharing!

Kim Hund

Kim Hund

Sep 02, 2017

Oh WOW!!! That sunflower sure pops on that background. Love, love, love it. Stunning!!!