September My Monthly Hero Countdown: Idea #4 + Giveaway!
We're back for another post as we count down to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 4th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. For something a little different, this card was created by our product designers rather than our Creative Team...
For today's card, we had a ton of fun combining the September My Monthly Hero kit with a cool product that you can find at many retailers - Chibitronics! The Chibitronics paper circuit pieces are not included in this month's kit, but since the theme of the kit is the lantern plant, we were inspired to use it!
We began by embossing the lantern plant and vase in gold embossing powder. The plate image was embossed with the new red embossing powder, which is an optional add-on to this month's kit. Then we watercolored with the fun little Daniel Smith dot palette that's part of the kit!
The die for this branch of lantern plant has one little area that is cut away, allowing you to highlight the red berries that form inside the lantern plant. Or as we did here - light it up like an actual lantern! We built the circuit by following the instructions included with the Chibitronics pieces. Another fun kit element this month is a set of maple leaf sticky notes! We cut off a piece of one, and placed it behind the cut out lantern plant to give the Chibitronics light a reddish glow.
Here's an image of the glowing plant! If you visit our Instagram account today (HERE), you'll be able to see a short clip of the light-up feature!
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100 Responses
Nan L.
I really love seeing more cards on Kraft color cardstock. It shows a different side to the colors that we like to use! Thank you for sharing your techniques and giving me the inspiration to try it!
Lin Brandyberry
What a fun way to use this kit – love your idea for adding the little spark of light!
Cindyellen Robinson
I am not a big fan of circuitry – but that is a cool card, light up or not!!!
JODI PHILLIPS
I love the stamps and the added light feature is amazing.
Judy Sander
Such a pretty way to highlight the plant with chibatronics. Looking forward to the release this month. I know it’s one I will love.
Sudhamathi
Love the idea of using kraft Cardstock… it just pops the image… love the stamp set..
Laurie
I LOVE this card. Using the lighting element just took it over the edge. Thank you for the inspiration.
Annette Reed
Very pretty! I love the use of the chibitronics-so cool!
Deborah Kaye
Lovely card! I really like the Chibitronics light up element to the card.
Sharon L.
Quite interesting using a light for the lantern.
Kath esquerra
So excited to see what’s in the rest of the kit, so far my ultimate favorite kit was the sentiment kit, the one with the large handwritten thank you, hello, and hugs, I would love that same type like a couple of times a year would be awesome.
K. Eley
Love the light up portion! Hopefully I can find the stuff locally to try that! Another beautiful card as well!
anna cullen
Ingenious idea! Absolutely love how this one came together.
Karen L K
What a fun idea to have the plant light up! Such a nice card!
Nancy Osborn
Oooooo those colors on the Kraft paper is awesome!!! So soft and lovely! TFS! :)
Nancy Fleming
Fantastic card, it would have to be for a very special person!
Dot Schwarze
I haven’t not heard of Chibitronics…… wow!
Heidi Johnson
The pop of the gold embossing is classy. Love it!
Gretchan McDermond
Great creativity with the flower actually lighting up!
D.AnnC
Love the fun irony of a Chinese Lantern plant that actually lights up!!
Evert
Great color choices, can’t wait to see the full kit!
Liza Dehnel
Beautiful. Love the idea
Angie Hollins
I love cards on paper other than white. I tend to go with white cardstock too, but there are just as many options on. Colored cardstock. Thank you for sharing!!!!
Candie Cahill
Love the early tones and softness.
Pamela Toriello
I love the stone colored card stock and the RED embossing powder gives it that extra!
Barb
WHAT? A lantern lit? Perfect!
Elizabeth Garcia
Amazing idea.. what better way to light up this fall season than with an interactive card..awesome work.. can’t wait to get the kit.. I have my alarm ready!!!
Sara
Love this, beautiful!
Renee Thompson
Great job using the more subtle coloring! It seems I like this stamp every way it’s colored!
Chris
Very pretty the colors and look forward to the rest of the kit. What a neat way to try chibitronics. :)
Jana Yeager
Very creative. What a unique plant.
Bonnie Darroch-Dean
Love this card! I have never done the light up cards it looks a bit intimidating. Looking forward to getting this months Hero Arts kit!
Maryann
Glowing plant is awesome! Can’t wait for full reveal
Steven Stodola
I am a new subscriber and can hardly wait for the first (September) kit. The card is beautiful. The ground cherry flower is a great choice for a fall flower.
Rita L Simmons
cute,cute card.tfs
Sarita
Awesome card!
Leslie Birdsall
Such a fun element to add the lights to this beautiful card!
Kirsty Vittetoe
I love the sweet image! So perfect for this time of year!
Brenda
This card is so pretty, thanks for sharing it and can’t wait to see the full reveal.
Lisa KP
Creative idea to light-up your flower-lanterns!
Heidi Rees
How pretty!
Elaine Wood
such a lovely card love the colours really looking forward to the kit
JaNet Wise
How fun! I love the light up feature!! Genius! ♥
Angela
This is really a wonderful idea, love it.♥ The paper and the colors you’ve used matched perfectly together.♥
Karen Lingel
Haha, light-up lantern plant, nice one. Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Pam
What a fun idea, lovely card
Maria D
Cool card, looking forward to seeing the whole kit.
jill dachroeden
Wow, love your color choices!! Autumn is my favorite so I’m especially excited about this kit! Thanks for the opportunity!!
Dot Schwarze
Simply amazing!
Fanny C
Such a fun card! Love the maple note paper in the back!
Lori Barnett
Beautiful card!
littlen
The soft colors and the kraft cardstock look great.
Laura C
This set is a definite MUST HAVE😄
Laura
Such much fun creating this card, TFS!
Laura C
OMG, love this card! The light is fun!
Linda
Beautiful card. I can hardly wait to see the entire set.
Annette Pearce
Interactive cards are so much fun. Thank you for sharing.
Cheyenne Oliva
Omg this is so cool!!
Cindi Lynch
Such pretty greens for this stamp.
aash
How creative! Thanks for the chance to win.
Susan Huber
Such a great way to highlight this image with a light. Great job!
Cindy S
Cute stamp!
Parker Lee
Zowee! What creative talent—thinking to put this little Chibitronics into a lantern plant. Fantastic!
Vikki H
Darling image and fantastic sentiment!
Claudia N
I love interactive cards! Beautiful card, lovely colors.
Katie M
Love that background paper and the light up…. great idea!
Stefanie White
Super cool idea- such a fun addition to the card!
Kimberly Lee
Love the soft colors and the paper
Jacquelyn Harmon
Clever light up! Love it!
Linda S.
Such a clever way to use that stamp.
GLenda M Sultan
That’s an unusual plant. I like the colors chosen. The water coloring makes the plant look very delicate.
Michele W
Love the way you made one of the lanterns light up. How original. Thanks for the inspiration!
Ro
What an original idea. Love the card and am so curious about the kit contents 😊
Carol L
What a great card and sentiment that is perfect.
teresamnj
Just love the gold embossing powder on this card! Makes the paper lanterns just shine!
Johna Rosser
oh, how clever to use the lights behind the cut out. This is a great looking kit, way to go!!!
Gale
I love the use of the different embossing powder in this sample. Thanks for sharing.
Beth Canary-Lee
Anxiously waiting for the new monthly kit! Great creative peeks!
Anita Szokol
Love this flower!
Anita Szokol
Love this flower!
Sherri Lang
Love that light idea. A very pretty card.
Cynthia Link
Love this flower! I used to grow Chinese lanterns… I especially like the contrast of colors. Great card!
Karen Federly
I love the idea of the light up flower. Beautiful card.
Jennifer Lubbock
Love the gold embossing!
Mary Toutlian-Fleer
what a creative and beautiful idea, using lights. the stamps are gorgeous.
Tammi Mixon
Beautiful card!
Debi Walton
This looks like so much fun, Where do we find them to buy.
Nice card by the way.,
Lori Poffenroth
Very clever making the plant into an actual lantern! I’m excited to see the other stamps come in the kit.
Judith K
great images for spring and autumn…love the colors
Melanie Arrowood
That is so very cool!
Mindy Drummond
Wow, just wow! I loved the card at first glance but then the light just blew my mind, so cool!
Martha Berry
Are we getting some Chibitronics to try with this kit? Smashing! I have wanted to try them for the longest time, but I wasn’t sure if I could do that. Can’t wait to see the full reveal.
Laura Leach
so cool! I love chinese lantern plants and this is an especially great card!
Barbara Wolters
What a great idea! Can’t wait to make this card.
Erika Rusch
I love the creativity of making the latern plant light up!
Robin Poupard
Unusual flower! I like it!
MandaLJ
What a pretty card! I love the use of the light for the lantern!
eleanor
I’m loving the chinese lantern stamp. So excited to see what else is in this set.
Erika
cute idea
chark
so lovely!
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