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PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. Comments on this blog post are not tallied. Thank you! Hello friends! HeroFest is in full swing and it's time to celebrate the 7-year anniversary of the My Monthly Hero program with one of our favorite annual traditions! 🎉 Seven years have gone by in a flash and all of us at Hero...

Hey, everybody! It's Maria here and I am so excited that I get to share some really special products with you today. What makes them so special? Well, once a year we all get to vote for our favorite My Monthly Hero kit from the previous year. Once the votes are tallied the most popular kit gets brought back so that we can all get...

Hello friends! We wanted to let you know that our January My Monthly Hero Kit will be released on Monday, January 10 at 10am PT. Please note, this is one week later than usual due to the New Year holiday. Enjoy the extra time to craft with your kits from 2021 and we will see you right here on the blog for some gorgeous kit...

Hello friends, we're so glad you're here! What may seem like an ordinary Wednesday in October is actually a day we've been eager to share with you for quite some time. There's a whole lot of exciting news packed into this post – let's get right to it! Look up, look down, look to the side, look all around heroarts.com. We're thrilled to invite you...

PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. Comments on this blog post are not tallied. Thank you! Hello friends! Before the countdown to our October My Monthly Hero kit begins right here on the blog tomorrow, there is some fun to be had. It's time to celebrate the 6-year anniversary of the My Monthly Hero program! 🎉 Six years have...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating a colorful full panel shaker card with the July 2021 My Monthly Hero Kit. A full panel shaker is one of the easiest shaker cards to make, check out my video below to see how! (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To create this card first I...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a bookmark to share with you created using the new Slimline & Bookmarks Infinity Dies. These dies work perfectly for creating slimline card layers, bookmarks and also the smallest of the layers are perfect for die cutting sentiment strips too. They are extremely versatile! Today, I thought I would create a bookmark. I started off by die...

⭐ LIMITED TIME OFFER ⭐ Hello friends! We have a special limited-time offer to let you know about today. When you subscribe to My Monthly Hero by January 28 (11:59pm PT), you will receive TWO awesome subscriber perks: A free copy of the new 108-page 2021 Hero Arts Catalog Idea Book (a $10 value) A $10-off coupon towards a future order of at least $50...

Happy Saturday! We're back with our third and final Favorites from the Vault giveaway opportunity! During a recent warehouse cleaning session, we were happily surprised to find some hidden treasures -- a handful of past kit items. We gathered every last piece from a few select kits, and now you have a chance to win some SOLD OUT My Monthly Hero kit products! We may...

We're half way through our MMH anniversary month and the fun shows no signs of stopping anytime soon. It's time for our second Favorites from the Vault giveaway opportunity! Backstory: Not long ago, we were cleaning the nooks and crannies of the warehouse and found a handful of kit items. Talk about a happy surprise! We gathered every last piece from a few select kits,...

Hello and Happy Friday! We're bursting with excitement today, as we get to share the results of our favorite kit poll in celebration of My Monthly Hero's 5th anniversary. Big thanks to everyone who took the time to vote and offer feedback! We love bringing these kits to you each month and always look forward to the creativity that happens once the kits are in...

You may have heard -- My Monthly Hero turns 5 this month! As these October days breeze by, we couldn't let the milestone pass without some extra fun for you. Whether you're a subscriber, an occasional purchaser of kits, or have yet to try your first kit, we want to invite you to celebrate with us throughout our MMH anniversary month! We love giveaways. You...

PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. Comments on this blog post are not tallied. Thank you! Hello friends! The countdown to our October My Monthly Hero kit begins right here on the blog tomorrow. But first, we have some special news and exciting giveaway opportunities for you! We are celebrating the 5 year anniversary of the My Monthly Hero...

Hello friends! It's Channin here with a new video and card featuring the September 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. In today’s video I will create a stormy autumn scene with the awesome new HeroScape stamp set included in the kit. Watch as I stamp a vibrant field of pumpkins and then ink blend a stormy sky. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a new card and video featuring the May My Monthly Hero Kit! In today’s video I demonstrate how to watercolor with the three Karin DécoBrush Metallic Markers included the May kit to create a happy pastel rainbow card with matching envelope. Please check out the video below to see the whole process. (If you are having trouble viewing this...

Happy Friday, friends! We know you've been anxiously awaiting the results of our favorite kit poll in celebration of My Monthly Hero's 4th anniversary. Thank you to everyone who voted and for your continued support of this program! We love bringing these kits to you each month and look forward to all of the creativity that happens once the kits are in your hands. Thousands...

PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. Comments on this blog post are not tallied. Thank you! The countdown to our October My Monthly Hero kit begins right here on the blog on Friday. But first, we have some special news and exciting giveaway opportunities for you! The news...? We are celebrating the 4 year anniversary of the My Monthly...

Hello there, Michelle here, today I have a card to share using the new Autumn Wreath set that was released as an add-on to the September 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit. I thought the image would work well for an autumnal thank you card. I started off by stamping the main wreath image from the Autumn Wreath stamp set on to a 4.25" x 4.25"...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using the new Arch Pattern Bold Prints which was released as an add-on product for the February 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit. This background stamp has so many possibilities on ways to use it but I love tone-on-tone stamping, so used that for my card today. I started off by taking a panel...

Welcome back to the countdown! The December My Monthly Hero Kit will be released Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Ilina is here with another look at this fun kit! Hi everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the sneak peeks from this kit the past couple days. I love all things fairies, so this may be one of my favorite kits. To make...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration...

Welcome back to the countdown! The December My Monthly Hero Kit will be released Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Caly is here with another look at this fun kit! Hello! This is Caly and I’m so excited to be sharing my first Hero Arts project with you! It’s all about fairies and dandelions this month and my card has a bit of both!...

I have been hoping for years that Hero Arts would come out with an advent set, and my wish was finally granted! Oh what fun it was to create some advent-style cards with the November My Monthly Hero kit! The kit has already sold out, but I still wanted to share some fun ideas for using it. If you missed out on it, you might...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the November My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is tomorrow, Monday, November 5th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Hope you enjoyed all the inspiration this weekend! Ilina is here for another look at this wonderful kit. Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed all of the projects using the November My Monthly Hero kit. I...

Hello everyone! We know you've been anxiously awaiting the results of our favorite kit poll in celebration of My Monthly Hero's third anniversary. Big thanks to everyone who took the time to vote! Thousands of votes were cast and the results are in. Drum roll please... The kit that received the most votes is none other than the June 2018 Beach kit, with 36% of...

Our latest My Monthly Hero release is here! Our October My Monthly Hero kit is snow much fun! Happy tidings and winter wishes abound as you color scenes of kids ice skating and animals decorating the tree. But watch out for that silly raccoon, he managed to get himself tangled in the lights! The kit includes a 6x8 clear stamp set with matching Frame Cuts...

PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. Comments on this blog post are not tallied. Thank you! The countdown to our October My Monthly Hero kit begins right here on the blog tomorrow. But first, we have some special news and exciting giveaway opportunities for you! The news...? We are celebrating the 3 year anniversary of the My Monthly Hero...

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today. The brand new Ornate Floral Stencil that was released as an add-on to the September My Monthly Hero kit is absolutely stunning... I wanted to ink it up as soon as I got my hands on it! The pattern reminds me of a beautiful tablecloth, so I paired it with the Spill the Tea stamp set to...

It's kit release day! The September My Monthly Hero kit and optional add-ons are here! It's a season full of color, and we've set out to capture its beauty and variety in this Autumn-inspired My Monthly Hero kit. The 6x8 clear set features the uniqueness of a Chinese lantern plant, and includes a set of coordinating dies to use with the stamps. There's also a...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 4th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. This month we are one day later than normal due to the Labor Day holiday, so the kit releases tomorrow instead of today. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this wonderful kit. Hello there, I...

We are back for another countdown post, leading up to the release of the September My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 4th at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We'll be sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Tuesday. And don't forget to leave a comment on this and every post...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 4th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. This month we are one day later than normal due to the Labor Day holiday. We will be here for the next four days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new...

Hello there, Michelle here. Today I am sharing a card using the new Tea Time stamp set that was released as an add-on for the August 2018 My Monthly Hero Kit. It is a great set to create invitations or for general tea themed cards. Afternoon tea is very popular in the UK (which is where I am) and it was fun to create my...

It's time for another fabulous monthly release! And who doesn't need a little extra boost of caffeine on their Monday morning? The August My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons are all about coffee and tea... Get ready for a high-octane kit, coming your way! It's everything to do with coffee, in all its glorious forms. A 6x8 clear set packed with cups, foam art, messages...

It's an exciting day here at Hero Arts! Our website has a fresh new look and we're also rolling out new My Monthly Hero subscription choices just for you. You will notice a new look throughout heroarts.com and here on our blog, as well as a more mobile-friendly interface. Click around and let us know what you think! Even more updates and features will be...

We are back for the final countdown post leading up to the release of the July My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, July 2nd at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We have been sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will be available on Monday. Don't forget to leave a comment on this and every...