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Hero Arts October My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 1

1 Oct

Good morning!  We’re kicking off the countdown to the Hero Arts October My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a card using the new kit!

October My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

I started by die-cutting that fabulous storefront window from Adriatic cardstock and then used copic markers and colored pencils to add a little extra shading and dimension.  Then I used an embossing pen to add a little brass embossing powder to the store front for a bit of a patina-ed effect.  I also stamped a sentiment from the kit and heat-embossed it with brass embossing powder.

October My Monthly Hero Kit by Jessica Frost-Ballas for Hero Arts

Next I stamped and colored the beautiful Christmas tree and background using copic markers.  Then I took a piece of acetate and added snow to the windowpanes with a white gel pen, clear lacquer and snowfall and icicle glitter.  I adhered the acetate behind the teal storefront and then adhered that to my Christmas tree scene to finish the card!

And that’s it for me!  Head over to the Hero Arts blog for more inspiration using the October My Monthly Hero kit all weekend long!!  And then I’ll be back Monday with the full kit reveal!!

For a chance to 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 the comments left across all countdown posts. The winner will be announced first thing Monday morning, October 4th, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Thanks so much for visiting and enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

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  1. jennifer spence says

    October 1, 2021 at 7:07 am

    This is beautiful ❤️

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  2. Judy Inukai says

    October 1, 2021 at 7:22 am

    Lovely card. I like how you added the snow to the window panes.

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  3. Isabel Z says

    October 1, 2021 at 7:40 am

    Such a magical card.

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  4. Betty Sue says

    October 1, 2021 at 7:41 am

    This is sparktacular!!!! 😍😍😍

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  5. Elaine Lozano says

    October 1, 2021 at 8:17 am

    Your card immediately caught my eye..just the right touch for the holiday season.

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  6. MIchelle Hackett says

    October 1, 2021 at 8:36 am

    The patina is a beautiful touch. Love your design.

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  7. Barbara-Jean says

    October 1, 2021 at 8:47 am

    Gorgeous!

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  8. Kristi H. says

    October 1, 2021 at 9:12 am

    This is wonderful! Well-done, you!

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  9. Peggy OConnell says

    October 1, 2021 at 9:28 am

    So beautiful… Love the window and tree.

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  10. Stacey F says

    October 1, 2021 at 9:35 am

    Jessica, you’ve really captured the feel of Christmas in this one. There is warmth and good cheer in that room, who cares about gifts. I love it!

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  11. Marie Ensley says

    October 1, 2021 at 9:55 am

    The effect you achieved on the window is beautiful and amazing – feel like I’m really outside in the cold peering thru frosted glass! Can’t get any more realistic!

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  12. Wendy says

    October 1, 2021 at 10:12 am

    Oh my goodness! The teal color selection is perfect, and with the brassy gilding…perfection!

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  13. Teri Smith says

    October 1, 2021 at 10:42 am

    Wow, oh wow! Jessica this card is beyond words! The thought & special touches you put into it makes it stand out above the rest. The way you shaded the interior wall to make it look like there is a glow around the tree is unreal. Such talent. I love the detail the “wood” on the storefront has.

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  14. marylouh says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:04 am

    Beautiful card. Love the depth of the
    design. thanks for sharing
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  15. Michele W says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:13 am

    Such a beautiful window. I love all the details you added, especially the snow and the way you created the background so it looks like the tree is glowing from all the candles. The details you added to the window itself is perfect. Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Lauryne Cunningham says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:29 am

    I love your card! The brass embossing around the window gives such a wintery effect!

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  17. Josmary says

    October 1, 2021 at 11:34 am

    Omg what a great color choice jessica this card is amazing

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  18. Juana says

    October 1, 2021 at 12:50 pm

    Love the antique look you gave to this card!!!

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  19. Irene M Gebe-Norris says

    October 1, 2021 at 12:53 pm

    Such a beautiful card. Love the Teal.

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  20. Cindy Graham says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Love the aging of the wood and the snow along the window panes

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  21. Lori Dziuba says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:01 pm

    Love your style! It looks like a window to an opera theater 🎭 Stunning! 💙

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  22. Jan says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:02 pm

    I love your card, the window the embossing etc remind me if the times when stores did magical displays.

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  23. Kathy Dumpert says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:36 pm

    wow what a stunning card!

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  24. Patt H. says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:43 pm

    A gorgeous Christmas scene!, I love the beautiful acetate addition!

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  25. Lin says

    October 1, 2021 at 1:52 pm

    Love the patina on the window frame and how you added snow to the window panes! Lovely card!

    Reply
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