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!
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.
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!!
Your work is always beautiful!
That window is a must-have all by itself, but your embellishments really knock if out of the park. And the park next door!
Stunning!! I love the brass patina! You are so creative, and I look forward to your posts!
Lovely use of embossing powders
LOVE this card! There is just something about that muted Christmas tree in the window! Always enjoy your cards.
I don’t know why, but I LOVE cards that give the illusion of looking through a window. Love the extra little detail of “snow” on the window.
Beautiful card! I love the extra touches: glitter for snow and the gold marker! Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card, reminds me of window shopping on Fifth Avenue years ago.
Wow I love the colors on this card. It’s so pretty. And the snow on window adds so much. ❤️
Ooooohhhhh! So beautiful…love the vintage colors and theme. This kit is going to be a lot of fun!
What a beautiful card! This kit look like it will help make some fun cards.
Hi, Jess! I love the look of drifted snow and the embossing powder on the front of the card makes me think of a windy, wintry day! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very cool…I love the gold accents on it. Gives it a lot of dimension.
This is such an elevated, stylish card! Thank you for sharing! The gold patina is so uptown! And your frosting and snow make me feel like a child dreaming through a storefront window. It’s just magical!
This is a beautiful card! Can’t wait to see the entire card kit.
That is the epitome of Christmas. You have gone above and beyond to create such beauty. Love it.
Love the look of the window, great job.
beautiful card.
What a beautiful card! I love the vintage look and the use of acetate for the glass too.
What a beautiful, wintery window scene Jess! You added so much texture and depth with the brass heat embossing, and the frosty look you gave to the windows makes me want to build a fire in the wood burning stove. Brrr!!! Looks to be a wonderfully exciting kit!
The projects from the new kit remind me of the times when I was a child, my family and I would ride around to view our neighbors’ Christmas decorations. Fun, happy times!
What a beautiful card. Can’t wait to see the kit.
Love how versatile the die is I also love the colours you have used the teal draws the eye to the tree beyond the snow on the windows give a homely feel to the scene beyond. Beautiful card.
A beautiful Christmas card with snow and gold embossing on the windows. Can’t wait for the kit.
This is gorgeous! Love the brass touch!