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Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero Countdown, Day 1

4 Dec

Good morning!  We’re starting the Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero Countdown today and I’m sharing a cheery using the fantastic new kit!

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

Okay, so first off…you see that gorgeous layering heroscape?  And the fun window die?  And the fabulous sentiment? And the cloud dies?  ALL INCLUDED IN THE KIT!  Plus there’s an incredible sentiment die and four ink cubes with a few BRAND NEW COLORS!  This might just be my most favorite kit ever!  I mean 2020 has been kind of the worst and this kit gives me such hope for 2021!

To start I stamped the first solid sky layer with soft canteloupe and a little fresh tomato on the bottom, the cloud layer with soft vanilla and a little butterbar on the bottom, and the detail cloud layer with cotton candy ink!  Then I stamped the sun rays with soft vanilla and butterbar inks and the sun with butterbar.  I added the birds with intense-ified black ink and then trimmed the panel down to 4″ by 5.25″.

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

I die-cut the window die from a card base of white cardstock and added the heroscape panel inside.  I stamped the sentiment on the front and then finished it by adding a few die-cut clouds to the window.  I love the little peek you get from the front of the card and then inside you have room to write your greeting under the sun!  I just love the feel of the whole kit and I cannot wait to share more with you on Monday!!!

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

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, December 7th, before the kit launches at 10am Pacific. The more you comment, the more chances to win!

Thanks so much for visiting and have a fantastic holiday weekend!

Interested in the products I used?  To make them easy for you to find, I have listed them below. (Affiliate disclosure can be found here). Your purchases help keep my blog running and I thank you for the support!

PS325 Hero Hues Dove white – Hero Arts
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AF242 Soft Cantaloupe Shadow Ink -…
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AF233 Pale Tomato Mid-Tone Shadow Ink…
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AF275 Soft Vanilla Shadow Ink – Hero…
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AF207 Butter Bar Mid-Tone Shadow Ink…
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AF371 Cotton Candy Mid-Tone Shadow…
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AF435 Intens-ified Black Ink Pad -…
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  1. Michele K. Henderson says

    December 4, 2020 at 7:45 am

    This is really beautiful, Jessica!

    Reply
  2. Meghan Kennihan says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:01 am

    Gorgeous pink sky! Just stunning!

    Reply
  3. Janet Labadie says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:03 am

    Looks like it’s going to be another beautiful laying kit! I love the colours you’ve chosen.

    Reply
    • Vanessa Carroll says

      December 5, 2020 at 3:43 pm

      This is BEAUTIFUL! ❤️❤️ Love this card! Love the colors.

      Reply
  4. Isabel Z says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:09 am

    You always create such beauty!

    Reply
  5. JoAnneRIL says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:46 am

    Wow. This is stunning.

    Reply
  6. Elizabeth P says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:48 am

    Oh my your card is gorgeous! It’s just beautiful.

    Reply
  7. Kim U. says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:52 am

    Your card is so uplifting! I’m looking forward to seeIng the entire new Hero Arts kit.

    Reply
  8. myfreetimepics says

    December 4, 2020 at 8:59 am

    Love your card and the feeling of hope for a new rise and better world without all that’s going on!

    Reply
  9. Florie Vega says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:31 am

    This is really gorgeous, it feels like freedom. Tfs

    Reply
  10. Janet Carter says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:39 am

    I love that beautiful sunrise/sunset, the colors are fabulous.

    Reply
  11. Linda says

    December 4, 2020 at 9:51 am

    Omg I love the idea of hope and a better tomorrow we could all use that right now this kit will be on point for sure can’t wait

    Reply
  12. rachel duong says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:11 am

    I can just feel the energy and hope when I look at your beautiful card. The message it sends is indescribable and amazing! Love your masterpiece!

    Reply
  13. Frances says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:17 am

    This kit is jammed packed full of goodness. I can’t wait to see more of it. Thankfully, I’m already a subscriber. 💗

    Reply
  14. Essie Swartz says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:17 am

    Just a beautiful creation! Can’t wait to see the kit!

    Reply
  15. Wendy says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:33 am

    Omgness! The color choice you have made! The stamp, the window die! This is my favorite card that I have seen of yours! Wow!

    Reply
  16. Beth Merrill says

    December 4, 2020 at 10:44 am

    I should have guessed the Heroscapes would elevate to a higher power. This sky stamping is magnificent! Looks to be a great kit!

    Reply
  17. Debbi S says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:14 am

    I’m usually not a fan of kits but…..this one I love!
    Your card is fantastic.

    Reply
  18. Linda says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:18 am

    This set is so awesome! Your card is beautiful.

    Reply
  19. Mary Holshouser says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:24 am

    Love the sun’s rays peeking through the
    clouds. Get card of encouragement.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

    Reply
  20. Frances Sheegog says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:30 am

    I love the window die and the Heroscape clouds! Wow!! Such a beautiful composition! Thank you for sharing!

    Reply
  21. Mary Davidson says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:43 am

    Absolutely gorgeous! There is such a need for uplifting cards these days.

    Reply
  22. Barbara-Jean Kubik says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:46 am

    Wow, terrific and inspiring creation!

    Reply
  23. Tasha says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:46 am

    I thank you for the step by explanation this card is stunning and fantastic sentiments!

    Reply
  24. Lynn B says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:47 am

    The sky in your card is incredible, thank you for the inspiration!

    Reply
  25. Deb Henning says

    December 4, 2020 at 11:51 am

    Absolutely stunning! I love the colors that you used and the message is truly what we all need right now. Thank you for your hard work!

    Reply
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