This is my second post for today! Be sure to scroll down to see the other one - because - PRIZES!! Welcome to the Hero Arts "My Monthly Hero" October 2017 Card Kit Blog Hop! Yippeeee! As always, I'm happy to see you today and happy to share a sweet and fun Winter greeting with you! Happy October! Are you in full on Fall mode yet? You know I am! Enjoying the gorgeous weather and being outside more. It's wonderful! The new Hero Arts Kit is ALL about Christmas projects. The main stamp set has tons of images with matching dies, and there are so many great add ons too. Everything you need to kick start your Christmas cards and Winter Holiday projects. The main kit has the cutest scene building images which I totally love! I know you will too. I had lots of fun coloring everything with Copic Markers and adding bits of sparkly glitter too...
You may have arrived here from the fabulous blog of May Park! If you want to start at the beginning of the hop, CLICK HERE to go to the Hero Arts Blog. So much fun and inspiration for you today from lovely fellow crafters. I'm always grateful to join the other ladies in this monthly hop. If you're new to my blog today - welcome! Have fun! Enjoy the hop today! I will always warn you, these kits sell out VERY FAST (usually the first day) so if you like it, don't hesitate! I know I say that every time, but it's true! Get it while you can! Here is my card with my sleepy snowy village! I stamped a matching envelope too!
I started with some woodgrain card stock from my stash, and folded it into an A2 card base. Next I cut a layer of crisp white cardstock and die cut a circle into the upper middle part of it. I die cut a snowy hill out of white also. I used the included tree line die from the kit and die cut some pretty trees for my background.
The next step was stamping and die cutting all those adorable images - the houses, bow, tree and holly leaves. After I cut them out I colored with Copic Markers. One thing I love about Hero Arts dies is that they cut like a dream the first time - they are so easy to work with and give the perfect border.
I stamped the sentiment in the lower corner and then added a few snowflakes to tone down all the white.
Now the fun part! Arranging everything! I tried a few different configurations and ended up liking this one the best. Don't laugh at me but this totally reminds me of Who-Ville from The Grinch! Can't you picture the Whos standing around singing??!!
Since I had all my supplies out - I stamped a matching envelope - so quick and easy. I store them together so they're ready to mail!
The kit is available NOW! Yippeeeee! Below is a photo of THE ENTIRE CARD KIT CONTENTS! Beautiful images for Christmas and Winter crafting, gorgeous patterned paper, ink and more! This is a great value for $34.99! The items sold separately retail for $70.00 or more! Hero Arts is VERY generous with their beautiful kits! The other supplies I used are listed below in my links.
So cute with the circle frame - nice job!
Posted by: Amy O | 10/08/2017 at 09:54 PM
Such a well thought-out little scene!
Posted by: Karin | 10/08/2017 at 01:21 PM
I love the layering!
Posted by: Judith B | 10/08/2017 at 11:54 AM
Wonderful little scene you created! I also really like how you die cut the circle and used it as a focal point. I'm going to have to try that.
Posted by: Jackie Price | 10/08/2017 at 07:29 AM
This kit is amazing! I'm sad i missed out, it would have been the perfect set coming up to Christmas.
Posted by: Tess V | 10/08/2017 at 03:04 AM
I absolutely love what you've done with this card... I love how you created the layered scene and then gave it the feel of looking through a window or maybe a snow globe! And the way you have the background jump out is so creative, and very gorgeous! I'm wishing I had just part of the kit, and be as creative as you! Would you please enter my name in the drawing for the hero arts set, and I'm crossing my fingers... I really hope I can win, I'd be so happy I don't know what I'd create first, but it would be gorgeous and I would make sure to credit your blog and everyone else's for giving me the inspiration!
Posted by: Karen Davis | 10/08/2017 at 02:25 AM
Amazing colors and cute die cuts. Very fun card. Thanks much - boy would I like this kit!
Posted by: Barbara Thompson | 10/07/2017 at 08:23 PM
This is so beautiful! It makes me happy!
Posted by: Sheri Elmont | 10/07/2017 at 06:06 PM
What a gorgeous card! I love the embossed background!!!
Posted by: Judie Attard | 10/07/2017 at 02:39 PM
ABsolutely darling!!! You always make me wish I had ordered it before it sold out!!! Great kit and card!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | 10/07/2017 at 11:00 AM
Really beautiful card! It's such a sweet scene.
Posted by: Charlotte E (Lady Joyful) | 10/07/2017 at 10:38 AM
Love your beautiful scene and the woodgrain background, Wanda! Looks like a fabulous kit!
Posted by: Kathy Mc | 10/07/2017 at 09:42 AM
This kit is amazing. Love the festive feel to the cards.
Posted by: Ro | 10/07/2017 at 06:20 AM
Wanda, it DOES remind me of Whoville - I could hear them singing! I love your card and cannot wait for this kit!
Posted by: Cherri B | 10/07/2017 at 05:45 AM
Love the scene you created on you card, so cute
Posted by: Mirjam | 10/07/2017 at 03:49 AM
Awesome cards, love this kit, wish I had been quick enough to order one. Love your ideas.
Posted by: Robert Wilhelm | 10/06/2017 at 07:37 PM
I almost signed up for the kit last month so it would have started with this month......I so wish I had. I think this is my favorite one so far.
Posted by: Mary M | 10/06/2017 at 06:19 PM
Your card is wonderful!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 10/06/2017 at 04:41 PM
Love the colouring on your card and the lovely scene you created.
Posted by: Franka M. | 10/06/2017 at 10:06 AM
Love this
Posted by: Laura Mewborn | 10/06/2017 at 12:00 AM
Love your card and the ribbon on the top, so creative. This kit looks like it's so much fun.
Posted by: Sally ann | 10/05/2017 at 10:55 PM
Such a fun kit! Love the scene you created with it! 😍
God bless!
Posted by: Janet Trapp | 10/05/2017 at 06:46 PM
I want to live in your cute little town!
Posted by: Mary Ellen Mayer | 10/05/2017 at 04:39 PM
What a great scene, cant wait, cant wait for my kit to arrive.
Posted by: Lurdez Castello | 10/05/2017 at 02:52 PM
Card: cute. Matching envelope: even cuter!!! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Ann K. | 10/05/2017 at 11:29 AM
Your card is so adorable!
Posted by: Leena Björk | 10/05/2017 at 10:09 AM
Great card and awesome kit. Love the bow and other elements. Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heather Lynn | 10/05/2017 at 07:34 AM
Wanda, the scene card is so beautiful and amazing. I love your layering work, too. Thank you for the inspiration how to use this kit.
Posted by: Helen Gullett | 10/05/2017 at 07:29 AM
This card is so sweet!
Posted by: Jill Cozzens | 10/05/2017 at 06:39 AM
Such a sweet scene Wanda, thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Carolyn Cook | 10/04/2017 at 10:20 PM
Wonderful scene Wanda! Love the dimension, texture and colors! TFS!
Posted by: Liz O | 10/04/2017 at 08:48 PM
Love the design of your card and that you created an envelope for it!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | 10/04/2017 at 08:09 PM
You've got some awesome dimension going on there!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | 10/04/2017 at 08:02 PM
Such a cute way to use the dies within the window.
Posted by: Peege04 | 10/04/2017 at 07:51 PM
The circle does a great job showcasing your scene and I love the woodgrain behind it.
Posted by: Kelley | 10/04/2017 at 07:43 PM
I love the house images in the kit. Wonderful
Posted by: Elizabeth Grimball | 10/04/2017 at 03:54 PM
A great kit and your card/envelope cpmbo is adorable! The little bow at the top of the card is the perfect detail :)
Posted by: renee milner | 10/04/2017 at 02:37 PM
I just love how you framed the scene with the circle die. How creative and it really just made your card over the top gorgeous!!! Thank you so much for your inspiration and for sharing such a wonderful design with us :)
Posted by: Sophie F | 10/04/2017 at 02:30 PM
Love the scene with the woodgrain background.
Posted by: Shannon | 10/04/2017 at 02:03 PM
Fabulous card! I love how the scene spreads out a little bit from the circle!
Posted by: Stacey Kowbel | 10/04/2017 at 12:43 PM
The scene on the card is fantastic.
Love how you gussied up the envelope.
thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | 10/04/2017 at 12:32 PM
Such a pretty card! I love how you tucked the scene into a circle die cut. And using the wood grained paper as a background is perfect!
Posted by: Julia D. | 10/04/2017 at 11:26 AM
You changed things up a bit with the scene placed as you did. Love it! Totally works! This October kit really offers a lot of materials! Going to go fast!
Posted by: jeane campbell | 10/04/2017 at 07:43 AM
Beautiful Christmas card and matching envelope!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | 10/04/2017 at 07:05 AM
Stunning card and envelope, love the colours you've used.
Posted by: Valerija | 10/04/2017 at 05:54 AM
Very pretty. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Cindy robinson | 10/04/2017 at 05:25 AM
Great layered card and I love the touch of stamping the envelope. It really carries the theme through.
Posted by: Bertha | 10/04/2017 at 03:59 AM
Amazing card. Such sweet stamps.
Posted by: Drusilla peters | 10/04/2017 at 02:27 AM
Love the way you layered your card! Beautiful coloring, textures and details!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 10/03/2017 at 09:44 PM
This kit is so much fun to work with! Christmas is in the air!
Posted by: Julia M. | 10/03/2017 at 08:52 PM