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!!
Beautiful! I especially love the patina and the frosty window!
Wow! Love what you created!!! I haven’t gotten any of the last few kits but your project makes me wanna buy the next one already!!!
I love the touches of gold and the look of snow on the window. Great card.
Another beautiful card!
Very lovely detailed workings that add dimension and warmth. The more I look, the more I see. Very nice work.
Wow- what a gorgeous card! Thank you so very much for sharing it! I can’t wait to see the kit!
Oh Christmas tree oh Christmas tree how lovely are your branches-especially through this aged window. Your card makes this scene so inviting.
Wow, what a gorgeous card! It looks like a real store window with snow and frost. Beautiful blue and cold. The perfect holiday card!
Gorgeous card. Love the gold and the snow you added to the window. Can’t wait for Monday!
This is Gorgeous!! I love the old storefront look and the brass embossing powder took it to the next level!
I always enjoy seeing your creativity. You always do such fantastic work. I love your window panel.
Fabulous scene! Love the frosty feel and the touches of brass embossing powder!
Stunning!
I especially love the snow on the windows. I need to remember that when I’m making my cards!
Beautiful card Jess!!!
Gorgeous window scene!
Jessica, the Victorian look combined with vintage it’s perfect, I love your card. This kit it’s going to be a knock out. Tfs
A beautiful card. Looks amazing!
This card reminded me of the old display windows for Christmas
Hi, Jess – Love the way you applied the embossing pen. I read above that you did that for a “patina-ed” effect. Dummy me… I thought when I first saw your card on the HA site that it was supposed to be like the glint of encrusted snow on a frozen windowpane. Well, either way… I love the look that the acetate sheet gives to the whole composition. LOVELY!
Lori S in PA
Oh this is soooo beautiful!
Just beautiful! Can’t wait for my kit to arrive!
so very pretty