Good morning! We’re continuing the countdown to the Hero Arts December My Monthly Hero kit today and I’m sharing a card using the new kit!
You’ve likely seen the full coverplate die included with the kit and I wanted to show a fun way you can selectively trim off parts for a completely different look! I decided to trim off the people and their balconies and leave these cute little “cat perches” instead! I blended a background with navy, cornflower, and pale tomato ink and then stamped the sentiment and cats from the kit with versafine and heat-embossed them with clear embossing powder. Then I added the coverplate die on top with a little liquid adhesive!
And that’s it for me! Head over to the Hero Arts blog for more inspiration using the December My Monthly Hero kit 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, December 6th, 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 day!
Great blended background. I love how you altered the die cut to make a card with a completely different feel. It really showcases the versatility of the kit. Thanks.
Love the blended background and the sweet little cats.
Beautiful ink blended back ground. It is interesting to see different ways to use parts of dies cuts, as well as other supplies, to get different looks. Really great simple sentiment and goes great with the silhouette cats on the balcony.
Good job on the selective cutting. I alter die cuts frequently to extend their versatility.
I love the cards that are being made with this new kit! Can’t wait for Monday!
Great and original how you adepted the die !
Beautiful background of a great card !
Love your card, so pretty. I like how you used parts of the cover plate, so creative.
You’ve totally changed the look & I like it so much. Just seeing the balconies with the pussycats on it suits the sentiment tremendously.Great card!
I never would have thought of the kitties on my own. They are perfect! Thanks for showing another side of this unique die!
Hi, Jess – Love your adaptation of the die cut with the lines of laundry. I like that but I think I like your version even better (I have four cats!).
TFS –
Lori S in PA
Love the idea of showcasing the cats! It’s just what it would look like.
Great blended background! Looking forward to see the new monthly kit.
Cute idea “editing” the cover die. Love the blended background and the cats on the ledges.
Your coloring blending is always spectacular! I like how you modified the die cut and added the cats, too!
Love the cat perches idea. I have two and they would love it.
Loved your use of animal silouhettes to create your scene.
So lovely! Feliz Navidad! 🎄❄⛄
Really neat card with the cats Love how you altered the die.
Cute card, the kitties made me giggle. Adorable!
Such a fun way to use that die.
Very simple and yet it packs a punch
so beautiful