Hero Arts Monthly Kit: Advent Calendar
Welcome to the Simon Says Stamp blog.
Today we are part of the My Monthly Hero Blog Hop, celebrating the new November kit from Hero Arts.
I’ve played with the add-ons that are available in the Simon Says Stamp store to create an advent calendar… not a typical calendar, but one with hanging gifts.
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I’ve used the Number It Stamp and Cut set (DC201) to create the count down days (white embossed) and placed them onto different die cut tags from the DC200 Little Messages Stamp & Cut set.
I’ve mixed pattern papers of red, kraft, teal and white for a nice variety of color and tied each of my gifts to the hanger with coordinating twine and cord.
I have put together a video showing an up-close look at some of my tags and gift bags. You can watch it below or on our YouTube Channel.
The add-on portions of the My Monthly Hero Kit CM122 Mini Christmas, DC200 Little Messages Stamp & Cut, DC201 Number It Stamp & Cut, SA087 Holiday Words Stencil are available for purchase in the Simon Says Stamp store. You can purchase the kit at Hero Arts by clicking here.
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader – selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop. Giveaway closes Sunday, November 13 at 11:59pm, and the winner will be announced the following week. Be sure to leave a comment on each stop for a chance to win!
Blog Hop List
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Yana Smakula
Mariana Grigsby
May Park
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Ilina Crouse
Laura Bassen
Heather Ruwe
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Shari Carroll at Simon Says Stamp
Julie Ebersole at Ellen Hutson’s CLASSroom
Libby Hickson
Enjoy!!!
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just wanted to say I love the new blog design!! worth the time and effort!! awesome!! :)
I never even knew they had a monthly kit – what a wonderful advent calendar – I have to admit that my hands are itching to tear into it, it looks so tempting.
These blog hops are so great for people looking for awesome ideas! Thank you
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Awesomeness! Great kit and inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!
~God bless~
All I can say is wow! So wonderful!
That is a knockout advent calendar! I love the variety of packages but the way they all tie together in appearance. Lovely!
This is a cute project! I am totally in love with this kit!
love that you used a necklace holder for your calendar—soo creative
Countdown to wonderful creativity.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
Very clever ways of using the kit and add-ons!
Wow .. amazing idea! I love love love it! Thank you for such great inspiration :)
What a fabulous idea for an original Advent calendar, Shari … all the little packages are so tempting … and gorgeous! Love the new look blog! Anita :)
What a great Advent calendar idea! Thanks for the inspiration. LOve the November kit!
~Gin K.~
Great project and kit! :)
Great ideas!
Such a clever idea!! Love it!! I’ve never had a advent calendar before. But this one sounds like fun!!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
What an amazing project. Thanks so much.
I’m head-over-heels for your advent calendar, Shari! So beautiful and so much fun! My niece would love this – 25 small gift plus a necklace holder!! Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
What an absolutely beautiful advent calendar!! I just LOVE it. Such creativity. I’m just in love with the new Hero Arts kit!
I would love to make this advent calendar, again a very Shari inspiration!
Clever idea!
Love it!
very unique!
Wonderful kit perfect for the holiday!
I just looove this idea, I would like so much to try it!
Very cute tree design. Love your store too.
The most unique and adorable advent calendar i have seen! This kit is perfect for this idea!
Such cute and fun packages and a great set from Hero Arts! Enjoyed seeing the details on the wrapping in your video.
Such a unique idea for an advent calendar! Lovely. Thanks for sharing your creativity on the blog hop.
Amazing advent calendar, Shari – just love how you decorated the jewelry hanger and added your gifts!!
What a nice idea for an advent calendar.
Love that it is different.
Shari you are Always showing us pretty color combinations. Very pretty!
So clever and fantastic fun! Thanks!
Penny
Oh Shari! I’ve missed you! Just look at your talented self… how fantastic! I want in to your family gathering!
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Fabulous Kit….love Kraft used for the Holidays, it’s so warm and rustic and just all over beautiful! Wonderful projects!!!
What a unique way to celebrate the Advent season with this lovely and creative advent calendar! You have inspired me!
Not only is this lovely too look at, it is such a lovely and kind idea to do. Beautiful use of the stamps with the colours you have chosen.
Cutest ever Advent Calendar
What a wonderful clever idea! Love this!
this is beautiful Shari!!!
Christmas is my favourite time of the year and seeing a kit like this reminds me why. Great inspiration ideas!
Crazy creative you Ms. Shari… love it!!
Who wouldn’t love to get this tree? Super Fun!!
Love this idea A senior would love it as well as kiddies
Love what you created.
Love this. What a great idea to share. This kit and add-ons have soooo many possibilities.
what a great advent calendar! I think I am going to try to make one this year for my two boys.
This is a cool idea
and lovely to look at.
Carla from Utah
Wow – what a terrific idea! Can’t wait to get my stamps and tags so I can make some, too! Now, where oh where, will I find something to hang them from? The search begins…
Love the homemade advent calendar!
I love how you repurposed the necklace stand for your “calendar!” So much fun. I spend a lot of time in thrift stores looking at things and thinking about how I can repurpose them as craft tools, etc. This one is a keeper! Thank you.