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Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the Sunflower Field HeroScape stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube. The Color Layering Sunflower Field HeroScape...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the new Lavender Field HeroScape stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube. The Lavender Field...

Hey there! Daniel here with a great way to salvage blunders we all make in our workspaces. I promise you no awe-inspiring new trick. But I can assure you, the stamp set I use to fix my happy accidents will knock your socks off! Affirmation Messages features some super whimsical and funky fonts accompanied by retro graphics.  Watch the video below to see how this card came to...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the new Beach HeroScape Color Layering stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube. The Color...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you for this afternoon's inspiration, and I have a clean and fresh project using the beautiful Orange Blossoms stamp set. I love vivid Copic colored images on a clean white background with pops of black, and that's what I was going for on today's project! Let's get started with all of the details.  I began by stamping the orange...

Hi, Friends! This is Caly with you today sharing two citrus cards using the Orange Blossoms and Zest Wishes sets! I think it's safe to assume that everyone loves citrus cards - they're refreshing - no pun intended! My first card features the Orange Blossoms set. I stamped and colored my images with Copic markers (Y00, Y13, YR15, YR16, YR18, G14, G19), then die-cut my image. I...

Everyday life is looking a lot different these days. But that doesn't mean we can't make the most of it. Let's stay connected, stay crafty, and bring positivity and kindness into the world! Today we are kicking off #staycraftywithhero with a brand new weekly challenge! Who's going to play along with us? To kick off our challenge, we immediately thought of the type of cards...

One of the newest additions to the Hero Florals line of stamps is the Lavender Bunch set that I'm featuring on my card today. I adore these delicate flowers and they are great for upcoming Spring cards. I stamped the lavender images with Intens-ified Black Ink and used the coordinating dies to cut out the images. Then I colored in the images with watercolor paints. Next, I trimmed...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the new Color Layering Mountains at the Lake stamp set. Do these stamps look familiar? They were first released as a My Monthly Hero Kit back in July 2019 and were voted by you as the favorite My Monthly Hero Kit of...

Along with the debut of the 2020 Spring Catalog, we released eight new jewel-toned pigment inks that are a great addition to our ink collection. The properties of pigment inks allow for different techniques than dye inks since the ink stays wet longer. They create crisp results for stamping and are great for heat embossing.  I created a chart to show off the vibrant colors of these inks....

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share with you using the new Affirmation Messages set. The 'beautiful' in the hello beautiful message has a rounded edge so I thought it would perfectly inside a circle shape, so I decided to make a shaped card using the Flower Infinity Dies.  I first took the sentiment from the Affirmation Messages set and stamped...

Good morning! Jess here with a fun and easy way to use liquid watercolors on die-cut images! I just loved the monstera leaves in the new Paper Layering Plant and Stand and since monsteras come in all colors and sizes I thought it would be fun to do some very loose watercoloring! To start I die-cut the leaves several times from watercolor paper. Then I...

Like many of you, I'm anxiously awaiting spring. However, while I wait patiently for the first flowers to bloom, I'm very happy making cards with my favorite floral stamps. Today, I’m sharing a pair of springtime cards that I created with the new Lavender Bunch stamp set. To make these cards, I started by stamping the lovely Lavender Bunch bouquet stamp, with Intens-ified Black ink,...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the new Tulip Field HeroScape set.  If you aren’t familiar with these stamps, there are 3 sets in the line, the Lavender Field, the Tulip Field, and the Sunflower Field. All are large 6x8 clear stamps that have a beautiful...

Today is an exciting day at Hero Arts - we are launching our brand new 2020 Catalog Collection in the Hero Arts store! There are so many wonderful products to choose from, including our new Color Layering HeroScapes, the Peek-a-Boo stamp line expanded into 6x8 clear sets, new Hero Hues Pigment Inks, Bold Prints cling backgrounds, Fancy Dies, stencils, and so much more! With over 80...

It's an extra happy Friday around here! Today we are thrilled to unveil the 2020 Hero Arts Catalog, filled with more than 80 new products, and page after page of inspiring projects made by our Creative Team. Grab your favorite beverage and check out the 72-page catalog from cover to cover by clicking here or on the image below.  Prefer to hold a paper copy? We've got them available...

Hello friends! For our fourth and final sneak peek before the big 2020 Catalog reveal, we're going to let you in on an inky secret. Last year we expanded our Hero Hues ink collection with the introduction of Reactive Inks, and this year we are excited to add bold and bright Pigment Inks! Hero Hues Pigment Inks are crisp and opaque and sit on top of your paper for...

Hi everyone! We're just two days away from the full reveal of our 2020 Catalog so let's "squeeze the day" and celebrate with another sneak peek... Introducing Zest Wishes (CM417), a fun and fresh 4"x6" clear stamp set that radiates happy vibes! Images include whole lemons, lemon wedges, lemon slices, flowers, leaves, a branch, and of course several punny sentiments that are sure to bring a smile. Coordinating Frame Cuts...

Hello stampers! Are you ready for another 2020 Catalog sneak peek? Today we're turning to page 53 to take a look this colorful card that showcases two new products from the catalog. Let's start with that beautiful script die-cut message! Thinking of You Stamp & Cut (DC273) is one of several versatile Stamp & Cut offerings from the new collection that you'll be able to use to create thoughtful cards throughout the year. The...

Today we're very excited to begin sharing sneak peeks from our upcoming 2020 Catalog! The new catalog, filled with more than 80 new products, officially debuts later this week at Creativation. During the next four days, we’ll share photos from the catalog, as well as several giveaway opportunities, leading up to the full catalog reveal on Friday. Let's get started! As you open the pages of the...

The new Hero Arts 2020 Spring Catalog is being introduced later this month and we have some exciting news -- you can find a sampling of pre-release products from the new collection in stores now! Retailers who have opted to participate in our ShopBox program are displayed below alphabetically by state, with international locations rounding out the list. Be sure to ask for the brand new...