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Check out the Soup There It Is December Hero Studio release! Watch Channin’s Card Kit video and join our blog hop for inspiration and a $50 giveaway!

Discover the One More Chapter November Hero Studio release! Watch Channin’s Card Kit video and join our blog hop for inspiration and a $50 giveaway!

Introducing One More Chapter, the November Hero Studio release that celebrates the joy of reading, storytelling, and handmade creativity.

Learn to create a festive disco ball light up card for the holidays using the October Card Kit of the Month and Rainbow Holographic Film.

Get creative with your holiday card designs by combining die sets in unexpected ways to craft a bold, unique focal point element.

Learn how to create a festive holiday card using the October Layering Stencils of the Month: The Tree. This design features ink blending, pearl paste shimmer, and bold stamped accents for a modern Christmas look.

Craft your way into the holidays with the Merry Era October Hero Studio release —filled with bold designs, festive flair, and disco-inspired cheer!

Celebrate the season with the Fall in the Forest September Hero Studio release! Featuring adorable woodland critters, autumn foliage, and festive details, this cozy collection is perfect for all your fall crafting.

The August Hero Studio release, Ichabod’s Study, steps into the shadows with elegant portraits, ornate frames, and richly layered backgrounds—perfect for crafting haunting beauty and spine-tingling scenes.

The July Hero Studio release, Road Trip, takes you on a creative adventure filled with layering stamps, detailed dies, and uplifting sentiments.

Watch Channin create a beautiful birthday card with the Flower Delivery Truck Die Set from the May Card Kit.

Check out some gorgeous creations using the May Monthly Mini Hero Studio subscriptions.

Get fresh-cut creativity, straight from the Flower Shoppe with our May Hero Studio release! Choose from six different subscriptions options to fuel your creativity!

Join our LIVE Stamp & Craft event on Sunday, April 27th at 12:00pm PT/3:00pm ET. Use the supplied supply list and instructions to prepare and/or craft along.

Check out some stunning creations using the April Monthly Mini Hero Studio subscriptions.

Watch Channin create a card with the April 2025 Card Kit of the Month. This card combines stamped images and diecuts to create a lush layered scene.

Discover the beauty of nature with the Tranquil Terrarium April Hero Studio release! Choose from six different subscriptions options to fuel your creativity!

Create a charming spring banner featuring The March Whole Studio Bonus Die, Infinity Dies, and Letter Fancy Dies.

Unwrap a world of creativity with the Bows and Beyond March Hero Studio release! Choose from six different subscriptions options to fuel your creativity!

Create a stunning hot foiled background with a gorgeous floral framed focal point using our February Clear Set + Dies of the Month.

Watch Channin create colorful spring scene with the include ink cubes and the Tulip HeroScape from the February Card Kit. Learn how she stretches the inks to get two different looks with the same colors.

Love is in the air - celebrate your creative heart with the January Hero Studio collection. Featuring a charming vintage typewriter, timeless hearts, and elegant florals, this collection is perfect for crafting heartfelt cards, love notes, and valentines for the ones you cherish most. This collection has everything you need to make this Valentine's Day one to remember. Craft your love story - one stamp at...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm sharing a card that features the Floral Rainbow & Clouds Bundle to make a colorful birthday card.  If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. To create this card, I started with a piece of Antique Ivory cardstock in my stamp positioner with the main rainbow image in the Floral Rainbow & Clouds Bundle. I stamped using Clear Embossing & Watermark...

Video tutorial giving step-by-step instructions for ink blending 3 different butterfly cards with layering stencils plus Hero Wax and Hero Glitter Paste.

  Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our December Hero Studio Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared such kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your Hero Studio Card Kit and Monthly Minis yet, we do still have a limited quantity available. You can check out all of the...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio December 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, December 22 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts YouTubeIn addition to the December Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be used....

Welcome, crafty friends! Today we're sharing some more crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the November release, plus lots more! Anna used the Color Layering Poinsettia Pattern Stencils, and has created a very opulent look with a lot of gold and shine!  Emelie used the Color Layering Holiday Neighborhood Stencils to create a wintry township for the badger from the Winter Mail Critters...

Hi everyone! It's Ilina here and I have a cheery card to share with you using the December Fancy Dies of the Month paired with a sentiment from the Floral Rainbow and Clouds Stamp and Die Bundle. Both are available now – check out the December Hero Studio collection for more! To make the card, start with a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock measuring...

Hi friends! I have a fun old school technique for you today that's normally used with a focal image, but I'm using it with the Rainbows & Clouds December Cling Stamp of the Month. Any background stamp that has a colorable element to it works particularly well here.  Lining up the two panels is the most important part as you will see in the video -...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using dies for a no-line coloring look.  I started off my card by die cutting the Varying Butterfly Wings Fancy Dies onto a 4.25" x 5.25" panel of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. There are a few different wing options in the set, so I cut apart the dies, placed them onto the panel...

  Hello and welcome! Seeka here today sharing a card featuring the December Hero Studio Clear Set + Dies of the Month. The large floral butterfly image in this set is so beautiful and it fills an A2 card front easily! I started by stamping the butterfly image and sentiment in alcohol-ink-friendly Intens-ified Black Ink onto Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. Then, I used a range of yellow to purple...

Hi crafty friends! Today I'm excited to share a vibrant and playful card creation featuring the new Sky Ombré Hero Transfers and Box of Crayons Fancy Dies. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch here on YouTube.) To start, I applied small pieces of the Sky Ombré Hero Transfers to Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. When working with Hero Transfers, I like to apply them...

Hello and welcome to our December Monthly Minis feature. We have some wonderful inspiration to share using the four new Hero Studio Monthly Minis: Clear Set + Dies of the Month Fancy Dies of the Month Layering Stencils of the Month Cling Stamp of the Month Monthly Minis are available by subscription at a discount + FREE US shipping. Subscribe by December 27 to guarantee you get these products. If there are any leftovers,...

Welcome to our showcase of new Extraordinary Extras! Each month, part of our Hero Studio release includes an assortment of new products that complement the monthly theme and Card Kit. We call these Extraordinary Extras. Unlike the Hero Studio subscription products, Extraordinary Extras are restocked in the shop if they sell out. This month we have a clear stamp set with coordinating dies, two intricate Fancy Dies, and a unique Ombré...

Brighten your crafting with the December "All About Color" collection available now! This vibrant collection celebrates the beauty of rainbows, the magic of butterflies, and the timeless charm of flowers. Layer vivid hues, create eye-catching patterns, and embrace the art of self-expression with designs that radiate positivity and life.    The December Card Kit of the Month features a beautiful stamp set of delicate illustrations and uplifting messages as...

Hello friends!! It's Channin here and today I'm creating a couple of cards featuring the new December Card Kit of the Month. In the video I demonstrate a fun and easy background technique using the Reactive Ink Inkers included in the kit and an old gift card. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create these cards I first created the backgrounds. I started with an...