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Hi everyone, Ilina here. Today I am sharing a card and video featuring the Lemonade Message wood block stamp. I thought this stamp (and message) coordinated perfectly with the Fresh Citrus Bold Prints. Watch the video below to see how this card came to be. Or click HERE to watch on YouTube. To make the card start by stamping the Bold Prints image onto Pitch...

Hi everyone, it's Libby popping in today. A few months ago, I had the honor of visiting the studio at Scrapbook.com headquarters in Arizona. While there I filmed three technique videos which are now available on the Scrapbook.com YouTube channel. We thought you might like to take a look! The first video is an introduction to Reactive Inks. I shared how to blend them and...

Are you reading more these days? Maybe the kids are too? Kelly is here to share another fun and useful Hero Kids Crafty Hour idea! Today I'm sharing how to make some fun and colorful folded corner bookmarks. It's a project that is great for kids, but one that adults might like just as well! Check out the video below to find out how easy...

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...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a video demonstrating how I created this fun birthday card with the April My Monthly Hero Kit. In the video I also share how I created some masks with the included stencil to add color to the sun. Please check out the video below to see the whole process. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try...

Good morning and happy Monday! Jess here with an encouragement card for our current Stay Crafty with Hero challenge! You can watch the video below or over at our YouTube channel. First I blended a little Soft Pool ink around the edges of a panel of Strathmore bristol cardstock. Then I placed the Spring Sprigs stencil over the panel and taped it in place. I...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share with you using the new Soy Awesome set. This is such a fun set filled with lots of yummy food! For my card today, I thought I would create a clean and simple scene with the sushi elements in the set. Watch the video below to see how I created the...

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...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a video demonstrating how I created this shadow box card with the March My Monthly Hero Kit. The new stamp set included in this kit is so much fun to play with!! The second I got it I started building different scenes, playing with different colors and arrangements! Then I thought how fun it would be to create a...

Hi everyone! Ilina here. Today I am sharing a card (and a video) using few of the new Hero Arts 2020 catalog stamps and dies: Single Tulip, Hero Florals Tulips and coordinating Frame Cuts, along with the Window on the Garden Fancy Die. Watch the video below to see how this card came to be (or click HERE to watch on YouTube.) To make the...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a new card and video to share! In today’s video I create an interactive card featuring the Surprise Gift stamp set and Frame Cuts as well as the Party Fox Stamp & Cut. Today I’ll show you how I create a hidden pull tab which when pulled reveals a wild surprise! Please check out the video below to see...

The Stamping Village has released another collaborative stamp set and the theme of this one is BIRTHDAYS! It features 12 different 2.5"x1" birthday images, one from each member of The Stamping Village. Today I've used one of the images along with Reactive Inks to create a simple and colorful birthday card. I gold heat embossed an image from the Happy Birthday by The Stamping Village...

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...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing this week's video over on the Hero Arts YouTube Channel. For today's project, I've combined the new Banner Letterset Dies with the new Decorate A Cake stamps and some older standalone Fancy Dies to create this adorable little card for my daughter's BFF! Here's the video: In case you can't watch the video above, click HERE...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a video demonstrating how I created this fun shaker card with the February My Monthly Hero Kit. I love the sequin mix included in this month’s kit!! It actually inspired my color palette for today’s card! And with such beautiful sequins, I couldn’t resist making a shaker card! Please check out the video below to see the whole process....

Hi, Friends! It's Caly with you today sharing a card made using the Togetherness Flower Bouquet. I love this large floral cluster and thought it would be great for no-line watercoloring. I have a video on the Hero Arts YouTube channel if you'd like to check it out! (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To start,...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a new card and video to share! In today’s video I create a fun Valentine’s themed card featuring the Candy Hearts Peek-a-Boo Cling Stamp and Circular Peek-a-Boo Doors Fancy Die. However I take a slightly atypical approach with these incredible stamps and dies! Please check out the video below to see the whole process. (If you are having trouble...

We are excited to bring you new My Monthly Hero kit videos, by popular demand! Look for these videos on most Fridays following the kit's release. Be sure to subscribe to our YouTube channel so you never miss a video. Channin is here today to share our first kit video of the year, and it's a beauty! Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a video...

Good morning and Happy Monday! Jess here with a video sharing several ways to use the Gal Pal Brunch set to create cards for a variety of occasions! You can watch the video below or over at our YouTube channel! To start I stamped the gorgeous Pearl Strings Bold Prints stamp onto Hero Hues cardstock in Dove White, Paradise, and Pitch Black Cardstock with the...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share with you using the beautiful new Earth Nature Fancy Die with Frame. This die can be used in lots of different ways but I thought it would be fun to create a sunset in the sky and sea at the bottom using ink blending. Here is the video showing how I...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a fun card using the Using Stencils with Inks Kit. This fun and versatile kit consists of the Every Which Way stencil, Birthday Hugs and Kisses stamp set, and 3 ink pads: Orchid, Neon Purple and Neon Pink. When you purchase these products together as a bundle, you'll save about 25% of the regular price of the...

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 Color Layering Nordic Tree stamp set. The Color Layering Nordic Tree stamp set features a solid tree shape that can be stamped in any color of ink and provide a base for your Christmas tree. You also...

Today we are thrilled to announce a new addition to our amazing Creative Team! Channin has wow'ed us the past couple months as she's joined our monthly release blog hops - check out her December post HERE! We're so excited to have her officially join our team! Let's get to know Channin: Hello! I’m Channin Pelletier and I live in sunny Arizona with my husband...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I have a video using the new Gift Card Holder Fancy Die. In the video, I show you how very easy it is to put together, creating a simple gift card holder tag, as well as a more involved card front, pairing the Gift Card Holder with some stamping and die cuts to create a festive...

Hi, Friends! This is Caly and I have a fun video for you on the Hero Arts YouTube channel today. Please check out the video to see the process! If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can watch it HERE on YouTube. I’ve used the Build-A-Tree set to create a wreath and used the Snow & Froth technique with Crystal Clear Lacquer and...

Hello stampers! I'm so excited to be sharing an easy watercolor idea using the new partner stamp set from Hero Arts and Altenew, Bloom & Grow. (If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) The images and a sentiment from the Bloom & Grow stamp set were stamped on Bristol Smooth Cardstock with the Embossing & Watermark Ink...

Good morning! Jessica Frost-Ballas here with a clean and simple holiday shaker card featuring the gorgeous Poinsettia and Ornament Fancy Die! I've created a video tutorial for this card that you can watch below or over on our YouTube channel. I wanted to let the intricacy of the die shine so I kept the rest of the card fairly simple! To start I die-cut the...

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 Color Layering Peace 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....

Hello there, Michelle here and I am delighted to be joining you today to share a card and video using the newest partners release set - HA + Lawn Fawn Big Thanks. I love creating scenes on my card, but I often like to limit them to one area, which pleases my clean and simple design process! I am a big fan of the rule...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a fun peek-a-boo Halloween card. To make the card you will need the Circular Peek-A-Boo Doors Fancy Die, Halloween Scene Background Cling and Halloween Trimmings Stamp & Cut. Watch the video below to see how to create this card: If you have any trouble viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube. To...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today, and I'm extra excited because Hero Arts is helping to celebrate the 2nd anniversary of Mail It Monday! This campaign was started by Kimberly Crawford as a means of encouraging cardmakers and crafters to actually send the cards that we make to show our family and friends that we care about them. This campaign has its own...

Hello friends! Today we are participating in a special video hop celebrating The Stamping Village Holiday Seals Stamp Set. This set is designed by 12 members of The Stamping Village because we all value community over competition. These seals are the perfect finishing touch for your holiday envelopes or to decorate your cards! We also believe in giving back. 100% of the net profits made...

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 Color Layering Moth stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the card I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube....

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! It's Janette Kausen here with you today and I am sharing a fun postage stamp inspired project with a video tutorial! The postage stamp I drew my inspiration from is included in the Stamped Just For You clear stamp set featured in this project. I also jazzed up an envelope to coordinate. View the video below for...

Hello, Hero Friends! Today, I’m using the Hero Arts Partners Set designed by Pinkfresh Studio called You Make a Difference to further help celebrate Hero Arts’ 45th Anniversary. Something you probably don’t know is that the script on this set is handlettered by me. It’s so cool to see it in use! To see the process, you can view the quick video below: If you...

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 Color Layering Betta Fish 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...