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Hello and happy Friday! Today we welcome Grace Wilson back to the blog with some fabulous and festive felt projects. Handmade ornaments are a wonderful way to add a personal touch to your holiday decor, or even give as gifts, and these are so much fun to make! Now here's Grace to share more... If you are like me, you spent many a Christmas season...

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing some inspiration using one of the new add-ons from this month's My Monthly Hero release: Wish I May Stamp & Cut. (Psst, there are a few kits left at this time, so if you're on the fence, hurry and get one before they sell out forever!) I chose to create a sweet little scene combining the...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Janette here with you today to share a project I created featuring the new December add-on Fairy Window, Star Light Bold Prints and previously released Glimmer Metallic Inks. I began by applying three horizontal strips of color onto my craft mat, white watercolor, Blue Glimmer Metallic and then Purple Glimmer Metallic. I picked up two colors at...

Hi stampers, it’s time for this month’s Awesome Add-ons feature! Before we dive into the project inspiration, here’s a look at all of the add-on products that were introduced yesterday along with the December My Monthly Hero kit -- 2 clear stamp sets with coordinating Frame Cuts, 2 cling background stamps, a Stamp & Cut set, 2 Fancy Dies, 1 Paper Layering Die, and 2...

Our latest My Monthly Hero kit is here! Dandelion wishes and fairy dreams make up this magical new release. From beautiful backgrounds, to elegant dies, to whimsical stamps that will leave you wishing upon a star, there is something for every stamper in this fabulous December collection. Our main kit features a 6x8 clear stamp set with matching Frame Cuts, eight sheets of gorgeous, shimmery...

It's almost time to launch the December My Monthly Hero kit – release is coming up today at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific! We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the ideas our team has shared for using this kit. As promised, we have one kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to Creativity posts. We’ve randomly selected a...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is tomorrow, Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We hope you have enjoyed the inspiration so far! Now let's join Michelle for the last look at this wonderful kit, before the release tomorrow. This is such a beautiful kit! Fairies seem to work all...

Welcome back to the countdown! The December My Monthly Hero Kit will be released Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Ilina is here with another look at this fun kit! Hi everyone, I hope you have been enjoying the sneak peeks from this kit the past couple days. I love all things fairies, so this may be one of my favorite kits. To make...

Welcome back to the countdown! The December My Monthly Hero Kit will be released Monday, December 3 at 10am PST/1 pm EST. Nichol is here with another look at this fun kit... I am so excited about this incredible kit! I created a magical fairy garden scene by pairing the images from the main kit with the gorgeous Star Light Star Bright Bold Print background....

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration...

Welcome back to the countdown! The December My Monthly Hero Kit will be released Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Caly is here with another look at this fun kit! Hello! This is Caly and I’m so excited to be sharing my first Hero Arts project with you! It’s all about fairies and dandelions this month and my card has a bit of both!...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the December My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, December 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as the new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. Stay tuned for more inspiration...

Today is such an exciting day here at Hero Arts - we're introducing you to another wonderful addition to our Creative Team! You've seen her join us a few times for monthly release blog hops. She's super talented and also super sweet. Please help us welcome Caly Person! Here's a little more about Caly: Hi, Friends! This is Caly Person and I’m so excited to...

Good morning! Jess here with an idea for an easy Hanukkah card using liquid watercolors and glimmer metallic inks to freehand watercolor candles from a menorah! To start I taped a piece of watercolor paper to a hardboard and then added a few drops of Dark Teal, Deep Ocean, and Indigo liquid watercolors to my porcelain palette. Then I added a drop of Pewter glimmer...

Hi everyone, Ilina here today with a clean and simple, but eye catching card featuring the wood mount Angel Trio set. To make the card you will need to start by stamping one of the angels onto alcohol friendly white card stock using Intense Black ink. Once stamped, color it with alcohol based markers and die cut it using the coordinating dies. Set it aside....

We have discovered a Post Office issue that may have affected a small number of November My Monthly Hero kit shipments. All kits should now be delivered to USA addresses. If you have not received your kit, please notify us right away at info@heroarts.com with "Lost Kit" in the subject line. Thank you for your help and we greatly apologize for the problem.

Hello stampers! Today I'm sharing a spotlight scene card created with a layer of acetate. Acetate is a great way to add a stamped layer "window" whether you choose to make the card a shaker or not. I opted to keep this card free of shaker material but with a few adjustments it could become a shaker card easily! Watch the video below for step-by-step...

Ready, set, shop! The Hero Holiday 50-25-25 Sale starts now! 50 items...at 25% off...plus FREE Shipping on our entire store on orders of $25 or more(domestic only). It's the perfect time to stock up and save while enjoying free shipping sitewide! Kick off the holiday season with a few treats for yourself, or snag great gifts for under the tree. Don't delay - the Hero...

We at Hero Arts wish you and your loved ones a Happy Thanksgiving! We are grateful for all of YOU and your continued support. It is our honor to share this space with you throughout the year. May your Thanksgiving be warm with joy and filled with blessings!

Hello stampers! Today we are shifting gears from cardmaking to DIY projects, as Debi Adams is here to share some cheerful ideas for holiday gift-giving. Hi everyone! Today I have a fun little treat bag for you to make using the Holiday Greenery Edge Fancy Die. It’s simple to create and goes together quickly. The border finishes off the bag perfectly and the die is...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using the Color Layering Fa La Llama stamp set and coordinating Frame Cuts. It is such a fun set and I thought it would make a great winter/holiday card. I started off by stamping the outline of the llama on to white cardstock with Intense Black Ink. I then coloured the image with...

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today with a video showing how I used the new DIY Ornament Kit to create a simple, but very effective, holiday garland that would be perfect to bedeck your fireplace mantel, window, or even your Christmas tree. You can watch it below: If you are having trouble viewing the video, please try watching it here over on YouTube....

Good morning! Lisa here to entice you to join our challenge this month at A Blog Named Hero. Our challenge theme is "Grateful" which is very appropriate for this time of year. I've made a simple "Thanks" card because I was in need of one, and thought it was a smarter sentiment for someone that I've just met. I used the Peonies Die Combo stamp...

Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors currently come in 15 different gorgeous colors. But with one secret weapon, you can triple the amount of colors you have. What is that secret weapon? It's White Liquid Watercolor! By mixing in different amounts of the white with the colored watercolors you can achieve almost any shade of color you need. On this card I used two different colors of...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Janette here sharing with you how I create added dimension with Paper Layering Dies. Today's post features the charming Paper Layering Neighborhood. The Paper Layering Dies are fantastic. With one pass through a die cutting machine the die scores and cuts intricate details that then you can decide whether to highlight or simplify. To highlight, add color...

Hi stampers! Nichol here today with a frosty fun card featuring the adorable new Warm Friends stamp set and coordinating Frame Cuts dies. I paired these cuties with the Snowflake Edge Fancy Die, Holidays Word Fancy Die, and Stacking Snowflakes stamp set. The snowflake border provides a great place to "ground" the sentiment and tuck the Warm Friends behind. The stamped Stacking Snowflakes provide continuity...

Hello! Jess here with a simple holiday card using partial stenciling with the Graphic Snowflake for a bright and vibrant background! I placed the Graphic Snowflake Stencil on an angle over a piece of white cardstock and used blender brushes to blend Aegean, Summer Sky, Indigo, and Deep Ocean inks over the stencil. I kept my hand light to get a softer blend at the...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our November My Monthly Hero Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, left lovely comments, and made this month’s kit a success! Although the main kit is sold out, many great add-ons remain available. You can find them here. Our randomly selected winner will receive...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am taking a closer look at the Color Layering Fawn set to create two completely different style Christmas cards using same supplies. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this...

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing some inspiration using the new Snow and Froth Technique Kit! In this kit, you receive both the Crystal Lacquer and the White Puff embossing powder, which, when combined, create a super unique and fun effect for your cards! Let's get started with the details of my project. To begin, I die cut the Paper Layering Neighborhood...

I have been hoping for years that Hero Arts would come out with an advent set, and my wish was finally granted! Oh what fun it was to create some advent-style cards with the November My Monthly Hero kit! The kit has already sold out, but I still wanted to share some fun ideas for using it. If you missed out on it, you might...

Hi stampers, it’s time for this month’s Awesome Add-ons feature! Before we dive into the project inspiration, here’s a look at all of the add-on products that were introduced along with the November My Monthly Hero kit -- 3 clear stamp sets with coordinating Frame Cuts, 1 cling background stamp with a coordinating window flap Fancy Die, a fun DIY Ornament kit, and even a...

Hi everyone, Ilina here today. Have you started working on your Christmas cards yet? If you are like me, you probably wait until the last moment. And if you don't have an idea yet, here is a fun and simple card using the new Winter Wreath stamp set that is a My Monthly Hero add-on this month. To make the card start with a panel...

Our November My Monthly Hero release is here! As the gift giving season approaches, our fun new November release will help you count down to Christmas! From hand stamped cards, tags and gift wrap, to DIY projects like advent calendars and ornaments, we've got you covered with products to incorporate personal touches into your holiday stamping. This fun, interactive My Monthly Hero kit includes a...

It's almost time to launch the November My Monthly Hero kit – release is coming up today at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific! We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the ideas our team has shared for using this kit. As promised, we have one kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to Creativity posts. We’ve randomly selected a...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the November My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is tomorrow, Monday, November 5th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Hope you enjoyed all the inspiration this weekend! Ilina is here for another look at this wonderful kit. Hi everyone! I hope you enjoyed all of the projects using the November My Monthly Hero kit. I...