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Create a colorful rainbow gift box shaker card using the Wrap It Up Letterpress Plate and Gorgeous Giftwrap Stencil. It’s a versatile design for any occasion!

Learn how to mix and match Hero Arts stamp sets to build a cozy holiday card scene, using stamps from multiple releases for creative cardmaking.

Learn how to make an interactive hidden gift card holder with step-by-step photos. A fun DIY project perfect for thank you gifts and special occasions!

Create a fun pastel holiday card with the Gift Boxes Die Set, Wrap It Up Foil Plate, and Layering Stencils—perfect for easy, festive crafting!

Use the October Stamp & Cut of the Month to create a stunning blue and gold holiday card with an ombre background, gold embossing, and festive sparkle details.

Discover the beauty of the Wild Columbine Stamp & Cut Bundle and coordinating Color Layering Stencils! With rich layering options, this versatile set transitions beautifully from spring to fall.

Learn to create beautifully layered hydrangea blooms using Layered Hydrangea Etched Dies and soft ink blending. Add depth and dimension to your designs without adding extra bulk to your card.

Create a stunning seaside scene with the Coastal Blooms Heroscape stamp set. Soft colors and layered stamping bring this birthday card to life, evoking the calm and serenity of a quiet coastal escape.

Create a vibrant mixed media background on a gelli plate using the Cluster Flower Fancy Die and Core Inks for a beautiful, textured effect.

Learn how to make colors pop by heat embossing on vellum and adding colorful butterflies to a dark background.

Create stunning mixed media layers using Fancy Dies, Hero Transfers, stamps and inks!

Watch Jeannie create a bright and fun eclipse card with beautiful ink blending using Core Inks.

Learn how to create a focal area using spotlight stenciling and how to step up your card using dry embossing for extra interest and texture.

Create a mixed media style background using core inks, a cling stamp, as well as embossing powder and wax!

Hello! Jen here today sharing a New Year’s card made with the large number fancy dies and the fun little Peeking Penguin Fancy Die that adds a little whimsy to elegance. The number fancy dies are one of my favorite products. I love that they include not only large and small numbers but the words as well! 1. Cut a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock...

Hi there! Rosie here to share some winter themed birthday cards. I used a few basic products to get an elegant and sparkly birthday card. I created two top folding card bases from heavy weight vellum. I used the Color Layering Snowflake Stencils directly on the front of each vellum card base. I did this in two color ways. The first one I used Dusty...

Hello! Jen here today sharing a scene card using two November Hero Studio Monthly Minis!  Those Naughty Kitties are so cute and I love the sentiments. You don’t need to color all the details in the Tilted Christmas Tree for it to stand out. Leave it a solid color, blend on inks or even try paper piecing! Instructions: 1. Create background using Brick Wall Stencil and Granite Core...

Hello there, Michelle here. Today I have a card and video to share hot foiling with non-traditional holiday colours. I am using the Wreath & Finch Letterpress + Foil Plate, and although I am hot foiling today, you can use the plate with letterpress too for a completely different look! Here is the video showing how I made the card: (If you are having trouble...

Hi friends. Kailash here sharing a card using stencils and adding dimension to one of the images. I'm featuring the October Layering Stencils of the Month (Flourishy Christmas Tree). This set includes four stencils and has an intricate and detailed design, but also a beautiful Christmas tree focal point, which I decided to showcase by adding some dimension. Let me show you how: I started...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm sharing a card that features the Color Layering Holly Branch stamp set to make a quick and easy holiday card using a stamp positioner.  To create this card, I started with a piece of Deluxe Smooth White cardstock along with Intens-ified Black ink in my Mini MISTI. I tend to see floral images as is or as a frame...the latter is what I immediately thought...

Hello there, Michelle here sharing a card using the new Perforation Cover Plate. This die can be used in so many different ways, but for today, I thought I would use it add interest to a background. I think it is perfect for adding just that extra touch!  I started off my card by die cutting the Perforation Cover Plate from Deluxe Smooth White cardstock. There...

Hey everyone! Jen here today sharing two ways I added texture to this card featuring the August Layering Stencils of the Month. This gorgeous set includes four stencils. Two add the base of the leaf and two more add detail to each leaf.  1. Place stencil one from the August Layering Stencils of the Month over a panel of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock and blend on Key...

Hi friends! It’s Rosie and I am back to share a project using a few of my favorite Hero Arts products, Color Layering Stencils and Fancy Dies. Although I am not a fan of the hot weather, I do love the beach and all things summer.   I started this project with Antique Ivory cardstock and the Color Layering Seashells Stencils. These stencils were originally included...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share using the Hero Studio July Fancy Dies of the Month. There are so many ways to use these dies, especially the background die. You can use the positive, the negative, use both together, or as I am doing today, dry emboss! Here is the video showing how I made the card:...

Happy Summer everyone! I am so happy to share some beach themed cards today using the Urban Window Fancy Die (June Fancy Die of the Month) and the Color Layering Sunset over Waves stamp set. I head to the beach in two weeks so these cards are definitely getting me into vacation mode.  For my first card I used the Color Layering Sunset over Waves stamp set with Summer Sky,...

Hi friends. Kailash here sharing a card showcasing a fun way to use a stencil. There are many techniques with stencils but I have a simple one that will add some depth and interest to your project. The card features the new Decorative Tile Pattern Stencil. I started with an A2 sized panel of Dove White cardstock and placed the stencil on top. Using Mist, Periwinkle and Orchard Core...

Hi crafty friends! Charlene here. Today, I'm excited to share four unique card creations using the new Decorative Tiles stamps from Hero Arts. Each card showcases a different technique, highlighting the versatility of this stamp set. But first, let's take a closer look at the process behind these creations. For a step-by-step visual guide, check out my video tutorial below: If you are having trouble viewing...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using the new Ramen stamp set that was released as part of the My Monthly Hero March 2024 release.  I started off my card by stamping the bowl of ramen and the sentiment onto Deluxe Smooth White cardstock using Intens-ified Black ink. I coloured the ramen bowl using Copic markers. I added a little extra detail to the chopsticks...

Hello! Jennifer Kotas here today and I’m sharing a card featuring the Large Sprinkled Dots Stencil and my favorite metallic spray, Ocean Blue and Gold Two-Tone Metallic Spray. 1. Stamp the Ode to Andy Warhol Bold Prints on a sheet of Luxe White Watercolor Paper using Deep Ocean Core ink. Use second generation stamping to make it lighter. Ink the stamp up, stamp on scrap paper then stamp on...

Hello and welcome! Karen Brown here and I have a very fun project to share with you today featuring this delightful new Vintage Birdcage Fancy Die. I love color and texture and I used lots of both on this card. Here is my recipe: I started with my background. Using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink and Clear Embossing Powder I heat embossed the Ode To Andy...

Hi friends. It's Kailash here sharing a sweet card featuring the new Love Bird & Friends stamp set.  I paired it with the versatile Floral Border Fancy Die which I die cut from Dove White cardstock. I then inked just the center area first with Dusty Blue Core ink and Blue Raspberry Reactive ink, making sure not to get ink onto the floral border. I sprinkled a few...

Hello everyone! It's Jennifer here and I’m so happy to share my first post on the Hero Arts blog! Today, I’m sharing how I create a background using smaller stamps. It’s one of my favorite techniques, especially when I'm not feeling creative or I'm not sure what to do with a stamp set. When creating a background from small stamps, I usually start in a corner,...

Good morning! Jess here with my last official blog post as a member of the Hero Arts Creative Team. It's been an amazing ride since 2016 and I'll always have a special place in my heart for Hero Arts! And I'm sure you'll see me around here and there! ;) But anyway, I'm finishing up my time here with a card featuring all my favorites: glitter,...

Good morning! Jess here with a vibrant card to say thanks or celebrate Thanksgiving featuring ink blending and dry-embossing. I love using stencils as they were originally intended but sometimes it's fun to change things up a bit!  Today I'm using the new Leaves and Swirls Stencil to dry-emboss a dimensional background on my card panel. To start, I take the Leaves and Swirls Stencil and...

Hi Crafters! It's Kelly Taylor here and today I have a fun technique to share with you. I'm calling it "Glittery Stained Glass" because that's exactly what it reminds me of! I started by pulling out a rainbow of Hero Arts Core Inks for my background. I blended on Azalea, Papaya, Lemon Yellow, Fresh Lawn, Summer Sky, and Grape Juice in a circle pattern starting in the...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share with you using Poppy Field Bold Prints. Bold Prints are essentially background stamps, but they can be so much more! If you take a portion of the background image, it automatically creates a focal point.  I started off my card by stamping Poppy Field Bold Prints on to a panel of Perwinkle cardstock using...