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Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share that uses subtle colouring with Copic Markers and the new You & Me By The Sea Stamp Set.  I first took a panel of white cardstock slightly smaller than my finished card base of 3 1/2" x 5 7/8" which is known as 4 Bar size. I stamped the anchor image from the...

Today I've created a fun patchwork background using the Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies. There are 16 metal dies in the set, so you are sure to find the perfect size for any card! I started out by die cutting a bunch of different sizes of rectangles from scraps of Layering Paper. Then I began playing with the layout by positioning them on the white card panel. I...

Have you seen the new Paper Layering Desert Cactus and Paper Layering Prickly Cactus dies? Today I'm featuring the Paper Layering Desert Cactus in a scene. Isn't it a fun way to add an element to a card design? I used the outline die in my design so that I could place it into the window. I love the dimension that it has, don't you?...

I really love making cards that are little "scenes", and my favorite stamps to do that with are animal stamps. The new Fennec the Fox stamp set was practically begging for a scene, so that's what I used for today. I started out by blending a desert background, masking off a circle for the sun and then brushing Dandelion around for a bit of a...

Good morning! Emily here again today with a pretty floral card featuring the new You're Beautiful stamp set from the Summer 2018 Hero Arts catalog! This stamp set has some really cute little sentiments included in it, but it also has an abundance of lovely floral sprigs, perfect for building your own bouquets and wreaths. Let's get started on how I made this project!  To...

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 May kit -- 3 clear stamp sets, 2 coordinating Frame Cuts, 1 Stamp & Cut set, 1 Confetti Die, 2 Bold Prints background stamps, and let's not forget the Ombré Reactive Spring Day...

Welcome to the release of our May My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons! This month we're inspired by family, nostalgia and the Tree of Life. Trees are majestic, awe-inspiring, sweet and/or grand, and a little nostalgic, as our Tree of Life My Monthly Hero kit suggests. We've included a sturdy trunk and a variety of branches you can use in many ways, as well as...

Hello! Today on the blog I'm putting a flower on it! It's the latest challenge from our friends over at A Blog Named Hero. For my card, I decided to work with our beautiful Flowering Magnolia stamp. It's currently available as a woodblock stamp - but once the products from our Summer Catalog are available in our online store on Tuesday, May 15, this image...

Did anybody else hear that in Barbra Streisand's voice in Funny Girl? I love that movie. Hi there! Emily here with you today to share a project using the pretty Swans and Cattails stamp and die set from the most recent catalog. This set has so many pretty swans and scene-building pieces that it was difficult to choose which ones to use!  To start, I...

Hello there, it's Amy here with a card that combines four stamp sets, while keeping the overall design clean and crisp. The center panel is 3 inches x 4 inches. I love working with smaller palettes to make the images pop. Starting with the panel from the Earth Mix Layering Paper pack. It has been stamped with the CG727 Antique Keys Bold Prints in Soft...

Hello there, Michelle here and today and I am creating a cute scene using the Woodland Tea Party stamp set and coordinating Frame Cuts. I am creating a background for my card with Bold Inks and using different layers to create dimension.  I have created a video showing how I made the card, which you can see below: If you are having trouble viewing this...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using the Flower Confetti Fancy Die, along with Liquid Watercolors and the White Iridescent Shimmer Spray to create an interesting background.  I started off with a piece of watercolour paper and applied a layer of clean water to this. Using Deep Ocean, Indigo and Moss Liquid Watercolors, I added colour to the panel...

Good morning! Jess here with a fun card inspired by a very famous logo...any guesses? When I saw this month's Food Puns add-on set I knew exactly what I wanted to do with it! When the gorgeous Mermaid stamp was released last summer it reminded me of the famous Starbucks logo and her outstretched hand was perfect for a cup of coffee! So I've been...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I am using the new Layered Topiary Stamp Set and coordinating Frame Cuts. It is a beautiful set that can be used for so many occasions. I thought I would go with a hello card for today. I started off by die cutting the topiary frame cut from white cardstock. I thought die cutting then stamping may be easier...

'Tis the season for lots of chicken soup! I was recently making some - and as I looked at my dishes, a lightbulb went off and I found the perfect color combo for a card! Here’s an idea using our fun new Alphabet Soup stamp set. I began by stamping the Alphabet Soup Bold Prints background in black ink on a white card. (One of...

It is a happy day at Hero Arts when we have the pleasure of introducing a new member of the Hero Arts Creative Team. And today is one of those days! Meet Emily Midgett! You will be so inspired by her work and creativity. Let's get to know Emily: Hi there! I'm Emily Midgett, and I could not be more ecstatic to be here as...

Today I'm using the Floral Tile Bold Prints background to create a simple ombré background using four ink colors.  To create the background I slightly overlapped each color to create the seamless transition from one color to the next. The four ink colors I used are (from top to bottom) Bubble Gum, Ultra Pink, Pale Tomato and Soft Cantaloupe. Next, I die-cut the A Bit of Kindness Fancy Die three times from dark...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the January My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, January 8th at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We'll be here for the next three days, sharing ideas for using both the main kit, as well as new optional add-on products that will also be available on Monday. And, remember to comment on each and every...

When was the last time that you made a card using a die cut image as the focal point of your design? Hero Arts has created a large selection of Paper Layering dies that make beautiful, dimensional designs, perfect for any occasion and any card style. Today, I'm using the new Paper Layering Sunflower die, paired with a few sentiments, to make a colorful encouragement...

I love creating my own stamped background using images from different stamp sets. For today's card, I used the images from the following stamp sets: Thanksgiving Table, Christmas List Stamp & Cut, and Holiday Planner Icons.  I started by drawing an oval shape on my card front using the Nesting Oval Infinity Die and pencil. Then I randomly stamped the images outside the oval frame using black...

When I saw the new Wintertime products for the first time, I was immediately drawn to a few sets that I'd like to use to make my Halloween, Thanksgiving and Christmas cards. However, I'm not quite ready to start making my holiday cards yet, but I am very excited to use the new products! There are so many beautiful products that can be used to...

Good morning! Jess here with a pair of cards showing two very different ways to use the Butterfly Confetti Fancy Die that was an add-on to the July My Monthly Hero kit. I decided to use the butterflies that are cut from the die rather than the actual die-cut panel (though I did reserve those […]

Hi, crafty friends! It’s May here with a one layer floral wreath card that I created using the floral images and sentiments from CM194 Summer Garden and the cluster of dots from CL963 Color Layering Ice Cream. I started by drawing a circle on my card front using a pencil and a 3.5″ circle die. […]

Hello there, Michelle here and I have a fun kindness card to share with you today. I am using the A Bit Of Kindness Fancy Die as my main focal point, along with the Heart Pattern Bold Prints to create a fun background. I started off by stamping the Heart Pattern Bold Prints on to […]

There is nothing better than a single stamp with a simple, beautiful message! The Kindness Is Everything stamp is a perfect example. It is so easy to make cards from this large stamp. I am showing a few variations today with scraps that were on my desk. For the first card, I stamped the message […]

Good morning!  Jess here with a trio of BRIGHT cards using our fun Love is Love Bold Prints cling stamp! I was in the mood to get inky and thought it would be fun to play with the Love is Love Bold Prints cling stamp and distress inks!  I started by removing my stamp from the plastic […]

Whether you drink tea or coffee, the new Nesting Tea Pot Infinity Dies and the Nesting Tea Cup Infinity Dies are perfect for creating tea-themed cards for your friends and family. You can use the dies to create delightful shaped cards and tags, adorable shaker windows, and simply sweet cardstock shapes for your card designs.

The new Brushstroke Alphabet set allows you to create custom sentiments for any card! Today I have paired it with the Abstract Waves Stencil to create a card that makes me want to whisk away to the beach and relax in the sun. I wanted to create a gradient of blues for the waves, so […]

Hi friends! Today I'm sharing a card featuring the irresistible Color Layering Koala stamp set. This multi-step set includes an adorable koala image, along with her little one, and several fun, mixed font sentiments.

One of my favorite stamp sets in the Summer 2017 Catalog (aside from the utterly hilarious Puffer Fish set) is the Color Layering Blue Whale set. Sentiments like “Sending Tons Of Love” or “Love You Big Time” make it particularly clever and very appealing for handmade cards. When making this card I paired the Whale […]