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Hi friends! A few years ago, I decided that I really loved the mid-century holiday color palette – the aqua and white and pink and silver trees and decorations were just so fun, I went and bought a turquoise and a pink tree and they make me happy. I also love it on my cards – it's a nice break in people's holiday mail to...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio November 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, November 24 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts YouTubeIn addition to the November Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be used. Supplies: November Card Kit of...

Good morning, crafty friends! Today we're sharing some fabulous crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the October release, plus lots more! (Yes, we know it is November, we're a bit late!) Anna used the stamp set in the October kit to create this amazing set of Christmassy tags! Who wouldn't be excited to see one of these with their name on it? Joylita used...

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, Karen Brown here today! I've got two projects with bold heat embossing that practically pops off the card! Heat embossing definitely has that wow factor and it is always a fan favorite. Today I am using the November Cling Stamp of the Month (Abstract Poinsetta Pattern) on both of my cards. With a red rubber cling stamp and a bit of heat, you can create raised glossy designs...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our November 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 new offerings here and...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! With the holidays approaching quickly it's time to build up that stack of cards to send out to friends and family. So today I am sharing a few cards using the new Color Layering Quilt Stencils along with the Joyful Christmas Messages Bundle. Two of the cards I made are two-for-one cards, since I used only one stenciled background to make two cards....

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here. I am happy you have stopped by today as I will be sharing a card I created with the Winter Foliage Pattern clear stamp set.  This set, which coordinates with the Winter Foliage Cover Plate, brings a festive touch to cardmaking with its charming mix of winter leaves, berries, pinecones and snowflakes. Its intricate design is perfect for creating warm, cozy and...

Our November release launched yesterday and today we have loads of inspiration to share with you, including a blog hop! But first, let's check out a video from Channin using the new Card Kit of the Month. Watch Channin craft a sweet Christmas card featuring the adorable deer from the Peeking Animals clear stamp set, part of the November Card Kit. The video provides a step-by-step guide...

We are excited to share some of the changes coming to the Hero Studio program. • Faster Orders: New subscribers will no longer have to wait until the following month to receive their first kit. Now receive the the same monthly design when you subscribe! The sign-up window will be open the 1st - 27th each month. Also, starting in December the Monthly Add-Ons will be available for purchase on...

Huge thanks to everyone who recently took time to vote for your favorite kit in celebration of our kit program's 9th anniverary! We are bursting with excitement to let you know which kit won – let's get right to it! Cue the drumroll... Thousands of votes were cast and the kit receiving the most votes is none other than our Halloween-themed September 2024 Card Kit of the Month! This means that...

Hello creatives! This is Rachel Kleinman from rwkrafts.com and I'm so excited to share some tips using the new Circular Grid Stencil from the October Hero Studio release. Today I have two winter holiday cards that feature the Circular Grid Stencil. This stencil is a fantastic addition to your collection, as it can truly be used for ANY. OCCASION! Of course, that Peeking Winter Bear...

Hi there, crafty friends, it's Heather. Today's card features the Peeking Gingerbread Man Fancy Die plus has a fun card opening!  To create this card, I started by white heat embossing the October Cling of the Month background stamp on an A2 sized panel of Paradise cardstock. I adhered it to the front of a side folding white note card. I cut one of the Scalloped Rectangle Infinity...

We’re bursting with excitement to share some early peeks of our November release that is sure to spread some joy and holiday cheer!  The full release will launch on Monday, November 4. Be sure to subscribe to guarantee you get the product! All of our subscriptions include FREE US SHIPPING! You have five subscription options to choose from or if you want it ALL, subscribe to The Whole Studio.  November Card Kit of...

Here comes Santa Claus with a Freebie Friday gift just for you! Today, for 24 hours only and while supplies last, we are offering a complimentary item with your qualifying order from heroarts.com. How about a super fun die set to get you ready for holiday crafting?! Our October Freebie Friday product is the Santa Gift Tag Fancy Dies shown above, valued at $14.99. Create cute gift tags, present toppers, ornaments, or festive garlands with this...

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...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our October 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 new...

Hello and welcome to our October 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) or you can purchase them separately at regular price, while supplies last. The subscribe-by...

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 three fun and festive offerings to get you ready for holiday crafting! Shop...

Hi friends! I love nothing more than die cut inlay, and I love coming up with new ways to add details to simple dies to make them really pop. The new October Card Kit of the Month has beautiful tag stamps and coordinating dies, and one of the images has a multi-functional die that can stand on its own, and I thought I'd show you some...

We are celebrating the spirit of the holiday season with a festive selection of products in our October Hero Studio release! The products are perfect for adding a creative and playful touch to any holiday crafting project.The October Card Kit of the Month blends the charm of holiday sweets with the beauty of nature. Gingerbread houses adorned with delicate icing vines, sprigs of holly, and rustic pinecones create a whimsical,...

It's almost time for the October Hero Studio launch – stick around because 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 the Card Kit of the Month and the Monthly Minis. As promised, we have one Card Kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown...

PLEASE NOTE: Only votes cast on the official voting page will count. We welcome blog post comments, just keep in mind that only votes on the official voting page will be included in the final tally. Thank you! The new October Hero Studio kit will be here tomorrow, but first we have a bit of celebrating to do – and this calls for confetti! Along with our 50th...

Welcome to day two of our October Hero Studio countdown, friends! The Card Kit of the Month was in the spotlight yesterday and today we are excited to show you some of the Monthly Minis coming your way on Monday. Like the Card Kit, Monthly Minis are available via subscription and also in our online shop on launch day, while supplies last. Choose any or all of the...

The festive countdown to October’s Hero Studio release is here, and it’s time to unwrap some holiday cheer! As we get ready for the big reveal on Monday, October 7 at 10am PT, we're treating you to four Card Kit of the Month sneak peeks from our amazing Creative Team. And, to keep the holiday spirit alive, we’re giving away a kit to one lucky...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio September 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish.👉🏼 When: Sunday, October 6th at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube Supplies: September Card Kit of the Month Passion Flower Core Ink Amethyst Core Ink Grape Juice Core...

Hello, friends! Today we're sharing some more crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the September Hero Studio release (and more!) To begin, we have a gorgeous card from Anna. She used some of the patterned paper from the August Card Kit of the Month and paired it up with a tag, August Cling Stamp of the Month, and die cuts from the kit...

Happy FREEBIE FRIDAY, friends! Once a month, for 24 hours only, while supplies last, we are offering you a complimentary item with your qualifying order from heroarts.com. This month we are celebrating the arrival of fall with a freebie that you have to see to beLEAF... Our September Freebie Friday product is the lovely Leaves in the Wind Bold Prints cling stamp set shown above, valued at $15.99. A beautiful swirl of windblown...

Hi friends! Lydia here today with a little US Postal Service love. I am an absolute fiend for the USPS catalogs with stamps in them. As a result, I have enough postage to last me for the rest of my life, but I cannot resist new designs! Some past designs linger in my mind, and one such design is the inspiration for today's card featuring...

  We are celebrating the spirit of the holiday season with some festive early peeks of the October release! The full release will launch on Monday, October 7th, but subscribe by October 1st to guarantee you get the product. All of our subscriptions include FREE US SHIPPING! You have five subscription options to choose from or if you want it ALL, subscribe to The Whole Studio.  October Card Kit of the Month >> October Clear...

Good morning, friends! Today we're sharing some fabulous crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the August Hero Studio release (and more!) To begin, we have these two cards from Anna. She used the August Card Kit of the Month and the Rounded Jewel Infinity Dies to create a design, and then created it with two slightly different colour schemes.  Emelie created this colourful scene...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our September 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 new...

Hello and welcome to our September 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) or you can purchase them separately at regular price, while supplies last. The subscribe-by deadline is...

It's time for our September Extraordinary Extras showcase! 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. Check out all of the frightfully, delightfully creative offerings below! Shop for the September Extraordinary Extras here Today we have Kelly...

Hello friends!! It's Channin here and today I'm creating a Halloween card featuring the September Card Kit of the Month. In the video I demonstrate a fun and easy technique for adding texture to your solid stamped images.  Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create this card I first stamped the haunted house from the Haunted Scenic stamp set (included in...

This month we have a spooktacular Halloween-themed September Hero Studio release! The products are perfect for adding a touch of haunting charm to your crafting projects. The September Card Kit of the Month encapsulates all the thrills of the spooky season and you are sure to have a spine-tingling good time while creating with these thrilling new products. Our jam-packed September Card Kit of the Month includes: Haunted Scenic Clear Stamp Set,...