Hero Arts Blog

Join Michelle Lupton as she demonstrates how to make three different cards using the Celebrate Stamp and coordinating Layering Stencils.

Join us for Clever Crafts as Rachel demonstrates how to create a mixed media tag featuring a stunning floral focal point and background through the art of collage.

Love playing with color? In this post, we’re diving into floral stenciling three ways using the Friendship Blooms Collection with tips on using color theory.

Create a bold tone-on-tone background behind a die cut image for a stunning effect.

We are showcasing the gorgeous Color Layering Golden Poppies stamp set and stencils with six inspiring card samples for our In the Spotlight series.

Create a pretty birthday card featuring products from the March Card Kit of the Month.

Create a fun Easter egg scene on your cards this Spring using the stencil masking technique.

A quick and easy Easter card featuring a stenciled Easter egg.

Create a charming egg-shaped card showcasing the delightful Folk Animals Hero Transfers in a playful, eye-catching style.

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

Use stencils, sprays, and waxes to to create a mixed media style background adorned with a delicate floral die and butterfly Transfers.

In this post, Michelle Short will share how to add selective stenciling to projects, as well as faux gold gilding with Hero Wax.

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.

Join Rachel as she demonstrates creative techniques using the stunning January 2025 Layering Stencil of the Month, perfect for adding depth and dimension to your projects!

Layer a stenciled background and diecut hearts to create a card bursting with love!

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...

Video tutorial giving step-by-step instructions for ink blending 3 different butterfly cards with layering stencils plus Hero Wax and Hero Glitter Paste.

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...

Hi everyone! This is Rachel Kleinman from rwkrafts and I'm excited to share today's video with you all! I'm showcasing the new Presents Tower Fancy Die and how to turn it into a holiday card and also a fun birthday card.  (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.) For the holiday card, I went with a traditional Christmas vibe... And...

Welcome back, crafty friends! I am back with an amazing texture technique using the new Poinsettia Stained Glass Pattern Stencil, Berry Hero Wax and gold embossing powder. I learned this technique from the 2024 Mixed Media Stamp-Along. BreAnn Loveland taught the class and I have used the technique multiple times.  For this card, I used a heavy weight cardstock and spread Berry Hero Wax over the...

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....

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 crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm excited to share a new video with you focusing on the Geometric Holiday Stencil for two fun holiday cards.  (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch here on YouTube.) To create my first card, I used a piece of Luxe White Watercolor Paper and then placed the Geometric Holiday Stencil on top. I wanted to ink this stencil up really quickly and the...

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 Hero Arts friends, it is Creative Team member Natasha Vacca on the blog today! Today I am sharing ideas on how to create a vintage-themed card using holiday products. For today's project I started with the Holiday Assortment Stencil as my inspiration. So let's get started!   I started by prepping a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock with my antic static powder tool. Next I...

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...

Hello! Jen here today with a mini holiday scene. Sometimes making a scene that fills the entire A2 card can be overwhelming or maybe you just don’t have the time. I’ve paired the Cozy Study Bundle up with the Journaling Photo Frame Infinity Dies to create a snapshot holiday scene.  Instructions: 1. Stamp the images from the Cozy Study Bundle using Intens-ified Black Ink. Color with alcohol markers and...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite joining you today with a video tutorial featuring the Holiday Foliage Stencil from the 2024 Holiday Catalog release.  This simple stencil can definitely pack a punch depending on how you use it. Most would simply ink blend. I considered both wet and dry embossing using this stencil. However, I landed on using Hero Wax and lacquer pens to add color and was able...

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here. I am happy you have stopped by today as I will be sharing two cards I created with products from September's Extraordinary Extras: Halloween Words Stencil and Haunted Romance Fancy Dies. Skeletons are a bone-afide blast at Halloween time because they bring a playful spookiness to the season! For my first card I blended Pitch Black ink onto a Cranberry cardstock panel...

Hello, crafty friends. Heather Ruwe here with a spooky slimline card to share... To create this card, I started with the background. I cut a piece of Amethyst cardstock to a slimline sized card (3.5" x 8.5") and applied the Glow-in-the-Dark Lacquer Pen liquid through the Halloween Words Stencil. I did this at the top of the card, let it dry, and then repeated the process on...

Hi crafty friends! Charlene here. Today, I'm excited to share a card creation using the new Leafy Background cling stamp from Hero Arts. This stamp is perfect for creating lush, tropical backgrounds, and I'll show you how to combine it with other techniques for a unique design. To start, I stamped the Leafy Background Cling onto an A2-sized panel of Kiwi Cardstock using Green Hills Core Ink. This...

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! Lydia here with a REALLY fun transformation for you today.   Do you ever look at a stencil and only see the shapes? I'm going to help you break out of that today with a multi-step process for transforming the beautiful new Pebbles and Stones stencil. This stencil looks simple, but the second I saw it I was reminded of this incredible watercolor artist. I...

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:...

Greetings, fellow crafters! Today, I'm excited to share a fun and colorful card creation using the new Color Layering Beach Ball Stencils from Hero Arts. This card features a unique design with beach balls and water splashes, showcasing the versatility of these stencils.To create this card, I started by ink blending the three layering stencils with Taffy, Lemon Drop, and Splash Reactive Inks onto an A2-sized...