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Jennifer shares a festive Christmas card design using the Snowflake Star Etched Dies from the Very Merry Collection. She demonstrates how to create a striped star from cardstock and add depth with a subtle background technique.

Create a vibrant multi-colored design using the Fa La La Letterpress to add festive texture and cheer to your cards. This technique layers rich letterpress impressions in various colors for a playful and eye-catching holiday effect.

Hi friends! I have a fun old school technique for you today that's normally used with a focal image, but I'm using it with the Rainbows & Clouds December Cling Stamp of the Month. Any background stamp that has a colorable element to it works particularly well here. Lining up the two panels is the most important part as you will see in the video...

Hi crafty friends! Today I'm excited to share a vibrant and playful card creation featuring the new Sky Ombré Hero Transfers and Box of Crayons Fancy Dies. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch here on YouTube.) To start, I applied small pieces of the Sky Ombré Hero Transfers to Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. When working with Hero Transfers, I like to...

Hello crafty friends, it's Natasha Vacca here today! I am excited to be sharing a mixed media style card! For today's card I used the beautiful Festive Pattern Bold Prints stamp as my focal image. Let's get started! I started with a piece of Pitch Black cardstock. I prepped the surface with my anti- static powder tool then inked up the Festive Pattern Bold Prints...

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...

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...

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...

Hello, Karen Brown here! Are you ready to add a touch of winter magic to your cardmaking? In today's video, I will guide you step-by-step through the enchanting process of creating shimmery snowflake backgrounds that will leave everyone in awe! If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. Today, we will be creating two cards and one tag using Hero...

Hi Crafty Friends! Rosie here and I am back with a one of my all-time favorite products, red rubber Bold Prints stamps! Yay! Today, I will be highlighting the Abstract Poinsettia Bold Prints with Reactive Glitz inks in Byzantine Green, Egyptian Blue, and French Pink. I started by ink blending Fresh Lawn Core ink with a blending brush on the edges of a Meadow card...

Hi friends. Pocono Pam back with you again today with an installment of our monthly series, CommUNITY. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from a diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this papercrafting community we all love so much, but also support and empower individuals to be their...

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...

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...

Hi friends! Today we are here with an installment of our monthly series, CommUNITY, where we share artwork from artists who we'd love for you to get to know. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from a diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this papercrafting community we all...

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here. Thanks for stopping by. Today I am sharing a card I created with the exclusive July Cling of the Month. The stamp captures the dynamic movement and detailed texture of octopus tentacles, making it perfect for adding a touch of underwater wonder to any project. My layered card was fun to create and came together quickly. To begin, I cut...

Hello crafty friends, it is Creative Team Member Natasha on the blog today! Today I am sharing the AMAZING new July Clear Set + Dies of the Month. I love the mermaid stamp in this collection and had a lot of fun creating this tag using this new Monthly Mini! So let's get started! I started by creating the background for my project on a...

Hi there, crafty friends. It's Heather Ruwe here today with a new card and video featuring how to create stamps using coordinating dies. You can watch the video below or HERE on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create today’s card, I used the new Tropical Fishes Bundle, which includes a clear stamp set as well as coordinating dies. I paired it with the Bubble...

Hello! Jen Kotas here and I’m sharing how I created this scene card using a stamp set combined with a fancy die. The Floral Wreath Fancy Die was the perfect size to frame the images from the June Clear Set + Dies of the Month and also be a part of the scene. 1. Stamp images from the Clear Set + Dies of the Month...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite here sharing a a fun shaker card using the June Cling Stamp of the Month which is one of the Monthly Minis from the NEW Hero Studio program. Hopefully you have had a chance to see all that the Hero Studio has to offer and that there is something there that you love! To begin, I grabbed Dove White cardstock...

Hey everyone. It's Dana Joy here with you today. Ever need a really pretty background with a bold look? However you want it to be super easy? I have you covered today. This card was so easy to make and it looks even better in real life. By just using a few products this card has a striking result. Let's see how it all came...

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here sharing a card showcasing the Daffodil Fancy Dies. This set is perfect for various occasions. I personally love daffodils as they are associated with hope, happiness and new beginnings. To create my card, I stamped Rain Texture Bold Prints onto a 4" x 5.25" Pitch Black cardstock panel in Unicorn Ink. I then adhered the panel to an A2 card...

Hi friends! Today we are here with an installment of our monthly series, CommUNITY, where we share artwork from artists who we'd love for you to get to know. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from a diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this papercrafting community we all...

Hi friends! I'm back today with a fun set of cards and a video all using a single impression of the FABULOUS new Bubble Celebration Bold Prints background stamp. It's a very finely detailed stamp, which gives a beautiful crisp image even with watercolor paper and embossing powder. You'll see how I created the background in the video with just three colors of Hero Arts...

Hello! Jen Kotas here today. Ombré inks can step up any image or sentiment but have you tried using them on layering stamps? I pulled out a few ombré ink pads and the Color Layering Sunset Over Waves Bundle and started stamping. Stamp the most solid ocean stamp from the Color Layering Sunset Over Waves Bundle using an ombré ink pad. I held the ink...

How to stamp with Hero Arts Metallic Shimmer Sprays.

Hello and welcome! Seeka here and today I'm sharing a card featuring the Origami Cranes Hero Transfers against a background made with the Origami Paper Bold Prints. Did you know Hero Transfers work just as well as on vellum and acetate as they do on regular cardstock? I started off by creating the background using the pretty new Origami Paper Bold Prints background stamp. For...

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...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite here sharing a card featuring offset layering of die cuts that is filled with hug and kisses, making it perfect for this Valentine's Day season. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.) This card features the X from the Letters W-Z Fancy Dies and O from the Letters O-R Fancy Dies. I also use...

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...

hero Hi friends! Today we are here with an installment of our monthly series, CommUNITY, where we share artwork from artists who we'd love for you to get to know. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this paper crafting community we...

Hi everyone! Ilina here. Today I am sharing a fun card using the new Chandelier Fancy Die and the Ode To Andy Warhol Bold Prints stamp. I will also show you a way to change the color of your glitter paper! To make the card start by die cutting the chandelier from White Glitter Paper and also an additional layer from Dove White cardstock (or...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm excited to share a new video with you focusing on the Love You So Much Cover Plate die from the latest release. If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. To create this card, I used the Love You So Much Cover Plate and did some selective ink blending with a mix...

Hi friends! Lydia here with a fun and simple way to build a card around a background stamp - in this case - the new Ode to Andy Warhol Bold Prints. Text backgrounds are a favorite of mine because you can do so very much with them. And one fun thing to do is a contrasted eclipse which I'll be showing you. To create the...

Hi crafty friends, Natasha Polite here. I am excited to be sharing my first blog post as a Creative Team member. I love the versatility of rub-on transfers, so I want to share one of my favorite ways to stretch my stash and use them. Grabbing the Butterfly Hero Transfers, an Acetate Card Panel, and scissors, I began cutting up one of the transfer sheets...

Hey everyone. It's Dana here with you today. It's almost time to ring in the New Year. Let's welcome in 2024 with some fireworks. To create this card, I started with a piece of Pine cardstock. This is such a beautiful green color for the holidays. Next it was time to make some fireworks. Using the new Sparkling Fireworks Bold Prints, I stamped the design...

Hello creative friends! This is Rachel Kleinman here for my first official Hero Arts blog post (internally screaming!)! Today I'll be sharing two very different cards using the same featured items: the Winter Town Cheer stamp set and Tag Infinity Dies. First I'll start with the gold and silver card. I just love how this came together paired up with the older Etched Winter Scene...