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Good morning! Jess here with a video showing you how using just a single colored pencil for some simple stamp shading can really make a card pop! I'm also sharing another look at the newest Partners stamp set: Friendship Blooms with Gina K. Designs! You can watch the video below: If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can watch it here on YouTube....

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share with you using the From The Vault Celestial set. This is a wonderful set, perfect for creating fun backgrounds. Today I thought I would create a night sky as a background for my focal image. Here is the video showing how I made the card: If you are having trouble viewing...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the Color Layering Iris stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube....

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I have a little interactive card to share with you. I made this card with kids in mind, and having three little ones myself, I know that they love interactive cards and it really adds a little more excitement for them. For my card today I used the From the Vault Cute Animals stamp set and Frame Cuts, Jungle Bold...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video and episode, we are taking a closer look at the Color Layering Palm Tree stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing a new video using the brand new Hero Hues Reactive Inks as watercolors! These water-soluble inks work beautifully for blending, but their reactive properties make them fantastic for watercoloring, as well! Here's the video, or you can go to YouTube to watch it in HD: Here's a quick synopsis of the technique shown in the video:...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Janette Kausen here today sharing how to create an interlocking shaker card featuring Wood Frame Infinity Dies, the You're Beautiful stamp set and a touch of easy peasy watercolor. I've filmed a tutorial video you can view below: If you have any trouble viewing the video, you can watch it here on YouTube. I always love a...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode, we are taking a closer look at the Color Layering Calla Lily stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on...

Good morning! Jess here to share a fun technique video with you today! I've recently watched several crafty friends use acrylic paints with a brayer to create background panels and I decided to give it a try! You can watch the video below: If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can watch it here on YouTube. To start I squish a small blob...

Hello there, Michelle here, and today I have a card to share with you using the Color Layering Dragonfly stamp set along with creating a subtle background for it with dry embossing. I created a video on how I made the card which you can see here: If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can watch it here on YouTube. I started off...

Hello friends! Today I'm sharing an interactive Venetian Neighborhood Peek-A-Boo Doors scene card with you. The Venetian Neighborhood is the latest cling background that works with the Peek-A-Boo Doors Fancy Die. The other two stamps are the Mail Jumble Background and Presents Background. If you are having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube. I started my card by stamping...

Hi everyone! Ilina here. Today I am sharing how to make butterfly shaped cards using the new Nesting Butterflies Infinity Dies. (If you’re having a problem viewing this embedded video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To make the card start with a piece of Nautical cardstock measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score and fold in half (to create a side folding card)....

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today to share a new video on how I create quick scenes by grounding my stamped images with a masked, ink-blended background. (If you’re having a problem viewing this embedded video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) I struggle with creating scenes on card fronts, because covering the entire canvas of a card base with stamped images...

Hello, Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode we are taking a closer look at the Color Layering Sleepy Moon stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on...

Hello to you on this fine Monday! Janette here today to share a video on creating floral borders with the Beautiful Day Agapanthus clear stamp set on the new Hero Hues Pebble cardstock. The floral elements colored very simply create drama when repeated along either side of the card. The video below shows exactly how I went about that. Join me! If you have any...

Good morning and Happy Monday! Jess here with a fun video sharing how to create DIY notepads using the Dancing Music Notes Confetti Die and lots of our beautiful Hero Hues cardstock! I have a video sharing how to create this card that you can watch below: (If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To start, I...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am making friendship & everyday cards using the Color Layering Poppy set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube....

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode, since Valentine's Day is right around the corner, I am making Love & Friendship cards using the Color Layering Swan set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please...

Hello there, Michelle here and I am back to share a thank you card with you, using the beautiful Mandala Bold Prints, along with a few different shades of blue and green ink. I created a video tutorial for you which you can view below: (If you have problems watching the video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube) I started off by stamping the...

Hi everyone! Ilina here today with a video showing you how to make this cute card using the Window on Love Confetti Fancy Die along with the Love Bandit stamp set and coordinating dies. Watch the video below for step-by-step instructions for how I created this card: (If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To make the...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode, since it’s so close to Christmas, I am making Last Minute Christmas cards using the Color Layering Christmas Tree set. Now don’t panic if you don’t yet have your holiday cards ready - these are easy and very quick to make. If you decide to...

Hello stampers! Today I'm sharing a spotlight scene card created with a layer of acetate. Acetate is a great way to add a stamped layer "window" whether you choose to make the card a shaker or not. I opted to keep this card free of shaker material but with a few adjustments it could become a shaker card easily! Watch the video below for step-by-step...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am taking a closer look at the Color Layering Fawn set to create two completely different style Christmas cards using same supplies. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this...

Good day to you! Janette here sharing with you acrylic pouring for cardmakers. By now you've probably seen this swoon-worthy technique done on large canvases creating beautiful abstract designs. Today, I'm showing you how I've downsized the technique and how to keep the mess manageable. I'm creating gorgeous shimmer and shine with Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks instead of traditional acrylics. These are just 3...

Good morning! Jess here with a cheery watercolored Christmas card using the adorable Christmas Mice stamp set! I have a video sharing how to create this card that you can watch below: (If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) To start I stamped the adorable mouse and ornament stamp from Christmas Mice onto a piece of watercolor...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share using the Holiday Foliage Bold Prints. Instead of using it as a background, I thought it would be nice to incorporate it into the focal point. You can watch the video tutorial below to see how I made the card: If you are having trouble viewing the video, please try watching...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am taking a closer look at the Holiday Color Layering sets to create simple and easy to replicate/mass produce Christmas cards! Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video,...

Hi everyone, Ilina here today with a video tutorial on how you can create your own custom shimmer sprays using the new Hero Arts Glimmer Metallic Inks. For my cards today I am using three of the inks: Pewter, Gold, and Copper, but you can use any of the 8 colors you like. You can even mix two or more colors together to create new...

Hello! One of my favorite looks for fall is gold embossing on dark cardstock and coloring in images with colored pencils or metallic watercolors. Today I'm sharing an Autumn Bounty with this background created by stamping and embossing images from the Autumn Bounty Stamp & Cut Set on navy cardstock with Gold Embossing Powder and coloring in the images with Polychromos colored pencils. (If you...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am taking a closer look at the Color Layering Owl set! I have several cards to share and of course a few different color combos to explore. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If you’re...

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today to share this week's video, in which I share three different techniques to incorporate Hero Arts Vellum into your cardmaking! Vellum is an extremely versatile product that can be used in numerous ways, but in the video, I've shown how to use it to highlight, to soften, and to create a stained glass effect. Here's the video:...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Today I am sharing an easy technique to spice up background stamping and framing it with a glittery inlaid border. I'm featuring the Floral Doily Bold Prints cling stamp. I have also created a video tutorial. It is a fun technique I encourage you to try. I would be delighted if you create along with me. Many...

Hello Hero Arts fans! Welcome back for another episode of the Color Layering video series! In this video & episode I am taking a closer look at the Color Layering Mountain Lion set! I have several cards to share and of course a few different color combos to explore. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the cards I'm sharing today. If...

Good morning!! Today I'm sharing a few fun and easy ways to use your mini ink cubes to create a simple set of get well cards! I also have a video showing you how to create this look. You can watch the video below or in HD at our Youtube channel here! I’m using several Bold Inks from Hero Arts to create abstract ocean backgrounds...

Hello there, Michelle here. I really like creating tags but I do not often have something to attach them to, like a gift, so for this project, I decided to use the Tag Infinity Dies to create a tag shaped card. I created a video for you to see how easy it is: If you are having trouble viewing the video, you can watch it...

Hey there! Clare popping in today, with a pair of fun interactive birthday cards and a video. So, I super duper love the Snarky Mix & Match Messages stamp set, but there's one problem - there's too many funny sentiments! I know, best kind of problem to have. ;) I found a solution though, where you can use as many as you want - an...