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Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing fun card using few new products that were released on Monday along with the fabulous June kit. I used the Jungle Frame Fancy Die, along with the Leafy Bold Prints stamp and Hello Toucan stamp set and coordinating Frame Cuts. To make the card start by stamping the image on Dove White cardstock with Intense Black ink, coloring with...

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 new add-on products that were introduced along with the June My Monthly Hero kit. Scroll...scroll...scroll... there are so many fun options this month that can be combined in wonderful ways! Shop for the June MMH add-ons here Today we're delighted to have Debi Adams here to share...

Hi, Friends! It's Caly with you today and I'm sharing a card using the new Tropical Flowers set! I've paired it with the new Jungle Frame Fancy Die to soften the bright background that was created using Hero Hues Reactive Inks. To begin my card, I worked on the ink-blended background. On white cardstock, I ink-blended from the bottom using Fruit Punch, Creamsicle, then Lemon...

It's time for our next countdown peek! The June My Monthly Hero kit will be available on Monday, June 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Emily, who is sharing another look at this wonderful kit! Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing another peek into this month's fantastic My Monthly Hero kit! This month, we're focusing on all things jungle! I have...

Good morning! Jess here with a fun way to create a "vintage" luggage tag that you can bring along on your travels! To start I stamped the From the Vault Travel suitcase onto Dove White cardstock with Intense Black ink and colored it with Copic markers in shades of brown before fussy-cutting it. I also stamped the sentiment from the same set onto Paradise cardstock...

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:...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today to share some super pale pastel inspiration created with the ultra-concentrated and vibrant Hero Arts Liquid Watercolors! With such concentrated watercolors in primary shades, it's really easy to find yourself creating vibrant, saturated projects, so I wanted to challenge myself to create some pale pastel colors for a unique feel. Let's get started with the details!  I...

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 shaker card,...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have three tags to share with you using the new Cross Stitch Alpha Set. This was released as an add-on to the May 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit. It is a little 3" x 4" set and perfect for personalising items for friends and family.  I thought I would make some tags for today's project. They will be...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! I hope you love this month's My Monthly Hero add-on collection as much as I do. For today's card I am using few products from the release with the focal point being the Tin of Brushes wood block stamp.  To make the card, start by stamping the image onto Dove White cardstock with Intense Black ink and color with alcohol markers. Once done, apply...

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 fun new add-on products that were introduced along with the May My Monthly Hero kit. Crafty goodness abounds throughout this collection! Shop for the May MMH add-ons here Today we're delighted to have Debi Adams here to share some fabulous “beyond the kit” ideas for a few of...

Did you see all the amazing May add-on products that were released yesterday? Fabulous stuff! As soon as I got these products in the mail, the housework got put on the back burner because I just had create with them right away. The card I'm sharing with you today uses the adorable Stick Together Stamp & Cut. I started out by stamping the glue, tape and washi tape...

Hello friends! Infinity Dies are fantastic for creating multiple images in different sizes. For today's card share I am using a couple of sizes of the Hot Air Balloons Infinity Dies to create these dimensional hot air balloons for an encouragement scene card. Clouds were stenciled over Hero Hues Paradise Cardstock with the Cloud Pattern Stencil and Unicorn Pigment Ink. Once the ink was dry...

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 of each...

Hello friends! For the third and final sneak peek before tomorrow’s Summer Catalog reveal, we're switching gears to die cutting, with a nod to our 45th anniversary celebration... Say hello to the newest addition to our collection of script Fancy Dies, Anniversary Fancy Die (DI635). Joining "thanks", "happy", "birthday", and "hello" dies of the same style, the Anniversary Fancy Die will be one that you can turn to again and again when you...

Hi, Friends! I've got a quick and easy card for you today and sharing how some ink-blending on colored cardstock can add a lot of deep color and interest to your card. Hero Arts has amazing scenery dies - and this Garden Fancy Die is no exception.   The scene that is created from the die speaks for itself - so it's all about filling in...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today to share some punny critter inspiration. I love pulling out some of the older sets... with such a, ahem, full craft room, it's sometimes overwhelming to remember what products I have in my arsenal! I have a fun birthday project today using the Cinco de Meow stamp set that was released last year. Let's get started with...

The challenge was on… to do something for Easter using non-traditional Easter products. Challenge accepted! I reached for the Nesting Oval Infinity Dies to use for eggs, and several other dies for decorating the eggs. First I wanted to do one simple large egg and tie a bow with the word tag, but it got addicting. Just like making REAL Easter eggs, they were so much fun! So first...

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 my...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a card using the Lily Pond Fancy Dies and showing you how to bring stand alone dies to life with watercoloring.  To make the card start with piece of watercolor paper measuring 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" (card front size) and die cut the frame along with the lily and koi fish. Next, use watercolors to free...

Hi there crafty friends and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Raise your hand if you are stuck in a black stamping rut. *Insert raised hand* Hi, my name is Janette and I am too. Today, I ventured out of that comfort zone and stamped in color! To create this project stamp several Teacup Flowers in Fresh Peach, Soft Pink, Cotton Candy, and Soft Yellow on...

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...

Hey everyone! Today I'm using the Coloring Layering Birthday Cake clear stamp set to create a yummy birthday card. I started out by stamping the different layers of cake. I used Cup O' Joe ink for the chocolate cake and Cotton Candy ink for the pink frosting. Then I used Mint Julep and Tide Pool for the candle base and Tangerine and Dandelion inks for...

Hi everyone, Ilina here. Today I am sharing a card using a couple of the new add-on from the April My Monthly Hero release: Carnevale and the coordinating Carnevale Frame Cuts, along with the Venetian Fleur-de-lis Bold Prints. To make the card I started with a piece of Pitch Black cardstock measuring 3 3/4" x 5" and stamped the Venetian Fleur-de-lis Bold Prints using Versamark and...

Hello 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 12 of the add-on products that were introduced along with the April My Monthly Hero kit. So many fun options! Shop for the April MMH add-ons here Today we're delighted to have Debi Adams here to share some fabulous “beyond the kit” ideas for a few of the add-ons....

Good morning! Emily Midgett here with you today to share some inspiration using one of the new, beautifully intricate dies that was released yesterday as an add-on to the April My Monthly Hero kit. I love these intricate dies, especially, because they can easily stand on their own without much extra done to them, or you can kick it up a notch by adding color or...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 1st at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here for the rest of the weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this fabulous kit. Hello there, Michelle here. Another wonderful kit this month! There are lots of dies to make wonderful scenes in the...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 1 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. We will be here throughout the weekend, sharing plenty of inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Nichol for another look at this fabulous kit. Hello friends! Today I'm sharing a die cut scene card created with the April 2019 My Monthly Hero Kit. The stamps...

It's time for our second countdown peek! The April My Monthly Hero kit will be available on Monday, April 1 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Emily, who is sharing another look at this wonderful kit! Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today to share some more inspiration using this absolutely stunning Mediterranean-inspired kit! The beautifully intricate dies are the stars of this kit, helping you...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 1 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Our Creative Team will be here for the next three days sharing ideas for using the kit. Stay tuned for more inspiration all weekend long! Now let's join Caly for a first look at the kit... Hi, Friends! It's...

Good morning, Jess here! Have you ever taken a ride in a hot air balloon? I've always wanted to and thought it would be so magical to take a ride at twilight and see the stars come out as you drift along. So, I decided to recreate that feeling in today's card...with a little extra sparkle, of course! ;)  To start I stamped the balloon and...

Hello there, Creatives! It's Janette here today to share a little about stretching your dies by creating stencils. Dies can be pricey, so making the most of the investment makes my crafty heart smile! To begin cut the Flower Garden Fancy Die from a masking paper or large full stick postie notes. Place mask onto A2 sized (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") panel of Hero...

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). Position it in...

Hello crafty friends! It’s Linda from A Blog Named Hero, and I’m ridiculously excited to be here today, to introduce the new challenge on A Blog Named Hero. It’s seriously made an impression on me…*snort*This can be dry embossing or heat embossing, we don’t mind, we just want to see your creative flag fly.I wanted to get a bit crafty (crafty like a fox I...

Happy Friday! As our National Craft Month challenge continues, this week we have a new creative prompt for you: any craft goes! Truly. If you can make it, it counts. While stamping and papercrafting are always near and dear to our hearts, we also love the wide world of crafting and would love to see what you make! Share your projects HERE and you'll be entered to win a...

Hi, Friends! It's Caly and I'm here to share a simple watercolor card with you using the Flower Garden Bold Prints stamp and the Thanks Message Fancy Die.   To create my card, I stamped the Flower Garden Bold Prints stamp on some Bristol Smooth cardstock using Versafine Vintage Sepia ink. I simply watercolored the images using Arteza Watercolor Brush Pens (very similar to Zig Clean...