Hero Arts Blog

Watch Carissa Wiley create two fresh floral cards featuring the Fresh Flowers Collection, with tips for die cutting, stamping, layering, and easy card design.

Create a stunning Floral Frame shaker card with the Fresh Flowers collection! Watch the video tutorial for ink blending, layering, and shaker card tips.

Create gorgeus giftwrapped presents with the Best Gift Ever Collection. Add a little stenciling and ink blending to add fun patterns to presents.

Create a fun pastel holiday card with the Gift Boxes Die Set, Wrap It Up Foil Plate, and Layering Stencils—perfect for easy, festive crafting!

Use the October Stamp & Cut of the Month to create a stunning blue and gold holiday card with an ombre background, gold embossing, and festive sparkle details.

Learn how to create a festive holiday card using the October Layering Stencils of the Month: The Tree. This design features ink blending, pearl paste shimmer, and bold stamped accents for a modern Christmas look.

Learn how to add monochrome magic to hot foiled images so that they pop! This card uses the Cup of Cheer Letterpress + Foil Plate, adding color with pencils.

Mindy shows how to maximize color with the Apple Frame Die and Layering Stencil using selective ink blending, layered die cuts, and a bold sentiment for a vibrant, dimensional fall card.

Learn how to add intertest to clean and simple cards by adding patterns in two different ways - with stenciling and with cardstock.

Create a cheerful summer card featuring the Summer Bouquet Stamp Set paired with a breezy, stenciled beach scene.

Learn to create beautifully layered hydrangea blooms using Layered Hydrangea Etched Dies and soft ink blending. Add depth and dimension to your designs without adding extra bulk to your card.

The Sunburst Flowers Bold Prints cling stamp is "In the Spotlight"! Check out the versatility of this stamp with six stunning creations.

In this blog post, Michelle creates a cute card using What's Cookin' Stamp & Cut with negative ink blending and alcohol marker coloring.

Learn how to create a cozy thank you card using the Coffee or Tea Stamp & Cut set and Delft Floral Layering Stencils from Hero Arts. This project combines soft ink blending, alcohol marker coloring, and a video tutorial to guide you through each step.

Get a closer look at the Mixed Frame Stencil in our "In the Spotlight" series, featuring a variety of beautiful card samples.

Learn how to create custom shades by layering inks using Hero Arts layering stencils.

Check our this creative way to use the Love Note Fancy Die, not just for Valentine's, but for any occasion!

Create a vibrant card featuring rainbow-colored balloons from the Hero Arts Let’s Celebrate Collection! Learn tips for perfect die-cut alignment and how to add layered stenciled patterns for max party vibes.

Create beautiful ink-blended backgrounds in a breeze by starting with colored cardstock.

Learn how to make colors pop by heat embossing on vellum and adding colorful butterflies to a dark background.

Discover the magic of embossing with Cover Plate Dies to create a soft and subtle background for a quick and easy card.

Natasha shares how to create bold, ink-blended florals using dies from the Friendship Blooms collection.

Design a charming Easter-themed easel card featuring the adorable Rabbit Pair and the intricate Trellis Window Fancy Dies.

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

Create stunning mixed media layers using Fancy Dies, Hero Transfers, stamps and inks!

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

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

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.

We’re sharing a creative die cut Idea that will take your crafting projects to the next level! Whether you're making handmade cards, scrapbook layouts, or home decor, this technique is perfect for adding a special touch.

Hello! Jen here today sharing a New Year’s card made with the large number fancy dies and the fun little Peeking Penguin Fancy Die that adds a little whimsy to elegance. The number fancy dies are one of my favorite products. I love that they include not only large and small numbers but the words as well! 1. Cut a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock...

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...

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....

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a sparkly Fall inspired card using the beautiful Fall Leaves Hot Foil Plate and the new Reactive Glitz Inks. To make the card, start with a A2 (4 1/4" x 5 1/2") piece of Deluxe Smooth White cardstock and ink blend Naples Yellow, Spanish Orange, Byzantine Green and Egyptian Blue Reactive Glitz inks. Splash some water onto the panel to create...

Hello there, Michelle here. Today I have a card and video to share hot foiling with non-traditional holiday colours. I am using the Wreath & Finch Letterpress + Foil Plate, and although I am hot foiling today, you can use the plate with letterpress too for a completely different look! Here is the video showing how I made the card: (If you are having trouble...

Hello and welcome! Seeka here and today I'm sharing a card featuring the North Pole Scenics stamp set and coordinating dies, which are available as part of the stamp and die bundle. If these stamps and dies look familar, it's because they were originally released in a 2022 My Monthly Hero Kit. We later welcomed the popular products from the kit into our 2024 Holiday Catalog,...