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Hello lovely crafters! Karen Brown here and today I am excited to share with you a simple yet stunning way to create a floral background with the gorgeous new August Cling of the Month called Orchids. Easy Yet Eye-Catching Ink Smooshing Step-By-Step Tutorial: I will walk you through how to make two colorful cards using the August Cling of the Month: Orchids. I started by...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our August Hero Studio Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared such kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your Hero Studio Card Kit and Monthly Minis yet, we do still have a limited quantity available. You can check out all of the new...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm excited to share a new video with you focusing on the Birds of Paradise Fancy Dies from the latest release. This flower is fun and colorful and it's perfect for a pretty card.   (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.) To create this card, I used first focused on stamping out a ombre background...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, August 14th for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are thrilled to have Heidi Swapp as our special guest! Heidi will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas, laughs...and of course lots of giveaways, too! Date: Wednesday, August 14, 2024 Time: 4pm PT/ 7pm ET Place: Hero...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! Our theme for August is "Sugar Sugar" – we have a sweet tooth! We want to see anything that is sweet – cakes, chocolates, ice cream, fruit, honey, hot chocolate, or make a card for your sweetheart. Anything sweet is welcome! Here's some beautiful inspiration from our design team. You can follow the...

Hello and welcome to our August Monthly Minis feature. We have some wonderful inspiration to share using the four Hero Studio Monthly Minis: Clear Set + Dies of the Month Fancy Dies of the Month Layering Stencils of the Month Cling Stamp of the Month Monthly Minis are available by subscription at a discount (+ FREE US shipping) or you can purchase them separately at regular price, while supplies last. The subscribe-by deadline is the...

Hello and welcome to our August Extraordinary Extras showcase! 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. Check out what's new below and let your imagination run WILD!  Shop for the August Extraordinary Extras here...

Hello friends!! It's Channin here and today I'm creating a rich jungle scene with the Hero Studio August Card Kit of the Month. In the video I demonstrate how to use the included Jungle Scenics Stencil to create a lush leafy background as well as walk you through how I create gradations with layering stamps to add even more depth and dimension to my images. Check out the video...

Explore the wild and stunning world of the jungle with our August Hero Studio release, where exotic colors and vibrant patterns take center stage. Immerse yourself in the beauty of the jungle and let your imagination soar with our August Card Kit of the Month. Our jam-packed August Card Kit of the Month includes: Jungle HeroScape Clear Stamp Set, 6" x 8" 12 Coordinating Dies 5 Fancy Dies Jungle Scenics Stencil, 6"...

It's almost time for the August Hero Studio launch – stick around because release is coming up today at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific! We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the ideas our team has shared for using the Card Kit of the Month and the Monthly Minis. As promised, we have one Card Kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to...

Welcome back to the August Hero Studio countdown! Yesterday we highlighted the Card Kit of the Month and today we are excited to show you some of the Monthly Mini goodness that's coming in two short days. Like the Card Kit, Monthly Minis are available via subscription and also in our online shop on Monday, while supplies last. Choose any or all of the following Minis: • Layering Stencils...

Ready to get a little wild? Let the August Hero Studio countdown begin! We are gearing up for this month's big Hero Studio release on Monday, August 5 at 10am PT and today we are excited to treat you to four Card Kit of the Month sneak peeks from our amazing Creative Team. We're also giving a kit away, so be sure to leave a comment after you've checked out these fabulous...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio July 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, August 4 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET 👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube In addition to the July Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be...

The Hero Arts Global Team is back to share some bright and colorful inspiration with you! Anna made these fun rainbow cards using the June Cling Stamp of the Month and the Birthday Animals Bundle. By cutting her background panel in half, she got two cards for the price of one! Erica used the Power Lines Bold Prints from the June release on this bold card. She...

Hi everyone! Ilina here and today I am sharing a card which has a little bit of stamping, a little bit of die cutting, and a little bit of Hero Transfers – and I love the final product. To make the card start by transferring one of images from the Petite Florals Hero Transfers on Dove White cardstock. Once you have transferred it (I use my Compact Cutter to do...

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...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, July 31st for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are so excited to have Simon Hurley as our special guest! Simon will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas, laughs...and of course lots of giveaways, too! Date: Wednesday, July 31, 2024 Time: 4pm PT/ 7pm ET Place: Hero Arts YouTube...

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...

  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. Kailash here sharing a card featuring the versatile use of Hero Transfers. I'm showcasing the Pansies Hero Transfers and how fun it is to incorporate them with stamps and dies. I love the look of flowers growing alongside a fence so thought to recreate that on my card. I started by first creating my background by inking the top half of Dove White cardstock...

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:...

The new 2024 Holiday Catalog is being introduced next month and we have some exciting news – you can find a sampling of pre-release products from the new collection in select stores now! To find retailers who have opted to participate in the ShopBox program, click over HERE to our store locator. Then enter your zip code, check the "Holiday ShopBox" box right below the zip code area,...

It's the 20th of the month, which means it's time for early peeks of our August release!  The full release will happen on Monday, August 5th, but subscribe by August 1st to guarantee you get the product. All of our subscriptions include FREE SHIPPING! You have five subscription options to choose from or if you want it ALL, subscribe to The Whole Studio.  August Card Kit of the Month >> August Clear Set...

It's Freebie Friday...Christmas in July style! If you've been around a while, you may know that one day a month we offer a complimentary gift with your qualifying order from heroarts.com. Read on to learn how you can get your freebie now, while supplies last! When you place your order of $35 or more by 11:59pm PT on Friday, July 19, you will also receive the Winter Critters 4" x 6" clear stamp set, valued at $15.99. It's...

Hello Creatives! This is Rachel Kleinman and today I'm sharing a couple of ways to use your Letterpress + Foil Plates, specifically the beautiful Thank You Flowers Plate. I started by foiling the flowers with Pewter Metallic Foil using my Glimmer Hot Foil machine – twice on Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock, twice on Peony cardstock, and twice on Kiwi cardstock. By foiling on a colored...

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...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm sharing a card using a window die and stretching its use for a pretty, voluminous look.  To create this card, I started with a piece of Deluxe Smooth White cardstock along with the Hero Hues Core Inks. I split and masked my card panel in half and used Indigo and Summer Sky for the ocean and blended them using Medium Blending Brushes randomly to cover the bottom portion...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite of Polite Creations joining you today with a video tutorial featuring the July Layering Stencil of the Month from the Hero Studio release.  (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.)  This card features texture created through mixed media techniques. I create a background by smooshing drops of Reactive Inkers in the colors Pool Party, Blue Hawaii, and Sea Salt...

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 three...

The Hero Arts Global Team is back to share some wonderful project inspiration with you! Anna used the Bird Family Fancy Dies along with the Floral Wreath Fancy Dies and used a bright bold colour scheme to make this fabulous card! Arjita created a beautiful window scene using the June Fancy Dies of the Month, the Urban Widow Fancy Die. She also used the layering stencils from...

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 piece...

Hello and welcome! Seeka here today and I'm sharing a clean and simple card made with the Nautical Messages stamp and die set. I know real seahorses don't pop out of the water to say hello but in my craft world, they do! I started off by using Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink and white embossing powder to heat emboss the wave image three times onto three different colors...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our July Hero Studio Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared such kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your Hero Studio Card Kit and Monthly Minis yet, we do still have a limited quantity available. You can check out all of the new...

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 Celebration Bold...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, July 10th for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are thrilled to have Tasnim Ahmed and Nabil Rab from Altenew as our special guests! Tasnim and Nabil will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas, laughs...and of course lots of giveaways, too! Date: Wednesday, July 10, 2024 Time: 4pm...

Hello and welcome to our July Monthly Minis feature. We have some wonderful inspiration to share using the four Hero Studio Monthly Minis: Clear Set + Dies of the Month Fancy Dies of the Month Layering Stencil of the Month Cling Stamp of the Month Monthly Minis are available by subscription at a discount (+ FREE US shipping) or you can purchase them separately at regular price, while supplies last. The subscribe-by...