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Hello there, Michelle here and today I thought I would create my own background using the balloon images from the Festive Balloon set. I started off by taking a 4" x 5.25" piece of Hero Hues Dove White Premium Cardstock. I prepped it with an anti-static tool and then stamped the large and small balloons from the Festive Balloon set on top using Clear Embossing...

Hey there! Daniel here with a great way to salvage blunders we all make in our workspaces. I promise you no awe-inspiring new trick. But I can assure you, the stamp set I use to fix my happy accidents will knock your socks off! Affirmation Messages features some super whimsical and funky fonts accompanied by retro graphics.  Watch the video below to see how this card came to...

This is not a normal time we're living through. We get it. Things are TOUGH right now. We hope with our products we brighten your days just a little, and we love that we are part of an industry that brings creativity and happiness to the world. We appreciate all of the kindness and patience everyone is showing us. You all deserve a great big virtual...

It's time for another Stay Crafty With Hero challenge! We're so happy to have you joining us. This week we're inspired by Jenn Shurkus and her Get Cracking on Christmas challenge! On the third Thursday of each month, Jenn shares a holiday card and inspires you to do the same. The idea is that if you make some holiday cards each month, by the December...

Hi everyone, Ilina here. Today I am sharing a card and video featuring the Lemonade Message wood block stamp. I thought this stamp (and message) coordinated perfectly with the Fresh Citrus Bold Prints. Watch the video below to see how this card came to be. Or click HERE to watch on YouTube. To make the card start by stamping the Bold Prints image onto Pitch Black cardstock using Embossing and...

Hello friends! Welcome to Wednesday's DIY with Debi. If you are new here, I'm glad you stopped in. My post is all about using stamps and die-cuts aside from cardmaking. I have a running list of fun projects to share but I thought that a mini "Sunshine in Your Pocket" (rather than a sunshine box) might be a perfect project for our current situation. It...

Hi everyone, it's Libby popping in today. A few months ago, I had the honor of visiting the studio at Scrapbook.com headquarters in Arizona. While there I filmed three technique videos which are now available on the Scrapbook.com YouTube channel. We thought you might like to take a look! The first video is an introduction to Reactive Inks. I shared how to blend them and spritz...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our April My Monthly Hero Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, left lovely comments, and made this month's kit a success! If you haven't had a chance to grab your kit yet, we do still have a limited quantity available here. Reminder: This month shipping will be delayed. Currently...

Are you reading more these days? Maybe the kids are too? Kelly is here to share another fun and useful Hero Kids Crafty Hour idea! Today I'm sharing how to make some fun and colorful folded corner bookmarks. It's a project that is great for kids, but one that adults might like just as well!  Check out the video below to find out how easy...

When I’m able to take some personal time during the week for self care, I enjoy paper crafts and reading. Today, for some additional inspiration for the current Hero Arts Stay Crafty Challenge, I’ve combined those interests and I’m sharing a set of bookmarks that I made with a few of my favorite simple techniques. Although each finished bookmark is different, I used the same...

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 new Beach HeroScape Color Layering 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. The Color...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share with you using the new Bandicoot & Friends set. This is such a fun set filed with critters that are native to Australia and the surrounding areas.  For my card today, I thought I would use the wombat image. He looks so cute but I am not sure whether they are actually cute in real-life...

Welcome to our 4th week of the Stay Crafty With Hero challenge! We're so happy to have you joining us. This week our theme is Self Care. During this stressful time, it's important to take the time to relax and do special things for yourself. For this week's challenge, we'd like you to make a card or project just for YOU, using all of your very...

For today's installment of Hero Kids Crafty Hour, we're venturing out into the garden! Grace is sharing an activity that will plant seeds of hope and grow creative minds... Spring in our house means planting seeds, it is always thrilling for the girls to watch what pops out of the carefully tended pots, the only trick is, in our excitement to get everything started, we tend to...

It's time for our monthly add-ons feature, and this month it's not just awesome...it's AUSS-SOME. The stamps and dies from our April release are a celebration of the land Down Under, including animals, landscapes, and more! This month we are also offering a special enamel pin as a reminder that though times are difficult, we are one world, in this together, and we are stronger when we support...

Oh Happy DIY Day friends! I’m Debi Adams and I’m back again with another Do It Yourself project. I am thinking, hoping, praying for sunnier days ahead. No matter where we all are at, it is my hope to bring a little light into your stay-at-home situation. I started off thinking I would love to make something party-ish that is quick and easy and though I...

Hey there friends! Daniel here with a super easy card featuring the Patterned Animals stamp set. This set released as an add-on to the April 2020 My Monthly Hero! It includes a koala, a fish, a kangaroo and a crocodile, as well as fun sentiments and small stamps for embellishment.I enjoy stamping an image down on paper so much, I became a notary, just to...

How about some more Hero Kids Crafty Hour inspiration? The adults can't have ALL the fun! Join Ilina as she shares how to make spinning toys with a few basic supplies. Hi everyone! Ilina here, and today I am sharing a different kind of project. In these unprecedented and uncertain times when we are working remotely and kids have online learning instead of going to office/school I always...

Hello, friends! It’s Channin here with a video demonstrating how I created this fun birthday card with the April My Monthly Hero Kit. In the video I also share how I created some masks with the included stencil to add color to the sun. Please check out the video below to see the whole process. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try...

Over the past year, our hearts have been heavy while we watched from afar as Australia suffered from devastating bushfires. With Australia on our mind we designed this month's release, paying homage to the fascinating animals, the gorgeous flowers and the beautiful landscape of the land Down Under. As we release this, our hearts are now heavy for a new reason. But we are excited...

It's almost time to launch the April My Monthly Hero kit – 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 this kit. As promised, we have one kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to Creativity posts. We’ve randomly selected a comment from...

Hello and welcome! This is the last look at the April My Monthly Hero Kit before tomorrow's release day on Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Please note, this month shipping will be delayed as we work through delays during this time of COVID-19. Currently we estimate that shipping will begin April 20. We are sending love and support, as well as healing thoughts to those...

Hello and welcome as we continue the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let's join Channin for another look at this versatile kit! Hello friends! It's Channin here with a new card idea featuring the April 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. The products in this kit were so fun to play with! I especially adored...

It's time for our fourth countdown peek! The April My Monthly Hero kit will be available on Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this wonderful kit! As soon as I saw this kit, I thought sunset! I love creating sunsets with ink blending and I always think silhouetted images work so well with them. The stamp set in the kit is perfect...

Hello and welcome to day 2 of the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. A reminder, this month shipping will be delayed. Currently we estimate that shipping will begin April 20. We know you are excited to get your kit and appreciate your patience as we work through delays during...

It's time for our next countdown peek! The April My Monthly Hero kit will be available to pre-order on Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Ilina, who is sharing some more fabulous inspiration using this month's kit!  Hi everyone! I am in love with the April kit and I believe you will be too. I decided to depict a desert Australian scene. To...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the April My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, April 6 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Our Creative Team will be here all weekend sharing sneak peeks. Please note, this month shipping will be delayed. Currently we estimate that shipping will begin April 20. We know you are excited to get your kit and...

We are sending love and support to everyone in this time of COVID-19, and healing thoughts to those who know people who have fallen sick or are sick themselves.  For Hero Arts, the California Shelter-In-Place order now extends through May 3. This means our main production operations will remain closed until at least that time. Our first priority is to stay safe and healthy. That means our team is working...

You've likely seen and heard about it. From coast to coast, the decorated window movement has taken off across the country as a simple way to bring hope and smiles to neighbors and community members while we all practice social distancing. Our own Creative Team members and their children have joined the movement, spreading a little joy and bright "hellos" in their own ways. Let's check in with...

Hi friends! We're introducing our next Stay Crafty Challenge a day early this week, as tomorrow we'll be starting our countdown for the April My Monthly Hero kit. Yay! We started this challenge two weeks ago as a way to inspire you to sit down and create. Making cards and sharing them with others is a great distraction during these crazy, unprecedented times. And... since most of us...

Welcome my friends to DIY with Debi. For those of you just joining me, this is a brand new creative space by Hero Arts where we hope to bring you fresh new ideas to work with your stamps and dies that are outside of the cardmaking realm. As mentioned in last week’s post I am always open to suggestions for creative explorations so your voice...

There's no better time than now to send happy mail and let loved ones know you're thinking about them. We're all in this together, and staying connected will help us get through difficult days. Today I'm sharing two cards that are quick and easy to create, and perfect for sending thoughtful greetings. I was inspired by our current Never-Seen-Ink Challenge to use products that hadn't yet made...

It's time for another fun idea to do with your kiddos! Today is a "preteen edition" with Libby and her daughter, but the technique they are doing is great for kids of all ages! I'm sure a lot of you remember the "shaving cream technique" - it is not new, it's been around for ages. But every time I do it, with kids and adults...

Good morning! We're excited to introduce a new feature on the Hero Arts Blog: Spotted! We will be searching out Hero Arts creations all month long and sharing some favorites each month. And the best part, one of our spotted features will receive a $25 gift card to the Hero Arts online shop! First up is this stunning card by Wendy using our new Lavender...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you for this afternoon's inspiration, and I have a clean and fresh project using the beautiful Orange Blossoms stamp set. I love vivid Copic colored images on a clean white background with pops of black, and that's what I was going for on today's project! Let's get started with all of the details.  I began by stamping the orange...

Hi, Friends! This is Caly with you today sharing two citrus cards using the Orange Blossoms and Zest Wishes sets! I think it's safe to assume that everyone loves citrus cards - they're refreshing - no pun intended! My first card features the Orange Blossoms set. I stamped and colored my images with Copic markers (Y00, Y13, YR15, YR16, YR18, G14, G19), then die-cut my image. I...