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Rainbow Hello

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Hi everyone! It's Ilina here and I have a cheery card to share with you using the December Fancy Dies of the Month paired with a sentiment from the Floral Rainbow and Clouds Stamp and Die Bundle. Both are available now – check out the December Hero Studio collection for more! To make the card, start with a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock measuring...

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Crazy Cats Christmas Scene - Hero Arts

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Crazy Cats Christmas Scene

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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...

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Video: Snowflake Wonders with Stunning Shine - Hero Arts

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Video: Snowflake Wonders with Stunning Shine

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Greetings, fellow crafters! Today, I'm thrilled to share two unique card creations featuring the Snowflake Patterned Cover Plate from Hero Arts. This versatile die offers endless possibilities for winter and holiday card designs. If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. Card 1: Striped Snowflakes For my first card, I started by cutting three strips of Hero Hues Premium Cardstock...

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Video: Shimmery Snowflake Backgrounds Three Ways - Hero Arts

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Video: Shimmery Snowflake Backgrounds Three Ways

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Hello, Karen Brown here! Are you ready to add a touch of winter magic to your cardmaking? In today's video, I will guide you step-by-step through the enchanting process of creating shimmery snowflake backgrounds that will leave everyone in awe! If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. Today, we will be creating two cards and one tag using Hero...

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Adding Interest to Backgrounds - Hero Arts

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Adding Interest to Backgrounds

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Hello there, Michelle here sharing a card using the new Perforation Cover Plate. This die can be used in so many different ways, but for today, I thought I would use it add interest to a background. I think it is perfect for adding just that extra touch! I started off my card by die cutting the Perforation Cover Plate from Deluxe Smooth White cardstock....

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Video: Reactive Glitz Fall Leaves Thank You Card - Hero Arts

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Video: Reactive Glitz Fall Leaves Thank You Card

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Hi everyone! Ilina here! With the weather cooling down a little down here in Georgia and with the fact that it's already September, I thought it was perfect timing to start creating some Fall inspired cards. Today I am using the Fall Pattern stamp set along with the Fall Pattern Cover Plate. I also am using the new Reactive Glitz Inks – they are amazing!!!...

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Use Stamps and Fancy Dies to Create a Scene - Hero Arts

2024 Spring Catalog

Use Stamps and Fancy Dies to Create a Scene

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Hello! Jen Kotas here and I’m sharing how I created this scene card using a stamp set combined with a fancy die. The Floral Wreath Fancy Die was the perfect size to frame the images from the June Clear Set + Dies of the Month and also be a part of the scene. 1. Stamp images from the Clear Set + Dies of the Month...

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Video: Garden Gate Cover Plate for Any Occasion - Hero Arts

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Video: Garden Gate Cover Plate for Any Occasion

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Hello everyone! This is Rachel Kleinman joining in today to share a versatile way to use the brand new Garden Gate Cover Plate. I opted to keep the Garden Gate simple so the background could shine. It will be so easy to use this cover plate for a huge variety of occasions. Make sure to watch the video to see how easy a fresh summery...

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Video: Let's Decorate Balloons! - Hero Arts

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Video: Let's Decorate Balloons!

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Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card and video to share adding detail and decoration to balloons. I am using the Balloon Bunch Fancy Dies, which fill a card front perfectly, so make a big impact on the card! Here is the video showing how I made the card: (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.)...

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Let's Use Small Stamps to Add Details to Die Cuts - Hero Arts

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Let's Use Small Stamps to Add Details to Die Cuts

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Hello Hero Arts friends, it is Creative Team member Natasha here today to share a creative way to use the small stamps in your sets to add details to die cuts! Today's card features the new Your Day Messages stamp set. This set is so fun and has creative messages that can be used all year long! Today I am using this set to create...

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Video: Combining Cover Plates, Coordinating Dies and Stencils featuring the April My Monthly Hero Kit - Hero Arts

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Video: Combining Cover Plates, Coordinating Dies and Stencils featuring the April My Monthly Hero Kit

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Hello friends!! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating this vibrant card by combining the cover plate die, coordinating dies and color layering stencils from the Classic and Premium April My Monthly Hero Kits. In the video I also demonstrate how I like to add interest to my stenciled images with markers and gel pens. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To...

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Video: Crafting Springtime Cards with Cover Plates and Dry Embossing - Hero Arts

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Video: Crafting Springtime Cards with Cover Plates and Dry Embossing

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Hi crafters! Charlene here and today I'm excited to share a needed dose of spring with Hero Arts' latest offerings from the Spring 2024 Catalog. In this post, I'll walk you through the creation of two stunning cards, each showcasing the beauty and versatility of cover plate dies and the art of dry embossing.But first, let's take a closer look at the process behind these...

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Cardstock Layering with the Parquet Cover Plate - Hero Arts

2024 Spring Catalog

Cardstock Layering with the Parquet Cover Plate

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Hello crafters! I hope you've been enjoying all the fun of the brand new Spring 2024 release. This is Rachel Kleinman and today I'm excited to share a card using one of my favorite new products – the Parquet Cover Plate. This cover plate is such a beautiful staple to your background stash, and can be layered in endless combinations. My card today card features...

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