Hero Arts Blog

Stretch your supplies by pairing the July My Monthly Hero kit with the Fresh Flowers collection! Watch Mindy's video for fresh ideas using new and favorite products together.

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 stunning clear cards with the newest Hero Transfers! Learn how to use transfers on acetate for crisp sentiments, layered designs, and easy elegance.

Go beyond the basic frame! Discover 4 creative ways to use the Squiggly Rectangle Frames Die Set from the Hero Arts You've Got a Friend collection.

Watch Carissa Wiley’s LIVE replay and learn how to combine foiling, letterpress, stamping, stenciling, and die cutting with the Tranquil Garden collection.

Create glossy, candy-coated stamped images with this easy cardmaking technique. Watch the video tutorial to add shine and dimension to your handmade cards.

Join Stamp & Craft LIVE to create 3 beautiful cards with ombré ink techniques and learn how to craft a dimensional accordion card scene with stunning depth.

Create three sunny handmade cards using the April 2026 My Monthly Hero Kit, featuring ink blending, florals, and garden-themed designs.

Get creative with your stash using the Suspenders Die Set! Discover 4 rainbow card ideas with stripes, weaving, and fun techniques for bright, modern designs.

Discover the February My Monthly Hero kits from Hero Arts, featuring spring florals, sweet bunnies, layered designs, and cheerful cardmaking inspiration.

Watch and learn as Channin demonstrates three easy cardmaking techniques using the January Hero Arts collections to create playful handmade cards.

Learn how to create a charming handmade teacup card featuring pink hydrangeas using the Coffee or Tea stamp set — perfect for your bestie!

Discover the beauty of the Wild Columbine Stamp & Cut Bundle and coordinating Color Layering Stencils! With rich layering options, this versatile set transitions beautifully from spring to fall.

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

Kick off the first Fresh Take with a breezy coastal card that combines new and classic favorites from the Summer by the Shore collection.

Today we’re excited to welcome the always-inspiring Amy Tsuruta to the blog! She’s showcasing a simple yet striking card design using the brand-new Summer by the Shore collection.

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

Check out this stunning ombré inking technique, featured on a cheerful summer-themed card with a bold, eye-catching sentiment.

Make this cute beach-themed card featuring a die cut instant camera and two photos!

Get a closer look at the Poppy Field Hot Foil Plate in our "In the Spotlight" series, featuring a variety of beautiful card samples.

Join us for Clever Crafts as Rachel demonstrates how to create a mixed media tag featuring a stunning floral focal point and background through the art of collage.

Create a vibrant mixed media background on a gelli plate using the Cluster Flower Fancy Die and Core Inks for a beautiful, textured effect.

Unwrap a world of creativity with the Bows and Beyond March Hero Studio release! Choose from six different subscriptions options to fuel your creativity!

Learn how to create a stamped and die-cut floral rainbow card with a DIY handmade glitter cardstock background.

Michelle shares how to create a happy rainbow of crayons using die cutting and paper piecing.

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...

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...

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...

Hello! Jen Kotas here today. Ombré inks can step up any image or sentiment but have you tried using them on layering stamps? I pulled out a few ombré ink pads and the Color Layering Sunset Over Waves Bundle and started stamping.  Stamp the most solid ocean stamp from the Color Layering Sunset Over Waves Bundle using an ombré ink pad. I held the ink pad so...

How to stamp with Hero Arts Metallic Shimmer Sprays.

Hello and welcome to our Awesome Add-ons feature for the month of April! Here's a look at all this month's new offerings with folk art flair – we think you'll find something fun for all sorts of occasions and projects! Shop for the April MMH add-ons here Today we have Kelly Rasmussen here to share some fabulous "beyond the kit" ideas for a few of the add-ons. Take it away, Kelly......

Hello! Jennifer Kotas here and we are going to make a z-fold card using the beautiful Wild Flowers stamp set along with the Parquet Cover Plate Die. Let’s get started! 1. Cut a piece of Deluxe Smooth White cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Score and fold once at 2 1/8" then again 4 1/4". 2. Cut the Parquet Cover Plate Die from Deluxe Smooth White cardstock. You may need to use...

Hi friends - Lydia here today with an EOINA technique - that stands for "everything old is new again." This is one of the very first "faux" techniques I ever learned and is still one of my favorites for scenic cards like the one I will show you today. The key to the technique is dry embossing. You can do this with a stylus or...

Our February My Monthly Hero release is about peace and friendship, reminding us that we all share the same sky, the same hopes and dreams. The Classic Kit features a 6" x 8" clear stamp set filled with beautiful serene floral images and sentiments that will expand your creative horizons. Also included are 17 coordinating dies and 4 tag Fancy Dies. The kit is rounded out with...

Hello everyone! It's Jennifer here and I’m so happy to share my first post on the Hero Arts blog! Today, I’m sharing how I create a background using smaller stamps. It’s one of my favorite techniques, especially when I'm not feeling creative or I'm not sure what to do with a stamp set. When creating a background from small stamps, I usually start in a corner,...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! For November, we would love to see cards to thank a friend. Our friends do so many things, both big and small, that make them special in our lives, and they deserve our thanks.  Here's some fabulous inspiration from our design team. You can follow the links below each card to discover even...