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Hi crafting friends! Linda here with a new project today, introducing the latest A Blog Named Hero challenge, which is... For my card, I wanted to play with some brand-new-to-me goodies that just arrived in the mail to create a banner scene, because what’s cuter than a banner swaying in the breeze?!I started with a piece of Hero Hues Lapis cardstock (you could easily use any...

Hi friends! We're back with another Stay Crafty With Hero challenge. This time, the theme is Critters. Make any sort of card or project you like, as long as it includes a critter! And any sort of critter will do, too. Have fun creating, and best of all, mail your card to someone special when you're done! We'll include all of the challenge details further down this post, but...

With the release of our 2020 Winter Collection, we are proud and excited to add four additional products to our Unity line of stamps and dies! We've partnered with Pocono Pam and Dana Joy for these products, in a conscious effort to be intentionally diverse and inclusive. Representation is so important, as crafters and cardmakers of color need to feel support, appreciation and respect when expressing...

Today we are so excited to share that the products from our 2020 Winter Collection are now available in the Hero Arts store! If you've already flipped through our catalog, you know that this release is packed full of beautiful new products. Take a few moments and browse the collection by clicking here. As always, enjoy FREE shipping on all US orders over $50! To celebrate...

We've made a few wonderful additions to our Creative Team! We are thrilled and honored to share that these talented stampers will be working with us for the next six months! Please be sure to follow their blogs and Instagram accounts! Channin Pelletier (IG: @channinpelletier) Dana Joy (IG: @mzdanajoy) Daniel West (IG: @delandartie) Debi Adams (IG: @debi_adams) Emily Midgett (IG: @eamidgett) Ilina Crouse (IG: @ilinacrouse) Jessica Frost-Ballas (IG: @jessicafrostballas) Lydia Fiedler (IG: @understandblue) Maria Willis...

Today I'm showing how small stamps can make a big impact on your cards by creating a custom background. Watch the video below to see how it all comes together. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) The postage stamp images from the Stamped Just For You set were perfect for creating this rainbow background using various...

Welcome to another Saturdays with Sally. Today I'm sharing a birthday “fit to a tee” and a “onesie-of-a-kind!! We have a special Hero Arts birthday to celebrate today, so let me show you a cute card created with the T-Shirt Infinity Dies. First I stamped a lavender card with Wish Big Peek-A-Boo Parts background. While you have it inked, stamp all over a white envelope too, but mask...

Hello friends! We have several giveaway winners to announce today. Drumroll... First up, the winners from our 2020 Winter Catalog sneak peek posts! Each of the randomly selected winners will receive a $20 gift card to the Hero Arts online shop. • Peek #1 – Jen Wolfe, who said "I have always loved peek-a-boo anything and the peek-a-boo doors are so much fun! Great line of products." (August 15)•...

Hello everyone! This is Channin here and today I have a video and an interactive card to share featuring the Vineyard HeroScape stamp set and the Rectangle Peek-a-Boo Doors Mini Infinity Dies. Watch the video to see how I use different color palettes to create two photos, one in black and white and the other in color, and then add an easy color-changing interactive element! (If you...

Well hello my friends and welcome back to DIY with Debi! If this is your first visit here, welcome! This post is all about stretching the bandwidth of your stamps, dies and stencils with non-card projects. Today’s particular project has been on my radar for a while. It is sooo quick and easy and with our amazing Hero Arts stamp images, you’ll feel like an...

Are you in the mood to binge-watch something fun and crafty? If so, I highly recommend watching the Creativebug series, A Card a Day with Hero Arts. Whether you are new to stamping or an experienced stamper looking for inspiration, these 31 videos are chock full of ideas and techniques for cardmaking. Then, if you make some cards inspired by any of these videos, we’d...

Good morning! Jess here with a bright and cheery card to wake you up using the Destination Home Bold Prints background stamp and some embossing resist with Reactive inks! To start I used my MISTI to stamp the Destination Home Bold Prints stamp onto a panel of Hero Hues Dove White cardstock with Embossing & Watermark Ink.  Then I heat-embossed the panel with Clear Embossing...

Hey there my friends! Daniel West here with a really fun reproducible shaker card featuring the Tie Dye stamp set and the T-Shirt Infinity Dies!  I made a video tutorial for you to accompany this post. You can watch it here: (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.) This Tie Dye stamp set has endless possibilities built into it....

Our 2020 Winter Catalog is here and we are so excited to share it with you today!  You can view the digital catalog from cover to cover now by clicking here or on the image above. Would you prefer a paper copy? We've got them available in our shop here. Order today and you'll be one of the first to get your hands on the new catalog! Please note when flipping...

Hello stampers! We've saved something special for our final sneak peek before tomorrow’s 2020 Winter Catalog reveal. This sweet friendship card showcases a new 6" x 8" clear stamp set from our expanding Unity Collection in collaboration with Dana Joy and Pocono Pam. Card created by Dana Joy We know you'll fall in love with the images and heartfelt messages included in Kids United (CM471). Representation is such...

Hi stampers! We're just two days away from the full reveal of our 2020 Winter Catalog and have another sneak peek in store for you today. How about something bold - a Bold Prints background cling stamp, that is! Card created by Janette Kausen Isn't Janette's card a gorgeous introduction to the new Christmas Rose Bold Prints (CG815)? This 6" x 6" red rubber beauty is the perfect...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our August 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. Our randomly selected winner will receive a $50...

Welcome back to 2020 Winter Catalog sneak peek week! (Click here if you missed the first peek yesterday.) Thank you for all of the wonderful feedback on the new Peek-a-Boo collection additions we shared! Your enthusiasm and support fuels our creativity and makes us even more eager to see what you'll create this holiday season. Today we have a double dose of delightful inspiration for you... Cards by Jessica...

Hello and welcome! Today we are excited to kick off a week of 2020 Winter Catalog sneak peeks, leading up to the full reveal of the catalog this Friday, August 14! Each day we'll share a different photo from our new catalog, as well as several chances to win Hero Arts gift cards.  On day one we say...peek-a-boo! Card by Janette Kausen Our Peek-a-Boo Collection delights season after season,...

Below are the winners from the Hero Arts + Honey Bee Stamps Collaboration Blog Hop ($50 gift cards)! Thank you so much for joining us on the blog hop last month! The winner for the Honey Bee Stamps Gift Card is…. Carol Wortman Please email:  Lisa@HoneyBeeStamps.com to claim your prize! The winner for the Hero Arts Gift Card is…. Danyelle Dillon Please email:  Libby@heroarts.com to...

Hello and happy Saturday, friends! Today we're popping in to share a freebie with you. It is a companion to the popular US Map Infinity Dies that we released as a My Monthly Hero add-on this month. Although we could not squeeze our beloved states of Hawaii and Alaska into this die set, we have put together options for using with digital die-cutting machines and/or printing.We invite...

Hello friends! We're back with another Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge, and we're so excited to share this one with you! Last December, we partnered with Creativebug to host the Daily Practice on their website. It is called A Card A Day with Hero Arts, and it's a fun introduction to stamping, and includes a ton of techniques to try. Typically you have to have a...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share with you using the new Bird House Fancy Die that was released as an add-on to the August 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. You can use this bird house in so many ways but for today, I thought I would create a new home card.  I started off by die cutting the Bird...

Hello friends! It’s time for our August Awesome Add-ons feature. (Try saying that five times fast!) Before we dive into the project inspiration, here’s a look at all 16 of the exciting add-on stamps and dies that we've released along with the August My Monthly Hero kit. Shop for the August MMH add-ons here Today we're delighted to have Debi Adams here to share some fabulous “beyond the kit” ideas for a few of the add-ons....

Hello friends! It's Channin here with a new video and card featuring the August 2020 My Monthly Hero Kit. In today’s video I will create a slimline card and that will provide the perfect canvas for my staycation landscape scene. Plus I will use the spotlight technique to create a focal point, further my narrative, and bonus, minimize the amount of coloring I need to...

This month we invite you to treat yourself to a staycation! Stamp away in your happy place while creating cards with the August My Monthly Hero kit. This month's kit celebrates the creature comforts of home - lounging on the deck, camping in the backyard (or living room!), appreciating nature, or even enjoying a cool drink. The kit includes a 6" x 8" stamp set,...

It's almost time to launch the August 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 friends, thanks so much for joining us during the countdown these past few days! Jess is here to share the final peek at the August My Monthly Hero Kit before tomorrow's release at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific.  Hello! Jess here with a clean and simple look at the August My Monthly Hero kit! I love the peaceful feel to this kit and decided to create my own version of a paradise: complete...

Welcome back to the countdown to the release of the August My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is coming up on Monday, August 3 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Now let's join Daniel who is sharing another beautiful look at this blissful kit! Hey everyone! Daniel West here, sharing a card from this fantastic kit staycation themed kit. We have definitely decided to stay put here in...

We are back for another countdown post, leading up to the release of the August My Monthly Hero kit! Release day is Monday, August 3 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Don't forget to leave a comment on this post for a chance to win a kit before you can buy one! Now let's join Michelle who is sharing another beautiful look at the kit... Hello there, this kit has...

It's time for our third countdown peek! The August My Monthly Hero kit will be available to pre-order on Monday, August 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Ilina for some blissful inspiration using this month's kit!  Hi everyone! Ilina here sharing another peek at the new My Monthly Hero kit. I love this kit as it's perfect for those of us who are staying home during these challenging times. We have...

Welcome back to the Countdown to Creativity! The August My Monthly Hero Kit release day is Monday, August 3, at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Now let's join Janette for another wonderful peek at this month's "Staycation" themed kit! Hello friends! I am absolutely loving the versatility and colorability of this month's kit. Go big with scene building, or crisp and clean with a focal element. I've...

Hello and welcome as we begin the countdown to the release of the August My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Monday, August 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Our Creative Team will be here all weekend long, sharing inspiration before the launch on Monday. Now let's join Debi for the first look at the kit! Oh hey! Time for some fun in the sun via a "staycation"! I’m Debi Adams and...

Hi everyone! Ilina here with my take on the current Stay Crafty with Hero Challenge which is to create friendship cards. I love the sentiment from the Dreams Will Blossom set and I think it's perfect for friendship cards. To make the card start with a piece of Pebble cardstock measuring 4" x 5 1/4". Using Embossing and Watermark ink, stamp the Eucalyptus Bold Prints background and emboss in...

Hi friends and welcome back to another DIY with Debi! As many of you know, Hero Arts has had some amazing opportunities and launches recently that supported inclusivity in both the art community and the world as a whole. All good stuff! With that said, it changed my posting days a little bit, (and so worth it), but I'm back with a lot of new...

On my daily walk I passed by my gorgeous gardenia bushes and was amazed by the wonderful aroma this year. For some reason they have bloomed twice. I thought Hero Florals Rose Stem looked a lot like my gardenias, so I used that for today's cards. I am also taken with typewriter fonts, so that's another reason. I stamped the image on heavy watercolor paper...