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Create an interactive card with the Love Note Fancy Die. Michelle shows how to create and assemble this sweet pastel love note. This unique folded card would be perfect to share with someone special on Valentine's Day.

Get a closer look at the January 2025 Extraordinary Extras! The Love Note collection has everything you need for creating Valentine's and love-themed projects.

Join the Hero Arts Creative Team and special guests for a Blog Hop celebrating our January release!

Love is in the air - celebrate your creative heart with the January Hero Studio collection. Featuring a charming vintage typewriter, timeless hearts, and elegant florals, this collection is perfect for crafting heartfelt cards, love notes, and valentines for the ones you cherish most. This collection has everything you need to make this Valentine's Day one to remember. Craft your love story - one stamp at...

We are excited to introduce our Creative Team for 2025! This group is full of talent and creativity and we can't wait to see all the inspiration that they will bring in the new year. We have decided to join our Creative Team and Global Team into one all-star team, so you will probably recognize lots of familiar faces.  Make sure to follow our team's...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm sharing a card that features the Floral Rainbow & Clouds Bundle to make a colorful birthday card.  If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. To create this card, I started with a piece of Antique Ivory cardstock in my stamp positioner with the main rainbow image in the Floral Rainbow & Clouds Bundle. I stamped using Clear Embossing & Watermark...

Hello! Jen here today sharing a New Year’s card made with the large number fancy dies and the fun little Peeking Penguin Fancy Die that adds a little whimsy to elegance. The number fancy dies are one of my favorite products. I love that they include not only large and small numbers but the words as well! 1. Cut a piece of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock...

Hi there! Rosie here to share some winter themed birthday cards. I used a few basic products to get an elegant and sparkly birthday card. I created two top folding card bases from heavy weight vellum. I used the Color Layering Snowflake Stencils directly on the front of each vellum card base. I did this in two color ways. The first one I used Dusty...

Video tutorial giving step-by-step instructions for ink blending 3 different butterfly cards with layering stencils plus Hero Wax and Hero Glitter Paste.

Hello everyone. Welcome to our last CommUNITY blog post feature for 2024. We are so glad you are here. In 2020, Hero Arts started the Unity Collection with Dana Joy and Pocono Pam. This collaboration has been such a success because of people like you. The mission for the collaboration was to create a bridge between communities that felt underrepresented in the crafting community. Between...

  Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our December 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...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio December 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, December 22 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts YouTubeIn addition to the December Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be used....

Welcome, crafty friends! Today we're sharing some more crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the November release, plus lots more! Anna used the Color Layering Poinsettia Pattern Stencils, and has created a very opulent look with a lot of gold and shine!  Emelie used the Color Layering Holiday Neighborhood Stencils to create a wintry township for the badger from the Winter Mail Critters...

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...

Hi friends! I have a fun old school technique for you today that's normally used with a focal image, but I'm using it with the Rainbows & Clouds December Cling Stamp of the Month. Any background stamp that has a colorable element to it works particularly well here.  Lining up the two panels is the most important part as you will see in the video -...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using dies for a no-line coloring look.  I started off my card by die cutting the Varying Butterfly Wings Fancy Dies onto a 4.25" x 5.25" panel of Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. There are a few different wing options in the set, so I cut apart the dies, placed them onto the panel...

  Hello and welcome! Seeka here today sharing a card featuring the December Hero Studio Clear Set + Dies of the Month. The large floral butterfly image in this set is so beautiful and it fills an A2 card front easily! I started by stamping the butterfly image and sentiment in alcohol-ink-friendly Intens-ified Black Ink onto Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. Then, I used a range of yellow to purple...

Hi crafty friends! Today I'm excited to share a vibrant and playful card creation featuring the new Sky Ombré Hero Transfers and Box of Crayons Fancy Dies. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch here on YouTube.) To start, I applied small pieces of the Sky Ombré Hero Transfers to Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock. When working with Hero Transfers, I like to apply them...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! Our theme this month is "Deck the Hall" – we want to see cards for the festive season!  Christmas, Hannukah, Kwanzaa, New Year, Hogmanay, Festivus, Newtonmas, any festivity you like!   Here's some merry inspiration from our design team. You can follow the links below each card to discover even more ideas from these...

Hello and welcome to our December Monthly Minis feature. We have some wonderful inspiration to share using the four new 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. Subscribe by December 27 to guarantee you get these products. If there are any leftovers,...

Welcome to our showcase of new Extraordinary Extras! 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. This month we have a clear stamp set with coordinating dies, two intricate Fancy Dies, and a unique Ombré...

Brighten your crafting with the December "All About Color" collection available now! This vibrant collection celebrates the beauty of rainbows, the magic of butterflies, and the timeless charm of flowers. Layer vivid hues, create eye-catching patterns, and embrace the art of self-expression with designs that radiate positivity and life.    The December Card Kit of the Month features a beautiful stamp set of delicate illustrations and uplifting messages as...

Hello friends!! It's Channin here and today I'm creating a couple of cards featuring the new December Card Kit of the Month. In the video I demonstrate a fun and easy background technique using the Reactive Ink Inkers included in the kit and an old gift card. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create these cards I first created the backgrounds. I started with an...

Hello crafty friends, it's Natasha Vacca here today! I am excited to be sharing a mixed media style card!  For today's card I used the beautiful Festive Pattern Bold Prints stamp as my focal image. Let's get started!     I started with a piece of Pitch Black cardstock. I prepped the surface with my anti- static powder tool then inked up the Festive Pattern Bold Prints stamp with Embossing & Watermark...

Hi friends. Kailash here with a card featuring the Swirly Christmas Tree stamp set paired with the Swirls Confetti Die. I love the images in this stamp set and had this idea in my mind using dark cardstock for the images. I die cut the Swirls Confetti Die from an A2 panel of Peony Cardstock and then adhered it to another panel of the same...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite of Polite Creations joining you today with a video tutorial featuring the Peeking Winter Bear Fancy Die and rub-on transfers.  (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.)  This holiday card creates a new character for the Peeking Winter Bear. It also utilizes rub-ons to create texture, add color, and for the sentiment. I colored the bear and added details with a...

Hi friends! A few years ago, I decided that I really loved the mid-century holiday color palette – the aqua and white and pink and silver trees and decorations were just so fun, I went and bought a turquoise and a pink tree and they make me happy. I also love it on my cards – it's a nice break in people's holiday mail to...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio November 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, November 24 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts YouTubeIn addition to the November Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be used. Supplies: November Card Kit of...

Good morning, crafty friends! Today we're sharing some fabulous crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the October release, plus lots more! (Yes, we know it is November, we're a bit late!) Anna used the stamp set in the October kit to create this amazing set of Christmassy tags! Who wouldn't be excited to see one of these with their name on it? Joylita used...

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 and Granite Core...

Hi everyone! This is Rachel Kleinman from rwkrafts and I'm excited to share today's video with you all! I'm showcasing the new Presents Tower Fancy Die and how to turn it into a holiday card and also a fun birthday card.  (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.) For the holiday card, I went with a traditional Christmas vibe... And...

Hello, Karen Brown here today! I've got two projects with bold heat embossing that practically pops off the card! Heat embossing definitely has that wow factor and it is always a fan favorite. Today I am using the November Cling Stamp of the Month (Abstract Poinsetta Pattern) on both of my cards. With a red rubber cling stamp and a bit of heat, you can create raised glossy designs...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our November 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 offerings here and...

Welcome back, crafty friends! I am back with an amazing texture technique using the new Poinsettia Stained Glass Pattern Stencil, Berry Hero Wax and gold embossing powder. I learned this technique from the 2024 Mixed Media Stamp-Along. BreAnn Loveland taught the class and I have used the technique multiple times.  For this card, I used a heavy weight cardstock and spread Berry Hero Wax over the...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! With the holidays approaching quickly it's time to build up that stack of cards to send out to friends and family. So today I am sharing a few cards using the new Color Layering Quilt Stencils along with the Joyful Christmas Messages Bundle. Two of the cards I made are two-for-one cards, since I used only one stenciled background to make two cards....

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here. I am happy you have stopped by today as I will be sharing a card I created with the Winter Foliage Pattern clear stamp set.  This set, which coordinates with the Winter Foliage Cover Plate, brings a festive touch to cardmaking with its charming mix of winter leaves, berries, pinecones and snowflakes. Its intricate design is perfect for creating warm, cozy and...