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Good morning! Jess here with a fun and different way to use the new Spider Web Window Fancy Die: as a topper for a Halloween treat bag! I started by die-cutting the Spider Web Window Fancy Die from black glitter cardstock. Then I clipped off the frame and die-cut it separately from Pitch Black Hero Hues cardstock. I scored both pieces down the center and...

Today I have some holiday card inspiration to share using the beautiful new Poinsettia Stencil. This simple card design with bold lines is one that is easy to mass produce. First, I cut four strips each of Azalea and Cherry cardstock that were 3/4" wide. On the Azalea strips I used the Poinsettia Stencil along with Sea Salt Reactive Ink and a blending brush to...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our September 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. For each September...

Hi there crafty friends! It is Janette here today and I am sharing a fun technique with Hero's new Rose Gold Glimmer Metallic Ink. I am all for using my products in as many ways as I can to stretch my supplies and inspire creativity! Begin by using the Rose Gold Metallic ink (sells in a 2 pack with a gorgeous shimmery white) in a...

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 Color Layering Moth stamp set. Watch the video tutorial below to learn how I made the card I'm sharing today. If you’re having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE in HD on YouTube....

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a card using the new set called I See Crafting. I love the little cat in the set, so I had to use it along with the crystal ball. Also I love the size of the crystal ball and that most of the sentiments are made to fit in it. To make the card start by stamping...

Hi, Friends! It's Caly here and I'm sharing a card using the new Sacred Florals stamp set. The Sacred Florals set includes different flowers that are framed by dotted shapes. I chose the stamp with the larger anemone flower and then stamped and embossed the image with Gold Embossing Powder. I colored my flowers with Copic markers (petals: RV52, RV55, RV66; center: Y23, Y38). Then...

Hi stampers, it’s time for our monthly Awesome Add-ons feature! Before we dive into the project inspiration, here’s a look at all of the add-on products that were introduced along with the September kit. With these stamps and dies, we certainly see crafting in your future! Shop for the September MMH add-ons here Today we're delighted to have Debi Adams here to share some fabulous...

We've opened a "cabinet of curiosities" this month, drawing inspiration from objects of wonder. With this release we certainly see crafting in your future! Perfect for Autumn and Halloween, this month's kit builds on our popular "peek-a-boo" line of stamps and dies. You'll stamp your own cabinet, full of interesting objects and fun secret messages. Use the other items in the kit to finish your...

It's almost time to launch the September 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...

It's our final countdown post before the big release of the September My Monthly Hero kit and add-ons tomorrow, Tuesday September 3rd at 10am Pacific/1pm Eastern! We hope you've enjoyed all of the peeks over the long weekend. Jayne is joining us again today with one more colorful look at this month's kit! Although I rarely make one layer cards, I absolutely adore them. So,...

The countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit continues! Release day is Tuesday, September 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Remember, we have one extra day of peeks this month due to the Labor Day holiday. Now let's join Ilina for another look at this fabulous kit! Hi everyone! Fall is almost here, even though it doesn't feel like that in...

It's time for our next countdown peek! The September My Monthly Hero kit will be available on Tuesday, September 3 at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific. Now let’s join Emily, who is sharing another look at this month's kit! Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing another bit of inspiration using this month's My Monthly Hero kit. In addition to nature images, this kit contains...

Hello! We are continuing the countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here all weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Michelle for another look at this fabulous kit! She's giving you a look at a die from the kit that we haven't show yet....

Hello! We are continuing the countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is Tuesday, September 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Now let's join Caly for another look at our next kit! Hi, Friends! Do you love the Peek-A-Boo products from Hero Arts? If so, you're in for a new creative treat! We currently have the Peek-A-Boo Doors Fancy...

Hello! Today we're kicking off the countdown to the release of the September My Monthly Hero Kit! Release day is a day later than usual this month due to the Labor Day holiday - we're launching on Tuesday, September 3rd at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. We will be here throughout the weekend, sharing inspiration before the launch. Now let's join Jayne Nelson for the first...

Hi, do you keep extra anniversary cards in your card stash? I never seem to have them when I need them most so when I saw the beautiful new Anniversary Fancy Die, I was excited and motivated to make a few cards. For my first card, I created a colorful background by simply masking stripes across a panel of white cardstock with strips of removable...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing some kinda spooky, kinda cute Halloween inspiration using some new and some old products from Hero Arts! I don't generally care for Halloween. I don't do "scary" very well, so I prefer to keep my Halloween projects cute and a little spooky with fun colors! For today's post, I've paired the new Halloween Scene Background Cling...

Did you see the release of all 15 colors of Reactive Ink Reinkers last week? Not only are they awesome for keeping your ink pads nice and juicy, you can also use them on their own for some fun techniques. Today I've created a some simple backgrounds using our Clear Embossing + Watermark Ink along with the reinkers. First, I stamped several different cling backgrounds...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! It's Janette Kausen here with you today and I am sharing a fun postage stamp inspired project with a video tutorial! The postage stamp I drew my inspiration from is included in the Stamped Just For You clear stamp set featured in this project. I also jazzed up an envelope to coordinate. View the video below for...

Hello friends! We're back to announce the winners from last week's Pinkfresh Studio Partnership Blog Hop. A big thank you to all who joined the fun!! We have three prizes to give away... • The winner of the PR102 HA + Pinkfresh Studio You Make a Difference stamp set is Lisa Elton (from Ivana Camdzic's blog): "This is like a beautiful field of wildflowers! It's...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Did you hop yesterday and see all the amazing projects using the new Oh What Fun holiday goodies? Today I am sharing a card using the Christmas Squirrels Stamp & Cut from the new catalog. To make the card I started with a 3 3/4" x 5" panel of watercolor paper. I stamped the images and sentiment a couple times using...

Last month we introduced our 2019 Oh What Fun Winter Catalog, full of brand new stamps, dies, stencils, embellishments and more. Oh what fun it is, indeed! Today is the day we've been waiting for - all of the wonderful products from this new release are available in the Hero Arts store right here on our website! Browse more than 70 new items and get...

Good morning! Jess here with a Christmas card to get you in the mood for tomorrow's Oh What Fun release and blog hop! Today I'm combining an add-on from August's My Monthly Hero release with some older holiday sets (and a little customization) to create a festive holiday card! To start I found a public domain Christmas song (meaning no longer protected by copyright laws...

Hi there! Emily Midgett here with you today sharing some storybook inspiration (with a liberal dash of Disney influence ;) ) using some of the newest products from this month's release! I was on vacation during the My Monthly Hero launch for this month, so I was excited to dive into some of the add-ons for today's post. Let's get started with all of the...

Hello, Hero Friends! Today, I’m using the Hero Arts Partners Set designed by Pinkfresh Studio called You Make a Difference to further help celebrate Hero Arts’ 45th Anniversary. Something you probably don’t know is that the script on this set is handlettered by me. It’s so cool to see it in use! To see the process, you can view the quick video below: If you...

Today's card features the Sunburst Fancy Die, which is a unique die that creates cuts lines in a sunburst pattern to add texture and interest to your cards. I started out by cutting a 3.5" square piece of Bristol Smooth paper to do my stamping and ink blending on. First, I stamped the earth image from the You Are Loved Messages set with black ink....

Hero Arts is celebrating our 45th Anniversary this year, and we've had the honor of partnering with several of your favorite stamp companies in celebration of this milestone. We've already had releases from Concord & 9th as well as Gina K. Designs. Today we are honored and humbled to share that Pinkfresh Studio is the latest company to collaborate with us to celebrate this wonderful...

Hi everyone! Ilina here. Today I am sharing a card using the new Fairytale Book Alphabet set to create a custom Happy Birthday sentiment. I love the font, especially the upper case letters, they add some extra flair to any sentiment or name you need to stamp! To make the card start by die cutting the middle Scroll Infinity Die from Antique Ivory cardstock. Next...

Hello and welcome to the Hero Arts blog! Today I am sharing with you the gorgeous Rose Bush Cover Plate highlighted by bold Reactive Ink blending. Begin by ink blending Taffy and Fruit Punch Reactive Inks onto Dove White cardstock leaving the bottom white. I prefer blending brushes for a super smooth and easy application. Die cut the Rose Bush Cover Plate into Dove White...

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...

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 Color Layering Betta Fish 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...

Welcome to Saturdays with Sally, my monthly playtime here on the blog! One of my favorite techniques with old stamped scraps is to do hand cut collage cards. And let's just say... I have a few scraps. Years and years worth of hoarding! Some pieces are stamped and others are painted with watercolors. I have always liked the look of hand cut art because it’s...

Good morning! Jess here with a sparkly shaped card using our Nesting Cloud Infinity Dies! I wish you could see it in person because it just glows with sparkle but photos will have to do for today! :) I started by stamping the dragon, flame, and birthday cake from Dragons and Unicorns onto Dove White Hero Hues cardstock with Intense Black Ink and colored them...

Hello hello! We're back this evening to announce our winner from the recent Gina K. Partnership Blog Hop. Thank you to all who joined the fun!! Our randomly chosen winner will receive the HA + Gina K. Friendship Blooms 6" x 8" clear stamp set. Congratulations to... • Mary Ann Wright (from Jaycee Gaspar's blog): "Great video, beautiful cards.." Mary Ann, please send an email...

Hi, Friends! It's Caly with you today and I'm sharing a card made using the new Paper Layering Castle die. This die is large and covers almost an entire A2-sized card - so it makes a really bold statement! I die-cut my castle using Dove White cardstock, then cut its outline and began coloring it using Copic markers. My goal was to color it like...