Hello friends!! It’s release day at Hero Arts!! The March Hero Studio release is filled with beautiful bows, and I simply adore it!! I have a few cards to share featuring the Card Kit and the Clear Set + Dies but before I share those let’s take a look at all that’s included in the Card Kit.
My first card features the Bows & Messages stamp set and dies from the March Card Kit.
To create this card I first stamped several images from the Bows & Messages Stamp Set in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the bows and then die cut them out when I was done. Next, I ink-blended over an A2 panel of Arctic cardstock and the Thin Stripes Stencil with Arctic Core Ink.
Next I die cut the panel with a rectangle die from the Rectangles Infinity Die set to create thin frame. I then adhered the frame to the front of an A2 top-folding with card base with foam adhesive and then adhered the panel inside with liquid glue. Next, I stamped “hello” and “beautiful in INTENS-fied Black Ink onto white cardstock.
I then die cut “hello” out with the coordinating die and trimmed “beautiful” down to a strip. Lastly I finished the card by adhering the bows and the sentiments to the card front with foam adhesive and then added white gel pen highlights to the bows.
My next card also features the March Card Kit but this time I focus on the Bow Tag stamps and dies as well as the Bow Rub-On Transfers.
To create this card I first stamped the large and small bows as well as the brooch and from the Bow Tag stamp set in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the images and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.
Next. I stamped the string of beads/pearls in Butter Bar Core Ink and then partially inked up the stamp in Fawn and stamped again to create a gradation. I then repeated this process to create a second matching strand of beads and then die cut both of them out with the coordinating die.
Next, I transferred a bunch of the bows from one of the Bows Rub-ons Transfer sheet to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then ink-blended over the panel with Cotton Candy Core Ink to give some color. Next, I stamped my sentiment onto the tails of the bow in INTENS-ified Black Ink and then adhered all the die cuts to the card front with foam adhesive.
To create this card I first stamped all the images and the “happy Mother’s Day” sentiment from the Hat Box stamp set in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored all the images and then die cut everything out with the coordinating dies.
Next, I trimmed down some Peony cardstock to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ and then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
I then adhered small scraps of white tissue paper to some of my die cuts and then adhered all the die cut including the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
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Hello friends!! The Hero ArtsFebruary Hero Studio release is here!!! This spring themed release is such a welcomed sight and I had so much fun creating cards with all the new products!! But before I dive in with the cards, let’s start by taking a closer look at the February Card Kit of the Month.
To create this card I first stamped the tulip scene twice with the Tulip HeroScape with the included ink cubes. I used Moss for the base layer for the leaves and stems and Blue Raspberry for the detail layer for the leaves and stems. For the base layer for the flowers I used Azalea and for the detail layer I used Thistle. After I stamped the tulip scene twice I then die cut the tulips out with the coordinating dies. I then trimmed off the excess paper from the bottom of both tulips scenes and then set them aside.
Next, I stamped an A2 panel of Mist cardstock with the Circling Clouds Cling stamp in Unicorn White Pigment Ink. I then poured white embossing powder over and heat set with my heat tool. Next I ink-blended over the panel with Splash and Blue Hawaii Reactive Inks. I then adhered the panel onto the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I adhered the tulip scenes to the card front with foam adhesive. I then stamped a couple butterflies in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then colored the butterflies with copics (RV10 + RV21). I then die cut the butterflies out and then adhered them to the card front.
Next, I die cut the “smile” word die out of black cardstock and the corresponding Frame Cut out of white cardstock. I then adhered the two together and then adhered the diecut to the card front with foam adhesive. Next, I stamped a sub-sentiment from the Messages Stamp Set in Unicorn White Pigment Ink onto black cardstock. I then poured white embossing powder over, heat set, trimmed the sentiment down to a strip and then finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
To create this card I first stamped the Circling Clouds Cling over a panel 4 7/8″ x 3 5/8″ of white cardstock in Peony, Dandelion, and Arctic Core inks. After I stamped the panel I then adhered it to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I stamped the plane from the Messages Stamp Set in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then die cut the plane out and adhered it to the card front.
Next, I die cut “hey there” out of white cardstock and then the corresponding Frame Cut out of vellum. I then adhered the two diecuts together and adhered the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
Lastly I stamped a sub-sentiment from the Messages Stamp Set in Unicorn White Pigment Ink onto black cardstock. I then poured white embossing powder over, heat set, trimmed the sentiment down to a strip and then finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
The next couple of cards features the February Monthly Minis. Starting off with a card featuring the gorgeous Fancy Dies of the Month.
To create this card I first die cut all the flowers, leaves, stems and planter diecuts out of colored cardstock. I used Kiwi, Meadow and Palm for the leaves and stems, Canary, Mustard, Passion Flower, Amethyst, Ultra Pink, Peony and Pumpkin for the flowers and planter. Next I used inks to add depth and interest to the diecuts. I used Fresh Lawn, Pine and Forever Green for the leaves and stems and Butter Bar, Fawn, Ultra Pink, Raspberry Jam, Amethyst, Purple Galaxy and Cup O’ Joe for the flowers and planter.
Once I finished ink-blending the die cuts I then adhered the flower layers together and set the diecuts aside. Next, I stamped the front of an A2 top-folding Antique Ivory card base with the February Cling Stamp of the Month (Burlap) in Sand Core Ink. I then adhered all the diecuts to the card front with foam adhesive.
Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Tulip HeroScape (February Card Kit) in INTENS-ified Black Ink not white cardstock and then die cut it out with coordinating die. I then stamped a sub-sentiment also from the Tulip HeroScape stamp set in Unicorn White Pigment Ink onto black cardstock. I then poured white embossing powder over, heat set, and trimmed the sentiment down to a strip. Lastly I finished the card by adhering the sentiments to the card front with foam adhesive.
To create this card I first stamped a 4 5/8” x 3 3/8” panel of Sand cardstock with the February Cling Stamp of the Month (Burlap) in Cup O’Joe Core Ink. I then glued the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
Next, I die cut “miss you” with the Word Fancy Dies from the February Card Kit out of white and black cardstock. I then adhered the two layers together and adhered to the sentiment to the card front. Next, I die cut several flowers and leaves out of Arctic, Paradise, Kiwi, Meadow and Pitch Black cardstocks. I then adhered the diecut layers together and then adhered the flowers and leaves to the card front with foam adhesive.
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Hello friends!! The January Hero Studio release is here!!! This release is filled with so much Valentine’s goodness I can’t wait for you all to see all the incredible new products. Let’s start with the absolutely jam-packed Card Kit.
Kit Includes: • Color Layering Typewriter Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”, • Typewriter Messages Clear Stamp Set, 4″ x 6″ • 7 Typewriter Frame Cut Dies • 8 Typewriter Fancy Dies • Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Die • Mini Clay Hearts • 8 Sheets of Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5
I have two cards to share featuring this beautiful kit, so let’s jump right in.
To create this card I first stamped the typewriter with the Color Layering Typewriter Clear Stamp Set onto white cardstock. I used Paradise and Bermuda for the body of the typewriter, Charcoal for the platen and Charcoal and Blue Raspberry for the keys. After I stamped the typewriter I then used the typewriter Fancy Die to die cut the typewriter out.
Next, I die cut several of the flowers and leaves out of white cardstock with the Frame Cuts. I then stamped onto the die cuts with the layering stamps. I used Ultra Pink and Azalea for the pink flowers, Crimson and Pale Tomato for the red flowers, and Fresh Lawn, Moss and Pine for the leaves and stems.
Next, I die cut a sheet of paper out of white cardstock and then stamped a couple sentiments from the Typewriter Messages Stamp Set in INTENS-ified Black Ink. I then fed the paper through my typewriter. Next, I trimmed down the included Arctic cardstock to 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Lastly I finished the card by adhering all the diecuts to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next card also features the Card Kit but this time I focus more on the Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Dies.
To create this card I first die cut an A2 panel of white cardstock with the cover plate die from the Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Die set. I then die cut Cherry and Coral cardstocks with the nesting heart dies included in the set. I then ink-blended some white cardstock with Peony and Ultra Pink Core Inks to create my own custom colored cardstock. I then die cut the cardstock with the next two nesting heart dies.
Next, I die cut flowers and leaves out of colored cardstocks (Kiwi, Peony, Coral, Cherry and my DIY custom color). I then ink-blended the leaves with Forever Green and colored the flowers with copics to add a little definition. Next, I trimmed down some of the Peony cardstock included in the kit to create an A2 panel (4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″). I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I adhered the white panel and all the hearts to an A2 panel of acetate. I then created a well with foam adhesive, added the included clay hearts and then adhered the acetate panel on top.
Next, I adhered all the flower and leaves to the card front with foam adhesive. I then stamped and white heat-embossed a sentiment onto black cardstock. I then trimmed the sentiment down and adhered it to the card front with foam adhesive.
To create this card I first die cut multiples of the flowers and leaves from the clear set out of white cardstock. I then created a jig and then stamped all the diecuts in several inks (Fruit Punch, Ultra Pink, Pine, Moss, and Arctic). I then die cut a heart out of white cardstock with the Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Dies from the Card Kit.
Next, I trimmed down some Peony cardstock to create an A2 panel and then adhered it to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then adhered the heart and all the flowers and leaves to the card front with foam adhesive.
Next, I stamped and gold heat embossed a sentiment from the stamp set. I then used the coordinating die to die cut the sentiment out and then adhered it to the card front with foam adhesive. Lastly I finished the card by adhering some light pink enamel dots to the flower centers.
To create this card I first ink-blended over an A2 panel of Peony cardstock with the Layering Stencils of the Month and Ultra Pink, Fruit Punch, Crimson and Raspberry Jam inks. When I finished ink-blending the background I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
Next, I die cut a couple hearts with the Nesting Hearts Cover Plate Dies from the Card Kit out of Ultra Pink, Cherry and Coral cardstocks. I then adhered the hearts together and then adhered the hearts to the card front with foam adhesive.
Next, I stamped and white heat embossed a sentiment created with the Typewriter Messages Stamp Set from the Card Kit onto black cardstock. I then trimmed the sentiment down to a strip and then finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
To create this card I first trimmed down some Peony cardstock to create a 3 3/4″ x 5″ panel. I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I die cut the hearts die from the Love & Hearts Fancy Dies set 3 times out of white cardstock, I then adhered all the layers together. I then die cut the hearts die out of Ultra Pink, Passion Flower, and Papaya cardstocks.
Next, I inlaid the heart negative from each of the cardstocks into the stacked white diecut. I then added Sparkle Lacquer Pen over the colored hearts and then adhered the stacked hearts to the card front. Next I die cut “be mine” 6 times out of white cardstock. I then fussy cut the “be” away from the “mine” and vise versa and then adhered the matching words together. Lastly I finished the card by adhering the stacked word diecuts to the card front.
To create this card I first ink-blended a panel with Ultra Pink and Azalea inks to create a gradation. Next I ink-blended over the panel with the Lots of Love Stencil with Azalea and Fruit Punch inks. I then re-positioned the stencil and then ink-blended with Crimson and Cranberry inks. I then trimmed the panel down and then adhered it to the front of a white top-folding card base.
Next, I placed the Lots of Love Stencil over black cardstock and masked off all the letters except for one “LOVE”. I then applied White Hero Wax over the stencil. When the wax had dried I then trimmed the sentiment down to a strip. Next, I adhered the strip to the card front with foam adhesive. Lastly I finished the card by die-cutting several hearts out of white cardstock using the Love Note Messages Bundle. I then ink-blended one heart with Fruit Punch and Cranberry inks and then adhered the hearts to the card front with foam adhesive.
I used Peony, Ultra Pink, Coral, Cherry and Azalea cardstocks to create these envelops and coupons. I Folded Love Notes Die make a perfect envelop for the coupons created with the Love Notes Messages bundle. For the coupons I also used Cranberry ink to stamp the text. I finished my love notes with a stacked heart also created with dies included in the Folded Love Notes Die set.
Giveaway:
Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Thursday, January 9 at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Leave a comment on all stops for more chances to win!
Hello friends!! Happy release day!! Today over at Hero Arts we have a gorgeous new release to share filled with butterflies and rainbows!! I also have several projects to share featuring this release but before I do let’s take a quick look at the December Card Kit!
Kit Contents:
clear 6″ x 8″ stamp set
15 coordinating dies
Floral Circle Fancy Die
5 Reactive Ink Re-inkers (Fruit Punch, Lemon Drop, Green Apple, Blue Hawaii and Purple Galaxy)
Plastice Watercolor Palette
My first card features the beautiful images from the kit as well as the Reactive Ink re-inkers which I used to watercolor all my images in.
To create this card I first stamped several images from the clear stamp set in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto Luxe White Watercolor paper. I then watercolored the images in with the Reactive Ink re-inks. I did mix some of my own colors to create some addition shades. After I had watercolored all the images in I then die cut them out with the coordinating dies. Next, I added a white gel pen highlight and then set my images aside.
I then trimmed down some Dove White cardstock to create 3 small rectangles approximately 2 1/4″ x 1 3/4″. I then ink-blended the a couple of the corners with Cornflower Core Ink. Next, I adhered the diecuts to the rectangles with foam adhesive and then adhered them onto the front of an A2 top-folding white card base with foam adhesive.
Lastly I stamped and white heat-embossed a sentiment from the set onto Pitch Black cardstock. I then die cut it out and adhered it to the card front with foam adhesive to finish the card.
For my second card I also featured the December Card Kit but this time I focused on the Floral Circle Fancy Die.
To create this card I first created the splashy watercolored background using the Reactive Ink Re-inkers. I added water to the a couple drops of the ink and then picked up the ink and placed it onto to an A2 panel of Luxe White Watercolor paper with an eye-dropper. Next, I blow the watered-down ink around with a rocket air-blaster but you could use a straw instead to create the drippy splattery look. I then dried the ink with my heat tool and then repeated this process for all the colors included in the kit.
When my background was done I then trimmed it down to 4″ x 5 1/4″ and then die cut the Floral Circle Fancy Die out of Dove White cardstock 3 times. I then adhered the diecuts together and then adhered the stacked Floral Circle to my panel. Next, I adhere the panel to an A2 panel of Mist cardstock and then adhered that panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
I then stamped the kite image from the clear stamp set onto a scrap of Luxe White watercolor paper. Next, I watercolored the image in and then die cut it out with the matching die. Lastly I finished the card by stamping and white heat-embossing a sentiment onto Pitch Black cardstock. I then die cut the sentiment out with the matching die then finished the card by adhering the kite and sentiment to the card front.
My next card features the beautiful and unique December Fancy Die of the Month.
To create this card I first die cut the cover plate die included in the set out of an A2 panel of Luxe White Watercolor paper. I then watercolored the panel in with the Reactive Ink re-inkers included in the December Card Kit. When I finished watercoloring the panel I then watercolored an A2 panel Luxe White Watercolor paper again with the Reactive Ink re-inkers. I used the first panel as a guide for where to color, making sure to color yellow behind the stars and a rainbow where the windowed opening would be.
Next, I adhered the uncut watercolor panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then adhered the diecut panel to the card front with foam adhesive. I then stamp and gold heat embossed a sentiment onto Dove White cardstock. I then used the coordinating dies to die cut the sentiment out. I did however fussy cut the bottom of “you’re” to remove “amazing” and then adhered both sentiments to the card front with foam adhesive.
Lastly, I applied some Embossing & Watermark Ink onto a scrap of Dove White cardstock. I then poured gold embossing powder over, heat set and then die cut the scrap with the stars die included in the die set. I then finished the card by adhering some of the gold stars to the background.
My final card features the December Clear Set + Die of the Month.
To create this card I first stamped the butterfly from the set onto Luxe White Watercolor paper. I then watercolored the image in with the Reactive Ink re-inkers included in the December Card Kit. I did mix the Reactive Ink to create several new, custom shades. When I finished watercoloring the butterfly I then die cut it out with the coordinating dies.
Next, I trimmed down some Peony cardstock to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″. I then stamped and white heat-embossed a sentiment from the stamp set. Next, I stamped the individual flower stamps repeatedly around the sides of the panel in Cotton Candy Core Ink. Once I finished stamping the flowers I then ink-blended the corners with Cotton Candy Core Ink.
Next, I adhered the panel onto the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then finished the card by adhering the butterfly with foam adhesive.
GIVEAWAY:
We will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, December 8 at 11:59pm PST, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
Hello friends!! It is release day!! The entire November Hero Studio is now here and are you ready for the cuteness?!! Let’s start by taking a look at the November Card Kit.
KIT INCLUDES:
Peeking Animals Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
17 Coordinating Dies • 6 Fancy Dies
1 Sheet each of Pine & Cherry Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″
2 Stencils in Argyle & Cable Knit Patterns, 4.75″ x 6″
28 White Die Cut Tags, 4 different styles
White Hero Pearls, 0.6 oz.
Berry Hero Wax, 1 oz.
The first couple of cards I have to share feature the November Card Kit.
To create this card I first stamped the fox from the Peeking Animals Stamp Set from the November Card Kit in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the fox and then die cut him out with the matching die. Next, I die cut a mug out of Shamrock cardstock with one of the fancy dies from the kit. I then stamped and white heat-embossed snowflakes onto the mug.
Next, I ink blended with Deep Ocean Core Ink at the bottom of the mug and then splattered White Acrylic Spray onto the mug. I then trimmed down some Pesto cardstock to create an A2 panel. I then ink blended over the panel with the included Cable Knit stencil with Pine Core Ink. Next, I splattered the panel with more White Acrylic Spray and set it aside to dry.
When the panel was dried I then adhered it to the card front with white card base. I then added some green string to one of the included tags and then adhered it to the card front. Next, I adhered the fox and mug to the card front. Lastly I stamped a sentiment, die cut it out with the coordinating die and then adhered it to the card front.
For my second card with the card kit I went with the adorable kitten, and of course had to color her like my sweet Elodie.
To create this card I first stamped the cat and a sentiment in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the cat and then die cut it and the sentiment out with the matching die.
Next, I trimmed a sheet of Peony cardstock down to create an A2 panel. I then ink-blended over the panel with the Argyle stencil with Crimson and Cherry Core Inks. I then removed the stencil and ink-blended the sides of the panel with more Crimson ink. Next, I dried the panel thoroughly and then stamped the snowflakes around the panel and then heat embossed them in white embossing powder. I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
Next, I die cut a present out of Cranberry and Coral cardstocks. I then cut the Cranberry ribbon out and adhered it to the coral present. I then present, cat and sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next card features the November Clear Set + Dies of the Month, Naughty Kitties.
To create this card I first stamped several images from the Naughty Kitties stamp set in INTENS-ified Black. I then copic colored the images in and then die cut them out with the coordinating die set.
I did fussy cut one of the grouping of ornaments apart so I had single ornaments so I had more flexibility on where I could place them. I then stamped the front of an A2 top-folding white card base with a sentiment from the stamp set.
Next, I arranged my diecuts around the sentiment with foam adhesive to finish the card.
My next card features beautiful November Layering Stencils of the Month, Snowflake & Holly Pattern.
To create this card I first trimmed down some Sand cardstock to create an A2 panel. I then placed the stencils 1-3 from the November Layering Stencils of the Month over the panel and ink-blended with Hero Core Inks. I used Crimson and Cranberry for stencil 1, Fresh Lawn and Pine for stencil 2, and Summer Sky and Deep Ocean for stencil 3.
When I finished with the first 3 stencils I then positioned stencil 4 over the panel then applied White Pearl Hero Paste over the panel and then set the panel aside to dry. When the panel was dry I then die cut it with a die from the Pointed Arches Infinity Die Set. Next, I added accents with a copic marker, a white gel pen and White Hero Pearls.
While the Hero Pearls dried I then ink-blended the front of an A2 top-folding white card base with Mist Core Ink. Next, I stamped onto the card front a sentiment from the Swirly Christmas Tree stamp set in INTENS-ified Black Ink. Lastly I finished the card by adhering my panel to my card front with foam adhesive.
My next card features the beautiful Presents Tower Fancy Die which an Extraordinary Extra – meaning it’s not a subscription product.
To create this card I first die cut the presents tower out of Coral, Kiwi, Ultra Pink, gold glitter and mirrored gold cardstocks. I then ink-blended the Ultra Pink tower of presents with Raspberry Jam Core Ink.
I then fussy cut out several presents out of the Coral and Kiwi cardstocks and then ink-blended over the presents with Cranberry and Moss Core Inks. I then adhered the Coral and Kiwi presents to the Ultra Pink tower. Next, I cut out several of the presents as well as the bows and ribbons out of the mirrored and glitter gold cardstocks. I then adhered the parts to the Ultra Pink tower.
Next, I trimmed down a panel of Peony cardstock to 4 1/8″ x 5 3/8″ and then adhered it to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I stamped a sentiment from the Holiday Sentiment Strips in Embossing & Watermark Ink onto Pitch Black cardstock heat-embossed it with gold embossing powder and then used the Sentiment Strips Fancy Die to cut it out. Lastly I finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next two cards features the Naughty Animal Messages stamp set and the Color Layering Quilt Stencils which both are Extraordinary Extras – meaning they are not a subscription products.
To create these cards I first created the two patterned panels with the Color Layering Quilt Stencils. For the reindeer card I used Pine, Green Hills, Cherry and Cotton Candy Core Inks. For the bear card I used Paradise, Bermuda, Summer Sky and Cornflower Core Inks. When I finished ink-blending the quilted panel I then die cut the panels with a die from the Pointed Arches Infinity Dies.
Next, I die cut the Peeking Reindeer Die and Peeking Winter Bear Die out of white and colored cardstocks. I used Sand, Cup O’ Joe, Antique Ivory, Shamrock, Pitch Black and mirrored gold cardstocks for the reindeer and I used Dove White, Paradise, Peacock, Periwinkle and Pitch Black cardstocks for the bear. I then fussy cut the different parts of the critters out of the colored cardstocks and then adhered them together. I then finished the animals with black enamel dots for their eyes and Clear Lacquer for their noses.
Next I stamped two sentiments from the Naughty Animal Messages stamp set onto the front of two A2 top-folding white card bases. I then adhered the peeking animals and the quilted pattern panels to the card fronts with foam adhesive to finish the cards.
My last card features the Winter Foliage Pattern stamp set and Winter Foliage Pattern Cover Plate, both November Extraordinary Extras and not subscription products.
To create this card I first stamped the main stamp from the Winter Foliage Pattern stamp set (which is all the images on one stamp, making it so easier to do) in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the images and then die cut them out with the Winter Foliage Pattern Cover Plate. Once the images were die cut out I then arranged them into a wreath and then picked them up with a piece of press’n seal. I then flipped the die cuts over and added foam adhesive to the backside and then set the wreath aside.
Next, I trimmed down some Mist cardstock to create an A2 panel and then I ink-blended the sides of the panel with Paradise Core Ink. Next, I splattered the panel with White Acrylic Spray and then set the panel aside to dry.
When the panel had dried I then adhered it to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then adhered the wreath. Lastly I stamped a sentiment from the Winter Foliage Pattern stamp set onto white cardstock, trimmed it down to a strip and then adhered it to the card front with foam adhesive.
GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts will be giving away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Wednesday, November 13 at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
Hello friends! Welcome to the first day of the countdown for the November Hero Studio! Today we are sharing projects featuring the November Card Kit of the Month. This month is a little different, to see all of the inspiration shared today head over to Hero Arts Instagram account instead of the blog.
My card features one of the stencils and the Hero Wax included in the November Card Kit.
To create this card I first placed one of the stencils from the November card kit over a panel of Cherry Hero Hues cardstock. I then applied the included Hero Wax over the stencil and set the panel aside to dry. While the panel dried, I then stamped a couple images from the included clear stamp set onto white cardstock in INTENS-ified Black Ink. I then copic colored the images and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.
Next, I die cut a stocking using dies also included in the November Card Kit out of Cherry and Azalea cardstock. I then trimmed the top off the Cherry stocking and adhered it to the Azalea one. Next I adhere the puppy and hat together and then adhered them to the stocking.
When the wax had dried on my panel I then placed the stencil back over the panel but this time in a different position and then ink-blended with Raspberry Jam Core Ink. Next, I trimmed the panel down and then adhered it to an A2 panel of Azalea cardstock. I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base and then adhered the stocking and pup to the card front. I then finished the card by stamping a sentiment in INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock, then die-cutting it out with the coordinating die and adhering it to the card front.
I hope you enjoyed my card. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Hello friends!! Today I’m so excited to share a project I created with new stamps and dies from RT + HA Fall Release!! This release is so wonderful with several creative and fun products as well as some awesome products that build upon Ralph’s previous release last spring.
For this release we are doing something a little different and doing a Instagram Hop instead of a blog hop. However I still created this blog post to help answer any questions you might have about how I put my card together featuring the Interactive Eight-Ball stamp set and fancy dies.
To create this card I first created the interactive eight ball. I started by die-cutting 1 eight ball and 3 “C” pieces out of Pitch Black cardstock. I then adhered the 3 “C” pieces together and then adhered them to the black eight ball. Next I die cut a second eight ball out of Charcoal cardstock and then ink-blended over the circle with Pitch Black Core Ink to make the ball look more domed or rounded.
Next, I die cut the partial “8” and circle out of Charcoal and Dove White cardstock. I then ink-blended over the partial “8” with Pitch Black Core Ink make it match the rest of the eight ball and then adhered the partial “8” to the white partial circle. Next I adhered the “8” and circle to the top my ink-blended eight ball. I then die cut the internal circle out of Amethyst Cardstock. I then placed the internal circle inside my black eight ball with the “C” pieces, placed the top ink-blended eight-ball over and then pulled the tab down so I could tell where I needed to stamp my triangle message. I then picked up the triangle message stamp with my MISTI and stamped the sentiment in Unicorn Pigment Ink. Next, I poured white embossing powder over and then heat set with my heat tool. I then created a mask by stamping the triangle message onto a full-adhesive post-it note. I then placed the mask over the heat-embossed triangle message, placed some low-tack tape over the pull tab and then ink-blended with Purple Galaxy Reactive Ink over the internal circle.
Once I finished ink-blending the I then put my interactive eight ball together. I placed the internal circle inside and then adhered the ink-blended eight ball on top but making sure to only adhere the eight ball to the stacked “C” pieces.
Next I trimmed down some Amethyst Cardstock to create panel that measures 4.75″ x 3.5″. I then stamped a couple sentiments and an arrow from the Interactive Eight-Ball stamp set onto the panel. I then trimmed down some Iris Cardstock to create an A2 panel. I then stamped the small eight ball image repeatedly over the panel in Embossing & Watermark Ink. Next I adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then adhered the Amethyst panel to the card front and then adhered the eight ball with foam adhesive!!
Hello friends!! It’s release day!! The October Hero Studio release is now available! This release has a wonderful holiday theme with filled with festive treats and traditional charm. Let’s start by taking a look at the October Card Kit of the Month.
October Card Kit of the Month:
Contents:
Clear Stamp Set, 6″ x 8″
16 Coordinating Dies
Hole Punch Die
Tree Window Die
Holiday Treats Words Cling Stamp, 6″ x 6″
Washi Sticker Pack, 22 pieces
Embossing & Watermark Ink Cube
5 Sheets Each of Kraft, White & Red Cardstock, 5.5″ x 8.5″
Gold Embossing Powder, 0.5 oz
White Embossing Powder, 0.5 oz
Peppermint Clay Embellishments
Value: $108.99; Cost: $49.99
My first card features the amazing clear stamp set and coordinating dies from the October Card Kit of the Month.
To create this card I first stamped an A2 panel of Sand cardstock with several of the images from the clear stamp set in Sand Core Ink. I then splattered the edges of the panel with White Acrylic Spray and set the panel aside to dry.
Next, I stamped three images from the clear set onto Dove White cardstock in INTENS-ified Black Ink. I then copic colored the images and then die cut them out with the coordinating dies. Next I stamped a sentiment from the set onto Cherry cardstock in Unicorn Pigment Ink. I then poured white embossing powder over and then heat set the sentiment.
Next I die cut the sentiment out with the matching die. Lastly, I finished the card by adhering the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then adhered all the images and sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next card features the stunning October Color Layering Stencils of the Month, Flourishy Christmas Tree.
To create this card I first positioned stencil #1 from the set over the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then ink-blended with Moss and Pine Core Inks.
\I then positioned stencil #2 over the card front and ink-blended with Cherry and Raspberry Jam Core Inks. Next I positioned stencil #3 and ink-blended with Pine and Pitch Black Core Inks. Then for the final stencil layer, I used Gold Hero Paste. I then set the card base aside to dry.
Next, I stamped a sentiment from the October Clear Set + Dies of the Month (Holiday Messages) in Pitch Black Core Ink onto white cardstock. I then die cut the sentiment out with the coordinating dies. Lastly, I finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next card features the October Cling of the Month, Gingerbread Town.
To create this card I first stamped an A2 panel of Sand cardstock with the October Cling of the Month in Sand Core Ink. I left my panel and the stamp in my MISTI and then colored over the images with copic markers.
When I finished coloring the images I then stamped the stamp over the panel again but this time in Unicorn Pigment. I then removed the panel and poured white embossing powder over the panel and heat set with a heat tool.
Next, I stamped a sentiment from the October Card Kit in Unicorn Pigment Ink onto a scrap of Coral cardstock. I then poured white embossing powder over the sentiment and then heat set with a heat tool. Next, I cut the sentiment down to a strip. I then adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base and then adhered the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next couple of cards feature some of the Extraordinary Extras from the October release. My first card uses the adorable Gingerbread Man Fancy Dies.
To create this card I first die cut the Gingerbread man out of Sand cardstock. I then ink-blending over the die cut with Caramel and Cup o’ Joe Core Inks. I then colored the buttons and face with copic markers. Next, I die cut the gingerbread man out of white cardstock. I then fussy cut the frosting accents out and then adhered them to the gingerbread man. Next, I die cut the gingerbread man again out of Sand cardstock. I flipped the die cut over and then ink-blended with Caramel and Cup o’ Joe. Next, I then die cut the gingerbread man again out of white cardstock, cut the frosting accents and then adhered them to the backside of the diecut. I then trimmed this gingerbread man down to just a leg.
Next, I die cut some of the candies out of colored cardstocks (Peony, Cherry, Shamrock, Paradise). I then fussy cut some of the details out and adhered them together. Next, I used copic markers to add shading and glitter to mimic the look of sugar.
I then trimmed an A2 panel of Arctic cardstock and adhered to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I hand cut a snow layer and adhered it to the card front as well. I then the gingerbread man and the candies to the card front with either foam adhesive or liquid glue. Next, I stamped and white heat embossed a sentiment from the Color Layering Holly Branch stamp set onto Paradise cardstock. I then trimmed the sentiment down to a strip and I then stamped “Christmas” in Paradise Core Ink onto white cardstock and then die cut out with the matching die. Lastly, I finished the card by adhering the sentiments to the card front with foam adhesive.
My last card features the awesome Holiday Assortment Stencil.
To create this card I first ink-blended over the stencil with INTENS-ified Black Ink onto white cardstock. I then copic colored the images. Next, I trimmed down the design.
I then splattered an A2 panel of Mist cardstock with White Acrylic Spray and then adhered to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base when the panel had dried. Next, I adhered the Holiday Assortment panel to the card front.
I then stamped a sentiment from the Off Set Holiday Messages in Unicorn Pigment Ink onto a scrap of Pitch Black cardstock. I then poured white embossing powder over and then heat set with a heat tool and then trimmed the sentiment down to a strip. Lastly, I finished the card by adhering the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive and added some enamel dots to the tree.
GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts will be giving away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, October 13th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
Hello everyone!! It’s finally here!! The spooktacular September Hero Studio Release is now available!!! This release packed with so much Halloween goodness that I’ve just been having seriously the best time creating spooky cards for this release! Let’s start things off by taking a closer look at all that’s included in the September Card Kit of the Month.
Kit Contents:
Haunted Scenic Clear Stamp Set, 6” x 8”
20 Coordinating Dies
Animal Eyes Clear Stamp Set 3″ x 4″
Moon Window Die
White Pumpkins Decorative Tape, 1 inch x 10 yards
Black Crows Decorative Tape, 1 inch x 10 yards
2 Sheets Halloween Hero Transfers (Rub-ons)
6″ x 8”. Glow-in-the-Dark Lacquer Pen
Unicorn Pigment Ink Cube
10 Sheets Black Watercolor Paper, 5.5″ x 8.5″
My first card features the Moon Window Die and the Animal Eyes stamp set from the September Card Kit.
To create this card I first ink-blended an A2 panel of white cardstock with Orchid, Grape Juice, Purple Galaxy and INTENS-ified Black inks. I then die cut the panel with the Moon Window Die. Next, I covered the branch with scrap paper, then splattered the panel with White Acrylic Spray to create stars and set aside to dry.
Next, I ink-blended the front of an A2 top-folding white card base with Butter Bar and Papaya inks. I then stamped an owl from the Animal Eyes stamp set in INTENS-ified Black Ink. I the die cut some Pitch Black cardstock with the Moon Window Die.
Next I trimmed the branches away and then adhered them to the card front. I then stamped a sentiment from the Animal Eyes stamp set in Unicorn Pigment Ink onto Pitch Black cardstock. Next, I poured white embossing powder over and then heat set the sentiment. I then finished the card by trimming the sentiment down to a strip and then adhering it and the panel to the card front with foam adhesive.
My second card features the September Layering Stencil of the Month, Color Layering Manor.
To create this card I first place the first stencil from the September Layering Stencil of the Month over the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. I then ink-blended over the stencil with Green Apple Core Ink. I then positioned stencil 2 and ink-blended with Fresh Lawn Core Ink. Next, I positioned stencil 3 and then ink-blended with Passion Flower, Amethyst and Stone Wash Core Inks. I then positioned stencil 4 and ink-blended over with Stone Wash Core Ink.
Next, I thoroughly dried the panel with my heat tool then stamped a couple ghosts in Unicorn Pigment Ink from the clear stamp set included in the September Card Kit of the Month. I then pour white embossing powder over and then heat set. Next, I adhered the panel to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base.
I then stamped a sentiment from the same clear stamp set onto Pitch Black cardstock in Unicorn Pigment Ink. I then poured white embossing powder over and then heat set. Lastly, I die cut the sentiment out with the coordinating die and then adhered the sentiment to the card front with foam adhesive.
My next card features the Haunted Romance Fancy Dies.
To create this card I first used the Haunted Romance Fancy Dies to die cut the skeleton, roses, spiderwebs and bats out of white cardstock. I then colored the diecuts with alcohol markers.
Next, I die cut an A2 panel of Pitch Black cardstock with one of the dies from the Pointed Arches Infinity Dies. I then stamped a sentiment from the Halloween Messages stamp set onto the panel in Unicorn Pigment Ink. Next, I poured white embossing powder over and then heat set.
I then trimmed down some Charcoal cardstock to create an A2 panel and then adhered it to the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Lastly, I finished the card by adhering the black pointed arches panel and all the diecuts to the card front with foam adhesive.
My last card features the Halloween Words Stencil.
To create this card I first ink-blended a 4″ x 5 1/4″ panel of white cardstock with Key Lime Fizz, Grape Juice and Purple Galaxy Reactive Ink. I then splattered the panel with water and then set aside to dry. Once the panel was dried I then placed the Halloween Words Stencil over the panel and then applied Black Hero Wax over the panel.
When the wax had dried I then ink-blended along the edges with INTENS-ified Black Ink. I then adhered the panel onto an A2 top-folding black card base. Next, I placed the stencil over Pitch Black cardstock and then applied White Hero Wax over the stencil. When the wax had dried I then fussy cut “trick or treat” out.
Next, I die cut two spiderwebs with the Haunted Romance Fancy Dies out of white cardstock. I then ink-blended over the diecuts with little Charcoal Core Ink and then finished the card by adhering the sentiment and webs to the card front.
GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts will be giving away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, September 8th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
Hello friends!! Welcome to the second day of the countdown to the Hero Studio release!! The September Hero Studio release is coming Tuesday, September 3rd and I can’t wait for you to see all the fun new products.
Today however I’m sharing an interactive halloween card featuring the September Clear Set + Dies of the Month. This set is called Witch’s Kitchen which is precisely what I set about making.
To create this card I first stamped a bunch of images and a sentiment from the Witch’s Kitchen stamp set onto Dove White cardstock in INTENS-ified Black Ink. I then colored all them images in with my copic markers. Once I finished the coloring the images I then die cut them out with the coordinating dies.
Next, I created a mask for the door by die-cutting a full-adhesive post-it note out with the door die. I then trimmed off a small amount off the edges of the door post-it and then placed it down onto the front of an A2 top-folding white card base. Next, I place a piece of tape down to mask off the bottom portion of the card front and then ink-blended with Granite Core Ink. I then placed the Cobblestone Stencil over the card front and ink-blended over with Charcoal Core Ink.
Next, I removed tape and then repositioned it to mask the upper portion of the card and then I ink blended with Caramel and Cup’O Joe Core Inks. When I finished ink-blending I then used copic markers to create the look of wood. I then removed the masks and then trimmed the door mask to cut off the door so I was left with the door frame.
Next, I placed the door frame mask back onto the card front, added more tape around it and then ink-blended with Passion Flower, Amethyst, and Cornflower over the door opening. I then stamped stars in Citrine Pigment Ink and a witch from the September Card Kit in INTENS-ified Black Ink. Lastly, I removed all the masks and then adhered all the images to the card front with foam adhesive.
I hope you enjoyed my card. Thank you so much for stopping by!
Crafts by Channin 