Sending Love

 Hi friends. My card today features some fun products which I mixed and matched from Hero Arts June Fancy Dies of the Month, July Fancy Dies of the Month and Hero Studio June Card Kit of the Month. 

1. I started by inking the layering clouds from the June Kit onto Dove White Cardstock using Splash, Blue Hawaii, Purple Galaxy and Mist Core inks.

2. I then ink blended a piece of Dove White Cardstock with Taffy and Pool Party Reactive inks. Die cut the hot air balloon die included in the July Fancy Die of the Month from that panel. 

3. I die cut the June Fancy Die from Dove White Cardstock and used copic markers to color the plant, branches and bird.

4. The sentiment from the kit was stamped on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

5. The tiny flowers from the Butterfly Foliage Fancy Dies set was die cut and colored with copic markers.

6. I adhered Vellum Paper behind the window using Precision Glue before assembling all the elements onto the card base.

Sending You Waves of Happiness

 Hi friends. With summer in full swing I decided to create a fun and sweet beach scene for my card. 

I'm featuring the Hero Arts July Card Kit of the Month.

1. I stamped the images for my scene onto a panel of Dove White Cardstock with Aegean, Cornflower, Dusty Blue, Espresso, Granite, Passion Flower and Sand Core inks using a stamping platform to get good results.

2. I then gently blended the images with the coordinating ink colors with a Blending Brush.

3. After the ink blending, I stamped the boat and bird images with Black Intensified ink.

4. With the scene stamping done, I die cut the panel using one of the Nesting Postage Stamps Infinity Dies.

5. From that die cut panel, I took a smaller die from the Postage Stamps set and die cut 4 Postage Stamp sizes. 

6. To add dimension to each of the postage stamps, I die cut additional stamp sizes from plain white cardstock and adhered each to the stamped images using Precision Glue.

7. I set those die cuts aside and worked on my background. I die cut 2 of the Chain Linked Fancy Die from Dove White Cardstock and adhered to my card base using Precision Glue.

8. The sentiment was stamped on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

Thank you for stopping by.

Hero Arts - May 2024 My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity

 Hi friends. I'm so excited to join the countdown to the release of the May My Monthly Hero Kits on Monday 06 May 2024.

We are sharing inspiration today and throughout the weekend using the kits. Come back on Monday for the March My Monthly Hero release and add on products.

1. I cut a panel of Dove White Cardstock measuring 3 3/4" x 5"

2. Stamp candle images from the Classic Kit using Black Intensified Ink.

3. Color candle images with various copic markers.

4. On another Dove White Cardstock A2 panel, swipe Amethyst, Cherry, Periwinkle and Papaya Core Inks randomly on edges.

5. Stamp the sentiment on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

6. Stamp the word "Birthday" with Amethyst, Cherry, Periwinkle and Papaya Core Inks. Using a stamp positioner will help with ease of stamping the different colors. Cut with coordinating die.

7. Adhere sentiments and stamped cardstock with Precision Glue onto Card base.

Thank you for stopping by.

Sending You Love

 Hi friends. I'm sharing a card today which I have to confess took me a while to make but I absolutely love how it turned out.

Let's get started...

1. Using the Color Layering Tulip Pattern Stencil on an A2 sized panel, I blended Cherry, Green Hills, Ultra Pink, Tangerine, Azalea and Papaya Core Inks.

2. Die cut the panel using Tulip Pattern Cover Plate. Set the tulips aside. I kept the background which can be used for a future project.

3. Die cut the paper cone from the Bouquet Accessories Fancy Die Set using Passion Flower Cardstock. 

4. Add rub on transfer from the Collage Backgrounds Hero Transfers Set onto the paper cone using the wooden stick included in the set.

4. Die cut the small butterfly from the Butterfly Foliage Fancy Die Set and blend Cherry Core Ink to add color using a small blending brush.

5. Die cut the tiny bow from the Autumn Bouquet Fancy Die Set using Dove White Cardstock.

6. The sentiment from the Valentine Wreath Bundle Set was stamped onto Pitch Black Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

7. Die cut different sizes of the Rounded Jewel Infinity Dies from Dove White Cardstock.

8. Assemble the infinity dies onto an A2 white card base adhering with Precision Glue.

9. Adhere paper cone and add tulips into the cone as desired and adhere butterfly using Precision Glue. 

10. Added a gem on the bow and Hero White Pearls on the card base.

Thank you so much for stopping by. Have a fabulous day.

My Monthly Hero March Kit Blog Hop and Giveaway

 Hi friends. It's the release of Hero Arts March My Monthly Hero Kits & Stand Alone Products. 

We are celebrating with a blog hop and giveaway!

There is amazing inspiration you'll find throughout the hop. Leave comments along the way! 

 One lucky winner will receive a $50 Hero Arts gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, March 11th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. 

Our March My Monthly Hero Kit is about experiencing the breathtaking beauty of misty mountains and tranquil waters. Featuring a 6" x 8" clear stamp, a generous number of coordinating dies and a stunning patterned gate window die, this kit offers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and beyond.

a stunning patterned gate window die, this kit offers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and

beyond. The Rub-on Transfers and 3 ink cubes, complete this serene and elegant Classic kit.

My card features the March 2024 Classic Kit which includes all the elements seen here.

The Premium Kit includes additional elements to extend the potential for more cards and projects - even more Creativity in the Box! 

I loved creating my card....it reminded me of my travels to Japan.

1. I started by stamping the solid mountain stamp on an A2 Dove White Cardstock with Granite Core ink. I then stamped the outline stamp lining it up against the solid image with Charcoal Core Ink. 

(Tip: Using a stamp platform of your choice helps to line up these stamps for better ink coverage)

2. Next I Stamped the water image with Deep Ocean Core ink.

3. At the bottom of the panel I stamped the foliage image with Green Hills Core ink.

4. The bamboo image was stamped with Fresh Lawn and Field Greens Core Ink.

5. The boat image was stamped with Black Inten-sified Ink.

6. The sun and shadow images were stamped with Tangerine Core Ink.

7. The ducks, dragonfly and crane bird were stamped with Paradise, Dusty Blue and Periwinkle Core Inks on a separate piece of Dove white Cardstock and cut using the coordinating dies.

8. The sentiment was stamped onto Pitch Black Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, applied with White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

Along with the release of the kits, there are some stand alone products which can be used with the kits or on their own. A list of the March Stand Alone Products can be found here.

I'm featuring the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate.

1. I die cut the Cherry Blossom Cover Plate from Dove White Cardstock.

2. Colored the flowers and branches with copic markers.

3. The border around the cover plate was also colored with a copic marker.

4. On an A2 panel of Shamrock Cardstock, stamp the Origami Paper Bold Prints red rubber stamp with Clear Embossing Ink.

5. Adhere the Cover Plate to the Shamrock panel using Precision glue.

Thank you for stopping by and have fun hopping!

You should have arrived from Pam's blog, up next will be Lydia. To start at the beginning, head to the Hero Arts Blog.

Hero Arts - March 2024 My Monthly Hero Countdown to Creativity

 Hi friends. I'm so excited to join the countdown to the release of the March My Monthly Hero Kits on Monday 03 March 2024.

We are sharing inspiration today and throughout the weekend using the kits. Come back on Monday for the March My Monthly Hero release and add on products.

1. Stamp the floral images from the premium kit on Dove White Cardstock with Black Inten-sified Ink. 

2. Color images with copic markers. Cut with coordinating dies.

3. Stamp the sentiment on Pitch Black Cardstock with Clear Embossing & Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die.

4. Adhere Floral images with Precision Glue on Dove White Cardstock. I added foam tape to a few of the small flowers and adhered to add dimension to the images.

Adhere sentiment and add Hero Hues enamel dots included in the kit.

Thank you for stopping by.

Many Blessings To You

 Hi friends. I have a card today which includes one of my favorite techniques. It combines a love of ink blending with any watercolor ink to give a textured look to die cuts. I'm using some gorgeous new products from Hero Arts Spring Catalog.

I had tons of fun making my card and hope it inspires you to try this true and tried technique too.

1. I started with an A2 sized panel of Watercolor Cardstock.

2. I smooshed Grape Slush, Blue Raspberry, Creamsicle Reactive inks onto a craft mat.

3. Spritz with water and lay the watercolor cardstock on the craft mat to "pick up" ink.

4. Dry the panel with a heat tool and lay the cardstock once again and dry.

5. Repeat the process until you are happy with the blend of colors (which like magic will mix and make new colors). 

6. Once the panel is completely dry, I cut the Floral Wreath Die from it.

7. I then cut another A2 sized panel from Mist Cardstock.

8. I then ran it through my die cut machine with the Woodgrain Texture Fancy Die.

9. Stamp the sentiment from the Spring Bunny Stamp Set onto Ultra Pink Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

10. Adhere the Mist Panel onto a white card base from Dove White Cardstock using Precision Glue. Adhere the Floral Wreath Die and sentiment die cut.

11. Add small butterfly dies cut from the Floral Pattern Cover Plate, randomly on the wreath.

12. Lastly add dots onto the floral wreath flowers using Turquoise and Pink Lacquer Pens.

Thank you so much for stopping by.

Hero Arts Spring 2024 Catalog Release Blog Hop & Giveaway!

 Hi friends. It's an exciting day as Hero Arts launches products from their Spring Catalog today. 

We are celebrating with a fun Blog Hop, Giveaway and tons of amazing inspiration from all these talented designers listed here.

Hero Arts will be giving away two $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left along the hop. Comment on all the blogs for more chances to win! You have until Wednesday, February 21st at 11:59pm to enter. The winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog.

I am showcasing the new Butterfly Foliage Fancy Die paired with a sentiment from the Wildflowers stamp set.

1. I started of with an A2 size panel from Dove White Cardstock.

2. Ink blend from the top of the panel with Fruit Punch Reactive Ink about 1/3 of the way using a Large Blending brush.

3. Use Taffy Reactive Ink next and blend about a 1/4 away, doing the same with Pool Party Reactive Ink till the panel is completely covered.

4. Next spritz the panel with water droplets for the inks to react. Set aside to dry.

5. On a separate panel, ink blend just Taffy and Fruit Punch Reactive inks and set aside to dry. Once completely dry I die cut the butterflies and tiny flowers randomly using the Butterfly Foliage Fancy Die set.

6. Die cut the foliage from Pitch Black Cardstock. 

7. Stamp the sentiment from the Wildflowers Stamp set onto Pitch Black Cardstock using Clear Embossing and Watermark Ink, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set. Cut with the Coordinating die.

8. Adhered the foliage, flowers and butterflies with Precision Glue, added White Hero Pearls on the butterflies.

7. Spray the entire panel with White iridescent shimmer mist.

8. Lastly adhere the die cut sentiment with Precision Glue.

Thank you for stopping by and have fun hopping!

You should have arrived from Karen's blog, up next will be Channin. To start at the beginning, head to the Hero Arts Blog.

My Monthly Hero February Kit Blog Hop and Giveaway

Hi friends. I'm so excited as I'm participating in my first blog hop with the release of Hero Arts February My Monthly Hero Kits and Stand Alone Products. 

There is amazing inspiration you'll find throughout the hop. Leave comments along the way! 

 One lucky winner will receive a $50 Hero Arts gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, February 11th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week. 

Our February My Monthly Hero Kit is about peace and friendship reminding us that we all share the same sky, the same hopes and dreams. 

My card features the February 2024 Classic Kit which includes all the elements seen here.

The Premium Kit includes additional elements to extend the potential for more cards and projects - even more Creativity in the Box! 

I had so much fun creating my card.

1. Stamp the flower image from the stamp set in the Classic Kit with White Unicorn Pigment Ink included in the kit on Pitch Black A2 size cardstock.

2. Set aside the panel for the ink to dry completely.

3. Stamp the flower image again, this time on White Cardstock from the Classic kit with Black Intensi-fied Ink which is alcohol marker friendly. I used copic markers to color the image. Cut the image with the coordinating die.

4. Stamp the large Bow image from the stamp set on White cardstock from the Classic kit with Black Intensi-fied Ink and color with copic markers. Cut with coordinating die. 

5. The Sentiment from the stamp set in the classic kit was stamped on a piece of vellum with Clear Embossing Ink, applied with Gold Embossing Powder and heat set.

6. Stamp the word Love on Pitch Black cardstock with Clear Embossing ink, apply White Embossing powder and heat set. Trim it around the sides.

7. Wrap the vellum piece to the back of the A2 panel and add Precision Glue.

8. Adhere the colored flower image, add the bow and the love word onto the vellum.

9. I also smooshed some of the White Unicorn Ink on my glass mat with a few drops of water to add splatter on the panel. I like how it adds subtle texture and interest to the design.

10. Lastly I added White Hero pearls.

Along with the release of the kits, there are some stand alone products which can be used with the kits or on their own. A list of the February Stand Alone Products can be found here.

I'm featuring the beautiful Dove and Olive Branch Fancy Die Set on my card.

1. Stamp the Words Of Peace Bold Prints stamp on an A2 panel of  Premium White cardstock included in the Classic Kit with Granite Core ink.

2. Lay the Peace Daisy stencil on the panel and color using Orchid and Dusty Blue Core Inks mixing the colors randomly through the stencil.

3. Die cut a large square shape from the panel using the Square Infinity Die set. Adhere the shape with foam tape to add dimension.

4. Die cut the bird and 3 olive branches from the Dove and Olive Branch Fancy Die set out of  White Cardstock. Add a small black gem for the eye.

5. Color the olive branches with copic markers.

6. Stamp the word Sending from the Sending Peace stamp set on white cardstock with Black Intensi-fied ink. 

7. Stamp the heart image from the Peace and Love Bundle on white cardstock with Black Intensi-fied Ink and die cut with coordinating die.

8. Finish off card by adding White Hero Pearls.

Thank you for stopping by and have fun hopping!

You should have arrived from Dana's blog, up next will be Natasha Vacca. To start at the beginning, head to the Hero Arts Blog.

Sending You Love

 Hi friends. I'm sharing a card today using products from HoneyBee Stamps new Vintage Love release. It's all so beautifully designed, sure to delight for all occasions.

1. I started with an A2 panel of teal cardstock and die cut it using one of the dies from the Lace Heart Layering Frames.

2. Emboss pink cardstock using the Floral Heart 3D Embossing Folder. Die cut the heart embossed panel using the coordinating Floral Heart Die.

3. Die cut 2 small hearts from the Lace Heart Layering Frames from Teal cardstock.

4. Stamp image from Blooming View Stamp set, color with copic markers and cut with coordinating die.

5. On a separate piece of cardstock I ink blended various colors using distress ink and die cut and assembled the birds from the Lovely Layers: Love Birds set. 

6. Stamped the sentiment from the By Your Side stamp set with clear embossing ink on black cardstock,  added white embossing powder and heat set. Cut with Coordinating die. 

7. Die cut the swing from the Lovely Layers : Birdcage with glitter cardstock.

8. Adhered all the die cuts onto card base, added gems to finish off my card design.

Thank you so much for stopping by. I hope you have a lovely crafty day.

You Are The Sweetest

 Hi friends. I am sharing a sweet card today using this cute and adorable bunny image. It's from Hero Arts January release.

1. Die cut Floral Border Fancy Die from Dove White cardstock.

2. Add Dusty Blue Core Ink and Blue Raspberry Reactive Ink to the center of the die avoiding any ink blending onto the floral border.

3. Spritz droplets of water and splatters with white acrylic paint. Add 'dots' randomly with a copic marker.

4. Stamp bunny image from Hero Arts Love Birds & Friends Stamp Set. Color with copic markers and die cut with coordinating die.

5. Adhere image on center panel with Precision Glue.

5. Stamp sentiment from the same set with Embossing Ink on Pitch Black cardstock, apply White Embossing Powder and heat set.

6. Die cut sentiment with coordinating die and adhere to the ink blended center panel.

7. Adhere floral border panel on Peony cardstock. I love how the pink cardstock peeks through the die.

Thank you for stopping by. Have a lovely day!

Hero Arts Valentines Wreath Card

 Hi friends. Welcome to my first blog post. I decided the start of this new year has been good as any to start a blog sharing my crafting process.

My card today features this beautiful valentines wreath which can really be used for any occasion. I wanted to create with a different color palette then usually used for Valentines Day. 

1. I started with stamping the Ode to Andy Warhol Bold Prints with White Unicorn Pigment Ink onto a panel using Bermuda Cardstock.

2. Die cut the panel with the postage nesting dies.

2. Stamp the images from the Valentines Wreath Stamp Set and cut out using the coordinating dies.

3. The bird from the Love Birds & Friends Stamp set was stamped on a piece of Dove White Cardstock which was inked with Orchid and Aegean Core Inks. This coloring technique is fun and quick to do and saves time. 

4. Adhered to an A2 card base. Add splatters and Teal Hero Pearls.

5. Stamp the sentiment from the Love Birds & Friends stamp set on Dove white cardstock with Intensified Black ink.

6. Ink a piece of white cardstock with  Orchid and Core Ink and stamp the larger sentiment with black intensified ink.

Thanks so much for stopping by!