Welcome to the Hero Arts Winter 2016 Catalog release blog hop! (whew, that was a mouthful!) Thank you so very much for stopping in today! The new products have been shipping to retailers for a few weeks now, so you may have seen them out and about, but today's hop marks the launch in the Hero Arts online store.
There are so many lovely goodies in the catalog, and today I chose to play with the Peace Stamp and Cut and Holiday Floral Bold Prints.
I just love how delicate the Holiday Floral Bold Prints looks heat embossed! First off is the classic Christmas red...
I embossed the background in white on some gray cardstock, then added a little color with a red ZIG pen. I then die cut my sentiment from some red velvet ribbon shtuff - I'm not really sure where it came from (my mom had it in her Christmas supply stash), but it's the same material used to make the rather cheapy velvet bows, so you could just get one of those to achieve the same look (I also have some similar supplies linked below).
It gives nice, soft, fuzzy feel. ;)
I finished the card off with a heat embossed sentiment on vellum.
For a more wintery feel, I wanted to show you three different variations of the background stamped, because this stamp is really so versatile and beautiful.
It's hard to tell in this photo, so here's the breakdown...
Card #1.
The background for this card stamped first in Versamark, then in Mint Julep, and then heat embossed with some Clear Sparkle embossing powder (I'm pretty much obsessed with this powder).
This card has the sparkle, color and heat embossed look.
Card #2.
This card was stamped simply with Mint Julep.
This card is more subtle than card #1, as it doesn't have the color from the Mint Julep.
If you are having problems viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.
Cardstock: Hero Arts Pool Layering papers and Simon Says Stamp Fog Grey
Stamps: Hero Arts Peace Stamp and Cut and Holiday Florals Bold Prints
Ink: Hero Arts Mint Julep, Versamark and ZIG Clean Color Real Brush
Other: vellum, Hero Arts White and Clear Sparkle embossing powder, velvet flocking ribbon (option #1, option #2)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Hero Arts Peace Stamp and Cut die, embossing gun, anti-static powder tool
There are so many lovely goodies in the catalog, and today I chose to play with the Peace Stamp and Cut and Holiday Floral Bold Prints.
I just love how delicate the Holiday Floral Bold Prints looks heat embossed! First off is the classic Christmas red...
I embossed the background in white on some gray cardstock, then added a little color with a red ZIG pen. I then die cut my sentiment from some red velvet ribbon shtuff - I'm not really sure where it came from (my mom had it in her Christmas supply stash), but it's the same material used to make the rather cheapy velvet bows, so you could just get one of those to achieve the same look (I also have some similar supplies linked below).
It gives nice, soft, fuzzy feel. ;)
I finished the card off with a heat embossed sentiment on vellum.
For a more wintery feel, I wanted to show you three different variations of the background stamped, because this stamp is really so versatile and beautiful.
It's hard to tell in this photo, so here's the breakdown...
Card #1.
The background for this card stamped first in Versamark, then in Mint Julep, and then heat embossed with some Clear Sparkle embossing powder (I'm pretty much obsessed with this powder).
This card has the sparkle, color and heat embossed look.
Card #2.
This card was stamped simply with Mint Julep.
This card has just the color - no heat embossing or sparkle.
And card #3.
This card was stamped with Versamark and then heat embossed with the Clear Sparkle embossing powder.
This card is more subtle than card #1, as it doesn't have the color from the Mint Julep.
VIDEO
And here's a video of how I made them...
GIVEAWAY
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Thanks so much for stopping in and enjoy the hop!
SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Hero Arts Pool Layering papers and Simon Says Stamp Fog Grey
Stamps: Hero Arts Peace Stamp and Cut and Holiday Florals Bold Prints
Ink: Hero Arts Mint Julep, Versamark and ZIG Clean Color Real Brush
Other: vellum, Hero Arts White and Clear Sparkle embossing powder, velvet flocking ribbon (option #1, option #2)
Tools: Cuttlebug, Hero Arts Peace Stamp and Cut die, embossing gun, anti-static powder tool
WOW!! Another great background stamp! This hop is going to cost me money! haha!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! OMGOODNESS! Beautiful new dies and stamps and I especially love this background stamp!
ReplyDeleteSeriously stunning cards. Thanks for the tutorial.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love these background inked and embossed cards...so very elegant!
ReplyDeleteWonderful video . Can see myself making a ton :)
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the card with the white background with the red peace!!! Gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteOh my! BEAUTIFUL cards. Love how you took advantage of all the detail in the background stamp. It's on my wish list for sure. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your cards...great design and color combination on both.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Good idea.
ReplyDeleteSo, so beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you showcased the background stamp in two different ways! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh my, such elegant cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteWow, these are beautiful. I love, love that huge background stamp. Thanks for showing how it looks 2 different ways.
ReplyDeleteSo peaceful! 😊
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful & elegant cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so elegant, Clare! Loved your video too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really love that background stamp you used!
ReplyDeleteThese are all lovely- great use of an alternative material in the fuzzy red ribbon!!
ReplyDeleteLove the embossing
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful and flawless! Love!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The background is beautiful! I love the font on the peace die, too.
ReplyDeletethose are just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLovely peaceful cards!
ReplyDeleteThe background stamps adds so much. Nice cards
ReplyDeleteLove the Peace die and the backgrounds. These are some of my favorites on your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLOVE those heat embossed backgrounds! So pretty, the white on gray is super pretty! Wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards have a quiet elegance to them. Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat variety using the same stamp. All are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful background stamp!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing :)
That BG stamp is stunning! Such lovely details and linear design - it would look fabulous in all colours!
ReplyDeleteLOVE all three of these but #1 is my favorite option!! Color and sparkle speak to my heart! TFS!
ReplyDeleteMy favorite color, Mint Julep! Gorgeous and peaceful! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card. Love these new background stamps. Also these word set stamps, so many possibilities.
ReplyDeleteSo clean and simply beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are simply stunning. The gray card with touches of red and red peace is so beautiful as is the blue one. You have sold me on these stamps!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, love the background. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove your cards using this background stamp!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. Thank you for making the video, sharing your ideas and being part of the Hero Arts giveaway.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are perfect together. Beautiful card.
ReplyDeleteI love the first card, very subtle, with touches of red here and there. I also love the icy quality of the other cards. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI like the embossing part of the one card. Love the powder (sparkle) Beautiful.
ReplyDeleteSimple and elegant! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love your clean style, and the backgrounds are amazing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the different methods used.
ReplyDeleteLove all of these cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the different looks with the same die set.!
ReplyDeleteThe backgrounds on your cards are stunning! Can't wait to watch your video and thanks for posting a video to show us how!
ReplyDeleteI am one to go for alot of froo froo on my art. Yours were simple but they were gorgeous. You made me fall in love with the holiday floral background stamp. One more must have stamp!
ReplyDeleteClaire, these are gorgeous! I really enjoy your videos.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and the stamp set!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the embossed card ideas. Your cards are all beautiful and elegant. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous elegant cards! Love the delicate background!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so soft and pretty, I love the entire Winter Release, I'm gonna make my credit card cry.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteThe embossing is
awesome as the
backgrounds.
Carla from Utah
Love your cards for the simplicity and beauty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Great cards with the holiday florals print, Clare!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, Clare - love that background stamp!
ReplyDeleteelegant!
ReplyDeleteLove the simple, elegant tone-on-tone background
ReplyDeleteI just loved the embossed background on your card...made it just special...thanks so much for sharing...hugs
ReplyDeleteWhat you did with the backgrounds was very interesting!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of the Happy Florals background stamp. Although it's a busy background doing it in the soft color embossing works well. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the soft mint green, with embossing. Great idea using a ribbon to die cut the sentiment. Wow, just wow.
ReplyDeleteVery sophisticated color - love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I loved the contrast of the red on white and the more modern look of the background color on the other cards. Thanks for sharing! (Peg)
ReplyDeleteLove these cards! They have different visual impacts but are the same design.
ReplyDeleteI am loving this background stamp. Very nice cards.
ReplyDeletePeace is my favorite Christmas theme. Lovely cards.
ReplyDeleteI adore this background stamp and your cards are so very pretty! Tfs Claire
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamp! Really cute cards!
ReplyDeleteThey are all just beautiful. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteVery elegant...
ReplyDeleteI love that die and your backgrounds are great.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. That background is really pretty. Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteI agree this background stamp is gorgeous and versatile. Think you've proved that beautifully
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Clare!! This is my favorite set out of the whole release so I absolutely adore how you used it. The red really pops off the grey background. Super cool material you used too!!
ReplyDeletelove both looks!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! I had to buy the peace die and stamp set this morning along with a few other items. My early Christmas present, I guess.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love the simplicity of them and yet they are so stunning. Thanks for sharing with us :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty. I LOVE the mint julep ones.
ReplyDeleteHA always has such gorgeous backgrounds! Love this one and such a beautiful card set!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! I love the stamped/embossed BG.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video and the ideas.
ReplyDeleteLove the blue one
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background stamp! I love the soft mint colour you chose to use. It looks really élégant.
ReplyDeleteI really love these cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the really pale, subtle backgrounds! That background stamp is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards. My favorites. Thanks so much for the video.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love the white/red card !! So cute ... Also love the Peace card -- so pretty ..
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, all of them! Thanks for the video and for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow I love how you did these backgrounds! Another item going on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThe die cuts and backgounds are my favs.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful, elegant cards...Amazing how you get a totally different feel by treating the same stamp with different products..
ReplyDeleteWow! Love your cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards! Great background!
ReplyDeleteNice cards.
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are gorgeous, love your cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards and outstanding examples of the beauty of background stamps!
ReplyDeleteMy goodness the background you created is gorgeous! Love all the cards and Peace!
ReplyDeleteI am a sucker for any color that resembles that Mint Julep color... Gorgeous card!!
ReplyDeleteI love the blue !
ReplyDeleteNice! CAS, Elegant, Tone on Tone, Monochromatic...Refreshing "change". Great Job! Well done! <3
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!
ReplyDeleteVery beautifully done Clare. They are amazing. TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the soft background, so elegant!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, Clare! Your backgrounds really do feel peaceful! ♡
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! Love the background on each one!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! This is a great background stamp!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. I'm going to try the White Puff embossing powder. It sounds interesting, can't wait to play.
ReplyDeleteWonderful video. You sold me on the background stamp. I was on the fence about it. Thanks for the push. The holiday release from Hero Arts this time around is making me do the happy dance.
ReplyDeleteLovely card!
ReplyDeleteThe peace set is my very favorite from the new release.
ReplyDeleteAnd, WOW, how gorgeous it looks in red.
Very elegant
ReplyDeleteLove all the different looks with the same stamp and die.
ReplyDeleteYour trick with the red velvet ribbon is genius!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS!! I love the simplicity and elegance of your cards.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful, classic Christmas card!
ReplyDeleteYour color, and that background, you can't go wrong!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card,
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Fun to see so many options
ReplyDeleteSimple but elegant. love it.
ReplyDeleteI love these cards! The red berries on the white card are awesome. Then the tone on tone is gorgeous. That background stamp is super and I've already ordered it!
ReplyDeletePeace is such a gift and these cards really display that so well!
ReplyDeleteLove this background stamp and your cards. And thanks for showing three different versions of the stamp.
ReplyDeleteWow!!!! Beautiful simple cards! I love the background of them and the colours you used!
ReplyDeleteThis card just pops-out at you, love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the elegance and soft colors of these cards. Just Beautiful. TY for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the texture and hint of color.
ReplyDeleteSimply gorgeous, ty!
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle embossed backgrounds - so pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove these classic CAS look!! Bravo!
ReplyDeletelove the pop of red
ReplyDeleteOh Clare.... they all are GORGEOUS cards! Simply gorgeous and elegant designs. LOVE them all!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for the inspirations!
Your cards are wonderful!! Love them and Hero Arts:)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, so elegant. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteamazing! So beautiful
ReplyDeleteI LOVE these cards! They are beautiful and the backgrounds look great!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love them both.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Just the look I strive for. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSimply elegant! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the red "Peace" with the embossing on the background ! Thank you
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous embossed background!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that background stamp!
ReplyDeleteLovely! That background is gorgeous. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Just gorgeous! Great way to do multiple cards!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards. Love the pop of red on the first card.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great background stamp and your cards are so pretty. Love your idea for the red fuzzy Peace!
ReplyDeleteThis is a gorgeous background stamp!
ReplyDeleteCan't believe you're the first one to use this fab background stamp - love it, and all your cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! The colors you used are so soft and pretty. Love the backgrounds!!
ReplyDeleteI NEED that peace die!! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI like how you showed so many different versions.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards--I love the floral background and your card design!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. The kind of card I would like to get and give!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards! Love the different color combos. Yep another must have! Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour CAS card is simple and elegant. I love the subtle background stamping.
ReplyDeleteLove how you showed the different options.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful details in the background! Very pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the tips you give in this video!!
ReplyDeleteTFS your beautiful cards and the video which was very helpful. Love seeing the two variations and learning of the different techniques you used. And your "red velvet" peace is stunning... really gives a special holiday feel to the card.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very gorgeous ! I love the contrast of the white and red on the first card ! This background stamp is fabulous ! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win. Izzy Scrap
ReplyDeleteSimple style with Elegant impact! The background is stunning!
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards, Clare! Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards-the mint color is perfect!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful details!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully simple cards!Thanks for sharing them.
ReplyDeletePretty choice of colors. Love the embossing. TFS
ReplyDeletethe cards are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteLove the white with the sprinkle of
red.
Amazing how changing colors will change
the look of a card.
thanks for sharing.
Thanks for showing the varied colors and EP effects. The gray and red card really pops!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning design!
ReplyDeleteLove how the stamping on the grey cardstock makes it look like vellum!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I love the background!!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards, great designs!
ReplyDeleteI love all these sets you are making. Such a great jump on the season!!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are lovely! I especially love the color combo of the first one.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the close up details on the Three different backgrounds. Is hard to really see sometimes online. Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! So elegant! Love this release! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLove both cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background!
ReplyDeleteI really like the one with the red "Peace", but the other card is more serene and could be sent to different people.
ReplyDeleteGreat release!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love that new background stamp - so much fun detail. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are so gorgeous. I've got to try it.
ReplyDeleteOh, your cards are so beautiful! The first one is breathtaking beautiful, WOW!
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards with that delightful background!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I love that background. Thank you for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful simplicity done well. So elegant!
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