Hello everyone! Today I'm participating in the November My Monthly Hero blog hop, with two cards and a video to show off this beautiful new kit.
When I saw the little triangle dies, I just knew I wanted to make a background with it.
I die cut "strips" of the triangles out of some gray cardstock, then adhered that die cut background to some kraft cardstock. I'm not gonna lie - adhering that intricate background with foam adhesive took me a good five minutes, but you could make it easier by using spray adhesive.
I couldn't stop with one pretty background, so I made another.
For this purple card, I die cut the triangles out of watercolor cardstock, and adhered them on a clear sparkle embossed light purple cardstock panel.
Both cards sentiments come from an add-on, the Little Messages Stamp & Cut, heat embossed in white and die cut using the accompanying banner die.
One of the cool things about this kit is that the dies and even some of the stamps are supplies you could use year round. For example, with these cards, just omit the snowflake die, change up the colors and sentiment, and you've got a card for any occasion!
If you are having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.
The kit contains:
► A 4"x6" clear stamp set
► A set of 13 dies for creating diamond-shaped ornaments and embellishments
► A VersaMark ink cube
► White Puff embossing powder
► 10 half sheets of vellum cardstock
► 2 half sheets of each cardstock: metallic red, metallic blue and patterned
► Ornament hooks and more!
The kit value is $60, an amazing deal at $34.99.
There are also some amazing add-on stamps and dies, so be sure to check out the Hero Arts blog for information on that.
For loads of inspiration and a chance to win one of these kits, follow this hop!
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop.
The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone.
Cardstock: Hero Arts Floral and Kraft Layering papers, Canson watercolor
Stamps: November 2016 My Monthly Hero and Little Messages Stamp & Cut
Ink: Hero Arts Versamark
Other: Hero Arts clear Sparkle embossing powder, White embossing powder, Hero Arts pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, ink blenders, heat gun, Hero Arts November My Monthly 2016 and Little Messages Stamp & Cut dies
When I saw the little triangle dies, I just knew I wanted to make a background with it.
I die cut "strips" of the triangles out of some gray cardstock, then adhered that die cut background to some kraft cardstock. I'm not gonna lie - adhering that intricate background with foam adhesive took me a good five minutes, but you could make it easier by using spray adhesive.
I couldn't stop with one pretty background, so I made another.
For this purple card, I die cut the triangles out of watercolor cardstock, and adhered them on a clear sparkle embossed light purple cardstock panel.
This panel was significantly easier to adhere down. ;)
Both cards sentiments come from an add-on, the Little Messages Stamp & Cut, heat embossed in white and die cut using the accompanying banner die.
One of the cool things about this kit is that the dies and even some of the stamps are supplies you could use year round. For example, with these cards, just omit the snowflake die, change up the colors and sentiment, and you've got a card for any occasion!
VIDEO
THE KIT
The kit contains:
► A 4"x6" clear stamp set
► A set of 13 dies for creating diamond-shaped ornaments and embellishments
► A VersaMark ink cube
► White Puff embossing powder
► 10 half sheets of vellum cardstock
► 2 half sheets of each cardstock: metallic red, metallic blue and patterned
► Ornament hooks and more!
The kit value is $60, an amazing deal at $34.99.
There are also some amazing add-on stamps and dies, so be sure to check out the Hero Arts blog for information on that.
BLOG HOP
Hero Arts is giving away one kit as a prize to one blog reader - selected from the comments across all of the blogs in the hop.
The kit is available for a limited time only - once it's gone, it's gone.
SUPPLIES
Cardstock: Hero Arts Floral and Kraft Layering papers, Canson watercolor
Stamps: November 2016 My Monthly Hero and Little Messages Stamp & Cut
Ink: Hero Arts Versamark
Other: Hero Arts clear Sparkle embossing powder, White embossing powder, Hero Arts pearls
Tools: Cuttlebug, ink blenders, heat gun, Hero Arts November My Monthly 2016 and Little Messages Stamp & Cut dies
Wonderful use of the dies - nice thinking outside the box - they make for a wonderfully lacy background for the cards.
ReplyDeleteClare, these are BEAUTIFUL
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the dies! Great kit and inspiration! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
These are beautiful. Love the lavender colour one especially (and simpler to attach I am thinking)
ReplyDeletebeautiful lacy effect
ReplyDeleteJust love the sparkly purple showing under your die cutting. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteStriking cards! What a great use of the dies!
ReplyDeleteWow - you made that little die cut big and splashy!
ReplyDeleteWonderful creativity with the dies. They are so versatile & make for pretty creations.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
love those triangle die cuts in the kit and love how you used them on your card!
ReplyDelete~Gin K.~
Wow .. gorgeous cards! Love how you used the dies to create them. And the colors are fabulous :)
ReplyDeleteVery clever and effective way to use that die! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a great idea!
ReplyDeleteI'm speechless, Clare! These are both so amazing and now I'm completely inspired! Loved your video!
ReplyDeleteI love those triangle dies, They are definitely my favorite part of this kit and I love how you used them in this card.
ReplyDeleteLDYJS @outlook.com
Wow! These are both beautiful. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love your use of the dies to create an interesting background. Wonderful to look at but doesn't overpower the sentiment.
ReplyDeleteVery classic and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteHow so lovely are these cards. Such a great idea using the dies as a background.Love the look. I just adore the new kit!
ReplyDeleteLove the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteOk, so I am about halfway through, and now I am convinced I NEED this kit! What a wonderful way to use the dies. So petty both ways. I sort of get where you are coming from about what is worth the time and what isn't. Here's what I heard you say: If it's the creative process, it's worth the time. If it's the mundane "necessary part of the process," not so much! Thanks for sharing this very beautiful way to use these products.
ReplyDeleteLove the die cuts on YouTube cards!
ReplyDeleteI hate to measure too! Great tutorial for creating your beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing on this special Hero Arts blog hop.
ReplyDeleteUm, wow! So creative and pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, this is awesome. Love your idea.
ReplyDeleteWow Clare, just love the lacy backgrounds you created with the triangles!! Fun video too!!
ReplyDeleteNice use of the dies!
ReplyDeleteWow, this kit is so versatile THANKS!
ReplyDeletePenny
Beautiful diecut background
ReplyDeleteWOW!!! LOve it in lavender!
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Thinking out of the box :) I love your idea!
ReplyDeletevery elegant
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh those are so clevely put together and worth you
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing us how to use the triangles in this way in such detail - you make it easy to follow along! Love the way the cards came out!
ReplyDeleteLove the lightness and elegance of you card! such a great idea!
ReplyDeleteYou created a gorgeous card, and the video was sooooo educational. I just put this video in my Favorites in Youtube.
ReplyDeleteWOW great ideas. Love the color on your second card. TY for the video also.
ReplyDeleteLove what you created.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards love the idea of only using die cuts. Thanks for the video I always watch video's.
ReplyDeleteI love the holiday lace feel the cards have.
ReplyDeleteomg!
ReplyDeleteLOVE!
Yet another great way to think outside the box (get it?)
ReplyDeleteI would probably do like you did with the tiny pieces of 3D foam. It looks so great! Super designs!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to use the dies to make backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteVery creative i love it
ReplyDeleteI love how you did them.. The lacy look reminds me of a Victorian Christmas!
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Love this kit and the add-ons!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are
ReplyDeleteso pretty and I
love the purple
one!
Carla from Utah
very pretty cards
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and creative diecutting!
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds you created with these dies.
ReplyDeleteSuch delicate backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple card especially, but the white/craft was lovely too.
ReplyDeleteHey Clare..."love" the use of this die on your cards! Perfect creations for pretty and quick cards for the busiest time of the year!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW WOW, brilliant creations!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous design and execution! Love it, Clare!
ReplyDeleteOooo! Gorgeous graphic snow from the use of the wonderful tree dies!
ReplyDeleteYour use of the triangle dies is fantastic - and thanks so much for the video too!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are beautiful!!!!
ReplyDeleteThere are so many possibilities for this kit. Very well done!
ReplyDeleteThe background on your cards using the dies is lovely!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. So many possibilities with that kit. Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards !!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great use of those dies. Your cards are gorgeous.
ReplyDeletebeautiful set of cards... love how you used the dies!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent kit for the holidays! With all the inspiration, I can't wait to get started!
ReplyDeleteOh my, this is pure genius!! Thanks for the great video....so much inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the die used to make lace.
ReplyDeleteWow! The look you achieved with these dies is beautiful! I would have never thought of that so thanks for another use!
ReplyDeleteWonderfully creative. What an inspirational way to use dies. Your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeletewow just gorgeous!! very unique
ReplyDeletewonderful idea!
ReplyDeleteLove your creative process for these two cards and a great way to make a background die! Thanks for sharing, must try this!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever use of the dies for the card front!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the die to make these cards. I will have to try your technique. :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Creative use of the die to make a background!
ReplyDeleteI love how you created the lacey look with those dies.
ReplyDeleteStunning card. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for the video, Your cards are beautiful and delicate.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the tutorial!!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE this idea!!
ReplyDeleteExcellent video! Lots of great explanations and tips -- I really got it and see how much time and stress can be saved. TY! The effect was lovely...
ReplyDeleteWow pretty card.
ReplyDeleteUsing the dies for a card is amazing. Love the lacy look. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards using the triangle dies. It shows the versatility of the kit.
ReplyDeleteso clever how you used the dies for your cards!!
ReplyDeleteThis is an adorable idea! Love the colors!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and creative use of the dies. It almost looks like lace.
ReplyDeleteLove this look!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful!!! Love them and this new card kit:)
ReplyDeleteThat's the same way my mind was going when I saw the dies. I also can't wait to see what kind of stencil I can make out of them. Love your cards. They turned out amazing. Love the color combos. This kit is so versatile. I am loving what everyone is coming up with so far. I can't wait to see what all is to come.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful die cuts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative use of the die!
ReplyDeleteWow! Awesome cards!!!
ReplyDeleteStunning. Never would have thought to use these dies this ways. Oh, postman please hurry with my order.
ReplyDeleteLove the lacey look! :-)
ReplyDeleteYet another use for this versatile kit!! I'm always amazed at how different the blog hopper "see" each possibility!!
ReplyDeleteI enjoy reading all the blogs on blog hop so much - these are so inspirational! Each card/project is simply gorgeous in its own way. Thank you so much for sharing such wonderful ideas to use the kit!
ReplyDeleteClare, what beautiful pair of cards really loved how you made the design..
ReplyDeleteI love the first card - it looks just like a warm Christmas sweater. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video. A wonderful way to use the beautiful dies in the kit.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty and delicate!
ReplyDeleteWhat great cards! Love the pattern you made with the dies! So great!
ReplyDeleteYou are very clever with these new die cuts! Awesome cards, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards, thanks for sharing! This is an exciting kit!
ReplyDeleteWow! It looks like winter lace!
ReplyDeletecool and different way to use the dies!!!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful and different!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!! Love the unique use of the extra dies!!!
ReplyDeleteAwesome use of the triangle dies!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, I love these! Totally sold me and thanks for the awesome video!!
ReplyDeletethis was a very fun use of the kit dies! Thanks
ReplyDeleteThe purple is lovely!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea for those dies.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome use of the dies, creating a lattice like pattern....very, very creative. Thanks for sharing how to make these lovely cards with the video.Have a lovely day. Cheers Donna Z :)
ReplyDeleteSo creative! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the purple card. Thank you for making the video and sharing your awesome technique.
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the triangles I envisioned using them in a similar manner. Thanks for showing what the results would look like!
ReplyDeleteWhen I saw the triangles I envisioned using them in a similar manner. Thanks for showing what the results would look like!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the triangle die backgrounds!!! So simple, but elegant! I really want to try this with my cards!
ReplyDeleteOh wow!!! Awesome cards!!! This kit is really amazing!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing background! Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome & clever use of these dies! Beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and stunning cards!!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so lovely. Thanks for this video.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful; great use of that die!
ReplyDeleteLove how you made the background look so intricate
ReplyDeleteClever! Thanks for showing us how to make these!
ReplyDeleteFabulous idea! Perfect!
ReplyDeletewow, gorgeous die cut background. great card kit
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful detailed cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and love the kraft background. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
What a beautiful background. I love it! Thank you. - Carol G.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty, love the lace effect you've created with those pretty cutting dies.
ReplyDeleteWow! I am generally not at a loss for words, but these beautiful die cuts have left me speechless...almost;) Thanks for the inspiration and for this opportunity!
ReplyDeleteI love seeing the die cuts used for cards. Really enjoying seeing all the versatile ways to use this Monthly Hero Arts set.
ReplyDeleteLove the backgrounds you made. Great idea.
ReplyDeleteI love die cuts, and this is wonderful, I just love the look. You are an artist.
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of the dies! Love the lacy look!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your video of how you created the card. It looks like so much fun! I cant wait until I get my kit to try it myself!
ReplyDeleteWay to think out of the box! Great job!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. Like the color palette too!
ReplyDeleteVery creative!Wonderful card!Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh! What a terrific way to use the dies for beautiful backgrounds! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteAwesome background using the dies.
ReplyDeleteAwesome!!!!! Thanks for sharing. I am going to follow you, I like how you create!
ReplyDeleteLove the cutout cards
ReplyDeleteWow, thanks for that video and your great ideas! sure hope I can do something similar when my kit arrives!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and video. I'm going to see if I have any dies that will work for this technique.
ReplyDeleteWay to move away from the traditional tree shapes! Very creative!
ReplyDeleteI love the way you did those cards! Simple but elegant.
ReplyDeleteNoreen
Crafty Journal
Love the cut out. Gives it an elegant look.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love these backgrounds - like paper lace ❤ Totally worth taking the time adhering it :)
ReplyDeletewow, what an amazing background
ReplyDeleteSo clever & beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat pretty holiday cards! My favorite is the white lacy overlay on kraft paper!
ReplyDeleteVery elegant cards Clare. Such a clever idea. Good job!
ReplyDeletegreat idea to use to create a background. love it
ReplyDeleteBeautiful
ReplyDeleteWow, your card so pretty. Great job!
ReplyDeleteStunning idea to use the dies to create a lace effect. Awesome card. what a great kit
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are stunning! I especially liked the kraft colored card. It looked like a delicate doily.
ReplyDeleteWow! I love how you repeated the same dies to create your backgrounds!!! I need to remember this idea - pinning it!!! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards.
ReplyDeleteNot sure which I like best - they
are both wonderful.
thanks for sharing.
Very nice how you used the tree dies! Both cards have a lacy look that is really nice.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards so elegant!
ReplyDeleteSuch a creative use of the dies!
ReplyDeleteI love how you've used the dies for backgrounds!
ReplyDeleteInteresting use of the dies
ReplyDeleteYour work is lovely! Thank you so much for sharing the inspiration with us!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, what beautiful cards those are! I so wish I owned a die cutter so I could make these. It's so unique and something I would never have thought to do. Whoever gets this card is going to love it and cherish it or at least I hope they do. Thanks for letting us see it.
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of the dies!
ReplyDeleteNice lacy look to the cards. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed the technique you used to get such a lovely lacy look. Great work, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. You've given me some great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThe lacy one is so beautiful! What a fantastic way of using the dies.
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the dies on your cards. Very clever!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the geometric designs you've created! Really cool indeed!
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