12.08.2016

Cutting Clear Stamps // Hero Arts

Hello all! Welcome to the Hero Arts 2017 Valentine's Collection release blog hop! I have a simple and cute little Valentine for you today, that can be used all year round.

I used the new Romeo and Juliet stamp set to create my stamped focal point...


I know some of you might be freaking out, but I actually cut my flower clear stamp from Romeo and Juliet to make this card.  No worries though - as long as the stamps are high quality photopolymer (which, conveniently, Hero Arts stamps are ;)) then you should have no problem putting the stamp back together after cutting!
I stamped all those pretty flowers and hearts in Hero Arts NavyPassion FlowerSoft PinkFresh Peach and Soft Yellow - a little more tedious, switching through the color, but also a little more love. ;)

ETA: many of you commented on how you loved my color choices - I can't take credit for that, as I was totally inspired by THIS PIN. Thanks! :)


Topped off the card with some gems and some die cut love!

VIDEO


I talk a little more about stamp cutting in the video below...


If you are having a problem viewing this video, please try watching it HERE on YouTube.

GIVEAWAY


Hero Arts is giving away two $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. Please comment by Thursday, December 15 at 11:59pm PT and the winner will be announced the following week on the Hero Arts blog.

HOP LIST


For some more inspiration (and chances to win a shopping spree!), check out the blogs below...


SUPPLIES


Cardstock: Hero Arts kraft cardstock
Stamps: Hero Arts Romeo and Juliet and Love Stamp and Cut
Ink: Hero Arts Navy, Passion Flower, Soft Pink, Fresh Peach and Soft Yellow
Other: Hero Arts gems

Tools: Cuttlebug, Hero Arts Love Stamp and Cut die

152 comments:

  1. So pretty, love the color combo!!

    ReplyDelete
  2. Gorgeous Clare...love the colors. I don't cut apart my stamps often but when I do, I generally hold my breath.

    ReplyDelete
  3. Really pretty! I love the bright colors and foiling on this

    ReplyDelete
  4. Pretty card. I like the colors of your background.

    ReplyDelete
  5. Lots of love in this card! Your stamping technique rocks!

    ReplyDelete
  6. Scary stuff cutting my stamps !

    ReplyDelete
  7. I love the colours of this card.

    ReplyDelete
  8. Great card. The first time I cut a stamp was traumatic, but it works!

    ReplyDelete
  9. This is gorgeous. Love the pretty design with the
    word in between the florals.

    ReplyDelete
  10. So pretty. I like how you created a "frame" for the die by leaving an open area in your stamping.
    Cutting my stamps is SO difficult, but it does help make them more versatile sometimes. Thanks for sharing!

    ReplyDelete
  11. Really nice card, thanks for sharing. Nikki

    ReplyDelete
  12. Beautiful card! This kit is so versatile. Thank you for your awesome demonstration

    ReplyDelete
  13. Darling card. Love the colors you chose. Thanks for the foam die cutting tip.

    ReplyDelete
  14. Oh I love your card, it's beautiful Clare! TFS

    ReplyDelete
  15. Awesome job! Your card is really adorable.
    natgodfrey4@gmail.com

    ReplyDelete
  16. The bold word die is center stage as it should be , it's just gorgeous !

    ReplyDelete
  17. Wonderfully unique choice of color and the sentiment is perfect.
    Melissa
    "Sunshine HoneyBee"

    ReplyDelete
  18. Pretty card. I like the ink color combination.

    ReplyDelete
  19. Lovely card! I have never dared to cut my stamps before. :)

    ReplyDelete
  20. Great card - still afraid to cut my clear stamps - will try to brace it soon!

    ReplyDelete
  21. Very clean looking card and can see how the mood of the card can be easily changed by changing the colors.

    ReplyDelete
  22. That Love die is one of my very favorite Hero Arts items! I need it! Love your card.

    ReplyDelete
  23. such a lovely background for your focal point - love the choice of colors!

    ReplyDelete
  24. Beautiful card and colors!
    dundas645@aol.com

    ReplyDelete
  25. What a beautiful and refreshing card! I love your colors--totally different from the standard pink and red. Very inspiring!

    ReplyDelete
  26. LOVE this card! Great background and pretty colors!

    ReplyDelete
  27. The Romeo & Juliet set is my favorite from the Valentine's release! Love it!

    ReplyDelete
  28. I love this card! I am definitely casing this card!

    ReplyDelete
  29. So pretty reminds me of wallpaper at my Grandmothers

    ReplyDelete
  30. beautiful card :) love it. thanks for sharing
    cheers
    preety

    ReplyDelete
  31. Pretty card!! Love the big die cut "love" !!!

    ReplyDelete
  32. There are so many fun things in this release and I love what you did with the background on this card. I have cut my clear stamps before, it makes them a little more versatile.

    ReplyDelete
  33. Wow! I looked right pass this set thinking it wasn't for me. LOL But now I absolutely LOVE what you did with it and probably have to have it. :o)

    ReplyDelete
  34. Aw, love it! This is a must have from Hero Arts!

    ReplyDelete
  35. Wonderful card.
    Love the combination of colors.
    thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  36. Cute card! I love how you created the background with the different colors.

    ReplyDelete
  37. This is a lovely card, Clare. But the video and the techniques you included are even more lovely! I never thought of cutting a stamp apart! And using foam for more depth to the sentiment was ingenuous! Thanks for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  38. Great choice of colors and what a clever idea to cut the stamp to get exactly what you want. I really love that "Love" die!

    ReplyDelete
  39. Lovely card - I always enjoy non-traditional color schemes!

    ReplyDelete
  40. I really like your card - I love making card backgrounds using tiny stamps and yours is adorable! Still not brave enough to cut my stamps yet though! :-)

    ReplyDelete
  41. So brace to cut your beautiful stamp. But the results are really nice

    ReplyDelete
  42. Your card is really pretty. I remember being really afraid to cut my stamps at first. Your video really would have helped me. Jil

    ReplyDelete
  43. Thanks for the video, Clare. Thanks for the tips on stamping small images to create a lovely card. Great color choices, too.

    ReplyDelete
  44. Thanks for showing a technique I had never seen before. You card came out looking gorgeous!

    ReplyDelete
  45. Love the tip about adhering the cardstock die to the foam cut! That is such a great idea. Thank you for sharing and for your lovely card.

    ReplyDelete
  46. I just love the “Love Tattoos”. The one that spells out love, with the arrows is my favorite.A close second is the love stamp & cut set. I really *need* those asap. Time to fill up my Christmas list with lots of Hero Arts goodies!
    Betsy in the frrreeezzzing cold Seattle suburbs

    ReplyDelete
  47. Your card is beautiful. I really appreciate that you include a video.

    ReplyDelete
  48. Very pretty and
    love the stamping.
    Carla from Utah

    ReplyDelete
  49. Love your card! Thanks for the video showing how you get great spacing and giving us tips along the way. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!

    ReplyDelete
  50. So beautiful! I love your card! I watched the video too! :)
    -Sphoorti

    ReplyDelete
  51. I like the idea of cuttings the stamps to extend them
    upnurse at aol dot com

    ReplyDelete
  52. a very colourful design super cute thank you

    ReplyDelete
  53. I like the bold colors of the Hero Arts ink! This is a simple but very pretty card! Thanj you for sharing this and love the video!

    ReplyDelete
  54. I love the color choices. Beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  55. Love this card! Thanks for sharing and showing how to do it!

    ReplyDelete
  56. As you mentioned you can use this style of card for almost any occasion. I love it! I have been cutting my stamps apart for quite some time and have never had a problem. It really lets you get the most out of your stamps. Thank you for the inspiration.

    ReplyDelete
  57. This is just so beautiful & colorful...I love it! And I didn't freak out, because I have seen others cut their stamps & have now done it myself! It makes so much sense & stretches your stamps that much further!!

    ReplyDelete
  58. I LOOOOVE this little Valentine set! AND your card looks FABULOUS!!! (IF I can help it, I won't cut my stamps, but I do sometimes. Just for ease of use.) ;)

    ReplyDelete
  59. This is so CAS and fresh and pretty! The stamped images perfectly frame the sentiment and I love the mix of colors!

    ReplyDelete
  60. Great choice of colors. Amazing little details. Love it!!

    ReplyDelete
  61. Love the background of your card and the blue love is so striking! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!

    ReplyDelete
  62. Beautiful card, love your stamped background!

    ReplyDelete
  63. Beautiful and original. Love your take on that love card with neat background.

    ReplyDelete
  64. It's a lovely card, but I had a hard time hearing the video.

    ReplyDelete
  65. Nice way to create a unique background!

    ReplyDelete
  66. Lovely card, I sometimes cut my clear stamps too if I just want to use a portion of a sentiment or design.

    ReplyDelete
  67. The navy blue brings such elegance to the card. It's a wonderful idea to venture away from the expected colors of red and pink and go elegant with the blue!

    ReplyDelete
  68. This is so gorgeous. I love the colors and the time you took to create such a pretty background. I have cut some Hero Arts dies apart and it does not create a problem when I used them as designed. Thanks for the video!

    ReplyDelete
    Replies
    1. Oops! I mean't to say stamps apart. Cutting the dies might be a problem. LOL!

      Delete
  69. So pretty! Love the colors & simplicity!

    ReplyDelete
  70. Love this and really love your color choices. Great job!!!!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  71. Beautiful color choices....very nice!

    ReplyDelete
  72. Cute card. It shows that you take time to place all your backgound stamps! I just love Hero Art stamps.

    ReplyDelete
  73. i'm in love with the colour combo! Really pretty card.

    ReplyDelete
  74. Clare.....I really LOVE your card...your color choices worked very well together in my opinion! Soooo sweet and elegant at the same time. I have never used a die on foam like that before...I shall have to give it a try...Thank you for the very informative tutorial!
    Excellent!!!!! XOXOXO

    ReplyDelete
  75. First time to your blog....really like what I see (just subscribed! Very nice card and thank you for making the video, will be looking forward to coming back for more!

    ReplyDelete
  76. Such a pretty sweet card. The extra time you took was well worth it for that wonderful end result!

    ReplyDelete
  77. Gorgeous!!!!!!! LOVE the colors and thanks for sharing the tip about how you adhered the cs to the foam - brilliant!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  78. Beautiful card! Thank you so much for sharing.

    ReplyDelete
  79. I do like the background on this card, pretty colors!

    ReplyDelete
  80. I love the colors in this card. It's not too feminine and could actually be given to a man...if he likes flowers!

    ReplyDelete
  81. Light and cheerful card that could be sent any time of the year!

    ReplyDelete
  82. Love your card, beautiful colours. I have to make a card for a friend whose getting married and now have a great idea. Love the Love in the card

    ReplyDelete
  83. One of my favourite cards in this hop.

    ReplyDelete
  84. Love the colour combination. Very elegant.

    ReplyDelete
  85. I love your nontraditional card. Very nice.

    ReplyDelete
  86. Gorgeous card! The colours you chose are beautiful and go together so nicely. They are a little bit of a different combination and I love it!! The flower and stem images are so eloquent! (I haven't been brave enough to cut my stamps yet but maybe now after watching your video I can bring myself to do it)

    ReplyDelete
  87. Wow! Such a beautiful an original card! You always wow me with your ideas :) Love how you used the cut rose stamp, I sometimes cut sentiment stamps but never really though about cutting an image for more possibilities - thank so much!

    ReplyDelete
  88. The flowers are so pretty. Very nice card.

    ReplyDelete
  89. What a pretty card. I have a great fear of cutting my stamps. Maybe now I won't ---- as much.

    ReplyDelete
  90. So pretty - love the background and the bold sentiment:)

    ReplyDelete
  91. Beautiful card, Clare! The navy for the love die is so striking! I'd love to get that set. Thanks so much for sharing with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway.

    ReplyDelete
  92. Your stamped background is beautiful. TFS

    ReplyDelete
  93. This is a beautiful card. You did a great job stamping the background and your color choices look wonderful together!

    ReplyDelete
  94. Such a BEAUTIFUL Card Design!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE the Colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

    ReplyDelete
  95. Fabulous colors! Such a unique look!

    ReplyDelete
  96. Such a lovely color combination in the midst of all the red and green this time of year!

    ReplyDelete
  97. Gorgeous colors. So fresh and pretty. I also love the style of this card. It really shows off the sentiment die so well.

    ReplyDelete
  98. I like your unique shades of blues and greens! Something other than pink and red, and it looks beautiful!

    ReplyDelete
  99. Lovely card. I have cut sentiment stamps on occasion, but watched your video to see what flower image you cut. Makes sense on the image you chose.

    ReplyDelete
  100. Love the focal point you created...looks great!

    ReplyDelete
  101. Beautiful color combo on your pretty card!

    ReplyDelete
  102. Love the striking color of the sentiment!

    ReplyDelete
  103. Lovely card! I like the color combination and die-cut sentiment.

    ReplyDelete
  104. Beautiful stamping! Love the colours!

    ReplyDelete
  105. Great card, the navy color really pops!

    ReplyDelete
  106. What a beautiful card! I haven't cut apart any of my stamp sets yet but I'm sure someday I will. Thanks for the reassurance that "stamp surgery" is okay to do ;)

    ReplyDelete
  107. the flowers look great so you go for it and get your crafty on with the scissors! thanx for the inspiration and blog candy opp!

    ReplyDelete
  108. The card looks great. Thanks for the video.

    ReplyDelete
  109. Fantastic card. The focus of the card (LOVE) is bold and eye catching.

    ReplyDelete
  110. This is lovely! I cut my stamps all the time to stretch them and get the look I want... so far the stamp gods haven't struck me down. lol!

    ReplyDelete
  111. Your card is so so pretty ! I like the colors you chose, especially the NAVY BLUE for the roses ! TFS !

    ReplyDelete
  112. Thank you so much for the video. It helps so much to see it and you threw in so many good tips. Love the card.

    ReplyDelete
  113. What a great way to use the little stamps (i don't use them so much) but now i know how to use them. great ideas that i will be using. Thank you

    ReplyDelete
  114. Awesome release!
    Lovin' all the examples! Great colors on your card!
    ~God bless

    ReplyDelete
  115. Beautiful ensemble. The color scheme is so elegant and surprising, love it. cheers

    ReplyDelete
  116. Very pretty. Thanks for the video. I like how you made the background.

    ReplyDelete
  117. Very nice card!! It does freak me out to cut my stamps, but I have done it once or twice. They do go back together nice. Beautiful card!

    ReplyDelete
  118. Very, very pretty. That Romeo and J stamp is really nice...
    Thanks for sharing... do not cut up all your stamps now ....

    ReplyDelete
  119. Very beautiful!Thank you for sharing

    ReplyDelete
  120. Very pretty card, Clare! I love the color combo - and the extra time and love that you put into this card.

    ReplyDelete
  121. Beautiful card! That color combo is fantastic!!

    ReplyDelete
  122. Thanks for the tips on stamp cutting. Love the colors - beautiful!

    ReplyDelete

Thank you so much for taking time to leave me a comment - it is always much appreciated. :)