Hello there! Today we’re super excited to kick off a very special week, as we introduce a new group of  Hero Hostesses! Those of you who have been around the blog and Flickr group are likely familiar with the Hostess program we introduced last spring. (Here is a post with more information on the role of the Hero Hostess.)

Now it’s time to introduce our first Hostess…Suzanne Czosek (stampersuzz)!

Suzanne is always generous with words of encouragement and her cards are works of art, filled with luxurious layers and fabulous details. Each of the new hostesses will be sharing a card on the blog this week, so let’s take a peek at what Suzanne created especially for today!

Isn’t it beautiful?! Complete supplies and instructions for Suzanne’s card can be found HERE.

Now, let’s get to know Suzanne with a little stamping Q & A!

How long have you been stamping and how did you get started? I started stamping around 4 years ago. My good friend Lisa had given me a few beautiful cards that she had stamped. This peaked my interest and before I knew it I had a few ink pads, stamps, and card stock and was creating cards and loving it!

When did you discover the Hero Arts blog and did you leap into the Flickr group right away too? I saw the announcements about the new Hero Arts blog and Flickr group when they first started. I was very excited because I already was a big fan of the Hero Arts products. As soon as the first challenge started I was participating. I have learned so much from the Hero Arts blog and the Flickr group. The HA design team and the Flickr members are so helpful and wonderful!

What has been your favorite Hero Arts blog challenge so far? The vintage and distress challenges were two of my favorites. They are things that I love to do which made them even more fun. I find all the challenges are fantastic, they drive you to try new things as well as give you so much inspiration from the blog and all the Flickr group entries.

What is your favorite kind of card to stamp? Nature and scenery. I tend to create cards that use the natural elements: flowers, butterflies, and trees.

If you could have one “stamping wish” what would it be? Bigger craft space and storage. I have so many supplies that I have to keep re-organizing to try to make everything fit!

Thanks Suzanne! We’re honored to have you as a Hostess!

Now, here’s even more inspiration for this Monday morning! Presenting an elegant grouping of poppy cards that appeared in the 2010 catalog, courtesy of Sally Traidman:

Many have asked about the technique used on the tan and cream card, so be sure to click HERE for the how-to. Hint: it involves a “kiss”!

Please join us tomorrow as we welcome another Hero Hostess!

See you then,

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