Hello again! Before we wrap up the week, I wanted to share this delightful card from Jennifer McGuire that features a charming trio of hearts. Pink and red hearts are lovely, but why not mix it up with some fun and unexpected colors like she did here!? This card can be used throughout the whole year, long after our calendars have passed February 14.

You can find complete supplies and instructions for Jennifer’s card HERE. Enjoy!

Okay, that wraps up this exciting week of Hero Hostess announcements. Thanks so much for joining us all week long and for offering your kind words of congratulations to our new Hostesses. The friendship and support in this group is truly an inspiration. Thank you all!

Check back tomorrow morning as we welcome February with a fresh new monthly challenge. See you then!

Happy Saturday, everyone!  I hope you’re enjoying your holiday celebrations! Here’s a quick look back at some of the fun projects from the past week:

• On Monday I shared Erin Lincoln’s gift box card that held a cute little pair of earrings.
• On Tuesday Lucy Abrams and I brought you two takes on making cards that included a CD.
• Wednesday was such fun with Nichol Magouirk’s video for creating a holiday thank you with a necklace inside.
• And Thursday’s 2009 wrap up post was a tribute to this wonderful community and a creative year!

Thanks for all your amazing entries so far to the “cards that give” challenge.  The challenge is open until Sunday, so you still have time to enter. Click HERE for details.

Have a wonderful weekend and the happiest of holidays!

Boy… this has been a fun week around here. Yesterday’s Blog Hop was SO much fun!  If you missed it, be sure to click HERE to start the hop from blog to blog.  There are lots of prizes along the way and still plenty of time left to comment for a chance to win!

And, today is the day that many stores are having their big Catalog Debut Preview Parties.  Many store are participating (click HERE to find one near you)… celebrating with giveaways, make and takes, treats and more.  We would LOVE to hear about the Preview Parties you all go to. In fact, take some photos!  They can be of the party you attended, the store, the stamps you bought, the make and takes you made - anything.  Share them over on our new Facebook page HERE by Monday — look in the left hand column for “fan photos”. We will pick a lucky winner of some new stamps!  I will take some photos and share them, too.  Such fun!

And since it is Saturday, here is a wrap-up of the “cards that give” projects I shared this week.  Remember - this is a two week challenge, so there will be more ideas next week!

• On Monday I shared a gift card sleeve card and a money pocket treat.
  
• Tuesday brought more pocket ideas… and inexpensive gift cards for loved ones.
  
• Wednesday was such fun with a video for creating a snowman money scarf and a holiday money tree.
  
• Friday was our big BLOG HOP!  Over 75 inspiring cards using NEW Hero Art stamps.

Thanks for joining me this week.  Hope your last minute holiday plans are going well.  Happy Stamping!

Hello! I hope everyone had a great weekend! Today we have a wonderful holiday card from Jacki Jones to share with you. Doesn’t the Tree With Ornaments image look beautiful stamped and colored on kraft cardstock? The touches of white snow and glitter really make the image sing. Click HERE for more on Jacki’s card, and HERE to find the tree stamp in the store!

Enjoy,

Wow, this week of sneak peeks has really flown by! Here’s a look back at the peeks:

• Monday - I shared the Clear Design Sweet Wonderful You set
• Tuesday - We peeked at the new Cling Heart Trio set
• Wednesday - Todd was here with a great video chock full o’ sneaks + peeks, plus we introduced Hero Hues
• Friday - we had a “home tour” with lots of great new house stamps

I hope you’ve been inspired by the sneak peeks to stamp a card or other project for the weekly challenge — click HERE for all the details.

I can’t wait until December 18th when the 2010 Catalog will debut and you can see all the NEW stamps, NEW Hero Hues line, and NEW accessories!  Have you made your plans to attend a 2010 Catalog Preview Party yet? If you’re near San Diego, California, check out The Stamp Addict! Here’s your party invitation:

The Stamp Addict invites you to join us for the Hero Arts 2010 debut with 4 Free Make-n-Takes on Saturday December 19th and 2 Free Make-n-Takes on Sunday December 20th! We will also have prize drawing giveaways both days for participants! All of the new product will be here, and rumor has it that Santa will be dropping by on Saturday to give some Hero Arts presents away!

Don’t miss this great event, and a chance to be one of the first people to get the Brand New Hero Arts Products including the new Clear sets, Wood stamps, Cling stamps, Gems, Papers, Inks and even the new catalog and idea book! Get one ticket for the prize drawing for each make-n-take you participate in and 1 for every Hero Arts product you purchase!

Wow, that sounds like so much fun!  Here are just a few scenes of their fabulous store:

Click HERE for The Stamp Addict’s address and phone number. Not near San Diego?  Find a party near you by clicking HERE. No parties in your area?  No worries!  Join us right here on the blog on December 18th.  We’re having a blog hop with special guests, prizes, and more peeks at all the new stamps!

Happy weekend hugs,

Happy Saturday, everyone! I’m looking forward to creating some tags this weekend, how about you? Though I still have quite a bit of holiday shopping to take care of, I think some tag-making is in order so I’m all set when it’s time to wrap. (Love the wrapping part!)

Here’s a little look back at our week of tags from the Web Artists:

• Monday - Folded tags from Kelly, hybrid tags from Lucy, and a shaker tag from Barbara
• Tuesday - Photo tags from Sheri and Leslie
• Wednesday - Shaped tags from Laura and Jacki, plus downloadable templates and video
• Friday - Tag sets for gift giving from Kandis and Robyn

Big thanks to the Web Artists for sharing so many inspiring tag ideas! We hope you’ve been inspired to stamp something for the challenge and submit it to the Flickr group by Sunday night. For complete challenge details, click HERE. We look forward to seeing your tags!

Oh, and be sure to scroll down to the post below for our new blinkie giveaway — you could win a a great prize package featuring a 2010 Catalog and NEW 2010 stamps. Woohoo!

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend,

Welcome weekend…everyone is scurrying around to stores for bargains and finding their way home from a busy last few days. We’ve gathered this week’s projects for you to gaze at if you haven’t already.

• Monday
• Tuesday
  
• Wednesday
• Friday

Congratulations to our “thankful” winners this week. Hope you had a glorious holiday.

Wow this was a quick week!  I had so much fun making my “trimmings” projects that I might make some more today to give as gifts.  Here’s a look back at what I did with my scraps and Holiday decorating.

• Monday - I made a couple of cards with left over scraps of papers, ribbon and a bit of sewing.
• Tuesday - Oh this was fun, I made ornaments with paper flowers and buttons.
• Wednesday - I showed you how to make a port hole card with a suspended snowflake.
• Friday - I turned a simple mat board into a pretty holiday frame.  So Easy!

Remember you still have time to enter the Trimming challenge.  Have your entry posted in the Flickr Pool by 11:59 PST on Sunday.  For more information on this weeks challenge, click HERE.

Thanks everyone.  I’ll see you next Thursday to announce the winners!

Enjoy!!

Hi everyone! I can’t believe how fast the week has flown by, wow! Let’s take a look back at all the glittery goodness:

• Monday - Three cards featuring lots of ideas for adding glitter!
• Tuesday - Two mini canvases with even MORE ways to add glitter — these would make great little gifts
• Wednesday - A video showing how to combine glitter + acetate for a stained glass effect
• Friday - Two sparkling snowglobes

There’s still plenty of time to get glittery and join in the weekly challenge –  click on over HERE for all the details.  I can’t wait to see everyone’s sparkly submissions!

Happy stamping — and glittering,

Thanks so much for a great week. We walked on the wild side a bit with some unexpected but truly inspiring color combos for your holiday cards. I cannot wait to pour over all the colorful creations you have all shared on our Flickr group!

Check out all the eye-candy from this past week:

Monday we saw cards from Leslie, Lucy and Kandis.
Tuesday brought 3 more creations courtesy of Sheri R, Leslie and Robyn.
Wednesday Jennifer showed us some great tips on card making and Leslie shared a layout.
Friday we finished things off with 3 cards by Lisa S, Tami and Leslie.

It has been fun! Be sure to get your Challenge submissions into our Flickr group by Sunday, November 8th at 11:59pm PST. (Click HERE for all the details.)