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Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! For July, our theme is Color My World. You could colour in a background, or a focal image, you could use pencils, markers, ink blending, any and every way you want to add colour, we want to see it! Here's some beautiful inspiration from our design team. You can follow the links below...

Welcome to our July Extraordinary Extras feature, friends! Each month, part of our Hero Studio release includes an assortment of new products that complement the monthly theme and Card Kit. We call these Extraordinary Extras. Unlike the Hero Studio subscription products, Extraordinary Extras are restocked in the shop if they sellout. Have you had a chance to see what's new in July? We invite you dive right in...

Hello friends!! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating a picturesque beach scene featuring several products from the Hero Studio July Card Kit of the Month. In the video I combine several cardmaking techniques from ombre stamping, to ink-blending, to even masking to build my layered scene. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create this card I first die cut an...

Our exciting and new Hero Studio program continues with our July release! Smell the sea, feel the gentle breeze, and transport yourself to a bygone era with our July Card Kit of the Month.  Our jam-packed July Card Kit of the Month includes: Victorian Seaside Clear Stamp Set, 6" x 8" 22 Coordinating Dies Sand Castle Fancy Dies Rock Cling Stamp, 6" x 6" Victorian Seaside Reactive...

It's almost time for the July Hero Studio launch – stick around because release is coming up today at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific! We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the ideas our team has shared for using the Card Kit of the Month and the Monthly Minis. As promised, we have one Card Kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown...

The countdown to our July Hero Studio launch continues! Since the Card Kit of the Month was in the spotlight yesterday, today we are diving into the Monthly Minis with four fabulous sneak peeks. Monthly Minis are available via subscription now and will also be in our online shop on Monday, July 1, while supplies last. Choose any or all of these Minis: • Layering Stencil of the Month• Cling Stamp of the Month• Clear Stamp +...

Hello and welcome to day one of the July Hero Studio countdown! Today we are excited to share some fantastic sneak peeks as we get ready for the July Hero Studio launch on Monday, July 1 at 10am PT. Just hearing about our recently revamped subscription program that replaces the My Monthly Hero program? No worries, we'll catch you up on the details right here and here. And some good news – you still have time to subscribe...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the Hero Studio June 2024 Card Kit of the Month. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, June 30 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET 👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube In addition to the June Card Kit of the Month, the following supplies will be...

Hello! Jen Kotas here and I’m sharing how I created this scene card using a stamp set combined with a fancy die. The Floral Wreath Fancy Die was the perfect size to frame the images from the June Clear Set + Dies of the Month and also be a part of the scene. 1. Stamp images from the Clear Set + Dies of the Month using Intens-ified...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, June 26th for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are thrilled to have Ralph Tyndall as our special guest! Ralph will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas, laughs...and of course lots of giveaways, too! Date: Wednesday, June 26, 2024 Time: 4pm PT/ 7pm ET Place: Hero Arts YouTube channel or Facebook...

Hello fellow crafters, Karen Brown here with a new how-to video! I am excited to dive into the world of layering stencils, specifically focusing on how to select analogous colors that will bring harmony to your designs. Do you struggle selecting colors? Taking a quick peek at your color wheel can assist in making cardmaking projects that are both visually pleasing and polished. So let's...

It's FREEBIE FRIDAY, friends! Once a month, for 24 hours only, while supplies last, we are offering you a complimentary item with your qualifying order from heroarts.com. This month's freebie is especially sweet! See for yourself... Our June Freebie Friday product is the Color Layering Cherries stamp set set shown above, valued at $15.99. Build bunches of cherries with attached leaves, or single cherries with this fun take on Color Layering. With...

It's the 20th of the month, which means it's time for early peeks of our July release! Our Hero Studio release is coming on Monday, July 1st and we have some amazing new products that you won't want to miss out on. You have five subscription options to choose from or if you want it ALL, subscribe to The Whole Studio.  Check out these awesome peeks and...

Happy Summer everyone! I am so happy to share some beach themed cards today using the Urban Window Fancy Die (June Fancy Die of the Month) and the Color Layering Sunset over Waves stamp set. I head to the beach in two weeks so these cards are definitely getting me into vacation mode.  For my first card I used the Color Layering Sunset over Waves stamp set with Summer Sky,...

Hi friends. Kailash here sharing a card showcasing a fun way to use a stencil. There are many techniques with stencils but I have a simple one that will add some depth and interest to your project. The card features the new Decorative Tile Pattern Stencil. I started with an A2 sized panel of Dove White cardstock and placed the stencil on top. Using Mist, Periwinkle and Orchard Core...

Hello everyone! This is Rachel Kleinman joining in today to share a versatile way to use the brand new Garden Gate Cover Plate. I opted to keep the Garden Gate simple so the background could shine. It will be so easy to use this cover plate for a huge variety of occasions. Make sure to watch the video to see how easy a fresh summery...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, June 19th for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are thrilled to have two industry leaders and stamp company owners as our special guests this time. Kelly Marie Alvarez of Lawn Fawn and Greg Cottrell of Concord & 9th will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas,...

Hi crafty friends! Natasha Polite here sharing a a fun shaker card using the June Cling Stamp of the Month which is one of the Monthly Minis from the NEW Hero Studio program. Hopefully you have had a chance to see all that the Hero Studio has to offer and that there is something there that you love! To begin, I grabbed Dove White cardstock and Reactive Inks in the colors...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our June Hero Studio Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared such kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your Hero Studio Card Kit and Monthly Minis yet, we do still have a limited quantity available. You can check out all of the new...

Hi, crafty friends. Today's card features our new Hero Studio Layering Stencil of the Month. There are so many fun possibilities of color choices but I wanted to share a different spin and show what it looks like in black and white... To create this card, I applied gray and black ink through the June Layering Stencils of the Month to create a background. I temporarily adhered two Nesting...

Hey everyone. It's Dana Joy here with you today. Ever need a really pretty background with a bold look? However you want it to be super easy? I have you covered today. This card was so easy to make and it looks even better in real life. By just using a few products this card has a striking result. Let's see how it all came...

Hi crafty friends! Charlene here. Today, I'm excited to share four unique card creations using the new Decorative Tiles stamps from Hero Arts. Each card showcases a different technique, highlighting the versatility of this stamp set. But first, let's take a closer look at the process behind these creations. For a step-by-step visual guide, check out my video tutorial below: If you are having trouble viewing...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! For June, we're going smoooooooth! We want to see ink blending! You could ink blend your background, ink blend onto a die cut, ink blend a focal point, ink blend through a stencil (or even layering stencils) – use your imagination, but also use your ink blending tools!  Here's some beautiful inspiration from...

Hello and welcome to a new feature on the blog called Monthly Minis. On the Thursday following our monthly launch, we will have a post dedicated to inspiration for the four Hero Studio Monthly Minis: Clear Set + Dies of the Month Fancy Dies of the Month Layering Stencil of the Month Cling Stamp of the Month Monthly Minis are available by subscription at a discount...

Hello and welcome to our new Extraordinary Extras feature for the month of June! If you have been around the Hero Arts blog for a while, you may have come to know Wednesday of launch week as "Awesome Add-ons" day. This is much the same – only the name has changed! Awesome Add-ons have now become Extraordinary Extras. Each month as part of our Hero Studio release, we offer a variety...

Hello friends!! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating a fun city scene card featuring several products included in the new Hero Studio June Card Kit of the Month. In the video I share a bunch of helpful cardmaking tips from how to get smooth gradations with the multi-inking stamping technique to how to get thin delicate stamps to perfectly align with their coordinating dies....

The exciting new Hero Studio subscription program is here! Our June release brings the boldness of urban textures in our signature style and quality. Explore the beauty of painted decorative tiles, the intricacy of garden gates, and the dynamic silhouette of urban landscapes. The feature product in the Hero Studio lineup is the Card Kit of the Month. This kit contains a collection of products that...

It's almost time for the June Hero Studio launch – stick around because release is coming up today at 1pm Eastern/10am Pacific! We hope you’ve enjoyed all of the ideas our team has shared for using the Card Kit of the Month and the Monthly Minis. As promised, we have one Card Kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the May 2024 My Monthly Hero kits. Gather your supplies and create cards with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, June 2 at 12:00pm PT/ 3:00pm ET 👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube In addition to the Classic and Premium May My Monthly Hero Kit, the following supplies will be used. Supplies:...

Welcome back to the June Hero Studio countdown! Yesterday was all about the Card Kit of the Month, so today we are shifting gears and sharing peeks that showcase some of the other new options. We're calling these "Monthly Minis" – think of them as exclusive and original product offerings that go along with the monthly theme. These are available via subscription and also in our online shop on Monday,...

Hello friends! We are so glad you are here to be a part of the first day of the FIRST EVER Hero Studio countdown! Today we get to dive into some fantastic sneak peeks as we set the scene for our June Hero Studio debut launch on Monday, June 3 at 10am PT. To say we are excited is an understatement! Let's briefly back up a...

The Hero Arts Global Team is back to share some projects with you! A couple of our Global Team members are taking a break this month, but we still have plenty of creativity to share. Anna created this colourful card using the Congrats die from the May My Monthly Hero Premium Kit and the Sunburst Flowers Bold Prints stamp. Look at all the texture she has...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing clean and simple birthday card using only one die set – Hooray Birthday Cover Plate – along with few ink pads to do some background blending. This is a quick way to create a celebratory card in a few easy steps. The Hero Arts Core Inks I used are the following: Ultra Pink, Pink Grapefruit, Pale Tomato and Butter Bar. To make the card...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm excited to share a new video with you focusing on the Large Circle Confetti Hot Foil Plate, which is such a versatile design that you can use with so many sentiments.   If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube. To create this card, I used the Large Circle Confetti Hot Foil Plate with Deluxe Smooth...

Let's hang out! We'd love for you to join us on Wednesday, May 29 for our next episode of our LIVE series of chats with crafty friends. We are excited to have two special guests this time, which means double the fun! Kristina Werner and Cathy Zielske will join co-hosts Aaron Leventhal and Jennifer McGuire to share stories, history, ideas, laughs...and of course lots of giveaways too! Date: Wednesday, May 29th Time:...

Hola everyone! Pocono Pam here sharing a card showcasing the Daffodil Fancy Dies. This set is perfect for various occasions. I personally love daffodils as they are associated with hope, happiness and new beginnings. To create my card, I stamped Rain Texture Bold Prints onto a 4" x 5.25" Pitch Black cardstock panel in Unicorn Ink. I then adhered the panel to an A2 card base.  To...