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Happy New Year! + Season's Givings Blog Hop

Libby Hickson

Happy New Year! We hope you've enjoyed the holidays, and are settling into 2018. We are thrilled to be joining a big hop today, full of generous stampers and craft companies. The purpose of this hop is to say a great big THANK YOU to all of YOU, our wonderful blog readers! Every single stop along this hop is offering some sort of prize. How fun is that? So sit back, relax and bring 2018 in with a crafty bang!

Libby created the card we're sharing today. It features an oldie but goodie, our My Monthly Hero kit from December 2016! Libby stamped the champagne bottles repeatedly, colored with her Copics and then added gold gel pen (included in the kit) as well as some gold Stickles to the labels. The "cheers" was cut with a die included in the kit, and the shiny gold metallic paper came from the kit as well. She finished the card with some polka dotted washi tape from her stash.

Because this kit is so incredibly perfect for the new year, we decided to offer up THREE of them as our prizes for this hop! Just leave a comment here on the blog, letting us know your goals for 2018, and we'll put your name in the hat. You have until Sunday, January 7 at 11:59pm PT to comment, and we'll announce the winners the following week here on the blog.

Now it's time to hop! Here's the entire list of participants.


From here you'll visit our friends over at CAS-ual Friday Stamps. Have fun hopping! And we wish you all the very best in 2018!

  • Lagene

    Great card, Thanks for your generous participation in this Season of Giving Event! My crafty resolution is to organize my craft room so I can be more productive in my card making!

  • HeatherD
    Thank you for all the wonderful inspiration and amazing products you provide us with! My crafty goals this year include completing the relocation of my craft space and actually being able totake time to create things on a much more regular basis throughout the year!!
  • Patricia M

    Such a lovely kit. Thank you for sharing

  • Diana O

    Thank you for the opportunity to enter your Blog Hop offering again this year. I appreciate your inspiration and creativity through out the year and look forward to your new product offerings. God bless you and your team.

  • Michele Connors

    Cheers to a creative 2018! Thanks for the inspiration!

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583 Responses

Rhonda

Rhonda

Jan 01, 2018

2018 crafting goals are to have holiday cards made way ahead of time and use my stamps for many purposes by thinking outside the box!

Dgolly

Dgolly

Jan 01, 2018

What a festive card. So much fun! Here’s to a new year of creativity and self expression.

Julie Strickland

Julie Strickland

Jan 01, 2018

I want to learn even more crafts and use supplies I already have. Thanks for the chance to win!

Madeline Trainor

Madeline Trainor

Jan 01, 2018

Love this kit! Happy New Year!

Teri W

Teri W

Jan 01, 2018

Goal for 2018 is to use supplies I have now!

Tara M

Tara M

Jan 01, 2018

2018 my goal is to complete a card a day using Copics. I have fallen behind trying too many great ideas now I’m going to focus on one using all my lovely stamps. Happy 2018 to all!

Krystal Showalter

Krystal Showalter

Jan 01, 2018

My goals are to use more of the products I already have and learn some new things. Thank you for the chance to win one of the fun kits!

Christy Q

Christy Q

Jan 01, 2018

This was one of my favorite kits that I missed out on – you guys are so incredibly generous and Libby’s card is just gorgeous!!! Some of my crafty goals this year are simply to create again and mail cards (for a change).

Mirella Rogan

Mirella Rogan

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year to your whole team, can’t wait to see what 2018 brings! My crafty resolution for 2018 is to try crafting relatively regularly throughout the year – I have a new baby coming any day now, so it might be a bit challenging, but I sincerely hope I can manage :-)

Sabrina Radican

Sabrina Radican

Jan 01, 2018

What a fabulous card!!

Micki B

Micki B

Jan 01, 2018

Happy 2018! My goal this year is to make invites for a bridal shower or baby shower. I think it would be a fun challenge!

Diane Loughrey

Diane Loughrey

Jan 01, 2018

So many goals so little time. The one goal i always make is 20 cards a month for our troops. Plus for Veteran’s Day I go out and find 10 Vets to thank with a handmade card and Christmas ornament. There is a new baby coming into our family so I will be making a scrapbook for their arrival. Planning on making some shirts, hats, blankets….

Lucinde | Lucilight

Lucinde | Lucilight

Jan 01, 2018

Happy new year!! Thanks for the chance to win :)

Jackie Adair

Jackie Adair

Jan 01, 2018

Beautiful kit! I hope to makes more cards for people this year, and this kit would come in handy!

Isabel Z

Isabel Z

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year! Thank you for inspiring me to create throughout 2017 and here’s to more fun in 2018. This year I hope to find more time to create!

Becca Yahrling

Becca Yahrling

Jan 01, 2018

What a pretty card by Libby. Love all the sparkle. And what a darling kit that can be so versatile for any celebration! Thanks for the chance to win it.

Brenda Spagal

Brenda Spagal

Jan 01, 2018

The kit is adorable! thanks for the opportunity to win! Happy new year!

Rachel T

Rachel T

Jan 01, 2018

Crafty goals for 2018 : To shop less, craft more using previously untouched products, finish organizing to make this possible and finally to share more finished projects with family and friends! Thanks for a year of inspiration, and the opportunity to win a fabulous gift! Happy New Year!

Aisha Roberts

Aisha Roberts

Jan 01, 2018

Love this card

Holly

Holly

Jan 01, 2018

I love Hero Arts!! What a great celebration kit you are offering. Happy 2018!!

Gab

Gab

Jan 01, 2018

That is such a cool card! My crafty resolution for 2018 is to spend at least 15 minutes every day doing something creative.

Kellee Kennett

Kellee Kennett

Jan 01, 2018

Timeless and festive card kit. HAPPY NEW YEAR!

Elaine Sever

Elaine Sever

Jan 01, 2018

My goal is to build up a stash of cards so I’m not staying up until midnight the night before I need a card!

GabriellaB

GabriellaB

Jan 01, 2018

Wow, I had not seen that set before, Perfect! My crafty goals this year are to finish two vacation albums that I started a few years ago.

Mary Lehett

Mary Lehett

Jan 01, 2018

My crafting goals is to be more organized with my supplies and learn new crafting techniques.
Abundant blessings to all. Thank you!

Laurie G

Laurie G

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year! One of my crafty resolutions is to use up the pieces and parts I’ve accumulated.

Carla vdM

Carla vdM

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year from me too and what a wonderfull card with all those bubbly bottles on it….an a great giveaway tooo…thank you.
In 2018 I’m going to ink up my still not used stamps (and there are a lot) make cards with them and sent them out.

Marjorie DUMONTIER

Marjorie DUMONTIER

Jan 01, 2018

This year I’m looking forward to finish setting up my craft space….

Bette

Bette

Jan 01, 2018

My goal is to open up my card kit with the 50’s lady and use her to make cards for a friend that is all into 50’s.

Janet Ebbert

Janet Ebbert

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year. My goal this year is to learn embroidery on cards.

Paulina P

Paulina P

Jan 01, 2018

What a fun kit! In 2018 I plan to make cards in advance instead of last minute – this will give me a chance to make some decent pictures of them before I give them away ?

Sophie M

Sophie M

Jan 01, 2018

Thanks for the opportunity to win. My crafty goal is to make more cards, I “collect” stash and need to make more use of it!

Mateja P

Mateja P

Jan 01, 2018

I hope to keep up with card making and posting on my blog but I would also love to work on my colouring skills :) There are never enough hours in a day :)

Charlotte E (Lady Joyful)

Charlotte E (Lady Joyful)

Jan 01, 2018

Fabulous card and what a fantastic prize! My goals for 2018 are to get my cards out there more, learn new techniques, and include hand drawn elements on my cards more. (And learn to draw..!) Thanks for the chance to win, and Happy New Year :)

Nataša

Nataša

Jan 01, 2018

Happy 2018 and thanks for the chance to win!

Karthikha Uday

Karthikha Uday

Jan 01, 2018

Wow!! That’s a great way to share kindness!! Thank you so much everyone for coming together! :) Happy New Year :)
Wonderful card, thanks for sharing :)

Elena

Elena

Jan 01, 2018

2018 Resolution: To stamp more!! :-)

michelle parese

michelle parese

Jan 01, 2018

Happy new year to everyone! My goal for this year is to work really hard at trying to walk again. Good luck everyone. Thank you for this chance to win!

Oliev

Oliev

Jan 01, 2018

Great card! My goal is to better organize my stash and craftroom.

JEWELZB

JEWELZB

Jan 01, 2018

I can’t wait to begin my own stamping project’s. SO MUCH creativity, beautiful cards, supplies, etc…it’s a blessing to have found The Blog Hop!

Theresa McKinney

Theresa McKinney

Jan 01, 2018

WOW! LOVE the background you created! SO cool! Thanks for the Giveaway & Happy New Year! My Crafty Goal is to stream line my craft space to make it easier to use – Started on it already and hope I can continue to de-clutter my mess and enjoy using my space again!

Erika

Erika

Jan 01, 2018

My goal for 2018 is to use all my stamps! Happy New Year! _

Kari Villebrun

Kari Villebrun

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year to all at Hero Arts. Oh! My goodness it would be wonderful to have a chance to win this kit because let’s just say I am going to be putting your kits this year towards my New Year Crafty Resolution. The plan for 2018 is to be able to make 2-3 card fronts that can be mass produced each month into lovely cards and then be put together as a lovely gift for all my care givers ie my nurses, doctors, therapist and social worker at Christmas time. I really do appreciate all that they do for me in helping fight this awful disease know as Lyme Disease. I think this would be a great gift. Take care all…

ms Scrapmess

ms Scrapmess

Jan 01, 2018

Happy new year from Sweden! My goal is to get catch up on my albums and to remember everyone’s birthdays in time to send them a card :)

Caren C.

Caren C.

Jan 01, 2018

I’d like to try to make more cards. Happy 2018!

Lieve S

Lieve S

Jan 01, 2018

Great New-Years card !!
I’d like to try some new card-making techniques; if possible in combination with some calligraphy or handlettering.
Thank you for the very generous give-away; good luck to all of us.
Happy, healthy, crafty 2018 from Belgium.

Luci Manos

Luci Manos

Jan 01, 2018

My goals are to complete all my wip’s! I did in 2016, now to do it again in 2018!

ann

ann

Jan 01, 2018

I want to craft more in 2018. Happy New Year to all!

Kim Ross

Kim Ross

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year & thanks so much for the chance to win such generous prizes! This Hero Kit is so festive and fun! Here’s to a Very Crafty 2018!

Ruth

Ruth

Jan 01, 2018

My goal for 2018 is to find more time for making cards and use some of my lovely kits up completely! :)

Ruth

Ruth

Jan 01, 2018

My goal for 2018 is to find more time for making cards and use some of my lovely kits up completely! :)

Beatrix Revhelyi

Beatrix Revhelyi

Jan 01, 2018

Happy New Year! ? Such a generous blog hop, thank you! Gorgeous start of this crafty year! ?

Kristina Pavlovic

Kristina Pavlovic

Jan 01, 2018

My crafty goals are to try different techniques. I must practice watercoloring too. Thank you for the chance to win!Happy New Year!

Ericka Strange

Ericka Strange

Jan 01, 2018

Love this card and kit. So fun for the New Year. Thanks for the chance to win!

JennyH

JennyH

Jan 01, 2018

2018 goal is to keep my craft room organised between projects.
Thanks for the chance to win : )

Rhonda Dixon

Rhonda Dixon

Jan 01, 2018

So inspired by this hop!!

Diane Maylin

Diane Maylin

Jan 01, 2018

I am going to try to work on being more motivated, with depression that is very hard. But I am going to work really hard at making myself get up and doing things, like craft that I have piled up!

Kris Reeves

Kris Reeves

Jan 01, 2018

I got this kit and love it! My goal is to learn how to do watercolor well!

Christine

Christine

Jan 01, 2018

My goals are to laugh more, take risks and learn to color better. Happy new year.

Christine

Christine

Jan 01, 2018

My goals are to laugh more, take risks and learn to color better. Happy new year.

shartl

shartl

Jan 01, 2018

What a fun and festive kit and the perfect New Year card! I always love Hero Arts products and wish everyone a happy 2018.

Vinita Jain

Vinita Jain

Jan 01, 2018

What a generous giveaway! Love this cheerful card! My crafty goal is to be more creative using new techniques and my old stash with new ones!

Daniela May

Daniela May

Jan 01, 2018

That’s a bright and cheerful card :) – my goal for 2018 is to be more daring and try different layouts

Denise Bryant

Denise Bryant

Jan 01, 2018

Love the sparkle on this festive card!
My crafty resolution is to work on organization!

Dana Marsolek

Dana Marsolek

Jan 01, 2018

What a fabulously festive inspiration card and terrific Hero kit. Happy 2018!

Tona

Tona

Dec 31, 2017

Love this card!
My goal is to make it a priority to spend more time in my craft room

Cindy Brooks

Cindy Brooks

Dec 31, 2017

I want to make a photo book for my grandson’s friend who went with us on vacation.

kathleen dumpert

kathleen dumpert

Dec 31, 2017

My New Years goal is to start card making again!

Shapira Hagar Hazahav

Shapira Hagar Hazahav

Dec 31, 2017

I love this awesome party stamp… Very festiv… Great card

Neva

Neva

Dec 31, 2017

What a fun stamp and die set. Really great for any kind of party. My goal is to scrapbook more for my graduating senior!

Nicole

Nicole

Dec 31, 2017

Happy New Year and thank you for all of the inspiration!! I hope to learn to use my alcohol markers this year.

Dixie

Dixie

Dec 31, 2017

Thanks, Hero Arts Team, for great products and terrific ideas! I plan to color more in 2018.

Lisa

Lisa

Dec 31, 2017

My goal is to catch up on my kits using the 10 cards per kit process! Excited to start on your Dec kit!

Linda M.

Linda M.

Dec 31, 2017

My goal is to make a stash of cards so I’m not always scrambling at the last minute to make a needed card. Thanks for the chance to win!

Helen

Helen

Dec 31, 2017

Be kind. Be positive. Set aside at least half a day a week to create and take a copic colouring class.

Robyn

Robyn

Dec 31, 2017

Happy New Year to the Hero Arts Family!! This card is beautiful!!! The December party card kit is absolutely stunning and it has been at the top of my wish list since it was released!

Barbmac

Barbmac

Dec 31, 2017

Love, Love, Love your card and this kit would make me tipsy with delight! The things I would make using it would be loved and cherished by friends and family! ?✨?✨? Thank You for the chance to win this awesome giveaway!

Amanda W

Amanda W

Dec 31, 2017

Thanks for sharing your creativity! My 2018 crafty goal is to get better at coloring and shading.

Amanda W

Amanda W

Dec 31, 2017

Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Kim Sundermeyer

Kim Sundermeyer

Dec 31, 2017

My goal is to make one card and week and send it to someone.

Carla Hundley

Carla Hundley

Dec 31, 2017

Happy New Year!
This card and kit
is wonderful for
celebrations.
Carla from Utah

Heidi Johnson

Heidi Johnson

Dec 31, 2017

My goal for 2018 is to keep my craft room organized so I can be as productive as possible without wasting time searching for my supplies! Fingers crossed!

Kim Sundermeyer

Kim Sundermeyer

Dec 31, 2017

My goal is to make one card and week and send it to someone.

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