Hero Arts 45th Anniversary Blog Hop - Day 2
Hello and welcome to Day 2 of our 3-day anniversary event! We hope you enjoyed Day 1! We are celebrating 45 years in this amazing, creative industry with the release of our 2019 Summer Catalog. This release is extra special to us, as we've brought back some of our very favorite, and best selling, stamps from across the decades for a special "From the Vault" release. Not only that, we've introduced a fabulous new line of Reactive Inks! Here's a fun side note - did you know during the first decade of our existence, ink was limited to only a handful of colors - black, brown, red, blue, green. In the 1980s, "exciting and new" colors like hot pink and purple hit the industry by storm! Look at us now - the ink possibilities are truly endless!
Keep reading this post for information about Day 2 of our blog hop, and the incredible, generous friends who have sponsored our celebration with prizes for you! But before we get to that, our longtime friend and artist Sally Traidman is here with a card idea. Sally is a cornerstone of this company, she has shared so many fun, simple, inspiring ideas over the years! We are so happy to have her sharing with you today. Take it away, Sally!
How time flies… It seems only a few years ago that I used the original woodblock versions of the stamps I'm using today to make catalog cards. But it was actually 1994!! So I decided to recreate the tulip card for those of you that have never seen it. Pop-up cards were big then (and coming back again now!), so I made this smaller version. We never had die cuts then, so everything was hand cut.
I used From the Vault Flowers and the matching dies to create the card. Oh! And OF COURSE, a shadow stamp (From the Vault Aged Shadow Stamp) for the background. Do you know that I was the Queen of Shadow Stamps at Hero Arts? I inked the shadow with Soft Vanilla on a white card for the top and bottom. Next, I made slits for the tulips that will be in the foreground. The tulips were stamped five times, colored (I used markers here, but you could also paint) and then die cut. To finish: Pull tabs forward and mount with foam tape. Mount tulips in background. Add message in black. Adhere to yellow card. Voila!
Here's a photo of my original project from long ago! The original card was embossed in gold, but the tiny lines in today's version of the tulip look better stamped.
Another stamp in the From the Vault Flowers set is familiar! Check out my business card from long ago! I just had to mimic it in a card, using the stamp in this new set! I also love this 45th Anniversary Seal Enamel Pin - what a great memento!
So many stamps, so little time...! Thanks for being a leader in this industry for all of these years. Happy Anniversary, Hero Arts!
Thanks so much Sally! You are the Queen of Hearts, Queen of Flowers, and now a reminder that you were the Queen of Shadow Stamps!
Now let's get to the hopping! First, another look at the amazing sponsors we've pulled together for this event! So many great prizes are up for grabs. Make sure and comment at every stop along the hop for a chance to win!
- Hero Arts: 3 $145 Gift Certificates, 3 $45 Gift Certificates
- Altenew: $50 Gift Certificate
- Art Impressions: $25 Gift Certificate
- Ellen Hutson LLC: $50 Gift Certificate
- Gina K: $100 Gift Certificate
- Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Hero Arts Gift Certificate, 5 Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags
- Laurie Willison: 2 Card Hanger Dies
- Lawn Fawn: $50 Gift Certificate
- My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle (Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align, and a bar magnet)
- Online Card Classes: 5 spots in the Stamp Happy In Good Company: Hero Arts class
- Pink Fresh Studio: $45 Gift Certificate
- Scrapbook & Cards Today: 3 copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today Summer 2019 Issue
- Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
- Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
And now today's artists, sharing their inspiration and stories with us! We are so thankful that these incredible designers love and use Hero Arts products - we are honored when anyone purchases our products and creates art from the heart!
Hero ArtsA Blog Named Hero
Amy Kolling
Cheiron Brandon
Clare Prezzia
Donna Mikasa
Jana Millen
Jenn Shurkus
Kathleen Graumüller
Laurie Willison
Lisa Spangler
Lydia Fiedler
Nichol Spohr
Scrapbook & Cards Today
Scrapbook.com
Commenting on all of the blogs within the hop will give you more chances to win! Comment by Sunday, June 2 at 11:59pm Pacific, and we will announce the winners on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
One more day left in the celebration - we'll see you tomorrow for Day 3!
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Donna Sicafuse
July 26, 2019
such a great idea for your pop up tulips, neat shadow background and thanks for showing
Katherine oler
June 17, 2019
Fun to see stamps and the changes made for today’s cards!!
Lillian T Conradi
June 04, 2019
When I was little, I have a very special memory of Easter: my FAVORITE dress (for Easter Sunday church) was this yellow sleeveless dress that poofed out at the waist, with a white apron that had embroidered tulips from the bottom hem on it. Tulips are my favorite flower. (I love nature/flowers). This card (stamp) brought back these wonderful childhood memories. Thank you.
Mary J
June 02, 2019
Happy Anniversary. Thanks for the chance to win.
Patricia Piper
June 02, 2019
I love the tulips.
Susan Wickstrom
June 02, 2019
I can not believe it has been 45 years. I too still pull out my wooden blocks. Thanks for creating such great quality merchandise.
Hilde Larsen aka Tindaloo
June 02, 2019
I love the new reactive inks! Awesome card samples from the team ~ Such a fun and creative inspirational blog hop ♥ Many congratulations on your 45th anniversary :)
Lisa Norstrom
June 01, 2019
Wow – love how Sally did a recreation of one of her past cards – her tulips come to life as they literally pop up on her card! Love the card she made mimicking her old business card as well!!!
Robin Buchholz
June 01, 2019
That pop up card is so beautiful! Thanks for sharing and for the fun blog hop.
Kris Reeves
June 01, 2019
Way to go Hero Arts!
karenajo
June 01, 2019
Love the tulips – then and now. Pop-up cards are so fun ! Thanks for sharing ! Congrats on 45 years of crafty goodness HA!
Kimberly
May 31, 2019
Love the tulips lovely cards dementional is so nice. Congratulations on 45 years strong.
Stacey Kowbel
May 31, 2019
Beautiful! Love the pop out tulips!
Robyn Ikemoto
May 31, 2019
Love these oldie but goodie images! Sally gave them a fresh new look!
Arianna Barbara
May 31, 2019
Wow! Wonderful set of floral cards!!! Tulips are amazing!!!
Mary
May 31, 2019
The tulips are lovely. I love pop-up cards.
Andrea B.
May 31, 2019
Thank you for the walk down memory lane and for your modern update of your tulip card. Very pretty.
Sandy M
May 30, 2019
I love the card made with Sally’s business card. I have had this one a long time and use it often. It goes with a lot of other flower stamps
Marianne
May 30, 2019
So fun to see old techniques reappearing, and the tulips cards are so pretty!
Connie
May 30, 2019
Hi Sally :) Your tulips are amazing…then and now!!! I also love the card mimicking your business card and the enamel pin is powerful! I’m just starting on my paper crafting journey and am thinking about using ATCs for my business cards :) Thanks for the wonderful industry you’ve helped to create for us :)
Rene
May 30, 2019
Oh yes, I do remember the pop-up cards and those beautiful shadowy flower stamps. I still have mine, I think it is time to use them again. :)
The cards are beautiful!
Happy 45th anniversary, I enjoyed the DAY 1 Hop, looking forward to DAY 2 (even if it is a few days late )
Hugs
Rene
Denise Mlady
May 30, 2019
Happy 45th Anniversary! The tulip card is so pretty.
Debbie Parke
May 30, 2019
Happy Anniversary! Love the pop up tulip card and your new Hero Hues inks. I can’t wait to get my hands on them.
Shirley Wallen
May 30, 2019
I’m glad to see some of the old stamps coming back .
Laurie
May 29, 2019
Love the tulip card!! So pretty!
Evelyn Larson
May 29, 2019
oh my I remember back in the 1990’s all stamps were out line in gold first then water color in. Your new version was beautiful just as the original one was.
DeAnn O
May 29, 2019
I love seeing the older stamps being featured so beautifully.
Lani Wilson
May 29, 2019
Congratulations to Hero Arts on your 45th Anniversary! I have been a MMH subscriber for over a year now and I am just tickled pink whenever I get my kit every month and play with them. Such amazing products! Kudos to the designers and the company that make it happen. May you continue to give people like me many more years of fun and ideas for creativity. God bless you all!
Nina
May 29, 2019
What a neat look back! Congrats to 45 years!!
Elisa
May 29, 2019
Congratulations Hero Arts! Thanks for the great projects and the give away.
Noreen
May 29, 2019
A wonderful anniversary celebration! May you have many more!
Dawn Skene
May 28, 2019
I love your pop-up tulip card! It’s fun to recreate a card that was made years ago.
Karen L K
May 28, 2019
Thanks for all the fun on Day 1. Yes Sally creates some super nice cards. Thanks for sharing the “old” and new cards with the vault stamps. Very nice.
Alma Dirpaul
May 28, 2019
Thanks for the great giveaway
Nancy Y
May 28, 2019
I love the comparison before the original and today’s!
Roni
May 28, 2019
I love the tulips on the aged shadow stamp background. I’m so happy Hero Arts brought these back from the vault.
Sue D
May 28, 2019
Beautiful recreations of past projects. I agree—So many stamps, so little time…!
LC Lamothe
May 28, 2019
How wonderful to see your recreations! All, both original and versions 2.0, are beautiful!
Cindy Lamazza
May 28, 2019
Beautiful ink colors, I need to stock up!
Teri W
May 28, 2019
Congrats Hero! Gorgeous tulips!
Janet
May 28, 2019
Those inks are beautiful and I am buying the whole set payday! I am so excited to get them! Thank you for all the wonderful years of stamping you have given me!
Anila Dikay
May 28, 2019
Lovely projects
Kara Donato
May 27, 2019
Hero Arts! Always one of my favorites and love your tulips!
Amy Wazwaz
May 27, 2019
That is neat your business card matches the stamp. How cool. Love the tulips.
Maureen Wong
May 26, 2019
Awesome to recreate old projects!! Love the updated looks!
Mindy Hook
May 26, 2019
The tulips are gorgeous! Love the pop-up card.
Mendy Crumpton
May 26, 2019
Love the card. Will have to try that.
Tami R
May 26, 2019
Love the tulip pop up card! Beautiful!
Giselaine Ellison
May 26, 2019
Lovely cards.Happy 45th Anniversary Hero Arts.
Aimee Phillips
May 26, 2019
I love the tulip stamp set used and dying to try the new inks out. Happy 45th Anniversary Hero Arts!
Karen Walker
May 26, 2019
It’s so much fun to see the “from the vault” stamps I used so long ago come back again! LOVE your pop-up tulip card!
Henriétte
May 26, 2019
The cards are great Sally, I love to see the original cards you made so awesome. Thank you so much for sharing and also for you Happy Anniversary!
Jean maxwell
May 26, 2019
Happy 45th anniversary. Love the three dimensional cardShawn
May 26, 2019
I am inspired…Congrats
Leanne S
May 26, 2019
Beautiful cards! Love how the tulips pop up.
renee milner
May 26, 2019
I love seeing the past and present versions of projects—so fun. Happy anniversary!
see mary stamp
May 26, 2019
It’s been so much fun hearing from people associated with Hero Arts for so many years, and seeing their stamps/cards/business cards. Happy Anniversary Hero Arts and thank you for being an industry leader for so many years.
JoAnneRIL
May 26, 2019
Those pop-up tulips.. so beautiful. Happy Anniversary Hero Arts. I’m seeing so many awesome sets that are from the vault. The talent at Hero Arts remains top notch.
Andrea B
May 26, 2019
I love seeing the original project and the updated version. The pop-up tulips are so fun, and the shadow stamp is the perfect background. Happy anniversary, Hero Arts!
Lagene
May 26, 2019
Awesome cards, I really love the way the tulips pop up when you open the card!
Rose Mary Smalley
May 26, 2019
What beautiful cards…I love the way that you used the shadow stamp…..was perfect for this card. Love that side view. I do not make enough of the pop up cards….friends really love them….time to do that!
Thank you so much for being such a big part of Hero Arts….I do appreciate your great work. Thank you so much.
Kathy McCluskey
May 26, 2019
Happy 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! And here’s to many more!! I so love your products and really LOVE seeing many of the vintage stamps used in many of the projects on this Blog Hop!!
Denise Ward
May 25, 2019
Who doesn’t love flowers?? These HA stamps are so beautiful and look wonderful in these designs!!
Happy Anniversary, Hero Arts!
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May 25, 2019
I love dimensional cards! It is so fun how you used Hero Arts “vault” tulips to make such a beautiful unique card! Very inspiring:)
Elizabeth Motyka
May 25, 2019
Well I always love tulips in cards but these pop-ups are amazing it’s fun to see them making a comeback. Happy anniversary Hero Arts !
L. Young
May 25, 2019
I love the 3-D tulips, Happy Anniversary!
Irene
May 25, 2019
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts, Love that they are bringing back some of the original art with the From the Vault sets…. Pretty cards
Vicki Kroll
May 25, 2019
The Tulip cards are just beautiful especially the gold embossed cards. My favorite is the Daffodil bulb extending off the card. Awesome. Thank you Hero Arts for another day of exploring new techniques with the talented designers.
Marianna
May 25, 2019
Love your tulip card and all the ‘From the Vault’ stamps! Many of my most used an loved stamps are from Hero Arts
Susan Hatfield
May 25, 2019
Still gorgeous! Here’s to you and all you are!
Lindar C
May 25, 2019
Congratulations on 45 years! Looking forward to what you bring us in the coming years.
Lin Brandyberry
May 25, 2019
I think some of my favorite stamps were designed by Sally, and it’s a real treat to hear from her today! What a wonderful month it’s been to remember the beginnings of my journey. Hero Arts and its artists have made such an impact on so many of us – thank you!
Denise
May 25, 2019
Happy Anniversary! Hope there are at least 45 years coming.
Best wishes for all of you
Denise from Germany
Autumn Dipert Brown
May 25, 2019
Beautiful cards! Thank you.
Julie
May 25, 2019
Some projects are timeless! Beautiful!
Sandy Melton
May 25, 2019
Love these tulips! Can’t wait to try the new stamp Reactive ink pads. What color to choose?!
Lydia E Hallum
May 25, 2019
What interesting ways to use a flower stamp. Thanks for sharing your creations.
Carrie
May 25, 2019
Tulips! Bring on the spring spirit! Great post. :) i have yet to try the hero art inks, adding it to my wishlist.
Gail Scott
May 25, 2019
So love this tulip card – it is stunning! TFS
Cindy
May 25, 2019
The flowers from the vault are so pretty. They are not over powering, danity.
Elma Unrau
May 25, 2019
I am learning so many new techniques by watching your videos online. It’s an inspiration to try new things.
Shelley P
May 25, 2019
This is a beautiful anniversary milestone! Thank you for sharing your inspirations and tips.
Kristin Fritsche
May 25, 2019
Happy Anniversary! Love your products and the ideas everyone shares.
Kristin Fritsche
May 25, 2019
Happy Anniversary! Love your products and the ideas everyone shares.
Kristin Fritsche
May 25, 2019
Happy Anniversary! Love your products and the ideas everyone shares.
Michelle Hackett
May 25, 2019
I love looking back at the older stamp sets, and tulips are my all time favorite flower. This is such a wonderful milestone for you! Happy 45th Anniversary.
MandaLJ
May 25, 2019
Wow! The original tulip card looks just as fresh as the latest one! Such beautiful images are truly timeless!
Lauryne Cunningham
May 25, 2019
The tulip card is gorgeous! What a beautiful surprise when it is opened! Happy 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! I love your products!
Denise Kitts-Wadlow
May 25, 2019
Isn’t it funny how the more things change, the more they stay the same. The product design may change, and even the functionality, but the overall concept and the end result remain true to the industry. HA, this 45 year walk down memory lane with you has so far, been amazing. Thank you. Here’s to you and many more happy years!!! I love you HA!!!
Kim S.
May 25, 2019
Honestly, who doesn’t love tulips? You can’t have too many.
Suebee
May 25, 2019
Oh – these beautiful vault stamps bring back such fun memories…. Beautiful….45 years – congrats.
Boryana Y
May 25, 2019
Beautiful cards! I love the tulips.
Jenny
May 25, 2019
Beautiful cards, the tulips are gorgeous. Congratulations Hero Arts on 45 years.
kathleen dumpert
May 25, 2019
Thanks for a bog hop full of inspiration!
PatriciaD
May 25, 2019
Congrats on 45 years. That’s so exciting and I have to say I love the monthly kit…it’s just wonderful.
Carol B
May 24, 2019
I always love seeing what new goodies Hero Arts has come up with. Thanks for sharing these wonderful stamping ideas.
Carol B
K. Eley
May 24, 2019
Love coordinating dies! Such a charming card. Pop-up cards are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Nancy Ketcham
May 24, 2019
I love the tulip card!
michele gauthier
May 24, 2019
Beautiful cards… WOW!!!
Helen
May 24, 2019
Thanks for 45 years.
Melanie Barrett
May 24, 2019
Simply delightful!
Caroline
May 24, 2019
Congrats to HeroArts and best wishes; congrats & thanks to you for taking us back to the vault — beautiful cards!
Sue
May 24, 2019
I love those florals. I just picked up a set of old Hero Arts stamps at a consignment shop yesterday. The quality just lasts and lasts.
Melanie Barrett
May 24, 2019
I love the look back on the only colors of ink Hero Arts had in the beginning, and now look at the plethora of hues you have! And they are absolutely beautiful! Love the new Reactive Inks!
Sandy
May 24, 2019
I love fancy fold cards! And the tulips are beautiful.
debbie d
May 24, 2019
love all those beautiful ink colors. Happy Anniversary. so fun to look back at some of the older stamps
Debbi Smith
May 24, 2019
Hero Arts is one of the greatest stamp companies around so it is no surprise that they are celebrating 45 years! Love Sally’s pop-up cards!
Bonnie King
May 24, 2019
I really love these tulips. Stunning!
Jenrescuemama
May 24, 2019
I’m so happy for this anniversary, and I can say I’ve gotten lots of Hero Arts merchandise over the years!
Marianne Huber
May 24, 2019
I like how the tulips from day one were made to stand out when the card is opened It may not be the same card, because I don’t see the string.
Karrie Lasater
May 24, 2019
I remember those original tulips! Beautiful then and now!
Renee Heib
May 24, 2019
I love my old Wood mounted Hero Arts stamps, especially the flowers!
brenda west
May 24, 2019
OOOh! Those tulips are so pretty! Thank you for sharing. Brenda
Sara
May 24, 2019
Wow! So generous! And what lovely cards!
Judy Inukai
May 24, 2019
I love the tulip pop up card. Beautiful coloring.
karenladd
May 24, 2019
Oh my gosh, those pop up flower cards are so fun and sweet! I’ve been stamping long enough to remember when the ink colors and types were very very limited. Now it’s an explosion of color!
Amy Reagan
May 24, 2019
Happy anniversary! Love how many people in the industry are loving on you too!
Gail Young
May 24, 2019
The aged shadow stamp is remarkable. I know that it is sold out and I hope it will be back in stock soon!
Amy Cairns
May 24, 2019
What special memories to look back on and what a special card :) Sally has used that tulip stamp so beautifully and with the addition of dies these days it would definitely be a card I would like to make.
barbara lassiter
May 24, 2019
Always loved seeing what Sally Traidman created in the past and I still love her design style. The designers from Hero Arts inspired us all and are still doing so. Imagine that….45 years of inspiration!
Pamela Klingensmith
May 24, 2019
The classics never go out of style. Beautiful cards.
Beverly Sizemore
May 24, 2019
Pretty cards! I remember the days of few ink colors but look at us NOW!!! I LOVE the new
Hero Arts ink pads and colors! :) You keep wowing us even after all these years! ;)
Sandy Groneberg
May 24, 2019
I love the simple but elegant cards that can be made with your stamps. It is also nice to have dies with the stamps.
Lindarub
May 24, 2019
Love the card!
Pam H.
May 24, 2019
I just love hopping on all the artist’s links…such inspiration! Giving me some great ideas. Thank you, what a wonderful concept.
Cindi Lynch
May 24, 2019
Pretty, pretty tulips
Terrie D.
May 24, 2019
What beautiful cards! I love how you recreated the tulip card from 1994. :)
Cyndi Morris
May 24, 2019
Great projects. I love that tulip pop-up card. I remember making those years ago, and you’ve inspired me to try it again.
Erin Glenn
May 24, 2019
Cute little floral stamps!
Diane T.
May 24, 2019
I love that from the vault Flower set. I need to get that. Such beautiful cards. Love the gold embossing tulips card and also the pop up card. The business card is so nice too! So pretty!
Betty
May 24, 2019
remember those tulips so well and still have my shadow stamps – your card is lovely, Sally!
Karen R.
May 24, 2019
Oh I can’t wait to see all the “From the Vault” stamps….. So fun!!
Megan H
May 24, 2019
Wow! Beautiful flowers. Love the pop up card! Happy Anniversary, HA!
Carol H
May 24, 2019
Love these cards. The tulips idea is great!
Elizabeth B
May 24, 2019
Beautiful cards! Congrats Hero Arts on 45 years of making great stamps!!
Darlene DeSario
May 24, 2019
Congratulations! 45 years is amazing! Heres to another 45! Its so generous of you to do this give away for all of us in celebration of your special day! Good luck everyone!
Susan McRae
May 24, 2019
Gorgeous floral cards! Love the pop-up card!
Sherri Little
May 24, 2019
Ahhh, the memories!
Kerry Nicholas
May 24, 2019
Gorgeous card
KRYSTAL OVERBY
May 24, 2019
Love this pop up card! So beautiful!
Tracy
May 24, 2019
I love these flower stamps! Great design on the pop-up card! Congrats on your anniversary – A really great company and quality products.
elaine
May 24, 2019
I have and still use the daffodils stamp. I even created a stamp pad using the different yellow/oranges and the different green/browns for the bottom. just have to stamp it and it is colored! I’ve been a HERO fan since 1983, and Hero continues to be my No. 1 favorite. Thanks Hero for making us look good and helping our creativity.
Debbie Christensen
May 24, 2019
So many wonderful ideas, love your products
Marsha Stehle
May 24, 2019
Happy 45th Anniversary! Love the tulips card!
Dayle Schenk
May 24, 2019
Happy 45th Hero Arts! Thanks for all you have brought to the industry!
Theresa Williams
May 24, 2019
The card is beautiful! Love the tulips!
Rachelle Arcaro
May 24, 2019
Wow those are some awesome tulips!
Gail O'Keefe
May 24, 2019
Hero Arts is my favorite! So many cards to try!
Viola Leary
May 24, 2019
I love the tulips on the inside of the card and all the depth you created. You’ve inspired me to make a card like this too. That is, as soon as I’m finished with the hop.
Lacey Morken
May 24, 2019
I love your cards! So pretty!
Shasteen Murphy
May 24, 2019
I’ve had many floral Hero Arts stamps over the years. They always make beautiful scenes.
Rachelle A.
May 24, 2019
Again another beautiful card! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
Nana Griffin
May 24, 2019
Very pretty. I especially like the tulip card.
Michele W
May 24, 2019
Love the tulip pop-up card. A touch of spring with a touch of fun. Thanks for sharing!
Nina Houghton
May 24, 2019
I LOVE the pop-out tulips idea. Thank you so much for sharing.
Susan Allen
May 24, 2019
Love all those delicious color ink pads
Bonnie Eng
May 24, 2019
Fabulous tulip card and I can’t wait to see the “from the vault” collection. I only got into paper crafting a few years ago and have seen gorgeous things made with retired products – so here’s crossing my fingers that I can get some of them in the new releases! Happy anniversary and many more years of creativity and inspiration to come!
Marie
May 24, 2019
So fun to see the comparison of the original and today’s version! Makes me want to go back and re-do some of my own, but alas, since I actually do remember the days of just a few color inks (and no phone cameras!) that may not be possible! :)
Kathy J in Ellicott City
May 24, 2019
I am loving the blog hop! Wonderful products and ideas.
Melissa Schreifels
May 24, 2019
Beautiful cards! I especially love the clean and simple one based on your business card.
Margie
May 24, 2019
Beautiful…love the pop up
Gina McCarty
May 24, 2019
Lovely tulip card. Really like the stamped background too.
Amy Peacock
May 24, 2019
The tulip card is beautiful. Congrats on your anniversary!
Stanlee Runner
May 24, 2019
Loving the blog hop, so many amazing cards.
Nancy V
May 24, 2019
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts! I have always loved your stamps!
Nadine M
May 24, 2019
Another amazing card!
Mirella Rogan
May 24, 2019
Fantastic hop, and so much inspiration! Thank you for sharing your celebrations with us!
Nicki
May 24, 2019
Beautiful flowers
Toni McKelley
May 24, 2019
The tulips are beautiful Sally. Love them. We have had such a wet cold spring here in MI and I need to see these colorful tulips.
Thank you for the inspiration. Love how they “pop”.
Stephanie B
May 24, 2019
I’m so excited for all the new reactive ink colors. I may have to get the tulip and daffodil stamps, how perfect for Easter and Mother’s Day.
Sally’s tulip card is fantastic, who doesn’t love a good pop-up card?! Thanks for sharing the memories!
DJ Doss
May 24, 2019
I’m really enjoying this hop. Happy anniversary Hero Arts!
Dgolly
May 24, 2019
It’s so fun to hop and see all the wonderful product old and new from Hero Arts. Congrats!
Kristie Goulet
May 24, 2019
The ink pad colors are so bright and fun!
Sharon Youngblood
May 24, 2019
Love the simple heart flower card, it is so sweet,
Shanna
May 24, 2019
I love all of the new ideas!
Nels Nelson^
May 24, 2019
Thank you, Hero Arts, for helping our creativity soar!!
Debra Hardy
May 24, 2019
Great cards, Queen of Shadows.
Kenzie Higdon
May 24, 2019
I remember making pop-up card, you needed to fussy cut everything, I am so thankful for stamps with matching die-cuts today!
Ann Hefner-Gravink
May 24, 2019
Now I have to look at my stamps soon and see what will pop-up! Thank you for so many great ideas!
Janet
May 24, 2019
I love your pop up tulips! I’ve just been to the tulip show at the Gardens by the Bay in Singapore. Simply beautiful!
Cheriese
May 24, 2019
so gorgeous! always love a good pop up!
Pooja
May 24, 2019
Wonderful cards ,i specially loved the pop-up card those tulips looks lovely !
Kari VanNoy
May 24, 2019
Wow! Happy Birthday, Hero Arts! I didn’t realize you have been around for as long as I have been on this Earth!! What a company…and now I love you even more. I’ve been searching for my first Hero Arts stamps (wood mount)…and I think the one I have had the longest is the dancing frog. It has longevity….I saw it in a craft store not too long ago. Lol!! Time to make some cards with my earliest stamps. ;)
Cathy Loveless
May 24, 2019
It’s fun to see the then and now pictures to compare. Happy Birthday Hero Arts!
Karen Lingel
May 24, 2019
I love the mimicked business card! Thanks for the opportunity to win.
lee
May 24, 2019
Congratulations Hero Arts and thank you for all the years of fun!
Jen F
May 24, 2019
Really enjoying this hop and the trips down memory lane! I’ve been a fan for over 20 yrs!
Nina Oelke
May 24, 2019
Stunning and beautiful botanical cards ❤️
Dixie Cochran
May 24, 2019
Thanks, Sally! It’s fun reading about your history with Hero Arts. You’ve been an inspiration to me through the years. Thanks!
Jennifer Petersen
May 24, 2019
Beautiful tulips! So fun to see these from the vault stamps. Congratulations Hero Arts! Happy Anniversary!
Andrea Good
May 24, 2019
Congratulations and Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!!
Wendy Lambert
May 23, 2019
This hop has been so amazing. Having so much inspiration has been fantastic since I am such a newbie. I love all the ideas.
Connie Pyle
May 23, 2019
Congratulations Hero Arts! So many wonderful products. I am new to stamps, dies and all the different inks. It all so amazing. Thank You
Shamela
May 23, 2019
I have those Tulips from way back when…..and the shadow stamp! Am I getting old…lol…. so loved using those shadow stamps…have to haul them out again 💕
Amy Cooley
May 23, 2019
I’m enjoying all the fun involving your 45th anniversary celebration!
Barbara Lawson
May 23, 2019
I love the tulip, they are beautiful. The ink pad pad colors are amazing.
Angela
May 23, 2019
Great cards! Pop up tulips are so cute.
Mary
May 23, 2019
Congratulations!
Francine
May 23, 2019
Congrats Hero Arts on 45 years! Your name is such a well known name in the industry. I remember you from waaayyy long ago when I started stamping!
Teri Ives
May 23, 2019
Absolutely a wonderful hop. Great company. Love all the ideas
Linda BL
May 23, 2019
Really enjoyed seeing the new and old tulip cards. I just looked through my wood mounted rubber stamps. Many Hero Arts stamps. I do have photopolymer stamps, but the stamp I use the most is a Hero Arts wood mounted stamp which is a script stamp saying Handmade for you. I have it right on my desk and never put it away, as use it all the time.
Neha Mahajan
May 23, 2019
This is a very cute card. Love the tulips.
Denise Bryant
May 23, 2019
Love these Vault designs! The tulips are so pretty, and so is the wildflower stamp design that Sally used on her card and business card! Can’t wait to try out these new inks!
ROSALIE JOHNSON
May 23, 2019
What a lovely tulip pop up card! Congratulations on your 45th anniversary , Hero Arts!
Amy Lombardo
May 23, 2019
Sandy, I love your cards! Happy anniversary hero arts!!
Judy
May 23, 2019
I love the pop-up tulip card and the second one with the Real Heartbuds stamp from 2004, which happily, I own!!
Beverly boyles
May 23, 2019
Happy 45th anniversary to you Hero Arts!!! My very first rubber stamp was Hero Arts 1983 and I have been a fan ever since!!! Thank you for your quality…your imagination…your green business!!! You are a class act!!!
Joan
May 23, 2019
Good to know the pop up cards are coming back! Your, tulip card is beautiful, as is the daffodil card. Glad to see your work again, Sally.
CathyL
May 23, 2019
Such pretty tulips! And I have always liked the shadow stamps!!
Renee VanEpps
May 23, 2019
So fun to take a trip down memory lane! Love your cards!
Tami B
May 23, 2019
I am enjoying the look back at some of the old stamps and the “old look” of stamping from back in the early days.
Connie G
May 23, 2019
Tulips are my favorite flowers and the pop ups make me smile!
Susan Carlson
May 23, 2019
Love these pop up cards! Beautiful tulips & daffodil! Thanks for the story & the recreation!!!
Barbara-Jean
May 23, 2019
Fantastic flowers and coloring!
Sandra Bonagura
May 23, 2019
Love the pop up tulips – very nice
Maryjo L Monterosso
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary! What beautiful cards. Elegant, clean and simple. Gorgeous!
Lisa Byers
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!! Here’s to another 145!!!
Carolyn Keierleber
May 23, 2019
It has been fun to see the stamps from the vault. Pop-up tulips cannot go wrong. Love the then and now.
Patricia Rand
May 23, 2019
W O W !!!! Love your tulip card !!! Thank you Hero Arts for making those amazing floral stamps…they are timeless.
Geri S
May 23, 2019
The tulip ad daffodil are in my sash! I’m so excited to see new takes on the old stuff I still have! Great job! Thanks HA!
ionabunny
May 23, 2019
Love these realistic flowers. The pop up tulips are delightful. Hugz
Lindsey
May 23, 2019
Happy Birthday Hero Arts!!
Sandra Larson
May 23, 2019
All of the cards look beautiful to me. Very nice stamp.
Carol L.
May 23, 2019
Beautiful cards. Happy anniversary Hero Arts. Love the pop up tulips.
LISA M KINGSLEY
May 23, 2019
I love that ❤️ flower stamp. So cute to match your business card. Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!
Cathi Thorpe
May 23, 2019
45 years! What an achievement! I have loved using your products for many years and know this will continue for many more!!
Marisela Delgado
May 23, 2019
Still fabulous cards! They bring back memories of when I first started stamping. Awwwwww……..group hug. ha-ha
Paola Sing
May 23, 2019
What a beautiful release! Great way to celebrate your anniversary!
Julie
May 23, 2019
O, soooooo pretty!
Carmela Hubler
May 23, 2019
Love the pop up card with the tulips! So cute.
Meghan Kennihan
May 23, 2019
I love the tulips! What a cool way to display them! Happy 45th!
Nicole S
May 23, 2019
I love how you made the tulips stand when the card is opened! How cool!
Miriam Prantner
May 23, 2019
Love that interactive card with the tulips! Another great day of hoppoing!
Kimberly McField
May 23, 2019
These cards are beautiful! I love anything floral, as you can use flowers for just about every occasion.
Linda Kunsman
May 23, 2019
It has been , and continues to be, an amazing ride! Thank you ALL for all the years of dedication to bringing us the best products!
Deepti Aggarwal
May 23, 2019
Gorgeous cards Sally… Love all your cards.. both old and new…
Lindsey Lim
May 23, 2019
Love this card!
Maureen Reiss
May 23, 2019
Really Beautiful!! I love the pop up tulip cards!!!
LISA M KINGSLEY
May 23, 2019
Congratulations on your anniversary Hero Arts!
Amy Martin
May 23, 2019
Beautiful pop up card!! Halpy Anniversary Hero Arts!!!
Ruth Smith
May 23, 2019
Stunning cards. ❤️ Hero Arts
JoAnn Girimonte
May 23, 2019
Love the layers on this card.The flowers are so pretty!!!
Kathy Dippner
May 23, 2019
Love the flower stamps! Looking forward to today’s hop.
Robin Keith
May 23, 2019
I had that little bear stamp, too! But HA is not twice as old as I am. I am still older. HA!
Cindy Graham
May 23, 2019
Love the simple flowers – they can be used to create fun or elegant cards!
Robin Keith
May 23, 2019
I am loving this stroll down Hero Arts memory lane! Many of my first stamps were from the HA line.
GLenda M Sultan
May 23, 2019
I just love the tulip pop-up-card. You made such a unique card.Great choice of colors too!
Susan Babcock
May 23, 2019
Another day of beautiful inspiration! Thanks Hero Arts!
jill
May 23, 2019
thank you for this giveaway ,, im in aww of the pretty cards being made and also all the tool being used happy 45 th anniversary hero arts
Solvangirl
May 23, 2019
This are wonderful! I do remember some of these stamps.
Ellie S.
May 23, 2019
Sally’s cards are wonderful! Love the style of those flowers from the 80’s! And how fun and useful is that shadowstamp! Such beautiful creations!
Kelly Booth
May 23, 2019
Gorgeous cards Sally!!! xoxo
Sharon Gullikson
May 23, 2019
The Daffodil stamp is just wonderful! One of my favorite flowers.
Cynthia Cole
May 23, 2019
Loving Sally’s updated floral pop up card!
Sue Rosa
May 23, 2019
Love the popup card. Great inspiration.
Arlene Plastine
May 23, 2019
What beautiful cards and memories from someone who has seen almost all of it. And no I am not referencing age in anyway. Congratulations and Happy Anniversary to Hero Arts!!
Erica Loscalzo
May 23, 2019
Beautiful card
Nan M
May 23, 2019
Just lovely. Beautiful work.
littlen44
May 23, 2019
Love how vibrant these ink colors are.
Janice
May 23, 2019
This is a beautiful card. Retro rules!
Kim Klinkovsky
May 23, 2019
Love the tulips. Love the stamps from the vault. Just beautiful cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Lisa Says
May 23, 2019
Beautiful article and story ! Happy anniversary Hero Arts ! You’re incredible !
Artconquers
May 23, 2019
Lovely Tulip card.. this pop up card is just wowww.. Happy 45th anniversary Hero arts.. Thsnks for the blog hop..
Kelly Kennedy
May 23, 2019
Beautiful cards! I love them! I really like how the flowers in the first card pop out!
Lynn Lahti
May 23, 2019
I love how the stamps are timeless. The projects using the vault stamps are as beautiful today as the original ones were.
Nancy May
May 23, 2019
I love this!
Beth A Myers
May 23, 2019
that daffodil stamp is still a favorite I return to around spring
Barbara Schmitz
May 23, 2019
Shadow stamps! I am sooooo sorry that I sold mine a few years back. They were so useful for creating wonderful “canvases”.
Pat McMULLIN
May 23, 2019
I love the tulip card! Happy Anniversary!
Lisa Says
May 23, 2019
How beautiful ! I have to try this !!
Dana M
May 23, 2019
Gorgeous and fabulously creative projects!
Jeanne H
May 23, 2019
It is so much fun looking at the “old” stamps. And the tulips old and new are wonderful.
Janet Sisk
May 23, 2019
So many great new products and so much inspiration!!!
Heidi Macy
May 23, 2019
So fun to see the older projects and the newer one!
Cyndy R
May 23, 2019
Really enjoy your trip[ down memory lane. The tulips are lovely.
Janet Durbin
May 23, 2019
Happy 45th Anniversary! Love the beautiful tulip cards!
Nancy Wilcox
May 23, 2019
Love the look back! Happy 45th to Hero Arts!
Kathy H
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary to you Sally! I think you are the only one of the original designers that remain from the group I first got to know. I’m so glad that you’re still with Hero so I can see your wonderful cards!
JenniferPetty
May 23, 2019
Boy time does fly fast. 45 years is so cool. Looking forward to many more years.
Sheri Kempke
May 23, 2019
Beautiful card, love those new inks, such great colors! Congrats on 45 years.
Pam Boedeker
May 23, 2019
New stampers can’t believe we made such beautiful cards with no die cuts, no stamp press and a limited supplies. (And we walked to school eight miles in the snow.)
Amanda
May 23, 2019
Happy anniversary hero arts! 🎉
Jennifer Roach
May 23, 2019
Can’t wait to see more great projects and products.
Georges Gentry
May 23, 2019
Neat blast from the past. Cool to see the old & new versions of a pretty card. TFS!
Alma Dirpaul
May 23, 2019
Congratulations on your 45th Anniversary!
Carole
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts, here’s to more wonderful crafting years! I always look forward to your MMH Kits.
Beverly
May 23, 2019
Such a beautiful card, Sally. It is easy to see why you are the Queen of so many things.
Alma Dirpaul
May 23, 2019
Congratulations on your 45th Anniversary!
Becca Yahrling
May 23, 2019
So fun to see the older stamps.
Lieve Stoffels
May 23, 2019
I loved Day 1 off the Blog Hop; and I’m sure Day 2 will be as good !
What a great idea to recreate the cards from years ago ! They are beautiful !
Thank you for sharing them.
Off to find some more inspiration in today’s hop, thanks in advance to all of you.
And thank you for the generous give-away. Good luck to all of us.
Lisa K
May 23, 2019
Fun blog hop today. Love the trip down memory lane. The tulips are so lovely both in the older set and the newer set.
Stef Perry
May 23, 2019
Lovely to see Sally’s original card and her new version, both beautiful with that classic stamp!
Sharron Gregory
May 23, 2019
Beautiful tulips! Love how you used them for a pop-up card!
Yasmine Omar
May 23, 2019
Congrats on your 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! Such beautiful cards! I love Pop-up cards and enjoy making them.H
Colette
May 23, 2019
Beautiful card! Love your shadow stamping! Thank you!
Victoria Davis
May 23, 2019
Simple but beautiful!
Dawn
May 23, 2019
Pop-ups are so much fun to receive (and make) for people of all ages.
Elisa O'Neal
May 23, 2019
Just love all Hero Arts. Started 14 years ago card ideas.
June Swart
May 23, 2019
Congratulations of 45 years!!!! Love these spring flowers from the vault!
Kelly Massman
May 23, 2019
Tulips are so pretty
Karen L Hetherington
May 23, 2019
I enjoy making pop up cards. Yours is very nice.
Josmary
May 23, 2019
So much fun to see all the new re releases
Kerry G
May 23, 2019
I love all the floral images! So pretty!
Mary-Anne V
May 23, 2019
Wonderful use of floral images especially with the pop up.
Patricia Sparks
May 23, 2019
Congratulations hero arts
Michelle Bylaw
May 23, 2019
What a pretty card!! Love the way the tulips pop!
Fran Oldaker
May 23, 2019
I love all the new Hero Arts stamps and the new ink pads, so many pretty colors.
Luci
May 23, 2019
Great inspiration! Thank you! Congratulations!
Laura S
May 23, 2019
Love the pop up, such a fun design!
Debbie F.
May 23, 2019
I too love that pop up card! What a great idea and a surprise (I’m sure) to open a card and see a “field” of tulips (which are one of my favorite flowers). And thanks, Hero Arts, for the flash back on ink colors. I’m blown away these days by the varieties of inks as well as their colors and what can be done with them. The industry has come a long, long way!!
Jo Anne Malicoat
May 23, 2019
The tulip card is great, but I am a huge fan of the shadow stamping – just love it!
Lisa B. Reber
May 23, 2019
Congrats on your 45th Anniversary! I have been with you for about 20 of those 45, lol!
Martha Herrera
May 23, 2019
Love the tulips card. You can use that stamp all year round. Love it.
Thanks for sharing.
Debbie Alderson
May 23, 2019
Beautiful cards! ❤️Hero Arts!
JulieL
May 23, 2019
I have, a d still use, my HA botanical woodblock stamps. Love the detail and crisp impression from red rubber stamps.
Gabriella Bell
May 23, 2019
Oh my goodness, I am loving your blog lately. So fun to read and learn about the history
Lynn Conlon
May 23, 2019
All of these cards are just so creative and bright. I love the You Touch My Heart. It is simple but so heartfelt.
Thanks for sharing.
Jodie L.
May 23, 2019
I love that you are making old stamps “new” again! Happy 45th anniversary Hero Arts. I am so happy for you and for those of us who love your products!
Karen
May 23, 2019
The tulip card gave me the desire to look back through my older stamps and pull out some to create new cards. A fun time using new products to make my older stamps come alive again.
Nancy
May 23, 2019
Happy 45th anniversary, congrats on this huge milestone. All your products are amazing, I am loving the 3d tulips card
Dee Earnshaw
May 23, 2019
sweet designs
Bonita Reyes
May 23, 2019
Amazingly retro🥰
Karen Sanville
May 23, 2019
Congrats on 45 years. Love the tulips
Cynthia O.
May 23, 2019
I’m really enjoying the “trip” down memory lane with you all! Love the pop up design. Thanks for sharing.
Jeanne Beam
May 23, 2019
Beautiful cards! Love the new inks.
Great release…
Thanks for sharing.
Teena
May 23, 2019
Love the summer release!
Isabel Z
May 23, 2019
I love Hero Arts and blog hops because they inspire me to create—thank you! This card is stunning!
Retta Lutte
May 23, 2019
The impact of a pop up card is hard to beat and this one is just gorgeous, too!
Patricia Wilson
May 23, 2019
The pop up cards are so pretty. I made one that was Christmas themed and it is very labor intensive but with beautiful results. Loved your Tulip stamps and dies. Keep up the good work.
Kailash
May 23, 2019
Love the tulip pop up design, a very creative idea!
Chris Handy
May 23, 2019
Love the 3D tulip card. Congratulations on 45 years. Love Hero Arts.
Lisa A creations
May 23, 2019
Happy anniversary! Congrats!
Circe
May 23, 2019
Yay! This sounds fun.
El Ivens
May 23, 2019
Love those tulips. Spring is finally here!!
Sheri D
May 23, 2019
So fun to see these retro stamps again!
Debbie Walter
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary! I am a big fan of your stamps. Thank you for such fantastic art!!
Linda Kepler
May 23, 2019
Simply beautiful! I love the tulips . . .
Jackie S
May 23, 2019
Love the flower stamps, and learning more of the history. I think the tulips are especially beautiful.
Deb Selby
May 23, 2019
Love Tulips and you pop up card is so perfect to showcase multiples of them.
Lyhnn Hill
May 23, 2019
I love the Hero Arts ink color choices! I also love pop-up cards because I didn’t do them “back in the day” but definitely do them now!!
Sue Baker
May 23, 2019
The simplicity of this pop up card is what makes it so attractive- thank you for the inspiration!
Claudia
May 23, 2019
I am in love with spring and I adore all flowery themed cards.
RENITA SANDERS
May 23, 2019
Your lilac card is my favorite, clean, simple and full of meaning
Anushree Vaish
May 23, 2019
I just love Pop up cards…this one is beautiful!!
Kelsey Thomas
May 23, 2019
I really love those tulips! :) They are so pretty!
Em
May 23, 2019
Funny but I’ve been eyeing my shadow stamps lately. Guess I’ll dust them off and give them a spin…still love those vintage hero stamps. And a pop-up card looks like fun.
susie sonnier
May 23, 2019
The pop up Tulips so pretty
Sherried
May 23, 2019
Love the tulips and the card you made with them.
Catharina Worthington
May 23, 2019
As always thanks for sharing your wonderful card makers handmade cards and ideas. I learnt so much from your blogs. Again thanks for given me ideas to try at home.
Karthikha Uday
May 23, 2019
I love interactive and popup cards!! This one is awesome! :) Thank you for another day filled with amazing inspirations! :)
Joyce Soo Hoo
May 23, 2019
I am still stamping since my twenties and I am turning 60 this year. Grew up with your stamps. Love Hero Arts. Thank you from across the bay.
Debbie Rumpza
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary! I love the Tulip card!
Stacy K
May 23, 2019
So many stamps, so little time is so TRUE! Thank you Hero Arts for 45 years! Thank you Sally for sharing your card, so pretty!
Lisa
May 23, 2019
SALLY!!! Love your cards!!!! And don’t forget about being the Queen of pink + orange too lol!!! Happy anniversary, Hero!!!
Joyce Soo Hoo
May 23, 2019
I am still stamping since my twenties and I am turning 60 this year. Grew up with your stamps. Love Hero Arts. Thank you from across the bay.
Jackie Parkins
May 23, 2019
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts! These cards are beautiful and I’m looking forward to another day of inspiration on the blog hop.
Laura P.
May 23, 2019
Sally, Your cards are beautiful and timeless! I want to go make a pop up card NOW!! Thanks for sharing the new and the old!
Karen L.
May 23, 2019
Happy anniversary!!! Thank you for so many wonderful products and amazing inspiration.
Louise
May 23, 2019
So many hours of enjoyment creating cards with your products.
I always have fun using them.
Congrats!!!
Julia D.
May 23, 2019
Look at all those yummy inks! The sample cards are very pretty – love the pop-up tulips. Thank you for the chances to win!!
Sharon O
May 23, 2019
Such lovely memories and beautiful cards! Happy Anniversary and many more!
nancy f
May 23, 2019
Awesome pop-up card. Happy 45 years!
CosmeaGardens
May 23, 2019
Awesome article keep it up in future and thanks for sharing with us.
Laurie Worthy
May 23, 2019
Love the tip toeing through the tulips.
SHARI CZERWINSKI
May 23, 2019
Love those tulips! Maybe because I started crafting before die cuts, I still find myself fussy cutting more than I have too!
Beth Harple
May 23, 2019
Very pretty cards, the flowers look like they are growing right out of the card
Faye Smith
May 23, 2019
Love this card!
Andre M.
May 23, 2019
Thanks for sharing these “blasts from the past” and your newer versions, so much fun to look back.
Amber Scholtz
May 23, 2019
The tulips really “pop” on that card. Great idea for a layered look.
Teri Wilson
May 23, 2019
Congrats Hero Arts! The tulip card is incredible! Love the pop up feature!
Victoria Banaszak
May 23, 2019
I love seeing the new and old. I remember the shadow stamps very well and probably have them in my stash somewhere. BTW I forgot to say have a very happy anniversary! You deserve it!
Gail
May 23, 2019
I love the flowers popping off the page!
Olga Vassilenko
May 23, 2019
Happy 45th anniversary, Hero Arts! You are amazing, keep on rocking! Love your products and inspiration!!!
Nola
May 23, 2019
Love the colors and these cards. I’m just a beginner, love what others here have done. Thanks for sharing. Gives me casing ideas.
Cheri Johnston
May 23, 2019
I love pop up cards! They are so unique and surprise the recipient❗