Hero Arts Blog

This month’s Fresh Take project features the Floral Envelope Die Set, which can be customized for any season—giving you endless creative possibilities year-round.

Michelle Lupton shares how she made a fun action wobble card using the Elf Culture Stamp & Cut from the Yule Fuel release.

Jeannie adds a touch of sparkle with the Celebration Letterpress & Foil Plate to this cheerful holiday card using the Sassy Elf Costume Die Set.

Guest artist, Joy Baldwin, creates a vibrant card featuring the Apple Branch Stamp Set brought to life with watercolor markers and elegant gold heat embossed details.

Mindy shows how to maximize color with the Apple Frame Die and Layering Stencil using selective ink blending, layered die cuts, and a bold sentiment for a vibrant, dimensional fall card.

Learn how to create a quick and easy birthday card using layering stencils and a bold sentiment,

Jennifer shares a festive Christmas card design using the Snowflake Star Etched Dies from the Very Merry Collection. She demonstrates how to create a striped star from cardstock and add depth with a subtle background technique.

In this Clever Crafts feature, discover how to transform simple paper into spooky-chic Halloween rosette door decorations. With just a few folds, layers, and a dash of creepy charm, these dimensional rosettes bring festive flair to your front door.

In this blog post, Lisa shares how to craft a sweet yet spooky Halloween card that's both simple and stylish. With a touch of splatter for added texture and interest, it's the perfect handmade touch for the season!

Create an adorable die cut scene card featuring a fox and an orange tabby cat in a comfy brass bed complete with blue quilt and fluffy pillows.

Learn how to add intertest to clean and simple cards by adding patterns in two different ways - with stenciling and with cardstock.

This month’s Fresh Take project captures the spirit of Halloween with a whimsical terrarium-style card featuring playful ghosts, a starry purple background, and spooky die-cut details.

Learn creative techniques for making eye-catching holiday cards using the Big Mouth Nutcracker Die Set. Discover how to add texture to your Nutcracker’s outfit, with plenty of inspiring examples included.

Watch Lisa create a super sparkly and textured Christmas Shaker Card. She shares some tips and tricks for lining up layering stencils and making a fuss free shaker card.

See how Jeannie builds a spooky-chic background with heat embossing and die cut frames using the August Hero Studio Die Set of the Month!

Create a spooky-chic Halloween card by combining heat embossing, detailed die cutting, and layering stencils. This hauntingly fun design brings dimension and texture to your card with rich layers and eerie elegance.

Create a festive Christmas shaker card using the playful Crackin' Christmas collection.

Kick off the first Fresh Take with a breezy coastal card that combines new and classic favorites from the Summer by the Shore collection.

Learn to create beautifully layered hydrangea blooms using Layered Hydrangea Etched Dies and soft ink blending. Add depth and dimension to your designs without adding extra bulk to your card.

Today we’re excited to welcome the always-inspiring Amy Tsuruta to the blog! She’s showcasing a simple yet striking card design using the brand-new Summer by the Shore collection.

Create a fun and interactive holiday card with the Big Mouth Nutcracker Dies. Check out the video tutorial for helpful tips and tricks to easily assemble each die-cut piece.

Rosie is showcasing three handmade cards that feature warm colors, coffee-themed elements, and creative details perfect for that coffee lover in your life.

Mindy brings the nostalgia with a charming handmade card featuring the Classic Casserole Dishes and a witty sentiment. This playful design blends vintage vibes with humor, making it a perfect tribute to timeless style.

Captures the charm of vintage cassette tapes with this nostalgic handmade card made using the Mix Tape July 2025 Die Set of the Month.

Check out the video by Channin to see how she built this vibrant scene by combining the On the Road HeroScape and the Let's Go Die Set with creative layering to bring this relaxing drive to life.

Create a charming kitchen cabinet using the Classic Cabinet Die Set paired with stamps from the Retro Kitchen Collection.

In this blog post, Michelle creates a cute card using What's Cookin' Stamp & Cut with negative ink blending and alcohol marker coloring.

Create a personalized birthday card using layering stencils in a different way by pairing up balloons with die cut letters .

Learn how to create custom shades by layering inks using Hero Arts layering stencils.

Create a subtle foiled background using Opal Glimmer Hot Foil and the beautiful Lavish Flourish Letterpress + Foil Plate.

Make this cute beach-themed card featuring a die cut instant camera and two photos!

Create a playful birthday card featuring a magnifying glass shaker element from the Case Closed collection.

Learn how to create quick and easy backgrounds using transfers and the Miss Detective Stamp & Cut Set.

Join us for another session of Clever Crafts as Rosie transforms a simple ceramic cup into a floral masterpiece using flower dies. Get inspired by her creative process and learn how to add a touch of handmade charm to your home décor!

Create versatile custom plaid backgrounds with Hero Arts Houndstooth Layering Stencils.

Watch and learn as Anna creates two cards using the same floral stamp set—one with a bold night look and the other with a bright daytime feel.