Happy World Card Making Day! + Giveaway!

Hero Arts

Happy World Card Making Day, friends! We admit it, this is one of our very favorite days of the year. We hope you are able to set a little time aside today to get inky! We have a fun giveaway for you at the end of this post, but first, here's a couple cardmaking ideas from our fabulous Creative Team member, Ilina!

Today I have couple different, yet similar cards that use the Marble Bold Prints background stamp. The first time I saw this stamp it reminded me of latte art. So, my first card is a coffee inspired one. I used the Soft Brown to Cup o' Joe Ombre ink pad to stamp the Marble background onto 3 3/4" x 5" Earth mix layering paper (I used the latte hue). I stamped the images from Coffee and Croissant woodblock set onto Snow Layering papers using Intense black ink. Colored them with Chameleon pens, Color Tops and Prismacolor pencils, then I cut them out. 

Using the Circle infinity dies I cut a vellum circle and adhered the images on it. I applied adhesive on the back of the vellum under the images (so it's not visible) and adhered to the marble stamped panel. I stamped the sentiment from French Treats on Midnight mix layering paper (black) and embossed in white. I adhered to the panel, added Champagne mix sequins and adhered onto Earth mix folded cards (eggshell hue) using fun foam to add dimension.  

For the second card I decided to use the background for a Christmas-themed card, so I paired it up with Christmas Tree Trimmings woodblock set. I stamped the Marble background onto Blush layering paper (grenadine hue) using Red Royal ink. Next I stamped the images from the set onto Snow Layering paper using Red Royal, Pine, Fresh Lawn and Lime Green ink pads and die cut them using the coordinating frame cuts. 

I cut a 1/2" strip of vellum and stamped the sentiment from Vintage Christmas Wishes and embossed in white. I adhered the strip with the sentiment onto my panel (I wrapped it on the right side and adhered on the back of the panel. The other end is under the flowers and used regular adhesive because that end is not visible. Next step was to arrange and adhere all of the stamped elements. I adhered the panel onto a Snow folded note card and added sequins from the Champagne and Frost mixes. 

It wouldn't be a World CardMaking Day celebration without a giveaway, now would it? Today we have a $25 gift certificate to the Hero Arts Store - just leave us a comment and let us know what you'll be stamping today! Leave your comments by Wednesday, October 11 at 11:59pm pacific, and we'll announce the winner here on the blog shortly after.

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  • Johna Rosser

    I wasn’t able to make a card because I was on the road all day. But I hope to make several today.

  • Patricia

    I’m finishing up Halloween, starting some autumn themed items, and then making some watercolor stamped thank you cards! After that… Christmas!

  • Nikki Hensley

    I just finished a Halloween card for my eldest granddaughter!!

  • Tammy B

    Unfortunately, I didn’t get to do any stamping on Saturday because I was making pies for our ?? Thanksgiving dinner on Sunday. I did manage to make some birthday cards yesterday since it was a holiday here!

  • Judith B

    I will be stamping a fall themed birthday card for my Dad.

306 Responses

Jessie

Jessie

Oct 07, 2017

I love the background. I’m going to play with my new Love is Love stamp and layering paper.

KIm Faucher

KIm Faucher

Oct 07, 2017

Such elegant CAS cards!! Great background!

Teresa Burnett

Teresa Burnett

Oct 07, 2017

That was supposed to be a smiley face not a question mark…lol

Teresa Burnett

Teresa Burnett

Oct 07, 2017

Will be making a welcome baby boy card for a friend?

Michele Fisher

Michele Fisher

Oct 07, 2017

My plan for today is to stamp/make a couple birthday cards :)

Denise

Denise

Oct 07, 2017

Trying to get a start on my Christmas cards. Love Ilina’s Christmas card!

Barbara

Barbara

Oct 07, 2017

I’ll be making Fall cards today!

Jacqueline V

Jacqueline V

Oct 07, 2017

I’m stamping and making a bunch of Halloween cards then I’m onto Fall /Thanksgiving cards! Happy WCM Day!

Barb

Barb

Oct 07, 2017

I’ll be testing out some new stamps I’ve recently gotten.

Allisa

Allisa

Oct 07, 2017

Will be working on holiday cards! Thanks for the chance to win!

Marie K.

Marie K.

Oct 07, 2017

I gotta get my sister’s birthday card made!

Gabriella B

Gabriella B

Oct 07, 2017

I am stamping Christmas cards too. I like seeing that background stamp, both cards look wonderful but I also like how they are so different from each other.

Nora McGinn

Nora McGinn

Oct 07, 2017

I am going to work on my Halloween cards and some birthday ones too ?

Stacy

Stacy

Oct 07, 2017

I’ve got some Thank You cards to make and I need to get my Christmas cards put together.

Madge

Madge

Oct 07, 2017

Making a congradulation card for a couple that just got married and the backgrounds are just beautiful !!

Lala

Lala

Oct 07, 2017

Hello, Happy cardmaking day! Today i will stamp and color some pumpkin patch card and send them to my penpals!

Kathleen Artuso

Kathleen Artuso

Oct 07, 2017

Happy World Card Making Day! Making a birthday card today for a friend turning 72. Golf theme since he’s happy he’ll be “par” all year long!

Julie

Julie

Oct 07, 2017

Loving that background stamp!! Today’s cardmaking may be limited (due to time) to a just because card for my daughter – she’s had a tough week.

paperpicnic

paperpicnic

Oct 07, 2017

You’re cards are stunning, Ilina!

Margaret

Margaret

Oct 07, 2017

Both of these cards are beautiful – love that background! I’ll be working on Christmas cards today – so excited to get started!

Kitzy

Kitzy

Oct 07, 2017

I will be doing a going away card and getr well soon cards.

Shari C

Shari C

Oct 07, 2017

I am working on birthday cards today.

Sara jara

Sara jara

Oct 07, 2017

Llevo casi un año conociendo sus creaciones, aquí en Chile e comprado los monthly hero kits, y me encanta

betty

betty

Oct 07, 2017

i’m stamping some fall birthday cards with last years september monthly kit

Lynda paredes

Lynda paredes

Oct 07, 2017

I’ll be stamping Halloween cards and a few thank you notes! Working also in my planner and tn!

Lindsey

Lindsey

Oct 07, 2017

Happy WCMD! Two beautiful and inspiring cards. Unfortunately, what I need to stamp today is a sympathy card.

Brenda K.

Brenda K.

Oct 07, 2017

Stamping and coloring images for the falliday fest on splitcoaststampers.

Miriam Prantner

Miriam Prantner

Oct 07, 2017

Love that background! Making lots of cards today, mostly Christmas.

Nuria

Nuria

Oct 07, 2017

Love those stamps!!☺️
Today I will be stamping Pastor Appreciation card for this month!!?

Jen Bello

Jen Bello

Oct 07, 2017

I love the poinsettias on the marbled background! I’m stamping snowmen today!

Sara N

Sara N

Oct 07, 2017

Ill be making an advent calendar and Christmas tags!

Michelle R

Michelle R

Oct 07, 2017

I’m new to card making, so I’ll be stamping cute critter images and practicing coloring them.

Anick

Anick

Oct 07, 2017

Working on a baby card :)

Catherine Gray

Catherine Gray

Oct 07, 2017

Love the background for these cards. The poinsettias are beautiful!

Books_and_scraps

Books_and_scraps

Oct 07, 2017

Birthday cards and hopefully getting started on Christmas cards

Tammy

Tammy

Oct 07, 2017

Love the backgrounds used and stamping techniques. I learn so much from this blog!! Thank you for sharing. ?

Edda

Edda

Oct 07, 2017

Beautiful marble bold prints background stamp; I’m sold! I’m currently working on my October cards. This year it’s a bat ? that takes center stage.

Cristina

Cristina

Oct 07, 2017

I recently bought the Welcome Home stamp and want to make a card for my husband about our new home! Happy Cardmaking Day!

Lillian K

Lillian K

Oct 07, 2017

I’m making Christmas cards these days, today I stamped the Poster Christmas Carols and Happy Holly Days, which will turn into some lovely cards next time I get a free moment!

Jane Bell

Jane Bell

Oct 07, 2017

My favorite thing to stamp is “just because” cards. It’s a total surprise when you go to the mail box. It’s about making people happy.

Heather k

Heather k

Oct 07, 2017

Love those cards!! I will be making cards and scrapbooking before I watch my favorite college football team play later today!!

Aroa

Aroa

Oct 07, 2017

Lovely cards. Such a versatile background stamp.

Betsy L

Betsy L

Oct 07, 2017

Super cute coffee and croissant card! Simple and beautiful!

Teri W

Teri W

Oct 07, 2017

Gorgeous cards! I am out of the house so I am with my fellow crafters in spirit!Ill catch up later!

Josmary flores

Josmary flores

Oct 07, 2017

Im workingv today on my thanksgiving cards already have two hoping to finish them all today.

Mary Jo Stewart

Mary Jo Stewart

Oct 07, 2017

I plan to make cards using the September card kit.

Beverly Sizemore

Beverly Sizemore

Oct 07, 2017

I’ll be stamping cards on my favorite holiday!!! ;)
Happy World Cardmaking Day!!!

Lindarub

Lindarub

Oct 07, 2017

Christmas cards for caring hearts card drive.

Angie

Angie

Oct 07, 2017

I’ll be stamping and coloring lots of cards including a few for upcoming family birthdays and upcoming holidays! Love your cards – absolutely STUNNING!

Rosali

Rosali

Oct 07, 2017

I habe just made a yellow summer-y card … all the autumn rain we have been having makes me long for warmer tenperatures :)

Katarina

Katarina

Oct 07, 2017

I’ve made a" welcome baby card" for an expecting friend. Now it’s back to Christmascards again – I will be selling a a Christmas

Happy cardmaking day everyone!

Jan Arnold

Jan Arnold

Oct 07, 2017

I think both of these cards are amazing! The coffe and croissant are so cute. The poinsettias are arranged beautifully. Thanks for sharing your creativity!❤️❤️

Jennifer Svare

Jennifer Svare

Oct 07, 2017

I LOVE the stamps used in these cards! So creative and ADORABLE!

Deborah Kaye

Deborah Kaye

Oct 07, 2017

Beautiful cards! I really like the marble background. This is next on my background purchase list!

Lori Poffenroth

Lori Poffenroth

Oct 07, 2017

That background really is perfect on the coffee card! I am finishing up a mini album today.

Julie

Julie

Oct 07, 2017

Beautiful cards-I love the background stamp.