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Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our March My Monthly Hero Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your kit yet, we do still have a limited quantity available – choose the Premium or Classic version, while supplies last....

Hi crafters! Charlene here and today I'm excited to share a needed dose of spring with Hero Arts' latest offerings from the Spring 2024 Catalog. In this post, I'll walk you through the creation of two stunning cards, each showcasing the beauty and versatility of cover plate dies and the art of dry embossing.But first, let's take a closer look at the process behind these...

Join us for two days of cardmaking and camaraderie at our Spring Stamp-Along event on April 13th & 14th! During this virtual event, there will be nine classes from an amazing group of teachers who will be sharing both new and classic cardmaking techniques. We can't give away too much, but we can't help but tease you with some sneak peeks of the gorgeous projects...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! For March, we're remembering the first time we saw embossing powder melt, and thought that it's "a kind of magic!" We'd like you make any project you like, as long as you use embossing powder! Here's some beautiful inspiration from our design team. You can follow the links below each card to discover...

Hello there, Michelle here and today I have a card to share using the new Ramen stamp set that was released as part of the My Monthly Hero March 2024 release. I started off my card by stamping the bowl of ramen and the sentiment onto Deluxe Smooth White cardstock using Intens-ified Black ink. I coloured the ramen bowl using Copic markers. I added a...

Hello and welcome to our March Awesome Add-ons feature! Have you had a chance to check out all of the wonderful add-ons released on Monday along with the new March Classic and Premium kits? Here’s a look at all of the beautiful new stamps, dies, and rub-on transfers... Shop for the March MMH add-ons here Today we have Kelly Rasmussen here to share some fabulous...

Hello friends!! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating a fun easel card inspired by Japanese silk screen landscapes and featuring stamp and dies from the Classic and Premium March My Monthly Hero Kits. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create this card I first die cut an A2 panel of Dove White cardstock with the mountain-scape die from the Classic...

Experience the breathtaking beauty of misty mountains and tranquil waters with our March My Monthly Hero kit. Featuring a 6" x 8" clear stamp set, a generous number of coordinating dies, and a stunning patterned gate window die, this kit offers a glimpse into the wonders of nature and beyond. Rub-on transfers and 3 ink cubes complete this serene and elegant Classic kit. This month's...

It's almost time to launch the March My Monthly Hero Premium and Classic kits – 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 kits. As promised, we have one kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to Creativity posts. We’ve...

Hello friends! Welcome to the last day of our March My Monthly Hero countdown! If you missed the first two days of inspiration, we invite you to circle back and check it out here and here. There's just one more sleep until the kits and add-ons are revealed on Monday at 10am PT. Until then, feast your eyes this trio of beauties from our Creative...

Welcome back, friends! Day two of the March My Monthly Hero countdown brings another round of stunning cards from the Creative Team. They've showcased both the Premium and Classic versions of the kit so beautifully! Check out the goodness below and don't forget to drop a comment for another chance to win a kit before you can buy one on Monday at 10am PT! Project...

Happy March! Let's get the countdown to the March My Monthly Hero release started, friends! What better way to head into the weekend than with fresh inspiration and peeks? The new March Classic and Premium kits, along with lots of wonderful add-ons, will launch on Monday, March 4 at 1pm Eastern/10 am Pacific. Don't miss a chance to win a kit before you can buy...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the February 2024 My Monthly Hero Kit. Gather your supplies and create a card with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, March 3 at noon PT/3pm ET 👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube In addition to the February My Monthly Hero Kit, the following supplies will be used:...

Happy Leap Year, crafty friends! Today we're sharing more crafty inspiration from our Global Team, using products from the February release. Check out both the kits and add-ons here if you haven't yet had a chance to do so! Anna created this elegant clean and simple card using Cosmos and Lavender Bundle along with the Words of Peace Bold Prints stamp. Arjita created this elegant...

Hi friends! Today we are here with an installment of our monthly series, CommUNITY, where we share artwork from artists who we'd love for you to get to know. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from diverse groups of creators, we hope not only to bring inspiration to this paper crafting community we all...

Hello crafty friends, it is Natasha here today and I am excited to be back up on the Hero Arts blog sharing an idea on how to use two new stamp sets to create your own vintage ephemera. I am using Vintage Postmarks and Tickets and Vintage Map and Ledger from the new 2024 Spring Catalog. So let's get started! I started with a piece...

Hello friends! The time has come to announce several giveaway winners from our recent 2024 Spring and Creative Essentials Catalog festivities! We appreciate all of the comments and enthusiasm surrounding the catalogs and we can't wait to see the projects you'll create with the new products. Thank you so much for taking the time to stop by and celebrate with us! We've randomly selected four...

Hi friends - Lydia here today with an EOINA technique - that stands for "everything old is new again." This is one of the very first "faux" techniques I ever learned and is still one of my favorites for scenic cards like the one I will show you today. The key to the technique is dry embossing. You can do this with a stylus or...

Hi everyone! Ilina here! Today I am sharing a fun card involving absolutely no stamping!!! All you need is a couple of die sets, a pack of Hero Transfers and cardstock of your choice. For my card I used the new Wood Fence Fancy Dies and Butterfly Foliage Fancy Dies along with a sentiment from With Sympathy Hero Transfers. To make the card start by...

Hi crafty friends! It's Jeannie and today, I'm sharing a card where I created an easy but pretty background. To create this card, I started with a piece of watercolor paper along with two colors of the Metallic Sprays: Blue + Shimmer Tone-on-Tone and Royal Purple + Gold Two-Tone. When you get these bottles, it's just the powder but all you do is add water...

Hello again, crafty friends. It's Heather Ruwe here and I'm sharing a card featuring the HA + RT Center Stage stamp set from the new Ralph Tyndall collection that features a repeated image background. To create this card, I started by stamping the musical notes image from the HA + RT Center Stage stamp set multiple times using a rainbow of ink colors to create...

Hello crafters! I hope you've been enjoying all the fun of the brand new Spring 2024 release. This is Rachel Kleinman and today I'm excited to share a card using one of my favorite new products – the Parquet Cover Plate. This cover plate is such a beautiful staple to your background stash, and can be layered in endless combinations. My card today card features...

Welcome friends! This is Mindy and I'm so excited to share inspiration with you today featuring the new Color Layering Tulip Pattern Stencils from the Spring 2024 Catalog. I have created a how-to video for you showing exactly how these cards came together. (If you are having trouble viewing this video, please watch HERE on YouTube.) I thought it would be fun to use this...

The celebration of our 2024 Spring Catalog launch is far from over, friends! To keep the good vibes rolling, we have a sweet Freebie Friday deal for you today. While supplies last, you will receive the DF006 Birds and Flowers Cover Plate Die FREE with your order of $35 or more! That's right, this beautiful die, valued at $19.99, can be yours at no extra...

Greetings, fellow crafters! Today, I'm thrilled to walk you through the creation of a heartfelt sympathy card using the latest products from Hero Arts' Spring 2024 Catalog collection. This project combines innovative techniques with the fresh designs of spring to craft a card that conveys both comfort and beauty.To begin, I reached for the new Rounded Jewel Infinity Dies. Utilizing the sixth largest die, I...

Hello and welcome! We are so excited to share our amazing new Spring 2024 Catalog with you today! It's launching in our online store, and at participating retailers. The release is packed full of new stamps, dies, stencils, hot foil and letterpress plates, rub-on transfers, embossing powders, enamel dots and more! We are also thrilled to launch a co-branded product line with influential creator, Ralph...

Welcome back to our 2024 Spring Catalog sneak peek party! We can hardly wait for tomorrow, when we'll be able to share ALL of the goodness with you! Wednesday's catalog launch and blog hop will begin right here at 9:00 am PT. The blog hop artists have outdone themselves and will be sprinkling their creative magic all around – get ready to be inspired! Candy...

Hello stampers! It's time to announce the winner from our February My Monthly Hero Release Day Blog Hop. Big thanks to everyone who participated, checked out the cards on the designers’ blogs, and shared kind comments! If you haven't had a chance to grab your kit yet, we do still have a limited quantity available – choose the Premium or Classic version, while supplies last....

Hello and happy Monday, friends! Who's ready to see some sneak peeks from our upcoming 2024 Spring Catalog? We are excited to let you know that the full catalog reveal, product launch, and blog hop is coming up this Wednesday, February 14! Yes – the day of LOVE is also the day you'll be able to shop all of the the new products from our...

Our next LIVE Make-Along event is this weekend! Join Channin to make along with the January 2024 My Monthly Hero kit. Gather your supplies and create two cards with Channin from start to finish. 👉🏼 When: Sunday, February 11 at noon PT/3pm ET 👉🏼 Where: Hero Arts Facebook and YouTube In addition to the January Premium My Monthly Hero Kit, the following supplies will be...

Welcome to a new Stay Crafty with A Blog Named Hero Challenge! For February, we asking "Do You Believe in Love?" We'd love to see everything lovey dovey - and that doesn't mean just Valentine's Day cards! Anything that conveys a feeling of love - so a birthday card with a love message, or a wedding or engagement card, or a card with a heart...

Hi there! It's Rosie and I am so excited to share a project with you today. When this Peacock Cover Plate Die from the February release came in the mail I could hardly contain myself. I immediately knew wanted to pair it with the Two-Tone Metallic Sprays. I die cut the the Peacock Cover Plate from Luxe White Watercolor Paper. This paper is pretty thick...

Hi friends! We’re back with our Awesome Add-ons feature for this month. Here’s a peek at all of the add-on products that were introduced along with the February kits on Monday – clear stamp sets and coordinating dies, Fancy Dies, Bold Prints, and a stencil. You'll have lots of creative options for pairing these goodies with the kits or using them separately! Shop for the...

Hello friends!! It’s Channin here and today I’m creating a vibrant encouragement card featuring the elements from the Classic and Premium February My Monthly Hero Kits. Watch below or on the Hero Arts YouTube channel. To create this card I first ink-blended an A2 panel of Dove White cardstock with Taffy, Berry Smoothie, Grape Slush and Purple Galaxy Reactive Inks. When I finished ink-blending the...

Our February My Monthly Hero release is about peace and friendship, reminding us that we all share the same sky, the same hopes and dreams. The Classic Kit features a 6" x 8" clear stamp set filled with beautiful serene floral images and sentiments that will expand your creative horizons. Also included are 17 coordinating dies and 4 tag Fancy Dies. The kit is rounded...

It's almost time to launch the February My Monthly Hero Premium and Classic kits – 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 kits. As promised, we have one kit to give away to a lucky blog reader, selected from comments left on the Countdown to Creativity posts. We’ve...