Hero Arts - January 2022 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Hey there Arties!! I’m happy you have stopped by for the release day blog hop and video for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero January 2022!

The January release was inspired by a trip to Paris, and the locks left by lovers and dreamers on the bridges there. This month's kit is great to get started on your Valentine's Day projects, but can be used to show friendship and appreciation throughout the year.

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Also, get free shipping on orders of $75 or more — which is so easy to do at CCC!

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Creating a Light Up Lantern Card

Hey there Arties!! The latest release from Catherine Pooler — Global Adventures Pt Deux — releases January 11 at noon Eastern for StampNation members and January 12 at 9AM for everyone! This one features a a visit to Paris and another to China to celebrate the New Year.

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Ellen Hutson Spotlight Post -- Creating a Birthday Card without Stamps.

Hey my friends! Today Is my first day sharing goodies from Ellen Hutson as an official brand ambassador! I decided to create a card with no stamps, only dies. This still shows off my style, but with no markers or pencils or colored inks. I even threw in some hot foiling for a starry background.

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Hero Arts Extra Post - Combining my last two cards for a new look!

Helloooo, Arties!! Welcome to another Hero Arts Extra Post! for the video I uploaded this week, I created a fantastic panel with the Cathedral of Trees Bold Prints Stamp. Check out how I created that panel over on my YouTube channel. Easy Light Up Card with ONE LIGHT.

I actually created two identical panels, and wanted to use the second one in a different way. So I combined it with the Thank You Message Cover Plate from yesterday’s post to create a popped up letter effect.

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Hero Arts Extra Post - Thank You Card 1

Helly Artie! After Christmas, it’s time to say thank you for the special gifts, goodies, visits and kindnesses of those surrounding you. I have an easily reproducible Thank You card featuring the Thank You Message Cover Plate from Hero Arts and a bit of ink blending!

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Creating an EZ Light Up Card with a Background Stamp

Hey Artie! Del, here, with a fantastic masculine birthday card that LIGHTS UP!! This card has an accompanying video for you. It’s only about 7 minutes long!

Check out the Easy Light Up Card with ONE LIGHT.

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Picket Fence Studios December Release Available Now!

Hey my friends! Today is the release day for Picket Fence Studios, December 2021 collection. This release features fun and versatile stamps and dies, a VERY fun big EYE, and some half-back pearl embellishments! I have several projects to share today and tomorrow with you. And I wanted to start out with this Free Expression Stamp.

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Del's Crafty Gift List 2021

Hey there, Artie! Del, here, dropping off a list of crafty goodies you may want to ask Santa for this year. (Or buy for yourself if you’re on the naughty list). Hehehe.

These are all items I have enjoyed this year and consistently used in my studio, on my show and for the companies I design for.

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A Sneak Peek at Catherine Pooler's "Just a Note" Collection

Hey there Arties!! The latest release from Catherine Pooler — Just a Note — releases December 7 at noon eastern for StampNation members and December 8 at 9AM for everyone! This one features a fun, versatile collection of blooms and dragonflies!

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Treat Yourself Permission Certificate - Updated for JUST A NOTE Collection

I just wanted to update the Treat Yourself Permission Certificate for you all! Catherine Pooler’s JUST A NOTE Collection available today for StampNation members and 12/8 for everyone. You can print this certificate and post it in your craft space to show to anyone asking questions about your new packages.

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Hero Arts - December 2021 My Monthly Hero Blog Hop + GIVEAWAY

Hey there Arties!! I’m happy you have stopped by for the release day blog hop and video for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero December 2021!

The December My Monthly Hero kit is a reminder that no matter where we live, near or far, in cities or in neighborhoods - through it all we're here for each other. The kit includes a lively cityscape cling background stamp, a beautiful new cover plate die, and a clear stamp set containing useful messages for welcoming new neighbors, or letting friends and family know you are thinking of them. The images in the clear set have coordinating dies as well. Rounding out the kit is our popular Pitch Black cardstock, ink cubes (perfect for blending a gorgeous sunset) and adorable clothespin embellishments.

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Hero Arts Extra Post - Copic Colored Merry Poinsettias on Sand Cardstock

Helly Artie! Today I have a finished card from a live I did earlier in the month of November 2021. I really love how it turned out and wanted to post it for you all with supplies and photos.

This project shows off the power of Copics on Sand cardstock from Hero Arts. It features the Merry Poinsettias stamps with coordinating frame cuts!

You can watch the replay here!

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Holiday Lights Hop with Pear Blossom Press + Hero Arts Products

Welcome to the Holiday Lights Hop! Today, I’m sharing a fun, interactive card that really lights up! Don’t worry, it wasn’t hard to make. I’ll show you how. And then, when you hop along with us, you’ll see more beautiful light-up cards, all featuring lights from Pear Blossom Press. Get ready for lots of inspiration, and be sure to comment as you hop, for your chance to win a $50 store credit!

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Colorado Craft Company Anita Jeram November 2021 Reveal + Giveaway

Hey there Artie! Del, here, with new goodies from Colorado Craft Company and Anita Jeram!! These wonderful new illustration stamps are just in time for the holiday gift givers. I used one set for the Online Card Classes last week. You’ll have to take the class to see that one. And I’m using the other two 4 x 6 stamp sets this week.

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Sliding Pop Up Card -- Heffy Doodle and Catherine Pooler Collaboration Blog Hop

Hey everyone! I’m happy to join up with a bunch of my friends, Catherine Pooler Designs & Heffy Doodle on their collaboration hop today. Design Team members from both companies are sharing inspiration using products from both companies!

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Picket Fence Studios November Release Available Now!

Hey my friends! Today is the release day for Picket Fence Studios, November 2021 collection. This release has a lot of different goodies you’ll love! I have several projects to share today and tomorrow with you. And I wanted to start out with this fantastic set of Iconic Kiara cards.

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Hero Arts Extra Post - Nativity Coverplate Deconstructed

Helly Artie! Today I have a post up on the Hero Arts Blog featuring the Nativity Coverplate Die. Over there, I used the die in a very straightforward way. The project below shows it deconstructed a bit, to use it in a very different way.

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