Happy Friday, Happy Valentine’s Day and happy Hero Arts NEW 2020 Catalog Blog Hop Day! Whew, that is a mouthful! Hi everyone! Obviously, I am Debi Adams and I glad you popped on over. Super excited to share a few cards I designed for the new catalog. Before I get started, I want to let you know there are THREE giveaways with this hop, so make sure to check out the details at the bottom of my post. All products used in my cards are listed at the end as well. And finally, I really want to give credit where credit is due. As much as the hoopla is about the end result (cards and projects), if we didn’t have great artists/designers on the Hero Arts staff, our job as creatives would be difficult. We are so very fortunate to have such talented individuals, so I want to give a big shout out to the creative minds behind the designs. Not sure where they get all that inspiration but sure am happy they share it with us! Now, onto the visuals.
I have three cards to share today. First up is this cheery card of encouragement. Loving this sentiment because it can be used for just about any occasion. To create the background, I applied a variety of Hero Arts inks to the Abstract Fields Bold Prints stamp. I like using the MISTI stamping tool because I can re-ink the stamp multiple times if necessary. (I think I stamped this twice.) I attached the trimmed piece (now 3 3/4″ x 5″) to a top folded, 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ card base.
I applied the ink in the same way to the Affirmation Messages sentiment set onto white cardstock and then matted it on two different colors of cardstock using the NEW Square Infinity Dies. I thought the card still needed a little something so I added two more designs from the Messages set. I cut them out with the Circle Infinity Dies and attached them to the card base with foam dots. And just like that the card was complete.
So you want a little chuckle? I rarely read the names of the stamps unless I can’t figure out what they are. I kind of like to see where they take me, as is. Apparently, the Abstract background is a “field”. :). Ut oh. Guess that is where the artist gets to choose, right?
I was excited to create with this darling watering can die with tulips. I mean, how spring is this? I die-cut the lattice-type background with the existing Hero Arts Bold Graphic Confetti die. The watering pail was cut from silver cardstock or posterboard then brushed with white acrylic paint. When dry, I applied a bit of brown and green ink to it. The tulips were colored with Copic Markers.
All the little details…
My next card is a beautiful garden view. Thought of a lot of ways to make this work but somehow this is what came together. I never know where I’m headed. Part of the creative process I suppose and I never stop until I am happy with the results.
Before I mounted everything onto the card, I colored in the top-folded card base with several Reactive Inks. I wanted a soft, warm glow. Obviously I backed the Window die-cut image (cut from Wood Grain cardstock) with a soft gray paper to create a shadow. I attached the Window on the Garden piece onto the card base using foam dots. I like dimension a lot and you will rarely find me not using it. Everything was colored in using Copic markers.
The finishing touches were adding a “shelf” or “ledge” to the window and attaching a sentiment. I would like to make a stash of these cards so I have them when I need them. You too? Like, I will need to buy some time to do that but I am working on it. š Not sure how I piddle all my time away.
Well, I’m glad you made your way here today. If you are interested in seeing more project ideas, make sure to subscribe to my blog. It’s on the right side of this post. And speaking of more ideas, check out Michelle Short’s post. She has been creating too!
XO,
Debi
GIVEAWAY: Hero Arts is giving away three-$50.00 shopping sprees to people who comment along the hop. Comment on as many blogs as you like, the more comments, the more opportunities to win! Comment by Wednesday, February 19th at 11:59 pm, pst. Winner will be announced on the Hero Arts Blog.
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So pretty! Love the new home design
Your card designs are FABULOUS!!! Hero Arts make card designing so fun. Love your work.
Really like your cards, the Tulips are gorgeous
love your ideas!
Your cards are beautiful, love the Retirement one. Thanks for a chance to win and Happy Crafting Everyone!
Great colorful cards!
These cards are all so perfect for the spring. I love the watering can with the trellis behind it.
Love all of the cards, but the tulips is my favorite!
Such pretty cards. I really love how you colored the window die.
The window card is dynamite
OH my goodness what beautiful cards! I need to stop looking at all the gorgeous designs…I want them all! Hero Arts always have such things to create with…but I have to say..they really knocked it out of the park with this release! It will take me more than one order to get everything on my list.
Loved your retirement card, it would send a friend off very happily on the next chapter of their life!
Beautiful cards!
All your cards are very nice, especially the new home card. Thank you.
Your cards are so pretty. I really love the tulips and water can – great retirement card idea.
Love the window garden piece and the background die on the retirement card. Lovely!!
Your garden card was just marvelous! But I particularly liked your treatment of the watering can.
pretty! I like the diecut backgrounds!
Such bright and gorgeous cards Deb
Three fantastic cards. The one with the watering can and tulips is my favorite. You did such a wonderful job coloring both the watering can and the tulips. Thanks for the inspiration!
I love all of your cards and can’t pick a favorite. I love all of the bright, crisp colors.
Gorgeous cards, love the pretty designs!
I love how that watering can turned out! š
What beautiful cards, Debi. I am subscribing.
Gorgeous cards! I love the bright colors in the first one, the paint/ink effect on the watering can is superb, and the window scene is colored beautifully.
My all time favorite is your last card with the window. Awesome! The colors in the first card are exceptional and I love the lattice card with the tulips. Beautifully done.
I love the lattice card with the flowers in the watering can. It just reminds me of spring sooo much.
The bright Beautiful cards you made really get me ready for spring! Anyone would love to recieve anyone of these cards1 Great job on All. tfs
Love how you colored the die!
I am in love with your tulip card and your beautiful window card. They are true showstoppers and I can’t wait try making cards like yours.
Love the beautiful colors!
gorgeous work – love the details on your last card – very intricate work:)
Awesome techniques! Always love learning something new!
Such beautiful cards and amazing new products!
Lovely cards!
I could not tell you which card I liked the best – they are all gorgeous. I will say how you colored that watering can is exceptional, and the flower color you used for the tulips works so well with the can coloring. Love how you saw the field stamp as an abstract… it so works! thank you for your creativity.
Love the background stamps . The window die looks amazing and just how sweet is the watering can and flowers. Love!!
All very pretty. My favorite is the tulips.
SueB
Gorgeous! The watering can with the flowers is amazing!
Love all your colorful beautiful cards!
Beautiful cards! I love the window card.
Beautiful cards! I LOVE the tulips and your colors!
Love your antiquing of the watering can. Your designs make me look forward to spring! Thank you.
I absolutely love the ‘weathered’ affect you achieved on you watering pot! So realistic. Your cards are lovely. Thanks for sharing.
Lovely cards, love the window one
Each card I came to I thought WOW, that is gorgeous!
Love the blending
Beautiful cards
Amazing and beautiful! I love the tulip card.
Awesome cards!! Really love the watering can with tulips!! Your coloring on the watering can is magnificent!! Looks exceptionally realistic!!
Beautiful cards, so bright and springy. I love the three dimension cards.
Fabulous aging done on the watering can and your garden view card is delightful!
Gorgeous creations! I especially love the New Home beautiful garden card!
Your coloring is beautiful! The ombre effects on the garden window flowers are gorgeous! The watering can; spectacular and I especially love that tulip that got away.
Love the rainbow card with large sentiment.
such lovely little tulips
Love the idea and the look of the watering can. All the cards are so pretty
I really love your cards! The window card with the sunny background is fabulous. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. š
Awesome cards! I LOVE that watering can!
Seriously cannot decide which card I like best!! The colors are gorgeous!!
Amazing, Debi!! I totally fell in love with your wonderful tulips in the watering can, and then I saw your window scene and was blown away! You are so talented! Thanks so much for the great inspiration!!!
Beautiful card. I have been a forever fan of Hero Arts
Three great cards – thanks for sharing! I love the colours of the background! And the garden view! And the tulips!
Your cards are just gorgeous. I collect watering cans, but none are as beautiful as yours! And the window card is fantastic. What a beautiful die, and I love the sunset background, and the gray shadow.
Beautiful designs!! Love the tulips one, great retirement card!!
I like the coloring of the watering can and the window scene cards.
Love all your cards, but the window card is awesome. Great coloring. This is a must-have for me. Thanks for sharing.
Such pretty cards! Love the watering can with the tulips..
Thanks so much for sharing…
Beautiful cards!!!
Absolutely beautiful!
Beautiful cards!
Your cards are so beautiful!! Thank you for the inspiration!
I like the way Debi colored the flowers and hanging vegetation on the window frame. Most of the crafters are leaving it white, which is nice, too. I like to have options!
Love how you did the greeting in rainbow of colors !
I love the way you layered these cards!
Your cards are really beautiful. And I agree, the people who design these stamps and dies are amazing.
Wow! Very lovely cards–each one just a bit better than the previous, the window card is a show stopper!
Beautiful! Thanks for sharing you watering can technique!
I super love the watering can and tulip bouquet! Thank you!
Oh I love your cards, so many wonderful colours used, Love them Tfs x
Thank you for the tip of grey cardstock shadow….. beautiful cards.
All your designs are beautiful, but wow! I love what you did with the watering can and tulips!! AMAZING!
As always, Debi, your cards are fantastic! Works of art.
Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love this release, especially those beautiful tulips.
Debi, your color combinations and designs are lovely! Thank you for the inspiration!
The watering can card and window frame with flowers cards are stunning. Will you share how to achieve a metallic look for the watering can please? Thank you.
Beautiful cards! I love the new stamps and dies!!
Wonderful card designs with pretty colors.
These cards are just gorgeous! My favorite is the watering can and tulips! You did a superb job coloring them!
Such beautiful cards.
Fantastic cards, Debi!
Lovely cards, love your colors
so beautiful
Tulips and watering can…a beautiful card!
Your card designs are amazing. I love the colors you chose. Love the new release from Hero Arts.
Always love your work. That tulip card is my favorite.
I love your ink blending!
I love all of these. It just got better and better as I scrolled down. Beautiful creations!
Window on the Garden is beautiful!
Your cards are so beautiful and full of great color!
I’m making more and more cards that are mainly diecuts, so love seeing the cards you made. Great detail on the window garden, especially doubling up the layers.
Wow! You sure know how to use color!! Love your cards!
Oh my!!! Love all three of your cards!!!!!!! The colors used, layout, etc. I’ve now added more things to my list of “must haves.”
Gorgeous cards!
I love the watering can with the tulips card. Like the lattice work background too.
These are seriously breathtakingly gorgeous cards, and I’m totally in love with your watering can !!!
I truly love the inspiration. Good job!
Just love the tulips in the watering can. the colors really stand out!
Love the vibrant and rich deep colors! The watering can is my favorite!
Your cards are so pretty…with such original design elements!!!
These are absolutely stunning! Love the bright colors and details of each card.
Love the mix of colors on the first card.
the sprinkling can is gorgeous.
Beautiful flowers. The window scene
is great – can’t wait for spring.
thanks for sharing
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I love the first background so much and the way you inked the watering can on your second card is stunning!
Fabulous creations, Debi! My favorite is the gorgeous watering can filled with tulips! I can see my budget is going to suffer this month!
Beautiful cards and coloring!
Absolutely, love your cards! Beautiful!!!!
Fabulous cards! Gorgeous vibrancy, amazing layers and so many wonderful details.
Wow, I loved how you painted the watering can! It looks so realistic. I love mixing and matching mediums when creating cards to see what the effect is.
All of those cards are stunning!
Lovely cards Debi! I have the window die cut so I appreciate your example for an idea. Beautiful! TFS and thanks also for a chance to win.
Amazing cards! Love the great images and dies. The tulips are so pretty in the watering can. Looks so real! Thanks for the inspirations!
Gorgeous cards! That flower pot looks amazing, so realistic, and I really love the coloring on that window die, the flowers are so bright and beautiful!
I love these cards. Great techniques and love the dies!
These cards are to die for!! Love how you aged the watering can!
Beautiful cards, I really like the one with the tulips.
Great cards! The tulips look real on the Retirement card! Beautiful!
Beautiful cards! I love the bright colours on the first card!
That tulip card has a definite WOW factor. A+!
Beautiful! I love all the layers and details in the cards you created!
I love the garden window die and the watering Cana ND tulips! Great cards!
Gorgeous cards! Love the new stamps and dies!
Wonderful cards. Such happy colors ā„
What nice colorful cards! Love that watering can card and I need that die set! You made that watering can look so darn cool.
Lovely cards, wonderful spring colours! Especially love the tulips.
Valerija xx
Amazing cards … you have such an eye for colour
The abstract and tulip cards are great but the window card is stunning. Gotta have it.
so beautiful!
Your cards are beautiful!!
Super cards! I think your ‘field’ looks lovely in all those pretty colors and makes a great background for the wonderful sentiment! Thanks for sharing!