Super excited to be sharing a few fun projects from the NEW Hero Arts Spring Catalog for 2021. Every time there is a new release I’m always so indecisive about what to create because every design is just soooo good! The Spring Catalog is no exception. Today I decided to showcase three projects that I made independently of the catalog and two that were actually in the catalog. As you noticed above, this is a Blog Hop so if you were hoping to see other projects from the new designs in the catalog, they are only a link away! (Scroll to end of post.) With this hop they are giving away three, $50.00 gift cards so check and see how to enter to win! Additionally, all the products I have used are listed at the bottom of the post for your shopping convenience.
I kinda laughed when I realized what stamps and dies I chose for my projects. I could have chosen anything in the whole entire catalog to create with but I guess the florist in me came out and this is what happened…
Everything came up flowers, so apropos. And these colors are some of my new favorite pairings. The die-cut I used for the word “happy” is the new Happy/Thanks Stamp and Cut XL, without the stamps. I die-cut two Circle Infinity dies from gold cardstock and heavier mixed media paper and adhered them together to form the circle then attached the word. Next I die-cut and Copic-colored the NEW Bouquet and Envelope Accessories Sets and adhered them to the bottom of the Circle. I attached skewers to either side of the hoop (hidden behind the flowers) so that I could insert the cake topper into the cake. That was it!
Of course, the cardmaker came out to play and used the same flowers plus the new Thank You Message Cover Plate to create a thank you card. (I actually could have made a birthday card instead because there is a Birthday Message Cover Plate but I made this card before I did the cake topper.) I started by cutting the Thank You Message Cover Plate from Dove White cardstock and then adhered it to a blush-colored card base using foam dots. I die-cut a lot of the flowers from the Envelope Accessories Fancy Dies and the Bouquet Accessories Fancy Dies first so I could try different color combos and just experiment.
I found it fun to play around with markers. Instead of coloring in the “Queen Anne’s Lace” the typical white and mint green, why not try coloring them in shades of yellow with dots of golden brown and make them yarrow instead?
I changed the same die-cut image into a hydrangea using variations of blues, purples, greens and a bit of white. I added green leaves and even a few beige and brown ones. All these pieces were mounted on the front of the die-cut Thank You Cover Plate.
I then had to try one in black, gray and gold…
I die-cut the Thank You Cover Plate from black and gold cardstock. I placed the gold cardstock under the black and moved it over slightly so that it would show outside of the black design. (You will need to trim any excess gold cardstock that shows up on the other side of the black design.) I then adhered it to the gray card base using foam dots because I love dimension. Don’t think you will ever find a card of mine without it somewhere.
To compliment the gold, I colored in my flowers with Copic Markers and then used an 18 kt. gold metallic paint marker around some of the details of the flowers and leaves. Made it feel all fancy and it brought the gold from the background into the foreground.
I turned the skinny leaves into blue bonnet blossoms-of sorts. Your imagination can make them into a lot of different leaves and flowers. Both of the flower sets are fabulous and I didn’t use everything that’s in each one!
My next card was of course, flowers. (For real?) But this time it was more like a flower shop. Oh yea, this has my name on it too. Lots of coloring but I found it relaxing. I added the two stamped and embossed sentiments from the Sending Love Mail set and I was done.
My last card up today is nautical and I thought I might make one flower-free but nope, had to put some on there too because they come with the set! Yay!
The background was created by blending Blue Hawaii Reactive Ink, Cornflower and Navy Mid-Tone ink on top of the Sea and Sky stencil. Two circles were cut from the Infinity Circle dies using Dove White Cardstock and stamped with the new Anchor stamp using Navy ink. I then used a smaller circle to cut the center out of one of the circles. Hand-cut red pieces adhered to the cut out circle made it a life preserver. I lined up the two stamped, Dove White circles and attached them together with foam dots. The rest of the designs were stamped and cut and then adhered to the card base. A hole punched at the top of the anchor was perfect for adding twine. I love the clean, nautical look and these designs are just that!
Whew! I think that’s it for me but I’m certain the possibilities are endless. If you are wanting to see more, check out Emily Midgett. She’s been busy too and always has some amazing cards to show.
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My, my, my! I absolutely love the cake topper! I would never have thought of that! Your cards are beautiful as well. I really like how you change up the colors on the small flowers – what a difference it makes. I’ve had my eye on that building/flower shop, too. How to choose…..
Stunning creations! I especially like the thank you so much cards
The cake decoration could be used for
so many occasions – baby shower,
wedding, etc. Love it. thanks for
the idea. txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com
Oh yes, I love your flower cards, Debi – you really brought those flowers to life!!
Fantastic creativity Debi. That cake is beautiful and I love the topper!
Floral creations are Spring-tactic. The cake also looks yummy. Wonderful different unique all are words to use on what your creations are.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
I just love how the card becomes a vase for the beautiful flowers.
Just beautiful as always!
I love all the flowers! It’s so you!! I especially love your cake topper and the flower shop projects. My family owned a nursery and flower shop in Garden Grove and I grew up delivering flowers and hanging out at the shop. The best was going into the walk-in refrigerator and smelling the aroma of all those flowers. Heavenly!! (Sadly, I never learned how to arrange flowers but appreciate those who do!) Thank you for sharing!
You did an amazing job with the flowers!
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OH!! WOW!! Stunning cards and cake decoration..the black ..gold oen is a masterpiece!
The coloring on the cake topper and floral cards is amazing. Not sure if I have the patience for the flower shop but your coloring is beautiful!
Your cards are always so beautiful and inspiring! Thank you.
The cake has me wanting some cake!! nice work on your art work here – stunning cards and the decor for the cake too! YUM
Beautiful cake topper! Great way to stretch your dies. All of the cards are lovely
I love the versatility shown in this post showcasing some of the new items from the spring Hero Arts catalogue.
Love the anchor card
Love the black thank you so so much card. The flowers add just enough pop of color.
Love the gold under the black Thank You and your flowers are simply beautiful!!
Love you style. That cake topper is so innovative.
These are all really cool cards but my favorite is the black “Thank You Cover Plate” card. Wow is that dramatic; I love it!
So many cute cards! Thanks for sharing!
Love your creative use of these dies & stamps for the cake topper.
I love those dies and I was so lucky to be able to get the kit when it came out. You coloring on the flowers is wonderful. The cake topper is awesome. Thanks for the great inspiration.
I love your floral cards and the awesome cake topper!
The flowers are just beautiful! I love how you decorated the cake with them…
That cake topper is really awesome!
Such beautiful casrds.
I love your floral cards! Hero Arts has great florals and looking forward to getting the Heroscape pond.
Your creations are always so beautiful! Can’t even choose a favorite. They are all stunning!!!
The shops scene is colored so beautifully! The nautical card may be my favorite, although all wonderfully done
Love your style and creativity. Your cake topper is so creative. And your floral thank you cards are amazing. I would never have considered placing the flowers over the cover plate the way you did. But it not only works, it’s beautiful! Looks like I need to do a little shopping.
Girl, you always rock it! Gorgeous cards!
Great projects as always.
Your cards are beautiful! specially the flowers one!
I absolutely love your colorful vibrant flowers! Absolutely beautiful.
I love your colorful flowers. They are stunning!
The anchor!
Gosh! I have to say I love love love your creativity!! Not only are the flower die cut colored AMAZINGLY, and oh my gosh I never thought of changing leaves to flowers, etc!!!!! but your cake topper is so unique and beautiful!! Thanks for always thinking out of the box and inspiring us all so much!!!!
Oh wow! Gorgeous flowers!
Wow Debi!
Exceptional work and creativeness!
Love all them flowers!
Such fantastic projects! I love the cake topper!
OH WOW!! I LOVE that cake topper!! All your cars are awesome too…I especially love the two Thank You So Much cards!!
Love all the cards – Beautiful. That cake topper is so creative. Thank you for sharing.
WOW, WOW, WOW!!! I loved seeing all of your awesome cards! This new Hero Arts catalog hop has been a bright spot in a cloudy and snow/ice bound day! Enjoying seeing all of the wonderful creations! Your “Hello Friend, Happy Birthday” card blew me away especially!
These are sooo stunning!! Thank you for the inspiration!
You’ve certainly opened my eyes to more possibilities with these versatile sets, I’d never envisioned creating a cake topper this way. If you love florals, by all means add them to every project you make, the black and gold is my fave! Thank you for sharing this lovely inspiration!
WOW! You have a wonderful talent and everything here is fab. The cake topper is genius and I really liked the thank you cards too.
Awesome cards. I love the flower shop stamp. Not sure i have enough patience to color it all.
Beautiful work – such gorgeous flower bouquets!
Beautiful inspiration, Debi! Such a creative way to showcase the new release as a cake topper!
I really like the florals on the black and gold background, so pretty!
So many beautiful projects! I love the cake topper!
Awesome cake topper and cards! Loving these beautiful floral designs!
Wow! Your projects are absolutely gorgeous! I love the cake topper!
Insanely creative and sophisticated
I love your examples. Offsetting the gold behind the black was perfect for the one card. Thanks for sharing your great ideas.
Now I want cake and fresh flowers. This catalogue has so many thing for my wish list… love the bouquet add ons and the floral shop cover die, which looks perfect for the peek a boo, is one of my most favs,
Your flowers are beautifully colored. They look so lovely paired with all of the other products. I really like your cake topper and the black and gold card. Everything is so pretty! Thanks for the inspiration!
Always a joy to look at your creations and see your talent! Hero Arts hop of new products is so fun!
OMG these are absolutely awesome! LOVE the cake topper! I too am a certified floral designer so I totally understand you choosing this set. BEAUTIFUL inspiration … thanks so much!
Beautiful cards and cake topper! So creative.
Thanks for sharing.
The cake topper is amazing. I love it! You are so creative
So many awesome cards! The cake topper is stunning, and doable! One artist did an envelope with a zillion flowers. This is stunning, but encourages me because it doesn’t involve 50 moving parts.
Debi,
Your cards are fantastic! Love your coloring on the flowers. And I especially love the flower shop scene! So fun. Thanks for the inspiration.
All I can say is… WOW!
Amazing cards, beautiful coloring & creative thinking for the cake topper.
Cake
and cards with such creativity! Win Win!!
Love the cake topper!!!
Love it all! Never would have thought to decorate a cake like that!
I love the floral dies!
What a creative way to use the cover die. Those beautiful florals really set if off. The cake topper is fabulous and could be so versatile. I really love the flower shop stamp, but the floral dies are a must!! Beautiful work.
Love the cards! And the cake topper is so creative! Thanks for sharing!
wow, wow, wow!! These are all gorgeous!! I LOVE that cake topper; what a genius idea!! And the black and gold card is stunning!
Wow! So many great projects but my favorite is that cake top. Really clever way to use those flowers. Thanks for all the wonderful inspiration!
Wonderful variety of projects. Love the cake decor and the anchor card.
Wow! Wow! Wow! Your creations are just amazing, Debi!! I love them all!! The idea of a cake topper is so clever and really gives a whole new look at how to use your stash!! All stunning and so clever!Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration! Stay safe!
I love how you used the thank you so much for with the flowers. Beautiful! Thank you for that inspiration!
Beautiful projects. I really love that cake topper!
WOW!! You totally went for it on this hop! Love all of massively creative cards and projects you created to showcase on this hop! Hops are such fun! So many wicked cool crafters and makes abound! THANK YOU!