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The New Hero Arts Summer Catalog Launch for 2021, Blog Hop and THREE Giveaways!

20 May

I know it’s a tad bit early to be releasing June’s My Monthly Hero Kit but it is the PERFECT time to share the NEW Hero Arts Summer Catalog for 2021! There are so many fabulous, unique and diverse products that are sure to inspire you! With this new release we are also having and blog hop and THREE giveaways because we want to make sure your creativity bucket is full and, with a little bit of luck, you will win $50.00 to use towards any Hero Arts products. Such a generous offer from an amazing company. For more information on how to enter as well as to how to connect with the blog hop, make sure to scroll to the end of this post. All links to products are also there as well. Of course reading or rather looking in-between is good too! So many wonderful designers are sharing their take on the latest products, and honestly, the team members and guests always take it to the next level! I cannot wait to read their blogs too!

Today I am sharing three cards I designed for the catalog, all are very different but none are difficult to create.

First up is this mixed media twist on the new Barrel Wave HeroScape. I’m going to be very transparent here. I had no clue what I was going to do. I felt that everything I thought to do had been done before so I finally kind of gave up, you know, as I moved my mind out of the way, and let go. This card was the result and it was so fun!

I inked up the waves in several different colors of Reactive Inks (list linked below) and stamped them onto a piece of watercolor cardstock. When done, I lightly misted it with water and let it do its thing. That was it. I love how this made a watercolor swirl almost like a whirlpool. It’s different than a wave and I think it’s great to find multiple ways to use a stamp set. I trimmed it down to 4″ x 51/4″ so that it sat inside of a top-folded Dove White card base. The sentiment was stamped onto a strip of Dove White cardstock and adhered over the top of a rectangular die-cut, cut from trimmings of the leftover design image. Here’s what the set looks like…

My second card is a glitzy version of Paris. If you have never been there, Paris and the Eiffel Tower are like magic at night. This was what stood out on my trip there. I used the NEW Looking Glass Paris, 3 piece die-cut set. It’s a great set for adding dimension and building out a background. I layered my three pieces together to form this view of the Eiffel Tower. The Dove White cardstock in the background was lightly sponged with Soft Granite Ink and misted with Gold Glitter Metallic Ink. I added a few tiny star sequins. The black cardstock in the forefront was stamped with Script Bold Prints using the Gold Glitter Metallic Ink and then misted lightly with it as well. A stamped an embossed sentiment and a few gold stars finished off this celebratory card. Makes me want to go back!

Here’s what the three piece set looks like…

And my third card for today is the NEW festive Floral Motif Stencil with Happy Birthday Cursive sentiment wooden stamp (new too!) Let me say, you cannot go wrong with a good stencil! I inked the background with Reactive Inks, Lemon Drop, Creamsicle and Fruit Punch in an ombre fashion (no stencil), then laid the stencil on top and using a blending brush, added ink in the same ombre fashion, but going darker in application. It was lightly splattered with white ink, a colored snippet from the Flower Garden Fancy Die added to the bottom of the matted and stamped sentiment and attached to the card base.

So there you have my little introduction to a fabulous Summer catalog for 2021. If you are looking for more inspiration check out Emily Midgett. She’s next on the hop and always creates something fabulous. Did you miss out anywhere along the hop? Get the links here…


Hero Arts

Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka

Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer McGuire

Thanks for reading a bit. Will be back again here soon! And for all of you who have been so kind and thoughtful in your comments in the past, thank you! I read each and everyone. I can’t always respond but I want you to know, you have truly made my day.

XO,

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We will give away THREE $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, May 30th at 11:59pm pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

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  1. Melissa SunshineHoneyBee says

    May 20, 2021 at 10:24 am

    Wonderful variety of creations with great backgrounds.
    Melissa
    “Sunshine HoneyBee”

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  2. Mary Beth says

    May 20, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Great way to use the waves. Really great cards!

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  3. Anneleise Hampson says

    May 20, 2021 at 11:48 am

    Wow your waves card really showcases the beautiful inks!

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  4. Kinjal Trivedi says

    May 20, 2021 at 11:56 am

    I really love the way you made that little frame in the waves card.. it makes so much of a cool impact <3

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  5. Roxanne Tellini says

    May 20, 2021 at 12:02 pm

    That Barrel Wave card is so psychedelic. What an amazing background.

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  6. Sharon Gullikson says

    May 20, 2021 at 12:45 pm

    The navy and gold is such a dramatic look. It is gorgeous!!

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  7. Sarah Biswabic says

    May 20, 2021 at 12:54 pm

    Your Birthday cards are so colorful and your Anniversary card is so beautiful!

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  8. Susan B says

    May 20, 2021 at 1:49 pm

    I’m absolutely in love with the Eiffel Tower!!!

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  9. Fonda Rush says

    May 20, 2021 at 2:06 pm

    I love your Eiffel Tower card. It’s magical!

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  10. DebbieP says

    May 20, 2021 at 2:09 pm

    Lovely cards…

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  11. Jackie Parkins says

    May 20, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    Beautiful cards! I love those watercolor waves on the first one.

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  12. Lindar C says

    May 20, 2021 at 2:35 pm

    wonderful cards! I really like the Looking Glass series.

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  13. Meghan Kennihan says

    May 20, 2021 at 2:41 pm

    Gorgeous cards! I LOVE the Anniversary one!!

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  14. Melissa Leftrick says

    May 20, 2021 at 3:02 pm

    Gorgeous cards!!!! I love the waves!!

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  15. Linda Gorman says

    May 20, 2021 at 3:09 pm

    Great cards! The waves are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

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  16. Geri S says

    May 20, 2021 at 3:10 pm

    Oh my gosh! Beautiful cards! My wish list is growing fast with this new catalog by seeing such terrific inspiration lie this! Thanks so much!

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  17. Susanbcards says

    May 20, 2021 at 4:05 pm

    Beautiful cards! I LOVE the anniversary card…great hint for a trip to Paris!

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  18. Elaine H. says

    May 20, 2021 at 4:40 pm

    Truly lovely cards and great ideas.

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  19. Lorraine Gall says

    May 20, 2021 at 4:52 pm

    Love your cards, especially the looking glass version!

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  20. Mary Ann Reilly says

    May 20, 2021 at 7:22 pm

    These are lovely and unique cards. The ocean one feels like you are really there. Well done!

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  21. Michele W says

    May 20, 2021 at 7:23 pm

    Amazing cards. My favorite is the anniversary card. Thanks for sharing!

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  22. karenladd says

    May 20, 2021 at 7:41 pm

    Wow, what a creative way to use that wave stamp set. It’s just gorgeous with all the color and movement!

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    • Susan Young says

      May 25, 2021 at 7:26 am

      Gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing your inspiration!

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  23. Carol Wortman says

    May 20, 2021 at 8:15 pm

    Holy moly, the creative bucket is definitely full of wonderful inspiration! Cool catalogue so far!

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  24. Cynthia O. says

    May 20, 2021 at 8:34 pm

    Beautiful group of cards, Debi. Love the water color effect of the first card.

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  25. Alma Dirpaul says

    May 20, 2021 at 9:47 pm

    Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.

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  26. Lauryne Cunningham says

    May 21, 2021 at 5:10 am

    Your cards are gorgeous! I love what you did with the wave stamp on the first card!

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  27. Ceal says

    May 21, 2021 at 6:53 am

    Beautiful work. That first card is AhMazing!!

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  28. Carrie Arii says

    May 21, 2021 at 7:29 am

    Great card ideas! I love the backdrops you created to showcase your cards!

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  29. Sheri Kempke says

    May 21, 2021 at 9:00 am

    Great cards! I love those layered windows dies, so smart!

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  30. MIchelle Hackett says

    May 21, 2021 at 9:03 am

    WOW! The waves on the first card are amazing!!!! LOVE! LOVE LOVE the Paris card. It’s my favorite place in the whole world. So romantic, and the colors are perfect. The stenciled card is just lovely. Stencils have come such a long way, and are so versatile. I love using them with texture pastes.

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  31. Dee Earnshaw says

    May 21, 2021 at 12:26 pm

    wow your cards are awesome – love the anniversary card – so magical

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  32. Jeanne Beam says

    May 21, 2021 at 12:34 pm

    Gorgeous cards! Love the Paris card…
    Thanks for sharing.

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  33. Mary Holshouser says

    May 21, 2021 at 4:29 pm

    The movement in that first card is spectacular.
    Love the gold Eiffel Towel. The starry
    background around it is wonderful.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  34. Pat Bethke says

    May 21, 2021 at 5:00 pm

    Oh wow, more great cards. Thank you for sharing.

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  35. Marisela Delgado says

    May 21, 2021 at 6:10 pm

    Hola, Debi! Girl, that Paris card……WOW! Fabulous cards like always! So beautiful! 😀 Have a great weekend!

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  36. Janice Hixon says

    May 21, 2021 at 7:14 pm

    Your cards are all fabulous! The wave card’s colors are so pretty. How clever to turn one stamp upside down. The Paris card is so elegant and I love the 3D effect. The stencil on the last card really shines. It is going to be a very versatile tool.

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  37. Denise Bryant says

    May 21, 2021 at 11:00 pm

    Beautiful cards! The one with the waves is just gorgeous! Love the colors!

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  38. Andre M. says

    May 22, 2021 at 8:08 am

    The first wave background is spectacular! The blue and gold of the Paris card are really magical. Thank you for sharing your creative cards!

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  39. Nancy Knapp says

    May 22, 2021 at 10:22 am

    I love your cards. So creative and colorful. Thanks for sharing.

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  40. Helen F says

    May 23, 2021 at 3:00 am

    Brilliant cards!! I love your use of colour. Your black and gold card with the Paris diecuts is stunnin!! Love it!!Thanks so much for your super inspiration! Stay safe! 🙂

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  41. Tina Anderson says

    May 23, 2021 at 5:15 am

    Great cards! I love the new floral motif stencil.

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  42. Meital says

    May 23, 2021 at 10:39 am

    I love everything you made

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  43. Sue D says

    May 23, 2021 at 4:33 pm

    Wonderful and creative cards!

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  44. Judy Inukai says

    May 24, 2021 at 4:27 am

    Awesome cards. LOVE the Paris card. What an amazing way for a couple to remember a special trip – We’ll always have Paris.

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  45. Cindy Graham says

    May 24, 2021 at 8:50 pm

    love love love the Just Waving Card; saw it on the “live” broadcast, and it tipped my hand – gotta have that barrel wave!

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  46. Gail Spresser says

    May 25, 2021 at 6:07 am

    All these cards are beautiful. Loving the colors in the waves. Thank you for sharing.

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  47. Stacey Kowbel says

    May 25, 2021 at 8:51 am

    Wow, stunning cards! I love how you used the wave stamp – gorgeous!

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  48. Brooke Guadagno says

    May 25, 2021 at 12:56 pm

    I love all your cards. Everyone is so different than the other. The wave card is to die for.

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  49. Josmary says

    May 26, 2021 at 10:13 am

    I could look at your cards all day. They are so so pretty. This summer release is amazing.

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  50. Lisa C says

    May 26, 2021 at 3:23 pm

    Beautiful job using the new release! Your creativity is inspiring!

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  51. Eva N says

    May 27, 2021 at 5:41 am

    Great cards. The Paris Looking Glass card is so sophisticated and it is nice to ser a different way to use the wave set.

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  52. Dee Earnshaw says

    May 28, 2021 at 1:44 pm

    WOW – love your cards – so colorful and creative

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  53. Karen L K says

    May 30, 2021 at 11:42 pm

    Nice cards! Very interesting coloring on the wave card! The black and gold is perfect for the anniversary card with that Looking Glass die.

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