Tag Archives: Hero Arts
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Die cut made with Spellbinders Nestabilities “Resplendent Rectangles”
- Patterned papers – from Echo Park “Victoria Gardens” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Pearls – Queen and Company
This was the Mother’s Day card I made for my mom. I had to post it late today so she wouldn’t see it online before she received it! I used the sketch at Clean and Simple Stamping #140 for inspiration. This was the first time I’d used this die, which is ornate and very pretty. The colors are very Spring-y and the pearls made it seem more elegant. Happy Mother’s Day, Mom! Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamps – Hero Arts “Diamond Zig Zag Background” for Basic Grey; Hot Off the Press “Happy Patterns,” and Hero Arts “Everyday Sayings”
- Patterned papers – Glitz “Uncharted Waters” 6 X 6″ paper pack
- Bling – Stampendous – Diamond Dot Stickers – Gold round
- Kraft cardstock
I made this card with inspiration from the His and Hers Online Card Class. This class is giving us ideas to use similar supplies or design ideas to create cards for both men and women. I made the background using the Hero Arts background stamp with my Hero Arts Unicorn white pigment ink pad. The pattern on the background stamp had some similar lights/darks to the patterned paper I used, which made it sort of interesting. I then stamped the little motifs from the Hot Off the Press clear set onto the red chevron patterned paper. I popped up the stamped circles with a little dimensional adhesive and then added some gold stickers. With the bold patterns I chose, I had intended for this to be a masculine card. However, when I look at it, I think it can really go either way for either a male or female recipient. Thanks for visiting today.
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- Stamps – Hero Arts “Pocket Watch” and Inkadinkado “Gem Stone Alphabet”
- Die cuts – made from Spellbinders Nestabilities “Oval Medallion Labels”
- Patterned papers – Fancy Pants “Country Boutique” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Cardstock – Bazzill
This was the last of my cards for Dads that I created for Operation Write Home (OWH) for the Father’s Day deadline. This past week, the OWH Midweek Throwdown was an All About Time challenge. Pocket watches and Dads kind of go together, so I thought this would be a natural combination. I’ve had all of these stamps in my stash for quite some time, so it was fun to put them altogether. Thanks for visiting.
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- Patterned paper (tie) – K & Company “TC Small Dot”
- Punch – Martha Stewart “Embossed Button”
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Father’s Day Message”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Twine – Doodlebug Designs
- Gold brads
I love this card design! I made it by following a tutorial by Sandy Allnock, Executive Director at Operation Write Home (OWH). It is right up there with the Origami neckties that my son and I make every year for OWH! The details are really nice, especially the scored lines that emulate tucks in the shirt and the gold buttons. It was lots of fun to make and I hope to make more to ship off prior to the Father’s Day deadline of April 30th for OWH. Enjoy, and thanks for stopping by!
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Year Round Sentiments”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Dolled Up” 6 X 6″ paper pad
- Die cuts made with Hero Arts “Frame Cuts: Rectangle Frame” set
- Baker’s Twine – Doodlebug Designs and American Crafts
- Cardstock – Bazzill
I made this card for the Operation Write Home Midweek Throwdown: Tags ‘n Twine.” I used the card sketch for Day 90 at 365 Cards for design inspiration. I created the tag by applying Ranger Distress inks (Weathered Wood and Scattered Straw). I then spattered it with water for a little visual interest, edged it with the same blue ink I stamped the sentiment with, and then added the baker’s twine. The distressed look of the tag worked well with the patterned paper I chose for the background. I love the die cuts I made with the Hero Arts die! I’m going to have to play with those chevrons some more! Thanks for stopping by today.
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- Dies – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Blossom Three”
- Patterned paper – My Mind’s Eye “Dolled Up” collection
- Cardstock – BoBunny “Coral Dot”
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Embellishments – Prima “Say it in Pearls”
- Gems – Darice
I wanted to get one more Mother’s Day card finished for the Operation Write Home deadline coming up at the the end of the month! This was a quick one I did, inspired by the Online Card Classes “Pattern Play” course – Day 1. I was able to showcase several different patterned papers from a 6 X 6″ paper pad I recently acquired by My Mind’s Eye. It fulfilled the 20 Minutes or Less Time’s Up challenge at 365 Cards as well! Hurray! Enjoy and have a great day!
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- Background stamp – Hero Arts “Branch Background”
- Sentiment stamp – Hero Arts “Year Round Sentements”
- Leaf stamp – Hero Arts “Scattered Leaves”
- Patterned paper – Karen Foster Designs “Lime Twist” and My Mind’s Eye “Indie Chic: Citron”
- Bling – Darice “Earth” gems
- Clear Embossing Powder
- Ranger Distress Inks
- Cardstock – Bazzill and BoBunny
I created this main background paper by combining the Karen Foster paper and branch background stamp listed above. I learned this technique from Day 2 of the Online Card Classes Pattern Play class, which has really been a great class. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Patterned paper – BoBunny “Serenity”
This is a super simple card that features some pretty floral patterned paper. I was inspired by the Online Card Classes “Pattern Play” class, Day 3 lesson. I broke up this large pattern by cutting it up into strips to be used as the background for a sentiment. I am continuing to try to make Mother’s Day cards for Operation Write Home, so this paper seemed perfect. I outlined the edge of the floral background and sentiment with white pen dashed lines for a little more (hopefully) interest. Thanks for visiting.
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- Digital image – Sweet ‘N Sassy “Blue Morpho Butterfly”
- Embossing folder – Cuttlebug “Poppy” by Anna Griffin
- Stamp – Hero Arts “Mother’s Day Message”
- Die cuts – Spellbinders Nestabilities “Standard Circles Large” and “Eyelet Circles”
- Cardstock – BoBunny
- Ribbon – Creative Impressions swirl organdy
This was a fun challenge for the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Midweek Throwdown this past week. We had a Tic Tac Toe game and had to choose a “row” of elements to make a card. I chose Embossing, Blue and Ribbon. I colored the image with Copic markers and mounted it on an embossed background. Then I tied it up in a bow. Thanks for stopping by.
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- Stamp – My Favorite Things “Fred Bear Catches Some ZZZs”
- Sentiment stamp – Hero Arts “Everyday Sayings”
- Patterned papers – Basic Grey “Pyrus” and My Mind’s Eye “Citron: What a Day: Forest Paper”
- Cardstock – Bazzill
- Bling – Queeen & Co. Twinkle Goosebumps
Here’s a nice, sleeping bear (complete with sleeping mouse) to cheer up a card recipient. I made this card for the Operation Write Home Stars and Stamps Sketch Challenge #162, using one of my new My Favorite Things stamps that I got from a recent OWH fundraiser. I colored the image with Copic markers and made panels with some patterned papers from my stash. A very straightforward design with just a touch of bling. Thanks for visiting today.
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