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Every year I look forward with great anticipation to Hero Arts’ new releases and the 2014 catalogue is packed full of so many wonderful products! Thanks to the generosity of Hero Arts, I’ve had a chance to play with some of the new stamps and oh my goodness what fun I’ve had getting inky with them since they arrived!
For my first card I started off by using the cute owls and a sentiment from the Lil Hoot set. I think the Lil Hoot set is so adorable, with super cute images and a lovely range of sentiments. This set also happens to be one of Hero Arts Operation Write Home stamps. Hero Arts donates 25% of the profits from the sale of its OWH stamps to the Operation Write Home organisation. The frame for the owl was made from the outer part of the main image from the A Little set. On this card I also used the Tiny Flags and Tiny Star backgrounds which are such great background stamps and are ones I know I will use over and over again.
Supplies: Stamps (Hero Arts Lil Hoot, Hero Arts Tiny Flags, Hero Arts A Little and Hero Arts Tiny Star Background), card (white, kraft, blue & pink), VersaMark, white embossing powder, black ink, distress inks (antique linen & faded jeans), ProMarkers and glossy accents.
For the next card I again used the A Little stamp set. Although I've only had this set a little over a week, I have already lost track of the amount of times I’ve inked it up – I LOVE it so much. The other day I used it to make a wrap for a chocolate bar and I’ve also made numerous gift tags, using a variety of the sentiments, for use at a later date. This time I made another card and went on a bit of a pink rampage as you can see!
Supplies: Hero Arts A Little stamp set, pink & white card, pink Core'dinations card, Hero Arts pale tomato mid-tone shadow ink, VersaMark, white embossing powder, Sizzix dotted lattice embossing folder and heart rhinestones.
As I mentioned, there are lots of fun sentiments included in the A Little set, but I decided to add a different one to the little tag below:)
Stamp: Hero Arts A Little
Coming up to my birthday and Christmas, I may just have to strategically place the catalogue and tag somewhere in my house as a subtle, or maybe not so subtle, hint;)
Because I love all of the critters in the Lil Hoot set so much, I couldn’t stop at making one card and ended up making a little set of cards. It's hard to tell from the photos but parts of the images are layered on foam pads for some extra dimension. This was a really quick and easy process because of the way that the critters are drawn. I pulled the Tiny Flags background back out again for a bit of embossing on the backgrounds.
Supplies: Stamps (Hero Arts Lil Hoot, Hero Arts Tiny Flags and Hero Arts Be Happy), card (white, kraft, yellow, orange, green, blue and pink), black ink, VersaMark, clear embossing powder, glossy accents, ProMarkers, Nestabilities (circles and inverted scalloped circles), sewing machine and threads.
I just want to say thanks a million to Hero Arts for their generosity and yet another release packed full of must haves. A great big thanks to you too for visiting and to my hosti sisters who are so much fun and so inspiring! Now it’s time for you to hop to your next stop where the sweet and very talented Arlene McClung awaits your visit.
291 comments:
1 – 200 of 291 Newer› Newest»Oh my goodness Heather you have been busy, I love all your bright coloured cards, so pretty and really cute and I can see why you like the "Little" set so much, I can see lots of possibilities there!
I LOVE these cheerful and colorful cards! I think the "Tiny Flags" looks like a very useful stamp!
Ah, Heather! You have been having too much fun! I am soooo loving all of your backgrounds - most inspiring. And those dear critters - what's not to LOVE! Thanks for sharing and for your big heart!
Oh, my goodness, Heather! What a fantastic array of beautiful cards! You always come up with such wonderful designs and I ADORE all the bright colors you used! Fabulous work as always! ♥
P.S. - That Hero Arts tag is so darn clever! Sneaky you - hope it works! (hee, hee)
WOW! These cards are fabulous!!!!
I also am a critter fan and love your use of bright colors to show them off! LindaG
OH, how I love your set of cards using those adorable images!! And of course, who wouldn't love all that pink?? And the "Hero Arts" hint is perfect for family members who might need a hint!! Very cute idea!! It's fun hopping with you!!
Oh, how sweet and pretty these cards are, Heather!! Just beautiful!
I'm speechless.......you can do it all, Heather! Love the critters, but that pale pink card makes me swoon!
Love those adorable animal cards!! That tag is so clever. :). Love hopping with you this week. :)
Wow, I LOVE the cards with the OWH set. They are sooo cute! Any kid big or small would love them. Love the colors. I am also loving the tiny flag background!
Wow, those are fabulous! I love the bright colors and those little critters are too cute.
Colors and graphics are inspiring. I can't wait to give these new stamps a try.
Great batch of cards - the bright colours are perfect with the cute characters and yourromantic pink splurge looks fab!
Wonderful creations--love the owls.
Absolutely AHdorable Heather! Bright, fun, new ink, new stamps--the whole package to be sure! Well done with all your new Hero Arts goodies!
I just love that Little Hoot set. Great set for grandkids!Super cards, Heather!!!!
These cute critters is my fav. set of the release...just love what you did with them!
Heather, these are ADORABLE! I can't do cute - you nailed these stamp sets! And I HAVE to get that background stamp now that I see how you used it! Thanks for the inspiration!
Very cute cards, Heather-- I love your vibrant coloring!!
Love every single one! I must look at this stamp set again! You've definitely brought out the best use of them!
All your cards a just great - but my fave is the pink one with the "A Little" stamp set. Love what you did with it! I too am in love with it. TFS!
Love the little owlies.
Wow, Heather! So many adorable and amazing cards! I just adore how you've used these wonderful new stamp sets! Thank you for sharing so much terrific inspiration! And how sweet of you to make a "Hero Arts" tag! Love all of your creative and beautifully crafted ideas!
WOW you were a Busy girl Heather....Love Love Love your Creations all of them!! xo
Beautiful!! each card is better then its former. Love them all.
Like the animals, backgrounds, framing & so much more in your creations.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Such cute critters -- owls are my absolute favorite! The sentiments are perfect, too! Thanks! :)
So great to see all of your ideas and variations on a theme. Inspiring!
These cards are so much fun! Lovely design.
Great cards! You've done a wonderful job with this new release!
All so wonderful! I just love all the cards you made using the lil hoot set! I also loved your hero arts tag...very clever!
It is amazing how that tiny flag background stamp just grabs my attention, I love it embossed. Great cards!
Love how you let the background take a "role" in the layout of yout catds! Could not pick a favo...
Soooooooooooooooo cute!!! I love love love love love these!!!
I love these cards especially the one with the bears.
LOVE all of these, especially the adorable ones using the tiny flags stamp.
Love all the layers to your cards.
Super cute cards today and I adore the pink one in the middle, so soft and luxurious with lots of texture as well! Beautifully done!!
Super cute cards. Love your use of colors.
The animal stamps are really, really cute and I love the cards you've made with them. Also love the background stamps and the way you have used them. Great colours too!
Love the HA Tiny Star bg you used on your first wonderful card...all the cards are wonderful!
Your cards are wonderful...fun and colorful and with lots of great details. I wasn't sure I needed the animal and owl sets, but after seeing your creations, I think I do!!! :)
I love your pink card. Perfect for Valentine's Day! This is a must have stamp! So versatile! Love your critters cards too. So adorable! Thanks for the inspiration.
The tiny flags stamp + the little critters may be the some of the best releases ever! Love all the way you used both.
Way to rock the blog hop, Heather! You make each image coming to LIFE! I adore each one of them! That pink one is gorgeous...and that Hero Arts tag--->genius!
Lil Hoot is such a cute set. Your cards are so bright and cheery.
Great cards - I love the "A little" stamp set - so many options! Thanks for sharing your wonderful talents.
OMgoodness I just love your cards they are so cute and friendly so much fun to share You have done an excellent job. TFS
Your cards are so lovely - full of colour & fun. I think they are wonderful
Oh my gosh, such cute sets. The little critters are so sweet and all of your cards are great. I also love the tiny flags background stamp. Love the shine you put on it.
Love your cards. You have especially interesting backgrounds!
Cute cards!
Great job with the new release! I really like your designs!
the pink "love" card is just lovely - definitely need that dotted lattice embossing folder!!
So many great cards Heather! I love the cute animals, especially the owls, the triangle background and the bright colours. The pink card is very pretty also and what you did with the tag looks great! Thanks for sharing and the chance to win :-)
the pink card is gorgeous! i love the pink on pink!
Love the embossing with the tiny flags stamp!
Wow....ALL these cards are stunning and adorable! I definitely need more Copics so I can blend my colors better! Beautiful cards!
Gosh, fantastic cards. Love the critters. The owls are just so cute. Love how you embossed the little flags background with the brights. Such happy fun cards
Holy cow, you used all the stamps I ordered but you really got them right. What great cards.
My 7 yeras old son is in love with owl. He will be crazy for your adorable card.
Wow! Fantastic cards. Love the LOVE card and all the other little critter cards.
Your cards are so incredibly cute. I really like the way you did the background on each one. Very inspiring. Thank you!
Great inspiration and cards, especially for my grandkids!
Wow Heather, these cards are fantastic! I love that Lil Hoot set - and you have done some amazing things with it. I still want that flag bg I might have to go to my LSS today and see what they have!
Your cards are great. Nice choice of colors!
Too sweet & cute! I love those critters stamps! :)
What fun cards! My wish list just keeps getting longer. Thanks for the inspiration.
I love love love all your cards! I must get the Lil Hoot set now!!!!!!!!! Thanks for inspiring.
i love the "A Little" stamp set! so many possibilities!!!
Really fun cards. Loving the animal sets. I can see the pink card done in dark blues and browns for a guy. Thanks for sharing and making us look a some stamps we might have bypassed. tfs
Sharon c. The ' A Little' stamp set looks so versatile. I have the 'Little hoot' set and I liked the way you combined the sets, using the frame from the A Little set.
Love makes everything better is just beautiful, a very elegant card
I adored all of your cards especially the cute animal ones just awesome work
Those tiny flags get around and look great time an again! Definitely the next thing I purchase. Delightful cards all.
Oh Heather, your cards are all so colorful and sweet, just love them all ;)
Oh these are just darling! I love that it would be easy to create a card for a child from these stamps.
such cute lil critters!
thanks
Holly
Heather, I just love what you did with the darling stamps from Lil Hoot and the other animals. Gotta have 'em. Thanks for sharing and thanks for a chance to win a prize.
Love how you used the tiny flags stamp. All your cards are wonderful.
Heather - stunning creations - love them all. Love the new stamps from HA, you showcased them beautifully.
I just adore all you're cards. I love the backgrounds you used and the colors. I love the pink card and the little set. Lovely owl card. I am so loving all the Hero arts new releases. Thank you for sharing with us.
All cards so fun and cheerful Heather!
Wonderful cards Heather. That tiny flags background is so versatile. Gotta get my hands on that one. Love love love your critter cards. Fantastic.
OMGosh, Heather...you have done an AMAZING job playing with your new stamps! I love how you paired the different sets to create such a fun collection of cards!
Thanks so much for being part of the hop...I really enjoyed seeing your cards!
Just love your bright colored cards they are wonderful!!
Fun fun fun! Love the cute animals and all the bright colors!
Gosh, I love how you used that stamp as a frame for that owl card! TFS!!!
that is a great stamp set and you used it effectively to make a very nice set of cards. Good job!
Wonderful cards, I am loving those one's with the animals and that great triangle background!
Hi, Heather! Your cards are all so adorable and so nicely done!! I love the new stamps and you have really showcased them beautifully.
Cute, cute cards....love the owl card.
That love card is perfect. And a great use of the coordinations paper. Thank you.
Super fun cards!
I'm loving those embossed triangles and where you put your sentiments on the animal cards!
So adorable!
I love that adorable owl!
Oh, Heather! I love how you used A Little in so many different ways! I especially love the shout out to Hero Arts! ;) It's been so much fun hopping with you--always love our hostess reunions!
Your cards are so cute and very elegant !
Such delightful adorable cards Heather, love all your cutesy designs!!!
Heather: Your cards are a hoot. Owls are my obsession, then, I am tota-owly biased toward these little darlings. Very pretty lattice embossing template. Cheers!
Aww, these are so sweet!
I love the pink and white Chalk color scheme with the tomato ink!
Nicely done!
Great cards! I love
the owls and your
backgrounds.
Carla from Utah
Oh my goodness! I adore all your critter cards- so colorful and full of thoughtful details! Great job Heather!!
Great cards! I like those funny owls more and more! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
You really make cute cards. So bright and cheery too. I just love all of them especially the elephants. Really darling.
All of your cards are adorable and I love the "Little" stamp set. It has great sentiments and I think it is a must have set. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Your cards are fantastic, Heather! I love the bright colors and all the cute critters.
Lovely cards. I have said it before, and I will say it again, I just love that tiny flags background stamp and it is at the top of my next shopping trip!
All of your cards pop with fun and excitement! I like the animals on each of these and the color choices as well - thank you for the hop and for giving us inspiration with the new stamp sets! ENjoy your week!
AWK!!! Your little critter cards are so darn cute! My daughter loves owls so I'm always looking for owl images and these are adorable. Love all your cards...that pink one is gorgeous!
what fun little cards; love the pink embossed card!!!
Love how bright and cheery your cards are...beautiful job!
How cute!
Your cards are fabulous, love the designs and colours and I am definitely seeing how useful that tiny flags background stamp is, so totality want it!!
Fiona
Love embossing powder!
Love , love the tiny flags background. Perfect for your adorable cards, Heather! TFS!
Such a fab array of cards, Heather! Love the cute animals, tiny flags and vibrant colours - you have such a fun style :)
Great use of bright colours I'm never that brave -The pink card is just about right for me.
love the embossing
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Darling cards Heather. Love the sweet images, the coloring... the backgrounds look awesome!
So love your cards. Loving the owls.
Wow!! All of your cards are just awesome. Love how you used A Little to make a frame...so clever and pretty! And of course, your critters are darling...great coloring! :)
Love the primary colors of your cards
I knew I loved tiny flags when I saw it used on the first couple of days - but now I've seen how it looks with the clear embossing I can't wait to get my hands on it.
cute cards done with those stamp sets.
Such a fun and happy collection of cards, Heather ... I love that tiny flags background!
Your cards are awesome! I love the colors,the critters, and that versatile flag background.
What gorgeous cards! I love those Lil' Hoot images---so happy and sweet! That tiny flag background looks like a must, too! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Your cards could not be cuter. I love all the images and colors you used. My fave stamp -- tiny flags-- looks great as a background.
Fabulous cards!! I just love the a little.... Stamp set!
Great cards , Heather!
serious cuteness! Love all your fabulous cards!
Such adorable cards.
Love all those sweet designs!! The critters are so cute.
I just love those little critters, so versatile and cute. All your cards are really lovely. Thanks for sharing your talent.
So many cute cards! This release is packed full of must haves. Thank you for the inspiration.
Oh, I so want to emboss me some background now! What a cool look! TFS!
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Adorable animal cards! Love the beautiful embossed background with the elegant sentiment! Fabulous cards!
Oh my goodness, Heather, you have outdone yourself with all the darling Lil Hoot cards! Just love how you used the Tiny Flags behind them with all the little sweet touches like the stitched clouds. That little helpful hint for the Hero Arts catalog is so adorable too and what a gorgeous love card - maybe a Valentine for the DH? Such fun hopping with you this week!!
The critter cards are adorable! I like your use of the background stamp, the colors and the composition of the card. These would be perfect to whip up for lunch messages or to give as cute gifts.
Such cute cards! I love how the little critters eyes look at each other :)
Great cards Heather! I just got the tiny flags - terrific stamp that will be used ALOT! Thanks for sharing!
Your cards and colours just make me happy!
what fun cards - love how you embossed the backgrounds on the last cards - that really makes a fantastic background thanks for sharing
Barb Housner
Love all of your cards, especially the cute set! TFS
The little critters are adorable - I have fallen in love with them :) Thanks for all the inspirations! P.S. - loving that tiny flag background too :)
Those animal stamps are so adorable!
wow, this are really beautiful cards, thanks for amazing inspiration!
awww...Fantastic Done,Heather!Bright ,Happy,cute and Fun!
I absolutely adore all of these! So cute! And great job adding dimension to the cards by layering the animals.
Your animal cards are so colourful and cute Heather but my fave is the pink card with all the white embossing, so pretty!
So much cuteness. Love these cards, especially the owls.
Great cards, love them!!!!!!
Your cards are so fun! Thanks for the inspiration!
OMG the cards are so cute!
Heather I love your cards. They are so bright and cheery. I like the colours you used on the A little Love card with the background design.
Wow, great work... Love it all. Thanks for sharing...
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I love your cards! The colors are so cheerful and fun. Great tip on layering the critters for dimension.
Your projects are great! I love owls! They are so cute! Thanks for the inspiration!
These are adorable!!!!
Wow love all of your cards!
Love the bright and fun cards!
Great cards! Thanks for the ideas & inspiration and more stamps for my must-have list. ;-)
Love those owls so cute
Hi Heather--wonderful cards as always! I really love the look of that bg stamp embossed--onto my wishlist!
Beautiful inspiring work!
Those animals are just too darned CUTE!
Kris in Alaska
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I love these little animal stamps; the all pink card is very inspiring.
All of your cards are so gorgeous, Heather!!
Heather! You can do it all! Cute...classic...layers...embossing...your cards are all wonderful! What a showcase of the new hero Arts goodies! (And what a great tag...super hint!!!)
Cute cards.
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what a great assortment of cards!
Your cards are just adorable, I just want to smooch that cute little owl!
Your animal cards are SO ADORABLE!! I love the animal stamps!! And I can see why you made so many
The "A Little" stamp is Beautiful and so is the card!! I really like the background too.
Thanks for the Fantastic inspiration!
Heather....I just love your cards! They are soo fun and the colors are just brilliant and beautiful! Thanks for sharing such amazing talent with us :)
Your cute animal cards are the sweetest but I really really like the pink LOVE card...so beautiful!
Love your cards and I love how versatile the tiny flag background stamp is!
Love your fun cards - so much color and texture - WOW! Thank you for sharing these.
I think the frame on card 1 is so clever -- another reason to purchase that stamp set.
Please, don't ask me to pick a favorite, loved them all.
Wow every card is fabulous - I love your use of color on all of them!
WoW!! LOVING your cards for today!! Such NEAT designs and Colors!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
Very cute cards!
I love those little owls. Your cards are amazing!
Love, love, love your cards I'm most partial to the owls though love the bright colors TFS
Super cute! I like that background stamp.
Such cute cards! I love the set of cards!
the Tiny Flag & OWH set are mine already and they are so much fun to use. I really liked your colors & designs!
Adorable and very colorful cards. Love the owls.
Loved all your cards. Great work.
Your cards are so adorable, really love those owls!!
I agree with all the above ladies have said :D !! The owl card are adorable and the loved the second pink card too very beautiful !
wow Heather what a great selection of amazingly cute cards. Each and every one is just beautifully done.
Your cards are too stinkin cute. Thanks for sharing your talents.
Amazing cards! I really love how you are using the background in your cards. :) I just love your first card, those cute owls and the colors, wow! And the all pink card is wonderful. All of your cards are just fantastic. Thank you for sharing.
Katie B.
You certainly have been busy! All your cards are wonderful, especially love the pale pink card with the white embossing...really must get myself some embossing equipment!! Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful designs.
Great ideas for kids cards! Love the background stamp, also!
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