Click HERE for Reverse Confetti's Countdown to Confetti Day One -- Comment to Win!
Click HERE for Reverse Confetti's Countdown to Confetti Day Two -- Comment to Win!
Hero Arts will be giving away one GRAND PRIZE $100 Hero Arts shopping spree. The winner will be randomly chosen from all of the blog hop comments received by 11:59pm PST on Tuesday, September 8th. Check the Hero Arts blog for the announcement of the winner.
FREE shipping on US orders of $50 or more! No code needed
Okay, let's get to it, eh?! My first card is a fall inspired one. Fall has to be my FAVORITE season. I love dry, crisp & sunny days.
hero arts supplies: cardstock: earth mix layering papers stamps: branches bold prints, color layering fall trees, kelly's holiday planner icons ink: pumpkin pie, cup o' joe, just rust, butter bar, forever green, india ink black, unicorn white
I started with Hero Arts Earth Mix Layering papers. Love how the Branches Bold Prints pop with Unicorn White Pigment ink! I used the Color Layering Fall Trees on vellum, it makes it flow with the background.
These are the inks I used:
The sentiment was stamped in India Ink Black.....the sweet pumpkin is from Kelly's Holiday Planner Icons! I have bits of birch paper in my stash, the India Ink just sits on top of it rather than 'bleeding'. I like how it captures the 'fall' feeling on center panel.
Next up is a holiday card:
hero arts products: cardstock: blush mix & snow layering stamps: candy stripe bold prints, peace & joy ink: holiday reds/winter greens by lia, hero hues metallic, india ink black other: ribbon cutting set by lia
I love designing tall skinny cards! This one measures 3.5 inches x 5.5 inches. The base is from the Blush Mix. Yes, I love the Unicorn White Pigment ink! This time I used it with the Candy Stripe Bold Prints. My center panel is a Snow Layering Panel trimmed down to 3 x 4. I used a corner rounder on both the base panel and the white panel. The Peace & Joy set is one of my favorites. It is filled with pretty sentiments and other graphic details. I stamped the sentiment in Black India Ink...I followed it up with the various circles in:
Isn't that bow a fun way to finish off a card? It is the Ribbon Cutting Set by Lia. Can you tell what I used? (smiling) Yes, I upcycled a Starbucks Coffee Sleeve! I decided to use the corrugated side for the bow and for the ribbon part, I used the 'flat' side so that you can see a smidge of the text. For added interest I used a mini wooden clip.
Well, that's it for me! Next on the hop is the Fabulous Kristina Werner! In case you get lost along the way, here's the full list:
Really like your holiday card! Would be great for making bunch of them :)
ReplyDeleteLovely holiday cards Amy!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree stamp, so many great ideas
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just lovely Amy! Love that bow on your card :)
ReplyDeleteThe white background on the Fall card is awesome.
ReplyDeleteAmy, these are gorgeous!! That bow!!!
ReplyDeleteEverything is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteLove the corrugated bow!
ReplyDeleteOh goodie finally a fall card. I love making fall greeting cards and just hanging them up around my house
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous! LOVING that tree and that BOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, and thanks for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteLOve, LOve, and you rocked the SB's bow! Oh the company you keep, amy ... they are so lucky to be playing cards with you!
ReplyDelete=]
Beautiful cards. The tree (on your first card) is really neat.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I love the new stamps!
ReplyDeleteThat stepped tree stamp is a keeper.
ReplyDeleteLove all of the fun layers and the stripes & circles on your second card ... congrats again on your awesome new gig.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are simply charming. I like fall weather, too.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Love using the coffee sleeve, brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove the ideas outside the box or circle etc
ReplyDeleteLove the corrugated bow!
ReplyDeleteLike the tree on the vellum which almost looks like fabric. Like the crimped Kraft bow & how you attached it with a mini clothespin.
ReplyDeleteMelissaq
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I love that tree! Such a beautiful, simple card! Thanks
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very beautiful!!! I love those bow in the holiday card; )
ReplyDeleteLove the bow, great use of something you would normally toss!
ReplyDeleteanother wonderful card in the hop. Love it
ReplyDeletethat bow though ;)
ReplyDeletelovely projects Amy! TFS
ReplyDeleteDolly
Oh, these are both BEAUTIFUL!! Love them!
ReplyDeleteBeaut cards, Amy! Love all of the colour and textures! Fall is my fave creating season too!
ReplyDeleteyour cards are both gorgeous.. I adore the first one.. Yay for Fall..
ReplyDeleteI love the fall card!
ReplyDeleteOH my goodness, this fall card is absolutely adorable, what a perfect combination! And the bow sure makes the second card, NEED that die!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work, Amy!!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, Amy - that little pumpkin on the first one is such a cute addition to your gorgeous card!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteI love both cards, but I'm specially awed by the fall one. I think I *need* that tree stampset!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so original! Love the bow :)
ReplyDeleteNice cards! Fall on is my favorite...too early to think Christmas
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely "twiggy" background for your Fall card
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!! Love your fall card!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteNice cards!
ReplyDeleteI want to make both of these cards, they are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I LOVE the colors on the second one especially - the bow is amazing!
ReplyDeletehousesbuiltofcards@gmail.com
www.housesbuiltofcards.blogspot.com
I loved the bow idea! I've always wondered what to do with the tiny clothespins that I've somehow managed to gather along these years, and now I have my answer! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the layered fall leaves!
ReplyDeleteAnd the tree can be used for the other seasons changing the color palette.
ReplyDeleteVery interesting and fun cards! Love the color combinations.
ReplyDeleteI especially love your fall card - the layered fall tree looks like lots of fun to use!
ReplyDeleteI dig the background on the "happy fall" card. I pained a wine glass with that sort of tree branch thing going on.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on both but that bow is especially an eye catcher.
ReplyDeleteLove how you stamped the tree on vellum so it would blend with the background. The corrugated bow is very clever. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI love Fall, too, and those branches really do pop. The holiday card is my favorite, though, and I have to copy that bow! Excellent!
ReplyDeleteThe background stamp is beautiful. Great touch for that lovely fall card.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Amy! Love the holiday card! My favorite to make. :)
ReplyDeleteWow, love these!!!! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteThe card with the candy cane background has me excited for the holiday season!
ReplyDeleteI think I need that tree stamp! Just beautiful Amy!
ReplyDeleteLove your projects!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the tiny pumpkin on the first and OF COURSE I adore the sleeve bow!
ReplyDeletePretty cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects, Amy! I especially love the white on kraft background on the first card!
ReplyDeleteBeautyful cards.
ReplyDeleteI like the first a little bit more....think because of the colors.
Beautiful cards. I really like the fall card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, and I LOVE the upcycled coffee sleeve into a bow!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree layering stamp. So many possibilities! Awesome cards :)
ReplyDeleteNicely done especially your fall card.
ReplyDeletewhat wonderful ideas! I love the bow with the little clothes pin. i'm starting to get into cardboard (who thought I would ever say that lol. my family thinks I have lost my mind. lol) your cards are so inspiring. thank you so much
ReplyDeleteTerrific blending and use of colors!
ReplyDeleteSimply elegant!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Amy. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteI really like the holiday card.... And I will be saving my hot cup holders from now on!
ReplyDeleteLove these Amy! And love that you made your bow from an Sbux sleeve. Of course you did! :-)
ReplyDeleteThe tree looks like it is stamped of fabric!
ReplyDeleteTwo wonderful designs! have a great long weekend Amy!
ReplyDeleteLove the projects! Creative use of a non-crafty supply!
ReplyDeleteTwo gorgeous cards, Amy! Once again, you've planted a smile alll over my face! Your creativity is such a gift; thank you for sharing it with us.
ReplyDelete~carol
Amy, I just love the soft Autumn colors and the bold, cheery Christmas colors! Such a clever idea to add dimension with an upcycled coffee sleeve! ♡
ReplyDeleteLOVE both cards Amy! The little pumpkin in the first card really add that something special! And the Starbucks bow? Perfectly Amy!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! :)
ReplyDeleteLOVE your fall card.... L O V E it!!!! Your Christmas one is a beauty, too... but, Amy, I LOVE that fall card!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card with stripes is amazing. I love the colors and the graphics.
ReplyDeleteGreat holiday cards, Amy! Love that fun corrugated bow.
ReplyDeleteAwesome fall card, but especially love the Christmas one. Such an original idea for the bow.
ReplyDeleteAmy, amazing inspiration. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are well done love the new Hero arts products.
ReplyDeleteLovely... I really want the bow cutting die..
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards =)
ReplyDeletevery cute cards! Love the tree with falling leaves! Have a great weekend!
ReplyDeletewhat beautiful cards you showed! greetings from Holland, Petra
ReplyDeleteSo classy and elegant card.Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards as usual, that showcase the Hero Arts release so well. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteboth holiday cards are soooo cute!!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute.
ReplyDeleteSimple but clean and elegant! Love these!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I'll have to give white pigment ink another look.
ReplyDeleteSweet!!!! Shoulda grabbed me them unicorn pastels !!!!
ReplyDeleteReally like both cards but the fall tree card my fav!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, both!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Amy! Love the softness of the first one ♥
ReplyDeleteLovin' the names of those colors....Pumpkin Spice and Cup O Joe! Love that tree stamp...it's one I have on my list!
ReplyDeleteFABULOUS designs all around, Amy! Love the fall card and the holiday one is lovely! Very happy for you that you are on the HA team! Congrats!!
ReplyDeleteGreat card, love the sentiment
ReplyDeleteVery nice.
ReplyDeleteLove the tall skinny card... Definitely going to make a couple of those!
ReplyDeleteI'm so in love with the tree stamps, love your projects the are adorable and love that you did the tree different.
ReplyDeleteHugs and Happiness,
Briana C.
Wow!! These are sooo Pretty!!
ReplyDeleteI'm liking these new products from Hero Arts. Thank you for sharing your pretty fall and holiday card!
ReplyDeleteOh, so pretty!
ReplyDeleteHow cute! I love the Starbucks touch!! So creative.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards ! Love them! Thanks for sharing your ideas.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards when you're making several - beautiful!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteBoth are beautiful Amy. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteFall is in the air
ReplyDeleteLove love love the Fall card!! The peace& joy card is fab too!!
ReplyDeleteOoh fabulous fall card - I love the tree and the Kraft card background! A pretty tag too xxx
ReplyDeleteNice cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteChristmas card is my favorite.. But I like Fall card too. Thanks for sharing and inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - i have little clothes pins too so i'm all set to make this one!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeletewow! The first card is beautiful. I love both of them though
ReplyDeleteLove the fall card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteThat bow die is calling to me!
ReplyDeleteThanks! Nice cards!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely.
ReplyDeleteSeriously love the fall tree!
ReplyDeleteLove the layered tree on vellum over the background! Fabulous
ReplyDeleteYour cards make me smile.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous... I have to agree with you about fall. I love all the seasons.. but something about going from summer to fall... it's like taking a nap in the afternoon... it just feels good. great cards... love the looks you achieved.. thanks for sharing and the chance to win :)
ReplyDeleteAwesome! That layered tree stamp set is on my wish list!
ReplyDeletethe tree card is my fave
ReplyDeleteSo fun :) great look :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the products. Great design and colors.
ReplyDeleteYour card designs are so amazing, love the layered tree!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I also love fall and I really like the tree stamp.
ReplyDeleteI like the candy cane striped background on the holiday card. It's a great idea/
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous fall card! The fall colors are beautiful and I love the pop of white twigs in the background!!
ReplyDeleteYour fall card is remarkable. So nice
ReplyDeleteTwo great cards. Beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute!
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards! I especially love the backgrounds :)
ReplyDeletePretty tree!
ReplyDeletesuper cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to recycle the starbucks sleeves on cards! Looks super cute as a bow. Lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fabulous! Love the upcycled bow.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, so happy to see fall colors!
ReplyDeleteThe vellum is perfect for this fall card.
ReplyDeleteSweet cards! The Starbucks bow is perfect
ReplyDeleteLove the starbucks coffee sleeve bow - such a clever idea!
ReplyDeleteNoreen
Crafty Journal
Great cards!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love the itty bitty clothespins
ReplyDeleteLove that you up cycled the bow.
ReplyDeleteLove your creations, and I am so ready for fall too.
ReplyDeleteLoving the stamped background on the first, so pretty, and that second is so striking and CAS, I just love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the vellum and the recycled item for the bow!
ReplyDeleteVery creative cards....beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAwesome! Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteThe peace and joy card is so cute, but I also love your fall card! Fall is my favorite time of the year!
ReplyDeleteI am in love with that bow!! I am so glad you like fall.... the fall card is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteIt looks like there is a little stitching on the velum of the first card. Did you do that on a sewing machine, with a special needle? It's really cute!
ReplyDeleteLovely!! I love that bow!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love your colors - refreshing! TFS
ReplyDeleteBirch paper Fab, Tall and skinny Fab. Really great cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove the corrugated look of the bow.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards to showcase the new products - fab, fab, fab, Jo x
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The corrugated bow was the perfect touch!
ReplyDeleteReally cute!Thanks for share.
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute cards!!
ReplyDeletegreat soft colors in your first card - they are both excellent! :)
ReplyDeletegreat soft colors in your first card - they are both excellent! :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely and I am happy you recycled!!
ReplyDeleteLove the tree branch background stamp...Looks fabulous on kraft paper in white. It is now on my wishlist!
ReplyDeleteI really love the tree card! Autumn is my favorite time!
ReplyDeleteFall is my favorite season, and your Fall card is spectacular! Thanks
ReplyDeleteLOVE the fall card, my favorite time of year too! Great organic feel and so much texture!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards
ReplyDeleteThe white pigment ink on your fall card gives the background an antique looking finish. That image would work on a spring card as well. I like it.
ReplyDeleteGreat fall card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Amy! So happy to see you on the hop!
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that tree! Congrats on joining the Hero Arts team...I look forward to seeing more of your work with them!! :)
ReplyDeleteLike how we are breaking out our vellum again. Pretty cards.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE you Happy Fall tree card! Super sweet and very unique!
ReplyDeleteLoved your sleeve bow and the really pretty background stripes!
ReplyDeleteThe corrugated bow was my favorite element of all the work you displayed here. You have a unique style somewhat subtle but ever so mod and eye catching.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I Love the how you used the new stamps!
ReplyDelete