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Hero Arts Spring 2024 Catalog Release Blog Hop | Hero Arts

Hello Crafty Friends! I am super EXCITED to celebrate the AMAZING new release from Hero Arts! Today we are celebrating the release of the Spring 2024 Catalog! The new catalog is truly beautiful, it is full of amazing new stamps, dies, stencils, a new collaboration with Ralph Tyndall, and so much more! Be sure to join the Hero Arts Creative Team and Special Guests for all the amazing inspiration, I know you will truly be inspired by all the gorgeous products and projects! I will be sharing the hop information below, as well as links to the Spring catalog, and the individual products I used! Be sure to comment along each stop at the hop for a chance to win a GIVEAWAY (details are below). For my first project I am going to share a tag with you using the Butterfly Pattern Stencil, so let’s get started!

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Early Blossom Dies with Pattern | Birch Press Design

Hello Crafty Friends! I hope you had a great weekend! I am excited to share a new release with you from Birch Press Designs – the beautiful Early Blossom Contour Layers die set! I love florals and these dies make it so easy to create with! So let’s get started!

I started by die cutting the florals using Hammermill white card stock. I then ink blended each of the layers using a combination of dye inks (Simon Says Stamp, Hero Arts). Once all the inking was complete, I adhered each of the layers together using liquid glue.

Next I started to work on the background tag for my floral die cuts. I started with a pre-made tag then added papers and collage paper to the tag. I used the Anemone Grove Paper pad, as well as collage paper from my stash. I ripped pieces of paper for a distress look, then adhered them with collage medium. I allowed this to dry, then inked up the background using Distress Oxide Inks. I used: Antique Linen, Pumice Stone, Peacocks Feathers, Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, and Mustard Seed. I layered these on, as well as splattered with water droplets for added texture.

Next I added Translucent Crackle Paint to sections of the tag, allowed this to dry, then applied Distress Crayons over the top of the crackle paint. I also added some paper glaze to sections for added texture. I then added splatters to the tag using black and gold. I then adhered all the layers together using liquid glue and foam tape. The wood grain paper paper in the center of the tag is from Memory Box and it is in the color cream. I applied ink and sponging to the paper for added texture.

I chose a pre-made sentiment from my stash and adhered this to my tag as well. I darkened the edges of the tag using Distress Ink in Ground Espresso using a blending tool, as well as additional texture using a sea sponge. The tag was completed with twine for the top, as well as lace and a button.

I had a lot of fun putting this together! I encourage you to use your pattern paper in new ways to add texture to your card bases and backgrounds too!

I appreciate your support! Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support! Have a great week!

Shopping Links

Hero Arts

The Ink Stand

Butterfly Breeze Meadow | Unity Stamp Company

Hello Crafty friends! I wanted to stop in to share a beautiful background stamp from Unity Stamp Company – Butterfly Breeze Meadow! This is a previous background of the month stamp and it is truly a dream to color! So let’s get started!

I started with a piece of Hammermill cardstock.  I inked blended around the edges of the panel using Distress Oxides in: Antique Linen, Pumice Stone, Wild Honey, and Vintage Photo.  I allowed the panel to completely dry, I then prepped the panel with my embossing buddy and stamped the beautiful background Butterfly Breeze Meadow in Versafine Clair Nocturne Ink.  I then heat embossed the background using clear embossing powder.  Next I colored the background using my Tombow markers.  I work in layers coloring 1 layer at a time, allowing the color to dry, then add another layer of color.  I follow these steps until all of the florals are colored.

Next I trimmed the panel using my Deckle Edge trimmer, I then distressed the edges with my distress tool and darkened the edges with Distress Ink in Ground Espresso.  I then added splatters using a combination of metallic watercolors and allowed the panel to dry completely.  I then chose a sentiment from Happy Birthday Gnome and stamped the sentiment using Pitch Black Ink.  I trimmed the sentiment using my scissors.  I completed the card by distressing the edges with embossing glaze in Salvage Patina.  I then adhered the sentiments, as well as a few sequins to complete my card!

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I wanted to share a fun and relaxing way to create a 1 layer mixed media card today!  Be sure to check out all the AMAZING monthly memberships Unity Stamp Company has to offer, there is truly something for everyone! Be sure to check out the Tag Sale and the Boss is Away SALE!!!! There are so many awesome deals! Check out the sales here!

I appreciate your support! Product links for today’s card are listed below. I appreciate your support, if you shop through these links I earn a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support! Have a great week!

Unity Stamp Company Membership Information

Kit of the Month

Ang. Mag. Uniquely Unity

Whit – Kit Card Kits

Background of the Month

Unity Stamp Company Supplies Used: (Click here for Shop)

Hero Arts

The Ink Stand

Simon Says Stamp

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