Lots of very talented designers, and one average joe, are sharing projects today made with products from the new Hero Arts Winter Catalog. Hero Arts will be giving away three $25 gift certificates selected from comments made on the blog hop (more on the hop below).
I'm sharing two cards -- one featuring the new Hero Arts Origami Happy Holidays stamp set and one featuring the coordinating dies, Origami Holiday Frame Cuts. They are also available as a bundle. Chose to work with these products because they are fun and versatile. The card below could easily be a birthday card by changing the sentiment. Love that. Expect to see more projects on this blog with these items.
For the first card, I stamped the crystal (or ornament) repeatedly on watercolor paper, painted them with Tombow markers and water, and cut out each crystal. Didn't use the die because I did not want the frame around each image. Added Wink of Sella glitter. Adhered the layer to a Hero Arts Floral Mix Folded Card. (The inside of these cards are white and, therefore, look so professional.) Thought about adding sequins but decided that the chances of ruining this were close to 100%!
See? Super cute images.
Here's a close up, with 4 of the crystals popped up.
For the next card, I imagined some airy, pretty thing. Not sure I got the look I was going for, but I still like it.
Used the reindeer die to make a shiny green foil deer because stampers can make shiny green deer, or polka dot deer, or anything we want, right?
Hard to capture green foil.
Love polka dots! Used Essentials by Ellen Bokeh Dots to make the background, but the back of any round stamps will also work.
Hero Arts is giving away three $25 gift certificates, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. For your chance, leave a comment below by 11:59PT on 8/28/16. The winner's name will be randomly selected by Hero Arts and posted on the Hero Arts blog. Good luck!
So, who else is in this big stamparella? Some major talent, that's who!
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Kathy Racoosin
Wanda Guess
Lydia Fiedler
Alice Wertz
Amy Tan
Cheiron Brandon
Debbie Olson
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Heather Ruwe
Ilina Crouse
Isha Gupta
Jenn Shurkus
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Joan Bardee
Karin Akesdotter
Yana Smakula
Kelly Rasmussen
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Mariana Grigsby
May Sukyong Park
Libby Hickson
There is some serious eye candy in this hop.
MOOD WHEN DONE = Love these products!
I love the non-traditional colors you've used!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, love the cards! Enjoying so looking at all of the creative works!!!
ReplyDeleteNice cards. The color choices are stunning.
ReplyDeleteJoan! Your cards are wonderful...you're sooooo clever! That first one...super creative. Your second card?! Oh my, how CUTE!!!!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and colors! :)
ReplyDeleteCute cards. Love the purple.
ReplyDeleteYou have an inspirational talent. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Love the design of your first card...need to look at my stamps a different way, thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThere are so many great products in this catalog. I'm enjoying the hop and the many projects from everyone. Love how you used one element from one stamp set to make a fabulous card. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteLove how you showcased that crystal origami stamp... I would never have envisioned using it the way you did... beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove your colors and layout on the crystal card
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I love that crystal. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove that first ne, colors and idea is so unique
ReplyDeleteThe first card is stunning. Clean, simple and so elegant. I just adore the second card. The non-traditional colors are just fun.
ReplyDeletei love the non-traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. Great non-traditional colors.
ReplyDeleteI love purple and the stain glass snowflake is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYou've really showed a great use for the crystal- and I LOVE the foil deer! Perfect with pink polkas!! I've only recently discovered your fabulous creativity so will miss your wonderful posts! Good luck with the cleaning 😜
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards Joan. Love your colour choices!
ReplyDeleteLove the origami Christmas symbols. The colors you used were beautiful! Great release!
ReplyDeleteI always love your super creative and modern designs, Joan! These are both so beautiful and whimsical! I absolutely love them both!
ReplyDeleteJust too cute! These are so fun! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeletesuper, super cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful colors and design on the first one and cute idea to make a shiny reindeer.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your nontraditional take on these cards. Cool sets!
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Love the way you've used these stamps in such intriguing ways!
ReplyDeleteIt is great to see your fresh take on these holiday cards.
ReplyDeleteI love the origami stamps!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing your talents :)
Good use of the origami stamp to create something so unique.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Really like the origami star design & colors. Thank you for sharing your ideas and being part of the new winter release blog hop giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI wasn't very fond of the origami images until I saw your card! All of a sudden a bright light appeared and I was wowed! LOVE how you did the star from the gems and the colors ROCK!!!! Absolutely breathtaking! TFS!
ReplyDeleteHow creative, I love how you used the origami stamps to create a beautiful snowflake! TFS
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blending of the Tombows on your first card, and the second is so cute and fun. Both are your signature simplicity with tons of style.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that crystal in aqua and purple. So clever and it really catches the eye. I her green reindeer are "in" this year so this is perfect!
ReplyDeleteThat should be I hear green reindeer.
ReplyDeleteMy gosh, the crystals are fabulous. I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteNice cards, great release.
ReplyDeleteLove how your cards turned out with the new products!
ReplyDeletefun cards! so well done! thanks
ReplyDeleteCute cards, love the little reindeer. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the pinks and purples! Really pretty, Joan.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors and the cute deer.
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards! I can't wait until the holidays!
ReplyDeleteYour crystals are amazing, that design would work for any time of year.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! Love the use of the colors.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards -- the first is so gorgeous with those colors, and your second is just so sweet and shiny!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! I love how you used the origami set!
ReplyDeleteLove that purple color!
ReplyDeleteYou are a very entertaining blogger. Yes....our dear can be anything we want them to be! Just for that I give you A+!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards and I love how you chose such unique colors for both of them! Very cool!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cool way to use the origami set! I love it!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the origami set....so unusual and your cards are beautiful.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant way to use the crystal stamp! Love the shiny green deer too.
ReplyDeleteSo cute!!! I love the pink polka dots!!!
ReplyDeleteWow the first card is really stunning! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful way to use the crystals!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Very clever and creative! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteI like the versatility of your designs--you could take away the reindeer and put something else there for whatever occasion. Thanks for sharing! (Peg)
ReplyDeletewhat fun colors you used for your Christmas cards, Joan
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Fresh colors.
ReplyDeleteTwo very creative cards with that origami set! Especially love your colorful snowflake!!
ReplyDeleteThese origami stamps are wonderful..
ReplyDeleteOutstanding color choice...the card turned out beautiful...this type of stamps set is not my style...but you did a great job making me rethink what could be done with them...thanks so much...hugs
ReplyDeleteLove the idea of a prism and icicle rolled into one. The little deer would be perfect for a child's birthday card(one whose bd is in december). I'm full of ideas now!
ReplyDeleteLove the shiny green reindeer!!
ReplyDeleteI love your shiny green reindeer!!! :) Beautiful colors in your crystal origami card! Winter Release is fantastic!
ReplyDeletethe crystal card is inspired! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThese are great! You are so creative!
ReplyDeleteLove, love these cards especially the purple one! Tfs Joan
ReplyDeletePURPLE . . . what a great color for Christmas!
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful ideas on how to use these new wonderful products. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love these colors! And the polka dots!
ReplyDeleteI like that green foil deer and your right,we stampers can create whatever world we want! LOL
ReplyDeleteLove your non-traditional colors on both cards...plus the way you've used that prism on your first card.
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteCute ideas.
ReplyDeleteLovely ideas....
ReplyDeleteLove both of these - very hip! Thanks.
ReplyDeletePretty colors....nice cards!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards, Joan!! I love the faceted star you created - reminds me of Swarovski crystals. And your green foil reindeer is just the cutest thing ever!!
ReplyDeleteLove your fun cards!!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous modern holiday cards! Your choice of non-traditional colours is so fun. The foil deer is great!
ReplyDeleteI really like your color choices on the first card; very nice.
ReplyDeleteOn my gosh !! Your 1st card is stunning. I love the colors and design. Polk a dots are always my favorite, and that is such a fun card to make. Great job.
ReplyDeleteCute cards & designs. Love how you made your own flower.
ReplyDeleteCool use of the stamps!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used that diamondey gem stamp to create a medallion! And yes, you are allowed to mail that reindeer whatever you want it to be!
ReplyDeleteSo original
ReplyDeleteLove, love the crystal card, so cleaver of you! The colors are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour crystal / star card is very clever, really great !
ReplyDeleteCute cards! Cool way to use the "crystal" shape!
ReplyDeleteWhat great unique cards. Love the purple.
ReplyDeleteGreat crystals.
ReplyDeleteSuper cool cards, so modern!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards... LOVE your use of non-traditional colors !1
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the origami stamp set....
ReplyDeleteYou are so very creative! TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea with the crystals!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards with fantastic color combos!
ReplyDeleteI will admit that the origami stamps did not capture my interest. But they are really growing on me. What wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteThe origami set looks fantastic! Looks like it'd be cute with some of my gem-inspired stamps from other brands!!
ReplyDeleteVery unique take and style!
ReplyDeleteInteresting and Unique way of using one image to create another stunning image and non-traditional colors! Great job. Well done!
ReplyDeleteLove your crystal cards absolutely lovely, and that precious is an awwww. Thank you for sharing your talant with us.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards.
ReplyDeleteAwesome new products and projects!
ReplyDeleteSo FUN! 😃
ReplyDeleteWell done, Joan! I love your nontraditional spin on these cards. The pink Bokeh dots are wonderful! ♡
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the less traditional look!
ReplyDeleteThe colors on the crystals is beautiful. Like the dimentional layering.
ReplyDeleteAh, green foil. Lovely and bright. Glad you did a card with the origami set.
ReplyDeleteThe origami card is so wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove your crystal card!
ReplyDeleteNice
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the origami bauble in multiples to make a delightful card front.
ReplyDeleteWow!
Love your modern ideas!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards ... love the new release.
ReplyDeleteVery cool, modern designs!
ReplyDeleteCute modern designs.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful new protducts
ReplyDeleteCute products and I love what you did!
ReplyDeleteCute, quirky, non-traditional fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your clever use of the origami gem!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Especially love the first one. Very clever use of the pretty stamp!
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove your idea using the origami stamp.
ReplyDeleteI love how you turned the crystal into a snowflake with the repeated stamping. Great job.
ReplyDeleteSuper creative you!! Love the colors and how you used the origami image to create the first card!! Just to reiterate. . .love those colors!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the dimension and repurpose of a stamp on your first card.
ReplyDeleteLove the cards & also the idea of turning the kitchen into craft room! So funny - made my day!
ReplyDeletewow, that origami crystal is amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove that first card, Joan. Very clever use of the stamp!
ReplyDeleteSo cute and creative!!
ReplyDeletecute cards
ReplyDeleteWOW... Love your creativity creating that snowflake out of origami stamp. LOVE all your cards!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for the inspirations!
Very clever, love your cards!
ReplyDeleteGreat, fun cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the pink!
ReplyDeleteI love how clean your cards look!
ReplyDeletewow, this is so creative! Love it
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards - the origami one is very creative on your part - just love the colors you've used!!
ReplyDeleteIt is so clear in your creations that you are a bundle of fun.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the jewel one you made - thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch a fresh approach. Love the shiny green deer with the pink bubbles.
ReplyDeleteWay to think outside the box on these new stamp sets! Love the colors that you used on the first card too!
ReplyDeleteSuch non-traditional colors that would pop out of a mantle with traditional colors - I love it!
ReplyDeleteLovely unique cards. Love the green deer!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks so much for sharing them on the blog hop.
ReplyDeleteWow!! Great use of that stamp!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used that stamp in the first card.
ReplyDeleteYou are an Original!! So creative...who would have thought of green foil deer! On polka dots, no less! Love it.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used on the crystal!
ReplyDeleteToo cute!! Love your colors. TFS!!
ReplyDeleteLove your out of the box colors for the Christmas card. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteUnusual colors which you use beautifully!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors great cardS! TFS!
ReplyDeleteGreat colors great cardS! TFS!
ReplyDeleteInteresting.........
ReplyDeleteVery modern cards and I love the colors.
ReplyDeleteThe green reindeer card is simple but so striking. And different!! Love it.
ReplyDeleteOh my, the origami looks like stain glass. Gorgeous! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThat Origami set is so versatile! I love what you've done with that stamp! So wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card and your little deer is so Cute!
ReplyDeleteWow, your cards are so colorful and creative. I love the origami set!
ReplyDeleteso creative!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are adorable! I love that pop of GREEN! Cute!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards... love your layout designs, color combos and great dimensional effects! TFS.
ReplyDeleteI love the modern style you gave to your holidays cards ! So fresh and so new ! It is great to see how different kind of cards we can make with the same stamp set. Thanks so much for sharing and for the chance to win.
ReplyDeleteFun projects. TFS
ReplyDeleteOohhhh! How fun are these cards! I love this set!
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful cards! Thank you for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteThe origami stamp set is fun. I like how you used them and I also loved your green foil deer. You are right...foil, polka dots...you can do whatever your heart desires!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty!
ReplyDeleteUnique takes on Christmas! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the geometrics.
ReplyDeleteSo unique and interesting.
the little deer is darling.
thanks for sharing.
Love the way you used the origami stamp set. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteWow your first card blew me away with its' stunning beauty!
ReplyDeleteLove the fun, non-traditional colors!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLoving your unique color scheme and modern designs.
ReplyDeleteYour first card is just stunning. The second one is just so fun!
ReplyDeleteCute cards.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the blue and purple!
ReplyDeleteSweet cards. Love the pale pink polka dots!
ReplyDeleteI like the way you used the crystal. Very interesting and different colors on the second card.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The way you made the first card is amazing. Love the shimmer you added to it, too. Thanks for the inspiration and chance to win. :D
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Love those crystals!
ReplyDeleteI love how you stamped the crystals until you made a star shape. Your painting looks iridescent.
ReplyDeleteSuch gorgeous cards. Love that foil reindeer. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery nice cards. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThanks, Joan, for sharing your striking cards with us and for participating in this great hop and giveaway!
ReplyDeleteWow! They are both so beautiful and unusual. The repeated stamping and colors in the first card are awesome!
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