Friday, January 13, 2012

Hero Arts Hostess 2012 Catalog Blog Hop




Hello! Happy Friday!  I am so excited to be part of the 2012 Catalog Blog Hop with the Hero Hostesses! (day 5)  You should have arrived here from the Hero Arts Blog!  This time last year my dream came true and I was asked to be a Hero Arts Hostess!  I loved it and love now that I get to be part of this!  Hero Arts rocks!

P R I Z E S. Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day’s starting post at the Hero Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!

B R O K E N   L I N K S. If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Club Blog. Also, please report broken links to Tami.

My first card features one of my favorite stamps from the new 2012 catalog:




                              This card has also been removed for publication!




My next card is a CAS Valentine Card:


Products used:  Untitled Heart, Newspaper BackgroundYear Round Sentiments, red pigment ink ny colorbox, clear embossing powder.


I stamped with red pigment ink the heart and clear embossed it, and stamped the newspaper background over top.  Added some rhinestones and a sweet sentiment!

I made another card with the Untitled Heart set, a more romantic one:

Products used:   Untitled Heart, Year Round Sentiments, Old Letter Writing, red and raspberry pigment ink by colorbox, angel pink memento ink, antique linen th distress ink, Hero Arts lace.

I stamped the old letter writing in antique linen and than stamped over top the hearts in the various inks, some I second stamped to have a lighter image.  I stamped and cut out the heart in red and popped it up with foam squares and stamped the sentiment.  I wanted to add lace but when I tried white and cream it blended in so I colored it pink myself.  I ran the white lace under my ink pad a few times and spritzed it with water (so that the color runs through!) and let it dry in the sun!  And there you go!  A romantic card for my hubby!


Before you go I wanted to let you know that I will be giving away this 6 by 6 pad by Basic Grey to anyone who leaves a comment here.  You do not need to be a follower of my blog but I would love it if you were!  I will leave this open until Sunday January 15th, 2012.


The Basic Grey pads with matching Hero Arts stamps are some of my favorites!

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I hope you continue along the hop because I know you will be inspired!  Your next stop is the super talented and my hostess sister Heather Maria!  I can't wait to see what she has in store I know you will be inspired!

366 comments:

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Dani L. said...

Beautiful cards! I love those newspaper stamps so much and yours with the tulips and newspaper background are stunning!

PaperSunshine said...

Gorgeous cards and I love the use of the twine! That technique is awesome too!

JMcKnite said...

I always like to see variations on a stamp. It gives me more ideas to play with in my craft room. Thanks. I scrolled through the rest of your cards and they're awesome! I'm now a follower.

Beth Buss said...

Anita,
I love the gold and blue tulip card.
Grabs me. Your other cards are
great too. Love your giveaway.
How nice!! Thanks!!

Stamp with Angela said...

Beautiful cards. Love the tulips stamp. The heart cards are very look amazing too.

Sandra said...

Your cards are beautiful. I need that newspaper background!

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Beautifully done. I love the white stamping on card #1. Thank for for sharing.

Karen B. said...

These are fantastic cards, Anita, each and every one of them! You always make wonderful things, especially with Hero Arts!

Lauren J said...

you made some wonderful cards! i like seeing the versatility with the Newspaper background stamp! love the color combo of the blue and mustard card!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

These are fabulous! I love how you show two different ways to use each stamp! Thank you for the new ideas!
Lisa
lisascreativeniche at gmail.com

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Oh and ps - I'm so happy to be a new follower, would love if you get any time to stop by my blog! Thanks again!
Lisa

Kathy Rosecrans said...

Beautiful cards, Anita!!

Vikki H said...

beautiful cards, especially the tulip hearts!

Sharon D from Canada said...

Terrific cards, Anita! Your multicoloured tulips are so pretty! Your CAS valentine is sweet, too! And your collaged heart card is beautiful and how you coloured the lace is so great!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards!

Diana K.

Sus said...

Very beautiful cards! I love the heart cards... Especially with the newspaper background.

Lisa said...

Love how different the first twon cards are even tho they are the "same"! Great versatility! The hearts are a fav of mine too - beautiful cards, Anita!

Stephanie Y. said...

Love these cards, great ideas for valentines day!

Lindsey said...

Beautiful cards! I'm intrigued by the second one, and the versamark/marker/embossing technique -- I'm going to have to experiment with that!

Nikki said...

Fantastic Cards Love the hearts :)

Beverly said...

I really loved your projects and am very inspired! Thank you!

Julie R. said...

Love the newsprint background. Thanks for the inspiration!

Diana N. said...

All your cards were great, but I especially liked the Valentine cards!

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

every time I see these tulip stamps I want it - great cards made with it.

Barb Housner

Betty said...

all of your cards are so great! especially like the second tulip card!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love all your fabulous cards, Anita! You rocked the tulip stamp and the valentines are delightful! So fun being in on this great week with you, hostess sista! Big hugs!!

susanne said...

All your beautiful cards seem to sing with joy Anita!

sarah said...

I love the bright red heart! Great job on all the cards! They're beautiful! TFS!

Emily H said...

Thank you for sharing. Your work is bright and cheerful!

Shelley said...

they all are wonderful!!!

Cathy said...

Love your work - Thanks for sharing! Cathy M.

Liz Thomas (wifelady) said...

LOVE the Untitled Heart card!! That newsprint background is to die for!!!

Froggietalks said...

Love your cards Anita. Such lovely art pieces.

SherylH said...

Wonderful cards! Love the texture you achieved using the newsprint background and also the text images on the second valentine card.

Emma J. said...

SO gorgeous and eye catching! You did an amazing job!

Pam W Merwin said...

All of your cards are beautiful! I am partial to the tulip stamp :) Thanks for so many great ideas!

Tona said...

Great cards! Wonderful variety.

Carey said...

I love that newsprint tulip stamp too! Beautiful projects.

pcm said...

Wonderful cards Anita! Love the CAS Valentine - any chance it's for the card swap? :)

pta4him said...

My favorite is the tulip card. I need the tulip stamp

Shella said...

Today is my favorite! Beautiful work. Thank you so much for sharing!

Amanda said...

Beautiful cards! Luv the Newspaper print stamps;) New follower via GFC & on FB! Thanx~prhmangel at gmail dot com

Teresa C. said...

Your cards are so beautiful. Thank you for bringing back that cool embossing technique - can't wait to try it.

Denise Bryant said...

Terrific cards! I LOVE the newsprint tulips stamp! I used it at a friend's house when we got together to make some cards, and it's on my wish list now!
I signed up to be a follower! Thanks for the chance to win a prize here too!
DeniseB

Luanne said...

very sweet and romantic cards!

Ms. ArtsyLin said...

nice cards!!

Judith said...

I really like the newspaper series of stamps. The way you have used them shows that they have a lot of versatility -- something I look for in stamps. TFS

Karen K. said...

Love all your cards with the new Hero Arts stamps.

Unknown said...

love these designs...i can see why that stamp is your fave! :)

Unknown said...

Oh my love all the newsprint!! Newspaper Tulips are gorgeous. And I love the pink, red, brown combo of I love you.

Dixie Cochran said...

A terrific collection of cards! I think that newspaper background needs to go on my "must get" list!

Ujjwal said...

Your cards are fabulous and those newspaper tulips is one of my favorite stamp from this release.

EmbossingQueen said...

Thanks for sharing your wonderful cards with us. Thanks also for the chance to win a 6 x 6 Basic Grey pad.

Lisa Carroll said...

Absolutely WONDERFL cards, Anita! You truly showed the versatility of that tulip stamp, and the valentines are so so sweet. :) Fab projects!

Larissa Heskett said...

GORGEOUS CARDS!! =) I really like the birthday one with the tulips on the newsprint background. Definitely going to have to try that technique!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Cindy Groh said...

Love these cards. Very, very nice.

Larissa Heskett said...

GORGEOUS CARDS!! =) I really like the birthday one with the tulips on the newsprint background. Definitely going to have to try that technique!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Rita Kegg said...

Beautiful card samples ... thanks for sharing

Louise B said...

Gorgeous set of cards!

Diana said...

Beautiful cards. I really like the Newsprint background stamp. My favorite card is the You're so special to me

Flo said...

Your cards are so amazing. I especially like the heart one and the multi-colorful tulips on the newsprint paper. Thanks.

Lynn said...

Fantastic cards. I particularly like the newspaper tulips done with colouring on the versamark and embossing - must try this technique.

Darcy said...

ohhhh, I LOVE that second tulip card especially! I have GOT to try that technique. Thanks for sharing.

ivy said...

awesome cards anita! i'm going to have to try that technique with the versamark.

mendy chan said...

Love your cards. They are so beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

liberal sprinkles said...

Hi, your cards are lovely. I really like the Newspaper line of stamps and you've used them so well!

cutiephinphin said...

Love all your cards... Thanks for sharing how you used the same stamp sets in different ways.

Kris in Alaska said...

Love them all! Especially the last two! TFS!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Mariëtte said...

Absolutely beautiful cards. I'm in love with the tulip stamp!

Robyn said...

These cards are all beautiful, but my favorite is the newspaper tulips on the black and white background! Stunning!

Unknown said...

Love your cards Heather. Spring is in the air!

debb said...

Beautiful cards- love the style of them!

Efrat said...

Beautiful cards. Love the way you used the flowers stamp in two different ways. One white and one colorful. Beautiful.

Laurel Beard said...

Anita, this is gorgeous! Love those tulips. You are an enabler. They have now made it from my wish list to my actual cart! LOL!

Jayne said...

Love the white embossed tulips on colored paper. It really makes them pop.

Ruby Craft said...

Beautiful Cards, especially the one with the pink lace. Thanks for the chance to win!

Ashley said...

Beautfiful cards! I just love the newsprint backgrounds!

Nadia said...

Very pretty cards, I love the tulips
!

Katarina said...

Love alla the cards, Anita, especially the last, Valentine one. I love hearts in any size, shape or form :)!

Kelly Rasmussen said...

great cards, anita!

Maude Beakley said...

Gorgeous cards! I especially like your valentines.

Anonymous said...

Anita, your cards are amazing! I loved everyone one of them. Thanks for sharing the techniques you used on each card. It is so helpful for newbies like me. Also thanks for a chance to win the BG paper.

Renee V said...

Love your embossing work, these cards are so beautiful!!

PlumTuckered's Paper Plays said...

Your cards are so pretty! My wishlist is now two miles long LOL

Anne said...

Newspaper is my new favorite background.

~amy~ said...

gorgeous work Anita!!!! Love seeing the tulips in 2 different cards...

Marcia Scantlin said...

I love the newspaper print - it makes everything so fresh.

LillaMinne said...

love the colourful tulip card with the red back. Makes me long for spring

sandysewin said...

I love all the embossing techniques. Great cards!

nancy said...

Your cards are all so beautiful and I love the different techniques you used on them!

Victoria said...

Beautiful job on all your cards. I am also a sucker for that text tulip stamp. :)

jintyoo7 said...

aaaaah, Anita - beautiful cards - I love how you have featured the newsprint design block. Each card is stunning and I really like the collage of hearts :)

Billie Dee said...

Wonderful cards! So colorful and imaginative. Thank you!

Anonymous said...

Love all your cards! I adore the color combo you used on the first one with mustard and that gorgeous blue! Then the other that stands out is your card for your hubby! Love how it's filled with color and stamps but not overdone--just perfect! Thanks for sharing!!

Mary said...

I love your cards; especially the last Valentine for your hubby. Great inspiration.

Peggy B said...

The tulips are gorgeous! Thanks for your inspiration!

Marty said...

Love that second card- simple but elegant.

Kellee313 said...

You make beautiful, unique cards. I'll have to start following your blog for inspiration.

LynneM said...

Cute cute cute!

pelArgoNNiA said...

Beautiful cards! I just can't choose a favourite from them! It's fun to see different ways to use one stamp. And I have to try the embossing technique, I really liked the outcome of that card!

Karen said...

Love your cards - I'm now a follower of your blog. Thanks for the instructions on how you made them. I will be trying these techniques this afternoon!
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

abb0187 said...

I love your cards. I just got the untitled heart stamps and will definitely try out your ideas. Thanks!

Debbie Buckland said...

Lovely use of the stamps.

Renee M said...

You were really busy making all those cute card! Thanks for sharing :)

pooky said...

Your cards are wonderful!! Thanks so much for hosting!! Glad I found you!

Cheryl said...

Beautiful cards, thanks for the inspiration.

slbt17 said...

very pretty - love how you used the tulip stamp 2 ways.
Sandra ltb

Linda said...

Wonderful new stamp and love your cards using it. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Unknown said...

HOW LOVELY !

Linda said...

Lovely cards and I especially love the one with the hearts. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Ruth G said...

I'm loving the newspaper stamps! All of them look just amazing! Thanks so much for showing me their potential! rgauss at sbcglobal dot net.

Sandy M said...

Wonderful cards. You made the tulips jump off the page.

Terri (blindstamper) said...

I love all your designs! It's so nice to see the same stamp used in different ways!

Melissa Bi. said...

Wow you did these stamps justice! Amazing cards.

Leslie Kiley said...

Anita, your work Is amazing! That tulip stamp is already a favorite of mine and I can't wait to try that technique of coloring on the Versamark ink! Your valentines are precious!! Anything to do with love is wonderful year round!Love the chance to win some yummy paper!

Emily Leiphart said...

I love these cards, Anita! I love the tulip stamp, the newsprint background and of course all those hearts. I love all the way you used these stamps!

Mrs. Hill said...

I love the different looks for the same tulip stamp. Great showcase! The layered hearts are beautiful too. I have to remember that that's an okay thing to do! Thanks for the inspiration! And of course I'd love to win the paper pad, Basic Grey is one of my favorites!

ThePurplePlace said...

Congratulations on being one of the 2012 Hero Arts Hostesses! I'm very happy for you and think ALL of your cards are fantastic!

Hope to see you back next year!!

Happy Creating!!

Margaret said...

Very pretty cards...love the heart on and the tulips on red. Thanks for sharing.

Tricia said...

Anita, I love your cards!

Venus said...

Dear Anita,
I am a fan of Wee Memories and saw your card there as DT. I love your fresh style on cards. I also like Hero Arts but I don't have that much time to join the hop this time. And oh, you're giving away a paper pad? This is nice! Thanks for the chance.

Hugs, Venus

Torrie said...

I like to see what you are working on. Thanks for sharing! I would love that Baic Gray paper!

Anonymous said...

These are all so beautiful Anita! Love that newsprint background stamp!!

Shannon said...

I love your I love you card. Will have to steal this idea for my sweeties Valentine. Thanks for sharing.

Michelle said...

Terrific work...so nice!

Martha B. said...

I like the different ways you use the flower stamps.simple yet elegant

Karina Beck said...

SO beautiful cards you have made. Thanks for the inspiration.!

Paula (PEP) said...

Your creations with the Newsprint Tulips is quite remarkable - & how different the two look, one quite masculine & the other feminine. Your use of brown with the final one is a lovely touch & I love that collage effect you achieved.
Paula (PEP)

Ivette Echanique said...

Beautifull cards! and thanks for a chance to win!

Shawninaz said...

Just awesome ,I love it all!

Karen Dunbrook said...

great cards...

PonyScrapper said...

lovely cards! thx so much for sharing:)

Anonymous said...

I love your untitled heart card....very pretty! And I especially love all your uses of the newspaper background stamp that is the first one my wishlist!

Kathy (krolski) said...

Anita, your cards are beautiful! I love that newspaper background and your heart card! Gorgeous works of art!

Susan Kapp said...

love them all

Rene said...

Lovely cards! I like the way you made different cards using the same stamp. Great work!

jan metcalf said...

Special love for your 2nd and 4th cards!!! Love how you combined the newsprint images! Marked your site as a fav!

Weenie Thomas said...

Stunning cards. The tulip stamp is just fantastic

Becs Attwood said...

Gorgeous cards - love how you've used the Tulips stamp. Thanks for sharing.

connie said...

Beautiful cards! love the tulips.

Anonymous said...

I love your tulip card and the dp you chose....nice color combo!

Memories by Manda said...

Wonderful cards and a bonus giveaway! Thanks for sharing

KWaltemathDesigns said...

Very nice cards! I love the last one with the newsprint hearts the most! So cute!

XoXo,

Katie

Aundria B. said...

What beautiful CAS cards - LOVE! I love how you've use the hearts, the newsprint background and the tulips to create so many different looks. Must add these sets to my wishlist! Thank you for sharing and for the chance to win the BG papers!

Janet Lindstrom said...

Beautiful cards, and thanks for sharing that cool embossing technique!

Cris said...

Beautiful cards! Love the color combo on the first card! Probably would have never thought of it, but I love it!

Julie said...

These are all GORGEOUS! Love them!

lynda said...

Isn't white embossing striking? Would love to win the paper pad!

Maureen Morton said...

Love, love, love the heart cards, Anita! You are such a doll to share this inspiring work. Love that newspaper tulip, too, and what you've done with this. Thanks a bunch!

Pam Sparks said...

wonderful designing!

Roberta said...

Lovely cards thank you for sharing you talent!

Trinh said...

Oh how you make me want that tulip stamp, Anita! Fabulous cards today (& every day)!

Sassy P said...

Love the white embossed flowers and the red embossed heart! So nice, thanks for sharing.

Amy Bagley said...

Absolutely beautiful cards. Love the techniques you used.

Christine said...

Stunning cards...luv your style..

Liz Terrazas said...

great cards

Cher said...

seriously...the more I see those tulips the more I gotta just have me! your work ...lovely...ty so so much

Barbara said...

Love the white embossing on the kraft paper

Thanks for sharing

Kryssi said...

Wow all so gorgeous, Anita! fab work!

Colleen said...

Thanks for the Valentine card ideas

Maureen Chandler said...

Your cards are lovely - thank you for sharing. I am a day late for your drawing but wanted to tell you how pretty your cards are anyway!

Tammy said...

I love love love what you did with ALL your cards! Those tulip stamps are pretty darn adorable. Well, and the heart stamps.

Chrystina said...

I love your use of that button that you actually wrapped the ribbon through, it makes so much sense, but somehow I would have never thought of it!

Cecilia said...

Beautiful cards, love the newspaper tulips stamp! TFS!!

Deborah345 said...

I really like that newspaper background stamp

Kathy said...

Wow Anita each and every one of your cards are awesome!!! Thrilled to be in the hop with you. Hugs, Kathy

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