
I am so excited about Hero Arts Spring Catalog release, which goes live TODAY! There is so much wonderfulness that I can’t wait for you to see. To celebrate, Hero Arts is hosting a Blog Hop and Giveaway.

I wanted to start off with two fabulous new sentiment dies that I just love from Smile Friend Stamp and Cut XL. I went crazy die cutting a bunch so I will have them on hand for future cards.
Products Used on Smile Friend Card:
- DC307 Smile Friend Stamp and Cut XL
- PS308 Kiwi Cardstock
- PS316 Nautical Cardstock
- PS312 Paradise Cardstock
- PS782 Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
- GW101 Precision Glue
- Compact Desktop Cutting Machine
- DI945 Rays of Color Window Fancy Die (recently sold out)
Flower Pattern Cover Die

I LOVE cover dies so I was excited to create with this Flower Pattern Cover Die, which is perfect for Spring and Summer. I started by ink blending a rainbow panel which I then die cut with the cover plate and then used the inlay technique to create a one layer background. This went more quickly than you would think because the die cuts fit like a good quality puzzle. My placement and gluing took about 20 minutes.
TIP: Keep your die-cuts in the panel until you start gluing so you know the orientation and position on your background.
Products Used on My Flower Pattern Cover Die Card:
- DF180 Flower Pattern Cover Die
- AF720 Amethyst Core Ink
- AF622 Cherry Core Ink
- AF641 Tangerine Core Ink
- AF650 Lemon Yellow Core Ink
- AF663 Green Apple Core Ink
- AF682 Paradise Core Ink
- AF703 Summer Sky Core Ink
- MI007 Ink Blending Brush – XL
- PS782 Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
- GW101 Precision Glue
Birthday Animals Stamps + Pointed Arches Infinity Dies

Isn’t this Alligator the cutest? He is one 7 animal stamps included in the Birthday Animals Bundle. The set also includes 8 birthday/everyday sentiments. I combined the stamps with the Pointed Arches Infinity Dies. Infinity Dies are definitely staples in my craft room and I like the interest the arches add to projects.
Products Used on The Gator Card:
- DF182 Pointed Arches Infinity Dies
- SB392 Birthday Animals Stamp and Die Bundle
- CM747 Birthday Animals Stamps
- PS316 Nautical Cardstock
- PS328 Meadows Premium Cardstock
- PS325 Dove White Premium Cardstock
Easy One Layer Sympathy Card

I love everything about Rub-on transfers. I love how easy they are to use, the look they add to projects and how fun they are to apply! This Spring, Hero Arts included “Sympathy Transfers” in their release. I did some quick ink blending on my background and then added my Hero Transfers for a quick and easy card.
Products Used on My Sympathy Card:
- RT118 With Sympathy Hero Transfers
- AF663 Green Apple Core Ink
- AF682 Paradise Core Ink
- AF650 Lemon Yellow Core Ink
- AF703 Summer Sky Core Ink
- MI007 Ink Blending Brush – XL
- PS782 Deluxe Smooth White Cardstock
Blog Hop and Giveaway Information:
Hero Arts will be giving away two $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left along the hop. Comment on all the blogs for more chances to win! You have until Wednesday, February 21st at 11:59pm to enter. The winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog.
Kailash Naidoo is next on the hop and I have links to everyone below.
Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Mindy Eggen
Natasha Vacca
Ilina Crouse
Charlene Madrid
Lydia Fiedler
Heather Ruwe
Natasha Polite
Seeka
Jeannie Lieu
Dana Joy
Pocono Pam
Rachel Kleinman
Michelle Short
Jennifer Kotas
Rosie Lopez
Karen Brown
Kailash Naidoo
Channin Pelletier
Special Guests:
Nichol Spohr
Ralph Tyndall
Laurie Willison
Cathy Zielske
Laura Bassen
Caly Person
I am so glad you could join this Hop!


I love the croc! The colors you chose are great on this card, too!
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Thanks Sharon!
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OMGosh!! I love Love the little alligator! Too cute!
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Thanks! I think the Gator is so fun too!
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Great set of cards!!! Love the bright rainbow colors on your 1st card. Cheerful. The alligator is soooo cute! Love your ink blending on your sympathy card. Thank you for sharing!
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Thanks Carrianne!
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I LOVE your bright colors!!!! The Alligator is sooo cute!
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Thanks Meghan! I love that Gator too!
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Each card is awesome. I love how you pieced colors into several of them.
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Thanks Sandra!
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Wonderful variety of cards!
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Thanks Barbara-Jean!
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WOW love how you did the Alligator. I know some little guys in our family that would love that!
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I know, isn’t that Gator the cutest?
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Great colour choices
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Thanks Alma!
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I love your colorful cards! The CAS sympathy card is perfect.
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Thanks Judith!
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Great variety of cards! I love that alligator!
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Thanks Lauryne! Isn’t that Gator the cutest?
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Beautiful cards! I love the cover plate inlay technique.
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Thanks Laurie! I love the inlay technique a lot also.
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Your cards are so colorful and cheerful, very nice!
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thank you!
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sweet cards – love the little alligator:)
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Thanks Dee! And, I love that little Gator too!
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Love the inlay!!!! Colors and shading are great!
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thank you! I love the inlay technique. 🙂
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Mi amiga, Karen! Beautiful cards like always! The gator is super cute!
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Thanks Mari!
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Gorgeous cards Karen! I love the beautiful colouring and clever designs. The crocodile is super fun! Thanks for the great inspiration! 🙂
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Thanks Helen!
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Such beautiful cards. Love the color combinations you have used.
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Thanks so much!
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All great cards! Thank you for the inspiration.
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Thanks Bonnie!
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Love the beautiful cards. I especially like the color blocked cards.
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Thank you Jeanne!
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Beautiful and colorful creations! Love the dies! 🙂
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Thank you!!!
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Such nice colors on your cards! I especially like that Flower Pattern card.
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Thanks Karen! I love the Flower Pattern Card too!
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Awesome cards! Love the inlaid flower design and the fun colors you used! The alligator is adorable!
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Thanks Denise!
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Love the bright, cheerful colors you used, and that crocodile is adorable!
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Thanks Anne Marie!
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I like the colors on your pretty and fun cards.
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Thanks Sue!
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The inlay with the cover plate template is my favorite. What patience you must have. I’d be interested to see what the piece the flowers were cut out of looks like when placed over white card stockl
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Thanks La Rae!
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