Love playing with color? In this post, we’re diving into floral stenciling three ways using the Hero Arts Friendship Blooms Collection! I’ll share a shimmering Byzantine Green background with a Plum ‘Congrats’ sentiment, a dreamy Mother’s Day card with layered florals, and a refreshing aqua gradient stenciled design. Plus, we’ll chat about color theory and how the color wheel can help you pick bold, eye-catching combos! Join me for some stenciling, die-cutting, and plenty of crafty fun!
Category: cardmaking
Make a Splash: Postage Collage Summer Beach Card
Make a splash with this beachy birthday card featuring stenciled beach balls, ink blending magic, and a fun postage stamp theme! Inspired by a trip to the shore, I combined bright yellow, green, and blue hues with a touch of Glitz Ink shimmer. The Waffle Flower Postage Collage die and stamps add a playful, mail-ready touch, while the crisp white "Happy Birthday" sentiment pops against a bold orange mat. Whether you’re a seasoned crafter or new to ink blending, this card is a fun and easy way to send birthday wishes!
Vintage Charm & Soft Elegance: Hero Arts March 2025 Release
The Hero Arts March 2025 Release is here, and I’m bringing you two cards that highlight its versatility! One card features a vintage-inspired suitcase with florals, layered over a textured background of stamped travel elements. The second is a soft pastel circular card with a playful bow pattern, perfect for beginner cardmakers. Whether you love die-cut layering or simple stamping and coloring, this release has something for you!
Spellbinders March 2025 Club Kits – Two Cards, Endless Creativity!
The Spellbinders March 2025 Release is here, and I couldn’t wait to create with these new kits! My first card, made with the Fairways and Fish Tales Die of the Month, is a fun fishing-themed design perfect for the men in your life. My second card combines the Stitching Club of the Month with the Large Die of the Month, featuring a stunning gold-stitched background and floral die cuts in pink, orange, and white. Whether you're crafting for a nature lover or a fan of intricate stitched designs, this release has something for everyone!
VIDEO HOP | Bold Floral Die Cutting | Hero Arts
Bold colors, layered florals, and die-cutting magic—this card has it all! In this post, I’m sharing how I used the Hero Arts Small and Large Floral Layering Fancy Dies to create a vibrant, dimensional floral card with a striking meadow green background. From color selection to die arrangement, I’ll walk you through the process of making a high-contrast floral design that’s both eye-catching and easy to recreate. Plus, this post is part of a Video Hop, so don’t miss out on even more creative inspiration!
Vintage Flower Shoppe Cart | Spellbinders
Step into a world of floral charm with this handmade card featuring the Flower Cart die set from Spellbinders’ Vintage Flower Shoppe collection! Ink-blended details, baskets of coral and pink blooms, and a charming “Fresh Flowers” sign bring this square card to life. See how I added unique touches—like black enamel dot wheel nuts—and get inspired to create your own market-fresh design!
Ranch-Themed BetterPress Art Projects: Meet Clover and Cotton Ball
Bring a touch of farm ranch charm into your home with these BetterPress animal theme art projects featuring Clover the cow and Cotton Ball the lamb. These letterpressed, watercolored, and beautifully framed prints are rustic art pieces you’ll love. Discover the process and get inspired to create your own!
Spellbinders | Club Kit Cards | February 2025
Craft with charm and creativity using the Spellbinders February 2025 Club Kits! This month, I’ve created two whimsical scene cards—one featuring an adorable stitched bunny in a green dress, framed with delicate stitching, and another showcasing a pair of stylish die-cut shoes filled with fresh spring flowers. Both designs are packed with intricate die-cut details and soft, spring-inspired colors. Kits used: Large Die of the Month, Small Die of the Month and Stitching DOM.
Hero Studio | February Release and Blog Hop
Step into spring with my latest creations for the Hero Studio February 2025 Release Blog Hop! From a cheerful planter box bursting with die-cut flowers to a vibrant sentiment card with repeating die cut "smile" sentiments in rainbow colors, these designs bring color, texture, and joy to your card-making adventures. Join the blog hop and get inspired by more incredible projects from the Hero Arts Creative Team.
Rainbows & Glitter: Tips on Making Your Own Glitter Cardstock
Add a touch of magic to your handmade cards with this floral rainbow design! Featuring vibrant stamped and die-cut elements, a dreamy glitter cardstock background, and a bold heat-embossed sentiment, this card is a colorful burst of creativity. Discover tips for making your own custom glitter cardstock and creating layered textures that truly shine. Perfect for birthdays, thank-you notes, or just a cheerful hello, this card is sure to brighten anyone's day. 🌈✨
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