cardmaking · Die cutting · Stamping

Tips and Tricks for Making Two Playful Die Cut Card Designs | Packed with Love

Create 2 cheerful, modern carda using Hero Arts Big Mouth Sardine Tin Dies and the Wide Stripe background stamp from the Packed with Love Collection. The playful school-of-fish design features colorful die cutting, simple layout tips, and easy dimension—perfect for quick cardmaking with big visual impact. The bright modern watercolor geometric valentine is an artistic beauty for anyone you love.

cardmaking · Stamping

Cute Coffee Theme Thank You Card Featuring House Mouse

Today I’m sharing a cute and easy House Mouse thank you card using the Brew-tiful Day rubber stamp from Spellbinders. I colored everything with Copic markers and used a fun coffee-themed sentiment—because who doesn’t love a latte pun? House Mouse cards always make people smile and this one is quick to create!

Die cutting · Stamping

How to Create Clean & Mixed Media Backgrounds | Hero Arts December 2025 Release & Blog Hop

Learn how to create two completely different backgrounds using the Hero Arts Dotty Cling Stamp from the December 2025 Release, Soup There It Is. In this tutorial, Karen shares a clean, modern pigment-ink background and a layered mixed-media background using a Gel Press print—plus two cozy get well cards featuring the Alphabet Soup and Bread Bowl dies. Perfect for crafters wanting fresh ideas for get well cards and background techniques.

Cardmaking Kit · Die cutting · Stamping

Apple Picking Scene Card | Hero Arts ‘I Pick You’ Collection

Celebrate fall with the new Hero Arts September Collection: I Pick You. I created an apple orchard scene card using the In the Orchard stamps, dies and stencils. The finished design, framed with a navy die cut, captures the warmth and nostalgia of apple picking in autumn.

Die cutting · Stamping · Stenciling

Christmas in July | Candy Canes, Color and Confections

Celebrate Christmas in July with the whimsical Candy Cane Season Collection from Hero Arts! I’m sharing two sweet cards that feature peppermint-themed backgrounds, layered candy canes, and cheeky sentiments using stencils, stamps, and dies. Whether you love traditional red and green or prefer a soft modern twist, this collection has something to get your holiday mojo started early!