If you're looking to master mixed media cardmaking and get the most out of your BetterPress, this guide walks you through each layered, textural step. From letterpress backgrounds to wax seals and distressing, learn how to create artful cards that make a statement.
Tag: Die Cut Cards
VIDEO: Quick and Easy Cardmaking
Watch as I create a Quick and extremely easy card on the first-ever Hero Arts Craft Lounge. With rub-on transfers and a clever die set, this card came together in minutes—perfect for a last-minute wow. Three other designers also create different cards on screen at the same time.
Case Closed! An Adorably Crafty Mystery with Hero Arts
Follow the crafty clues in Hero Arts' Case Closed Collection! I'm sharing a sleuth-inspired card featuring Miss Detective, complete with a stenciled plaid cape and a magnifying glass sentiment that says "It's No Mystery, You're Incredible." Join the hop!
Hero Studio Blog Hop | Hello, May Blooms!
Cards created with Hero Arts May 2025 Kits of the Month with soft neutral gray stamped sentiment strip backgrounds + pink florals..
Spellbinders | Up, Up, and Adorable!
Soar into sweetness with this playful scene card featuring a boy flying a kite beneath sunny skies! Created with the new Up and Away die set from Spellbinders’ Sky is the Limit collection by Simon Hurley, this card is perfect for birthdays or baby boy showers. With soft aqua tones and layered die cuts, it's a breeze to love!
Hero Arts Balloon Bash! Stamping, Ink Blending and Stenciling
Get ready to party with this vibrant birthday/graduation card featuring rainbow-colored balloons from the Hero Arts Let’s Celebrate Collection! Learn my trick for perfect die-cut alignment and how to add layered stenciled patterns for max party vibes.
Spellbinders | Yana’s Daisies
Yana Smakula’s latest Spellbinders collection, Yana’s Daisies, is floral perfection! I created two cards using the Daisy Trio Etched Dies and BetterPress Plates—one with a soft, layered wildflower look and another with a bold, graphic letterpress style. Whether you love delicate details or high-contrast designs, this collection has something for you!
Blog Hop: Enchanted Paper Gardens with the Hero Studio April Release!
Step into a paper fairy tale with the Hero Arts April Release & Blog Hop! I’m sharing two whimsical die-cut cards: one featuring a lush, layered terrarium full of mushrooms, leaves, and a fluttering butterfly, and another with bold, hand-painted leaves and a cheerful “hello” sentiment. Both are packed with watercolor magic, intricate details, and playful techniques! Join me on this enchanting adventure and get inspired to create your own magical garden of paper and ink.
Spring Whimsy with Hero Arts: Bold Colors, Butterflies & Birthday Cheer
Spring is in full bloom, and so is the Hero Arts Spring Whimsy Collection! In this post, I’m sharing four vibrant cards featuring hot foiling, ink blending, heat embossing, and die cutting. From shimmery butterflies to a charming 9-pane birthday window, these designs are packed with color and creativity. Come explore these bold and playful springtime cards with me!
VIDEO | Spring Floral Stenciling & Color Theory: Create with Confidence!
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!