This post features a fun and festive Christmas elf card. I used Hero Arts Celebration Press Plate for a snowy foiled background and added a cheeky die cut elf. The accompanying video tutorial includes step-by-step foiling directions and tips for gluing die cut letters straight.
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Hero Arts October 2025 Release and Blog Hop | Merry Era
The Hero Arts October 2025 Release: Merry Era is here! I created two festive cards—one featuring the “Have a Ball” die set with a glittery ornament, and the other showcasing the “Twinkle Lights” Fancy Dies with colorful bulbs strung across teal cardstock. Both designs sparkle with holiday magic and are part of the October Blog Hop.
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.
Cozy Die Cut Scene Card
A die cut card featuring a cozy bedroom scene complete with a fox holding a stuffed bunny on a brass bed. An orange tabby cat is curled up at the foot of the bed.
Hero Arts September 2025 Club Kit Release: Fall into Fall
The Hero Arts September 2025 Club Kit Release: Fall into Fall is here! 🍂 I created two cozy projects: a one-layer stamped and colored fall scene featuring pumpkins, mushrooms, acorns, and leaves, plus a die cut critter card with the new Cozy Critters Fancy Dies. From bold autumn color to sweet bedtime scenes, this release captures everything I love about fall. Join me (and the rest of the Hero Arts team!) for the Blog Hop to see even more autumn inspiration.
A Simple Guide To Using Layering Stencils in Cardmaking
I will walk you through my step-by-step guide for using layering stencils in cardmaking as I create a dreamy purple and orange card using the Sunnyside Manor Layering Stencil,
Hero Arts August 2025 | Light-Up Tags + Crystal Ball
This month’s Hero Arts August Kits are packed with creativity! I made a light-up Halloween tag with the new Press One Light (so fun!), and a magical crystal ball card using the You Are Magic Stamp & Cut. Halloween vibes, foil details, and mystical layers—these kits are inspiring for spooky season and beyond!
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!
One Plate, Two Techniques: BetterPress & Glimmer Cards
I’m sharing five summer cards made with the Hero Arts July 2025 “Summer by the Sea” release! From shimmering foiled shells to soft letterpress textures and a beachy shell wreath, this collection is perfect for carefree creative days.
Video: Easy Fun Card Idea
I’m working with the Hero Arts “Just Keep Going” Layering Stencils from the July 2025 Hero Studio release. I’ll show you how to create a coordinating ink smooshed background that pairs perfectly with your stenciled sentiment.
