Learn how to bring your handmade cards to life using harmonious analogous colors and eye-catching complementary contrasts! In this Hero Arts tutorial, I’ll show you how I combined blues, greens, and a pop of orange with the On the Shelf Layered Stencil set to create a bold, book-themed design.
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One More Chapter! Hero Arts November 2025 Release + Blog Hop
Curl up with the cozy “One More Chapter” November Hero Studio Release! I’m sharing two warm, book-inspired cards — one featuring a cozy die-cut reading nook, and the other a bold JOY design for book lovers. Join the Hero Arts Blog Hop for inspiration and prizes!
Ink Blending with Hero Arts The Tree Layering Stencil | October 2025 Release
A festive handmade Christmas card depicting a Christmas tree ink-blended using the new Hero Arts Layering Stencil: The Tree. I used analagous colors in greens, blue and aquas.
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.
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!
Hit the Road with Hero Arts! July 2025 Club Kits Blog Hop
Ready to hit the road—creatively? The Hero Arts July 2025 Club Kits are packed with scenic Heroscapes, playful retro dies, and dreamy backgrounds. I created four cards featuring desert drives, heart-filled backgrounds, and even a retro cassette tape. Stop by the blog for layered stamping, ink smooshing, and summer cardmaking inspiration!
Mixed Media Card Tutorial: A Step-By-Step Guide
A step-by-step how to tutorial on creating a torn and tattered vintage look mixed media card from upcycled and repurposed atlas maps and brown paper shopping bags. The card features a die cut bike and Hero Wax Accents.
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