Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop!!

Hi Everyone!

I hope you're all enjoying the Hero Arts Hostess blog hop! 

It started back on Monday at the Hero Arts Blog. You can always head back there and start from the beginning for each day. You should have arrived here today from the blog of my talented friend, Arlene.

If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Arts Blog. Also, please report broken links to: blog@heroarts.com.

Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day’s starting post at the Hero Arts Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!

I'm so excited to share my cards with you today! I could not stop playing with these fabulous stamps and apparently, I was totally in the mood to do some white embossing! (You'll see what I mean after scrolling down!) :)

My first card uses the gorgeous wood stamp called Leafy Vines.


Oh, how I love this stamp! I white embossed the Leafy Vines onto white paper, then used the emboss resist technique with three different blue Distress Inks, then added some green to the leaves with a Tombow marker.

For my next card, I used the awesome, Looped Circle Pattern wood stamp.


After white embossing this fun background stamp onto the red cardstock, I added a little dab of black Enamel Accents to the center of each flower. That wonderful, large sentiment is from the new, Fancy Basics clear set - love!!

My third card is a simple and easy design using the Etched Flower with Stem.


I again white embossed the image, this time onto a piece of dark gray cardstock. Then I used a scalloped circle die, and adhered that to a larger, soft pink die-cut circle to use as my card base. The white embossed sentiment is from an older, but favorite, clear set called, Big Hugs.

One more card!


This is another new Hero Arts stamp that I just LOVE!! It's the Everything Flower. I know, I know! I white embossed this one too! :) It started out white on white. The soft tan background was achieved by using Antique Linen Distress Ink. Then I used a combination of Tombow and Distress markers to make the flowers really colorful. I thought the buttons would make a fun addition to this happy card. A sentiment is stamped on the inside.

That's it from me, and I'm your last stop for today, but don't forget to stop back at the Hero Arts blog again tomorrow to see more of their fantastic new stamps! There will be 5 more hostesses sharing their amazing talent with you!

**GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED** Before I let you go, be sure to leave a comment here on my blog for a chance to win a box of stamping goodies from me! I'll include some new Hero Arts stamps, a die or two and some other fun goodies! I'll randomly choose one lucky person from all the comments.

Thanks so much for stopping by and happy hopping! :)
 

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Janet Wilson said...

Gorgeous, especially the leafy vine card

sarah said...

Barb, you always do such wonderful cards! I absolutely love the large sentiments and loopey circle background! I've been into embossing lately too! It's so fun!

Scrapper64 said...

I love your colouring on the Leafy Vine card and Everything Flower card (cute buttons, too). I'll have to try some of those Enamel Accents--from the photo, I thought they were tiny pearls or rhinestones!

Cyndee Scholet said...

I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE the Leafy Vine stamp. Love what you did with it. I also love your card with the Everything Flowers stamp. So creative!

Andrea Garland said...

I'm trying embossing too and I understand you that you use embossing in every single card, the result always is amazing.
My favorite card is the last one, love all the colors and flowers.
Btw thanks for your giveaway :)

Kathy H said...

A Beautiful thank you card! I love it!

cghundley said...

Very nice and pretty cards. Thanks for sharing.
Carla from Utah

cmu said...

What lovely cards - my fave is the leafy vine one - well done!

Colorado Crafter said...

Beautiful cards! I think I really "must" have that Leafy Vines" stamp!! :)

Loly Borda said...

Wow BaRB! You did a wonderful job, all your cards are fabulous, I like the Leafy vines more everyday, thanks for the inspiration and for the chance to win your goodies.

Pajalu said...

Oh Barb, now I really do have a massive case of the I wants!!!!! I love all of these cards you have made. I especially love the vines & the flowers cards. Both are stunning, so gorgeous in their own ways. Just beautiful

Shannon said...

Oh my gosh, your first card is absolutely stunning! I love it!! I have quickly become a huge fan of the "Leafy Vine" stamp, it's so elegant. You have certainly done wonders with it. Your second card has an amazing background as well, you are clearly very talented. I also love the fourth card, I can't seem to make up my mind on which one is my fav. Probably the first card though. Thanks so much for sharing your cards with us all and for the huge amount of inspiration I'm leaving your blog with.

Martha said...

Hi, Barb!

WOW x 4!!!!
White embossing ALWAYS seems to add a touch of elegance, and you have certainly used it SO beautifully in your FABULOUS creations. Your creativity is shining brightly! I love all 4 cards! Every detail is just perfect! Beautifully done, my friend!

HUGS! ♥

Anonymous said...

This is my 1st hop and needless to say I Love it! All the cards are such an inspiration to a beginner like me. I especially love the everything flower and leafy vine cards. Great job!!!

Iris said...

Love the white embossing. I too, love to emboss my cards. Thanks for sharing your work and also for a chance to win some goodies. Iris

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

WOW!!! All of your projects are awesome, but your first card blows me away!!! I LOVE the adding of the green on the leaves it is amazing what such a small addition makes!!! Thank you so much!

Becs Attwood said...

Wow - these cards are all incredible but the first one totally made my jaw drop. The beautiful distress ink shading & the coloring on the leaves just add so much dimension to that fabulous stamp - gorgeous. Thanks for sharing!

joybear said...

Such beautiful cards! I love the white embossing :)

Melissa D said...

Hard to choose a favourite out of your cards Barb, they are all bold, simple and effective looking, just the way I like cards to be. Great work.

Trudi said...

Ooo another leafy vine card, I do believe that stamp will be mine within the next couple days :) I love what you did with the looped circle stamp too-too fun! Thanks for sharing!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

That flower card - truly AMAZING! I am just in love with those colors!!!!

Anonymous said...

I love all your cards and I absolutely HAVE to get the Leafy Vine stamp! Thanks for showcasing it!

Donna Nuce said...

Your cards are gorgeous.

Greta said...

You were really inspired, Barb! Love your cards, especially the first 2. I love white embossing & distress inks & these are fabulous examples!

Katie said...

Wow, I felt like I was watching the fireworks on the fourth of July, you know when they have the grand finale ending with all of the fireworks going off at once! Meaning, your last card was definitely like the grand finale, fabulous, fabulous! I love the big bursts of color! Also like how you added the green highlights to the leafy vine stamp on the first card. Really wonderful, Thanks for sharing!

Katie B.

Michelle said...

Truly stunning cards, Barb! Love the delicate 'thank you', the bold 'happy birthday' and the burst of flowers with buttons! Beautiful!

Weenie Thomas said...

Fabulous cards. The evrything flower card is WOW!WOW!WOW!

Kanan Pandya said...

Love all your cards,Barb. Lovely stamps and great color combinations. Awesome!!! Thank you so much for sharing all the wonderful cards. :-)

mariangel said...

thank you for the giveaway i love your creations

Cynthia Rose said...

The flower card is very happy!

Мария Доричева Maria Doricheva said...

Thank you, Barb! You are so sweet and generous! Love the Leafy Vines card, the colors, embossing and tombo marker use are perfect!

Michelle said...

The Everything Flower card is absolutely stunning! Enjoyed all of your cards all are special in their own way

~amy~ said...

sigh...love them ALL...especially the Everything Flower one! sooooooooo sweet!

Robyn said...

LOVE all these cards -- the coloring on the leafy vine stamp and the white embossing of the looped background on red cardstock are simply stunning!

shirley-bee said...

Wow, Barb! White embossing never looked so good! The leafy vines card is fab!

Gina said...

I am in love with the leafy vines stamp! I've seen so many creative ways to use it!

Deirdre said...

These are simply stunning Barb - thanks for sharing.

Anonymous said...

You do that white embossing with panache! Especially love the first card...so elegant

Unknown said...

Seriously, you make me want more and more of the Hero Arts new collection! Love your cards!

Kris in Alaska said...

The leafy vine stamp has my name all over it! Fabulous work!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Linda said...

I adore your choices of color, Barb. Gorgeous, as always! TFS!

fdgtgrl said...

Nice, nice, nice ... ;)
Thank you for sharing those beauties !!!
Sincerely,

CanadianScraps43 said...

Barb I have to say that I have seen some pretty amazing cards lately but I haven't seen anything that makes me drool like this first card does. I think it is totally out of this world and I mean that! There are some cards that are totally beautiful but than others that make you stop and take notice. This one is truly one of those. The second one give the same feel ing as well but not so much as the first. Your last card is beautiful as well with it's flowery scene. Totally amazing work and so happy that you shared it with us all.

Nana Griffin said...

I am having a time getting this to post but here goes again. Lovely cards.

bethann said...

so wonderful and gorgeous , each and every one

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for sharing and also for a chance to win!

Robin said...

Love all the cards you made, the one with the leafy vines design is especially gorgeous!

Anonymous said...

Love all your cards. But the Everyday Flower card just POPS! Love it!

Karen said...

Barb such beautiful cards each one! Sure miss you girls but glad I can still pop in for inspiration now and then! Hope you are well, Hugs!!

Cathy A said...

Wow Barb beautiful designs

Lucy Newton said...

Barb, love your cards, they are wonderful! And I think you are one of the nicest ladies in the industry I always find your comments so uplifting and sweet! Thank you so much!!!

Ellie Knol said...

I just love the new stamps! You've made gorgeous projects with gorgeous stamps!
xx Ellie xx

maria f. said...

Let's hear it for white embossing! I love that circle loop pattern but I'm a total sucker for HA blooms. Love the Everything Flower. Your coloring of it is so vibrant and makes it wonderfully cheery!

Kathy Mc said...

Beautiful cards, Barb! Would love to win me some Hero Arts as haven't tried their product line yet. Enjoy your blog like you enjoy life. : )

Karen L K said...

Really nice cards Barb! Love the flowers on that Everything Flowers card. Love what you did with it, the color combination looks great. I think that leafy vine stamp is a must have and it looks fantastic with the green touch.

Emily Leiphart said...

Absolutely stunning cards, Barb! I love the transition of blues and the way you highlighted the flourish and leaves. It takes my breath away. And of course that last card makes me so happy with its brilliant colours!

Helen L said...

I love your cards!! Those background stamps are just amazing, aren't they?

Unknown said...

Love the colours and patterns on your cards. Thank you for sharing.

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Great card.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Helen said...

Wow that first card is so great. I love the elegance of it.

Katarina said...

Gorgeus cards, Barb! Love all your white embossing - that's a great, versatile technique.

Lisa Carroll said...

Absolutely wonderful cards, Barb! Stunning use of the Leafy Vines.. your addition of a little green marker to the leaves is BRILLIANT, and so smart! Pretty partial to that Happy Birthday card... such crisp embossing, and red/black/white is my favorite combo. :) Your Miss You card is sweet and CAS, but profound in its design and message. And I love the fresh colors you used on your button card! Always inspired by what you create. :) And always honored to hop with you!

Unknown said...

Wonderful embossing techniques for different stamp sets! Love it! Thank you so much for sharing!

Tere Azua said...

I love your cards!!

Cris said...

OMG, Barb!!! I absolutely loooove that vine card! Amazing! I already adored that stamp, specially with all the amazing cards using it on the hop , but your card is just perfect!!
Great job! So much inspiration!

Elin Larsson said...

Wonderful cards! Great way to use buttons!!!

Irma said...

love the cards! so much yummy goodness-all the stamps inspire me to create!

Skraperella said...

Love all your cards Barb, they show off the stamps really well!!!

Small T said...

Wonderful cards! :-) xx

albinopi said...

I adore your Leafy Vines card!!! Just stunning.

KristaB said...

Beautiful cards! The last one is my favorite. The colors really pop!

craftyantoinette said...

You have made my heart happy with those buttons!

Sandi said...

Great card! Congrats!

sheila said...

fabulous collection of cards Barb.....the first card is absolutely stunning......I think it could be a wedding or annniversary card as it is soooo elegant!

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