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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judkajudi said...

Barb!! You have glorified that leafy vine stamp!! Love all your white embossing! Your cards are amazing; bravo!!!!!! My want list is growing!! Hugs!!

Annette Allen said...

Barb your cards are gorgeous...

Valerie Babcock said...

Great collection of cards Barb! I'm enamored with the last card! Such a fun, happy card! Can't wait to add these stamps to my collection!

walchowDesign said...

Oolala! Fabulous cards, Barb! Love all of them and distressing are fantastic! My fav would go to card number 1!

CinnamonSally said...

Looks like you an I were thinking alike Barb with the white embossing powder lol!! Your cards are fabulous, the leafy vines look amazing with the green highlighting. Such fun to be hopping with you today!

Kelly Booth said...

LOOOOOOOOOOOVE your Cards Barb!! So Pretty! I especially am in AWE of that first one...so Beautifully Done!!
xoxoxox

Buffy Burnside said...

so beautiful...I really love the first one!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Woo Hoo, Barb - way to rock the last stop of Day 3, my friend! Just love all your cards but especially how you did the leafy vines - so gorgeous with the added green to the leaves. And that colorful flower card - wow! Love the bright buttons too!

Lin said...

Such varied styles and colors, Barb! My favorite is the first one - those little touches of green bring out the beautiful details of that stamp so nicely. I love your buttons on the last card, too - that stamp is going on my wishlist! So fun to be sharing this day with you, my friend!

rubbergranny said...

Leafy vine is absolutely gorgeous and the other designs are great, too. Thanks for sharing.

Suzanne C said...

Barb; That leafy vine card is just stunning! Beautiful designs on all your cards! Love the flowers in varying shades of colors so happy! The flower is elegant in white against the black backdrop. The dots of blue in the pattern is fabulous!

liberal sprinkles said...

oh my your cards are so stylish. I love how you used buttons on the Everything Flower, so beautiful!

grace

Shelley said...

Barb great job s always!!! I got to have the leafy vine stamp. you Rock!

Unknown said...

Such gorgeous and super classy cards, Barb! Love all that white embossing!

Daša said...

Barb so beautiful. Love the first card - what a colors

Barb said...

Love that leafy vine stamp. Beautiful cards!! thanks so much for sharing your ideas with us.

VicR said...

All Lovely cards, Barb, and the Leafy Vines one is So elegant!
I Love your colorful Everything Flower card too, with the Fun buttons added :)

Scrapycandy said...

I love that black enamel accent and that Thank you card is to die for. Thanks for inspiring!

Harriet said...

The "leafy vine" so lovely. I love your cards and colors. Thank you.

Anonymous said...

I love your color choices and the enamel accent dots really make the card pop. Thanks for the extra opportunity to win. I think I have found another favorites blog.

Unknown said...

Your cards are beautiful. Love the bold use of color. My favorite is the leafy vine card. Thanks for sharing.

Debra said...

Wowzers! That Leafy Vine card is a stunner!

Yiming said...

Awww, I absolutely love your cards! The way you used white embossing and distressing that really made all those cards fabulous and stunning! Thank you for sharing with us!

cm said...

Beautiful cards; you've showcased the HA products beautifully. I've been steering clear of embossing (need lessons!!), but you're certainly nudging me in giving it another try. Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

Jillisgram said...

What a lovely bunch of cards. Can't wait to get my hands on some of the new stamps. Val from IL.

Arlene said...

Love the Leafy Vines - you've raised the bar yet again on your card.

I'm yearning for the Looped Circle Pattern now. Love it bold and captivating. The Black Enamel Accents was perfect. WOW.

Wonderful circle card makes me feel I should miss someone, anyone!

Love the bright and fun Everything Flower card. Makes me want to party!

cheiron said...

Holy Moly Barb!!! I LOVE the leafy vines...so fabulous. Wonderful job on all these flower creations.

Virginia L. said...

You just hit the ball out of the park, Barb! I LOVE LOVE LOVE all of your gorgeous cards! The background are amazing--each one of them! Thanks for the inspiration you give us today! I am lusting for more new stamps...thanks to you, my friend!

Nikki Foraker said...

I LOVE all your cards!!! They totally rock! :)

jintyoo7 said...

Lin set the precedent this morning with her fabulous creations, but I can see how that extraordinary talent and inspiration has been carried through - absuletly beautiful, Barb!

Kim M said...

Fabulous cards, Barb! The first one with the leafy stamp is just stunning!

judy said...

Gorgeous cards, Barb! I especially love the Leafy Vine card and you have convinced me that I must have that stamp!

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Amazing cards, Barb - especially that one with the leafy wine. Its a real eye candy!

Robin K. said...

Hi Barb! You outdid yourself sista!! I looooove the colors of the first one and how you added the touches of green!! The addition of the black enamel dots on the second is such a great detail and the third card is so super sweet!! I'd have to say your last card is my fave- I love the riot of color and the fun buttons!!! So proud to be hoppin' with you! Robin:)

Jacqueline said...

Beautiful cards, Barb - that leafy vine cards is just gorgeous!! The last card is such a colorful stunner!

Mary said...

Love your cards. I especially like the one using Leafy Vines and then the last one is so bright and happy; now there's another stamp I need to add to my wish list.

Wanda said...

Oh I love how you did both your backgrounds - using the leafy vines and the looped circle. Beautiful cards! Thanks so much for sharing!

Theresa said...

Fantastic cards, Barb! I LOVE the way you colored the leafy vine stamp! What a beauty!!!!

gberry14 said...

Barb you are amazing card artist! Love the embossing and my favorite card is the beautiful button and flowers! Thanks for sharing! You made the day beautiful!-L. Berry

Rosemary said...

what a beautiful set of cards, barb...love the touches of green that you added to the first card! really makes everything just pop!

Crystalena82 said...

These are all so striking that I cannot find a favorite. I love them all! And, I can see why you were in the mood to white emboss! They all look so amazing with that highlight. Gorgeous, gorgeous cards. Whoever opens their mail and finds these will be thrilled! :) I am so excited to try all of the new HA stamps!! Thank you for the inspiration. Have a great Wednesday! :)

Anonymous said...

I love your leafy vines thank you card!

MiaS said...

Oh my, so many wonderful cards! The leafy vines are so beatiful. Your red Happy Birthday-card is amazing!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

wonderful cards, the first one takeds my breath away!

Sue D said...

Great cards. My favorite is the Leafy vines one--I like the embossing and the addition of the green marker.
slrdowney at hotmail dot com

Jackie said...

They are all so gorgeous! I love the Leafy Vines and the Distress Ink blending and the tiny black dots in the Looped Circle - I love them all!

RedGem said...

Love all the cards... but especially the leafy vines. Must add to my wishlist! Tks for the inspiration.

Beastybunny said...

I love heat embossing! And I love, love, love that Leafy Vine stamp! You did a great job!

Deb Walker Deb Stamps Life, LLC said...

Beautiful embossing Barb--the dark color accenting the Leafy Vines is a crowning touch on a regal design. I'm loving that new Everything Flower background too! Great inspiration!

Sue McRae said...

Wowzers Barb, your projects are fantabulos! Love the Leafy Vine card with the green highlights and the Looped Circle card is so striking in red, black and white.

Unknown said...

OK...you sold me on the Everything Flower stamp. Until I saw your card, I figured I could live without this new stamp. Not now.

Barb said...

love these stamp sets and love your cards. awesome!!!!

Barb Ghig said...

Hi Barb ~ I really LOVE how you played with all of the newest stamps! What a great idea to use markers to add color to the white embossed images...genius!
Thanks so much for sharing your beautiful cards with us...you always inspire me to create!!!

Nancy K said...

Time to get my white embossing powder out...such gorgeous inspiration, sweet friend!! I must get the leafy vines, your card is so gorgeous! I love your bright and happy use of Everything Flower, that will be CASE-ed! Kudos to you, sweet Barb, for a truly inspiring post!

mtscrapgal said...

I'm glad you used a lot of white embossing powder. Your cards are so oustanding and dramatically beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talents and giving a personal prize too.

bartokmd said...

I just love the buttons on your flower card, and the color combination. But the distressing on the leafy vine card is fabulous too!

Leni said...

Hi Barb! i am already in love with the leafy vines! It is on my wish list! And I always love flower cards! Love the bright and happy colors!

Monica Maier said...

Love them all! Super duper work!!!!

RaeChel said...

I love the addition of the Enamel Accents on the background of the birthday card - such a cute idea and so simple! Definitely going to try that out!

Marit said...

Lovely cards, especially the leafy vines one, great stamp!

Jayne said...

Wonderful cards. I'm especially taken with the leafy vines one. So pretty.

Kathy Kay said...

Love the leafy vine stamp card. It has so much possibility!

chiyo smith said...

absolutely lovely! Inspiring.

diana said...

Lovely cards! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)

Sus said...

Beautiful cards!!! I especially love the birthday card. The background is amazing!

Barbara said...

This was a fabulous way to end the blog hop today! Lots of inspiration and creativity here as well. I love all your white embossing and it just showcased every stamp to perfection! The Leafy Vine is definitely on my list after today's hop. Great job!

Petti said...

I love your creations with the new stamps! I can't even pick a favourite as all cards are great!

Susan said...

bold & bright, love them all!
Susan Kapp

karenelr said...

I can see why you had so much fun---your cards are FABULOUS! I love the white embossing on all of the cards which all created a different look! The looped circle pattern looks completely different, just by adding the black enamel--you don't see the circles so readily, but flowers. And the Everything Flower card--WOW! Great colors and the buttons are perfect! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!

Brenda said...

Barb, Barb, what are you doing to me! I want everything I see! That Leafy Vine is simply too much to bear, totally beautiful! Love the little bit of green you added. I don't know what to say, everything is so beautiful my friend! Well done in showcasing these beauties!

Mateja M said...

I adore the Leafy Vines stamp. It looks perfect for so many different occasions. Just gorgeous! :)

LauraJane:) said...

Barb the extra tombow green on your Leafy Vines makes you card REALLY stand out! Must remember that technique!
And somehow I missed that Fancy Basics set...it IS great! Thanks for showcasing it.
Pleasant Etched flower.
And you can NEVER go wrong with BUTTONS! FUN coloring on the EVREYTHING FLOWERS!

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

What beauties! Love that leafy vine on the blue, great idea with the black enamel accents on the loopy circle pattern & love your colours and buttons on the everything flower.

Mariëtte said...

What a great way to close this days blog hop. I really really love your cards. My favorites are the leafy vines and the flower card. Totally inspiring. Thanks!

itzamitzi said...

Wow! I like the way you used the big background stamps. What a beautiful, but quick, way to create cards! And the colors on the flower background make me think of summer [needed as it's darn cold here!]. Thanks for your lovely work.

Jocelyn said...

Absolutely amazing cards!

Anonymous said...

I gave to get that flower background stamp! I love it! It just makes me smile every time I look at it.

joy said...

Oh, Barb! I love every one of these cards! That leafy vine is just the prettiest stamp I've seen in a long tome. And, I love all the white embossing you've done, too. Thanks for the chance to win a goody box - how very sweet and generous of you!

Unknown said...

You take stamp embossing to a whole new level sometimes - and this is one of those times. I LOOOOOVE what you did with the Leafy Vine stamp. All your cards are fabulous, but it's that Leafy Vine one I'd be stealing if I could get near it - lol!

Suzanne said...

Hi Barb! Your cards are gorgeous but your first one made my jaw drop - so amazing! I love your style - thanks for sharing!

gscindy said...

Love the white embossing - wish I was so talented. Your cards are lovely!

donna mikasa said...

Hi Barb! You've just enabled me to get more of those gorgeous background stamps! LOVE all of your cards, and I bet you couldn't stop at making FOUR! Simply wonderful eye candy!

Maryann Laursen said...

WAUW you girls just gets on and on with beautiful creations here, don´t you? I sooooo love that leafy Wine stamp and also the Looped Circle pattern is absolutely gorgeous., and you´ve used them to perfection here. I´m totally speachless with soo much beauty here again today, you girls just really rocks my world. Stunning work.

M. Middelkoop said...

Barb, your cards a amazing! I love what you did with the everything flower stamp and the leafy vines. Those cards are stunning! My wish list is getting very long now. Thanks for sharing and for the opportunity to win!

Unknown said...

Cute cards. They are super festive and I love the white embossing it gives it that special touch

Janie said...

Beautiful cards. Love all the techniques.

Ruth G said...

I love all the white embossing! So very elegant and it just makes all the other colors so vibrant! I'll have to keep my eye out for the Enamel Accents! Sure beats putting a gem at all those intersections of the Looped Circle stamp! Thanks for sharing!!!

Kailash said...

Wow, wow Barb, your cards are all absolutely stunning. I just love how you showcased each stamp so simply yet the results are gorgeous!!

Karina Beck said...

Wow, gorgeous Designs, Barb. Love how you used the new stamps.!

Teresa W. said...

Barb, your cards are gorgeous! Love the colors on Everything flower card. You have showcased the new stamps beautifully.

Unknown said...

Love how you added the bit of green to the white in the Leafy Vines--a great look that I hadn't seen before!

Thanks for sharing your ideas!

luluvision said...

Absolutely love what you did with the leafy vines! As well as the other cards! Thanks for hosting a giveaway as well! So much inspiration on this hop!

Angel Estes said...

Just beautiful, Barb! Those leafy vines just make me drool, and you did such a beautiful job on all of them!

Grá O'Neill said...

I love how you've used the background stamps. My favourite has to be Everything Flower, it has everything: white embossing, Antique Linen Distress ink & a fabulous colour scheme. Tfs :)

Cindy C. said...

Fabulous cards Barb! Each one so unique and has it's own characteristic! I espeically like the Leafy Vine one! Thanks for the inspirations!

Darlene S. said...

Fabulous cards!! Love the leafy vine card and the last one made me smile...it was so colorful!!!

Unknown said...

Amazing cards and the leafy vine is my favorite.

Jen said...

What amazing cards! I love what you did with the leafy vine stamp (one of my favorites). The added green makes such a great impact! All of the other cards are just gorgeous too. Great job!

Miriam Prantner said...

Beautiful cards! I love them all, but I was blown away by that first one, gorgeous, and the accents you added with the marker really make it special!

MarcyK924 said...

WOWZERS, my friend! That Leafy Vines with the marker has my jaw on my lap! You have to tell me how you did that! :D The Everything Flower is SO fun and colorful with the buttons! As always, I am inspired by how each card is so different, but with one constant connection, that being the white embossing - that takes talent!

stampingandstitching said...

Wow Barb, your cards are fantastic! I can't tell you how much I love your first card - yummy colours and what a brilliant idea to add some green to the leave! Your second card really show what a gorgeous new stamp the looped circle pattern is and oh my goodness I'd thought you'd used beads on the flower centres as you enamel dots are perfect! Love your design and pretty colour combination on the third card! Your last card is such a beautiful, cheery card - love your colouring and the button centres! It's been fun seeing what you've created with the new stamps!

Jacqui Blondel said...

Wonderful end to today's hop. You have used my two favourites leafy vines & everything flowers, and what a great job you have done. Love the resist emboss technique and love the colours you have used. Fabulous

Linda Beeson said...

Wow, especially for that first amazing card.

Kim H said...

beautiful cards. the resist blues are gorgeous and love the marker details. the bday card is fabulous, wonderful techniques. thank you for the inspirations and the chance to win.

Linda w said...

Very pretty cards Barb.

gettin' inky...

Kathy (krolski) said...

I love all the white embossing Barb! Your cards are beautiful! I especially love the 1st one. It's such fun hopping with you this week. :)

conil said...

I'm so glad I ordered the Leafy Vine and Looped Circle stamps, and now I know why. Simply great what you've done with them.

Annette Vesth said...

Wow - It's such beautiful cards. I love Them all - Well done. I'm totally amazed by the colours on the crd with the wines.

Karen said...

All your cards are gorgeous! The colors are so beautiful and bright and happy. I especially love the leafy vines; those blues make my heart sing!

Pat said...

Oh my goodness! These are awesome!!! I LOVE how you embossed the images and the color choices! And you used two of my new "FAVORITES"--the leafy one and the looped flower...love them!

patscrap said...

Barb your cards are fantastic ! The first one is very elegant with the beautiful background. The green on the leaves is a clever idea ! Thanks for the inspiration !

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Love all of them, especially how you colored the leaves on the leaf flourish!

Agata said...

With just the first card you made my jaw drop!!! It's amazing! The best card I've seen yet with this stamp! And all the others are so beautiful, too! Great job!

Deeps said...

I love the leafy vine stamp & the looped flower stamp. The enamel accent made it even more wonderful. Thanks for the opportunity to win some goodies.

TweedyBird said...

I've totally fallen in love with the Leafy vine stamp. WANT IT, WANT IT...erm NEED IT! haha
Amazing cards!
Thanks for sharing

Helen F. said...

Barb, your creations for the Hop are so gorgeous, but it's always a total delight to visit your Blog. I am in love with that Leafy Vine image and simply have to have it so I can CASE your beautiful card :o)

Dana said...

Wow!!! Lovely cards!

Anonymous said...

I absolutely love your cards, so colorful and really gorgeous. You used some of my favorite new HA stamps...love them. Thanks for sharing!!!!

annms said...

WOW!!! Fantastic cards. These are so beautiful. Great way to use the background stamps. I must get out my white embossing powder and go to work. Thanks

Tina said...

Barb, you are making my wish list even longer... I love all of your cards.

Kim Hamilton said...

These are just fabulous Barb!

Kathy Berger said...

Wow, those are really great cards! Thank you for the inspiration!

Maureen Morton said...

What a great way to wrap up today's hop, Barb! Such a great range of styles and colors. Love them all, but that last one has my heart - love the unusual color combo and those flowers remind me so much of the 1960's. Adore it! Thanks for sharing so much of yourself and your magic talent with us, my friend!

April said...

All of your cards are wonderful! I love the leafy vine and the bright flowers with buttons!

choman9912@aol.com said...

I absolutely love your thank you card. All of your cards are wonderful. Simple but very chic. Thank you for sharing these beautiful designs with us!

Nancy said...

Beautiful cards, Barb! I think you are definitely selling me on the Leafy Vines stamp! Such a gorgeous card!

Lynn said...

I am swooning at all the yumminess going on here today Barb...but wow oh wow do I love the second one...the circle background is amazing.

Daria Z. said...

Wow, Barb - fantastic cards! I love the different looks you achieved with white embossing and the various stamps. Love the bold colors, too.

Michelle said...

Barb, these are all so awesome! I love that Everything Flower stamp, and you've pushed it higher on my wishlist. The first card is just spectacular! Amazing! You're being too good an enabler, I think. ;-)

Suzzoom said...

Wow, I love what you did with the leafy vine stamp. Those green accents with the white embossing really makes that pop. Thanks. That stamp is on my list of wants from the new catalog. Thanks for sharing.

Lisa said...

Such fun and happy cards Brab! LOVE that last bright flower card- it's gorgeous!!

Joy said...

WOW!! Barb, these are truly amazing and super beautiful cards...I especially am in love with that first one..hugs

Emily Keaton said...

These creations are absolutely fantastic! I love all the white embossing--so pretty!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Your Leafy Vines card is perfection! Looks like you had a blast playing with these new stamps. Your cards are gorgeous. TFS!

Sarina Coffin said...

WOW, I would say you had a lot of fun and all your hard work looks amazing! I absolutely love the leafy vines stamp and what you have done with it!! You did an amazing job and there will be happy recipients of those cards I have no doubt. Two thumbs up from me :D :D

Pam said...

Wow! These are fabulous cards made with fabulous new stamps! Love them.

Ruth H said...

Barb, love your white embossing, so versatile!! I love the vine stamp and you made it even more wonderful!! Your red card made me think of a nice Scots plaid, don't ask me why, love it. Your last card is so cheerful and would make anyone's day. Thanks for all the great ideas.

Cat Craig said...

Barb, these are gorgeous, and look like the were so much fun to make. Awesome hon!

kruzr87 said...

It doesn't matter that you got hooked on the white embossing because they all look so different and lovely!! I really love the buttons making the flowers pop! Thanks for sharing.

Debbie said...

gorgeous cards, love the leafy vine background stamp and love your white embossing. I have some of this white embossing powder but have never opened it but you have given me the inspiration to go do this thanks for sharing
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Marilyn C. said...

Your leafy vines Thank You card is gorgeous. I need that stamp!

Moosisk said...

More fabulous-ness seen here!!! I just can't get over all the talent. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Marita said...

Oh I especially love the Everything Flower stamp on your last card and the amazing Leafy Vines stamp! Love how you embossed them in white then added color... Thanks for your inspiration and the chance to win some stamping goodies!

Mildred Mildew said...

Barb, love your different styles and great use of color. Wow!

Karen B. said...

So much inspiration on this one post! Wow, your cards are divine. If I HAD to choose a favorite, if I was FORCED to, it would be the first one. So beautiful!

Smriti said...

Your cards are simply gorgeous! What an amazing blend of embossing, sponging and coloring!

Denise Bryant said...

Great cards! I am loving that Leafy Vines stamp too!
DeniseB

Unknown said...

love the everyday flowers and buttons! and white embossing the leafy vines is yet another inspired use of a fantstic stamp!
thnaks
Holly

slbt17 said...

wow - love your work - great color choices!
Sandra ltb

Rachel K said...

I so love all your white embossing! You rocked all the new sets! :)

SmilynStef said...

The addition of marker to that stamp really take it to a whole new level ... awesome cards.

Maeghan M. said...

What great examples of embossed resist! TFS!

Deborah said...

Loved all the white embossing with the new stamps, especially Leafy Vines. I've seen it done a number of times in the hop but yours is #1! So striking!

Sally said...

Thanks for sharing so much inspiration on the blog hop. All of your cards are beautiful, but the leafy vines combined with the shades of blue just took my breath away - so lovely!

Unknown said...

Ooooh, Barb! I fell in love with your leafy vines card in the sneak peek and couldn't wait to see who made it! Love those colors!! Your Everything Flower is another favorite and I can't wait to CASE it! Just beautiful.

Please don't fight the white embossing. It looks good on you! :)

Mary-Anne V said...

Beautiful cards...love the bold colours on the first two and last.

brenlubrant said...

I am really loving the new etched flower stamp. Thanks for all of the inspiration today.

pcm said...

barb, these cards are stunning! I lOVE the green accenting that you did on that first card. I may have to steal that for myself! and how sweet of you to have a giveaway of your own!

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards, Barb!!! I love what you did with the leafy vine stamp - so pretty! And your bright birthday card is fab! You rocked the white embossing and the new stamps!!

Jeanne Dudgeon said...

I m now officially crazy for the Leafy Vines stamp and how can life be any better than flowers and buttons. Thank you so much

SherylH said...

Wow -- super cards! I too love the Leafy Vines image (so nice of HA to also put it out as a cling stamp). But your birthday card is outstanding -- love the dramatic red/white/black combo!

Mynn xx said...

OH my gosh, these are fabulous! I have to say that the last one really is my favorite--totally took my breath away!!! Thanks for an added chance to win more goodies, too! HUGS! :)

Vikki H said...

white embossing rocks with all your bright ideas!

craftymom205 said...

Love your cards especially the first one.

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Cecilia Hsieh said...

Barb - Awesome cards! My favourite is the Leafy Vines - yours is the best one I've seen so far! I love the effect of colouring the embossed leaves! Thanks for sharing!

McStamper said...

Great cards. Especially love the leafy vine.

stamplover2011 said...

Beautiful cards, Barb! You did an awesome job showing off the new stamps!

Dixie Cochran said...

Barb, you are the queen of embossing today!! Your cards are simply gorgeous. You really rocked the Leafy Vines stamp. Thanks for sharing your talent today!

Larissa Heskett said...

Wow!! These are amazing creations!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a fabulous week!! ;)

Judy1223 said...

Barb!!! What FUN cards today! I "oohed" and "aaahhed" at each one! I love the white embossing and the distress inking, the enamel accents, the buttons, I love it ALL! Thanks for a wonderful end to today's hop! (Since I won your last prize, please leave me out of the draw this time...thanks for your generosity!)

Pippa67 said...

Oh Barb, what a beautifull cards. I just love the " red " one. So so pretty. All of your cards are gorgeous but that one is outstanding. Might copy that. Thanks Barb for showing.

Mary Bee said...

Barb, I don't think you can ever "overdo" white embossing. You have used the technique in so many outstanding ways. I especially love your last card---so bright and cheery. Thanks so much for the inspiration and chance to win.

Dawn T said...

Barb... you have been very very busy playing with the new stamps. I MUST get that Leafy Vine - just to decided whether to get the woodblock or the cling!!!! All your cards are stunning and so inspiring.

Ale Vargas said...

Que padre te quedaron y las tecnicas que usaste hacen lucir cada uno de tus proyectos me llenan de inspiracion espero conseguir un terminado como el tuyo algun dia Saludos!!

Memories by Manda said...

Great cards! I love the leafy vines stamp you used on the first one and the large Happy Birthday one on the second card. Thanks for the bonus giveaway too.

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

wow what gorgeous cards..

Moccavanila by Vera Rhuhay said...

Beautiful cards,Barb! oh my..I really love your first and last card! and now...you made my wish list getting longer :D

Kim Hall said...

Barb what gorgeous cards, love the Leafy Vine just stunning colour,
fab job on all the others.

Unknown said...

Love your cards! The embossed images are so nice - can't wait to try out something similar. :)

Marian said...

Barb, your cards are beautiful!!
Thanks for the giveaway too.

Karen Dunbrook said...

awesome cards Barb....so well done.

Lainey said...

Great cards. I love to emboss too! It really makes the images pop. Thanks for sharing.

Efrat said...

Beautiful card. The first one with the leafy vines is simply stunning. Beats any store bought card - this one is straight to my pinterest board.
I also really love the everything flower stamps. Your card is so colorful and happy. Great job!

Colleen C. said...

All of your cards are beautiful, but my favorite is the Thank You card - that one is absolutely gorgeous!

marking said...

Gorgeous cards!

Joan V said...

Wow, love the cards.

Okay, the last one is so FUN and cheery. That is one stamp definitely on my list. But I think those buttons and colors are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.

Jenn Biederman said...

Hi Barb! I love all of them, especially the one with looped circle bg! That happens to be my fave from the new stamps...love how it looks in red with black accents! Would work well for Valentine's Day too! Love hopping with you! :)

Diane said...

All your cards are amazing. Love the leafy vine card the best. Thanks for sharing.

Cheryl S said...

I have to buy the leafy vine-an incredibly beautiful stamp and your treatment is so elegant. Card #2 background stamp is also on my list to buy....it's a long list.

Fiorella said...

The Hero Arts stamps are fabulous and you used them in a gorgeous way. I lovelovelove the first one...fantastic!!!!!

jan metcalf said...

Love your resist techniques! Thanks for sharing your lovely cards!

Pammejo said...

Amazing cards, love all of the background stamps. Clever how you incorporated them for your cards. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com

Ava said...

Barb, I love all of your cards. The white embossing technique is great with the new stamps!

Chitra Nair said...

Love all the cards, but mr fav is the last one with the buttons,love the color on it..

Jaclyn Miller said...

Dang, you guys are making me want that circle background stamp BAD! Great cards, love those bright flowers on the last one.

Laura M. said...

beautiful cards! LOVE them all! thanks so much for sharing! :D

Terri (blindstamper) said...

I love what you did with the leafy vine background stamp...gorgeous.

Bethany Stellpflug said...

Barb, I LOVE that first card. SO gorgeous! And the colors. Wow. :) Thanks for the chance to win!

Bunnyfreak said...

Love the rich colors of the first and last card. Yummy.

Laura Norris said...

And here I thought I couldn't get more impressed....but you blew me away! Love all your cards! That leafy vine stamp is now on my must have list. Thanks for sharing your talent with us.

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