Welcome everyone! Today we are celebrating the new Hero Arts 2021 Catalog with a blog hop!
All of the blog hop info will be at the end of this post along with a list of supplies used on my cards today.
Buckle up! I have a lot to share with you.
I love to ink blend backgrounds but I know some people struggle with achieving a smooth transition between colors. The technique today is quick, easy and gives you such a smooth blend it appears almost airbrushed!
VIDEO
I have a video for my cards today that you can view down below or HERE on my Youtube channel. It will show you how to create lots of backgrounds in minutes. I’ll take those backgrounds a step further using products from the catalog release.
CARDS
Since I do have so many cards to share, I won’t go into a ton of detail here on the blog as I explain each one in the video.
Sun and Wave Window Card
- Sun & Waves Fancy Window Die
- Dove White. & Sand cardstock
- Hello There Stamp & Cut
- Colors: Lime Green, Aquatic, Grape Juice Inks
Hello There Butterfly Card
- Butterfly Circle Stencil
- Hello There Stamp & Cut
- Iridescent Glitz Glitter Gel
- Colors: Lime Green, Aquatic, Grape Juice Inks
Thanks Butterfly Circle Card
- Butterfly Circle Stencil
- Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL
- Sparkle Clear Lacquer Pen
- Colors: Lime Green, Aquatic, Grape Juice Inks
You Are Amazing Art Deco Card
- Art Deco Lotus Stencil
- Love You Stamp & Cut XL
- Enamel Dots
- Colors: Lime Green, Aquatic, Grape Juice Inks
Hello There Cityscape Card
- City Heroscape
- Script Bold Print
- Hello There Stamp & Cut
- Colors: Lime Green, Aquatic, Grape Juice, Soft Brown Ink
You Make Me Happy Butterfly Circle Card
Big Hugs Butterfly Circle Card
- Butterfly Circle Stencil
- Butterfly Garden Stamp
- Big Hugs Stamp & Cut
- Colors: Dandelion, Rose Madder, Mulled Wine
- Enamel Dots
Thanks I Appreciate You Card
- Butterfly Garden Stamp
- Happy Thanks Stamp & Cut XL
- Enamel Dots
- Colors: Dandelion, Rose Madder, Mulled Wine
Through The Woods Window Card
- Through The Woods Window Fancy Die
- Script Background
- Hello There Stamp & Cut
- Colors: Dandelion, Rose Madder, Mulled Wine
I had so much fun creating these cards!
I have a bonus card to share with you. This is a card I created for the catalog using the Lily Pond Heroscape.
GIVEAWAY
Comment on the hop by Wednesday, February 24th at 11:59pm pst for a chance to win one of three $50 gift certificates to the Hero Arts store. The more blogs you leave comments on, the more chances to win!
BLOG HOP
If you arrived here from Maria’s blog you are in the right spot.
Your next stop on the hop is the talented Pocono Pam!
Hero Arts
Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Mindy Eggen ***YOU ARE HERE**
Pocono Pam
Seeka
Amy Kolling
Jennifer McGuire
Julee Tilman
Laurie Willison
Mariana Grigsby
Nichol Spohr
These cards are stunning! I have a gel plate that I have never used. I’ve always been afraid to play with it, it just seems overwhelming and I’ve never been sure of where to start. This looks like a great way to blend ink. I may have to try it. I love your color combinations and the way you used your backgrounds.
Such beautiful, colorful cards!
Thanks so much for sharing.
Wow what a generous sample of cards. I have t seen the cityscape anywhere else, it looks great.
Mindy…..such amazing cards! Each one is fantastic! Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Great presentation of the stamp sets.
Love the dimension of your cards!
Love all your cards. It was nice to see the art deco stencil and the city scape used. Geez, its so hard to choose from all the fabulous items in this release. I have so many ideas and creative possibilities to explore!!
Thanks for sharing all of the techniques in your video! Love your cards!
Oooo . . . these cards are all so gorgeous! Your ink blending is fabulous; so smooth!
Amazing cards! I learned so much from your video. I recently ordered a gel press and am looking forward to giving these idea a try. Thanks for sharing!
Lovely job with the pastels and gold embossing. I had no idea how nice they paired together.
I like the backgrounds you created on these wonderful cards.
Wow!! So many stunning cards, Mindy! I love your gorgeous backgrounds. I must admit I hadn’t really considered a gel press before! You have certainly showcased these new stencils and background stamps beautifully! Thanks so much for the wonderful inspiration and great video. I learnt so much! Stay safe!
What you created is absolutely beautiful! I am very inspired by it all and am looking forward to creating.
Gorgeous cards. Your colors and your backgrounds are amazing.
Such beautiful cards.