Welcome to Day One of the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring five days of fabulous stamps from the new 2013 catalogue (and prize drawings, too - woo-who)!
LAST HOP STOP: Kathy Racoosin's The Daily Marker
It's a tough job to follow the amazing Kathy R, but somebody's gotta do it, so here I go:
S U P P L I E S:
Cardstock: Bazzill, Memory Box; Specialty paper: Watercolor paper (Swathmore); Patterned Paper: My Mind's Eye; Stamps: Hexagon Background, Little Tags (Hero Arts); Dies: Long & Cute Tags (Hero Arts); Inks: Frayed Burlap, Peacock Feathers, Pealed Paint, Espresso, Embossing (Ranger); Other Mediums: Seafoam White superfine detail EP, Gold Perfect Pearls (Ranger); Accents: flowers (Reminisce), gems (K & Co); Fibers: twine (Hempotique), silk ribbon; Tools: foam ink applicator tools, craft sheet, heat tool, Embossing Buddy, Mini-mister, Vagabond
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T I P:
Whenever I use a stamp that has a matching die, I stamp the image first and then use Scotch Removable Tape to secure the die while cutting. This is THE BEST tape for this task because it is so low tack, you can pull it off of anything (even patterned paper) without it defacing the surface. You can also use the same piece over and over again. (I use it with my Silhouette cuts, too.) You can puchase this tape at office supply stores and at a lot of different grocers and drugstores. It's good stuff!
I N S T R U C T I O N S:
- Make card base from brown cardstock.
- Cut and stamp watercolor panel with Hexagon Background using embossing ink.
- Apply powder and heat emboss.
- Randomly apply Distress inks with foam applicator tool.
- Spritz watercolor panel with Perfect Pearls-water mixture and set aside to dry.
- Stamp and die cut Little Tag.
- Cut turquoise panel.
- Once dry, cut and adhere watercolor panel to turquoise panel.
- Wrap ribbon around watercolor and turquoise panels and tie bow before adhering panels to card.
- Thread twine through tag, tie bow, and adhere to card.
- Adhere flowers and gems.
P R I Z E S:
In addition to seeing some great inspirational ideas, you have a chance to win some of this fabulous new product yourself! Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn blog comments, so leave a comment at every hop stop each day (including each day’s starting post at the Hero Club Blog).
Remember, the more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!
G I V E A W A Y:
As long as we're giving stuff away, how about a little SOS Stamping Surprise from yours truly? I'll do a random drawing from the comments left here and send the winner a prize package of stamping goodies!
NEXT HOP STOP: Kryssi Ng's Sugar Buffet
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Thanks for stopping, and have a blessed day!
Deborah
Wow! That background is amazing, Deborah! Gorgeous, soft colors and LOVE the shimmer! :)
Posted by: Barb | January 14, 2013 at 09:04 AM
Gorgeous card. This is a fabulous background stamp, I love the distress inking :)
Posted by: Grá O'Neill | January 14, 2013 at 09:18 AM
Such a lovely masterpiece, Deborah! Loving that rich background and that super-cute tag. Adding to my wish list! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Maureen Morton | January 14, 2013 at 09:21 AM
I love the hexagon background and the green tones. Lovely!
Posted by: Grace | January 14, 2013 at 09:21 AM
Neat card! Love the use of the hexagons!
Posted by: Barb | January 14, 2013 at 09:22 AM
LOVE the shimmer from the perfect pearls!
Sweet little tag too:)
Posted by: Laura Jane | January 14, 2013 at 09:26 AM
Beautiful card, thanks for a chance to win some of the new goodies!
Posted by: Barbara M. | January 14, 2013 at 09:26 AM
the shading of color on your card is gorgeous!
Posted by: VikkiCH | January 14, 2013 at 09:31 AM
WOW! love your style - you have held your own following Kathy (she is amazing, I agree)!
Thanks for the inspiration - love those distress stain color combo.
Sandra ltb
who is now following you!
Posted by: Sandra ltb | January 14, 2013 at 09:33 AM
This is so beautiful! I love the background that you created with the hexagon stamp! Super cute bow, flowers and tag!
Posted by: paperpicnic | January 14, 2013 at 09:36 AM
This is a jewel, Deborah!! Love the colors and the shimmer. Trendy and timeless ... perfect!
Posted by: Judy Jung | January 14, 2013 at 09:38 AM
Gorgeous card, Deborah! Your tips and instructions are loud and clear! Bravo!
Posted by: Virginia Lu | January 14, 2013 at 09:40 AM
I really like your card. Just picked up that background stamp over the weekend.
Posted by: Janie T | January 14, 2013 at 09:41 AM
Will definitely be scraplifting this card, love it.
Posted by: Onepinkdaisy | January 14, 2013 at 09:46 AM
very cool card!
stamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
Posted by: stamping sue | January 14, 2013 at 09:47 AM
I love the hexagon background stamp. I also love the color combination, very beautiful card.
Posted by: Patricia Swagler | January 14, 2013 at 09:47 AM
LOOOOOOOOOVE your Gorgeous Card Deb!! Just Perfect in every way!! xoxo
Posted by: kelly Booth | January 14, 2013 at 09:50 AM
So pretty, Deborah! I love that you always give a step by step tut for your cards! I, too, use the removable tape when cutting dies. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies!
Posted by: joy | January 14, 2013 at 09:53 AM
Lovely card - the technique for the background is amazing and wonderful!
Posted by: Cindy Wilmoth | January 14, 2013 at 09:55 AM
Ooh, I really like that hexagon background. And the colors are so pretty!!
Posted by: Brigita | January 14, 2013 at 09:56 AM
Fabulous background for your card and thanks for the tape tip.
Posted by: Sue D | January 14, 2013 at 09:57 AM
I'm loving the geometric trend right now and am really liking your hexagons here!
Posted by: Peggy M. | January 14, 2013 at 09:57 AM
Thank you for the tip about the stamp and matching die!
Posted by: Laurie Anderson | January 14, 2013 at 09:59 AM
Such a simple and elegant card! Love the background!
Posted by: Em | January 14, 2013 at 10:00 AM
Great card Deb! Love the colours and that hexagon stamp.
Posted by: Kim M. | January 14, 2013 at 10:03 AM
Beautiful card, the colors are perfect!!
Posted by: Robin Mayfield | January 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM
True that Kathy is a real diva, when it comes to stamping, but your card sure is a great one too. I love the soft look to it and the colors are awesome. Great work from you too hun.
Posted by: Maryann | January 14, 2013 at 10:06 AM
It's a great card! Love that background stamp too! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa | January 14, 2013 at 10:07 AM
Love this blog hop!!!
Posted by: Linda | January 14, 2013 at 10:12 AM
Thanks for the tip on the tape! I will keep on the lookout for it. You do great work!
Posted by: Gina Shillitani | January 14, 2013 at 10:12 AM
love love LOVE!
Posted by: E.T. | January 14, 2013 at 10:15 AM
Ooooh! I love this card. I wasn't sure if I like the hexagon background but I have to say that now I've seen your card I think I must have it.
Posted by: Mary Pendergrass | January 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Beautiful card- love the hexagon set!
Posted by: Marty | January 14, 2013 at 10:17 AM
Lovely card, I really like the colors you used!
Posted by: Buffy | January 14, 2013 at 10:19 AM
Beautiful card art!!! The color is fab! Thank you for all the wonder tips too!
Posted by: Leesa Berry | January 14, 2013 at 10:21 AM
Lovely background colors! Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Roberta Galate | January 14, 2013 at 10:22 AM
Just gorgeous Deborah. The background you have made is fabulous...I just love these colors!
Posted by: cheiron | January 14, 2013 at 10:23 AM
A great card and I'm a sucker for a good background stamp. I love how you incorporated it in your card.
Posted by: Jessica ML | January 14, 2013 at 10:28 AM
Deb, I love the addition of the brown twine and bling on this - the emboss resist looks awesome with that image and the tag is now on my wishlist!
Posted by: Suzanne D. | January 14, 2013 at 10:35 AM
This is my style of card! Love these colors! I think that hexagon stamp needs to be added to my wish list!
Posted by: Angie V. | January 14, 2013 at 10:39 AM
Great use of the hexagon background and the embellishment is right down my alley. Thanks!
Posted by: stampsalot | January 14, 2013 at 10:44 AM
Terrific background stamp. Love your card. All the details, coloring and layering are fantastic.
Posted by: Dana D. | January 14, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Thanks for the tip about the scotch removable tape, I'll have to try it. The blending and color selection on your card is beautiful. Love the use of embellishments to pull it all together. Love this effect.
Posted by: Ruby C | January 14, 2013 at 10:45 AM
Pretty background! Love the colors and the little tag embellishment is awesome.
Posted by: teresa | January 14, 2013 at 10:47 AM
Hi Deborah! The colors are just gorgeous, this is striking!
Posted by: Jacqueline.fr | January 14, 2013 at 10:51 AM
Love the beautiful colors you used on your card, Deborah! That hexagon stamp looks like so much fun! Thanks for the tip re: the Scotch Removable Tape, too!
Posted by: Theresa | January 14, 2013 at 10:52 AM
Love the simplicity of this card. Thank you for inspiring me!
Posted by: Cathy Homan | January 14, 2013 at 10:53 AM
Thanks for the tape tip. Love the white embossing.
Posted by: Mayfieldhj | January 14, 2013 at 10:55 AM
I love your technique, thanks for the how to!!!
Posted by: katie brooks | January 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Muy padres las tecnicas que usaste y muy entendibles muchas gracias por mostrarnos lo nuevo y por el tip que si es muy util!! Saludos desde Guadalajara, Jalisco
Posted by: Alejandra Vargas | January 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
LOVE that background and you have made it shine, great technique!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | January 14, 2013 at 10:56 AM
Terrific stamping! Love the stamp and the colors. Love that idea of spraying over with perfect pearls/water. Thank you.
Posted by: Candy | January 14, 2013 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful card! I love that background and it is on my list of must haves!
Posted by: Jennifer S. | January 14, 2013 at 11:08 AM
Such a beautiful card with a lovely color palette. Thanks for sharing your ideas and tips too!!!
Posted by: Kailash | January 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM
Gorgeous card Deborah, the color blending is stunning.
Posted by: Cat Craig | January 14, 2013 at 11:09 AM
I love what you did with that background stamp! You guys are going to spoil us with extra give-a-ways!
Posted by: Terri (blindstamper) | January 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Simply wonderful!!
Posted by: ~amy~ | January 14, 2013 at 11:10 AM
Love this inky card!! Great job Deborah!
Posted by: AnitaRex | January 14, 2013 at 11:15 AM
Love the geometric background. They are my favorite. Subtle shades are beautiful.
Posted by: karen k | January 14, 2013 at 11:19 AM
Love how it look this card, the colors are perfect.
Posted by: Andrea Garland | January 14, 2013 at 11:31 AM
Love how you colored the card!
Posted by: Marian | January 14, 2013 at 11:32 AM
Terrific job of stamping and embossing! Wonderful colors
Posted by: Diana N. | January 14, 2013 at 11:33 AM
Love your card, the coloring of the background is beautiful.
Posted by: Christina Prahl | January 14, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Great card! Hexagon BG is on my wishlist. TFS ;-)
Posted by: diana | January 14, 2013 at 11:35 AM
This is a wonderful card! Thanks for the details on how you created it! It's so great to get the techniques that we can apply to our card making! This is a fabulous blog hop so far and it's only the 2nd stop! Wow!
Posted by: barbara lassiter | January 14, 2013 at 11:35 AM
Oh Deborah! I think you did an outstanding job following after Kathy! Gosh that Hexagon background stamp and that gorgeous Tat Stamp! What should I do, I love it all!
Posted by: Brenda Urbanik | January 14, 2013 at 11:41 AM
Wow!! Lovely card!!! I love the background!!
Posted by: Dana W | January 14, 2013 at 11:42 AM
Beautiful work! I love that gorgeous background with the distress inking! Thanks for the tape tip :)
Posted by: Jennifer | January 14, 2013 at 11:44 AM
Deborah - I don't think that you had any problems following Kathy R. Your card is absolutely beautiful. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Posted by: stamper1942 | January 14, 2013 at 11:46 AM
I can't wait to try this technique with this stamp! Love it!
Posted by: Linda C Baker | January 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM
Thank you for the "how-to" help. I love that hexagon background, and you've made it sing on this pretty card.
Posted by: Dixie | January 14, 2013 at 11:52 AM
I love the hexagon stamped background! Your use of color on it is amazing. Great work :)
Posted by: sarina coffin | January 14, 2013 at 11:55 AM
Love the color combo!
Posted by: Mildred Mildew | January 14, 2013 at 11:59 AM
Great card. Love that background.
Posted by: Elizabeth Garcia | January 14, 2013 at 12:06 PM
Loved the colors! Great instructions. Thank you.
Posted by: Lynda | January 14, 2013 at 12:07 PM
Great card. Love the hexagons.
Posted by: Pippa67 | January 14, 2013 at 12:11 PM
Was just wondering how you become a Hero Art Hostess. Now viisting only two blogs, I understand. Just love this card you made. Love the watercolored effect and bling just brings this to life. Just gorgeous.
Posted by: Carol Perry | January 14, 2013 at 12:11 PM
I love how you used the hexagon stamp and your choice of distress inks looks so pretty! Thanks so much for the tip on Scotch Removable Tape...definitely worth giving it a try!
Posted by: Barb Ghigliotty | January 14, 2013 at 12:16 PM
You used the background so well....gives me hope that I can too. Thanks.
Posted by: Harriet | January 14, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Hi Deborah. Fabulous colors and just the right amount of bling on your card.
A
Posted by: Anni | January 14, 2013 at 12:20 PM
Great card and clever coloring of this graphic stamp. Thank you for sharing,
Posted by: Robyn | January 14, 2013 at 12:27 PM
love the hexagon colors, and especially like how you used the tag!
very user-friendly! thank you :) stephV
Posted by: steph vlach | January 14, 2013 at 12:29 PM
Love that hexagon BG and REALLY love the fantastic watercolor effect you created with those gorgeous colors!! Thanks for all the tips, Deborah!
Posted by: madcat2002 | January 14, 2013 at 12:31 PM
Love the colors you used on this and that hexagon background is really interesting. Haven't seen one like that yet. I love background stamps.
Posted by: Suzanne Farnsworth | January 14, 2013 at 12:33 PM
LOVE the little tag! You're my inspiration for a kick-start morning!
Posted by: Gloria Reynolds | January 14, 2013 at 12:35 PM
Your colour choices are very nice. Thanks for the tip on die cutting!
Posted by: Marylynne Middelkoop | January 14, 2013 at 12:37 PM
Love that hexagon background! What a lovely card! :)
Posted by: ScrappinNavyWife | January 14, 2013 at 12:40 PM
Just loved the colours you've used ! Such a beauty!
Posted by: janet aka swanlady21 | January 14, 2013 at 12:42 PM
Your card is gorgeous, I must get this stamp, it looks so good!
Posted by: cazzy | January 14, 2013 at 12:50 PM
Great card!
Love the colors!
Thanks for the tips!
Posted by: Melitini | January 14, 2013 at 12:51 PM
Thank you for sharing such a great card. Love,love it.
Posted by: Sally Jo | January 14, 2013 at 12:53 PM
Great card! I love the background stamp/colors!
Posted by: Jen Rodriguez | January 14, 2013 at 12:56 PM
Thanks for the fun instructions, it is always useful for people not too crafty like myself
Posted by: Carmen | January 14, 2013 at 12:57 PM
Love the colors you use, so refreshing after all the reds and greens lately!
Posted by: Kathy | January 14, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Hi Deborah, Love your background & the color choices! Looks awesome, my friend! ;)
Posted by: pia | January 14, 2013 at 01:06 PM
Love all the pretty colours and soft shimmer on your card Deborah!
Posted by: Sue McRae | January 14, 2013 at 01:12 PM
Beautiful card, Deborah! Your background distressing colours are very refreshing!
Posted by: Lai-Yoke | January 14, 2013 at 01:15 PM
Wow! This is gorgeous! I love the colors you chose. This card caught my eye in the sneak peek. :)
Posted by: Natasha Kara | January 14, 2013 at 01:16 PM
Fabulous card Deborah, love how you have created the background!
Posted by: sally Sherfield | January 14, 2013 at 01:26 PM
Squeel, I love the hexagon background stamp. I love what you did with the stamp and then adding those little gems were so darling. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joan VanCourt | January 14, 2013 at 01:37 PM