hero arts: winter catalog blog hop

Hi there and welcome to my stop on the Hero Arts Winter Catalog Blog Hop! I am so excited to be hopping along with this group of fabulous ladies and all of you today, so thanks for stopping by. You should have arrived here from the blog of the amazing Amy Tan. 

Hero Arts is giving away three $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. Please comment by Sunday, August 28 at 11:59pm PT and the winner will be  announced the following week.

For this hop I created these fun and simple cards for you using the Origami Holiday Stamp and Die Combo : 

 

Here is a closer peek at each. For the Santa Card, I paper pieced the origami santa and added him to a window card filled with holiday sequins: 

The second card that I created using the deer stamp was embossed in gold, and I colored in each of the folds with a different color to create a fun and modern holiday card:

My favorite of the 3 may be this sweet little penguin that has been watercolored and placed on a snowbank created by swiping gesso over blue paint that was painted onto the card base. I finished off the card with a sprinkle of golden "snow":

 

And one more just for fun, I stamped a whole bunch of the Santas to create a background paper for my card, and colored them in loosely with watercolor and a spattering of black paint for some interest. I finished off the card with some red and white twine, and the tiniest little jingle bell. Isn't it fun?

The next stop on the hop is the super talented Debbie Olson and I am sure she has created some winter magic for you, so hop on over and take a peek! The full list of hop stops is below:  

The Hero Arts Blog
Kelly Purkey
Jennifer McGuire
Kathy Racoosin
Wanda Guess
Lydia Fiedler
Alice Wertz
Amy Tan
                         Cheiron Brandon <---you are here 
Debbie Olson
Laura Bassen
Debby Hughes
Heather Ruwe
Ilina Crouse
Isha Gupta
Jenn Shurkus
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Joan Bardee
Karin Akesdotter
Yana Smakula
Kelly Rasmussen
Amy Tsuruta
Clare Prezzia
Mariana Grigsby
May Sukyong Park
Libby Hickson

Comments

[Nina]

Love the shaker card.

[Michele H.]

I love your fun cards! So many great techniques too!

[Becky Reynolds]

I love the origami Santa. So cute!

[Izzy Scrap]

I love your cards and particularly the deer one. I love the colors you chose for it ! I also love the background you made for your last card, very original. Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win.

[Tricia Ann]

You've been busy making such cute cards. I like the card layout you chose and color combinations. I like the uniqueness of the Origami Holiday Stamp and Die Combo. My fav has to be the deer.

[Teresa Godines]

Those origami image is cool. Fabulous projects. TFS

[Michelle Bourque]

These stamps are so different! And I LOVE different!
You've done a super job!

[Pam Joiner]

What fun cards! My fave is the deer with the gold and fun colors! However, I agree, the penguin card is pretty darn cute! Love the texture with the snow at the bottom!

[Diann :)]

Wonderful cards! Thank you for sharing :)

[Shelley E]

What fun stamps-I love how you colored the deer and penguin.

[Marta]

I love these origami images! Really fun and modern.

[chevron2]

I love the creations you have made...

[Vesta]

The shaker card is my favorite. This Hero Arts winter release is just terrific.

[Mary Holshouser]

You don't think about a penguin watching the
star but it is entirely possible.
Love the cards. The geometric designs
are wonderful.
thanks for sharing.

[Karen B.]

Awesome, colorful CAS designs!

[Rhonda Frerichs]

Great use of the origami stamps, embossing and coloring, cool!! I like the last card, the Santa background one!! TFS!!

[Jeanie R]

Fun, fun, fun!

[Lindarub]

Love your Santa shaker card.

[Kim Faucher]

Love your set of cards. They look like artwork!

[Carolyn]

I don't believe I've seen your work before. I'm a fan, now.

[Lisascreativeniche]

These are so cute! Love the little guys!

[Summer Sunset54]

These are just the cutest!

[Brithzi Sandy]

Great cards. Love the shaker card.

[Itzamitzi]

I think those stamps are going to have to "grow on me", but you did some good work with them.

[Jennifer K]

I love all of your cards! The Santa shaker is so fun and the penguin card is so precious and very peaceful!

[Heather Lynn]

Love your contemporary holiday cards. The red santas on the light blue background is so much fun. I can just see him tumbling down the chimney. Thanks for sharing!

[Denise Bryant]

*Love* these awesome origami designs and your delightful cards! Can't choose a favorite between the penguin and Santa! Good thing you get them both in the set, plus a whole lot more! Love these stamps and dies!

[Oliev]

Awesome cards! Thanks for inspiration:-)

[Becs Attwood]

Such fun cards - the origami images are adorable. Thanks for sharing!

[Barbara Green]

The shaker card would be my favorite but they are all nice. TFS

[D.Ann C]

What a great set of cards! I think I like the deer the best!

[Mariana]

The shaker is my favorite> I am always scared of making a shaker card . They look so intimidating to me.

[Cindi]

I love your card designs, but the penguin card is over the top!

[bev p]

Loving the fun colors on the deer. And the penguin is especilly sweet. Don't think I'm up to the paper piecing just yet, but the effect is wonderful. Thank you so much.

[FeM]

Wow This is so cool. The penguin is just soooo cute.

[Lori Danieski-Bellotti]

Love the origami shaker card.

[Deborah Rikard]

Wasn't sure about that orgami stamp set but your examples are beautiful.

[Cyndee Scholet]

Cute shaker card!

[Sandy Rizzo]

Gorgeous cards, love your style!

[A Facebook User]

Great cards, Thanks for sharing.

[Dee Earnshaw]

Beautiful cards and great ideas:)

[Jane M]

I love these new Hero Arts stamps and your ideas for using them!

[Sharon Clabaugh]

Like the Santa Shaker! Cute.

[Brenda (Nanny) Regan]

I love all four cards you created but the first and last are my absolute favorite!

[Mary]

Interesting card designs.

[Gail Plaskiewicz]

I love how modern your card looks! It reminds me of one card that I have from I think the 60's. I want to use the card to make a brand new card but your reminds me of mine. I am a lover of sequins so I am also loving your shaker card. So many ideas for Christmas cards and it seems like so little time! LOL

[Monti Gale]

Love he shaker card the best, so cute.

[Michele W]

I wasn't sure I liked the new origami stamps until I saw your cards. I especially like the ones with the penguin and the deer but all the cards are fantastic! Thanks for sharing!

[Mary-Anne V.]

Neat take on Christmas with these origami themed stamps. Wonderful set of cards.

[Jean Bullock]

Fun cards. My favorite is the gold embossed deer that you watercolored inside.

[flo]

Your cards are great. I especially like the Santa shaker card.

[Beth Buss]

I have used origami stamps before, but
I am partial to penguins, and this little
Santa is so cute. Thanks for the ideas...

[Summer Braxton]

this new origami set is so unique. thanks for showing us how to use it.

[Kathy Mc]

All of your cards are great, but must admit I'm drawn to the origami ones because they are so different.

[Lucy Schmidt]

So glad to see you show so many possibilities with the origami stamps. I was at a loss as to how to best use them. LOTS of good ideas here. Thanks!

[Adrienne Griffin]

Didn't know how I would feel about the origami stamps but I'm loving them!

[Judy Strasser]

Love the Santa Card!!!

[John K.]

I do origami personally, so I am glad to see the interest in making some cool origami stamp sets! Kudos to Hero Arts and thanks for the chance to win!

[karenajo]

Love these origami look stamps - great cards !!!

[Karen L K]

Nice cards! Those origami images are interesting! I like the way you colored the deer.

[Jo Ann Flatt]

Love your cards! And love the new Hero Arts products!