It's one of my favorite times of the year. Time for the Hero Arts 2015 Spring Catalog Hostess Hop. I love getting together with all my hostess sisters and seeing all the fun inspiration with the new stamps.
Welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2015 release! If you’ve been following along, you’ve just arrived from the wonderfully talented Anita's blog!
I've created two cards for you today using the new Hero Arts/Basic Grey Adrift stamps. On this card I've used the Waves Background as a background pattern for my ombre pink Absolutely Awesome card:
And a second card using the Waves Background and the Set Sail set in some happy spring colors:
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 Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning!
- If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Arts Club Blog.
- Your next stop on the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop is my super sweet hostess sista Barb!
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Gorgeous, gorgeous cards, Cheiron! The Waves Background looks so pretty embossed in gold and I love the pink ombre effect! Love the bright spring colours on your second card and the beautiful mix of images with the pearl embellishment!
Posted by: Heather Doran | February 19, 2015 at 07:37 AM
Your pink card is absolutely awesome - so stunning. I love this wave background.
Posted by: Linda F | February 19, 2015 at 07:47 AM
Lovely cards! Love the two different ways you used the same background stamp!
Posted by: Shelly B | February 19, 2015 at 08:31 AM
Great cards! Love the background stamp on the first card.
Posted by: CHERYL L. | February 19, 2015 at 08:35 AM
BOTH of your cards are ABSOLUTELY AWESOME Cheiron!!!
LOVE your waves backgrounds, especially your GLORIOUS golden embossing with the PRETTY pink inking - WOW - a CRAFTY DELIGHT!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | February 19, 2015 at 08:35 AM
Cheiron, I love that wavy bg stamp and your coloring. Fabulous!!
Posted by: Ava | February 19, 2015 at 08:38 AM
Gorgeous cards, as always! :-)
Posted by: Libby | February 19, 2015 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful! Looks like the wavy background is so versatile!
Posted by: Nancy Ward | February 19, 2015 at 08:40 AM
Beautiful cards love the background stamp and the sentiment is great!
Posted by: Valerie Marcus | February 19, 2015 at 08:44 AM
That sentiment is "awesome"! I love the gold waves!
Posted by: Kathy H | February 19, 2015 at 08:45 AM
Cheiron, you made that wave background look so cool! Love it with the pink and gold! And your sea shells look gorgeous in those pretty colors! So happy to be hopping with you today! ♥
Posted by: Barb | February 19, 2015 at 08:49 AM
Your cards are fabulous...the first one...LOVE & pinned.
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 19, 2015 at 08:51 AM
wonderful cards, Cheiron. Love the bright colors. TFS!
Posted by: Linda van Vliet | February 19, 2015 at 08:52 AM
Beautiful job. I like how the waves can be the focal point or a soft background.
Posted by: a.rose | February 19, 2015 at 08:54 AM
I just love those waves-so pretty. I love the sea so it speaks to me.
Posted by: Barb Chmura | February 19, 2015 at 09:04 AM
STUNNING cards, loving that waves background stamp!
Posted by: Melissa friedrich | February 19, 2015 at 09:05 AM
Like the gold & the sea card.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Posted by: Melissa DeMonic | February 19, 2015 at 09:08 AM
I love the new sea motif stamps. Thanks for the great ideas!
Posted by: [email protected] | February 19, 2015 at 09:14 AM
WOW!! That pink ombré with the waves is SO AMAZEBALLS. Great use of this stamp!
Posted by: Richard | February 19, 2015 at 09:17 AM
LOVE your cards Cheiron....just perfect!!!
Posted by: kellybooth | February 19, 2015 at 09:34 AM
Beautiful! I love that Waves Background embossed in gold - stunning.
Posted by: Jackie | February 19, 2015 at 10:00 AM
Absolutely beautiful, that first card is amazing with the waves background, love the pink!!!
Posted by: Kailash | February 19, 2015 at 10:01 AM
YAY!! Great to see you posting today --- I so LOVE your work and you always inspired me and made such wonderful cards. I also LOVE that card that you created for SSS --- ANother winner!!
Keep up you wonderful work and thanks so much for sharing!!
Posted by: Lisa (ThePurplePlace) | February 19, 2015 at 10:09 AM
PS: Had I not seen what you did that the Hero BG stamp...I know I would have overlooked it -- NOW it's on the TOP of my WISH list...the GOLD embossing is PERFECT! Love Love Love!
Posted by: Lisa (ThePurplePlace) | February 19, 2015 at 10:10 AM
OK, the waves... I think I need Dramamine! nice
Posted by: Liz McAllister | February 19, 2015 at 10:14 AM
That wave background with what you did with it is marvelous!!!
Posted by: Betty Sue | February 19, 2015 at 10:15 AM
I really love how you played with the wave background...so clever! Two gorgeous cards, Cheiron!
Posted by: Barb Ghig | February 19, 2015 at 10:24 AM
Love that first card for the contemporary look and colors. Love the CAS look of the second card. It's been joyful hopping with my hosti sisters! Big hugs.
Posted by: judyjujg | February 19, 2015 at 10:30 AM
Great job! So Pretty!
Posted by: Susie Sonnier | February 19, 2015 at 10:34 AM
Super cute cards - love the little shell and starfish.
isoscia at aol dot com
Posted by: lris Soscia | February 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM
great color combo on the background. . . .
Posted by: Carol K | February 19, 2015 at 10:39 AM
Love these!, and I am falling in love with that waves background.
Posted by: Lauren | February 19, 2015 at 10:42 AM
Great cards - and fun to see the wave background used in different ways. Thanks so much for sharing!
Posted by: Peggy B | February 19, 2015 at 10:45 AM
LOVE the gradient color and Waves Background! The gold embossing is gorgeous! Both cards are super fabulous, Cheiron! So happy to hop along with you today!
Posted by: Virginia Lu | February 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Nice cards -- it is interesting to see the different ways you used that wave background stamp.
Posted by: Maude Beakley | February 19, 2015 at 10:58 AM
Beautiful cards, I just love the gold embossed waves! hugs :)
Posted by: Pamellia | February 19, 2015 at 11:01 AM
Lovely cards Cheiron! The gold embossed waves are gorgeous with the pink background 😄
Posted by: Ange B | February 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful cards! Especially love the first one - the gold looks fabulous!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | February 19, 2015 at 11:03 AM
Beautiful cards Cheiron! Love the way you used the waves- embossed in gold: beautiful!
And the little card is so sweet. I love everything sea- related!!!
Posted by: Leni | February 19, 2015 at 11:04 AM
Beautiful cards! Love the feel of the second, but ooo la la ..... that first one is just mmmmmm! Love the gold and pink ♥
Posted by: Brandi R | February 19, 2015 at 11:07 AM
These are beautiful, Cheiron! Love your treatment of the wave background; and anyone would think you're a Florida girl with the pretty arrangement of sea life on the second card.
Posted by: adele | February 19, 2015 at 11:18 AM
Oh, golly, Cheiron. Now you've made me NEED the Waves Background!! Fabulous cards! Thanks for inspiring me as if the whole release isn't inspiring enough!! Love HA.
Posted by: Michele Clay | February 19, 2015 at 11:25 AM
Love how you used the Waves Background!!!
Posted by: Cindy C. | February 19, 2015 at 11:27 AM
Love these cards! The new release is full of things to put on my wish list. :*)
Posted by: joy meadows | February 19, 2015 at 11:31 AM
You've nailed this nautical theme. Both cards are fantastic...the background on the 1st card took my breath awawy
Posted by: conil | February 19, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Beautiful cards. I love both the waves and the set sail stamp sets. The colors are wonderful on your cards.
Posted by: barbara lassiter | February 19, 2015 at 11:32 AM
Great looking cards you made!
Posted by: Cissi DS | February 19, 2015 at 11:37 AM
I really love that waves background! Looks wonderful embossed in gold! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lisa M | February 19, 2015 at 11:38 AM
Love those gold embossed waves, they make such a cool background!
Posted by: Sue McRae | February 19, 2015 at 11:57 AM
I love the way you used the waves. Very clever background.
Posted by: pat smith | February 19, 2015 at 11:59 AM
Love both cards Cheiron, but especially love the ombre on the first card! Gorgeous! So glad to be hopping with you this week, sistah! :)
Posted by: kathy wade | February 19, 2015 at 12:05 PM
Beautiful cards, thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Joan | February 19, 2015 at 12:08 PM
beautiful cards Cheiron - love the gold waves!
Posted by: Betty | February 19, 2015 at 12:11 PM
Conte cards. Love the backgrounds
Posted by: Chiara T. | February 19, 2015 at 12:20 PM
LOVE the waves background! Stunning!
Posted by: Kristie G. | February 19, 2015 at 12:28 PM
Love how you used the waves background with the gold. Can't wait to try! Beautiful cards!!
Posted by: Heather Lynn | February 19, 2015 at 12:30 PM
The gold background stamp is gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your pretty cards!
Posted by: Amy C. | February 19, 2015 at 12:36 PM
Love your work and thank you for sharing your creativity!
Posted by: Vicki Smith | February 19, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Love your cards! The first one is beautiful!
Posted by: Farida | February 19, 2015 at 12:39 PM
Both cards are stunning!! Love it!
Posted by: karine boivin | February 19, 2015 at 12:43 PM
I'm stunning with your first card, is so beautiful, I love it!
Posted by: Amante Del Papel | February 19, 2015 at 01:01 PM
Love your cards especially the first one with the lovely gold waves!!
Posted by: sally | February 19, 2015 at 01:16 PM
Wonderful cards, Cheiron! I love the ombré colors on the first card and the CAS design on your second! The Waves BG is such a versatile stamp!
Posted by: donna mikasa | February 19, 2015 at 01:21 PM
Two beautiful cards ! The first one is my favourite ! Just great !
Posted by: Lieve | February 19, 2015 at 01:27 PM
That pink and gold combo is just gorgeous! Love that new wave background stamp :)
Posted by: KathrynS | February 19, 2015 at 01:36 PM
Ahoy! The cards are darling.
Posted by: Patsy Hattori | February 19, 2015 at 02:11 PM
Fun cards! Love the gold!
Posted by: Kristina Beagle | February 19, 2015 at 02:12 PM
wonderful cards
Posted by: Barb | February 19, 2015 at 02:15 PM
Wonderful cards! Such a fun hop today!
Posted by: Laura Norris | February 19, 2015 at 02:25 PM
Love the set sail card.
Posted by: Lindarub | February 19, 2015 at 02:31 PM
The gold waves background--genius!
Posted by: Toni at FHC | February 19, 2015 at 02:32 PM
Great cards!! The "waves" background stamp is a great one!!
Posted by: Suzy Que | February 19, 2015 at 02:39 PM
The waves will be handy in so many different cards.
Love the colors.
the second card is so pretty.
thanks for sharing
Posted by: Mary Holshouser | February 19, 2015 at 02:55 PM
The Wave Background is at the top of my list after seeing these cards! The gold embossing on the pink is awesome & the subtle look on the 2nd card is so pretty. Love them both!
Posted by: Patt H. | February 19, 2015 at 03:00 PM
Love the waves background with the gold embossing and pink ink - super fun! And that sentiment fits perfectly with your background!
Posted by: Heather Ferguson | February 19, 2015 at 03:02 PM
That waves background is just wonderful. I love your cards.
Posted by: Donna Lewis | February 19, 2015 at 03:07 PM
Lovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Irene Grau | February 19, 2015 at 03:16 PM
Wow what a unique background with the wave stamp and gold embossing! So pretty!
Posted by: karenladd | February 19, 2015 at 03:16 PM
That waves one!!!! Gorgeous!
Posted by: Kim Faucher | February 19, 2015 at 03:40 PM
The cards are fabulous! I love how different that background looks in both!
Posted by: Jennifer S. | February 19, 2015 at 03:46 PM
WOW! I love the Wave background stamp. I love the fact you embossed it on the Awesome card. Makes it stand out so well. On the Ahoy card the background adds so much texture to a clean and simple design. Great job!!! TFS
Posted by: Donna Dacy | February 19, 2015 at 03:49 PM
Love the different looks you achieved with this wave stamp.
Posted by: Sue D | February 19, 2015 at 03:58 PM
LOVE your first card!!!! TFS!
Posted by: Pat C | February 19, 2015 at 03:58 PM
Beautiful cards. The background stamp looks so different depending on the color of the cardstock and the color of ink. Duh, right? Thanks for the inspirations!
Posted by: Lisa H. | February 19, 2015 at 03:59 PM
Your two cards are so different. I really like what you did with the green one.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | February 19, 2015 at 04:04 PM
That waves background is awesome!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | February 19, 2015 at 04:07 PM
Love the gold wavy 'background' and the second card really makes me believe spring could be on it's way!
Posted by: Janet Cobb | February 19, 2015 at 04:14 PM
Love you cards, Cheiron!
Posted by: CathyL | February 19, 2015 at 04:24 PM
Love that waves background stamp, and your ombre card!!
Posted by: Shelley C | February 19, 2015 at 04:37 PM
These cards are so great! Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Ria | February 19, 2015 at 04:37 PM
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
Posted by: Kerry | February 19, 2015 at 04:46 PM
Awesome backgrounds.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | February 19, 2015 at 04:52 PM
Great cards!! Love the ombre effect and gold waves.
Posted by: Brithzi Sandy | February 19, 2015 at 05:06 PM
I love the pink card, so pretty!
Posted by: Marie | February 19, 2015 at 05:08 PM
Love that Wave Background and how you used it so differently on each card. Very pretty.
Posted by: mary | February 19, 2015 at 05:09 PM
Love your cards. Love the colours. Love the wave background!
Posted by: Rose J | February 19, 2015 at 05:53 PM
Wow love both those cards, the background waves stamp looks brilliant, especially the ombre pink. Beautiful
Posted by: Aileen Ryan | February 19, 2015 at 06:30 PM
I love the backgrounds on both cards and that background could be used in so many ways. TFS
Posted by: Tammy | February 19, 2015 at 06:32 PM
Love how the waves background stamp really pops!! Stunning color! Love the beautiful pink shade! So glad to be hopping with my fellow Hero Arts sister!!
Posted by: tiffany | February 19, 2015 at 07:17 PM
Just love both cards, Cheiron! You've really made the waves bg shine! The second card with the little vignette of Set Sail images looks amazing! So fun hopping with you this year!!
Posted by: Linda W. | February 19, 2015 at 07:41 PM