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
OMGOODNESS! Beautiful new stamps!!! Love the cards!
Posted by: Mary Kay Ross | August 22, 2016 at 07:47 AM
Oh so FUN!!!!! Love them all, especially the last one!
Posted by: ~amy~ | August 22, 2016 at 08:06 AM
Interesting stamps! Love your cards, especially the deer!
Posted by: Tammy Fite | August 22, 2016 at 08:08 AM
I think that the orgami are just so trendy . Great cards and very inspiaring
Posted by: Genevieve | August 22, 2016 at 08:25 AM
Neat well designed cards!
Posted by: ShirleyD | August 22, 2016 at 08:56 AM
Those are some stamps I've never seen before. Interesting take on the images.
Posted by: Jackie McKnite | August 22, 2016 at 09:06 AM
Love the new oragami stamp set!!
Posted by: Robin Keith | August 22, 2016 at 09:23 AM
Oh wow, what a truly unique holiday stamp set!! I adore your penguin card!!
Posted by: Kimberly Rendino | August 22, 2016 at 09:39 AM
Well, color me wrong. I didn't think I'd like the origami stamps, but you've created just fantastic cards with them. Love the clean & simple look.
Posted by: Randa McNair | August 22, 2016 at 09:46 AM
The santa card is my favorite!
Posted by: Jennifer | August 22, 2016 at 09:50 AM
Love all the colors on the deer. So pretty.
Posted by: Elizabeth Garcia | August 22, 2016 at 09:54 AM
Love the Santa shaker card.
Posted by: Chris Handy | August 22, 2016 at 10:00 AM
Love the origami santa shaker card! And the penguin gazing at the star
Posted by: Debbie | August 22, 2016 at 10:06 AM
I love the origami Christmas figures especially on your Santa card! Great release!
Posted by: Barb C | August 22, 2016 at 10:18 AM
Wow, those are so fun. I love that set. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Joan VanCourt | August 22, 2016 at 10:19 AM
that origami set is such a fun twist on holiday cards!
Posted by: Pai | August 22, 2016 at 10:23 AM
Love the Penguin!
Posted by: Pam | August 22, 2016 at 10:33 AM
Very unusual but a good job on them.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | August 22, 2016 at 10:36 AM
The stain glass deer is very pretty.
Posted by: Linda S. | August 22, 2016 at 10:47 AM
Such cool modern cards! Love them all, especially the penguin card!
Posted by: sandym | August 22, 2016 at 10:54 AM
Very unique and fun! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Lauren | August 22, 2016 at 11:03 AM
Such nice projects. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: Jody V | August 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM
I enjoy your clean and simple style. I struggle with that. So pretty and modern. Thanks!
Posted by: Vicki | August 22, 2016 at 11:06 AM
loving the origami figures and your coloring and projects are FAB!
Posted by: Kelly Massman | August 22, 2016 at 11:23 AM
liking the origami deer!
Posted by: kathy | August 22, 2016 at 11:40 AM
Fantastic cards. Love the colors you used on the origami deer. Thank you for sharing your work and being part of this new winter release blog hop giveaway.
Posted by: Vicenta Ghylin | August 22, 2016 at 11:51 AM
Cute cards and the origami designs are definitely a unique holiday set.
Posted by: Elizabeth Knehans | August 22, 2016 at 11:53 AM
The origami is so cool!
Thanks for sharing :)
Posted by: Lauri Bacalzo | August 22, 2016 at 11:53 AM
That Santa is adorable and I do love your gesso snow bank!
Posted by: Gwen | August 22, 2016 at 11:55 AM
These are fun and different and very cool. I love all the sequins in the Santa card.
Posted by: Brenda in in | August 22, 2016 at 11:59 AM
Loved the Santa card. So cute!
Posted by: Barbara Walborn | August 22, 2016 at 12:12 PM
Clean, simple and cute cards!
Posted by: Jan O | August 22, 2016 at 12:14 PM
The Santa shaker card is my favorite.
Posted by: Deb Selby | August 22, 2016 at 12:24 PM
Cute use of the stamps, several great ideas that you have used. TFS
Posted by: Gretchen Wilson | August 22, 2016 at 12:32 PM
Origami Christmas how creative! Love your adorable cards. TFS
Posted by: Sandy G. | August 22, 2016 at 12:33 PM
My favorite is the penguin standing on snow.
Posted by: Janet | August 22, 2016 at 12:34 PM
Totally awesome!!! All three are cool but my favorite is the deer!!! LOVELOVELOVE!! TFS!
Posted by: Barb Macaskill | August 22, 2016 at 12:36 PM
I loved the origami ornaments and this one is even more awesome if that's possible!! Such pretty samples with it, Cheiron.
Posted by: Joanne Travis | August 22, 2016 at 12:40 PM
The origami stamps look so modern and fun.
Posted by: Bunny | August 22, 2016 at 12:58 PM
Interesting stamps! Loved your cards, especially the deer!
Posted by: Lois | August 22, 2016 at 12:58 PM
This is such a fun set, love all the different ways you showcased it!
Posted by: Miriam Prantner | August 22, 2016 at 01:10 PM
Love the Santa shaker card, so cute. Thanks for sharing with us.
Posted by: Jeannie C | August 22, 2016 at 01:11 PM
Wow, I really wasn't to geeked about this set. Your cards have sold me on it!
Posted by: Debra Abel | August 22, 2016 at 01:11 PM
I like your origami creations!
Posted by: Sue D | August 22, 2016 at 01:17 PM
So fun! these are the best examples I have seen of this stamp set. After seeing this blog post I can actualy see myself using the origami stamp set
Posted by: Kathy Thisted | August 22, 2016 at 01:22 PM
Amazing! So pretty and unique! Love all of them. Tfs
Posted by: Angie Williams | August 22, 2016 at 01:26 PM
The Santa cards are my favorites! Especially the shaker card.
Posted by: Sundaystamper | August 22, 2016 at 01:46 PM
I love the origami selection. Your cards are so cute especially the shaker one.
Posted by: Debbie Scassera | August 22, 2016 at 01:49 PM
The origami stamp set is really fun, I love thinking outside the box for Christmas cards!
Posted by: Sandy | August 22, 2016 at 02:02 PM
It is so great to see how everyone interprets the new sets!
Posted by: Lisa Herrera-Garcia | August 22, 2016 at 02:11 PM
The origami stamps are so original and you did a great job using them on your cards!
Posted by: Dawn Meade | August 22, 2016 at 02:18 PM
Oh the gold lines on the deer ar so cool looking! It looks like élégant stained glass! What original new stamps!
Posted by: BunnyD | August 22, 2016 at 02:43 PM
Fun cards, Cheiron!
Posted by: CathyL | August 22, 2016 at 02:48 PM
Christmas origami? How cool is that!
Posted by: Andrea Shell | August 22, 2016 at 02:56 PM
Not sure if I like this stamp set yet or not, but your cards are really cute!
Posted by: Stephanie Savidge | August 22, 2016 at 02:57 PM
Wow, love your style. I've bookmarked this post so I can come back enjoy these beauties!
Posted by: Angie | August 22, 2016 at 03:01 PM
Great ideas.....love them.
Posted by: Jimmie Whitt | August 22, 2016 at 03:02 PM
OMG that penguin is too precious! We just say Mary Poppins this weekend and that guy totally would fit in!
Posted by: Paige | August 22, 2016 at 03:03 PM
all your cards are great and fun. Thanks
Posted by: Pam M | August 22, 2016 at 03:04 PM
You definately changed my mind about this stamp set! I didn't think I liked it but now I see the possibilities. Thanks
Posted by: Brooke Clevenger | August 22, 2016 at 03:20 PM
I love the way you made the origami deer look like stained glass. It is very elegant and gorgeous!
Posted by: Cindi Hall | August 22, 2016 at 03:21 PM
love those origami images. . .beautiful cards
Posted by: Carol K | August 22, 2016 at 03:35 PM
Love the and origami images and the embossing of them.
Posted by: Karen Roberts | August 22, 2016 at 03:44 PM
great shaker card
Posted by: julie m | August 22, 2016 at 03:45 PM
Cute cards. Love these little origami images.
Posted by: Carole Miller | August 22, 2016 at 03:50 PM
Those origami stamps are lovely. I love your creations with them.
Posted by: Deepa Lakshman | August 22, 2016 at 03:55 PM
Loving the cards made with the Santa stamp. Adorable!!!
Posted by: Kerri Haire | August 22, 2016 at 03:56 PM
Love your origami cards. Fresh, modern look.
Posted by: Julie | August 22, 2016 at 04:04 PM
Love your cards! So original
Posted by: Diane | August 22, 2016 at 04:10 PM
That "Penguin" card is a DEFINITE winner!
Posted by: TeriAnn | August 22, 2016 at 04:12 PM
So cute!!!
Posted by: char | August 22, 2016 at 04:22 PM
Great cards! I especially love the deer card. Thanks!
Posted by: Linda Miles | August 22, 2016 at 04:26 PM
Amazing and unique cards! I especially love the penguin one!
Posted by: Judie A | August 22, 2016 at 04:28 PM
Your origami cards are so well done. Great colors, too.
Posted by: JanetB | August 22, 2016 at 04:30 PM
Thanks for sharing some new and more modern cards! I especially loved your Santas--thanks for sharing
Posted by: GrammyP | August 22, 2016 at 04:32 PM
These are all beautiful projects and great stamp set. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
Posted by: Linda Duensing | August 22, 2016 at 04:43 PM
Love this origami set. I think this one is a must have for me.
Posted by: sheron egolf | August 22, 2016 at 04:53 PM
wonderful origami cards - love the shaker!
Posted by: Betty | August 22, 2016 at 04:56 PM
Much easier than folding. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Barbara | August 22, 2016 at 04:58 PM
Intriguingly different. I love the window shaker card with Santa.
Posted by: Linda J Thurston | August 22, 2016 at 05:00 PM
Wow - you really make the origami set shine, Cheiron! Especially love the shaker card!!
Posted by: Linda W. (ScrappinBari) | August 22, 2016 at 05:03 PM
What a neat idea with the embossing outlining the deer and then the different colors. An idea in embossing I have to try out.
Posted by: Becky M | August 22, 2016 at 05:03 PM
Thank you for your sampling of cards....not my style, but very unique....thanks...hugs
Posted by: Rose Mary Smalley | August 22, 2016 at 05:06 PM
I really like the composition of the first three cards - similar but each has such unique details. And I LOVE the final cars with all the Samtas for a background. Very clever
Posted by: Carolyn S | August 22, 2016 at 05:11 PM
The origami stamp is so great!! I love the way you colored them in fun colors.
Posted by: Laura Tuck | August 22, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Great cards, Cheiron! I especially love the shaker card.
Posted by: Carol MJS | August 22, 2016 at 05:12 PM
Cute cards and these
stamps are interesting!
Carla from Utah
Posted by: Carla Hundley | August 22, 2016 at 05:18 PM
The penquin card is very cute!! Like them all!!
Posted by: Allison | August 22, 2016 at 05:27 PM
I wasn't sure about the origami stamps... But I'm falling in love... What great examples!
Posted by: Yaloosue | August 22, 2016 at 05:30 PM
These are really great cards. Not sure which is my favorite!
Posted by: Glenda Lee Nutting | August 22, 2016 at 05:31 PM
All of these are great! Love the penguin, so cute!
Posted by: Leah Ann Gast | August 22, 2016 at 05:31 PM
The Santa shaker card is my favorite!
Posted by: Cheryl Z | August 22, 2016 at 05:32 PM
Wonderful idea for using the new Origami stamps. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Cathy Homan | August 22, 2016 at 05:37 PM
Great cards....
Posted by: Sangeetha Marsden | August 22, 2016 at 05:51 PM
As you've so clearly shown, these prismatic Christmas icons are are a hoot.
Posted by: conil | August 22, 2016 at 05:53 PM
I like that you used different stamps than the others so far. Nice Job.
Posted by: Deborah L Cieply | August 22, 2016 at 05:58 PM
Love your cute and whimsical origami cards, need to find those holiday sequins!
Posted by: Lindar C | August 22, 2016 at 05:59 PM
You did a fine job creating these cards.
Posted by: Elaine | August 22, 2016 at 06:02 PM
Wowza!! Amazing techniques on all of your cards and I'm in love with the penguin card. Such great technique!!
Posted by: Christy Q | August 22, 2016 at 06:13 PM
Your cards are wonderful!!! Love them and Hero Arts:)
Posted by: Ashlee Diane | August 22, 2016 at 06:43 PM