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
Wow !! The Santa card is my favorite :) But, really, each one has it's own wow factor. I was interested to see how one would color these new stamps and you displayed them beautifully. Thanks so much ;)
Posted by: Sue | August 22, 2016 at 06:45 PM
Such unique designs; the shaker is my favorite, of course; love those shaker cards.
Posted by: Marilyn | August 22, 2016 at 06:46 PM
Love your adorable cards. That Santa is a cutie!
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | August 22, 2016 at 06:49 PM
Love all of these cards - I am sold on this origami holiday set!!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | August 22, 2016 at 06:55 PM
Cute origami shapes for Christmas! Very cute!
Posted by: Karen W | August 22, 2016 at 07:11 PM
Awesome cards.
Posted by: Gilda (McStamper) | August 22, 2016 at 07:15 PM
Your cards are so cute and funny, really great creations !
Posted by: Isabelle | August 22, 2016 at 07:34 PM
fun cards
Posted by: sharon L | August 22, 2016 at 07:35 PM
So cute! I love the origami santas!
Posted by: eliza d | August 22, 2016 at 07:52 PM
Love the origami effect from the stamps! Really cute.
Posted by: C Williams | August 22, 2016 at 08:11 PM
Hi.....Love your cards....Love the deer stamp with the lovely colors...
Posted by: Susan Holston | August 22, 2016 at 08:13 PM
I love the way you used multi colors for the deer- gives the card a modern updated feel. Good work.
Posted by: Connie M | August 22, 2016 at 08:18 PM
Great cards.
Posted by: Michel E | August 22, 2016 at 08:20 PM
Very bright and very contemporary - fun new look for the holidays.
Posted by: Mary-Ellen Crafter | August 22, 2016 at 08:26 PM
Love you cards! TFS!
Posted by: Holley Downs | August 22, 2016 at 08:31 PM
All of your cards are beautiful !! Very unique stamps !!
Posted by: Debra Davison | August 22, 2016 at 08:33 PM
The gesso for the snow bank looks great with the little penquin!
Posted by: Mary | August 22, 2016 at 08:33 PM
Unique twist on Christmas cards. Thanks for the giveaway!
Posted by: Alma D | August 22, 2016 at 08:34 PM
Nice cards!
Posted by: Abby | August 22, 2016 at 08:35 PM
Love the shaker card as well as all of them.
Posted by: Linda Peabody | August 22, 2016 at 08:40 PM
i especially like the origami santa card. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Sharon | August 22, 2016 at 08:44 PM
Cheiron, watched your video earlier today, I love your cards, the orgami ones as well. Mine would NOT TURN out as well. Thank you for sharing.
Posted by: Linda Whitaker | August 22, 2016 at 08:46 PM
Love your cards!!
Posted by: Janet D. | August 22, 2016 at 09:06 PM
Just adore the Santa card!
Posted by: Cathy | August 22, 2016 at 09:13 PM
What fun cards!
Posted by: Andrea | August 22, 2016 at 09:14 PM
You sold me on the orgami stamps! I am a big Santa fan and I love the penguin card! Your cards are wonderful!
Posted by: Denise Gutshall | August 22, 2016 at 09:14 PM
Great Cards!
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | August 22, 2016 at 09:15 PM
This is a technique I haven't tried, but it is really striking.
Posted by: Janelle | August 22, 2016 at 09:29 PM
Cute cards with Asian Origami flair...
Posted by: PA | August 22, 2016 at 09:31 PM
Now that I'm seeing inspirational cards using the origami set, it makes me more compelled to purchase it. Love that you can use a variety of colors and mediums to achieve different holiday looks!
Posted by: Ashley Wells | August 22, 2016 at 09:37 PM
Fabulous examples of all the wonderful products ! Great Job !
Posted by: Tracy Lustick | August 22, 2016 at 09:44 PM
Super cute. I wasn't sure how the origami images would work, but you found a way to make them adorable.
Posted by: Marmylove | August 22, 2016 at 10:05 PM
OMG these are definitely my favorite cards on the hop. I LOVE this stamp set and your cards are just precious and unique. You rock woman! Thanks for stepping outside the box.
Posted by: Kitty T | August 22, 2016 at 10:06 PM
Fantastic cards... Love them!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | August 22, 2016 at 10:07 PM
Your origami deer looks like stained glass. Nice effect.
Posted by: Maria | August 22, 2016 at 10:14 PM
Love your origami themed cards!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | August 22, 2016 at 10:16 PM
Origami Christmas, how cute is that?
Posted by: Lolita | August 22, 2016 at 10:21 PM
Love these cards!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | August 22, 2016 at 10:21 PM
Really nice
Posted by: Dottie Acosta | August 22, 2016 at 10:41 PM
All are so cute but I loved the deer embossed in gold.
Posted by: Diane Nardozza | August 22, 2016 at 10:49 PM
I love how you used color on these cards.
Posted by: Debbie Vasel | August 22, 2016 at 10:51 PM
Adorable, fun cards!
Posted by: Eileen R | August 22, 2016 at 11:01 PM
Fun cards - What a great new release from Hero Arts.
Posted by: Ann K | August 22, 2016 at 11:22 PM
Love the Santa card.
Posted by: Marilyn | August 22, 2016 at 11:38 PM
I love origami! These are right up my alley
Posted by: Liz mca | August 22, 2016 at 11:39 PM
Wasn't sure about the origami stamps, but seeing your examples, I've reconsidered them.
Posted by: Pam L | August 23, 2016 at 12:00 AM
Fun and unique designs!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | August 23, 2016 at 12:03 AM
I love the little Santa background! Great job to Hero Arts for releasing these awesome Origami stamps!
Posted by: Deedee Maldy | August 23, 2016 at 12:20 AM
Love the colors on that deer. The pink card with a peek of gold is so pretty! I think non-traditional cards are awesome!
Posted by: Cynthia Johnson | August 23, 2016 at 12:27 AM
The origami characters are great ! I wish my own paper folding was as easy and had such great results as you've shown stamping them with this set to be! Thx for sharing your talents and some of the great HA offerings in the hop!
Posted by: Julie Wexler | August 23, 2016 at 12:27 AM
Fun ideas! Thanks so much for sharing on the blog hop!!
Posted by: Leanne in CA | August 23, 2016 at 12:51 AM
I adore this set! You've done so much with it! Fantastic cards! Thank you for the inspiration! I'm officially putting this set on my "must have" list! ;-)
Posted by: Yvonne B. | August 23, 2016 at 12:55 AM
Love the different takes on the same stamp set. Really showcases it's versatility!
Posted by: Nandini Karmarkar | August 23, 2016 at 01:49 AM
What a cute Santa shaker card!
Posted by: Anna Tracy | August 23, 2016 at 02:54 AM
These are cards are way too cool. My favorite is the deer. Those colors are incredible! TFS
Posted by: Jeanne Aitken | August 23, 2016 at 03:08 AM
Wow!!!! Beautiful cards!
Posted by: Arianna Barbara | August 23, 2016 at 06:31 AM
These are so cool!
Posted by: Laura | August 23, 2016 at 06:38 AM
The stamp set is quite a different style. Like your ideas for using it.
Posted by: Tricia | August 23, 2016 at 07:30 AM
Great ideas!! Thanks for sharing especially with the origami images. I was struggling with how to use them and you've given me some great ideas!!
Posted by: Marcia | August 23, 2016 at 07:39 AM
Fabulous cards, Cheiron! Love the new release.
Posted by: joy meadows | August 23, 2016 at 08:56 AM
Oh these are so fun!!!
Posted by: Cindy C. | August 23, 2016 at 09:06 AM
Very cute cards, I especially love the origami Santas!
Posted by: Laura Greig | August 23, 2016 at 09:19 AM
So cute! Love that last one with all the Santas.
Posted by: Marcie Lovett | August 23, 2016 at 09:30 AM
WOW... Love all those origami Christmas images. Your card are fabulous and fun. THANK YOU for the inspirations!
Posted by: Helen Gullett | August 23, 2016 at 09:38 AM
You really showcased that origami set! Fabulous!
Posted by: Kris in Alaska | August 23, 2016 at 09:42 AM
the first card is my fave
Posted by: {vicki} in ga | August 23, 2016 at 09:52 AM
Okay, I admit I wasn't the biggest fan of the origami set when I saw it, but I really LOVE your Santas all over card!
Posted by: Lori B | August 23, 2016 at 10:14 AM
So different and interesting.
Posted by: Evelyn Vasquez | August 23, 2016 at 10:15 AM
Love your cards - the santa shaker is cute and the so is the deer. Love the snow at the bottom for texture and your creative ideas on them all.
Posted by: Evelyn B | August 23, 2016 at 11:09 AM
You made some wonderful cards using the origami set. Love the shaker elements in the first card. And the loose watercoloring on the last card is super fun!
Posted by: Daria Z. | August 23, 2016 at 11:21 AM
Such bright, fun cards!
Posted by: Elyssa N. | August 23, 2016 at 11:29 AM
Love your cards. It's great to see something little less traditional. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Agnieszka | August 23, 2016 at 11:34 AM
There's something about a bit of gold and a bit of red that just makes a Christmas card!
Posted by: Jan Elmore | August 23, 2016 at 11:46 AM
Love the origami stamps! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: SusanME | August 23, 2016 at 12:38 PM
Love these origami images! What fun and delicious cards!
Posted by: Cris G. | August 23, 2016 at 01:17 PM
Loving the origami set - especially paired with paper piecing. Great cards.
Posted by: sarah t. | August 23, 2016 at 01:22 PM
Adorable cards....so fun and different! TFS!
Posted by: Debbie Barba | August 23, 2016 at 01:52 PM
Really nice cards, great release.
Posted by: Jean McCurry | August 23, 2016 at 02:10 PM
The penguin that is searching the star is so cute! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Susan King | August 23, 2016 at 02:10 PM
The origami holiday set is so cute! Love your cards!
Posted by: Beth Holt | August 23, 2016 at 02:15 PM
Such fun cards!!
Posted by: Tara Prince | August 23, 2016 at 03:01 PM
Origami Santa is so adorable!
Posted by: Lindsay S | August 23, 2016 at 03:57 PM
My favorite card was the one with santas stamped all over the card stock. I do love a water colored card and Hero arts does not disappoint with their releases. A product of good quality and style. Thank you Hero arts for sharing!
Posted by: Elizabeth kelly | August 23, 2016 at 04:30 PM
Cute stamps and wonderful cards... love the penguin and 2nd santa cards; such fun.
Posted by: Sue | August 23, 2016 at 05:53 PM
Gorgeous cards!! I think I need some origami Christmas stamps!!!
Posted by: Donna Bowman | August 23, 2016 at 06:03 PM
My fave is the Santa shaker card. I want to try the shaker technique very soon!
Posted by: Martha Berry | August 23, 2016 at 06:05 PM
I LOVE the penguin and the tumbling Santas!
Posted by: DC | August 23, 2016 at 06:38 PM
Thanks for sharing your unique and fun cards with us, Cheiron. It's great seeing the different approaches you all take to the great products in this release. Thanks for being a part of this great hop and giveaway.
Posted by: Debbie Anemaet | August 23, 2016 at 07:19 PM
Wow! the cards are beautiful! especially love that last Santa one!
Posted by: Vikki H | August 23, 2016 at 07:37 PM
thanks for sharing
Posted by: tasha | August 23, 2016 at 08:02 PM
You really made the origomi images shine. Neat cards.
Posted by: Angie Hall | August 23, 2016 at 08:42 PM
Beautiful cards, love these origami inspired stamps!
Posted by: Melissa Friedrich | August 23, 2016 at 09:05 PM
Different......... in a good way
Posted by: Katie M | August 23, 2016 at 09:22 PM
Love all of your cards they are so colorful, yet so clean...
Posted by: Mary H. | August 23, 2016 at 10:31 PM
That Santa shake card is adorable!
Posted by: Mary Alice | August 23, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Love all the different ways you used one set of stamps. Esp love the layered origami santa which makes it look almost like a real origami!
Posted by: SolarRay | August 23, 2016 at 11:21 PM
Wonderful use of the stamp set! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Jenn Bishop | August 24, 2016 at 12:12 AM
You've really shown the versatility of these new sets.
Posted by: kirsty vittetoe | August 24, 2016 at 01:39 AM
Your cards using the origami stamps are wonderful!
Posted by: Sandy Small | August 24, 2016 at 02:33 AM
Wow are those origami stamps fun! I love love love the penguin
Posted by: shartl | August 24, 2016 at 03:12 AM