Hooray for summer! No better way to celebrate than to be participating in the Hero Arts 2017 Summer Catalog Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from the blog of the fabulous Amy Tsuruta...
Have you seen the new catalog yet? So many WONDERFUL images and all the items are in the Hero Arts shop right now! I could not decide one set or theme, so I have a few cards to share with you today.
This card was created with the Killer Messages stamp set and dies from the Paper Layering Shark dies. The background I used just may be my new favorite Hero Arts background ever, Brushstroke Bold Prints! This is such a versatile background and I turned it into "water" simply by inking it up with a few different colors of Distress Inks and a few spritzes of water before stamping.
This card is made with stamps from my favorite set of the entire 2017 Summer Catalog, You are Loved Messages. I love each and every sentiment in this set and am sure it will become a staple in my stash. It was developed by Hero Arts and Jennifer McGuire and 25% of the profits from the purchase of these stamps go to the Kind Campaign. I can't think of a better reason to add it to your collection! This card was made with the Love is Love Bold Prints background stamped in Ombre Neon Red to Purple Pad. I cut a heart out of the center and added a contrasting heart background in the center. The tiny little hearts were cut from the Nesting Hearts Infinity Dies.
My final card for today is also made with the You are Loved Messages, this time by stamping, coloring and cutting the globe multiple times, and adhering it to the card with foam tape. The message was stamped on black card stock and embossed in white and adhered to the card.
Hero Arts will be giving away three $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. Please be sure to comment by Wednesday, 5/24 at 11:59pm PT and the winner will be announced the following week! The next stop on the hop is the fabulous Yana Smakula and I am sure she has something fantastic in store for you!
In case you missed it, here is a list of all the stops on the hop:
The Hero Arts Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Laura Bassen
Wanda Guess
May Park
Amy Tsuruta
Cheiron Brandon (<--you are here)
Yana Smakula
Lydia Fiedler
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Jenn Shurkus
Clare Prezzia
Tracie Pond
Michelle Short
Heather Ruwe
Ilina Crouse
Libby Hickson
Super ideas!!!!
Posted by: Carla S. | May 17, 2017 at 07:13 AM
What a great combination of stamps in the shark card- the guy is going to get bit! the brushstroke background stamp makes great water!
Posted by: Dee Ann Matthews | May 17, 2017 at 07:35 AM
These are fabulous!
Posted by: ~amy~ | May 17, 2017 at 07:46 AM
Love the bright colors used on each card.
Posted by: Lynette | May 17, 2017 at 08:25 AM
I love the way you did the water on the shark card! I think I want ALL of these stamps :)
Posted by: Kate Davis | May 17, 2017 at 08:32 AM
Beautiful color choices for each card!
Posted by: Janet | May 17, 2017 at 08:47 AM
Such fun cards. The water is fantastic on the shark card.
Posted by: Linda S. | May 17, 2017 at 08:56 AM
Great cards.
Posted by: Dee | May 17, 2017 at 08:59 AM
The shark card with the brushstroke background is amazing!
Posted by: Rukmini | May 17, 2017 at 09:00 AM
That bold brushstroke background looks interesting.
Posted by: Maria B | May 17, 2017 at 09:01 AM
I love the heart card! And, the others are great, too. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: joy meadows | May 17, 2017 at 09:02 AM
Great cards😊 I especially love the globe card with that wonderful sentiment
Posted by: Lisa | May 17, 2017 at 09:20 AM
Love your designs. Thanks for the inspiration!!
Posted by: Dianne Lorento | May 17, 2017 at 09:22 AM
All are great cards! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Michelle Daigle | May 17, 2017 at 09:25 AM
I am loving the brushstroke background also and can see so many uses for it in my future cards.
Posted by: Christina Dauven | May 17, 2017 at 09:30 AM
brushstroke background makes a really interesting effect for water. Beautiful collection of cards.
Posted by: Samantha O | May 17, 2017 at 09:51 AM
Great cards! Can't wait to play with this release!
Posted by: sharon o | May 17, 2017 at 09:56 AM
We are all "Better together" Thank for sharing the great ideas!
Posted by: susan king | May 17, 2017 at 09:58 AM
Wonderful job. Three different styles. I'm going to have to check out that sentiment set.
Posted by: BeverlyBL | May 17, 2017 at 10:01 AM
What a great shark card. The water is the perfect combination of stylistic and realistic.
Posted by: Deb Selby | May 17, 2017 at 10:02 AM
Love the Your are Loved Messages. Have to add that to my list.
Posted by: Francine | May 17, 2017 at 10:12 AM
Love the shark card!! so creative!
Posted by: kim smart | May 17, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Ha, ha....love the shark card!
Posted by: Elaine | May 17, 2017 at 10:41 AM
Great cards, very creative!
Posted by: Tonya Jastad | May 17, 2017 at 10:42 AM
Cute cards! I love the one with the world globes.
Posted by: Lisa A creations | May 17, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Great use of the new products Cheiron. You have been busy!
Posted by: Teresa Doyle | May 17, 2017 at 11:12 AM
Beautiful! Love all the vibrant colors! TFS
Posted by: Lauren | May 17, 2017 at 11:13 AM
Great cards. I love the bright colors you used.
Posted by: Fran Weinberg | May 17, 2017 at 11:14 AM
Great shark card!
Posted by: Lori | May 17, 2017 at 11:14 AM
Wonderful cards!
Posted by: Tara Prince | May 17, 2017 at 11:16 AM
Love colors!
Posted by: Mary McCaslin | May 17, 2017 at 11:17 AM
I meant...I love how you've put the colors together...my fat fingers hit the publish key too quickly...ugh
Posted by: Mary McCaslin | May 17, 2017 at 11:18 AM
I love your cards especially the world one.
Posted by: Debbie Hallamek | May 17, 2017 at 11:20 AM
Love your ideas! So inspiring :) the card with the globes is my favorite!
Posted by: Gaia | May 17, 2017 at 11:23 AM
Awesome cards! I think HA has the best background stamps and I love that you used a couple so I can see how they look. The shark card is my favorite!
Posted by: Stef White | May 17, 2017 at 11:31 AM
Love your unique style! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Monica | May 17, 2017 at 11:36 AM
Really like the love background!! Great cards.
Posted by: Evelyn B | May 17, 2017 at 11:37 AM
Wonderful collection of cards. The shark card is my favourite!
Posted by: Lois John | May 17, 2017 at 11:38 AM
Each one is very nice, but I especially like the "you are loved" card
Posted by: Donna Ligon | May 17, 2017 at 11:44 AM
Ooooh, I really like all of your designs!! You have created heartfelt cards of love & appreciation and also something really fun. What a great way to show the many different options available with this Hero Arts release!
Posted by: Denise Ward | May 17, 2017 at 11:46 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Pam Kent | May 17, 2017 at 11:51 AM
Nice job.
Posted by: Debbie | May 17, 2017 at 11:56 AM
Very pretty colors love the background brush strokes looks very versatile!
Posted by: Carol Godfrey | May 17, 2017 at 12:04 PM
Nice cards.
Posted by: Abby | May 17, 2017 at 12:05 PM
The We're Better Together card is really pretty.
Posted by: Sherrie | May 17, 2017 at 12:08 PM
Great ideas.
Posted by: Nana Griffin | May 17, 2017 at 12:08 PM
Love the cards! Thanks for sharing!!
Posted by: Amanda Dellamano | May 17, 2017 at 12:10 PM
THanks for sharing your cards....all of them are cute! Love the shark one....I'm adding that stamp set to my "want" list!
Posted by: Beverly S. | May 17, 2017 at 12:19 PM
Love your cards!
Posted by: Rema DeLeeuw | May 17, 2017 at 12:26 PM
Your cards are wonderful!!!
Posted by: Carolee McCaslin | May 17, 2017 at 12:32 PM
great cards! really get the message across!
Posted by: Kathy Thisted | May 17, 2017 at 12:34 PM
Let's have a bite! Great card
Posted by: Kerry | May 17, 2017 at 12:38 PM
Your cards using the You are Loved set are gorgeous! That shark though - love him and is sentiments.
Posted by: Kimberly Merritt | May 17, 2017 at 12:49 PM
Great cards designs. Love the shark card.
Posted by: Sue LD | May 17, 2017 at 12:50 PM
No surprise - I LOVE all of these cards. Brilliant as always.
Posted by: Glenda J | May 17, 2017 at 12:55 PM
Awesome!
Posted by: Autumn | May 17, 2017 at 01:01 PM
Beautifully made cards! Love! Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Posted by: Lydia Lee | May 17, 2017 at 01:06 PM
The shark card should only be sent to enemies.
Posted by: Alerian | May 17, 2017 at 01:07 PM
Loved both cards! But, the shark one is super fun! thank you for sharing your cards for inspiration!!
Posted by: Elizabeth | May 17, 2017 at 01:14 PM
Wonderful looking cards you made here..
Posted by: koalabc/barb | May 17, 2017 at 01:16 PM
Gorgeous release, love your cards!
Posted by: Heidi | May 17, 2017 at 01:17 PM
I just love how you went outside the box and used different textures and papers to create these fabulous cards; thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Linda Hyden | May 17, 2017 at 01:32 PM
Your shark card is so fun! I'm adding that set to my wishlist!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | May 17, 2017 at 01:32 PM
Great cards! I wouldn't have thought to use the brushstrokes bold background stamp to make water but it looks fantastic! Thanks for sharing all these great ideas!
Posted by: Michele W | May 17, 2017 at 01:36 PM
I love these pretty cards. Thank you for the inspiration.
Posted by: sheron egolf | May 17, 2017 at 01:49 PM
I love the globe card. Such a great idea!
Posted by: Marian H | May 17, 2017 at 01:54 PM
Such nice cards, thanks!
Posted by: Cynthia Link | May 17, 2017 at 01:57 PM
Your love card is my favorite. Great colors.
Posted by: Antoinette | May 17, 2017 at 02:04 PM
Great ideas for cards. Thank you.
Posted by: Sarah | May 17, 2017 at 02:08 PM
Great cards. Don't ask me to pick a favorite--I love them all. I agree about the background stamp. It is clearly in the 'must have' category. Thanks so much.
Posted by: bev p | May 17, 2017 at 02:12 PM
Great cards! Thanks for all the ideas!
Posted by: Christy Malone | May 17, 2017 at 02:30 PM
Such fun cards!! Love the shark card. I love the background stamp.
Posted by: Berina Febin | May 17, 2017 at 02:48 PM
Fabulous and fun cards! Gotta love the "Jaws" reference...
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | May 17, 2017 at 02:48 PM
I love how you created a background with the world stamp. These stamp sets are amazing as are your creations!!
Posted by: Tracie Pond | May 17, 2017 at 03:30 PM
Love the you are loved cards so awesome and the shark card is so clever.
Posted by: Dorothy Mutafopulos | May 17, 2017 at 03:45 PM
Great techniques and designs! TFS
Posted by: Linda | May 17, 2017 at 03:52 PM
Nice work!
Posted by: Kris Schleich | May 17, 2017 at 04:24 PM
Uh oh! What a blast from the past! Those swimming silhouettes on your shark card made me think of the movie "Jaws". However, your card shows a more delightful-looking shark. :-)
I also like the colors and combination of stamps you used to create the other cards.
Posted by: Viveca | May 17, 2017 at 04:26 PM
Okay the movie Jaws comes to mind on the one card, do not think I could even pick that one up to look at
Posted by: Colleen Howell | May 17, 2017 at 04:30 PM
Fin-tastic cards!
Posted by: geri S. | May 17, 2017 at 04:31 PM
Love your fun cards. So creative:)
Posted by: Dee Earnshaw | May 17, 2017 at 04:35 PM
Love your globe card. Beautiful coloring and great design.
Posted by: Cyndi | May 17, 2017 at 04:36 PM
These are great, I love the earth theme card best! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Heidi Stamps! | May 17, 2017 at 04:40 PM
Love the globes, so simple but effective!
Posted by: Danielle Agland | May 17, 2017 at 04:49 PM
Very creative ideas!
Posted by: Terry Simmons | May 17, 2017 at 04:59 PM
Love all your cards. Thanks for sharing....
Posted by: Jeanne Beam | May 17, 2017 at 05:02 PM
Great cards. Love the way you created the water on the shark card. Very creative. Thank you for sharing
Posted by: Barbara McDonald | May 17, 2017 at 05:06 PM
Love that shark card, Cheiron!
Posted by: Barb C | May 17, 2017 at 05:08 PM
Great cards. Thank you for sharing with us.
Posted by: Cathy Van Ry | May 17, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Love the love card - thanks for sharing
Posted by: Jeannine | May 17, 2017 at 05:15 PM
Very clever cards!
Posted by: Cynthia Cole | May 17, 2017 at 05:15 PM
The shark card is a bit creepy, but well made. Really like the others.
Posted by: Golda | May 17, 2017 at 05:23 PM
Great cards!
Posted by: paula riddle | May 17, 2017 at 05:40 PM
Beautiful cards. Love them.
Posted by: Billie A | May 17, 2017 at 05:59 PM
cute cards and the background stamp you used looks great!
Posted by: deneen | May 17, 2017 at 06:14 PM
Love the globe card!
Posted by: Louise | May 17, 2017 at 06:18 PM
Great card inspiration, thanks!!
Posted by: Janet D. | May 17, 2017 at 06:28 PM
Why is it that I hear the Jaws music now? Love the shark card.
Posted by: Janice | May 17, 2017 at 06:37 PM
Cute and creative cards
Posted by: Pennie | May 17, 2017 at 06:43 PM
That shark card made me laugh. I think a lot of people are having fun with that stamp
Posted by: Gabriella B | May 17, 2017 at 06:45 PM