Hello crafty friends! I'm beyond thrilled to be hopping along with Hero Arts today to celebrate their 45th Anniversary. You should have arrived here from the blog of the very talented Amy Kolling. If you missed any of the stops along the hop, you can go back to the beginning at the Hero Arts blog HERE. If you missed Day 1 of this fun hop, you can find all those stops on this post.
45 years is such an amazing accomplishment for any business, Congratulations to everyone at Hero Arts! I am proud to say that Hero Arts were the first stamps I ever bought and I still love them today. I was lucky to be a Hero Arts Hostess back in 2012, and a member of the Design Team a few years ago as well. I always enjoy all of the innovative products Hero Arts comes out with each year, and look forward to paging through each new catalog. I am so glad Hero Arts has taken some of it's older designs "out of the Vault" for this celebration. There are such wonderful images. For my card today, I have tried out the new From the Vault Flowers stamps and dies along with the brand new Reactive Ink Pads in Taffy, Lemon Drop, and Pool Party.
To create my card, I used the Life Changing Blender Brushes to apply the inks onto a panel of Distress Watercolor Cardstock. I always start with the yellow when creating a rainbow and use more than I need, because I always cover up more than I should in the end. I dried the panel with a heat tool, then gave it a couple of sprays of water using my Distress Sprayer, then blotted the panel with a paper towel. Once that was dry, I put the three inks onto my non-stick craft sheet, sprayed them with water and flicked little splatters of color onto the panel with a paintbrush.
Once the panel was dry, I stamped the sentiment. I stamped and cut the flowers several times and arranged them around the sentiment to create a focal point, layering some of the flowers with foam tape. I adhered my finished panel onto a mat of Pitch Black cardstock, then onto a Dove White Top Folding Card.
Now for the prizes! There are SOOO many sponsors that have generously donated their wonderful products for the hop today. I love the sharing that is going on in the crafting community....
Hero Arts: 3 $145 Gift Certificates, 3 $45 Gift Certificates
Altenew: $50 Gift Certificate
Art Impressions: $25 Gift Certificate
Ellen Hutson LLC: $50 Gift Certificate
Gina K: $100 Gift Certificate
Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Hero Arts Gift Certificate, 5 Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags
Laurie Willison: 2 Card Hanger Dies
Lawn Fawn: $50 Gift Certificate
My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle (Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align, and a bar magnet)
Online Card Classes: 5 spots in the Stamp Happy In Good Company: Hero Arts class
Pink Fresh Studio: $45 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today: 3 copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today Summer 2019 Issue
Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Winners will be drawn from people who leave comments along the blog hop over the three days - comment all three days for more chances to win! Comment by Sunday, June 2 at 11:59pm PST, and the winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog next week. Your next stop on the hop is the wonderfully creative Claire Prezzia, make sure you hop on over to see what she has created for you today :) All the stops on the hop are listed below in case you missed any:
Hero Arts
A Blog Named Hero
Amy Kolling
Cheiron Brandon
Clare Prezzia
Donna Mikasa
Jana Millen
Jenn Shurkus
Kathleen Graumüller
Laurie Willison
Lisa Spangler
Lydia Fiedler
Nichol Spohr
Scrapbook & Cards Today
Scrapbook.com
SUPPLIES:
This is GORGEOUS!
Posted by: Renee VanEpps | May 23, 2019 at 09:17 PM
Beaytiful card!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
Posted by: Beverly Boyles | May 23, 2019 at 09:31 PM
Lovely background and card!
Posted by: Judy | May 23, 2019 at 09:38 PM
Love your card! I love the background!! Beautiful! the colors are perfect.
Posted by: Rosalie Johnson | May 23, 2019 at 09:46 PM
Beautiful card with a great scene!!
Posted by: Francine | May 23, 2019 at 09:55 PM
SO cute. Thanks for sharing
Posted by: Teri Ives | May 23, 2019 at 10:15 PM
This is a beautiful blend of colors!
Posted by: Amy Cooley | May 23, 2019 at 10:27 PM
Nice background using the Hero Hues ink. I/m considering purchasing them soon.
Posted by: D Hoxworth | May 23, 2019 at 11:38 PM
Fabulous background and it makes the flowers stand out!
Posted by: Nancy W | May 23, 2019 at 11:41 PM
Beautiful card! I love the background you created with those stunning colors and the flowers really pop on it!
Posted by: Jen Petersen | May 24, 2019 at 12:12 AM
Love the colours on your card. Beautiful card ❤️
Posted by: Nina Oelke | May 24, 2019 at 12:23 AM
Great work!!!!
Posted by: Kirsty | May 24, 2019 at 01:04 AM
I love the mix of Vintage with new products and think those inks are a must have. It USA beautiful card! Happy Birthday Hero Arts!
Posted by: Cathy Loveless | May 24, 2019 at 01:37 AM
Wonderful card !! Loved how the flowers pop on vibrant colored bg !
Posted by: Pooja | May 24, 2019 at 02:18 AM
Beautiful Beautiful Beautiful. I love the colors of the background and those white flowers look so dreamy!
Posted by: Kari VanNoy | May 24, 2019 at 02:20 AM
Beautiful card, wonderful blended background!
Posted by: Cheriese | May 24, 2019 at 02:49 AM
Beautiful background on your card!
Posted by: Debra Hardy | May 24, 2019 at 05:58 AM
I love all of the new ideas!
Posted by: Shanna | May 24, 2019 at 06:57 AM
thanks for sharing your creativity.
Posted by: DGolly | May 24, 2019 at 07:22 AM
Super pretty card! I love the colors!
Posted by: Kristie Goulet | May 24, 2019 at 07:36 AM
Beautiful card. Your blending is gorgeous!
Posted by: DJ Doss | May 24, 2019 at 07:47 AM
So pretty...thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: LaVon | May 24, 2019 at 07:58 AM
Love the background
Posted by: Nicki | May 24, 2019 at 08:40 AM
Wow, so beautiful - that background is to die for! :-)
Posted by: Mirella Rogan | May 24, 2019 at 09:01 AM
THese colors are so beautiful, and awesome blending job. When I looked through the catalog, I must have missed these flowers - I will have to go back and look again!
Posted by: KathleenA | May 24, 2019 at 09:13 AM
Gorgeous card!!
Posted by: Kim | May 24, 2019 at 09:44 AM
Beautiful card!!
Posted by: lee | May 24, 2019 at 10:24 AM
Your color combination is beautiful. And then adding the simple outlined flowers on top - perfect!!!
Posted by: Nina Houghton | May 24, 2019 at 10:32 AM
Great cards!
Posted by: Kathy J in Ellicott City | May 24, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Fun design and YUMMY colors!
Posted by: Cynthia O. | May 24, 2019 at 10:51 AM
Such a beautiful background!
Posted by: Nana Griffin | May 24, 2019 at 10:56 AM
The color on your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Theresa Williams | May 24, 2019 at 11:16 AM
Thank you for the lovely inspiration! Congrats to Hero Arts!
Posted by: Beth Schiller | May 24, 2019 at 11:23 AM
Pretty. Olof background, thanks for sharing
Posted by: Debbie christensen | May 24, 2019 at 11:53 AM
I think this looks like a lovely stamp set. You are right, it would be great if H.A. reintroduced some of the old stamps as they are wonderful. Your card is so pretty with those blended background colours. Thanks.
Posted by: Teri S. | May 24, 2019 at 11:54 AM
I just got those blending brushes myself and am excited to try them out - these inks look wonderful and I love your background!
Posted by: Bonnie Eng | May 24, 2019 at 12:02 PM
I like that lily stamp!
Posted by: Sherri Little | May 24, 2019 at 12:25 PM
The white flower against the colorful backdrop really pop!
Posted by: Sharon Youngblood | May 24, 2019 at 12:26 PM
So pretty! Love the black and white images on the colorful background!
Posted by: Susan McRae | May 24, 2019 at 12:36 PM
Love the color in the background with black and white image!
Posted by: Lacey Morken | May 24, 2019 at 12:42 PM
Your card is so pretty! Congrats Hero Arts on 45 years of making great stamps!!
Posted by: Elizabeth B | May 24, 2019 at 12:56 PM
love all the new reactive ink colors and you've used them beautifully, Cheiron!!
Posted by: Betty | May 24, 2019 at 01:46 PM
Such a beautiful blended background!
Posted by: Erin Glenn | May 24, 2019 at 02:19 PM
Beautiful card. I'm so excited about the new Reactive Inks and I can's wait to give them a try. Your colors and blending are gorgeous.
Posted by: Cyndi Morris | May 24, 2019 at 02:33 PM
Such a beautiful combination with the flowers from the vault set and reactive inks. I really like how you blended it so nice!
Posted by: Diane T. | May 24, 2019 at 02:41 PM
Your card is beautiful! I love how you ink blended the background and then added splatters of the inks over the top. The black & white flowers add lovely dimension to the card. :)
Posted by: Terrie D. | May 24, 2019 at 02:58 PM
PRETTY card! I think we all started out having Hero Arts stamps! :) It's been fun walking down memory lane in helping Hero Arts celebrate their 45 years in business. :)
Posted by: Beverly Sizemore | May 24, 2019 at 03:52 PM
The background colors are a perfect blend and I love the flowers from this stamp set. This all resulted in a beautiful card.
Posted by: barbara lassiter | May 24, 2019 at 04:48 PM
Love the background with the stamped flowers!
Posted by: Amy Reagan | May 24, 2019 at 06:24 PM
LOVE the gorgeous background with those monochromatic florals!
Posted by: karenladd | May 24, 2019 at 06:30 PM
Love the ink blending!
Posted by: Sara | May 24, 2019 at 06:43 PM
Love your bright color background and black and white flowers! Beautiful card!
Posted by: Karrie Lasater | May 24, 2019 at 07:19 PM
Love Hero Arts! And, I love the beautiful card you've made today, Cheiron!
Posted by: joy meadows | May 24, 2019 at 07:21 PM
Such a lovely card! Beautiful background with such a pretty color combination.
Posted by: Dana M | May 24, 2019 at 07:31 PM
I’m just crazy about these beautiful new inks. Can’t wait to try! Happy Anniversary to Hero Arts!
Posted by: Jenrescuemama | May 24, 2019 at 07:41 PM
What a unique idea - leaving the flowers un-colored and putting them on a bright background. Love it!
Posted by: Bonnie King | May 24, 2019 at 07:59 PM
very pretty. love that colorful blended background!
Posted by: debbie d | May 24, 2019 at 08:46 PM
Neat card. I like the light flowers with bright background.
Posted by: Beth Buss | May 24, 2019 at 09:06 PM
Pretty card. The black and white stamp is really set off by the colorful background!
Posted by: Melanie Barrett | May 24, 2019 at 09:39 PM
What beautiful colors.
Posted by: Sue | May 24, 2019 at 09:40 PM
Congrats to HeroArts and best wishes; congrats & thanks to you for the beautiful inspiration!
Posted by: Caroline | May 24, 2019 at 09:59 PM
Great colors! Great stamps!
Posted by: Nancy Ketcham | May 24, 2019 at 11:12 PM
I always love seeing what new goodies Hero Arts has come up with. Thanks for sharing these wonderful stamping ideas.
Carol B
Posted by: Carol B | May 24, 2019 at 11:56 PM
Fabulous backgound!
Posted by: Valencia B | May 25, 2019 at 01:03 AM
Love your card, beautiful background with the new inks. Happy 45th Anniversary Hero Arts.
Posted by: Jenny | May 25, 2019 at 01:26 AM
Pretty card, love your blended background. Congrats Hero Arts.
Posted by: Rachel | May 25, 2019 at 01:48 AM
Very pretty ink blending on your card!
Posted by: kathleen dumpert | May 25, 2019 at 02:55 AM
I'm going to have to get me these inks. I'm sad that they're not on the SSS page yet - for the monthly hero deal.
Posted by: Kim S. | May 25, 2019 at 07:44 AM
Pretty card. Happy Birthday Hero Arts!
Posted by: Suebee | May 25, 2019 at 07:44 AM
Beautiful card! I love the colors you used for the background!
Posted by: Lauryne Cunningham | May 25, 2019 at 09:11 AM
Beautiful card - the background is so lovely!
Posted by: MandaLJ | May 25, 2019 at 09:28 AM
I’m in love with the colors on this card. It’s just beautiful.
Posted by: Michelle Hackett | May 25, 2019 at 09:42 AM
Stunning background and beautiful pop of color Happy 45 Hero Arts! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: gail | May 25, 2019 at 10:05 AM
Awesome backgrounds love the overlay of die cut images.
Posted by: Lydia E Hallum | May 25, 2019 at 10:38 AM
Wow what a great card. The vibrant background with the black and white Stunning.
Posted by: Cindy | May 25, 2019 at 11:22 AM
Love this card! Thank you for your amazingly wonderful inspiration!
Posted by: Becky Thomas | May 25, 2019 at 12:40 PM
Beautiful card Cheiron, gorgeous background
Posted by: Irene | May 25, 2019 at 02:26 PM
A bright and pretty background for those pretty flower swags you created.
Posted by: Vicki Kroll | May 25, 2019 at 03:31 PM
Such an eye catching card! Hero Arts is definitely a fav company of mine!:)
Posted by: _CHEVRON2 | May 25, 2019 at 05:26 PM
I love your awesome card, Cheiron! That ink blended background is gorgeous...can't wait to try those new reactive inks! Happy 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! I have always loved your products and continue to use them regularly in my crafting!
Posted by: Kathy McCluskey | May 25, 2019 at 06:43 PM
Very cute, i love the color combo!
Posted by: Tami Barnes | May 25, 2019 at 06:58 PM
Really beautiful card. I love lilies....and this stamp set is just so pretty. I am really in love with all of the ink pads also....what nice backgrounds I have seen today....lovely.
Thank you so much for sharing your great card.....
Great blog hop!!!
Posted by: Rose Mary Smalley | May 25, 2019 at 07:27 PM
Nice to see the old designs being redone again. Love what you created.
Posted by: Natalie s | May 25, 2019 at 07:45 PM
Gorgeous blend of colors! Congrats to Hero Arts on 45 years.
Posted by: Amy Cooley | May 25, 2019 at 11:01 PM
Those colors are so gorgeous. They really set off the black and white floral images
Posted by: JoAnneRIL | May 26, 2019 at 02:20 AM
Such a beautiful card. Thanks for all the tips on how you made your background. I love this From the Vault Flowers set.
Posted by: see mary stamp | May 26, 2019 at 08:22 AM
the background is stunning. very beautiful card
Posted by: jean maxwell | May 26, 2019 at 03:13 PM
Love the wreath around the
sentiment. The mix of
colors in the background
is wonderful. Thanks
for sharing.
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Posted by: Mary Holshouser | May 26, 2019 at 04:02 PM
Stunning background, lovely card!
Posted by: Karen Walker | May 26, 2019 at 04:27 PM
Cool card. The black and white just make the bright colors brighter!
Posted by: marlys shields | May 26, 2019 at 06:55 PM
Love the bright, colorful background!
Posted by: Tami R | May 26, 2019 at 07:35 PM
These reactive inks look fantastic, love your combo of the colors.
Posted by: Mendy Crumpton | May 26, 2019 at 08:45 PM
The colored background really sets off the black and white flowers. Love it!
Posted by: Mindy Hook | May 26, 2019 at 09:13 PM
Beautiful card. Lovely blending in the background
Posted by: Anila Dikay | May 28, 2019 at 12:52 AM
So pretty card! Awesome colours :)
Posted by: Boryana Y | May 28, 2019 at 01:57 AM
Awesome Cheiron how you combine your gorgeous coloured background with the black and white flowers. I love that idea. Thank you so much for sharing your awesome inspiration.
Posted by: Henriëtte | May 28, 2019 at 09:13 AM
Absolutely beautiful! I love how the stamped flowers pop against your gorgeous background.
Posted by: LC Lamothe | May 28, 2019 at 09:17 AM
Stunning ink blending background!
Posted by: Roni | May 28, 2019 at 01:11 PM
Nice card. I love ink blending
Posted by: Alma Dirpaul | May 28, 2019 at 06:01 PM
Love the colors on the inked background for these pretty flowers.
Posted by: Sue D | May 28, 2019 at 07:32 PM