Wednesday, January 16, 2013

Hostess Hop! Hostess Hop!

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Welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2013 release!

If you’ve been following along, you just arrived from Linda's blog, Scrappin', Stampin' & Singin'!

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!

I am also drawing a random comment upon which to gift a Hero Arts Cling stamp (Large Flower Background - CG403). My personal drawing will be this weekend, probably Saturday.

If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Club Blog. Also, please report broken links to Tami.

Your next stop on the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop is Barb Engler's Enjoying Life.

I had to send a "Thank You" to my son who hosted our holiday get-together, so I tried out my new Postcard stamp; just some Distress inks on the front and some decorating on the back as seen in the second photo with a short message I want to practice with this stamp and try a different type of background for the back next time.

Warning: The U.S. Post Office will charge regular mail fees instead of post card rates if the postcard has any attachments, ribbons, staples - you get it. You might get away with it once, but it will either come back to you or the recipient will have to pay the remainder of the postage due.




Recipe:
NEW Hero Arts Thanks Postcard (CG519) - photo 1
Hero Arts Four Hearts (CG426) in green bottom right corner
Hero Arts This is Big (CL570)
Hero Arts Watch Gears (CG421)
Glossy Cardstock
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Tim Holtz Distress Markers
Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Wild Honey, Frayed Burlap & Shabby Shutters)
Perfect Pearls mixed with water in a mini mister - red splatters are iridesent

This creamy lovely uses the "Thanks Postcard" image stamped on a cream file folder and cut to size (single layer card) with sentiments from "You and Me". I do like the way this turned out, very simple.


Recipe:
NEW Hero Arts Thanks Postcard (CG519)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Tim Holtz Distress Markers
Distress Ink Frayed Burlap on the panel & Wild Honey for the sentiments with Barn Door for the ampersand (&)
A little stickles on the heart & part of the postage stamp

The new Post Card stamp is fun to use. As you can see below, it doesn't have to remain a post card. You can be as frilly as you want.


Recipe:
NEW Big Post Card (S5665)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Hero Arts Envelope Pattern (S5507)
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink
Tim Holtz Distress Inks Frayed Burlap for the Envelope Pattern & Wild Honey for the sentiments
Lace
Sheer yellow ribbon
Clear Gems, small, medium & large

How about the Americas? I think I'm going to love this background stamp, very versatile. You might say "amazing" - hehehe Featuring South America in this card and saying hi to my friends down there.


Recipe::
NEW Hero Arts Map of America (CG527)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Cuttlebug
Spellbinders Labels 18 die-cuts
Tim Holtz Distress Inks Frayed Burlap used for stamping the Map background, Shabby Shutters,  Broken China, Chipped Sapphire, Victorian Velvet and Tattered Rose sponed on the South American continent
Tim Holtz Distress Markers - Shabby Shutters,  Broken China, Victorian Velvet and Tattered Rose
Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Why not a tag on a card? Easy to make and I think you see what stamps are becoming my favorites.
Recipe:
NEW Hero Arts Map of America (CG527)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Cuttlebug
Hero Arts Long and Cute Tags (D1046)
Tim Holtz Distress Inks Broken China on background panel & Chipped Sapphire on tag
Grosgrain Ribbon
Clear gems

A tag all by itself. What is the world coming to? Wait, yes, the Map of America can be a Christmas stamp.

NEW Hero Arts Map of America (CG527)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Hero Arts (657781) Joy Snowman - tree
Cuttlebug
Hero Arts Long and Cute Tags (D1046)
Grosgrain Ribbon
Tim Holtz Distress Iink Barn Door
A little bit of glitter never hurt anything either.

AND last, but not least, here's an early "Happy Valentine's Day" to you all out there! Time to think about it. Map of America background stamp works with so much! I now have my mojo back, sigh. I know it's early for Valentine's Day, but I couldn't resist the heart.

Recipe:
NEW Hero Arts Map of America (CG527)
Hero Arts You and Me(CL567)
Cuttlebug
Provo Craft 3 Hearts die-cut (used the middle heart here)
Hero Arts Tag die-cut Long & Cute Tags (D1046)
Distress inks Worn Lipstick for background & Fired Brick for the tag
Clear gems
Red Grosgrain Ribbon
Staple
Tim Holtz Stapler - Advantus Tiny Attacher



265 comments:

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Andrea Garland said...

Very different cards, many options :)

The post cards are super cute. Thanks for the ideas.

Kathy H said...

Wow! You really went to town! Your map card is so artistic.

cmu said...

What varied cards and imaginative used of the map stamp. Well done.

paperpicnic said...

Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards! Every card is full of wonderful ideas! Love the Map of America stamp!

Daria said...

You have a little of everything--postcards, cards, tags. My favorites are the ones with the map bkg. Thanks for the tips about postal fees.

Colorado Crafter said...

Wonderful cards!! These new HA stamps are great!!

Loly Borda said...

Wow! Great use of the map stamp, awesome cards, I love tags and you use many in yours, thanks so much for the inspiration.TFS

Pajalu said...

Arlene wow these are all fantastic!! So many different ways for that stamp, such great ideas as well.

Shannon said...

Love the Postcard ones the best I think, very sweet. I'm a big fan of postcards also. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work with all of us and for the inspiration. Take care and Happy New Year.

Anonymous said...

I can see why it is becoming your favorite. Love all your postcards and tags! Great job!

Iris said...

Love how you used the map stamp. Iris

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

wow I love all of the traveling themes throughout your projects! So fun to see one product used this way! Thanks so much!

joybear said...

So many tags and cards, love each and every one, such creativity!

Melissa D said...

You have done well with just a couple of stamp choices. Such a variety of inspiration to choose from.

Trudi said...

Wow you were busy with all these fun cards, I have been eyeing up those post card stamps, thanks for the inspiration!

Karenladd said...

wow, love how that map background looks! I really like background stamps like that...can be either masculine, feminine or neutral! Great projects!

Carrie R. said...

Great idea to use the map stamp for holiday cards and tags!

Donna Nuce said...

I really liked how you used that map stamp for some really unique cards and tags!

Katie said...

Love your postcards and how you used the Map of America stamp! Love the card where you highlighted South America. Awesome job! And I love that large flower cling background, on my wish list! Thanks for sharing!

Katie B.

Michelle said...

Beautiful set of cards! Thanks for sharing!

Weenie Thomas said...

The postcard cards are so fun. Would make great mascuine cards!

mariangel said...

awesome cards such a talented girl congrats

Cynthia Rose said...

Quite a variety - thanks.

Maria Doricheva said...

Lots of cards! Love the new Big Post Card stamp! Thank you for the giveaway!

Michelle said...

Perfect cards...everything is just wonderfully done!

~amy~ said...

super wonderful projects!!!!

Connie Pruitt said...

Love the ideas using the map stamp.

Connie Pruitt said...

Love the ideas using the map stamp.

Robyn said...

Great cards/post cards/tags! Thanks for sharing your ideas!

Gina said...

That map stamp is great! Love what you did with it!

Deirdre said...

Stunning creations Arlene - you have been busy! Love what you created.

Pamela Haskin said...

Love all your ideas! I really like the postcards too. I might have to try that.

Kris in Alaska said...

Fabulousness all around!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Donna said...

So many wonderful stamps, so little money. I love the postcard stamp, and map stamps are all the trend. My wishlist keeps growing.

fdgtgrl said...

What a talent !!!
Thank you for showing us how versatile those stamps can be: beautiful !!!
Sincerely,

CanadianScraps43 said...

You are amazing to make so many cards. Your mojo isn't on vacation by any means. Wish you were close so you could rub shoulders with me so I could get my mojo back. Lol. I so love the way that you shared the versatility of the stamps you used in your creations. Such beautiful cards and tags.

Nana Griffin said...

Great ideas.

Pat McCleary said...

Wonderful variety & I esp. like the cars with the tags.TFS

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

you showcased the versatility of the map samp very well thanks for sharing your creativity

Barb Housner

Robin said...

Love all the creative ways you used the map background stamp!

Anonymous said...

Great use of the map stamp!

Cathy A said...

Lovely designs

Lucy Newton said...

What a great variety of projects!!!

Ellie Knol said...

I just love the new stamps! You've made gorgeous projects with gorgeous stamps!
xx Ellie xx

Renae said...

I love the different ways you used the map!

maria f. said...

Love the idea of post cards - truly "amazing, unique and delightful".

Karen L K said...

Nice what you did with the post card stamp. That looks like a fun stamp. The tags with the map stamp over the map was a creative way to use that stamp.

Emily Leiphart said...

Wow, what a great way to showcase the Map and Postcard stamps, Arlene! They were already on my wish list but are now pushed to the top now that you've shared their versatility. I really love how you highlighted South America!

Helen L said...

what fun cards: I especially like the tag shaped post card! :-)

Terri Trotter Earley said...

Neat cards.

It's a good life!
Terri E.

Helen said...

Very creative cards. Some many great ideas.

Katarina said...

Very nice cards, Arlene!

Lisa Carroll said...

Arlene, such wonderful creations! Amazing job using the map image in numerous creative ways.. and love the post cards, too! Always an honor to hop with you! :)

Unknown said...

I love that postcard stamp! I cannot wait to add that to my stash! Thank you for the wonderful tutorials!

Tere Azua said...

Oh My Gosh, you did lots and fabulous projects!!!!

Cris said...

Great projects! Love what you did with the map stamp!

Elin Larsson said...

Amazing cards! Just love them :)

Irma said...

love the cards! so much yummy goodness-all the stamps inspire me to create!

Jen W. said...

What a fantastic collection of cards! You really showcased the versatility of the stamps! :)

stlbarb said...

Definitely like the way you worked the tags onto your cards. Very clever.

Small T said...

Great cards! :-) xx

albinopi said...

I think you must be an overachiever...so many beautiful cards!

Linda E said...

Great projects, Arlene! Love how you used the stamps!

KristaB said...

Great cards. I really like the ones using the post card stamps. Thanks for sharing!

craftyantoinette said...

Wow, you were busy weren't you? Great job!

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