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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.
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:
1 – 200 of 265 Newer› Newest»Arlene, I love how you have used that map stamp in so many ways!! That postcard stamp is so versatile, too!! You have showcased the new stamps beautifully!!!
My goodness you have been busy Arlene, I love all of your creations, I must add that postcard stamp to my wish list!!
Beautiful cards, Arlene! Love how you used the map of america in different ways!
Such a Busy stamper you are Arlene...Wow they are all so Fun and Inspiring too!! Love how you used the map in Several Ways!! xoxoxox
Love all the cards, especially the postcards! Good Stuff!
Wow - what a great bunch of projects, Arlene! Loved your fun tags and postcards but my fave was how you spotlighted South America on the map - very clever!
your postcards are amazing....so unique and fun!
You have really shown us so many possibilities with these stamps, Arlene! Love your idea to make tags from the map background especially! So pleased to be sharing this day with you, Sista!
You've shown us all just how versatile the map stamp can be, Arlene! Wonderful cards and tags! Awesome work! :)
Nice ideas for using some of the new images. Thank you.
Love all your fun uses for the Map stamp Arlene! Your postcard creations are fabulous too, I definitely want to try that out.
Brilliant uses of tags and maps! Fabulous cards and so many lovely variations and designs!
I love all things maps! Thanks for inspiring!
That map stamp is number one on my wish list now with all this inspiration. Thanks. Onepinkdaisy
WOW your are a busy girl! Great job!
What great projects! I love the map stamp and the postcard one is way cute!
grace
Loved the use of the map on all the cards. Great job!
Love these maps. And thanks for the chance to win an extra candy :)
I really like your ideas. I think I will attempt a post card, card. Thank you.
I love the use of the map stamp, it seems very versatile. Great work!
This is one of my favorite stamps. The postcard is beautiful. Thanks for sharing
Thank you so much for sharing those gorgeous cards and ideas with us!
A delightful set of cards, Arlene, especially the postcard stamp. Versatile and fun - just as you've showcased them to be. Oh, the possibilities - and they've both been added to my 'must have' list. Thank you for sharing.
Great cards!!. Love the different ways you used the tags.
Very lovely cards, love that postcard stamp! Val from IL.
What's your favorite stamp, Arlene? Lol! Fantastic cards - so many great ideas :)
You are FULL of creative ideas (I think it's full to the brim and it's OVERFLOWING!!!). Thank you for sharing your wonderful ideas on the Post card stamp and Map of America!! They are now on my wish list, thanks to you! Truly awesome work, Arlene! xoxo
All are totally awesome! Thanks for sharing your talent!
Wonderful ideas featuring these new stamps Arlene! So proud to be hoppin' with you! Robin:)
Great use of the map and postcard stamps!!
What fun cards and I love all the ways you used the Map of America background.
You have made some terrific cards, Arlene, I was wondering when somebody would use the Postcard tag stamp!!
Wonderful cards! That postcard stamp is great,
Those maps make such cool backgrounds! I can totally see using that in a travel journal or on postcards like you used them. Way to rock the stamps! Thanks for sharing.
BRILLIANT us of the Map of America Stamp, Arlene!!! Your postcards look like so much fun, too!
Love the postcard sketches-beautiful! You stamped so many of the new stamps so creatively!-L. Berry
I am loving all the ways you made the three stamp sets work for so many projects! Very clever!! Thank you so much for sharing! My challenge this week will be to see how I can extend the life of some of my stamps by using them in multiple and sometimes unexpected places. :) Have a wonderful week! :)
Wonderful cards!
Love how you used the postcard stamp.
wow, look at all the versatitliy, wonderful job stretching your stamps!
So many ways to use that stamp. Love all you did here.
I love postcards stamps and your use of this one is awesome.
And once again, I am amazed by this oh so incredible map stamp. Nice job with it, very cute.
Amazing uses of the postcard and map stamps!
slrdowney at hotmail dot com
I love maps and you put that great new stamp to very good use! I love the postcards too! Very clever!
What an All-American slate of beauties Arlene! Well done!
Your postcard projects are so fun Arlene and love the way you highlighted and framed a section of the map stamp, very clever.
Love your use of the post card stamp. A wonderful collection of cards, for sure.
very neat cards. just love these stamp sets. WOW.
I love how you used the map stamp! Thanks so much for your inspiration!
Great cards. Thanks for the variety you gave us.
Wow, you totally knocked those postcard designs out of the park, my friend! I love how you used the map stamp, you showed so many variations, so inspiring! Happy Hopping :)
I really like the versatility of the map stamp and the postcard stamp. You pushed the boundaries! Fabulous work!
Great tags & cards using the
map.
Love how you used the map stamp is different ways on a variety of cards!
I really like the way you've used the map stamp! So creative!
Love the look of the tag on a card - and the postcard! So creative and fun!
So many ideas! I love the cards and the tags. I'm going to have to case some of them.
I love that USA Map stamp and will defintely be ordering it, especially after seeing all the wonderful ways you suggested for using it! Your cards are really wonderful and creative!
Grear cards! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)
Thank you for the inspiration! Love your creations!
I can tell you really like the Americas stamp. That one is on my wish list also. The postcard stamp Is great to use for quilted postcards. gset of cards and tags. tfs and allowing posting of comments with aname/URL
love the travel theme you have going on from post cards to maps and all are unique, wonderful samples
Hi Arlene! Thanks for showing us so many different ways to use that Map background stamp! And I love what you did with the Postcard stamp! All this inspiration is making money sounds in my pocket! :))
I really like how you use tags on a lot of your cards--that map background and big postcard stamp are awesome! Thanks for sharing!
You really rocked the map stamp. It looks amazing! :)
GREAT geographic cards and tags!
LOVE all the "&" in your work today!
A wonderful collection. You have been busy.
Love the way you uses the Map background stamp!
Very unique cards, etc. I'm not sure I would use the postcard stamp, but I LOVE the many ways you used the map of America. I know I'm going to own that one before long!
Hi Arlene! The valentine card is so sweet! I'm thinking I "need" the map & postcard stamp after seeing your cards!
I see mixed media artist here and that excites me! I love everything! Glad I found your blog.
Oh you used some of my fave new stamps - the postcards and the map! Lovely!
Thanks for showing so many fun ways to use these new stamps. Arlene! The postcard stamp is going on my wish list right now!
Way to rock that map stamp - and I love all of your many creative ideas! I shall be quite busy "stealing" for the rest of the month lol!
Arlene, you are such an inspiration! I love everything that you've done here. I really love the map stamp- it's on my wishlist now!
Your mojo is amazing. I love that map stamp too.
Great cards and wonderful, versatile use of the stamps. Thank you!
WOUW what an awesome bunch of mapcards and tags here. I admit, I´m also totally in love with that stamp, so I can only love all you´ve been making here too, it´s so gorgeous hun.
You've really shown the versatility of your stamp choices. I'm really liking the postcard stamp, may have to pick it up! Thanks for sharing, and that you for the opportunity to win.
Nice cards. Love how you showed different ways to use the same stamp.
Awesome cards, thanks for sharing.
Lots of great ideas for tags and maps! So wonderful to have images that work so well for men (as well as women!) TFS!
Wow, your cards are so gorgeous and each design so unique. Love how you used the postcard and map of America stamps, very creative!
Wow, you have been busy! Gorgeous Designs. TFS!
You rocked the map stamp, Arlene! Love all the different ways you created with it.
You did beautiful things with that postcard stamp - really special and creative!
oh my goodness! So much inspiration! Thanks for sharing!
Great ideas. The map stamp and post cards are my new favs--won't it be fun to combine them??!!
Thanks for the inspiration
Love the postcards, but hard to choose among your lovey creations, tfs :)
Delightful projects!! And fun too!
So many different fun ways to use both the map and the postcard stamps!
What a great variety! Thanks! gerrie
What I lovely ideas to use the stamps.
Great use of that postcard stamp! You've given me so many ideas!
the map uses you do are so fun! and the postcards are great! :) fun fun!
Arlene, my very first inspiration card I did was one of yours! Your eclectic style is always fascinating and these cards just delight! I can see how much fun you had with your new stamps - right on trend! Can't wait to see more in the Flickr photostream!
Great cards! I especially love the ones with that great map background. Wonderful job and thanks for the chance to win that stamp!
Wow Arlene, looks like you've been having lots of fun stamping up a storm! Wonderful creations one and all! I loved seeing what you created with these new stamps!
Great use of Post card and Map of Americas stamps Arlene.Great variety of looks in each project. You definietly have Mojo present.
Wow Arlene! So many cards with two stamps! Great job!
Love love the post card stamp. You have done a.great job using it. Coming from Australia, night have to get HeroArts to do a map of OZ! LOL. Fabulous cards
So many fabulous examples, THANKS!
wonderful cards. love how you used the tags. those postcards are awesome. thanks for the postal tip and sharing.
Great ideas for tags today.
gettin' inky...
I love how you used the map stamp! Great ideas and beautiful cards! It's such fun hopping with you this week. :)
You're a buy bee. And the cards are both beautiful and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
You're a buy bee. And the cards are both beautiful and very inspiring. Thanks for sharing.
Ooh, your projects are all so yummy and gorgeous. Love the postcard and the map. In fact, the both are on their way to me as we speak.
Love how you've used the map stamp and all the tags. Beautiful colors and designs!
I love your tags and postcards, what great ideas. Thanks for sharing!!!!
Great job!
Love the different ways you used the map stamp. I first did not htink much of it but after seeing youe cards, I am loving it.
Love how you used the map stamp!
Oh myyy, Arlene! Your cards and tags are wonderful! TFS your awesome work with us :)
What fun ways to use the map stamp!
Lovely creations!
Thanks for sharing
Wow!! Awesome cards and tags!!
You have really showed the versatility of these stamps, Arlene. Great job! I particularly love what you did with the postcard. Great vintage style, too. Thanks so much!
Love all your projects! Thanks for sharing!
Great projects! I love all the wonderful ways you used the maps!
Oh my goodness! Talk about showcasing the many ways you can use a stamp--that was awesome!!! Great job!
Love the map background stamp. I think that is definitely on my wish list!!! Thanks for sharing your talent.
Wow, Arlene - you really showed how versatile that map stamp is! Love what you did with the postcard stamp, too!
How creative!! The postcard stamp is going on my wish list.
Hi Arlene, love your postcards! hugs, judit x
love your cards!! thx for sharing:)
One of my favorite new stamps is that map stamp. Thanks for showing so many different ways to use it.
All of these are delightful! The post cards are just terrific--love 'em!
Fun tags and cards today! I think you have a travel theme going on. ;)
LOVE the Map of America stamp and how you've used it on your projects. TFS!
What a tease todays hop has been, the second map stamp blog of ideas! That stamp has got to make a new home in my scrapbook room front and center because I LOVE it! The ideas are endless and I love the tags, they are amazing! Great work :D
I love the postcard & map stamps. Great cards!
Arlene,
I can see you had a lot of fun with the new stamps!! Love how you found so many awesome and unique ways to showcase them. Thanks for all the inspiration.
I like all of your projects. The stamps that you used are so very versatile!! Thanks for sharing.
Arlene, such fun tags and cards. I am lovin those map cards and tags!
love how you used the map stamp, but my favorite is the post card stamp love it!
upnurse at aol dot com
You definitely showed the versatility of the map stamp!! Love it!! :)
I love what you've done with that map! So creative! :D
Wonderful cards Arlene, can always use ideas on using tags. Thanks for the inspiration.
Lovely cards! The postcards are delightful!
Great cards! I am enjoying visiting some new-to-me blogs on the hop!
DeniseB
thanks for all the cool ideas for using the map stsamp!
thanks
Holly
yes that map stamp is a good one!
Thanks for sharing your art!
Sandra ltb
Arlene such delightful cards and postcards today! :>
Love how you demonstrated the versatility of these two stamps. Great creations - thanks for sharing !
karenajo
Great uses for the map background stamp. That is one of my new favorites and I am inspired by all the ways you used it, very clever!
fun fun fun ... great collection of images.
What a great way to stretch a single background stamp! TFS these ideas!
Arlene! These are ALL wonderful. I love the post card as a tag in all its frilly goodness and am in awe of all the ways you sued the map image. Brilliant!!! Thanks for sharing your talents with us!
Thanks for all the inspiration you've shown! Love seeing so many ideas for the map and postcard stamps. Love the Christmas tag idea!
Wow love how you used this map background stamp in so many different ways.
I just love the post card stamp. Thanks for sharing many examples on how to use it. This one is on my to buy list.
Hi Arlene, You have used the post card and map stamps so many wonderful ways. TY for the inspiration :)
arlene, i love how your showcased how the same stamp can be used in so many styles/ways! (and you can leave me out of your drawing since i already own that stamp :) )
Wonderful work, Arlene! I love all your map cards! And your postcards are so fun too!
Thanks for the heads up on the America map stamp. It is awesome on tags!
What a wonderful job of showcasing that versatile map background! And who wouldn't love to get that postcard in the mail?
I just knew I needed a postcard stamp. Thanks for great inspiration.
SusanE
SUPER fabulous cards! LOVE all the different styles you've created! Just beautiful! Thank you for an added chance to win some goodies, too! HUGS! :)
good use of the maps stamp - lots of fun ideas & colors!
Great projects.
craftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Wonderful showcase of the map and postcard stamps, Arlene! The more I see it, the more I'm thinking I "need" that map!
Great ideas. Love the post cards and tags.
Neat idea to put a tag on a card! Very cute cards!
Wow!! These are amazing creations!! Thanks for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a fabulous week!! ;)
Arlene! Oh MY! You definitely have your MOJO! What a wonderful array of cards and tags today...yu have truly showcased the postcard and the map stamps! I think I need them both now...thanks for a great hop today! (Thanks for the drawing, too, but you can leave me out of the draw as I alreday have that stamp...thank you!)
Oh no !! Now there are two more stamps"that I can't live without!" LOVE these cards.
Wow Arlene, so beautifull. You made so many cards. Love the postcard ones. Such a clever idea.
Arlene, such creative uses for the postcard and map stamps. Thanks so much for sharing your talent and for the chance to win.
My goodness Arlene, you certainly had fun with the new stamps. LOVE ALL your cards. Each one is as special as the last one... what fun.
Vaya que manerade usar los sellos para diferentes proyectos wooo. Saludos!!
So many creations! Thanks for the inspiration. I love the postcard you made. How cool to make your own postcards. Thanks for the bonus giveaway too.
Thanks for the info on the post office stuff. Always good to get the heads up
Beautiful cards, Arlene! Love your wonderful showcase the map and postcard stamp!
Wonderful use of the map stamp, very inspiring.
Love your cards and tags. Never knew the map stamp could be so fun! Thanks for the inspiration. :)
fun projects...
Great cards and tags. Love the map stamps and post cards. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. Great ideas.
Love the hugs and kisses card. Really cute!
Great cards using the post card and tags.
Wow, what a great stamp. Thanks for showing so many ways to use the stamp. Love all the cards. Thanks for sharing.
Hi Arlene! These are beautiful...I especially love what you did with the map stamp! Love the one where you emphasized South America...very cool! Love hopping with you! :)
Wow, you were busy, all your creations are amazing. Thanks for sharing.
I love all the different ways to use the map stamp
Great cards! I MUST get that postcard stamp now after seeing the amazing things you did with it. I love how you used the Americas too. Awesomeness at its finest! :)
My what fun cards, love all of the tags and postcards. So cool. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com
Arelene, these are so sweet. I love all of the geography cards and how you've made them all so different.
Love all the cards, but the cards with map stamps are my fav...
Those postage stamps are so fun! Love that map one too.
Your postcards are beautiful. Simple can be so gorgeous!
Margriet
lovely cards! love the postcards & maps :) thanks for sharing!
All of your creations are great and made me smile. Yay for mojo!
Love the post card stamp ideas.
Great ideas for the stamps! Love that map background!
Wow, you've been busy! Love the thanks postcard.
Great variety of ideas here, love the postcards
I love the map stamp! Thank you for showing it in so many different ways!
What a fun post!! Thanks for sharing some wonderful tags and talent!
All very unique ways to use the map stamp! Thanks for sharing your work!
You have been very busy and very creative! The Post Card stamp would also work great for journaling in a travel scrapbook. Love the creative ways you used the map stamp.
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