I'm loving the new stamps and how versatile they are and have been sharing the new stamps at Die Cut Divas.
I have 3 cards for you today.
The blog hop begins with Hero Arts blog with a list of my fellow happy hostesses (past hostess in name only). Once you're a Hero Arts hostess, you're always a Hero Arts hostess. You should have arrived here from Heather Doran, (Stamping and Stitching).
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!
Is there a background stamp in there? Yes, I went background crazy. A little bit of everything, from Rangers Distress Paints in White and Victorian Velvet, Adirondack's Cool Peri, Blue Denim and Eggplant., then a bit of green. I then lightly scattered some glitter embossing powder and Egyptian Gold embossing powder on the card. Surprised myself and love it. The flower petal is the result of a happy accident with fine glitter and Glossy Accents. Some Red Stickles made it into the center of the flower. All new stamps on this card. Love the stamps and matching dies!
Can you see the background?
Hero Arts Butterfly and Flower (CL750)
Hero Arts Flower and Butterfly Frame Cut (DI090
Hero Arts Pattern Stripes K5884
I added Glitter & Red Stickles
Using the same background stamp, I stamped it in Hero Arts Soft Blossom Shadow Ink and then brushed the ink on the die-cut panel as I didn't have my sponges with me. It works! The yellow is a PanPastel (yes the banner IS darker).
Recipe:
Hero Arts Pattern Stripes K5884
Hero Arts Soft Blossom Shadow Ink
My third card - no muss & no fuss. I could make mountains all day long. I love the different ways you can use the mountains to make valleys, layer ranges, create your own unique backdrop. Everything on this card is a stamp from the set. Great guy card and you could use this for anything. What a guy and inside any of the following sentiments and more (iHappy Birthday), (Congratulations), (Thank you), or to someone who loves to fish, hike, is an adventurer).
Recipe:
Hero Arts OWN What a Guy! (CL753)
Hero Arts cubes (inks) in 2 greens, the fish in Grape Juice
Mountains stamped in Memento London Fog, the eagle in Memento Rich Cocoa
Your next stop along the way is Marcy Kaminski, (En Papillote Arts) who will knock your socks off! I did peek, you see.
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So happy to be hopping with you again Arlene!! Love all of your cards and the flower on the first card is gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great range of fun styles, Arlene. Love them all, especially that great background. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs, Arlene! I LOVE the way you used the "Pattern Stripes". So artsy and creative!
ReplyDeleteB-e-a-utiful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Arlene! Love that glittery flower and the beautiful way you used the Pattern Stripes! So fun hopping with you this week!
ReplyDeleteArlene, I love your style!! Feminine and masculine, you do them both beautifully!! So fun to be hopping with you!!
ReplyDeleteArlene, these are like mini-paintings! Just wonderful creations!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that last card, Arlene, what a beautiful scene!! Yes, those Pattern Stripes are a must have!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYeah Arlene, a local stamper represented! Wonderful cards! That background stamp works with so many different cards!
ReplyDeleteLove what you've done with that background stamp. So cool! Those mountains are beautiful! Love hopping with you this week. :)
ReplyDeleteColors and graphics are inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGreat fun Arlene! I can tell you love that background! Love that red flower pop too!
ReplyDeleteLoving that background stamp, great cards!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards...love how you used the background stamp and the glitter on the first flower.
ReplyDeletevGreat background stamp! Very creative cards!
ReplyDeleteMy hopping buddy again this year! LOVE it! And your cards are just amazing! So unique and each one so different! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards...and I definitely love the background stamp!
ReplyDeleteI love backgrounds that you created with the Pattern Stripes stamp!
ReplyDeleteI like how you used that background stamp and great mountain scene.
ReplyDeleteslrdowney at hotmail dot com
Very creative cards - love them all! You make me want that background stamp!!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteNice manly card.
ReplyDeleteLove Love your Cards Arlene....just Perfect!!!
ReplyDeleteVery beautiful. I really really love the what a guy card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially loved seeing how you used the pattern stripes background! Wonderful masculine card, too! Your mountain range looks so real! Thanks for sharing these terrific ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove ur cards -- I want that bear stamp!
ReplyDeleteLike the style of the background. Like the animal scenery card.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love your complex backgrounds and all the sparkle. What a fun hop!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the striped background stamp, it sets the backdrop in a subtle but very cool way on your cards.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I loved them all, but the masculine was my favorite.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I have that striped background stamp, so fun! Love the masculine card!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and great to see a card for guys in there too!
ReplyDeleteI love the mountains you made! I live in a "flat" land so that something that´s lacking of my vieuw...
ReplyDeleteI love these cards especially the "what a guy" one. You don't see too many masculine cards and I think it's beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!
ReplyDeleteThree wonderful cards - all so different. You are so versatile.
ReplyDeleteSuper lovely cards today, Arlene!!! I really must get that A Little set now and so happy you threw in a manly card!! Great job today, so happy to hop with you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the mountain range and nature stamps! Also love the way you've used the background stamps; great cards.
ReplyDeleteThat is such an interesting bg stamp...I love the effect it gives your cards.
ReplyDeleteI hadn't really noticed that background stamp too much but I think it's great after seeing your cards! Your "mountain" card is a great guy card as well and is super.
ReplyDeleteArlene, wonderful cards and wonderful post! I love the way you've used that background stamp! Your masculine card is brilliant, love the fantastic scene you have created and the great outdoors feel it has about it! I'm delighted to be hopping along with you today:)
ReplyDeleteOh my! Have to have the OWH What a Guy stamp set! My son lives in CO & this would be perfect for him! Beautiful masculine card! Loving that pattern stripe stamp too! Thanks for the additional giveaway.
ReplyDeleteAll that glittery goodness with the striped background on your first card stole my heart. Great cards.
ReplyDeleteYou sure went background crazy...Arlene!! Your cards are full of love and sweetness! Those flower petals are gorgeous! AWESOME work all around!
ReplyDeleteGreat inspiration . . . so much talent from all you Hero Hostesses. Love these blog hops!
ReplyDeleteI just love your card selection & those backgrounds are just stunning
ReplyDeleteYour cards are very pretty. I am not sure about that bkgrnd stamp. That looks like a lot of something. I really like the second card. The pink is awesome. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, I love that background stamp! It is the bomb. Love how you embellished it and then the soft stamping with it. Great! I also love the guy card with bear and mountains.
ReplyDeleteYou're right....great backgrounds. Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteThose backgrounds are amazing!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the backgrounds and on everything! Love the new Hero Arts stamps!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, Arlene! love the glittery flower and that fantastic background you put with it!!
ReplyDeletegreat "manly" card!
ReplyDeleteLove the pattern stripes stamp.....might have to order that!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Arlene! The background on the first two looks amazing and I love the mountain scene. Thanks for sharing and the chance to win :-)
ReplyDeleteIt's so nice to see masculine card ideas. Great job!
ReplyDeleteI think I need pattern stripes. Fantastic background stamp. Love how you used it on your cards.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that background stamp and the those OWH sets too.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards with lots of great style.
ReplyDeleteI love this new background stamp. Your use is terrific
ReplyDeleteSuch awesome cards, Arlene. I especially love the colorful background using the new Pattern Stripes stamp. It's just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLoving the Hero Arts Pattern Stripes!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards Arlene! The big bold flower is beautiful and the guy card is perfect for those 'hard to make a card for' men in our lives!
ReplyDeleteYou are so right Arlene chocolate DOES make everything better! ;) Great cards!
ReplyDeleteWow, that background on your first card? I am completely blown away. That is a work of art. Very inspiring.
ReplyDeletelove what you did with the pattern stripes background stamp!
ReplyDeleteThe first card is a very different and striking card. That background stamp is going to be so much fun to work with.
ReplyDeleteCan always use ideas for guy cards and as you've shown this is a great set for that.
ReplyDeleteWow a mixed bag of styles. Can't decide which is my fave. IF I must pick, I have to say the mixed background (card #1) is on top. I have to add that stamp to my wishlist. HA Blog Hops are not friendly to my wallet but I have to have it. thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done cards
ReplyDeleteSharon c. Great cards. The pattern stripes is a great background stamp. Thanks for the tips.
ReplyDeleteLoved all your cards but my favorite has to be the shimmery flower TFS your work is very inspiring
ReplyDeleteThis is the third time I've seen the Pattern Stripes stamp in use and presto! a stamp I didn't think I would like because it seemed so busy, is instead a remarkably interesting background stamp! Love your examples.
ReplyDeleteWell I think I need the Pattern Strips stamp!! I have seen it before but it wasn't used, now that I have seen it, I love it! Great cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteHi Arlene, I do like your style, and I love that you still use that "header" for your blog :)
ReplyDeletethe flower on the first card looks like a sugar cookie! yum!!
ReplyDeletethanks
Holly
Arlene, I love the "artsy fartsy" style of your first card. The background is super, and it really shows of the glittery flower. Your mountains are also lovely. Thanks for sharing your great ideas, and for a chance to win a prize.
ReplyDeleteI'm liking the pattern stripes background stamp more and more -- especially after seeing your cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards Arlene!
ReplyDeleteYou're cards are just beautiful. Love the background stamps. I love the mountains and bear card. Thank you so much for sharing you're ideas.
ReplyDeleteOh wow Arlene, love what you created with the new stamps - stunning. Thanks for the chance to win too!
ReplyDeleteArlene, you have used that background stamp wonderfully, such a fun base for your images.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing, your cards are fabulous!!
ReplyDeletegreat background stamp and very effective use of it. Love the soft colors.
ReplyDeletelove your creative use of the background stamp! tfs!!!
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is awesome and I love the way you used it!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I love how you used that striped background!
ReplyDeleteThat patterned stripe background appeals to me on many levels and will definitely be at the top of my wish list. Love all of your cards, Arlene!!
ReplyDeleteLoving those mountains! Great inspiration with all those stamps and dies. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteArlene your glittery flower is my fave!
ReplyDeleteLittle works for art!
ReplyDeleteLove the bear card most...great masculine card!
ReplyDeleteI love the backgrounds. And the mountain scene is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Arlene! I love how you used the Pattern Stripes--must give that a try!
ReplyDeleteReally fabulous cards, Arlene! I love how you played with the new stamps...especially the background stamp...wow!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards ! The last one is fabulous !
ReplyDeleteArlene, great versatility in using the weathered wood background stamp. Your bear scene is very serene. Cheers!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs Arlene, love all your cards, such lovely inspiration and fun ideas with the background stamps!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The "glitter is glorious".
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, and that first card is just, WOW!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern stripes stamp done in the soft colors is really nice!
ReplyDeleteThe pattern stripes stamp done in the soft colors is really nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat background.
ReplyDeleteInteresting how
it looks using
different colors.
Thanks for the
giveaway.
Carla from Utah
Love how you used that interesting bg stamp! Adore your last card- I love outdoor scenes! Thanks for sharing your talent with us Arlene!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Arlene! Greetings from Belgium, Annelies
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are amazing. Love the OWH sets. I overlooked them but just have added them to my wish list. Thanks for all the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards and love your techniques on the first card. I really like the background stamp and see it used for alot of things. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
LOVE that background stamp! I really like being able to customize my card backgrounds with stamps and this one is so versatile.
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are lovely - I am so going to copy - er - lift those ideas! You did a wonderful job on your creations and I can see why your a Hero Arts Hostess -thanks for offering a lovely prize as well - enjoy your crafting week! Happy Day!
ReplyDeletewhat fun cards-i would have never have guessed that was a background stamp--pretty cool! thanks also for a chance to win! kmassman gmail
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad you used that new background stamp because I honestly couldn't figure out how to use it myself. It looks beautiful on these!
ReplyDeleteI think my favourite is the What a Guy cards those mountains look awesome.
ReplyDeleteFiona
When I first saw the "Pattern Stripes" stamp, I thought don't want, but seeing what you did with it has put tis stamp on my want list. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamps!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous red flower, Arlene! TFS!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that background stamp and what you have put on top -lovely.
ReplyDeletelove the background stamp thanks
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
enjoyed your cards, especially liked the guy card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!! I just love your background treatment on the first one...so pretty. And that masculine scene is amazing, love it!
ReplyDeleteI really like the stripes background stamp and the card you made with it.
ReplyDeleteLove how you've used the patterned stripes background stamp - especially that first card with the vibrant flower.
ReplyDeletenice job on the cards and neat stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteThese are all fabulous ... particularly that amazing glittery flower!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I especially like your backgrounds and the masculine card.
ReplyDeleteYour backgrounds are just amazing. I especially love the new stripe background. LindaG
ReplyDeleteIt's amazing how the use of that patterned stripe background can make both cards so different! All of your cards were so unique--thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your last card! It looks like a graphic print. A perfect masculine card.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Arlene!
ReplyDeletesuper fun, love that chocolate sentiment!
ReplyDeleteLove the guy scene card you made.
ReplyDeleteFantastic designs, love that glittery red flower.
ReplyDeleteI adore the background stamp. I don't think you went overboard with the backgrounds. I love seeing them all. Thank you for the inspiration and the giveaway.
ReplyDeleteI really liked your use of that very interesting background. All three cards are great. I love to see masculine cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shimmery flower and the scene with the bear is fabulous! Fantastic cards! so inspiring!
ReplyDeleteComing up with such a great masculine makes you a "hero" in my book! Love 'em all! TFS!
ReplyDeletesuzimetatyahoodotcom
Oh Arlene - what great cards today! Just love the yummy background with the Pattern Stripes and your masculine card looks amazing! What fabulous mountains!! Thanks for the inspiration - such fun hopping with you this week!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Arlene! I just got the Pattern Stripes background stamp and haven't had a chance to try it - Thank you so much for sharing and inspiring us all!
ReplyDeleteGreat Cards! I love that background stamp. thanks for the extra giveaway!
ReplyDeletethat background stamp is very versatile. thanks for sharing your creativity
ReplyDeleteBarb Housner
Love what you did with the background stamp on your first two cards - beautiful! What a great scene on your last card :) Thanks for all the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love how you used that background stamp!
ReplyDeleteyou inspiring to buy! because your card are amazing!
ReplyDeleteI think this is the first time I've seen the Pattern Stripes used on a project, I just love the texture and "artsy" feel it gives to the background of a card.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Arlene! Love how you use of that patterned stripe background, so artsy ♥
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, love them!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Arlene. I love the use of colours in the two cards using the Pattern Stripes stamp.
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun background stamp, love the way you used it!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! The background stamp is great! And Arlene, I wouldn't mind getting some chocolate! LOL
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Lovely projects! Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteLove the happy accident! :)
ReplyDeleteI agree the mountains look like a lot of fun!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The eagle one is awesome!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for all the design & technique ideas. TFS ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards that flower really pops
ReplyDeleteNow I need that new background stamp! Thanks for the inspiration with your lovely cards, Arlene!
ReplyDeleteThat new background stamp looks great!
ReplyDeleteI'm loving that stamp set for guys! Love your take on it too!
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
The card with the flower is my favourite; it reminds me of my grandmother's quilts: warm and cozy.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Arlene...love the backgrounds you created for some of them! The bold flower card is a beauty!!
ReplyDeleteArlene, what a great variety of cards for the hop! I can't get over the background of your first card...so many inks together and they look amazing! (If I did that it would look like mud!) Great cards!
ReplyDeletegreat cards! I thought that background stamp was a little busy but seeing it used on your cards, it works great!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Love that background stamp and how you used it, all your cards are fabulous! TFS
ReplyDeleteThe background stamp is really wild. I liked the colors you chose too. Very nice cards and great designs. I always enjoy seeing cards for men. They are so difficult for me to design.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
I love how you used the background stamp for so many different designs and I really like the masculine card with the bear!
ReplyDeleteI like what you did with the My Guy stamps -- what a nice masculine card.
ReplyDeleteWell, done!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards Arlene...Love that background stamp!! Thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove the collage-y effect of that background stamp - definitely on my must-have wish list! Also love the mountain scene. So nice to see masculine-themed stamps so I can make cards for the guys in my life. Thank you for sharing these wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteI love that your style is so varied on each card - I especially love the scene on the last card!
ReplyDeleteLove the background of the flower card
ReplyDeleteI love the background on those first two cards. Love this blog hop!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are beautiful I especially love the first one that gorgeous red flower TFS
ReplyDeleteGreat use of background stamps. Love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great scene on you last card!
ReplyDeletefun techniques of your background stamp on the first two cards - sweet.
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely use of the background cards. Keep up the great work.
ReplyDeleteSuch wonderful cards. Love the colors you used on your masculine card.
ReplyDeleteArlene your cards a amazing, so inspirational love them!
ReplyDeleteI loved the bgs you have created for cards ! Last one beign my favorite loved the calm scene you have stamped on it !
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards Arlene. Love the first one with all that glittery goodness. great use of the background.
ReplyDeleteI never would have given that line background stamp a second look...but wow is all I can say since seeing your beautiful cards and samples. Thanx.
ReplyDeleteLove both of your cards! Your flower looks so cool, I love the glitter. And the pattern stripes stamp is my favorite of the release, I love the backgrounds you created with it. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
Brilliant cards with fantastic colouring. Very inspirational!!
ReplyDeleteThat background stamp is superb! I need to get that now!!
ReplyDeleteWoW!! LOVING your cards!! Such NEAT designs and Colors!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)
ReplyDeleteThe patterned stripes stamp is the perfect gift for my "grung" friend. Love what you've done with it!
ReplyDeleteYour cards say how much you enjoy stamping! Beautiful cards, Arlene!
ReplyDeleteLove what you did with the background stamp!
ReplyDeleteWow you really got the most out of this background stamp. And your mountain card looks fabulous.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the background of your first card! All your cards are very pretty!
ReplyDeleteThat Texture stamp really sets off the chocolate card! Nice work.
ReplyDeleteGreat ideas. A very lovely scene card!
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