Category Archives: Hero Arts

simply saturday…simply stained

Posted on May 5, 2012 | 7 comments

Sometimes all you need is a simply beautiful stamp. Isn’t this lace circle absolutely stunning?

I’ve used the simplest of techniques with it. Some dabs of Distress Stains on it and then stamp adds a beautiful watercolor look and subtle blending of colors.

Quick Tip: Have your heat gun ready when stamping with Distress Stains. Drying the stain quickly after stamping will cut down on the bleeding of the stain. I do like a little bleeding though. It makes it look hand watercolored.

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Notes: the bird embellishment is Chic Resin Small Sparrows by Prima Marketing

Have a simply beautiful weekend!

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Posted in Card Designs, Hero Arts

for mom

Posted on April 27, 2012 | 3 comments

Mother’s Day is just a couple short weeks away. My Mother-in-Law is very special and I wanted to create a unique card for her. I think she’ll like the fact that I designed the paper as well as the card.

Today in the CLASSroom I’m sharing how I created this card design. It features an Index Journaling card used to create a belly band for the design. I hope you’ll join me here for the photos, instructions and step outs.

Have a fabulous weekend!

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Posted in Card Designs, Ellen Hutson LLC projects, Hero Arts, Lily Bee

soft and pretty

Posted on April 19, 2012 | 6 comments

It’s a beautiful day here. I have laundry hung in the sunshine and lemon loaf in the oven. Sure feels like a wonderful spring day to me.

Inspired by all the sunshine, yellow seems like the theme for today. I thought I’d share this soft and pretty lemony color combo card. It’s another sympathy card that’s still here on my desk. I must confess that I’m so bad at mailing things. It’s definitely on my to do list for today.

This card was designed as a sympathy card but you could use it for many different occasions. I love the little Maya Road Banner Chipboards and they are a perfect place for adding in a sentiment. If you use clear stamps, it’s really easy to bend your sentiment as you place it on the acrylic block so that it will stamp perfectly on the banner.

I’ve also discovered that I have a recent Stickles addiction. I like glitter but hate the mess. Stickles makes it so easy to add a little shine just where you want it. That way I don’t have to go through the day with glitter on my hands, clothes and face. I hate that. Bye-bye glitter girl!

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Enjoy your day!

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Posted in Hero Arts, Maya Road

the canvas atc

Posted on April 13, 2012 | 1 comment

You know how I think that canvas always makes the perfect canvas? How about some ATC sized art for a card?

Today I’m in the CLASSroom sharing a tutorial and step outs. Why not join me?

Happy Friday!

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Posted in Card Designs, Ellen Hutson LLC projects, Hero Arts

for your loss

Posted on April 12, 2012 | 9 comments

I must admit that sympathy cards are not my favorites to make. Loss is such a heartbreaking thing. I hope this card will bring comfort to a dear lady who has lost her husband of many years.

I thought a soft vintage look might be appropriate for today’s design. I’ve used some pretty vintage style text papers from Prima and then added some inking and stitching.

I wanted to highlight the sentiment and also try something a little different with it. The sentiment is stamped onto the back of a Maya Road mini ruler. Once again, Jet Black Archival ink to the rescue for very little bleeding on difficult surfaces.

Quick Tip: Think of using embellishments in new ways. It’s OK to think outside the box to get more use from your supplies.

Supplies:

InLinkz.com

Seize the day!

essay custom

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Posted in Glue Dots, Hero Arts, Maya Road

merci beaucoup…

Posted on March 2, 2012 | 9 comments

…thanks so much for stopping by today. I love being able to share what I’ve been up to lately. Since the new Ranger Distress Marker order arrived in my mailbox the other day, I’ve been having lots of fun stamping and getting inky.