Critter Chaos Christmas + Giveaway

It's critter chaos Christmas! It's also kit release day so I'm going to show you two of my faves. 

First - this adorable fox tag! This little guy is the perfect size for the tag stamps in the kit so I put him on a circle die cut that I ink blended with Key Lime. I blended the back side as well. I colored the fox with OLO markers and added some twine!

I actually did partial die cutting on it so the back of the tag is one piece but I forgot to take a picture.

I LOVE this next card! I feel so proud of myself hahah. 

I created a "room" by using my classic floor/corner technique, and then I took a really sticky piece of tape on top of it to lift the top layer of the cardstock, so I could peel it down like it was wallpaper for my chaotic kitty!

Isn't that a hoot?

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Hero Arts Creative Team:

Channin Pelletier

Charlene Madrid

Ilina Crouse

Jeannie Lieu

Jennifer Kotas

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Karen Brown

Lydia Fiedler

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Natasha Polite

Natasha Vacca

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Rachel Kleinman

Rosie Lopez

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Special Guests:
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Kelly Taylor

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VIDEO: Realistic Brick & Wood Textures + Giveaway

Hello friends! I don't know if you're aware of this, but cats don't know anything about time changes, so I'm yawning while typing this. I think it's harder for those of us that already get up insanely early - I'm just conditioned to wake up between 4 & 5, so backing that up an hour by a confused cat or two is rough. 

You know how much I love mixed media embossing, so today I have part 1 of 2 of a texture video where I'll show you the pieces below with a 3D brick and 3D wood embossing folder. 

I am THRILLED that there's a Feliz Navidad die! Great news for us Texans - it's one of many holiday sentiments in the die set. 

I took part of the red brick piece above and some glitter paper and made a little chimney. The paper in the background really looks like brocade, with shiny, embroidered stars. 

The turquoise piece was so fun and so pretty - wait till you see how I made it!! I didn't want to cover too much up so I used glitter paper and this Merry & Bright die.

The last piece today before part 1 of the video has this freaking adorable vintage reindeer die. So adorable and very simple to assemble. The sentiment is from this set.

Here's the video - and be sure and click "More" on the description under the video to enter the giveaway!

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Realistic Brick & Wood Textures - Video Sneak Peek!

Hey peeps! 

I'm coming to you with a video sneak peek tonight of a quick and easy mixed media technique that will help you create realistic wood and brick textures with these two beautiful 3D embossing folders - wood grain and small, distressed brick. This is a sneak peek, so you can see it all at 8 PM Central today 10/28 here! 

The video I will break into two parts, but the techniques are similar for all!

I wanted to show you the full sheets before cutting one down into this adorable chimney. Sorry you can't see it but the snow and layers on the sentiment are glitter paper. 

Look closely at the background paper - it looks like embroidered stars! So pretty. 

The bricks actually have a rough texture like brick! So fun!

You will be able to see the video a week from today and there will be prizes! 

Loveyameanitbye.

CURRENT COUPON CODES

10% off stamps, stencils and dies at TRHD here with UNDERSTANDBLUE

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Arkon Mounts -  - 20% off sitewide with code UNDERSTANDBLUE