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For me, there's one I can't resist, because it's the exact style that was in fashion when I bought my very first Hero Arts stamp - which was my first stamp - in my teens, and that's the linocut or woodcut style of image. I remember in particular the celestial linocut style imagery - the suns and moons - to me it brings on big fits of nostalgia for the excitement of learning to stamp. And because it's a timeless style, it has staying power.
This month's Hero kit has that style, and an exciting development - masking dies! The dies cut right up to the edge of the images so that they can be masked and used with the backgrounds in the set.
I have a video for you below on these cards - it's a simple inking technique that lets you distinguish between background and foreground images that are actually stamped with the same ink pad - on the left, Indigo and on the right - Red Royal.
Here's what the full kit looks like - so cute. The ombre ink pad is perfect for those backgrounds.
I took that sweet round background and turned it into an ornament with that little poinsettia image. First I stamped it in Rose Madder, and then did the rock 'n roll technique around the edges with Crimson ink. I added little dots of glue in the center and some gold glitter. Oh how black and white make me happy!
Here's the card for the sneak peek you got on Friday! Owl be darned if this isn't just the cutest!
It's a one layer card because of the amazing masking dies in the kit. I stamped him first in black, used the masking dies and masking paper to cover him up, then stamped the branch. I used the masking die for that to mask it too - see how the berries are white still? Then I stamped the round background on top of all of that and added a sentiment and these enamel dots.
So are you ready for the video? Enjoy! Click here if you don't see the player below.
So here are the add-ons this month - so fun. You can get them all in a bundle at a discount here. Check out those layering trees.
Here are all the new products today.
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Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
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ReplyDeleteLove this kit!
ReplyDeleteThat snowman card was so cute ! Wasn’t expecting him to pop as much as he did when you removed the backing paper. Glad his little arm made it. Thanks for sharing 😊
ReplyDeleteTake two. I’m feeling to watch your video but wanted to say I really like this style. My favorite is the owl and the snowman. Heck, I love them all!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun idea for quick cards!
ReplyDeleteI love this kit and all of your cards, especially the two in the video! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove the tone on tone technique but like the added color on the 'ornament' card best. Thanks for all the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteI watched the video now and have to say that we share a sense of humor (and a sense of impending doom at the thought of ripping off the poor little snowman's arm!!) -- I love the technique you shared. Thank you!! I will try that! That's a great way to get layers of the same hue.
ReplyDeleteLori S in PA
That new kit is really fun. It is on my list.
ReplyDeleteLike the wonderful creations with the backgrounds. Nice look on circle backgrounds as well. Ordered kit.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Love the dramatic beauty of your CAS cards.
ReplyDeleteOh this is SO much fun! I'm going to have to try it. I've done it before, but it always ends up with the halo around the image. So it's good to know these are made NOT to do that.
ReplyDeleteI just love your monochromatic cards! This kit is so much fun!
ReplyDeleteYou made this look SO easy! Thanks for the lesson.
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL CARDS! you really did an amazing job using the new kit from Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the one where you turned the background stamp into an ornament!
ReplyDeleteFabulous projects you created with this kit. I like the colors.
ReplyDeletewould never have thought of making it an ornament!!!great idea beautiful cards!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat designs! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteOwls are my favorite animal so of course I love the last card! The yellow and black color combo really makes it pop!
ReplyDeleteLove the red & black Hero card. Colors one wouldn't think about for a Christmas card
ReplyDeleteIt looks great!
These are LOVELY! I love the CAS and the backgrounds!
ReplyDeletegreat cards...interesting to see you using the mask on the snowman...
ReplyDeleteOh Lydia, wonderful... I too remember the background Stamos of yesteryear, in fact we used to use a potato and gouge a pattern, which was always pretty, but sad that it wasnt one we could keep. Love the masking dies.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to have masking dies. Well done, Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteOh I absolutely adore how you created an ornament with the images with the poinsettia, love it!
ReplyDeleteI love the black, white and red!
ReplyDeleteI really like the card with the owl, it is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteGreat kit and beautiful cards you made with it! I also love the woodcut style. The add-ons this month are also great.
ReplyDeleteLydia I love the CAS style also & your cards exemplify it. Thanks for the wonderful video showing how you accomplished the great look by using the HA white pigment ink on top of the blue in the background. I I also really like the wood cut style of this kit & this is the first time I'd like the kit as well as every single add-on offered. Not that I can possibly afford it, but the desire is still there. lol
ReplyDeleteWow!! The Black and Red card are so elegant! Thank you for creating something in limited colors like that. I think they really stand out! The YouTube video was especially helpful!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful and the new masking dies are brilliant!
ReplyDeleteLove that etched winter design. Can see
ReplyDeletethe winds blowing cold air and snow.
thanks for sharing
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Really love this kit, and love your creative card with the ornament!
ReplyDeleteI love the wood cut look of these stamps!
ReplyDeleteHi, thanks for thinking outside the box. I love the use of the background stamp as an ornament.
ReplyDeleteVery cheerful!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!! I really love your black & white ornament with pop or red!!
ReplyDeleteMasking dies are amazing. Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteOooh, I love this woodcut look! Look at that little snowman!
ReplyDeleteLove the black and red card!
ReplyDeleteSuperb idea! I will definitely have to try that! And that indigo color is AMAZING!!
ReplyDeleteI just love the bird! Great cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards. Can't wait to get my kit and start making cards like yours!
ReplyDeleteLOVE that Black and white card with the splash of red poinsettia! Great look!
ReplyDeleteLoved your cards! Ordered my very first kit I’m super excited to try it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the way you made the circle background into an ornament and popped the poinsettia on top!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! The masking dies make creating so easy- thank you for the tutorial! Love the yellow with the owl!
ReplyDeleteLydia, thanks for the fun and pretty cards, and the great video tutorial. Love your cards and the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSuch an exciting release, I am so ready for this!! I am also IN LOVE with your ornament card and the one with the owl. Oh how they make me want to do my own!!! Thanks for sharing <3
ReplyDeleteI love your set of cards, Lydia! It's great to see what a difference the change of colour makes to the look of a stamp! Thanks so much for the inspiration! Take care! :)
ReplyDeleteThese are so great! I love that ornament. Thanks so much for the tip on separating the background and foreground. Can't wait to get my kit and try it!
ReplyDeleteI like that first card. Nice idea for the set.
ReplyDeleteI just love this kit too with the carved wood look! I like all the different things you did on your cards and love that little owl.
ReplyDeleteAwesome creations & kit! I absolutely love this owl!
ReplyDeleteHi Lydia :) Your tone on tones are terrific and your other two cards are wonderful as well!!! TFS :)
ReplyDeleteWow - looks great! At first, I was thinking 'why not just choose a different blue ink?', but I can see why now. It ties in really nicely and lloks very classy :)
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