For my first hop card (there's two!) I just had to break out the new Hero Arts Tweed Pattern (S5654); I just love Hero Arts background stamps and this guy is no exception! I've finally finished my Christmas cards (yey) and so I wanted to really hit some fun, bright colours with this background. I got out a bunch of Distress Inks and patted them onto my craft sheet before squirting with a solution of perfect pearls then I squooshed my stamp into the sparkly ink and stamped onto white card.
I seriously love how this came out! Bright, fun and if I show you a angled picture you can see where the perfect pearls really shines.
The sentiment is from a really cute set; Hero Arts Fantastic Birthday (CL677). I coloured the stamp with Distress Markers and stamped onto a die cut panel which I popped up with foam adhesive. A little bit of twine and a few die cut hearts and stars to finish :)
For my next card I wanted to use the Hero Arts Fantastic Birthday (CL677) set again. Along with the sentiment I used above and a couple more to boot there are also a bunch of the cutest images. I pulled out this little cake for a sweet birthday card :)
I stamped the cake with Memento ink and coloured with Copics before adding glossy accents to the topping, waiting for that to dry (patience test) and then added some Stickles sparkle to the sprinkles. Here's a closer look - I hope you can see the sparkle and shine.
Aren't those different fonts just so great together!
Now here's the fun part for you - leave a comment here (and for more chances to win on the other blog hop participants too) and Hero Arts will be giving away several prize packs, with winners randomly chosen from ALL of the blog hop comments received by midnight PST on Monday, December 17. Remember, if you find a link that doesn't work, you can always hop back to the Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop.
Now it's time to hop on over to the amazing Stephanie Howell! Have fun :)
Supplies card 1: Stamps - Hero Arts tweed pattern S5654, fantastic birthday CL677; Inks - Distress Inks broken china, peacock feathers, wild honey, mustard seed; Distress Markers - peeled paint, broken china; Perfect pearls; Dies - Lil' Inker Designs stitched mats, Simon Says Stamp holiday shapes; Card - Stampin' Up lucky limeade, taken with teal, silver glitter card; Twine - Hemptique aquamarine
Supplies card 2: Stamps - Hero Arts fantastic birthday CL677; Inks - Memento tuxedo black, Hobbycraft turquoise; Card - Copic X-press it blending card; Paper - Echo Park everyday eclectic; Copic markers; Ranger glossy accents; Ranger Stickles star dust; Stampin' Up rhinestones
Supplies card 1: Stamps - Hero Arts tweed pattern S5654, fantastic birthday CL677; Inks - Distress Inks broken china, peacock feathers, wild honey, mustard seed; Distress Markers - peeled paint, broken china; Perfect pearls; Dies - Lil' Inker Designs stitched mats, Simon Says Stamp holiday shapes; Card - Stampin' Up lucky limeade, taken with teal, silver glitter card; Twine - Hemptique aquamarine
Supplies card 2: Stamps - Hero Arts fantastic birthday CL677; Inks - Memento tuxedo black, Hobbycraft turquoise; Card - Copic X-press it blending card; Paper - Echo Park everyday eclectic; Copic markers; Ranger glossy accents; Ranger Stickles star dust; Stampin' Up rhinestones
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I love them all. They pack a punch in that Debby way that I love so much!
ReplyDeleteI love how you did the background!!! That's a technique I've never tried but one I will be trying out real soon! Thanks for sharing your cards!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are delightful and gorgeous!! Love the BG of the first card especially! Your rock this hop, Debby!
ReplyDeleteWOW just ADORE these Creations!!! Can't wait to get New Hero Arts Rubber......
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards, debby :)
ReplyDeleteLove that tweed background, and how you coloured it, fabulous.
ReplyDeletelove the cards!!! thanks for sharing :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you made the tweed BG!
ReplyDeleteI love the tweed card! Well done!
ReplyDeleteSuch cuteness, Debby!!! I love the Fantastic Birthday set and you rocked it!
ReplyDelete(PS folks are coming here from my blog, http://sandyallnock.com...we had a switchup!)
Love the technique on the tweed card. Gotta try out my distress inks/markers.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I do love that tweed background!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! Both are amazing!
ReplyDeleteWhat amazing cards you created. But that tweed one has me reeling...so delightfully done!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I keep putting off getting a craft matt and more distress inks...
ReplyDeleteOh I really like theses...the birthday one is so sweet looking!
ReplyDeleteFun cards! The second card is my favorite, the colors are so gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards - love the colorful tweed bg on the first and the simple, clean look of the second!
ReplyDeleteBoth are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteyour tweed version tweaked its look completely! Fun colors & design!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards..
ReplyDeleteLove the new stamps from HA..
Love the water color look of your first card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The first one looks like painted and thes second one is so cute with that little cupcake :)
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, they're terrific, and loving the new HA stamps.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the background effect on the first one :)
ReplyDeleteThat tweed background is fantastic! And I love the soft watercolor effect you got Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLooooove them!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat colour combos!
Adorable cards! Great background creation!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful background!!! Sounds like you had fun playing with your inks, lol!
ReplyDeleteYour watery background is stunning, I now need that stamp!!!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love your tweed background with the watercolor look. I love the fresh clean look of your birthday card!!
ReplyDeleteWOZERS Debbie!!! LOVE that tweed background!!
ReplyDeletelove them both
ReplyDeleteI can't tell you how much I love blues & greens together, so is it any wonder that I would love the first card?
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing. I love what you did with the tweed stamp! I have to say, that stamp is quickly becoming my favorite!
ReplyDeleteBoth are gorgeous I love the background on the first one the colours are beautiful. Caroline xxx
ReplyDeleteI love your first card and your coloring.
ReplyDeleteThese are so very perfect!!! Thank you for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful, Debby! I love that you pushed outside your usual style for the first card. The watercolor look is stunning.
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolor effect! Your cards are fabulous!
ReplyDeleteLove the technique, love the colors. Thanks
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Love the b-day cupcake one.
ReplyDeleteLove the effect on the first card.
ReplyDeleteLove your use of color on the first card! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteLove the first card with it's artsy look and the second one is just too sweet!!
ReplyDeletewow, the first card is so cool, love the watercolor effect!
ReplyDeleteThe seconds card is so sweet!
Marie-Anne
Love your creativity! So neat!
ReplyDeleteLove the colours on your tweed background!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous cards, Debby.
ReplyDeleteThat first card is "fantastic in every way!" :D Just LOVE it so much! The second card is so sweet. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous!!! I love how colored the background and the the colors bleed into each other. What a neat idea!
ReplyDeleteAwesome giveaways!! Great cards! God bless!
ReplyDeleteI thought I liked that background stamp and now that I have seen your amazing examples I KNOW I do!!!
ReplyDeleteoh luv me some sparkly hearts! that stamp...those stamps...must haves...these are GREAT cards...luving the new sentiments ALOT!!! eek..im broke! ty for a chance and for sharing ..your work is quite lovely!
ReplyDeleteWhat cute cards! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow! Gorgeous, gorgeous cards! I LOVE the colors and technique used for the first one and the second card is just so sweet and pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the birthday card -- so pretty!
ReplyDeletetwo very different cards, and both stunning. The tweed background is perfect for the distress watercolor technique and the cupcake is such a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteI just LOVE that Tweed background and the gorgeous watercolour look you gave it! The second card is equally stunning in its simplicity. Gorgeous work!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous. I love the awsome watercolor effect on the first one and sweet CAS card with the cupcake.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards...love the cupcake!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, I am in love with that first one, love that technique!
ReplyDeleteTwo fantastic cards using the newest Hero Arts stamps! Patience paid off big time Debby--with all the work you did for the distressed ink offering and with the details on you pastel pastry!
ReplyDeleteLoved the watercolor effect on the card, Thanks!!!
ReplyDeleteWow i just love the watercolor background!!
ReplyDeleteThe colors are great on your card! LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are very pretty! Love all the layers on the second one and the water color is so pretty on the first!
ReplyDeletewow amazing love the colours with that tweed stamp
ReplyDeleteFabulous watercolors and the cupcake is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteThey are both just fantastic! I literally gasped with glee when I saw the first one! :)
ReplyDeleteNikki
Two wonderful cards. The watercolors and cupcake are perfect in every way.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so happy and pretty!!! Just made me smile - thank you!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! Lovely stamps.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! The watercolour effect is gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteCards just look so bright and cheerful. Lovely colour combinations. I have to try the watercolor technique :)
ReplyDeleteDebby,
ReplyDeleteLove the tweed pattern card, the watercolor technique looks fantastic!
Happy Holidays!
Lizzette
Beautiful colors, love the cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Debby! I love the look of the "squooshed" technique.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love all the fun colors on the first one.
ReplyDeleteLove the subtle watercolour effect!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are too cute!
ReplyDeleteCool cards!
ReplyDeleteLike the water colour technique
ReplyDeleteI just love that watercolor effect!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Happy Holidays.
That cupcake looks good enough to eat!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing
Awesome watercolor technique on your background. Fun cards as always.
ReplyDeleteWow, that watercolor card is fantastic! The cupcake is really cute too.
ReplyDeleteLove them both!
ReplyDeletelove these ... you have a new follower!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
The watercolour card looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the background stamp!!!
ReplyDeleteWow, the tweed pattern looks absolutely amazing!
ReplyDeleteSimply beautiful cards Debbie. Love the watercoloring on that tweed pattern. Just gorgeous and looking forward to inking that too. Have a Merry Christmas and thanks for sharing with us.
ReplyDeleteBoth of these cards are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteGreat colors and stamps.
Carla from Utah
I can so seeing me using that stamp!!! I think its my favorite!
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the tweed pattern stamp!! Cute, cute cards:)
ReplyDeleteTwo terrifc cards! Ilike the colors on both and you've convinced me that this sentiment set should be atnthe top of my wish list. :)
ReplyDeleteLove the pearly effect on the tweed card. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I love the tweed stamp and the watercolor that you did with it.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards...the distressed inks look amazing.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards. I love the colorful tweed background!!
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the tweed background and distress inks - what fun!
ReplyDeletehave to try to replicate that first card. It's so much fun!
ReplyDeleteWhat can I say that hasn't been said! LOVE the tweed background!
ReplyDeleteLOOK AT YOU GIRL! Dang - you are the popular one lately :) Good for You~ Love the water effect look!
ReplyDeleteSo lovely! I love the fun background in the first one (great colors together...) and the way you used the soft colors with the cupcake and the great candle!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are gorgeous. I love the look of that tweed background stamp on the first one. The second one is very sweet.
ReplyDeleteI really like your paper choices on the birthday cupcake card! nice soft colors
ReplyDeletethanks
Holly
Love the colors and textures!
ReplyDeleteThat tweed background is awesome!
ReplyDeleteI'm blown away by the distress-inked tweed card. Ya know I gotta have that stamp now!
ReplyDeleteThe second card is so sweet :)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Especially love the tweed card and the use of distress ink. Thanks for the idea.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created the tweed background - very groovy!
ReplyDeleteYour a squooshing and patting queen!! How awesome is that first card? Ummmmm, very!! I would have to be greedy though and make them for myself because that is just to nice to give away. haha Great job. TFS and I can't wait to try that myself.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards!
ReplyDeleteYour herringbone stamped technique is a winner! I've always loved watercolor and need to find my brown sheet--I got it a long time ago for working with heat embossing or was it fimo. Hope I find it. Beautiful. I'm inspired!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on being in the hop! You completely deserve it as your style is ALWAYS inspiring :)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are both fabulous! I love the different looks of each of them!
I seriously love how your tweed stamped background came out also. I have to try that, hopefully with the tweed stamp.
ReplyDeleteOh I like these stamp used with distress inks! I am so inspired!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for sharing your techniques here. ;-)
ReplyDeletelovely showcasing of the stamps.
ReplyDeleteava g
Love your cards, Debby - especially the one with distressed inks - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteLove how you did that background stamp! I can see that stamp becoming one of my favorite.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Each with it's own beauty and depth. Great work!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteSueinMtVernon
Fun images, nice layering and great use of color. Good ideas all the way around! Thanks
ReplyDeleteI love the watercolor herringbone. It truly is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love the water color affect on the first one. And the cheerful colors on the second card.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are just beautiful! Thanks so much for a chance to win!!!
ReplyDeleteGreat job on the cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWell done!
ReplyDeleteThe new stamps are fabulous and I love what you created with them. Thanks for the ideas!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Great cards! I love the background on the first one.
ReplyDeletegreat job!!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards both, but that watercolor look is delish; thanx for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletewonderful looking cards! Love both of these....and the watercolor technique looks so fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSusan
What a super cool technique on your first card! Love the colors and the sentiment too!
ReplyDeleteAnd your second card is also adorable! The added bling certainly makes the card pop! Beautiful! :)
I love the look of the watercolor card - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are lovely and I especially liked the watercoloring on the background stamp...great look Thank YOU
ReplyDeleteAwesome work! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThe colors on the first card are beautiful. I love that stamp, and the watercolory impressionistic way you used it. Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDeleteWow - love how you used that tweed stamp!
ReplyDeleteAwesome stuff - can't wait to use them!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great. The watercolor look always looks amazing.
ReplyDeleteindyqltr@hotmail.com
Debby, judging from the work I see here, you absolutely belong on this blog hop. Thanks for sharing your wonderful work.
ReplyDeleteFantastic and beautiful!!! thanks for sharing this gorgeous card.
ReplyDeleteFabulous! that tweed background stamp is a must.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards,especially love the watercolor look in the first one!
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so cute. Love the watercolor effect.
ReplyDeleteDebby that watercoloured shiny background looks awesome :0)
ReplyDeleteOh wow! I love both your cards. I think the tweed stamp is fabulous using this watercolor look technique. Both your cards are a wonderful way to showcase these new Hero Arts stamps.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! That tweed stamp has won my heart.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI am really enjoying this Hero Arts Blog hop! There are so many wonderful inspiring creations with the stamps. I am drooling over some of them...I am thinking I need to get some of the background stamps, especially the tweed and hexagonal ones!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Debby!
ReplyDeleteAmazing, love the colours :)
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the background stamp.
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are great, but I really like the cupcake one.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and how you embellished your cards.
ReplyDeleteThat watercolor is just stunning.
ReplyDeleteAlways good to see birthday card ideas.
ReplyDeleteHow cute! Love the colors and shimmer.
ReplyDeleteWOW your cards are gorgeous! I really love what you did with the distress inks and the tweed background stamp!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThese are SO pretty! Great work with great new stamps.
ReplyDeleteLove the distress inked card--fabulous! Love both cards.
ReplyDeleteI really like the cup cake card, so cute, love that stamp:)
ReplyDeleteI love how you colored the background and then sprites it with water,love that effect, stunning cards.
ReplyDeleteboth cards are Gorgeous!! Love them!!
ReplyDeleteGreat technique on that first card-gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteOh, what can I say! Such a gorgeous card. Love the pearl-y watercolor look of that fantastic tweed background stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love seeing everyone's cards.
ReplyDeletevery cool, the bg is really neat like how you did that!
ReplyDeleteI love the first card especially, so much. Distressed and shiny and all that I love in a card. Great job.
ReplyDeletenice job--gotta try this!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!
ReplyDeletegreat cards!
ReplyDeleteNice cards and colors.
ReplyDeleteLooks like that birthday set is going to be mandatory!! Love your cards!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love your treatment of the stamp with the ink. Makes it look really watercolored and "artsy".
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!!
Another great technique used with the the tweed stamp. Also love the cute cupcake card.
ReplyDeleteWow so many different uses for that tweed stamp!
ReplyDeleteOh, my goodness, Debby, that first card turned out so beautifully! LOVE the colors! And what a "sweet" b-day card - adorable, little cupcake and wonderful design! :)
ReplyDeleteOh, oh, oh I LOVE the first card!!!! Love your background technique and that stamp is now on the "must have" list. To bad it's got some much company there! Screaming wallet, oh well maybe Santa will bring money.
ReplyDeleteR/
Great cards! Loved the techniques you used!
ReplyDeleteA great look with the tweed stamp - shows that it can look softer with the technique you used. Great blend of colours. Thank you.
ReplyDeletei have just started dabbling in waters and inks. Your cards are inspiring me to dribble and dabble some more! Thank you
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I love Distress markers and inks... The tweed pattern looks so kewl done wit them. Love it!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, love the watercolor effect...
ReplyDeleteLoving the softness of that last card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteLoving the watercolor effect.
ReplyDeleteI seriously love how your tweed card turned out too! Brilliant.
ReplyDeletelove both cards. watercolor effect is really cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the shine and bling on the cupcake! Great cards showcasing fabulous stamps! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Debbie! I love the amazing effect you created on the background of the first card and the second card is so cute and pretty! Wonderful use of the fab new Hero Arts stamps!
ReplyDeleteCute!! Love the cupcake!!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the water color effect!!!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards, Debby! Especially love all the layers and the yummy cupcake on the second card.
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