Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hero Arts 2012 Catalog Blog Hop


Welcome to the second day of the Hero Arts 2012 Catalog Blog Hop featuring the Hero Hostesses!  The blog lasts all week, so be sure to check out the inspiration every day.  If you arrived here from Tiffany's blog, It's the Stuff I Love, then you are in the right place!  If not, be sure to visit her blog first and then come back!

I am so happy to be a part of the Hero Arts new release blog hop with my Hero Hostess alumnae!  I had so much fun playing with the new stamps in the Hero Arts 2012 catalog that I had to share four cards I made.

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This cling stamp is perfect for making quick cards for so many occasions!  I experimented with various inks and colors and every combination was lovely!  The reverse of this stamp looks like a photo engraving and provides the detail.  Yes, this entire image is just one stamp!


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This is a 5" x 7" card which gave me more room to showcase these wonderful masculine images!  The Flying Airship image was masked when I stamped the Watch Gears image, resulting in this collage.  The balloon and basket are paper-pieced.  Added a touch of Copic marker to the watch images and some spirally wire to the tag.  
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For some reason, I think of the movie "Back to the Future" when I see this card!  Love that Vintage Car!  I stamped the Watch Gear image twice on this 5x7 card and added the car that was stamped, embossed and cut out from separate black cardstock.  I'm ready for another masculine birthday!
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Finally, back to the feminine side!  In order to place the sentiment as it is, I had to cut the clear stamp apart!  Hard to do with a brand new stamp set!  The embossed background is a Cuttlebug folder which I think adds the right amount of texture.  This will be a great set to use for thank you's and "thinking of you" cards.

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!

If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the
Hero Club Blog.  Also, please report broken links to Tami.

That's it from me!  Your next stop on the hop is Nancy's Happy Heart Studio, featuring Nacy Krueger, where you will be inspired by her talent and happy spirit!


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Pam said...

Such wonderful creations!

Dixie Cochran said...

Beautiful cards! It's so nice to see terrific masculine cards too!

Darcy said...

Love the card with the vintage car!

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Just love all your cards, Judy! Especially enjoyed how you paired the watch gears with other stamps. Thanks for the inspiration and no need to include me for prizes :)

Mary said...

Thanks for the great card ideas for guys. I never have trouble thinking of girly cards but it's harder to come up with good masculine cards.

Lisa I said...

The cards are great, thanks for showing your work! I don't know if I could cut brand new stamps! It turned out beautiful!

Dani L. said...

Wonderful cards! Especially the masculine ones - thanks for the inspiration!!

snowbear said...

Loved the hot air balloon treatment!!

Karenladd said...

Love all your cards, but the masculine one with the hot air balloon is AWESOME! I love vintage looks, and getting ideas for masculine cards!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

I was so pleased to see you usd the Hello Flower cling stamp. I think it's lovely, but wasn't sure how it would stamp...now I must have it! :)

Eve said...

ohhhh...they are stunning! My most fav. is, though the 3rd one, with stunning color combination! :-)

GrammySue's Creations said...

Hi Judy, gorgeous, gorgeous cards--I love them all.

pcm said...

what a great assortment of cards and styles!

Machelle Nelson said...

Very cool cards!

Judy Averill said...

Great cards-especially enjoyed the masculine ones...guys are always harder to make for--great ideas!

Lindsey said...

Terrific cards! I especially like the first, monochromatic one.

funkycrafter said...

like all 4 of them. great designs.

Unknown said...

I love how you were able to make use of the watch gears stamp in black and white, so cute! My favorite is the white on black with the little car - masculine and charming.

DNAMIchaud said...

Love the watch gears, will be putting that one on my wishlist! Great cards, thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Love your first card, so soft and pretty.

Kathy Eddy said...

Great cards Judy. I am from Wisconsin also.

RedGem said...

WOW, what a great collection of styles and images offered by Hero Arts! That tag is definitely my fav! I love the way you used the balloon image...tks for sharing.

Melinda A said...

I love how you wrapped the sentiment in the circle. Really terrific.

Pam W Merwin said...

These are all beautiful - my favorite is the last one :) Thanks for sharing so much inspiration!

Sue D said...

Fabulous cards!!

Judy1223 said...

Judy, you have made several awesome cards here! Super masculine cards, and I especially love the last CAS card...super!

Shelley said...

These are wonderful!

Moosisk said...

What a fabulous bunch of cards! I am loving this hop. You all are SO talented. Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Lynn said...

Always needing ideas for masculine cards and these are fantastic. Thanks for the inspiration.

Kathy Rosecrans said...

So nice to see your lovely cards, Judy! I especially like the balloon and watch gears card!!

Carol said...

What a diverse set of charming cards, love them!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Daria Z. said...

Judy, such wonderful masculine AND feminine cards. Love the first card with it's neutral look...and that "back to the future" card is perfect!!

ivy said...

what a great collection of cards judy! loving the vintage feel!

Melissa Bi. said...

Lovely cards Judy! Looks like you really had a fun playing with the new stamps.

Shannon said...

So cool to see some masculine cards. Great job.

Luanne said...

wonderful cards! love the paper piece you did on the hot air balloon. Love those pearls on the flower.

Michelle said...

wonderful cards, Judy!! great mix of feminine and masculine cards!

jintyoo7 said...

Fabulous, Judy. Love the different designs. Great sewing too!

Laura said...

Judy, your cards are super! I love the variety you have displayed! Especially liked your "back to the future" car card! Way cool!

creative-leeyours said...

Such a variety of beautiful cards! Nicely done! Always hoping for masculine card ideas and yours is wondrerful!

Cheryl said...

Amazing cards, love all of them!

Cheryl said...

Amazing cards, love all of them!

Anonymous said...

That first card (and stamp) are really striking -- I can see making cards in all different colors.

Ms. ArtsyLin said...

Beautiful. Looks like lots of fun stamping!

Carol said...

Lovin those gears for guy cards. Perfect touch to all those cards.

Cathy said...

Love the stitching! TFS! Cathy M.

Amrita said...

Great cards! Love the unique layout on your tag card!

Lori B said...

Great cards! Love the guys cards. I had been debating about those "gear" stamps and after seeing your use of them, I think they will be coming to my house too. Thanks for some great inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Wow Judy! Your cards are beautiful!

Karen said...

What a great variety of looks and styles- a veritable cornucopia of creativity! Fabulous!

~amy~ said...

such gorgeous cards!

Sally said...

Wow, Judy - love all your cards for the blog hop. I love the "hello flower" stamp, and now that I've seen your card, I know I really "need" it! And the watch gears are so striking the way you used them! The CAS card is beautiful. Looks like you really had fun with all these new stamps :) Hugs, Sally

Dwita said...

Very beautiful neat cards. Love the one with merci bouquet..

Sharon D from Canada said...

I love your card with the new Hello Flower - so pretty! Your masculine cards are both fantastic too! And your CAS thank you is so sweet! All terrific cards, Judy!

Lauren J said...

You are the second one to use the new gears stamp - it is so cool! I love your tag card - and the zigzag is a great addition!

Wendy said...

Beautiful cards Judy! Thanks for sharing. I love the masculine cards. You don't see too many of them around, but yet men get birthday cards too.

Dawn T said...

Totally awesome Judy. Some amazing inspiration with making male cards. You are so talented

sarah said...

OMG! I love that vintage car and the gears...I know what the next stamp I buy will be! Thanks for sharing your creative ideas with us!

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Pretty cards - I especially like the Watch Gear image on the dark cardstock. TFS!

Nona said...

Wow, fabulous cards, Judy! I especially love your masculine cards. I always have difficult making them and you've done them perfectly :)

Unknown said...

Great cards!

Peggy said...

Love all the cards, especially the more masculine ideas. Thank you!

Lizzie R said...

great masucline cards! I love love the watch gears stamp! gotta add that to my collection! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

thanks for sharing your beautiful cards!
lots of great ideas :)
stephV.

Anita Rex said...

WOW Judy way to wow us!!!! Such fantastic cards! And such an assortment of styles and occasions! I love what you had to say about each card!

jaclee said...

great cards! masculine cards are always hard for me and these are great inspiration. thank you.

Teresa said...

Love the flower card - it is so beautiful. Thank you for the masculine cards - they are so hard for me sometimes. Nice cards.

Juut said...

Just wonderful!

Unknown said...

Really inspiring cards and I know what you mean about back to the future!

Crafting Butterfly Creations said...

Adorable

Lee said...

Those watch gears really make for great masculine cards. Super cards.

Louise B said...

Wow what a totally beautiful set of cards! I absolutely adore your engraved flower card.

Stamp with Angela said...

Four wonderful cards. My favourite is the first with the hello flower image. I love the image and the colour you used.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

Very nice! Love that Merci card!

Unknown said...

Very prtty cards. Eclectic at its best!

Toulouse said...

I love the way you did the flower :-)

Nadia said...

Very nice!

Deirdre said...

Judy - such classic stunners. Love what you created. Beautiful.

Hanne-Marit said...

Thank you so much for some great ideas for masculine card,-they are always the hardest to do!

Yvette said...

Judy, your cards are wonderful! The first one is my favorite!

Maria Doricheva said...

Judy, beautiful work. You have shown how beautiful the new stamps are. Great cards!

Ashley said...

Beautiful cards! I really like the gears.

Kelly Rasmussen said...

great cards, judy!

Martha B said...

Wow - so pretty

Vera Yates (Ling) said...

Judy, these cards are GORGEOUS!!

barbie_love said...

You did such an incredible job, thanks for the inspiration.

Maude Beakley said...

Great cards....living in a family of nearly all men it is always nice to see masculine cards.

mimijudy1975 said...

Judy ,your cards are lovely. The Masculine cards are just great. I like how you embossed the vintage car in white. It goes so well against the black background.
Now,I found more stamps that I just realized I had to have. The watch,antique car,,gears,and Hello flower to name a few. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

mimijudy1975 said...

Judy ,your cards are lovely. The Masculine cards are just great. I like how you embossed the vintage car in white. It goes so well against the black background.
Now,I found more stamps that I just realized I had to have. The watch,antique car,,gears,and Hello flower to name a few. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration.

Jayne said...

I love how you're using the new stamps.

Mary-Anne V said...

Love the many languages thank you card..The 2012 Catalog is sure to inspire! Thanks for the chance to win!

מימס mimms said...

wow !!
gorgeous cards'i can't decide
which one i like the most :o))
your masculine cards are great inspiration
thanks!

Arlene said...

I love that car too. Your use of the Watch Gears has inspired me. Wonderful creative cards. I do like the feminine you too. :)

newscrapper said...

Wonderful cards Judy I like the different styles!

Shemaine Smith said...

Judy I always enjoy your beautiful cards!!

sheila said...

Hi Judy....your cards are wonderful! I especially love the first card.....the neutral look is gorgeous! And your masculine cards are perfect! They are so hard to make and you did it so well!

Marcia Scantlin said...

Love the masculine cards.

Peggy B said...

Beautiful cards - and such variety! Thanks for your inspiration!

Barb Ghig said...

Oh my, your cards are absolutely BEAUTIFUL! I especially love the color palette you chose on the last one...so soft and lovely!
Thanks so much for the inspiration!!!

Emma J. said...

Very cute! You are amazing in your creativity. Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Barbara said...

Steampunk cards are awesome! Thanks for sharing

Lulu/cy said...

I've just started to purchase Embossing folders, wow YYou made a really nice one, and the topper really POPS

Chark said...

beautifully done--can't believe you cut the stamp :) but it looks lovely.

Raven said...

Wonderful, I love gears and your masculine cards are fantastic!

LauraJane:) said...

the HELLO FLOWER is my FAVORITE!

lsmith said...

Wow I was just looking at that stamp, now I have to get it,

Sandy M said...

Love all the cards but I especially love the 2 masculine samples. Never seem to get enough cards for men. thanks

Cindy said...

I love the look of the first stamp. It's so beautiful, just the one color and use of ink. Awesome.

Mom to Deanna said...

Ah, such lovley cards! Thank you for a chance to wins some great products from Hero Arts!

Becs Attwood said...

What a great range of cards - really shows off the versatility of HA stamps! Thanks for sharing.

Eva said...

I love the way you use the gears! Amazing!

Katie said...

Very cool ideas. I love the first card. I saw that stamp but I wasn't to sure what to do with it. Thanks to you I know have to get it. :D

Kimmy said...

Beautiful cards! Love the color combos and the stitching is just perfect!

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pelArgoNNiA said...

I'm no great fan of steampunk but I have to say that I wouldn't mind playing around a little with the Whatch Gears stamp! I love what you did with it! The Vintage Car stamp is a must-have too since my father has an old T-Ford which looks exactely like that. I would be able to make some stunning cards to him with that one!! Great cards!

Ellie Knol said...

LOVE all of your projects - thanks for the inspiration!

Maureen Chandler said...

Your cards are just amazing - wonderful detail and all so different - WOW Thank you so much!

Anonymous said...

Lovely work! Thanks for sharing.
SusanE

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

Oh I just love that card with the tag. Great job.

Anne said...

quite striking!

Linda said...

Wonderful cards. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Tona said...

I love your cards! Such a great variety.

Jenifer Ann said...

Oh, Judy - everyone of your cards are spectacular. I think I'm in love with the Hello Flower after seeing it used on your first card...just beautiful...AND then I scroll down and see so many other beauties! Your layering, stitching, colors and designs are stunning - thoroughly enjoyed these!

Irene said...

Beautiful cards!!! I hadn't seen the first stamp...wow!!! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

Karen said...

I need to try that zig zag stitch around the outside of the card - I really like that look!
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I love the masculine cards....I think the timepiece set is a must have! I've seen it used so many different ways! Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

Great cards, the gear ones are so cool.

Chris Dring said...

Beautiful cards! Love to see more masculine cards! TFS!
cdring at comcast dot net

Angela NJ said...

Loved the card with the tag and the clock faces. There's nothing simply about it, but it's simply stunning.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

great masculine cards - but love the floral card.

Barb Housner

Kathy said...

Oh Judy...Judy!! I just love your creative and artistic style. Each card has it's own special elements and is not only creative but, beautiful. Thrilled to be in the hero arts sisterhood with you. Hugs, Kathy

Anonymous said...

All of your work is amazing. I love your use of sewing to give it a homey feel! Thanks for sharing!

LynneM said...

Love the cards - and merci bouquet is striking!

Viki said...

Love your cards! Thanks for sharing.

kksb said...

Cool cards!

Aundria B. said...

Great variety of cards, Judy and good inspiration for masculine cards too. The first one is so elegant. Thank you for sharing these.

Carey said...

Nice variety of styles in your projects! Thanks for sharing.

Trinh said...

Judy, these are all fantastic! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

Karen said...

love the vintage cards. great cards Judy

MicheyMoo said...

Wow Judy....you certainly rock the masculine cards!! I love all of them though - great layouts and use of colour too!! xx

Diana said...

Beautiful cards, I especially loved the Hello Flower card.

Julia O Boo said...

love the gears, great work!

Lisa said...

Such great detailing on these pretty cards!

maria f. said...

Love the masculine cards. The masked area on the tag with the offset 3D balloon is a fabulous idea. So much to look at on one tag!

Karen Dunbrook said...

just wonderful, inspiring cards Judy...

gerrie b said...

The airships and watch gear peiece was especially stunning! Lovely!

Pam Sparks said...

What a creative variety of cards! So inspiring! TFS!

Leslie Kiley said...

These are truly lovely cards! Thank you for sharing!

Scrapthat said...

Fun cards! TFS

Megan Aaron said...

beautiful! love all that stitching!

Kryssi said...

These are all wonderful, Judy!! Loving the masculine inspiration!

Jnett said...

Love the masculine cards, they are some of the hardest to do.

Susan Kapp said...

OK, going to have to order more stamps ... great cards!

Anonymous said...

Love your cards. The masculine ones are great, but, the last one just blew me away!

Freya said...

These are amazing!! :)

Jennie P. said...

I loved what you did with the cards the more vintage stuff especially :)

PiecesbyEmily said...

Beautiful. Love the steam-punk card

Isha Gupta said...

Oh Judy!!! These are some amazing creations. Love love them. TFS

Kelly Latevola said...

Judy all these cards are so fantastic! I love how you make masculine look easy :)

Tammy said...

Nice change of pace with the masculine cards! They are studly for sure.

Beth Buss said...

Judy,
Your cards are extremely neat.
The tag is my favorite, because
it is so nostalgic looking.
Thanks...

nancy said...

Great cards! The Hello Flower stamp is beautiful and I love the sewing you added to most of your cards!

Janet Lindstrom said...

I love your cards. You have so many wonderful, creative ideas!

Helen said...

I never would have thought to buy the flower stamp but it looks wonderful.

Memories by Manda said...

Love the cards! The 3D Hot Air Balloon is fantastic - - thanks for sharing!

Karen L K said...

I like the stamps you chose to use to make very different types of cards. The first one is so pretty and the gears and balloon are looking great on those cards too.

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE all of the INSPIRATION!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)

Jenny said...

Judy, these are beautiful!! love them all! :) :): )

Unknown said...

BEAUTIFUL!!!! i love how you spotlighted a section of each stamp on each card...with dimension or color...so inspiring! :)

Dotchie said...

Love the masculine take on the stamps--used in unexpected ways.

Michelle W said...

All great cards! The hello flower is my favorite. The thank you card is wonderful and I love the pop of purple.

Anita said...

These are so pretty Judy. Love the white and purple one. Hugs, Anita

Anonymous said...

These are great! I am dying to try sewing on cards.

Anonymous said...

These are great! I am dying to try sewing on cards.

Denise Poshard said...

I just love the way you used the hello flower!

Scrapycandy said...

Oh, just wonderful! Love these ideas...not enough time!

Heather T said...

Beautiful cards!

Small T said...

I love your cards! xx

Billie Dee said...

Living the Life, huh? Sounds wonderful. How do you come up with these cards? They're wonderful!

Tracy Ercole said...

Great cards :)

Beverly said...

Really loved your cards! Just beautiful!

Froggietalks said...

This blog hop is going to be the death of me.. all these stamps I need and no money for them!! I really like the Hello Flower, I must get that one. I really like all the cards Judy. Your artwork is amazing.

Marsha said...

Wonderful cards. I especially love the first card - the stamp, the colors, the stitching. Very nice.

EmbossingQueen said...

These cards are just gorgeous! The ladies cards are so pretty and I love the colours you have used. I love what you have done with the masculine cards. The masking of the Flying Airship is fantastic. Thanks for sharing your creations with us.

Cindy Groh said...

Stunning cards Judy. I love the darker colored card that looks more masculine.

Chrystina said...

I can't believe that you had the patience to sew all of those. I really love the dark background too, it makes it such a solid looking card. Absolutely great work, thanks for sharing!

abb0187 said...

I love your one stamp card. It does look engraved. Thank you so much for sharing!

Liz Terrazas said...

i loved your cards.. very pretty and I have the embossing folder used in the last card. I was just thinking i need to grab that and use it today.. thanks for the reminder of treasures unused..

slbt17 said...

WOW! Great inspiration here - thank you!
Sandra ltb

Mrs. Hill said...

I love, love, LOVE these cards! The hello flower stamp is just BEAUTIFUL! It really looks like you masked and then stamped again but it's the stamp. I just looks beautiful in a neutral palette. Really, I can't pick a favorite! Thanks!!

Paula (PEP) said...

I love your use of those gear stamps especially with your vintage car creation. The red gems really make it eye-catching & isn't it just ideal for a non-cute male card? Terrific.
Paula (PEP)

Flo said...

Wonderful cards. Great details and colors. Thanks.

Katie said...

So many amazing cards! I love the detail in the second card with the balloon, and the beautiful white fourth card with the wonderful flower and ribbon! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Shawninaz said...

Love your work, every card was done so well, great job!

jan metcalf said...

Your masculine cards are great!!

Rene said...

Lovely, just so fabulous!!

Linda E said...

Love your beautiful cards, Judy!

lynda said...

I really like that Hello Flower card!

KWaltemathDesigns said...

Very neat cards! I really love the balloon one!

XoXo,

Katie

Cris said...

Wow! Lovely cards! I struggle with masculine cards, but with those stamps you get perfect cards!

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