Hero Arts Blog Hop: Summer Catalog
Hi everyone! Welcome to the Hero Arts Summer Catalog Blog Hop! Libby knows I just LOVE to create ocean-inspired cards, so happy she invited me to be part of this hop! I also have some very special non-ocean cards to share too so be sure to read the whole post!
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I am only sharing a few of the new products being released today, you can see the full release here. I was so inspired by the new products from Hero Arts I made a bunch of cards to share with you. Let’s get started!
Card Details:
For this card, I stamped and die-cut the Color Layering Orca with Distress Oxide inks (Blueprint Sketch, Salty Ocean, and Tumbled Glass).
I then created an inky background with Salvaged Patina Distress Spray Stain on some Distress White Heavystock. Next, I stamped the school of fish with Chipped Sapphire Distress Oxide.
For the sentiment, I cut my own banner and cut the edge with the same stitched rectangle I used for the card panel. I ink blended another A2 panel with Blueprint Sketch Distress Ink and matted the card on there. Lastly, I added some iridescent sequins here and there.
Card Details:
For these cards, I used the new Barrel Wave HeroScape. This one is so easy to stamp, and I just love how it looks! I used Peacock Feathers and Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide inks. I then masked the waves to ink blend the sky using regular Distress Ink (Picked Raspberry, Kitsch Flamingo, Spiced Marmalade and Squeezed Lemonade).
Then, using Versafine Onyx Black ink I stamped the surfers and sentiments. So fun!! I added some iridescent confetti to each of the cards for a little sparkle. I matted each of the cards on different colored cardstock snd I just love how it really changes the feel of the card.
Card Details:
For this last set of cards, I used the new Hero Lifestyle RBG along with the previously released Lifestyle Forms die. Omgosh you guys, I had so much fun creating these little RBG’s – SO FUN!
I cut the body form and hair out of Neenah cardstock, and colored them with Copics. I then cut her robe, shoes, and glasses out of black cardstock. Her collar and crown are out of sparkle cardstock.
I dug out my typewriter and typed up some of RBG’s quotes that I really like. I also cut out “RBG” out of gold sparkle cardstock with Lawn Fawn’s Oliver ABCs. I filled in her shoes with a black glaze pen to give them a little shine.
I can see myself making a lot of these cards and sending them to all of my strong girlfriends for a little encouragement.
Remember, there are a lot of other new products to be seen, be sure to check out the strawberries- wicked cute! See the whole release here.
Supplies Used:
 Hero Arts, Color Layering Orca Shop at: HA |  Hero Arts, Hero Lifestyle RBG Shop at: HA |  Hero Arts, Hero Lifestyle Forms Shop at: HA |  Hero Arts, Barrel Wave HeroScape Shop at: HA |
 Lawn Fawn, Oliver’s ABC’s Shop at: SSS | LF |  Lawn Fawn, Outside In Stitched Rectangle Stackables Shop at: SSS | LF |  Simon Says Stamp, Masking Paper Shop at: SSS |  Distress White Heavystock Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz, Picked Raspberry Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |  Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Kitsch Flamingo Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |  Tim Holtz, Spiced Marmalade Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |  Tim Holtz, Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Distress Oxide, Tumbled Glass Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |  Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Oxide Shop at: SSS | Ranger |  Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Shop at: SSS | Ranger |  Tim Holtz/Ranger Ink, Salvaged Patina Distress Spray Stain Shop at: SSS | Ranger |
 Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Blueprint Sketch Shop at: SSS | LF | Ranger |  Tim Holtz, Distress Oxide Salty Ocean Shop at: SSS | LF |  Tim Holtz Distress Oxide, Chipped Sapphire Shop at: SSS | LF |  Taylored Expressions, Blender Brushes Shop at: MISC |
 Picket Fence, Magic Brushes Shop at: SSS | LF |  Simon Says Stamp, Set of 5 Rainbow Pack BLENDER BRUSHES Shop at: SSS |  Make It By Marko, Peacock Blender Brush Caddy Shop at: MISC |  Lawn Fawn, Pixie Dust Sparkle Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Lawn Fawn, Black Licorice 8.5 x 11 Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |  Lawn Fawn, Holiday Sparkle Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |  Lawn Fawn, 80 LB WHITE 8.5 x 11 Inch Cardstock Shop at: SSS | LF |  Misti Precision Stamping Tool 2.0 Shop at: SSS | LF |
 Mini Misti 2.0 Shop at: SSS | LF |  Scrapbook Adhesives, 0.25″ white foam squares Shop at: SSS |  Lawn Fawn Glue Tube Shop at: SSS | LF |  Rainbow Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Mint Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |  Glue Tube Holder Shop at: Shurkus |  Copic Markers Shop at: SSS | MISC |  Sakura Black Glaze Gel Pens Pen 2 Pack 38495 Shop at: SSS |
 Fiskars Microtip Scissors Shop at: SSS | 3M Scotch DOUBLE-SIDED FOAM TAPE Permanent Shop at: SSS | LF |  Lawn Fawn Stamp Shammy Shop at: SSS | LF |  Mermaid, Stamp Shammy Holder Shop at: Shurkus |
 Mermaid Mint Shammy Case Shop at: Shurkus |  Lawn Fawn, Starry Shammy Case Shop at: SSS | LF |  Altenew, Mini Blossom Die Cut machine Shop at: SSS | MISC |  Spellbinders Platinum Shop at: SSS |
Giveaway:
We will give away THREE $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, May 30th at 11:59pm pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
Next on the hop is: Jennifer McGuire
Full Hop List:
Hero Arts
Channin Pelletier
Dana Joy
Daniel West
Debi Adams
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Libby Hickson
Lydia Fiedler
Maria Willis
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Pocono Pam
Seeka
Special Guests:
Supplies I used are linked throughout the post. Click on the link and you will be taken to the product. I use affiliate links when available which means if you make a purchase I get a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support!
I get giddy over catalogues just like I get giddy over glitter.
I can’t wait to get my hands on a catalogue and explore!
Omg.. I’m all gaga about the RBG card.. Thats just fabulous.. While all other cards are too.. Thank you for sharing with us ❤️ ❤️
I really like ocean cards too so you won’t be surprised to hear that I think your wave and orca cards are fabulous! You did a really great job with those.
Wow – such amazing creations! I especially love the only background for the orca card. Definitely inspires me to create all of the ocean/water themed cards.
That barrel wave heroscapes stamp is just gorgeous! I’m loving it, gotta have it! Your cards all turned out beautiful, wish I had just some of your talent.
Thanks for sharing your creative cards. The orca stamp set is my favorite of the new release!
I know how much you love the water and the beach. These are great cards and I’m sure your just as happy with this release as I am.
Loving all these cards of yours made with the Summer Catalog’s stamps & dies! Thank you for sharing.
Fabulous cards! I love the school of fish surrounding the whale!
Love your cards! Makes me wish I could surf! And GO RUTH! Thanks for sharing.
Love your backgrounds. And the ocean themed cards…I’m all about beach/ocean themes. And RBG – yes!!!
Love the waves and the whale.
Omg this amazing
Great cards. I especially love the RBG cards with her quotes. Love them! Thanks for sharing.
Amazing cards. I love the water look on the Orca card and the sky of your barrel waves card is sooo cool.
Fun cards Jen, but the RBG one is amazing! Thanks to Hero for all of the great stamps and dies.
Great release, love the waves and your colors! tfs
Your ocean themed designs are fabulous, Jenn!
Jen, these are GREAT! Love the color choices on the wave cards! Thank you for always inspiring us!
Awesome cards! I am really loving the Barrel Wave set and the card you created with it! Fabulous colors!
The waves card is cool, but oh I love the RBG card! Love that definition of a lady!
So pretty!
Wonderful tribute to Ruth Bader Ginsberg.
Great collection of cards.
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Great whale card. Perfect background.
Gorgeous cards! Love the whale and the awesome backgrounds…
Thanks for sharing.
Amazing wave cards. RBG, over the top AMAZING!!!!
Love the big waves! Like sitting on the beach at The North Shore!
Love the ink blending and the colors you chose.
The RBG card with the Gold glitter initials really stands out
Thanks for sharing,
Your cards are always so inspriational! Love this entire set!
Big fan of your Barrel Wave cards. Beautiful.
Love the ocean background
I love the colors on the wave cards!
I knew I should have kept my typewriter! Great cards all but the RBG ones are really something.
This new catalog from Hero Arts is amazing. They have wonderful products! I’ve had some of their wood mount stamps for many years and they still are going strong. Your cards were very nice and liked your watercolor background. Have to see my way clear to take one of your classes soon.
Oh, those water and beach scenes! Love the images of the whale and surfing with the beautiful colors. But the RBG cards are epic. The quotes with the paper doll, just perfection.
Excited to see all the new items! What fun cards!
Amazing cards, especially love the orca one.
These are fabulous cards, especially the RBG designs! Bought the dies ASAP — thanks for inspiring me.
The colors, blending and colors are so fun. Wonderful catalogue full of fun goodies!
Amazing cards. Love the background you created for your orca card and the beautiful sky for the big wave card but your RBG cards stole the show. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, the backgrounds on your wave and whale cards make those stamp sets even more beautiful! I am definitely going to have to bookmark these. And the RBG set is both inspiring and adorable.
Great cards! I love the feel of the whale one best as the background looks so real to me.
Beautiful cards! I love the sentiments in the RBG one!
Wonderful creations.
Love the cards, especially the backgrounds!
Great cards! Love the backgrounds especially!!
So so so excited for you Ms Jenn! I met you for the first time during the Crop & Create Cardmaking event this Spring. I’m more of a scrapbooker and went kicking and screaming to register for this event. I was one of the last to be contacted on the waitlist to join some other friends. But then, I was pleasantly surprised that card making is a whole different art than when I explored it 20 years ago! I’m extremely happy that I ended up in the event, made my 21 cards quickly and learned ALOT in this new era of stamping with mixed media, watercolors, paints, die-stamp combos, alcohol markers, etc. Oh myyyyyy! Needless to say, I got on to your newsletter right away. Loved your Lawn Fawn workshop Ms Jenn! I registered for a mini book event thru your newsletter hosted by Firefly. The kit is on its way and I’m so grateful that I got plugged into your site to boot! I grew up in CA (50 years), then relocated to OH for work for 6 years and recently retired in TN @ the foot of the Smokies in Knoxville. So, I’m getting closer and closer to the east coast where you are? Perhaps I can meet you in person one day. Tyou for all that you do in the industry Ms Jenn!
You do beach themed cards so well, your sunset sky is spectacular. Thank you for sharing your creative cards!
The surfing card would be perfect for my teenage grandson.
Great cards and ideas – especially the RGB!! Is making me rethink my wish list. TFS!
I really love the background for your cards!
Love the RBG card.
These are all so awesome!! Those waves are exceptional!!
I love every single one of these cards. Summer is also my favorite season for card making and RGBs cards are outstanding!
Love all of your RBG cards! She left us much too soon!
I just can’t stand how cute this RBG card is!! A must have set!
Beautiful! I love the wave card, the sunset/sunrise sky is so pretty and the RBG cards are perfect.
LOVE YOUR SCENES and of course the RBG one is awesome!
Lovely cards…I really like the ocean cards and the great skies you created behind the waves.
I love your colorful, cheerful cards. And the RBG one is priceless!
Love your use of color on those ocean scene cards. RBG cards are fantastic!
Great cards!
Love the die of my hero RBG. Ang
Your cards are amazing! Love them all!!
I love how bright the barrel wave cards are. The remind me of Lisa Frank art from when I was a kid.
I really like your whale card and the beautiful surfing card. Great work!
Great cards. I really like the way you did the whale one.
I like the ocean scenes. The skies on the surfer cards are great.
Wonderful cards!!!!
Love all the cards, especially the color combo on the sufing cards. I’m certain RBG is smiling down on Hero Arts today!
Love your cards, Jenn.
RBG cards are amazing! I like all your cards, and usually the ocean calls to me but your RBG cards are calling to me today!
I love the RBG cards. Love how you made multiples with little changes. Thanks for sharing!
Omg the RBG dies are so cute. I also love all the beach theme stuff leaving close to the beach this are a must have in my stash
I wish I could make beautiful backgrounds like these! So very talented!
Great cards! So many lovely ideas!
Unbelievable cards, Jenn!! Love all, but the whale is my favorite. Just adore the new Distress Ink color!!
So many fun, masculine cards! I love seeing inspiration for the guys since they’re hard to make a card for (IMO). And Ruth looks fab!!
Wonderful creations. Fond of the Whales/Orcas. Great Summer Catalog and amazing creations.
Melissa
“Sunshine HoneyBee”
OMG!! What awesome cards, Jenn!! I love all the ocean themes and colorful inky blending! And I am blown away by the RBG dies and quote cards you created!! These new die sets are going to the top of my wish list!! Thanks for all the inspiration!!😍👏