Tuesday, January 10, 2012

Hero Arts 2012 Hostess Blog Hop


Welcome to the second day of the 2012 Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop!  All of us former Hostesses are thrilled to be participating again this year to show off the new 2012 Hero Arts stamps!  You should have arrived here from the amazing  Robin Kubasik's blog.

I had such a good time playing with the new stamps that I made you 4 cards.  Because of the length of my post, I'll forego my usual description of each card.....if you have any questions, just email me about the details.  Here we go!


New stamps used: CG335 Dot Flower Pattern, K5583 Wild Flowers with Label, alsoCL307 Mini Messages, PS563 Pool Layering Paper, CH213 Sea Mixed Accents, versafine onyx black ink and tumbled glass distress ink (also used to dye seam binding)


New stamps: CG405 Leaf and Floral Background, H5580 Newsprint Bird, also S5208 Designer Woodgrain, CL371 Essential Messages, CH213 Sea Mixed Accents (pearl for bird's eye), peeled paint, faded jeans and rusty hinge distress inks, versafine onyx black and vintage sepia inks, natural twine


New stamps: CG407 Floral Frames, also CL341 Thank You Sayings, Cuttlebug Victoria embossing folder, Memento Hero Hues Markers, purple gemstones


New stamps: CG420 True Friends, H5577 Classic Tea Flower, also PS597 Carnation Layering Paper, CH173 Hearts Accent Pearls, versafine onyx black ink, October Afternoon "Sidewalks" dotted pink dp, Memento Bamboo Leaves marker, pink gingham ribbon, Spellbinders Nestabilities Labels Eighteen

Thanks so much for visiting my blog; I hope you'll come again.  The Hostess Blog Hop continues all week, with 4 or 5 new blogs to visit each day.  I'm the final blog for today, but tomorrow you can start again at the Hero Club Blog, where you'll find a link to start at the talented and sweet Lisa Carroll's blog.  If you get lost at any time, just go back to the Hero Club blog each day for a listing of the participating blogs with links. If any of the links is broken along the way, please report them to Tami.

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.

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Karenladd said...

Love all your cards, but that bird and birdcage one is especially fabulous! Loving the newsprint images!

Karenladd said...

Love all your cards, but that bird and birdcage one is especially fabulous! Loving the newsprint images!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Wow! Your creations are incredible! I think you have a new follower. :)

judkajudi said...

OH, what a treat! Four Lin beauties in one post! Gorgeous, Lin!! Awesome job for day 2 hosti!!

Jennifer S. said...

Lin, I love your cards!!! They are so pretty!!! Also love the bird at the top of your blog page! :)

pcm said...

beautiful cards Lin! Love that bird!

GrammySue's Creations said...

Hi Lin, your cards are beautiful--I love the bird on your second card. Great work.

Eve said...

lin, they are absolutely Gorgeous, each one of them!! Sorry i hadn't really visited your blog lately. Actually i havne't visited most blogs cuz I was extremely busy, starting from Moving (again!) in december, 3 days later, Hanukkah, then Christmas, and then 3 days later, "thanksgiving in december party", my birthday & new years eve/day. I'm still in transition. Anyways, if you ask me which one is my fav., i'd say, the 4th one, the pink flower. Everything is perfect, and luv those pearly hearts you added as a final touch! Absolutely Gorgeous! :-)

Machelle Nelson said...

You're obviously very talented -- especially at making beautiful cards! I enjoyed my brief stroll through your recent blog posts!

Lindsey said...

All four cards are terrific!

Judy Averill said...

Lovely cards--like the backgrounds both stamped and embossed--good job.

Unknown said...

All of your flower cards are beautiful, but it's the pink and black one that really grabs me!

funkycrafter said...

very nice set of cards. really like the newsprint bird.

Anonymous said...

As always, your cards are beautiful and inspiring! Especially love the dot flower pattern and classic tea rose cards.

Melinda A said...

Oh how I love that Birdy! Terrific card!

Kathy Eddy said...

Just beautiful! I adore the newsprint bird one!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards, love the bird especially. Thanks for sharing them.

Pam W Merwin said...

Always love to see what you do with the stamps! Loved all your cards but my favorite was the last - all that pink!!!! So pretty :) The flower is gorgeous! Looking forward to what the ladies have in store for us tomorrow :)

Sue D said...

Lovely cards--I really like the bird.

Moosisk said...

I love ALL your cards. I couldn't pick a favorite if I had to! Thanks for the inspiration. :D

Shelley said...

Lin I can not pick a favourite they are all to wonderful!

Judy1223 said...

Lin, I mean REALLY! Wow, wow, wow, and WOW! I fell in love with the first card and it just got better from there! The last card made me GASP it is so beautiful! Thank you so much for sharing your talents with us...what wonderful inspiration!

Lynn said...

Love them all. Fantastic work!

Carol said...

Beautiful cards, I love each design!

Carol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com

Daria Z. said...

All 4 are just lovely, Lin. I love how you colored the robin! So sweet!

ivy said...

gorgeous gorgeous gorgeous lin!! my favorite is the newsprint bird card! beautiful work with the new stamps!

Melissa Bi. said...

Lovely cards Lin!

Kathy Rosecrans said...

Gorgeous, Lin!! I really like your bird card!! All are beautiful!

Shannon said...

Love the floral frame card. You must have such patience. Absolutely beautiful.

Luanne said...

Beautiful beautiful cards! just love their pretty colors, they are just amazing.

jintyoo7 said...

Yikes, Lin - phenomenal cards, I actually did gasp when I saw the last one - love that background and the classic tea flower is exquisite :)

Laura said...

Lin, your cards are beautiful! Thanks for sharing you creativity with everyone! Also, love the title of your blog! We all need more hugs!
hugs, Laura H.

creative-leeyours said...

Lin, SO fabulous! I have a new favorite...wildflowers. You are amazing!

Anonymous said...

I love all of these cards. You chose such lovely color combinations to match with the stamping -- really gorgeous stuff.

Ms. ArtsyLin said...

beautiful cards!!!

Cheryl said...

Love your cards, they are so pretty!

Cathy said...

Love your work! TFS! Cathy M.

Amrita said...

Lovely cards!

Carol said...

These are just gorgeous. I especially love that bluebird card. But all in all, they are just beautiful. Thanks for you inspiration. Most of these stamps are on my wish list. Have a great week.

Anonymous said...

Lin these cards are all so beautiful! Love those new stamps!

Dwita said...

Lovely, Lin.. Love the pink one. So crisp.

Karen said...

Your cards are all so lovely and feminine! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.

Sharon D from Canada said...

I love the softness of that new Dot Flower pattern in aqua! And your inking of that cute bird is wonderful - I love the match to the one in your header! And your last card is so pretty - I love your design and colour combo! All so very pretty, Lin!

Lauren J said...

beautiful cards! I love the new Wild Flowers with Label stamp - that is a gorgeous card!

Dawn T said...

OMG.... You have outdone yourself here Lin. I adore them all... can't pick a favourite, but must admit your bird card really stands out.

Cynthia Baldwin said...

Your cards are so perfectly elegant. Thanks so much for sharing them with us on this blog hop!

sarah said...

I love the true friends background stamp! Beautiful cards Lin! TFS!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards Lin!!! I love each and every one of them! :)

Nona said...

Wowzers! Absolutely gorgeous work, Lin! Especially love how you colored the newsprint bird and the paper-piecing on your last card. So pretty! Thank you for the inspiration!

Peggy said...

I love them all, each card is awesome. So inspiring.

Anonymous said...

love your clean and simple ideas!
thanks for sharing :)
stephV.

Lizzie R said...

Thanks for the inspiration! I didn't give the floral frames a second glance but I love how you used it! Definately caught my eye and going on my wishlist! The last card is very elegant and beautiful as well! love them all! Thanks for sharing!

Anita Rex said...

Hi Lin! I love your cards! Such great styles! I love how you stamped the flowers onto the dot pattern, I love how it looks! My favorite card is the last one, there's just something about it love that pink!

jaclee said...

thank you for sharing such beautiful cards! these stamps are so inspirational.

Teresa said...

Nice cards. Nice colors. They are beautiful.

Juut said...

It's so much fun to visit all the blogs and to see all the great projects you make. Thank you for all the inspiration.

Unknown said...

Such great cards and very inspiring too!

Lee said...

Beautiful cards. That newsprint bird is gorgeous.

Stamp with Angela said...

All such stunning cards. My favourite is the last one - true friends with the pink flower. Very elegant.

terriavidreader (IN-USA) said...

All are great, but I really love that big flower one!!

Unknown said...

This is my favorite so far. Heart shaped pearls, hydrangeas and pink...does it get any better?

Deirdre said...

Lin - adore what you created. Love them all. Adore your banner photo too - beautiful.

Nadia said...

Stunning cards! Thanks for sharing!

Yvette said...

What a beautiful assortment of cards Lin!

Maria Doricheva said...

These are so irresistibly beautiful, dear Lin! Such a great bunch of cards. I know I will return to look at them again. Thank you for inspiration!

Ashley said...

Beautiful! I will be looking for the newsprint bird stamp, so amazing!

Kelly Rasmussen said...

gorgeous cards, lin!

Martha B said...

so beautiful. love pool color

farmhouse-story said...

had to leave you a comment on your bird cage card, lin:)--i just LOVE it!

Maude Beakley said...

All of your cards are great. I especially like the pink one. I can always count on your blog to have great ideas and inspiration.

Jayne said...

I really love the bird and cage card, but the others are great, too.

mimijudy1975 said...

Lin, your floral cards are so pretty. I didn't realize the floral frame stamp had the long beautiful ribbon until I saw how you colored it. I will definitely order it. You make the prettiest cards. This is the best idea to have the hostess 's
show us so many ways to use the new stamps. Thank you so much.

Shemaine Smith said...

Wow these cards are beautiful! Very nice use of the stamps.

Arlene said...

Your warmth shows through the cards you've created. Lovely!

מימס mimms said...

Gorgeous cards'the bird is awesome!
thank you for the inspiration!:o))

newscrapper said...

Very beautiful cards, I like the bright teal and pink!

sheila said...

Stunning work Lin....and each one is so different! They truly show how versatile you are as a cardmaker as well as how varied the stamps are that HA makes! Great job....could you tell me what the die is that you used on your final card with the tea flower?

Marcia Scantlin said...

I love, love the pinkish friend card. It is so striking.

Becky L said...

I love that bird and the cage card.

Peggy B said...

Wow. These are awesome cards. You've inspired me - thanks!

Steph Ackerman said...

Lovely cards.

Emma J. said...

So, so adorable and cute! Love em'! Thanks so much for the chance to win!

Barb Ghig said...

LOVE your gorgeous cards!
Thanks so much for the inspiration and for a chance to win some HA goodies!!!

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards. Love the "True Friends". Thanks so much for sharing

Barbara said...

Beautiful cards. Love the "True Friends". Thanks so much for sharing

Chark said...

You are so talented, Lin! Each of these is just perfect!

LuLU/cy said...

I'm just starting 2 get in2 embossing folders, It's nice 2 see all of these designs...it seems these ideas w/the emboss/folders will B-IN-THE-IN 4 awhile<(^O^)>

Raven said...

Such very pretty cards. I love your little bird, so sweet.

Marina said...

Really love the dot flower stamp and how you used it. Lovely card!

lsmith said...

Wow love these!

Marita said...

Wow I luv the newsprint Bird stamp!! Gotta get my hands on one of them! Beautiful job on all your cards... thanks for the inspirations!

Cindy said...

very nice cards - great stamping and coloring!

Mom to Deanna said...

Just love the blue and white one, the first card in the line up!

kit said...

wow!

Becs Attwood said...

Gorgeous cards - I especially love your first one with the pop of the black silhouette against the blue & white background. Thanks for sharing.

Sandy M said...

Beautiful cards. Especially loved the bird and cage card.

Katie said...

Great cards as always. I adore that last card. I'll have to add that background stamp to the, already way to long, I need to get another job wish list. :D

PaperSunshine said...

Your cards are lovely, I really like your style! Great job with the new stamps :)

Kimmy said...

Stunning cards! I just love the newsprint bird!

Maureen Chandler said...

I love your cards - especially the one with the bird & birdcage - very cool! Thanks so much!

Ellie Knol said...

Oo, that birdie card! and the last one with the flower, I actually like all of them! Thanks for sharing!

Anonymous said...

Thank you - thank you. I am fortunate enough to have the Tea Rose and Wildflower stamps, and your generous sharing will help me create terrific cards.
SusanE

Teresa Godines #6857 said...

I only have one word for your designs...... Beautiful!

Anne said...

quite striking!

Linda said...

Great cards and I especially like the one with the birdcage. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Tona said...

Such pretty cards! Love, love , love that bird stamp.

Irene said...

These background stamps are so wonderful and you really made them shine. Thanks for sharing your talents and creativity!

Jennifer said...

These are beauties Lin! The first one...the blues, your mix of stamps and the gems and ribbon...love it. I really like your pink one too...so many beautiful details!

Karen said...

All of your cards are so lovely. Just my style of card!
Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

Anonymous said...

I've enjoyed looking at all of your creations. You have some really beautiful cards and they look like they've been made with lots of love. Enjoy the rest of the day!

Karen said...

Wonderful cards, I appreciate you sharing your talents.

Angela NJ said...

This is my first visit to your blog, and while your cards are lovely, I keep going back to look at the bird on your banner. If you took that photo, it's stunning. Thanks for the inspiration.

Chris Dring said...

Your cards are amazing Lin! TFS!
cdring at comcast dot net

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

beautiufl cards thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

Kathy said...

Oh sista..sista!! Each one is so Linesque!! You have such a natural, beautiful style that always makes me swoon. Your beautiful personality certainly comes though your cards. So lucky to have been a hostess sista with you, Big hugs sista, Kathy

LynneM said...

Happy & cheerful cards! Nice!

Anonymous said...

I too really like your bird card! I also really enjoyed how many different ways you used backgrounds with embossing and stamps, etc. Thanks for sharing!

Trinh said...

Wow, Lin, your cards are always stunning and these are no exception!

Viki said...

LOVE your cards. Thank you so much for sharing.

Marita said...

Your cards are wonderful! I especially luv the newsprint bird stamp!! Got to see about getting one of them...

Carey said...

Just beautiful spring projects - love them!

Karen said...

beautiful cards

Savannah O'Gwynn said...

LIN!!!!!!!! You are a ROCKSTAR! 324 comments???? WOW! You have been super busy and I'm amazed at these creations! YOU are SUPER FAB!!!

Aundria B. said...

Love your floral cards -they're so beautiful! Love the embossed backgrounds and colors. Thank you for sharing these beauties!

MicheyMoo said...

Lin, these are just stunning! Love their clean and simple lines and your use of such lovely colours!! Really, really inspired to go home and get all inky now. xx

Diana said...

Beautiful cards, I loved them all.

Julia O Boo said...

love your work!

Lisa said...

So beautiful and inspiring, thank you for sharing!

maria f. said...

Lovely birdie! And the ribbon on the flower stem adds so much to your last card. Cute.

Karen Dunbrook said...

I always love seeing your work Lin...so well done and so inspiring...

gerrie b said...

Love the bird! The black and pink really caught my eye! Beautiful.

Pam Sparks said...

So inspiring Lin! Beautiful work! TFS!

Leslie Kiley said...

So much to love about each of your cards Love the beautiful color combos of your cards, how the bird card makes me think of spring! Beautiful!

Scrapthat said...

So pretty...the true friends card is my favorite!

Kryssi said...

Love your cards! I can always count on you for your beautiful comforting style!

Megan Aaron said...

beautiful work! love that bird one!

Jnett said...

Always love your cards - great inspiration.

PiecesbyEmily said...

Lin, the classic tea flower card is STUNNING... LOVE LOVE it

Jennie P. said...

I love the birdcage and little bird. Very cute.

Anonymous said...

I love the little blue bird. That is such a happy little card.

Isha Gupta said...

Each of your card is a piece of Art Lin. Love them all. TFS

Tammy said...

Such unique cards Lin. I'm a fan of dry embossing :-).

nancy said...

I love the newsprint bird and the different background stamps you used. All your cards are wonderful!

Helen said...

You make such beautiful cards, they're all gorgeous.

Janet Lindstrom said...

Oh your cards are so beautiful. I just love the color combinations you used!

Memories by Manda said...

Gorgeous cards - thanks for sharing!

Karen L K said...

Wow great cards! Each one of them is just so pretty. The bird card is really nice with the newsprint bird and the wood grain cage.

Victoria said...

Great job on all the cards. I especially love the bird card.

Larissa Heskett said...

THANKS for sharing!! I LOVE the cards they are all BEAUTIFUL!! =)

Jenny said...

Hi Lin! Gorgeous cards!! :) :) LOVE THEM!!

Unknown said...

these are beautiful Lin! i love visiting your blog...i always feel inspired to create pretty things when i'm done. thank you! :)

Dotchie said...

Oh that newsprint bird. It seems I can never get enough bird stamps.

Anita said...

These are so pretty. Hugs, Anita

Michelle W said...

I love your cards, Lin! I've had my eye on the newpaper print bird and I'm so glad see someone use it on their card. I love the coloring of your bird and the pearl you used for its eye. Fabulous cards!

Anonymous said...

I really enjoy your style and visit your blog often, Lin!

Denise Poshard said...

oh I just love the black in with the Pool paper - so lovely!

Scrapycandy said...

That blue card, that true friend card...so many inspirational ideas! Just beautiful! Thank you.

Heather T said...

Beautiful Cards Lin!

Small T said...

I absolutely love your first card! Gorgeous! xx

Tracy said...

All of your cards are beautiful!

Tracy Ercole said...

Beautiful cards :)

Beverly said...

Love your cards! Just beautiful!

Froggietalks said...

Lovely cards. I really like the tea flower.

Marsha said...

These are all so different but all so lovely.

S Haines said...

love the bluebird! Makes me think of my Nana. :)

EmbossingQueen said...

You have made 4 very pretty cards. My favourite would have to be third card. I am a sucker for anything with purple on it. I love the colouring and the embossed background.

Cindy Groh said...

I really love background stamps. You have used them beautifully.

abb0187 said...

All of your cards are beautiful. I love your combination of backgrounds and focal stamps. Thanks!

Chrystina said...

I love all of the flowers, and everything has such great texture, thanks for sharin!

Liz Terrazas said...

great cards.. very beautiful work thanks for sharing with us.

slbt17 said...

all of your cards are wonderful - especially loving the bird!
Sandra ltb

Cheryl said...

Love your cards, they are stunning!

Mrs. Hill said...

Every time I see that flower label stamp, I just want it for my own. The whole card is very peaceful. I also love the coloring on the newspaper bird. Very pretty! Thanks!

Paula (PEP) said...

I absolutely love that little newsprint bird - a real stunner with his colouring. The first one is a real favourtie too but the bird had the edge. Your header at the moment really delights me; the European robin has the same characteristic pose but a brown back - when we're out in the garden he'll come to see what is being offered in terms of worms.
Paula (PEP)

Flo said...

Your pink true friend card and the lavender card are really pretty, but my favorite is the newsprint bird. Thanks.

Katie said...

Your cards are fantastic! Newsprint birdie is so cute and the background you used with him goes perfectly. I also love the pink rose card! Great job! Thanks for sharing.

Katie B.

Shawninaz said...

Beautiful work, love it all!

jan metcalf said...

I have fallen in love with the newsprint bird! Thanks to you! Also like your pink friendship card.

Rene said...

A bunch of beautiful cards!! Lovely work!

Linda E said...

I love all of your beautiful cards!

lynda said...

My favorite is the background text on the pink card.

KWaltemathDesigns said...

WOW! Very beautiful cards!

XoXo,

Katie

Cris said...

Oh my! Beautiful cards! The last card is stunning!

Lisa Angela said...

I love your friends card, thanks so much for the inspiration!

Julie said...

These are all Beautiful! Love them!

Amy Bagley said...

Beautiful cards. Love the newsprint bird. Lovely coloring too.

kyhunter said...

Wonderful cards but my fave is the last one. Gorgeous!

Christine said...

Absolutely stunning...beautiful work. Enjoyed looking at all your other cards as well..

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