Tuesday, January 21, 2014

2014 Hero Hostess Blog Hop!

Welcome to Day 2 of the 2014 edition of the Hero Hostess Catalog Blog Hop!  My 23 alumnae Hosti sisters and I are so excited to be able to get together again to show you some of the new stamps from this new 2014 Catalog!  You should have arrived here today from my friend Judy Jung's blog, Livin' the Dream.

All of my cards today use the new cling stamp set called Forever.  It is a fantastic set with such pretty elements!

For my first card, I used the flower and one of the sentiments, and paired them up with a piece of Earth Designer Paper and a strip of Tide Layering Paper.  I stamped the sentiment in Latte chalk ink, and added some pink pearls


For my next card I wanted to use this sweet bird on a branch motif from the set.  I inked it up in shabby shutters ink, then used a tumbled glass distress marker to color over the bird before stamping it onto white cardstock.  I used the same marker to ink my sentiment also.  I went back in after stamping and added some shadows with some colored pencils.  My papers this time are Pool and Shallows layering papers.


And for my final card I inked up this pretty panel with Cornflower Blue mid-tone ink and stamped it onto my card base, adding the sentiment stamped in Navy mid-tone ink.  I thought it needed just a little something, so I smooshed a bit of the cornflower ink on an acrylic block, spritzed it well with water, and then dipped a paint brush in and flicked it to make some splatters.


Hero Arts will be giving away 3 big prize packs containing an assortment of brand new products from the 2014 Catalog from randomly-drawn comments on our blogs.  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 make, the better your chances of winning!

If you find a broken link, there's a master list of links at the Hero Club Blog.  I'm your last blog to visit for today, but please start again tomorrow at the Hero Club Blog for a new list of 4 more of my Hostess sisters' blogs.   I'll see you then!

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Karen Dunbrook said...

awesome cards as always mf...tfs

Lainey said...

Very pretty cards! Love the stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration.

Sandie said...

just beautiful. thanks for sharing :)

Laurie said...

Love your gentle, clean cards with wonderful colors … thanks for the inspiration.

Dana said...

Love love!! Amazing cards!!

Unknown said...

Love all, but blue is my favorite color so the cornflower blue card is my favorite.

Carolyn said...

Your cards are just lovely.

cheryl l. said...

GREAT cards. The last one is my favorite.

jintyoo7 said...

Absolutely beautiful cads, Lin! I can see why you like that set so much. I am very captivated by the "blue" card - love the soft image with the splatters :)

crafter said...

Love your cards! They are gorgeous!

Laurie's Sunny Studio said...

LOVE all three cards but am especially drawn to the two "You're in my thoughts" as I have a couple friends struggling with health issues ... these would be perfect for sending a caring message. Thank you for the inspiration!!!

lynda said...

I'm glad to learn about your tip on how to color the bird a different color that the branch. I would never have thought of that!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Such pretty cards!!

Maureen Morton said...

Stunning, all - Lin! I wouldn't have given this set a second look until I saw this magic you made with it. You have magic fingers. These are so soft and so pretty and so very YOU! Thanks!

Patricia said...

Love your bird on a branch card. The colors are perfect! This is a lovely stamp set. Thanks for the inspiration.

Agnes said...

Love the stamps. Your cards are beautiful.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards! What a fantastic stamp set!

Amy C. said...

Very pretty projects! Thanks for sharing your creativity!

L Fodor said...

Love love these cards. I subscribe to your website so I know and love your designs. These are keepers for CASEing. Thank you for brightening my day.

Kris in Alaska said...

So very lovely!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Such beautiful cards!

Junebee68 said...

I loved all your cards just warmed the heart the colors blended so well and complimented each other TFS
Sending blessings your way

Junebee68 said...

I loved all your cards just warmed the heart the colors blended so well and complimented each other TFS
Sending blessings your way

Ariana said...

Such sweet and simple cards!

SD pooja said...

So beautiful ,So soft !!

Linda E said...

Lin, I love your style. What you've done with that set has made me really want it. Thanks for sharing your designs, and thanks for a chance to win a prize.

bjmartin said...

Beautiful cards - I love this new set!

Sabrina said...

Your cards are so sweet and beautiful!!

brenda said...

Your cards are so gorgeous! I love the color combos and the stamping is just beautiful!

Scrapycandy said...

Terrific inspiration! I have to buy that bird stamp.

Linda said...

All of your cards are beautiful. I love the first one with the flower and the other two are beautiful and simple. This is a wonderful stamp set. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

bartokmd said...

I like your style--it's very clean and fresh. Love the pool colored you're in my thoughts. Perfect card to send to a friend in need!

Gail said...

These are lovely card creations - love the soft color touch on all of them - like Hero Arts stamps and have a small collection - could use more - thanks for the hop and enjoy your happy day! Thanks for sharing your lovely inspiring creations with us!

Robin K. said...

Your cards are always so inspiring Lin!!! I just love your style:). And you've made me take a second look at that stamp set! Thanks for sharing your talent!

Pat said...

I love how elegant your work is...just lovely!

Karenladd said...

Wow, your cards are all so beautiful! I love the colors and elegance of your designs.

Sarah G said...

What a beautiful set of cards - your style is so elegant! Love the floral stamp in this set and you have showcased it perfectly :) Thank you!

Monika/Buzsy said...

Oh, so pretty. Love the watercolor/distressed look of these images. Lovely colors too Lin.

Unknown said...

Your cards look like they could be sold in a store only better.

Anonymous said...

The cards are very pretty. I love the attention to detail and added glam.

Fiona said...

Such beautiful cards, love the colours you have used too. Thanks for sharing.
Fiona

Barb said...

love the cards especially the 2nd and 3rd one since I am a C&S card maker. gorgeous.

Weenie Thomas said...

Love the soft , subtle colours on the cards

Laura Z said...

Great stamp set that you showcased today. Love all the cards.

Rhonda M said...

That stamp set Forever is wonderful.The colors you used on your cards were just perfect.

Donna Cala said...

I love the color palette and images you used. Each card is so serene and lovely.

mollsmum said...

what beautiful, delicate cards. many thanks for sharing

Tracey McNeely said...

Gorgeous designs Lin, love that new set!

Bunnyfreak said...

Stunning cards

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

beautiful cards - isnt it amazing what flicking some ink around does for a card (yours turned out gorgeous) mine sometimes the drops are in the wrong place.
thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

Anonymous said...

Your cards are lovely, I really like that stamp set......onto the must have list it goes :-)

scrappykate said...

I love the soft tones in your cards, especially the bird on a branch.

Joyce said...

Three gorgeous creations, Lin.

Unknown said...

Really love your cards, simply beautiful!!!!

diana said...

Lovely cards! That stamp set is going on my must-have list. TFS ;-)

lindagrady said...

Love the floral cards; nicely done with these awesome new stamp sets.

Lynne said...

How awesome your cards are!

lynneatw said...

Love your cards.

KFlaherty said...

Such beautiful cards and the colors are so soft and gentle. I really like the pool and shallows card - stunning!

Carol from La Crosse said...

I really LOVE the FOREVER stamp set. You made a wide variety of very pretty cards.

Thanks for the inspiration!
This is a REALLY GREAT blog hop!!

SHartl said...

Your cards are beautiful and so elegant. I especially love the first one with that flower that looks almost real!

Unknown said...

Thanks for sharing your inspiration.

James Gray said...

Your cards are gorgeous! Thank you for sharing!

Andrea B. said...

What a versatile set - love what you made with the soft colors - so pretty! Thank you for sharing these.

ivy said...

What pretty cards Lin!!

Unknown said...

Amazing work

Kanan Pandya said...

What a elegant group of cards, Lin. Each one is so pretty with the soft and bright color combination and touch of pretty details, love all of them. Thanks for sharing it. :-)

Nana Griffin said...

Cool cards, nicely done!

jusaweecatnap said...

Beautiful cards. I particularly like the bird on a branch stamp and really love what you did with the last card, love everything about it.

Gail Mc Nerney said...

Very beautiful cards and an awsome stamp set......very creative and love the color....truly pretty cards!!!

Unknown said...

Lin, these are all lovely, but I'm totally in love with the middle one - those shades of blue get me every time! And now I want the stamp set - wish I'd gotten it when I had the chance - lol! Love what you did here!!!

Casey-Diane said...

Love the birds!

Scrapthat said...

Lovely cards! TFS
Dolly

Karla said...

Loving your cards!!!!!! Thanks for a chance to win!

Ria said...

Thank you for sharing these cards. I love the cornflower blue card. It's one of my favorite colors.

Cindi said...

Your cards are so elegant!!! I love them.

wimzcl1 said...


Simple but beautiful.

Pam said...

Love all of your cards! What a great stamp set.

Kathy H said...

Your cards are so beautiful!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!

Maureen Chandler said...

Your cards are lovely - thank you so much for sharing your talent!!

katemade designs said...

absolutely stunning cards.

Emily Leiphart said...

Gorgeous cards, Lin! Way to show off that spectacular stamp set. I've been eyeing it for myself! ;)

ArtGekko said...

So elegant - what great inspiration. Thanks for sharing!!

Becs Attwood said...

Such beautiful, elegant cards.Thanks for sharing.

Jenny W said...

Beautiful cards!!!

Amanda said...

The stamp set is gorgeous! You've really shown its versatility well. Your cards are lovely!

Ruth H said...

Lin, this set is perfect for the lovely cards that you do so well. Very clean and classy!!

Unknown said...

Lin all 3 are GORGEOUS!!! You NEVER disappoint! :) LOVE them all.

jennifer.essad said...

I'm amazed how layering color has such a great effect on the design. Your cards are beautiful, I look forward to the new products being available soon. Thanks for giving me a chance to participate.

Carey said...

The stamp set you used is awesome and your projects are too! Especially love the cornflower blue bird card.

Amrita said...

pretty cards! thanks for the inspiration!

Anonymous said...

Beautiful cards Lin! Never been a big fan of blue. But your last card is gorgeous!!

Anonymous said...

Those pearls add so much to the cards. What a great idea to add them!

Marsha said...

Beautiful cards! I love what you've done with this stamp set. It has been officially added to my wish list :)

Isha Gupta said...

Beautiful creations Lin. Love the soft feel to them too :)

Anonymous said...

Your cards are beautiful. The colors and designs are so peaceful.

loulou said...

Your cards are absolutely gorgeous. I love this Hero Arts set it is so beautiful

Lucy Newton said...

Lovely cards Lin!!!

cheiron said...

Lin you do magic with floral stamps! I just love your bird on the branch card...the colors are amazing!

jenbar said...

Love the cornflower blue card.

Kim D said...

Love that stamp set and your cards really show it off!

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