Welcome to Day 2 of our Hop, featuring stamps from the new 2016 release and Winter Catalog!
From 2009 - 2012, Hero Arts put together classes of 4 to 8 "Hero Hostesses" for a 4-month term. Our job was to make people feel welcome in the Hero Arts Flickr group, and to contribute our work using Hero Arts stamps. There ended up being 36 of us before the program was discontinued, and as we were a kind of crafting sorority, we coined "sista" as the name we called each other. I treasure these ladies, and have a soft spot in my heart for each of them and Hero Arts. I am so excited to be reunited with my Hostess sisters again this year, and I thank Hero Arts for enabling this reunion!
You should have arrived here from the amazing Kathy Racoosin's blog. If you want to start from the beginning of today's hop, just visit the Hero Arts Blog to get our lineup.
I love their birds this year, so I chose 2 bird sets, Vintage Christmas Post and Color Layering Cardinal, and made 2 cards with each set.
supplies: white and red cardstock, Hero Arts Vintage Christmas Post, Ombre Green, Wet Cement, old paper, and Onyx Black inks, Joy Stamp & Cut die and matching stamps
I love the faint script in this set and stamped it randomly all over my panel before adding my other elements. I used my mini Misti and Jennifer McGuire's tutorial for mirror stamping to make a 2nd cardinal, and then colored them as a male and female. We always see cardinal couples together at our feeders, and they add such lovely color to our dull winters!
My 2nd card with this set is much more CAS in design. I paired it with one of my all-time Hero Arts sentiment sets, which is sadly retired. When you listen to cardinals outside, "Cheer, Cheer, Cheer" is one of their songs, so I thought this sentiment was a good one.
My 2nd card with this set is much more CAS in design. I paired it with one of my all-time Hero Arts sentiment sets, which is sadly retired. When you listen to cardinals outside, "Cheer, Cheer, Cheer" is one of their songs, so I thought this sentiment was a good one.
supplies: white and red cardstock, Vintage Christmas Post, (retired) Miracle of the Holidays sentiment, Punch ink, evergreen bough distress ink, snowflake stencil and modelling paste, Prisma glitter, adhesive foam squares
My next cards use the fabulous Color Layering Cardinal.
Isn't this multi-step stamp amazing? And it's not hard at all to line everything up. I used 3 different red inks and my misti to stamp him, then fussy-cut him and set him aside. Starting with a white card folded at the top, I trimmed and added a blue watercolor wash design paper. Next I embossed a piece of acetate with the snowflake folder, trimmed it, leaving about an inch at the top, scored it close to the design, and then secured it to the card with double-stick tape on the back. To finish I cut the pine branches and stamped and trimmed my sentiment, and added them to the front of the card over the acetate. And lastly the cardinal was popped above everything else, and I sprinkled on a few sequins for sparkle. I think this sentiment would work for all seasons, not just for winter/Christmas!
I liked the way the snowflakes looked with him, so I made another card using the same embossing folder, and this time I used more of the accessory stamps in the set, and added a woodgrain panel.
supplies: white cardstock, board dp, Hero Arts Color Layering Cardinal stamp set and Joy die, Pale Tomato, Red Royal, and Raspberry Jam red inks, Ombre green ink, Winter Flurry embossing folder, adhesive foam squares
Hero Arts is offering TWO $25.00 shopping sprees to our hop readers! One will be chosen from those who comment on the blogs along yesterday's hop and one from those in today's hop, and there will also be a bonus prize chosen from comments left at the Hero Arts blog on each day! The more commenting you do, the better your chances - deadline for commenting is Sunday, Oct. 30, by 11:59 pm Pacific time.
Hero Arts is offering TWO $25.00 shopping sprees to our hop readers! One will be chosen from those who comment on the blogs along yesterday's hop and one from those in today's hop, and there will also be a bonus prize chosen from comments left at the Hero Arts blog on each day! The more commenting you do, the better your chances - deadline for commenting is Sunday, Oct. 30, by 11:59 pm Pacific time.
Now it's time to hop on over to my friend Linda Wetterlin's blog - I know you'll love what she's made for today!
Here's the list for today's hop, in case you get lost:
Lin Brandyberry - that's me!
155 comments:
You have captured a vintage Christmas!! Beautiful cards.
Such stunning cards Lin, each of your card designs are beautifully crafted, love that first one ( it looks like a piece of artwork ready to be framed:-)))))
Lin, these are lovely - hard to pick a favorite, but I think the color combo in the second card speaks to me most (color nut that I am)!
Lin! Way to rock the cardinal...your cards are beautiful!
Gorgeous! Love the layout and the JOY die. I just ordered the Joy stamp and cut!
Oh Lin, these are outstanding! What amazing cards.
Very classy card, love Hero Arts products!
Beautiful cards!
Wow Lin - just love your quartet of cardinal cards!! All amazing but I especially love the look of the one with the embossed acetate. Will definitely have to try that technique! So great hopping with you - you are a hard act to follow though LOL!!
Wow, they are all just beautiful. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent!
Your cardinals are beautiful Lin, fabulous cards!
lovely - I really like the cardinal pair
Put those cardinals to work. Great job.
wonderful cardinals!
Each one of the cards is awesome !
The acetate embossing is an amazing touch. Love these cards.
Beautiful ideas! Love what you've done with the cardinal and all of your fabulous backgrounds. Thanks for sharing on the blog hop!!
My favorite thing about each of your cards is the background and the way you created each peace with multilayers. So beautiful. Love the scripty background stamp. I think I need that!
What beautiful cards, especially the Joy to the World card!
Wow, 4 stunning layered and stamped cards. So inspired to start Christmas cards now!
Love the embossed acetate. Thank you for sharing!
Beautiful cardinal cards!
Lin your cards are so beautiful! I love how they all have a warm rustic old fashioned Christmas charm. Very happy to be hopping along with you and the Hostess crew!
It never occurred to me to emboss acetate, it's beautiful. The cardinal layering stamp is becoming one of my favorites.
Your cards are beautiful.
Wow, Lin! These are all beautiful, but my fave is the first - love the female cardinal.
So much gorgeousness here, Lin! Every card is equally beautiful and wonderful! As a fellow bird lover, with a fondness for the cardinals at our feeder, I love how you were inspired by your own feathered friends!
love, love, love your cards!! love that cardinal!
Love the double birds card. So lovely
Love the vintage double bird card!
Such beautiful cards, Lin! I love cardinals, too. When the leaves are all off the tress, the bright red birds look like Christmas ornaments against the landscape! And so do your cardinals. I can't pick a fave....all just gorgeous:) Love all the textures and techniques.
I love the cardinals! Your cards are gorgeous!
Brilliant job, Lin! Love that you showcased this awesome cardinal set and I love the inspiration that you provide!! Each one of them is well-balanced and composed! Thank you also for helping me organize this hop. I wouldn't have done it without you! Happy hugs!
These cards are absolutely gorgeous! These cardinals are so festive-looking, and you showcased them beautifully!
Oh my - impossible to chose a favorite among these beauties! Thank you so much for sharing them with us! I will be saving your examples to spark creativity for future Christmas cardmaking sessions!
Beautiful cards and brautiful birds!
Très astucieux l'acétate embossé. Ma p est la dernière avec le fond en bois
Wow! I just love all your cards. You've showcased some of my new favorite Hero Arts stamps and I think I really need to get shopping!
My gosh They are all my favorites
For me, Cardinals = winter and holiday time. I so love that you included a mama cardinal and not just the handsome papa's.
What beauties. I love all the cards, so elegant and sharp. I'm afraid my list for more goodies is growing.
So happy to be part of this fab hop.
I love how you did the mirror image & created a female cardinal! Absolutely adorable! Great inspiration, thanks
Each of the cards are quite beautiful. I must admit the first one really appeals to me in so many ways-love the mirror image, the colors and the message. Gorgeous.
My favourite is that last cardinal card. I'm really enjoying this blog hop.
Gorgeous cards. I love the cardinal set. tfs
Each bird card is just a delight Lin! I love the rustic feel of the last card with the wood grain panel.
Beautiful cards. Love the cardinals. Thank you for sharing
Gorgeous cards and
I love the acetate
card! Looks so
pretty with the
embossing.
Carla from Utah
Wonderful projects!
Oh, I just love Cardinals. We get a few here during the winter (in So. FL) & I just love looking for them. Your cards are all fabulous, lovely designs.
Beautiful cards! The embossed acetate is stunning. Thank you for the inspiration.
Your cardinal cards are stunning, the embossed snowflakes on acetate looks awesome, and I love the woodgrain panel too. Gorgeous!
Absolutely beautiful cards!
I just love your cards - the look is classic and beautiful!
Wow .... absolutely beautiful cards! Love all the cardinals! :)
Utterly gorgeous cards Lin x
Beautiful, classy cards! Love those birds. I haven't tried the mirror image technique but I sure want to try now. Thanks for the inspiration.
These are so gorgeous! The cardinals are so sweet and the two stamp sets really complement each other. Love the different backgrounds, so beautiful!
So pretty, I especially love the Joy to the World card.
Wow, Lin! Each one of your cards is amazing! The different designs you've come up with using those bird sets are wonderful! It's been so fun reuniting with you and all the hosti! Hugs! ♥
Awesome cards. Love the 2 bird card. The Vintage Christmas Post is on my wish list. Thank you for sharing your fantastic ideas.
Oh Lin, you have created such wonderful cardinal cards! Brilliant designs and I love all the special details you have on each and every card! Unfortunately we don't have cardinals here so I didn't realise the female has different colouring - your one looks so pretty! It's been so much fun hopping with you again :)
Wow, your cardinal cards are just gorgeous - thanks you for sharing them with us:)
Love that yellowy cardinal the best!
Your cards are so lovely and the the birds are so beautiful!!
Love the cardinals on your cards. Simply beautiful.
Oh beautiful! This is the first time I've seen anyone colour one of the cardinals as the female. It's stunning! We get pairs nesting in our cedar hedge every year also. Gorgeous cards!
All of these cards are amazing, Lin! Your first card with the mirrored cardinal really blew me away. I love how you coloured the female and that set is on my wish list. It’s been so fun hopping with all my hostess sisters again!
Your cards are great, I especially love the woodgrain panel.
Beautiful cards! Love the script in the background of the first card!
The cardinals are fantastic.
Love the different pieces of
greenery that they are sitting on.
thanks for sharing some wonderful
cards.
The coloring on the Cardinals is wonderful. Each one a distinct amazing difference in the look.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
The cards are really gorgeous. I am falling in love with the Cardinal set!
Pretty cards. TFS
fantastic cards Lin - especially love the first two!
Such beautiful creations!! Love "Joy" cards, of course!
L-O-V-E the first card!
What a beautiful collection of cards
I love them all, Lin! I like the idea of the embossed acetate, but I thought the second version was just as beautiful. Always love your creations.
Wow such intricate artwork!
You've set my festive spirit a-flame with your gorgeous cardinal cards! WOW!
~carol
I love watching the cardinals in my backyard! Yours are beautiful. Thank you.
Beautiful cards! I love the layering cardinal set!
Oh my goodness, Lin, your cards are amazing! I love the beautiful embossed detail you added! I loved reading your description of our hostess sisterhood, i feel the same!
Oh wow these cards featuring the lovely birds are awesome!! I especially like the one with the embossed acetate!! Thanks for the inspirations!
Such a gorgeous set of cards, Lin. It's a hard choice but I think your first is my favourite: SO pretty :-).
A very pretty collection of cards Lin. Each one is so lovely. Thanks for sharing with us.
Beautiful assortment of cards Lin. They are very unique!
Sista Lin! Fabulous, fabulous cards! So many have enabled me to get that cardinal stamp set. It's been so fun getting together for this reunion! Sistas forever!
Beautiful cardinal cards!
All the cards are beautiful but the first one is so gorgeous. I love that look.
Gorgeous cards! Love the pretty cardinals!
Beautiful card designs Lin! Your backgrounds are all so lovely.
Awwww, my precious Lin!! Your designs are the epitome of the holiday season, right on point with colors and festive appeal! Have always loved your style of embossing and layering! So glad to be joining you again this year!
Oh these are just beautiful! TFS
Lin, I love each and every card! Your cardinals are beautiful and all the different designs are so creative. Thanks again for all you've done to help with the hop! It's been such fun to hop with you again! :)
The cardinal has become my favorite. Your cards are beautiful.
Love your cards, just gorgeous!!
Oooh, these are beautiful!
Wow - your cards are just incredible!! The cardinals are just striking, I love the first card where you used a mirror image. What a way to stretch your stamps!
Your cards are wonderful!!!
These are beautiful Lin, I especially LOVE the first one!!
LOVE the vintage feel of your first card - just beautiful!
Nice cards!
Wow, you rocked these cards!
All your cardinal cards are stunning! You've sold me on both of these sets. Cardinals are one of my favorite holiday images.
Amazing Lin!!! Love that cardinal...I have him at home and can't wait to ink him up!! xoxoxoxox
Sweet birds! Nice!
I love these cardinal cards, especially the little boy and girl! I also love that background and the acetate that was embossed. Truly fabulous cards!
I love the Cardinals cards. Great job!
Love the scotch pine branch stamp. Your acetate embossing is wonderful!
Beautiful, beautiful cards, Lin! Thanks for sharing.
Your cardinal cards are beautifully done!
Cute, cute cards. I love all of your cardinals. Beautiful job.
The script does make for a great background. Love the mirror stamping you did for the bird. I like the acetate embossed snowflake background.
Lin, what a prolific example of your beautiful work using these fabulous HA stamps. I was not aware of the sisterhood, but it is a great encouragement for the rest of us. Cheers!
Wow!! Beautiful cards!! Love the cardinal stamp!! Beautiful designs!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Thanks for the amazing projects once again. :)
Very nice cardinals and with all different looks! I like those snowflakes embossed on the wood grain and the birds of course. That script on the background also looks really great.
Beautiful cards!!!
Wow! I just LOVE these gorgeous birds! Every detail is fantastic! Beautiful!
Oh my, these are all so gorgeous. You did a wonderful job on reversing the one cardinal.
Oh, Lin! THESE are each and all amazing! I love cardinals (as did my precious mom), and I love each card and how you've so beautifully designed them...all with a sweet cardinal (or two) on them! And I love how you've staged each one! Ooh, you are amazing, sweet friend! What a fun blog hop celebration!! Hugs and love! xoxo
What a great idea for a hop! I do look furrowed to checking everyone's creations :-)
LOVE these cardinal themed cards Lin - so beautiful :-)
WOW; jaw-dropping gorgeous holiday cards. I love all of them. Would love to be on your holiday card list.
Absolutely gorgeous cards! Must get the color layering cardinal!
I just love that cardinal and all your cards are beautiful! Thanks so much!!
All of these cards are striking!
Your cards are absolutely lovely!
Wonderful card variations. Definitely want to try that embossed acetate. What a clever idea!
That reverse image duo of cardinals was elegant and beautiful!
Love love love the cardinals - my mother's favorite.
Such lovely cards! Really like the embossed acetate on the second last one!
I absolutely love cardinals and you have done am amazing job with this stamps! Love the vintage feel
All of your cards are just stunning Lin! Beautiful!
Such a beautiful card! Love it a lot!
The cardinals are truly beautiful! Love the stamp and love your coloring!
Wonderful cards! I love those cardinals!!!
Lin,
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards. I especially like the embossed cards. The embossing on acetate is a technique I can't wait to try. Your creativity is inspiring.
Cheryl
WOW - your Cardinal cards are all stunning. I particularly like the first one where you have made your pair. Beautifully done Lin.
THese are all gorgeous! Love the cardinal!
Great cards! I really like the text in the background on your first card! Thanks for sharing.
love all of them, but the woodgrain and snowflakes are just lovely together!
Such beautiful bird "scenes". I think I need this cardinal!
These birds are beautiful!
Wow Lin! Your cards are absolutely stunning! Your snowflake acetate is a must try! The wood panel on the next card is so striking! Thanks for the inspiration and for the opportunity to win!
I adore cardinals!
Sow much fun and beauty in your cards. Amazing !!
All your cards are just beautiful!
I've always loved cardinals and yours look so life like! Thank you for sharing your work!
Wow, those cardinals look so real! What an amazing layering stamp set! Lovely cards, thanks for sharing!
Lin, I love your beautiful bird holiday cards! I love the multi-step cardinal stamp set, but of the cards you did, I think I like the first one the most. I can imagine discovering them on a long winter walk into the woods. Thank you for sharing.
I just love cardinals and the soft colors to go with it!! Recipients sure to love it!! Thanks for joining the ODBD challenge!!
So lovely!
THose birds are just so sweet!
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