Hero Arts Anniversary Blog Hop – Day 3
Welcome to Day 3 of the Hero Arts 45th Anniversary Blog Hop!!! I’m honored to be a part of this hop and so proud of Hero Arts for their accomplishments!
I’m taking it back old school to shadow stamps and real flowers. Hero Arts released several “From the Vault” images for their anniversary. Theses stamps were some of my favorites to work with.
I stamped this first card using Smoke Ink with the Aged Shadow Stamp and also used the Hero Arts Dandelion die for my focal point. I’ve kept it clean and simple. This is such a quick card to make!
This next card features a technique I developed when I was with Hero Arts called Stamp Layering. I used the “From the Vault” Real Poppy with Butter Bar and Soft Yellow ink on the blossom portion and Field Greens for the stem.
The technique is simple, stamp with the darker inks first and without cleaning the stamp, ink it up with the lighter colors and stamp once more. The residual color from the darker inks stay on the rubber and will mix with the lighter ink giving you fresh new color tone between the two.
There are amazing prizes offered by some fabulous sponsors!! Leave a comment by Sunday, June 2 at 11:59pm PST on all 3 days of the hop for a better chance to win! Winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog next week.
Ready to hop along? Your next stop is to the amazing Tasnim Ahmed!!
Thanks for stopping by and have a fantastic crafty weekend!!!
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Elegant and beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing!
Elegant and beautiful cards! Thanks for sharing tips!
Have the shadow stamps and the real flower stamps so will be trying this!
Beautiful cards!!!
So sweet and I still have the aged shadow and poppy stamps!!
Absolutely beautiful cards Shari, the simple colors make for an elegant touch.
Very cool and elegant cards! And a big hooray to HeroArts on 45 impressive years in the biz!!
Beautiful cards … i have that poppy stamp!
Wow, these cards are so beautiful. The idea to die cut the dandelion over the stamping is stunning.
Hi Shari. I love the idea of stamp layering and not cleaning the ink off the stamp before restamping. I can be a bit lazy in that area so it’s nice to know you can create a unique look without clean stamps. BTW I love your work in general. You are an inspiration :)
This is so dreamy and beautiful!!!
Pretty cards!
Beautiful cards! I love them!
I love these cards. That shadow stamp is so pretty on both cards especially the monochromatic dandelion card.
Just love that aged shadow stamp!
Beautiful cards. I will get my shadow stamps out, and do a
little update. Love the diecut you used. Thanks.
Beautiful cards.
beautiful cards, loved how you used the die cut.
Oh my goodness! I’m definitely going to have to get the aged shadow stamp! Your cards are elegant and stunning, thank you for sharing!!
Fabulous cards!
Shari, you are such a fabulous artist…I so love your work! These cards are so simple, but so elegant! Thanks for sharing your awesome creativity with us! Happy 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! Your products are a staple in my craft room!
Maybe these stamps are from the vault; but “oldies, but goodies”
Great cards.
beautiful cards. thanks for sharing.
Lovely cards, particularly like the daisy and you subtlety and gentle hand with the card. Just. . . lovely, both.
The dandelion is so beautiful. Great cards.
Congrats Hero Arts on 45 years! Thanks for letting us share in the celebration!
amazing, i always knew that stamp was great. imdidn’t realize it’s age, butni still LOVE it.
thanks for the ideas
I like the poppy card.
The stamp layering is beautiful and I like the good use of that background stamp with the poppy. Your dandelion card is ethereal and beautiful. Love your artistry.
Such great cards! Love the simplicity and aged look.
These cards are just beautiful. I love all of my Hero Arts stamps….they are classics. Thank you so much for sharing these pretty cards today…..and for being a sponsor for this great Occasion. Thank you!
Soooo pretty, love them both!
Beautiful and elegant cas cards.
Love these cards. The design is so simple but so elegant. The Dandelion Die is on my wishlist.
Like that little black dress some stamps never go out of style. Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!
Beautiful cards! Dandelion is my favorite “flower”
Such striking cards. Simply beautuful! Thanks for sharing.
Elegant set of cards. Dandelion is my fav though
So beautiful!
how amazing are these flower cards!
Beautiful! Aged Shadow and Real Poppy are timeless.
Simple and beaocards. And thank you for sharing about the stamping layering technique. Ps.I love SSS and happy you’re part of and support the Hero Arts stamping community.
wonderful soft subtle cards.
Both cards are so elegant, Shari. Love the yellow and grey together!
Very cute clean and simple cards.
Beautiful card!!
I really love the techniques you used. The dimension in that dandelion die is awesome!! and the yellow with the stone is gorgeous!
I love the effects you created with your cards!
Wow!! I just love these cards – so simple but so eye-catching! Great colour combinations! Thanks for sharing your wonderful inspiration!
I love this simple yet beautiful look. So pretty.