Friday, December 09, 2011

On the 9th Day of December...it's the HERO ARTS BLOG HOP

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Hi there!

Are you ready?! I have something super-special for you today. And I'm so excited I can't stand it! Welcome,everyone, to the the 2012 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop!

I always love it when I can promote my favorite companies especially when I can combine them with my love for BasicGrey and today I get to do just that! The awesome folks at Hero Arts generously sent me a few of their 2012 Catalog releases and they are gorgeous!

For the below layout, you *might* be able to tell that I tried to channel my inner Stephanie Dagan (*tried* being the operative word!). I've always been a huge fan of both hers and Susan Weinroth's and the way they are able to include so much eye candy within a clean and linear style. I'm not sure I got there, but it's so much fun to play around with a different style every now and then. :)

The CL570 This is Big clear stamps ended up being just perfect for this layout about my son making his first Honor Roll! As I'm still a bit too nervous to stamp directly onto a project, I first stamped onto my chosen papers before I then punched or cut out the design. For "Whoo Hoo" I stamped with clear Versamark ink, then embossed it with white Zing! When I was done, it was just a tad *too* white for the page's creamy colors so I took some brown chalk ink and rubbed it over it just a bit to tone it down. The other stamps in this set that I used are the "This is BIG", "WOW" and "You can do it!" What a great collection, right?!

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Supplies: Hero Arts Stamps CL570 THIS IS BIG; BasicGrey OXFORD papers, Element stickers, alpha stickers, glazed brads; chipboard elements; American Crafts ZING! Embossing Powder and ink; Versamark ink.

Here's a few close-ups of these amazing stamps....
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I'd love it if you'd leave a comment telling me what you love about Hero Stamps, BasicGrey, stamping or all of the above! By leaving a comment, you will be entered for a chance to win one of five prize packs that include brand new 2012 Catalog stamps that will be chosen from ALL of the blog hop comments received by midnight PST on Monday, December 12, and will be announced on the Hero Arts blog shortly thereafter. So that means MANY chances to get your name in!


So hop on over to the next blog in our chain - BASICGREY!! (I know, you're shocked, right?!)

Remember, if you find a link in our hop that just doesn't work, you can always hop back to the Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop.


OH! And just a couple more things I have to share:


BasicGrey has loved teaming up with Hero Arts who produces beautiful, high-quality cling rubber, wood and clear acrylic stamps with BasicGrey's collections. As an added treat for one week only, all available BasicGrey Hero Arts stamps are 20% off MSRP at basicgrey.com! Click here to see everything available! (PS, click Buy Online to filter only those available).


And my Nordic Holiday giveaway is still open in the post below! Just click here after leaving your comment for Hero Arts! (So many chances to win, why you'd think it must be CHRISTMAS! :D)


Happy Thursday!


Enjoy your day!
xoxo,

kg

637 comments:

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theresa said...

I love your scrapbook page. The papers work so well for this layout

Terrie L said...

Awesome layouts, and use of the new HA sentiment stamps. Thanks for sharing!

cal8007 said...

I love the hero art stamp rubber - all the images come out very clear! Your layout is Big!! LOL
Congrats to your son!

Thanks for the chance to win some hero stamps!

Carmen L

Phyllis Beaver said...

Love the way you used the new HA stamps in your layout! HA stamps are really the basis for most of my stamping. I own a lot of them and can't wait to own some of these new ones! Thanks for sharing with us!

Carol Mc said...

Wonderful layout. thanks for the chance to win.

Hirty said...

Loving this hop - thanks for your fab ideas and style!

Cindy Gratton said...

What a great layout! Your son is going to love looking at this "special time" captured for him, for years to come! Those BIG words are going to come in really handy on many of my future cards!

Holly Preslar-Wilson said...

I love Hero Arts for all of the fabulous designs you can use in sooooo many different ways, on many different projects. They are just so versatile!

marymac said...

Basic grey has alway been one of my favorite brands.

Tee said...

I love Basic grey..the papers and stamp co-ordinate and that makes things so easy...and Hero arts..I love love their quality...and variety..I'm addicted to collecting all the HA background stamps!!

kaori said...

Cards, layouts, these stamps are so perfect !!!

Sue D said...

Fabulous layout--I like the big sentiments. Love the creative process of stamping.

Amy M. said...

What a great way to celebrate getting on the honor roll! These stamps are so versatile I love it. Thank you so much for sharing your creation!

Anonymous said...

wow, These stamps work SUPER with your LO, thanks for sharing AND the inspiration!
Ruth M

forpahl5 said...

great page! Thanks for sharing!

Tammie J. said...

I'm a big fan of Hero Arts and BasicGrey! Great layout - thanks for the inspiration. I'll be back to your blog for another visit!

karenelr said...

I love seeing how you used the stamps on your layout! They worked so perfectly. It just shows me how much I want the "This is Big" set! Thanks for your creativity!

marymac said...

Love the warm colors of basic grey, one of my favorite line along with hero art stamps.

Teresa Castaneda said...

I love your layout. My son just received honor roll too. Great inspiration for me to use my favorites - my son, Hero Arts, and Basic Grey.

Irene said...

Oh so fun!!!! You really gave me additional inspiration on how to use this fabulous new stamp set!

Agata said...

Wonderful layout! Love how the stamps go well with your design!

Margaret said...

what a super layout. Love how we can use stamps for more than just card-making.

Sue Alger said...

I know what you mean about stamping directly of scrapbook layouts. And your suggestion to stamp on another piece of paper and then it is a great idea. Love your layout.

Anonymous said...

Basic Grey + Hero Arts = a perfect match!

Pat said...

Just love it when someone gives me new ways to use stamps on my scrapbook p!ages--Thank You

Debbie S. said...

what a good idea for a page accent.

Nichol said...

I love this LO, so nice to see the stamps used on a LO

Lori C said...

Great layout! I love being able to tap into my creative side using stamps and designer papers... and I love being able to craft with my DD and watch her creativity blossom.

Lori (hoopitydoo@gmail.com)

JMcKnite said...

Terrific page. Love all the elements without it looking cluttered.

Lynn said...

Beautiful design! Thank you for sharing your ideas.

Linda L said...

Love 'em!

Anonymous said...

Great stamps for Congrats! cards.

paula tracy williamson said...

This is a beautiful, fun and ah-mazing layout!

Donna S said...

I just love seeing how these new stamp sets are being used!

Wendy said...

This is my favorite 2012 set from Hero Arts. I love the WOW stamp...that's my initails. Hero Arts makes great durable original designs of stamps.

Sandy said...

What a great page! The pride shows through thanks to Hero Arts stamps:)

Gina said...

I have trouble using stamp on scrapbook pages but these are perfect!!!

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