Hello! I'm happy to be hopping along with a bunch of AMAZING artists today, to celebrate the launch of the 2016 Catalog products in the Hero Arts store. You should have made your way here from Tami's blog. I have the full list of hoppers down below, as well as info about a giveaway!
Today I'm playing with one of my favorite new dies in this release - the Paper Layering Mum Flower.
I made two cards for today's post. First, I cut the flower from vellum.
Hero Arts has a new line of Bold Inks - these are hybrid inks (a blend of dye and pigment), and they dry quickly and are permanent on most surfaces - including vellum! I made a mask by cutting the flower again out of regular paper, and trimming to remove the inner bits of the flower.
The ink was sponged onto the vellum, then a little gold stitching added to keep the panel in place. The message is from a new set of messages called Hello Gorgeous! - I love the fun and sometimes edgy sentiments in this set! I embossed the "you can do this" message in Brass embossing powder - LOVE this color!
Since I already had my Brass embossing powder out, I decided to go a little crazy and emboss an entire panel of cardstock with it, to use for cutting out another mum.
The background for this card is a gorgeous new Bold Prints cling stamp called Foliage. I stamped it in new Orchid Bold Ink on vellum.
The message for this one comes from another great new set called Dare to Dream - the sentiments in this one are a lot of "girl power" themes and I love it!
I'm the final stop on this blog hop - I hope you've enjoyed all of the amazing inspiration! The list of bloggers is copied below - check them out if you haven't already! Hero Arts is giving away four $25 shopping sprees, drawn from comments left across all blogs in the hop. Comment by 11:59pm PT on Sunday, February 14, and they will announce the winner on the Hero Arts blog the following week. Hop along and comment on every blog for more chances to win!
Hero Arts
Lia Griffith
Kelly Purkey
Jennifer McGuire
Yana Smakula
Lucy Abrams
Kristina Werner
Kathy Racoosin
Mariana Grigsby
Debby Hughes
Nichol Magouirk
Joan Bardee
Lydia Fiedler
Sandy Allnock
Julie Ebersole
Amy Tsuruta
Kelly Rasmussen
Suzanne Dahlberg
Wanda Guess
Clare Prezzia
Tami Hartley
Libby Hickson (this is me!)
And be sure to visit the Hero Arts store to check out all of the new goodies!!!
Thanks for stopping by!
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Those are gorgeous! I love the colors you used on the flower for the first one and the gold stitching looks great with it. The gold flower on the second one is just stunning - what a great idea to emboss the whole piece!
ReplyDeleteAwesome dimension! Beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteso cool!
ReplyDeleteThank you for showing your craft. I really enjoy the stamping and stamping on vellum, it is definitely the new it. Thanks to you, I have started crafting with my family who are not crafters but they are eager to participate and learn. It is evident that you truly enjoy your love for everything paper, once again thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the new Dimension dies.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the effect with the embossing powder!
ReplyDeleteLove love the colours of the stamp pads!!
ReplyDeleteYum!
Another fun die set!!! Such beautiful cards!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! Love this floral die!
ReplyDeleteCool dies and very stunning new inks. Your cards are very nicely done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOoOh! I love the embossed paper technique for the mum! Beautiful. What is this stamp set called?
ReplyDeleteI like the new dies. And the new vibrant inks. Good job.
ReplyDeleteThis Hero Arts die is so creative and eye-catching. I love the way you've colored everything and the stamp you used for the greeting! Great card!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Libby. I really love the Orchid coloured hybrid ink. I'll have to add it to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteNice ideas and inspiration! And very interesting new products...
ReplyDeleteWOW neat die set. Beautiful designed card...love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done! Love those wacky new sentiments, too!
ReplyDeleteWow, that flower looks amazing!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension on that crazy embossed flower!
ReplyDeleteI really like the three dimensional look that can be achieved on a card like this. Very pretty!
ReplyDeletethe Mum Flower die makes a beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI am really loving these dies. And colors. And sentiments. And flowers and fishes. And backgrounds! My brain is exploding, but I have loved them all! Thanks so much.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! The flowers are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteThe mum colored and cut on vellum is just beautiful! I appreciated the hint about cutting a mask before you colored. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWow - your cards are just amazing!!! Wonderful inspiration from your cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLibby, you have truly outdone yourself with these cards....they are absolutely stunning and I'm in love with that brass embossing powder! Thanks so much for the inspiration and it's so awesome for me to find some new talent! Looking forward to more of your creations!
ReplyDeleteWow! these are amazing!
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks Hero Arts for the chance to win.
Really nice. The new "3D" dies, like this one and the pineapple die, are fun.
ReplyDeleteThe new 3D dies are so interesting! Your square cards are quite striking.
ReplyDeleteWow!! These 3D dies are so cool!!! Love the colors you used!!
ReplyDeleteLove the dimension & colors!
ReplyDeleteI just love that gorgeous flower done in the brass embossing powder. Wicked cool!
ReplyDeleteSigh, this makes my heat embossing lovin' heart happy.
ReplyDeleteanother beautiful die which you highlighted beautifully. love the metallic
ReplyDeleteLove the gold
ReplyDeleteOh wow such beautiful creations!!! That die is awesome!
ReplyDeleteJust fantastic, what a cool, cool card.
ReplyDeleteThe gold is so cool! Love the dimension this die gives :)
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!! Thanks, Libby!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the layering flower.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the vellum flower with gold accents and the orchid color is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteGreat dimension. tammie
ReplyDeleteThat die looks fabulous with the foil cardtsock.
ReplyDeleteWow! 2 very dramatic cards. Thanks for sharing (so we can copy!)
ReplyDeleteCute cards!
ReplyDeleteThe sentiments are all great. Very nice to see some new ideas. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design - great bloghop.
ReplyDeleteThank you for such lovely inspiration. Your vellum card with the gold stitching is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteFun and unique cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your style and color choices.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love the new flower die, looks fabulous in gold!
ReplyDeleteYour vellum flower is so pretty and that gold one is very striking!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, the bronze embossing powder with the stand up petals of the mum is gorgeous!!! I will have to try this!
ReplyDeleteWow! I just love that brass flower!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous pop up cards! Love your designs!
ReplyDeleteTake care!
Michele
very nice!
ReplyDeleteLove that brass embossed paper you created. Real classy look.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards and I love both of the stamp sets that you used!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards - love the new mum die! And, the hybrid ink is fabulous. More things to add to my wish list.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Libby! Love the stamp sets that you used!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Jo
♥ Jo's Scrap Shack ♥
Gorgeous!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!
ReplyDelete2 great and very different looks thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHi Libby, I enjoy seeing your work and these cards are super fun.
ReplyDeleteI love the colors you used on the flower. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWowo this flower die make stunning cards !!!
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness Libby, how PRETTY! TFS!
ReplyDeleteOOOH, love how these dimensional flowers create such amazing cards. Especially love your GOLD floral card. WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! I do not know what else to say! Cheers.
ReplyDeleteThese are just beautiful, Libby! Love the colors and the pops of bling!
ReplyDeleteWOW, what an amazing die. On my wish list. TFS
ReplyDeleteThis is so gorgeous! That die is really amazing and this was a great idea!
ReplyDeleteSo many things I like on your post... the gold and orchid color together just pop.... I love the partial die cut flower... and those sentiments! Love!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. The gold just makes the color pop. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThey're both lovely!
ReplyDeleteOh! Wow! These cards are so cool! Love it!
ReplyDeleteLove the layering dies. I have the heart one from last month and it makes a unique card.
ReplyDeleteLove the brass flower
thanks for sharing.
Beautiful. Like the 3d effect.
ReplyDeleteThe colors-the stitching, the flower. Just gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards, loving it!
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card--soft colors, great die & gold detailing.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Like the dimension.
ReplyDeleteOh my, NEED these new sentiment stamps and that flower die knocks me out.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!!
ReplyDeleteJust love your beautiful cards! The bold inks look just fabulous! Going on my wishlist for sure!
ReplyDeleteSo inspiring!! Thanks for sharing Libby!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the brass embossing!! And the flower looks SO pretty cut from vellum!!
ReplyDeletePurple - my favorite!
ReplyDeletePretty cards I like the new bold ink.
ReplyDeleteWow, so pretty! I love the color combo!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Thanks for the inspiration. :D
ReplyDeleteAmazing! I love the colors!!
ReplyDeleteBold inks for bold flowers!
ReplyDeleteLove that sentiment stamp and the beautiful paper layering mum die.
ReplyDeleteWow, gorgeous cards with the bold inks, love all the variations!
ReplyDeleteI like that embossing powder too - thanks for sharing your creations
ReplyDeleteThose cards are fun.
ReplyDeleteThose sentiments are awesome
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful die and the purple and gold are a lovely combination!
ReplyDeleteLovely card libby!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card. Love, love, love that orchid hybrid ink!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, especially the sentiments!
ReplyDeleteWow! Just WOW! That gold flower is stunning, and the pretty purples on the other card are gorgeous, too! Love these cards!
ReplyDeleteI love the paper layering dies!
ReplyDeleteI love the purple and the flower die!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards Libby! Love the purple and gold
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful die & even more beautiful cards!! Love the Brass embossing!
ReplyDeleteA Beautiful die & even more beautiful cards!! Love the Brass embossing!
ReplyDeleteDare to Dream is wonderful! Love the colors. Best of all I love being able to see all of you on this blog hop show case the products. I would love them all but now must decide on only one of six on the must have list :-(.
ReplyDeleteSuch an amazing color!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteIt took me 2 days but I am at the end of the blog hop. My legs are tired from all this hopping! LOL I have seen some amazing cards on all the blogs and yours are also amazing. Wow! I love the sentiment too although I wish they sold it with just that sentiment. I'm not sure if I would use all the ones in the package. Anyone want to go in it with me and we'll split up the stamps? LOL I had so much fun doing this hop and I can't wait to do another one. Thank you for the beautiful cards and the beautiful inspiration. I love them!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous!
ReplyDeleteVery creative!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are amazing!!! Love what you did on the second card, I must try this!
ReplyDeleteJust in time for Easter with those colors
ReplyDeleteLove the color ink used in the card.what a amazing card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects!!!! Love it!
ReplyDeletewow, awesome cards:-)
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspirations. Love those sentiments stamp sets.
ReplyDeleteLove to see the dies used, great inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love that purple and gold together!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are fabulous! I love the 3D effect this die creates.
ReplyDeleteThe colors are inspiring! Thank you so much for sharing these cards. The blog hop has been a blast!
ReplyDeleteWow! Simply stunning!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the colors and texture the flowers add. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove this popped up card--all your cards are so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBoth your cards are gorgeous but I love the purple one!
ReplyDeleteReally amazing. Love it!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Maaaaan, need to get to my craft room now!!!
ReplyDeleteWoah! Amazing and brilliant!
ReplyDeleteI'm amazed with your talents, Libby! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteWow Libby these cards are super powerful. The blossom itself is really the star of the show here and so impressed with how bold and vibrant the cards are both in color and design.
ReplyDeleteLove all these inspiring sentiments! Your card is so elegant!
ReplyDeleteLibby - so cool! And I love that new stamp set, hello gorgeous too! Too funny!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! love the dimension.
ReplyDeleteSo much color and great techniques. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhoa! These new dies are "cray cray".
ReplyDeleteLike the layering, sparkle & so much more. Have a BEE-utiful day!
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
Such beautiful colors! And I love the dimension of this die cut! Guess I have ANOTHER thing to purchase! lol Thanks for beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the bold colors.
ReplyDeleteVery fun cards. The brass embossing powder is pretty against the new Orchid bold ink. I also love the new Hello Gorgeous stamp set. It looks really versatile.
ReplyDeleteCute idea! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery inspiring ideas. I like the dimension the cards have.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful and love the dimension. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Gorgeous cards. Love the mum die.
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards & new release! Lovin' it! Thanks for the chance to win!
ReplyDelete~God bless~
Gorgeous cards! The new hybrid inks are definitely on my wish list - especially if they stamp well on vellum.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! I love how the mum pops out on the page. Simply beautiful.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I can see that I'll be buying some more ink. Gorgeous colors.
ReplyDeleteSwoon, both of these designs are so wonderful, Libby! I adore the way that you embossed the mum, such a brilliant and beautiful idea! Loving all of the gold!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards love the purple flower so pretty!
ReplyDeleteI love the use of vellum on cards! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteAww, so pretty and girly.
ReplyDeletePretty cards! Lvoe those dies.
ReplyDeleteLove these new dies that give such great dimension!! You made such lovely cards using them.
ReplyDeleteThe dimension it gives is so cool.
ReplyDeleteLove the new partial cut dies. Very inspirational. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the colors and dimension on the purple card. It's really vibrant.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. These dies are awesome.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty! I love the metallic gold with that flower!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS cards!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW - what an EXCITING and BEAUTIFUL die - LOVE IT!!!
LOVE your cards too, the vellum flower is a DELIGHT and so clever inking vellum, the golden flower is GLORIOUS => THANK YOU for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION ... and CRAFTY TEMPTATION :)
Embossing the whole panel is a neat idea. The bronze and orchid ink are so pretty together.
ReplyDeleteWOWOWOWOWOWOW!! SUPER AWESOME!! SO INSPIRED and LOVING the New Products!! THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)
ReplyDeleteThanks, Libby, for sharing your cards and techniques with us. What a fascinating die! These are new to me. I love the all-over embossing on the mum. Thanks again for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWow, Libby - just love your mum cards, especially the vellum one!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. What a great die.
ReplyDeleteSuper and cute mum card with paper layering touch. Nice technique and love the color ink.
ReplyDeleteWhat a unique and fancy flower die! I love the modern look and the colors you used.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the colors & the way you used the completely embossed panel!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Really like the colors used!
ReplyDeleteI love these dimensional dies! They really make the cards pop! Your lavender and gold color combo is really pretty too.
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post & really like cut out part dies! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteEnjoyed your post & really like cut out part dies! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteFabulous use of vellum, and I love the bold colors. Amazing dies--love the layering.
ReplyDeleteThis is a must have! The colors of the stamps are great.
ReplyDeleteLovely designs, TFS!
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day!
Always interested in tips on working on vellum. Gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely purple colored flowers. I love the gold too.
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