Hi everyone,
Welcome to the Hero Arts 2012 Hero Hosti Blog Hop! You should be arriving here from the ever so talented Sue McRae's blog. If you haven't been following along with the blog hop please start at the Hero Club Blog to get all the details. Also, Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day this week, including each day's starting post at the Hero Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning! Also, if you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Club Blog. (Please report broken links to Tami).
I had SO much fun creating for this hop! Hero Arts stamps really do make it easy :)
Here are my cards:
This one is pretty self explanatory so I'll just share the supplies I used. :)
Supplies (For You):
- For You Gifts
- Single Starburst
- Snow Layering paper
- Iris Chalk Ink
- Punch Chalk Ink
- Cerulean Chalk Ink
- Other: (small envelope - Michaels, Prismacolor pencil crayons, Versafine black ink, cash)
I wanted to try something different with this next one to give this image a really soft look...
- Heat emboss Large Flower Background on a piece of Snow Layering paper using white embossing powder.
- Press watermark ink pad over entire image and color in the different areas using Pebble Inc chalks. I found the blending stumps worked well for smaller areas. Wipe away access with paper towel and adhere to card base.
- Tie ribbon around card, making a bow.
- Embellish with threaded button.
- Large Flower Background
- Snow Layering paper
- White Embossing Powder
- VersaMark Watermark Ink
- Other: (Blending Stumps, Pebbles Inc pearlescent chalks, May Arts silk ribbon, Doodlebug Designs button, crochet thread)
I think this one is pretty self explanatory too. Do feel free to email me if you have questions about any of the cards. :)
Supplies (Thinking of You Daisies):
- Daisies
- Daisy Outline Pattern
- Say It All
- Carnation Folded Cards
- Spun Sugar Distress Ink
- Clear Embossing Powder
- Blush Mixed Accents
- Other: (Versafine black ink, Le Plume alcohol markers)
Thanks so much for hopping by and a big thank you to Hero Arts for inviting all us past Hosti to participate in this fun blog hop! This is your last stop for today. Be sure to head back over to the Hero Club Blog tomorrow for the last day of the blog hop!
Edited to add: Although the comment section seems to be working for some people I've heard from others that they aren't able to leave comments on my blog post. So sorry about this! I've checked my settings and everything seems fine there so blogger must just be mad at me about something. ;) If you try to comment and aren't able to do so, feel free to leave an additional comment for me at the Hero Arts blog. Tami assures me that it will count towards the prize. :)
Wow Sarah you have been busy creating and coloring. Already you are a beautiful at coloring but, I shouldn't be surprised. You are so talented. Love each card but, the purple flowers are calling my name. So lucky to have many memories of our hostessing together. Hugs, Kathy
ReplyDeleteWow gorgeous cards, Sarah! Love the pretty colours on the first card and the fun way of giving a gift of cash! Your second card is so soft and dreamy looking - wonderful effect with the techniques you used! Love the pretty flowers and gorgeous design on your last card!
ReplyDeleteExtremely pretty and soft cards Sarah!
ReplyDeleteMay God bless you today!
sweet cards Sarah! Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring!
ReplyDeleteSOOOOOOOO beautiful--each one of them! I didn't even know there is the "for you gift stamp"! AWESOME job on showcasing these stamps! LOVE your style, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteall your cards are so lovely but have to confess i am in love with your thinking of you card its simply gorgeous!!!thank you so much for this wonderful inspiration.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Great cards :)
ReplyDeleteLove the clean and simple look of the daisies.
ReplyDeleteyour cards are so pretty. For You is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Sarah. And the second one is so soft. For me, that a new technique in card making. I shall try it myself, too. Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, all of them! Great creations!
ReplyDeletecdring at comcast dot net
Beautiful cards! Love the flowers exploding behind the beautiful lady and presents. Lovely embossed and chalks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. I really love the Think of You Daisies card. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards but I LOVE the thinking of you card...it SO pops!
ReplyDeleteLove how varied each of your cards is, Sista; and love seeing some new stamps, too! Well done, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I'm in awe of that second one. It's so soft and pretty, the technique is so neat. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat for you gifts stamp is so cute! Love the cards Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWhat lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS GORGEOUS Cards Sarah.....I really want that Starburst Stamp now!! Hard to pick a Fave...I Love them all!! xoxoxo!!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards, thanks for the wonderful inspiration! Love the bright colors!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Sarah! NOW I also need that starburst stamp!Simply darling they way you designed that card!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Love the pairing of the Single Starburst and Gifts for You on your first card - so fun! Your second card is amazing! So soft and pretty - what a cool technique that is! Beautiful, purple daisies too! The perfect way to end day four! Wonderful work! :)
ReplyDeleteThe cards are so pretty. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the fun way you used the Single Starburst and your second card has such a soft, dreamy and romantic feel to it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the soft and airy feel to them!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards Sarah - all so different and all so stunning. Beautiful.
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, Sarah!! just love your new idea with BG403...hadn't seen that before! nice
ReplyDeletetechnique!! this clean and simple style is
really great the more you see of it!!
thanks.
Barbara H
I love the "Thinking of You" card!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Sarah! I especially like the "Thinking of You" card. Love the colors!
ReplyDeletesuch cheerful, colorful cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love the flower card! Great job!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards Sarah.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! My favorite is the 2nd one... Love the soft and dreamy look of it.
ReplyDeleteWhat a terrific trio of cards, Sarah! That starburst makes such a happy bg! And I love the softness you got with that large flower bg - so dreamy! Your last card is so pretty, too! Beautiful colouring on all of them! Fantastic work! I'm so honored to be hopping with you today!
ReplyDeletegreat cards, sarah!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Sarah! I love how you made the first one able to hold cash! :> Such fun cards! Love your soft sweet one too! :>
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing these cards & ideas! ;-)
ReplyDeletegorgeous! love that watercolor effect!
ReplyDeleteloving the watercolour.
ReplyDeleteLove the bursts of color and vibrancy in all the cards. You really knocked it out of the ballpark, Sarah!! Fab work, as always!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Love all the bright and vibrant colors and the watercolor effect is fantastic. Great work!
ReplyDeleteMMM-mmmm-mmmm! These cards are fabulous, Sarah! It's just impossible to pick a favorite! (I especially like your envelope for goodies on the front of the card with the shopper!)
ReplyDeleteLove the watercolors. Thanks for sharing these cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat projects Sarah! I really love this hop, so many different style! Good to see the different things you can make with the same stamp!
ReplyDeletebeautiful card...love your creativity..
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Love the details and the colors.
ReplyDeleteLove all the vibrant colors, so pretty. TFS pammejo1@yahoo.com
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, Sarah! I love the celebrate cards in another post too! Wonderful job!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteSure learned a lot in one visit! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!!! Love the pretty purple flowers!!!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL cards, Sarah! I love the festive, celebratory feel of the first card, and the crisp, clean look of the third.. but that second card - WOW. It has such an ethereal, dream-like quality about it that I just love! Wonderful projects, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful, Sarah!! All of them!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all so pretty!
ReplyDeleteSarah your cars have such a famine soft touch, they are all wonderful.
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards,
ReplyDeletethank you for the inspiration! :o))
Such wonderful cards, Sarah! Love the softness on the second card from the chalking. So pretty!
ReplyDeleteReally lovely cards! Thanks for sharing with us!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards. love the money one...
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! Especially the purple flowers!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are so soft and elegant, I love the chalking on the cling background, really beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteSo much beauty and fabulous design in one little blog post...you've totally inspired me, Sarah! I LOVE your chalk technique on the second card, I will be trying that for sure. And I'm amazed by the simple brilliance of the pocket card; I hadn't given that stamp a second thought till I saw this, thanks for showing me it's creative possibilities. hugs to you~
ReplyDeleteWhat fun colourful cards. Love those daisies with the pearl centers.
ReplyDeleteI just love those purple daisies! I would feel so happy if I had received that in the mail.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are wonderful! I especially like the one with purple flowers, so lovely!!
ReplyDeleteSo soft and pretty, lovely, lovely, work!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty elegant cards.Yuo've inspired me. Tema
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. Think my favorite is the daisies.
ReplyDeleteI love the last one! nice colors! Thanks
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards...love the last one especially!
ReplyDeleteI love love love that last card, great pairing with the background stamp.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!! Thanks for the tips on how to do the last one! These are gorgeous!
ReplyDeletelovely cards, so sweet!! =)
ReplyDeletelove the purple flowers!
ReplyDeleteHolly
Beautiful cards, Sarah. I love your chalk technique on the second one, so soft and pretty. The purple flower matches the background so perfectly. Thanks so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty, really love the watercolor floral one.
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing 3 lovely cards...each had its own flair....I liked the idea of using the little open envelope on the outside of the card to hold the tickets or what ever rather than putting them on the inside!!! I also liked the softness of the look of card #2, and vibrant flowers on card #3....Way to go!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful coloring. Love the soft colors on all the cards.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards today! Love especially the shading on the purple flowers, very pretty!
ReplyDeletelove these cards..so colorful
ReplyDeleteVery pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! You've used some great HA stamps that I haven't seen before! Very inspiring
ReplyDeleteThree beautiful cards. I love the embossing and colours you have used.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteJust plain WOW. Love the clean look of your designs.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Sarah!
ReplyDeleteLove your style! Lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSarah, your cards are like eye candies. Love them all.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful array of cards. Fabulous
ReplyDeleteYour second card is so soft and pretty. I never would have thought to use chalks that way.
ReplyDeleteMy favorite is definitely the one with the purple daises. :-)
All your cars are wonderful. I really like the bright colors on number 3. Thanks for the techniques you gave for the soften card.... I will have to try this one at home.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! All of them!
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous flowers!! Lovely cards Sarah!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are amazing! Great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see your style today Sarah! Lovely bright colors and the soft look you created for the flower background is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteStunning cards and gorgeous colors!
ReplyDeleteI really love the daisy card. Wonderful and clean and fabulous bright colours, very cheerful
ReplyDeleteLove the cards, thanks for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteHi Sarah! Great set of cards! I love the little purple flowers.....I think that one is my favie....and what a great idea to stamp directly on to a little gift card bag!
ReplyDeleteSuch fun cards! Love them all.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards - colors are vibrant. Love the last card.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards, I love the range from fun to soft and ending with vibrant. You are a very versatile artist.
ReplyDeleteI really love the way you've mimicked the daisy's in the the final card with the focal daisy images :) Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow...thanks for the new technique! Its so soft it almost looks like watercolor.
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations Sarah. Love them all. TFS
ReplyDeleteDaisies and the For You Gifts are so cute...hadn't noticed them before now and so glad you used them...adding to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteExtremely beautiful cards! love the colors they are just so pretty.
ReplyDeleteLoving the hop and all the different designs and styles that I'm seeing! Your cards are so pretty....making me think of spring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful designs, Sarah! I love the creative pocket card!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are all fabulous! I love all the colors! Everything looks so happy!
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards! I love the starburst and the daisy stamp :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the soft colors!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
Love your creativity--the pocket card, chalk "painting", and the lovely, fresh, clean look of the daisy card! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWhat wonderful cards, Sarah! I just love the purple flowers and that "For You" card is amazing! What a fun technique with the chalks on that flower background too! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! Love the flower card!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Sarah!
ReplyDeleteVery nice! I love that soft flower card! Awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and that starburst stamp! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI'm happy to leave a comment! So creative - love the vivid colors you achieved on the first and third cards and the lovely soft colors on the middle card.
ReplyDeletelove them all!!!! Great work!
ReplyDeleteGreat techniques and lovely cards. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteI really like the daisy card.
ReplyDeleteBev
These are all so pretty. Love the vibrant background in the first one.
ReplyDeleteWhat a trio of beautiful cards! I can't decide which one I like best! :)
ReplyDeletePretty cards, Sarah!
ReplyDeleteLove the 2nd soft card and thanks for sharing the technique... a must try!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! That second on is really stunning! Great technique!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Lovely cards! Especially love your Thinking of You daisies. The pearls are a elegant touch! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, I really love the daisies!!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing Sarah!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards. I like the last one. I like the way you have coloured the daisies as the main feature, but you aslso have them in the background too.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards--my favorite is the middle one.
ReplyDeleteI really liked the second card. Love the softness and the white ribbon as accent.
ReplyDeleteHope this comment comes through because I really liked the last card made with the daisy stamp. The pink and purple together are quite nice!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards!!!
ReplyDeleteThe watercolor card looks like gallery art. Really lovely!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, loved the water color look. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSome lovely effects! And I like the sentiment strip folded like a banner on the last card.
ReplyDeletefun cards. i especially like the last one. i am a fan on brightly colored flower cards.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Sarah! I am so happy I have ordered the starburst stamps - they are so pretty and I love how you used them :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the soft look of the chalks and the large flower stamp.
ReplyDeleteKaren E. Very clever cards
ReplyDeleteLove the starburst card; I think that's one of my favorites from today's featured stamps. Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteWow, all of your cards are wonderful! The first one is such a good idea!, the second is so soft and pretty, and the third so bright and cheerful! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteKatie B.
I love the colors you combined for these cards. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty and clean!!! Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteThese are so lovely! Love the use of colors on your cards...
ReplyDeleteThe starbust is really one of my favorites stamps. Your cards are lovely. TFS
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS cards Sarah! LOVE LOVE LOVE them! :) :) :)
ReplyDeleteAll gorgeous cards.
ReplyDeleteSarah...no need to compare yourself with the master, Kathy....you've done a splendid job with the card featuring the flower cling! I love its softness and you've mixed in perfect colours!
ReplyDeleteI really, really like that starburst too - so quick to make a knockout card!!
Thanks for sharing and all your inspiration. xx
Love the daisies!
ReplyDeleteFab cards. Love the soft look of the colors.
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely cards! TFS~
ReplyDeleteKris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com
beautiful cards sarah...thanks for sharing...kath xxx
ReplyDeleteSarah.... these are stunning. What a great hop this has been and you finished it beautifully.
ReplyDeleteTotal Girly cards. Love them!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so cute, I love the little daisy stamp.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Thanks
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Unique idea with coloring over the embossing.
ReplyDeleteI love the first card "For You" what a fun birthday/gift card idea. Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us!
ReplyDeleteI can't decide which card I like the most all so beautiful
ReplyDeleteVery bright and pretty cards - I would love to get one of those!
ReplyDeleteI adore your your cards, especially the last one!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Sarah! I love the last one - making these daisies hit my wishlist :)
ReplyDeleteThese are Beautiful Sarah! Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! Great work
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are absolutely GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for sharing your beautiful creations with us, and for a chance to win some HA goodies!
GREAT cards Sarah!!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing Sarah! I really love the look of the last card - so soft and colorful, yet very easy to do!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, love them all.
ReplyDeleteReally wonderful cards! xx
ReplyDeleteYes, I can see you really did have fun! Your techniques are all so different from one another and that last one really pops, great color choices.
ReplyDeleteyour 'for you' card is adorable! especially love the little envelope for holding a gift card or tickets! great ideas and lovely cards!
ReplyDeleteSubscribed! These cards are just wonderful!
ReplyDeleteaww, that thinking of you card with the daisies is so sweet!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the flowers exploding behind the beautiful lady and presents. Lovely embossed and chalks. More is better! a feast for the eye!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, tfs :)
ReplyDeleteI'm a sucker for flower stamps. All the cards are great but the flower card is my favorite.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards! My favourite is the first one - the background with the single starburst stamp reminds me of gift wrapping paper we used when I was a child! Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteAt last! I can comment about your beautiful cards! I hadn't seen the stamp with the packages and just love it! It will work for so many occasions. I love your work, Sarah and have loved hopping with you! Hugs.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Sarah!!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful--you have inspired me. awesome work.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Very lovely! Thanks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeletePretty cards. Really like the starburst background. Neat.
ReplyDeleteLove your second card. It has a Monet water color look to it that is just beautiful!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty with the spring flowers and colours! Love that starburst stamp.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Sarah, as always.
ReplyDeleteVery creative and cute! Fantastic job.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!!
ReplyDeleteI love your cards especially the first and third one. The second one is really different and as I keep looking at it - it makes me want to try it.
ReplyDeleteI love what you have done with these stamps. Absolutely gorgeous cards! Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the last card with that purple. It just makes the whole card ever so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteLove your purple flowers with the pink pearl centers. I really .like that girl with the gifts too.
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are so pretty. Great creations:)
ReplyDeleteSuper cards!
ReplyDeleteNice cards!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards, all of them.
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