14 February 2020

Hero Arts Spring 2020 Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello there and welcome as we celebrate the Hero Arts Spring 2020 Release! It is such a wonderful release, there are lots of new stamps and dies (of course!) plus new pigment ink pads, stencils and much more! Today I am using a new Hero Florals set, along with one of the new HeroScapes sets.
 
If you are following along in the hop, you should have arrived here from the fantastic Debi, but if you get lost along the way, I have the full list of participants below.
 

My first card uses the new Hero Arts Hero Florals Tulips Set. It is one of the smaller sets but it really packs a punch! The tulips are gorgeous! I started off by stamping the two tulips and extra leaf from the set on to white cardstock with Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink. I then coloured them using a combination of Copic Markers and Polychromos Pencils (the colours that I used are listed below the supplies area) and then cut them out using the Hero Arts Hero Florals Tulips Frame Cuts.
 
 
I took a piece of watercolour paper and die cut this using one of the new Hero Arts Square Infinity Dies (I am so excited for these!). Using a blending brush, I blended Hero Arts Pool Party Reactive Ink towards the bottom left of the panel, blending up to white. I then splattered on some water, followed by Hero Arts White Iridescent Shimmer Spray and set it aside to dry.
 
 
Once dry, I stamped the sentiment from the Hero Florals Tulips Stamp Set on top with more black ink. I adhered the tulips to the panel using foam tape and then cut off the ends before adhering the panel flat on to a 4.75" x 4.75" white card base. To finish off, I added a few Hero Arts Hero Hues Purples Enamel Dots.
 

My next card uses the new Hero Arts Sunflower Field HeroScapes Stamp Set. These new sets are fantastic! They are stamp layering sets that are really easy to line up and create a beautiful landscape (or HeroScape!). I took a panel of Hero Arts Dove White Premium Cardstock and started off by stamping the most solid layer at the bottom using Hero Arts Green Apple Bold Ink. I then stamped the second layer on top using Hero Arts Fresh Lawn Mid-Tone Shadow Ink.
 
 
For the flower heads, I used Hero Arts Lemon Yellow Mid-Tone Shadow Ink, followed by Hero Arts Butter Bar Mid-Tone Shadow Ink (I did stamp this layer twice). For the centres of the sunflowers, I first stamp them using Hero Arts Caramel Bold Ink but then went over them using Hero Arts Cup O'Joe Mid-Tone Shadow Ink for some added depth of colour. I wanted to keep my card very CAS, so I simply stamped the sentiment above using Hero Arts Intens-ified Black Ink and adhered the panel to a Hero Arts Top Folding Card Base with foam tape.
 
SUPPLIES:

Here are the links to what I have used on the card. Affiliate links are used on some products. This means that if you make a purchase after clicking on my link, I receive a small commission with no extra cost to you. I truly appreciate your support when using these links. Please click on the logo below the product to shop at your favourite store. All products were personally purchased except those from Clearly Besotted, Hero Arts or those marked with an asterisk (*) which were kindly sent to me to use. You can read my full disclosure here.
 
 
COLOURING: Tulip heads - Copic V09, V17, V15, V12, V01 + Polychromos 160, 134, 249, 136. Stems and leaves - Copic YG17, YG25, YG01 + Polychromos 158, 112, 171.
 
BLOG HOP:
 
 
Here is the full list of participants in the hop today:
 
 Michelle Short - you are here!
 
GIVEAWAY:
 
Hero Arts are giving away three $50 shopping sprees for three lucky blog hop readers. All you need to do to enter is to leave comments on the participants blog posts in the hop. The more you comment, the more chances you have to win! Giveaway closes 19th February 2020 at 23.59 PST. The winners will be announced shortly afterwards on the Hero Arts Blog.
 
Next on the hop is the amazing Caly. Thanks so much for stopping by today, I hope you have a wonderful day!

99 comments:

  1. Hi, Your coloring on the Tulip card is perfect and like you said it may be small but its mighty. Thanks for a chance to win and Happy Crafting Everyone!

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  2. Love the sunny day card. Can't wait for spring.

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  3. Love your tulip birthday card, so simple yet beautiful!

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  4. Beautiful and clean cards. Love the tulips colors. Thank you.

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  5. Your cards are beautiful. I love, love, love that sunflower scene stamp set. I can't wait to try it.

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  6. You did a fantastic job of coloring those tulips.

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  7. pretty cards! love the tulip one

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  8. Both of these cards are gorgeous. I adore the tulips stamps/dies and already bought them. ;)

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  9. Beautiful cards! the tulips are expertly colored

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  10. Awesome tulips. Must get that die. Love the flower landscape too.

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  11. The sunflowers are going to be hard to resist. They just remind me of summer and relaxing times.

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  12. Your tulip card is so bold and beautiful. It makes a strong statement. It is fantastic!

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  13. So beautiful!! You are so creative!

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  14. lovely work - love the coloring on your tulips

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  15. Wow! With each card I look at, I am loving these scene stamp layering cards more and more. Your field of sunflowers would be a welcome as I look at a field of snow. Your coloring in the first card with the tulips is so pretty. thank you

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  16. Beautiful tulips....definitely need spring to arrive!

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  17. Your cards are beautiful. Those tulips are just lovely!

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  18. I love the purple tulips and gorgeous sunflowers!

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  19. Your purple tulips are so pretty. Tulips are my favorite flower...

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  20. I love flowers!! Those tulips are my favorite.

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  21. Those tulips are beautiful as well as your sunflower field!! I really wanted the sunflower scape, but will have to wait till it's back in stock!!

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  22. Really sweet cards. Especially the tulips

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  23. Awesome creations! I especially Love the lovely purple tulips!

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  24. Beautiful tulips! I need a sympathy card and this will be my inspiration. The new release is fantastic!

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  25. Your coloring on the tulips is awesome.

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  26. tulips are always my favorite ... they remind me of pouring over the bulb catalogs with my Grandma

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  27. Lovely cards! I especially like your tulips. Makes me wish for spring.

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  28. Super cards, Michelle! I love your CAS tulip card and the stamped scene running along the bottom of your card! Thanks so much for sharing!!

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  29. Love the sunflower card. What an amazing layered stamp set. So unique and fun and pretty!

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  30. Beautiful cards!! So pretty, specially the flower field scene one!

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  31. I like the blending of the background. The field looks great on its own.

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  32. Pretty cards! Love the tulips and the Sunflowers landscape.
    Thanks so much for sharing..

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  33. Embracing the white space on this card. Lovely.

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  34. Your cards are so beautiful!! Love the field if daisies. Thank you for the inspiration!

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  35. Lovely cards, so pretty! Hero Arts has released a bunch of lovely stamps and dies, oh my! Thanks for the inspiration.

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  36. I love those tulips - simple and classic! Both your cards are beautiful!

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  37. Wow, so beautiful. Love the beautiful sunflowers scene you created.

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  38. Your tulip card is stunning!

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  39. Such pretty floral cards. Love the happy sunflowers!

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  40. A pair of very nice CAS cards, thank you for sharing x

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  41. Your cards are beautiful and you've used two of my favorites from this wonderful release. I love the gorgeous tulips and the HeroScapes set is unlike anything I have.

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  42. As always, I love your CAS designs and the new HA stamps and dies are beautiful!!

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  43. Pretty purple tulips and cheery field of sunflowers.

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  44. Beautiful cards! The tulip card is simple yet so elegant! And I'm a huge sunflower fan, so that stamp is a must-have!

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  45. So many wonderful products!! I am in love with that sunflower set!! 🌻 And your cards are beautiful!!

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  46. colorful cards...love them.

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  47. Your tulips are so pretty against that soft background. I love the new stamp layered backgrounds from Hero Arts.

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  48. That tulip card is so fabulous!

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  49. Love you tulip card. On my wish list. Thanks for sharing

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  50. Lovely cards. Your colors are so lively!

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  51. Theres nothing like a bouquet of lovely tulips after such a cold, wet, rainy winter! Gorgeous flowes.

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  52. So beautiful! Love all the negative white space with the stunning colors from the images.

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  53. You are such a talented artist!

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  54. I really like the sunflowers growing in the field. You did a great job with the colors.

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  55. Stunning designs, both cards are beautiful but I adore the sunflower field just a bit more x

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  56. Appreciate the CAS cards, really puts a spotlight on the beautiful stamps!

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  57. I truly love the inspiration. Good job!

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  58. The sunflower card made me smile!

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  59. Love the vibrant and rich deep colors! The sunflowers are gorgeous!

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  60. The tulips are beautiful.
    First hint that spring is on its
    way. The field scene is great.
    thanks for sharing
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  61. Your cards are so sweet, thank you for sharing them.

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  62. Love that gorgeous tulip beauty! Your coloring is so beautiful! The sunflowers are wonderful & are at the top of my wish list. Thanks for sharing these great ideas!

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  63. Love how the cards look simple but yet so elegant! Beautiful colors!

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  64. Those tulips catch my eye every time I see them!! Such an uplifting sign of spring...

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  65. Oh I feel spring coming! Gorgeous, fresh and fabulous cards.

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  66. Pretty! Would love to see a video of how you colored the tulips and learn in greater detail how the markers and pencils work together in achieving a look.

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  67. Wow! The sunflower card is my favorite. It's so bright and beautiful. There's no way someone can get that and not smile. Great job. TFS and for the chance to win.

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  68. Your Tulip card is so beautiful. Ijust love the colors.

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  69. Lovely flower images! Love the HeroScrape layers! The scene looks so real! Such pretty colors too.

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  70. Wonderful cards! Beautiful coloring on the first and I just love those new heroscape stamps!

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  71. I love the simplicity of these cards. Their gorgeous!

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  72. Beautiful cards! The purple tulips are so lovely!

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  73. Simple, but beautiful cards! Great ideas!

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  74. Lovely cards! The first design is fabulous - love all the white space and the faded blue background.

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  75. Any time a tulip is on a card, it is my favorite of all choices. Gorgeous!

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  76. Tulips and sunflowers... two of my favorites!

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  77. Great cards! Loving the purple tulips ♥

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  78. Nice cards! Love those sunflowers!

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  79. Your cards are gorgeous. Love them both!
    Valerija xx

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  80. I love tulips and yours are gorgeous. The landscape is great too.

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  81. Beautiful cards! Your tulips are especially beautiful!

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  82. The tulips are so very pretty on your soft colored background. The HeroScape stamps are a great item and I love your CAS card with the sunflowers! Thanks for sharing!

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