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Lisa Stein

paper crafter, crochet addict, book reader, golden retriever lover, vegan

Hero Arts 45th Anniversary Blog Hop – Giveaway

I am so excited to be a part of this amazing blog hop that Hero Arts is having to celebrate their 45th Anniversary and the release of the 2019 Summer Catalog. You might have arrived here from the Lawn Fawn blog, I appreciate you stopping by.

Traditional and modern gifts for a 45th anniversary are sapphire, which helped me choose my color scheme for this card.

I wanted to make a shaped card and started by cutting some Nautical cardstock with the Floral Garden die. I used a few of the dies from the Circle Infinity dies to cut the base of the card, to cut a circular frame for the outside, and also to cut the Floral Garden die cut into a circle to fit the card front.

I stamped the sentiment onto a piece of vellum and then embossed it with silver embossing powder. Using the same circle die that I used for the card front, I cut that strip of vellum so that it would fit into the “frame” area perfectly. Speaking of the frame, I covered that with Versamark and then embossed it with silver embossing powder a few times. I wanted it to look perfectly domed and make the perfect frame for this special card.

Here’s a closer look at the card, and also, a better representation of the gorgeous color of this cardstock. You can also see where I used a glitter marker to go over the cardstock for a bit of shimmer. And if you look very closely, you can see my reflection in the embellishment!

There are some great prizes from industry friends, and that makes me so happy. I love how these companies work together and support each other. Here’s a list of the prizes:

Hero Arts: three $145 Gift Certificates and three $45 Gift Certificates
Altenew: $50 Gift Certificate
Art Impressions: $25 Gift Certificate
Ellen Hutson LLC: $50 Gift Certificate
Gina K: $100 Gift Certificate
Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Hero Arts Gift Certificate, five Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags
Laurie Willison: two Card Hanger dies
Lawn Fawn: $50 Gift Certificate
My Sweet Petunia: Prize Bundle (Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align, and a bar magnet)
Online Card Classes: five spots in the Stamp Happy In Good Company: Hero Arts class
Pink Fresh Studio: $45 Gift Certificate
Scrapbook & Cards Today: three copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today Summer 2019 Issue
Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate
Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate

Next on the hop is the awesome Megan Hoeppner. Here is the full list of today’s hop. I highly encourage you to hop along so you can increase your chances of winning one of the wonderful prizes being offered.

Hero Arts
Amy Tsuruta
Art Impressions
Cathy Zielske
Debby Hughes
Gina K Designs
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer McGuire
Kristina Werner
Lawn Fawn
Lisa Stein — you are here šŸ™‚
Megan Hoeppner
Sandy Allnock
Simon Says Stamp
Tasnim Ahmed
Wanda Guess

Winners will be drawn from people who leave comments along the blog hop over the three days – comment all three days for more chances to win! Comment by Sunday, June 2 at 11:59pm PST, and we will announce the winners on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Supplies:

Flower Garden Fancy Die
Flower Garden Fancy Die

EH | SSS | HA		 Circle Infinity Dies
Circle Infinity Dies

EH | SSS | HA		 Everyday Sayings
Everyday Sayings

HA | AZ		 Vellum Layering Paper
Vellum Layering Paper

SSS | HA
Hero Hues Cardstock - Nautical
Hero Hues Cardstock – Nautical

EH | SSS | HA		 Hero Hues Cardstock - Antique Ivory
Hero Hues Cardstock – Antique Ivory

EH | SSS | HA		 VersaMark
VersaMark

EH | SSS		 Hero Arts Silver
Hero Arts Silver

EH | SSS | HA
Clear Overlay Pen
Clear Overlay Pen

EH | SSS		 Powder Tool
Powder Tool

EH | SSS		 Embossing Gun
Embossing Gun

EH | SSS		 Stamp Shammy
Stamp Shammy

EH | SSS
Mini MISTI
Mini MISTI

EH | SSS		 Tweezers
Tweezers

EH | SSS		 Paper Trimmer
Paper Trimmer

EH | SSS

Comments

  12. The sentiment is so fine–It’s amazing that it embossed so well. I like your round card, AND the die cut!

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  14. What a unique card! The design is so beautiful. Love the Nautical cardstock with the shimmery silver! I did see your reflection in the embellishment!

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  21. Such a sweet way to congratulate Hero Arts 45th Anniversary! Love this adorable circle shaped card.

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  29. I don’t often think of using vellum even though I love the effect especially with the sentiment strip.

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  43. I love how you took that background die and paired it with the circle. It’s amazing how well the embossing came out on the circle… WOW!! Beautiful šŸ™‚

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  45. Wow thanks for the closeup shot of the card, it was amazing and helped get the full effect of the shimmer and shine! Congrats to Hero Arts for 45 amazing years.

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  46. What a pretty card – and I like the technique; I never think to use just a section of a background die but it really looks cool! TFS!

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  61. What an elegant anniversary card. It is just beautiful! A perfect way to wish Hero Arts a Happy 45th Anniversary for Hero Arts.

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  75. Great card esp. for Hero Arts 45th anniversary, love the blue and round shape.
    Thanks for sharing.

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  85. What a beautiful card. I love your choice of the circular shape and navy with white is classy, simple yet elegant.

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  102. A very pretty anniversary card. This would make a good 25th anniversary card with the silver.

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  106. I did see your reflection in the gem! How neat! Lovely colors and I like how you used the traditional gifts for an anniversary as your color palette/theme for the card! It is a great one and a super neat idea for a circle card! Thanks so much for the inspiration!

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  109. Clever choices for an elegant, special card! Thank you so much for this contribution!! Like the idea of circle cutting a section of a back ground die – or maybe Iā€™ll try an oval…thanks for getting me thinking outside the box!

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  117. This is very clever and beautiful. I just said on another post I love shaped cards and never think to make them. I love this.

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  127. HA is an awesome company with amazing customer service! You did right by them with your delicately detailed card ā¤ļø

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  128. What a striking card! Love the nautical cardstock – gorgeous and the little bit of shimmer you added is perfect.

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  130. Love the tip to use the circle die to get the ends of the sentiment strip to fit perfectly! Seems obvious but I dont think I would have thought of it.
    I think this is the only shaped card so far I have seen!

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  133. Beautiful card! Great idea to make a circle card using items which were not made in a round shape.

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  137. These projects are so beautiful, thanks for the inspiration! I love Hero Arts products.

    Carol B

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  144. Your card is beautiful! Thanks for partnering up with Hero Arts to celebrate their 45th Birthday ā¤ļø

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  150. This is such a beautiful card. I love all the components from your card.
    The ‘Everyday Sayings’ is a great stamp set and the Flower Garden Fancy Die is on my wish list. Congratulations Hero Arts.

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  152. What a stylish card you made ! Perfect to celebrate those 45 amazing years.
    Thank you for sharing this beauty.

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  154. Love the navy blue, the circle cutout – very classy for Hero Arts 45th Anniversary. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  155. Such pretty cards thank you for sharing . Thanks so much for supporting Hero Arts and celebrating their 45 years

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  158. Love the classic simplicity of this beautiful card. Thanks for sharing. It’s wonderful!

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  159. Beautiful anniversary card! I love the floral die cut and how you trimmed it to fit.
    I like the idea of a shape card. I do not do it often enough.
    I have the HA circle infinity die set, too.

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  160. Gorgeous card, Lisa. Love the simplicity of the design and the beautiful details you added to make it so special.

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  161. I just received that circle infinity die and love how you used it to create this beautiful card. Thanks for some great inspiration on this amazing blog hop celebrating Hero Arts!

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  162. What a beautiful and original card! Thank you for the terrific idea! I can see so many possibilities from my stash for making similar cards. Your inspiration is much appreciated!

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  163. Beautiful card to celebrate this noteworthy anniversary. I really like the way you created the frame by embossing it a few times. It looks great! Thanks.

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  166. Beautiful. Love the blue.
    The silver sentiment on the
    vellum is gorgeous.
    thanks for sharing
    txmlhl(at)yahoo(dot)com

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  169. I love that you did a shape with the background die – clever! And the sapphire for 45th anniversary theme is great. Thanks for sharing!

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  172. Wonderful project. I keep a “wish” list beside my computer and the Flower Garden die has been on it since I first saw it. Thought it was time to splurge and get it, but unfortunately it’s out of stock–I’ll keep trying.

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  173. Happy 45th anniversary to Hero Arts! Great product and great company!
    Love your coloring design – thanks for sharing!

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  179. Awesome card! I really like cards that have special meaning, like what you did with the color scheme and Hero Arts specific anniversary. 45 years is an amazing milestone. Congratulation Hero Arts!

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  191. Nice ending, ha! You pay attention to detail and your card proves it. It is unique and beautiful!

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  195. What a gorgeous card and how thoughtful to choose sapphire. I love the silver and blue. Beautiful!

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  197. I do so love the use of a circle and the flower background stamp. Another good way to use some of mine. Pretty card. I am partial to navy too. Thanks.

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  199. Truly lovely card! Love that you pulled color inspiration from the traditional 45 year gift. Thank you for sharing!

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  200. What a gorgeous Anniversary card, Lisa! I love that floral garden die cut out of the nautical cardstock….so simple, yet so elegant! Happy 45th Anniversary, Hero Arts! Your products have always been a staple in my craft room!

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  206. I really like the card design. Using the nautical cardstock with the floral garden die makes the card so elegant. I love your idea to use the circle dies for the card and the frame. Nice card!

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  208. Beautiful, classic Anniversary card…..great job! Everyone is so very talented along this blog hop.
    Thank you so much for sharing….

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  211. I have now seen so many wonderful and pretty creations with this floral die. I love your use of the die.

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  214. Happy 45th Hero Arts! I Especially love the sense of COMMUNITY they foster!!!!! I love your Awesome creation!

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  222. I love how different your card is, what a fantastic idea. I also have & love the flower garden fancy die, now I have a new inspiration for it, thank you for sharing your beautiful card.

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  224. Clever idea to use the large background stamp and create a circular design. I also like that you tied in the sapphire for HA’s 45th anniversary. Thanks for sharing.

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  225. Gorgeous!! It’s nice to see a circle shaped card and I love that you used sapphire to symbolize their 45th birthday.

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  228. Iā€™m so glad you mentioned that your reflection was in the embellishment or else I would not have noticed. Beautiful card!

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  233. What a beautiful card! I love the glitter addition, it just adds to the stunning effect. The die is gorgeous!

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  235. This is absolutely beautiful! Love that die that you used and the shimmer over the nautical cardstock!

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  236. This is gorgeous, silver and blue are beautiful together and this is something I never would have thought to create. Thank you so much!

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  243. Wow ! Your card is very unusual, and stunning ! It could be a piece of jewelry ! Wonderful !!

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  248. Love that you chose to do a shaped card. Your attention to the little details makes it very stunning!

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  253. Hi Lisa šŸ™‚ So glad to “meet” you on this hop! Your anniversary card is absolutely gorgeous!!! I love the rich color palette and the look of an enameled pin that it has! I’m looking forward to seeing more of your work and have followed you on IG and Pinterest. Thanks for the inspiration šŸ™‚

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  254. Wow, your card is so beautiful! I love the colors and elegant look. Thanks for the inspiration.

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  258. Awesome & so unique! I love what you did with this die and then the circle dies as well. Fabulous combo! Thank you.

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  259. This card exudes elegance and is a fab card for this special occasion. Thanks for sharing your creativity.

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  261. Very nice idea to use the 45th sapphire color! Love your card – the shape, colors and design!

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