January 11, 2011

2011 Hero Arts Blog Hop

Hello, my blog hoppin' friends! Welcome to the next stop on the Hero Arts 2011 blog hop- sure hope you're having fun! :) I have two cards to share with you.
Note: If you find a broken link, you can always go back to the Hero Arts blog for the master list of blog links. Also, please email tami@heroarts.com and provide the blog address that has the bad link so we can fix it. Thanks!
My first card features one of my new favorite cling stamps, CG248 Large Solid Flower: This card began entirely as white paper. I inked the brown background using Frayed Burlap and Walnut Stain Distress Ink. The flower was inked with various colors of Distress Ink, spritzed lightly with water and then stamped. Once dry, I used a black colored pencil to add a little shading to the center of the petals. Finally, I added the script using Hero Arts La Letter (K5344) by inking it with Memento Tuxedo Black ink and removing portions of the ink with a baby wipe before stamping. The sentiment is from the charming Hero Arts clear set (CL389 Mi Casa).
My second card uses this new clear set full of dotty-goodness, CL482 Dots N Flowers:
And also everyone's new fav, Envelope Pattern S5507:
And who can forget this incredible sentiment set, Sending Smiles CL490:
I began by coloring the floral image using Copic Markers. I created the multicolor background using Distress Inks (Fired Brick, Crushed Olive, and Wild Honey). Then I stamped the Envelope Pattern directly over this background using Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink.
Thanks again for visiting---please leave a comment because every comment left along the hop gives you a chance to win new 2011 Hero Arts stamps! :)
Now, your next hop along the way is the blog of the talented Judy Jung--click
HERE to visit her blog and see what she's created using some of her favorite new 2011 Hero Arts stamps!

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Debbie S. said...

The color combination are wonderful.

Carol said...

Beutiful works of art. Can't wait to own some of these new sets. Thanks for sharing.

Cathy said...

I love your color choices. Nicely done!

Karen L K said...

Wow I really like your cards. Such a warm feeling to them. Thanks for sharing with us.

Anonymous said...

Gorgeous cards! Love the vivid colours you used for both cards!

Fika said...

I lost my word seeing your stunning cards Jill, WOOWzers... the color and the way you distress it is just sooo pretty!! Awesome creations Jill..LOVE..LOVE..LOVE it!! :)

Ellie Knol said...

Beautiful creations Jill!

Pajalu said...

Jill your cards are OMG amazing!!! I love the colours & the way you have used those stamps. Woo Hoo to you :D xoxoxoxo

Unknown said...

Amazing work.... I love the distressing you did on your first card, stunning!

Thank you so much for sharing!!!

~Ola
okj83 at live dot com
zloe.blogspot.com

Anonymous said...

So nice colours on your cards !

Anonymous said...

Love the first card with the solid flower. Very beautiful colours.
Margriet

Bambi Pro said...

Love them all. Thank you for inspiring.

Bambi Pro said...

Love them all. Thank you for inspiring.

CanadianScraps43 said...

Jill I am always in awe over anything that you create, but today you have outdone yourself. Lol. Maybe that isn't the best way to say it, but this is just screaming sheer elegance, charm, charisma, and all things outstanding. I look at the first card and just go over it like someone with a fine tooth comb. Lol. I am in awe of how you do your blending techniques and multi-colour stamping. I so love all these little sentiment mini cards that you always add too. Ever so clever you are.Hugs.Love how you staged this beauty with the plaid paper too.

Your next card is just so wonderful with it's etchedbackground look and smulti colours. And that added touch of black around everything really makes it pop. Love your sentiment and the added embellies too. The image itself is so bold and bright. Just wonderful what you have done here my friend. Hugs.

Jen Cuthbertson said...

Love the gradients on the large flowers! Gorgeous cards!!

nina said...

Beautiful cards! thank you for sharing!

Jessica Pascarella said...

Great projects! Thanks for sharing!

Shirley N said...

All so beautiful, love your floral stamp!

Trudi said...

OMG these are stunning! You sold me on that solid flower, it's on the top of my list!

Diane said...

Very inspiring. Shading the the Solid Flower really enhanced it. Both are very fun and a lovely gift. Diane

Martine said...

Wow, those cards are stunning! Thanks for inspiration!

Charity said...

Beautiful cards. The first with the solid flower is a technique I think I'd love to try. Thanks for sharing.

nancy said...

Your cards are absolutely beautiful!

Ellie Knol said...

Stunning work! Thanks!!

Unknown said...

Gorgeous cards!!!

Christie Weist said...

Your work is absolutely fabulous, I am so happy to have found your blog. Thanks so much for the inspiration and showing me that why yes indeed I do need those stamps! LOL

Barbara said...

Love them all, but the one with all the colors is just so pretty!

Anonymous said...

WOW - your cards are amazing!!!

Chris' Creations said...

Beautiful cards with some amazing coloring! TFS!

Sam F said...

Absolutely love the flower "Hello" card. So beautiful!!

Lee Anne said...

As always, your cards are beautiful!

Debbi said...

SO pretty! I really love that Envelope background, and you have used all of the new stamps so beautifully!!
*smiles*

Diana said...

Beautiful cards, they are stunning

Sherri Everett Thompson said...

Gorgeous cards, Jill! I love your use of color! I think I'm a color wimp-but I am definitely going to try your distrssed/shaded flowers. Those are amazing!

Sharon Jane said...

So lovely. Will have to try Copic markers some time.

Sparky4 said...

Love your work! The shading on your designs is just gorgeous!

Maree said...

WOW - stunning is the word to describe the work you do

Ruby said...

Beautiful cards, especially your first one, I LOVE it! Thanks for sharing!

Bohemian Chickster said...

Love your bright, bold colors! Your cards are so much fun!

Juel said...

Oh my these take my breathe away! Beautiful work!

Jan in Tucson said...

I LOVE the way you use color!!!

Whimsical Wendy said...

Love your work. TFS!

Nala verstrickt said...

Wow, georgeous cards. I would love to reseive them. When I first saw the flower stamp, I thought it would be boring, thanks for showing me it isn´t so :)

sockamom13 said...

beautiful art!

Unknown said...

hero arts has the best phrases and then you take them and create beautiful works of art!

Patti said...

I really like your work! nice use of the stamps!!

Dani said...

Love your cards! Especially the one with the Large Solid Flower - what a wonderful idea!!

spatch said...

The background stamp really completes the card for me. Like how you combined it in your design

Renee V said...

Wow, your work is amazing! I just love how you used Distress Inks on the Hello card - I have never seen that technique and can't wait 2 try it! TFS

Sharon said...

Such rich, deep colors! Love your techniques. Thanks!

Lindsay M. said...

Simply stunning!!!! Amazing colors!!! I love them!! I am so inspired to try this!!! Thank you!!!

The Cabby Crafter said...

Your cards are always amazing, Jill! "You inspire me"

Chark said...

amazing use of color!

Scrapfaire said...

WOW!!! I mean, what else can I say except THANKS for sharing...AWESOME JOB!!!

Nelda said...

So many great card styles! thanks!
Nelda in Tn

Miranda said...

Just beautiful creations Jill, greetz from Holland, Miranda

Anonymous said...

Both are love, but the first card is especially appealing to me. Great job!

craftyvox said...

Beautiful cards. I love how you used several colors on the flowers in the first card. Thanks for sharing!

Tamara DeCoito said...

Love your art and the stamps are really fun

Elicia P said...

Stunning work... I love the way you used the flower stamps!

KindredEsprit said...

These are so gorgeous! I love how you created the backgrounds!

Janelle said...

I really like how you used the large flower stamp. Stamping it partly off the page make the card really pop.

kumukala said...

Beautiful mixture of stamps, colors and techniques - your cards have an elegant look to them. Thank you!

Pam said...

works of art

just beautiful

thanks for sharing

Pam

karahoward said...

Love your cards. And yes, the envelope pattern stamp is wonderful!

SusieQ said...

You are fantastic! Your style is just how I wish I could make my cards look like. I will never miss your Blog.
You have a new Big Fan, maybe your biggest.
Congratulations
Susie

David Cypher said...

Gorgeous Jill!! Love the colors of the large solid flower!!

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