Monday, March 26, 2012

Celebration Day 1!!

Hello hello!!

Welcome to the A Blog Named Hero Celebration week!!!

This week we are focusing on the things we love most about Hero Arts--literally!

We've got an amazing group of hand-selected crafters all lined up for you, with projects that are going to make your jaw drop.

The theme of this week's celebration is



Today we have three truly wonderful ladies guest designing for us--we're so thrilled and honoured they are a part of our celebration!

First up is the incredible Jennifer McGuire!


Jen McGuire

WOW Such a great card--that blue is so lovely and the Eiffel Tower popped up on dimensionals brings just the right about of interest to quite a simple card.

Next we have the delightful Danielle Walls!

Danielle Walls

This is so elegant and pretty! We just love those flowers--perfect colour choice :)

Thirdly, the sweet, wonderful Virginia Lu!

Virginia Lu
The perfect Virginia-style card! Clean, simple, fun, bright! We love how she used the scalloped circle stamp around the new Bold Pop flowers diecut stamp! Just so fun.

The Hero Arts products used to make these amazing projects are linked below :) Just click on the link and you'll be taken to the wonderful Simon Says Stamp to start shopping!

Thank you ladies for being a part of today's celebration!

Now be sure to leave a comment, retweet about this post or head over to our facebook account to leave a comment if you'd like--there might just be a prize or two floating around here for a lucky Hero Arts fan!

Thank you so much for joining us! Make sure you come back tomorrow for day 2!

Linda & Mary Dawn xx



       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       
       
           
                                                               
       






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Cait said...

I love all three cards, but that wood grain stamp is to die for...I gotta have that!

CinnamonSally said...

Wow so excited about this new challenge blog. These cards are fabulous Jennifer's eiffle tower is perfect, love the beautiful flowers on Danielle's card and Virginia's is gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing the other guest designers work!!

Barb said...

wow! awesome hero arts inspiration!!! i love this challenge too. it will be the first card i make using 38 stamps...i can't possibly choose a fave HA stamp! lol

Miriam Prantner said...

Gorgeous cards by some fabulous ladies, all of whomi follow. So enjoying the celebration!

Karolyn at Paper Therapy said...

Wow!! Beautiful projects all around!! I love discovering new designers and seeing how others use my favorite images!! Thanks for sharing ladies!

Mrs. Hill said...

These three cards are WONDERFUL! I'm so happy that there's a new blog in town named Hero and if this is what I'll be seeing, I'm ecstatic! :D

joy said...

Three fabulous cards!! Love the blues of Jennifer's E.T., the pretty aqua flowers on Danielle's card and the happy colors of Virginia's card.

I agree with Barb; how can anyone pick a favorite Hero Arts?? So many of them are my favorites.

Julie Ebersole said...

*monkey clapping* They're all wonderful, ladies!!!

wendyp said...

Gorgeous!!!! That wood grain stamp is one of my favorite Hero Arts stamps!!!

Kelly Booth said...

Looooove all three... Wonderful cards! Congrats on the new blog.... Hugs!

Shannon said...

Just can't pick a favorite. I love all three. Bravo ladies!!

Cindy C. said...

Love them all!! What a beautiful way to celebrate!

Kirsten said...

Great to find you guys! I'm sure to be checking out the inspiration :)

Lin said...

SO very excited to see this blog starting! Love all the cards today, a wonderful representation of all the styles that Hero Arts makes for us! Thanks in advance for what I know will be a fun challenge blog!

Agata said...

I'm very happy that this blog is up! Because HA deserves just that! Wonderful inspiration!

Tracey said...

FABulous cards all around!!!

Danielle said...

I love all three cards with different styles. This blog will give me lots of inspiration, that's for sure!

Dixie Cochran said...

What a way to start the celebration of your new blog! Beautiful cards and terrific inspiration!

Kimmy said...

How exciting!!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE Hero Arts and am so happy to have this fab new blog to visit! So inspired by today's cards. Going to ink up some HA now! Thanks for starting this blog and congrats on a successful launch. :)

Rosemary said...

beautiful cards today!

Betty said...

congratulations on your first day - great cards from great designers. have you in my google reader so i can catch all your posts!

Kathy (krolski) said...

All three cards are great! Looking forward to visiting this blog often!!

Kristen said...

Love the 3 cards!

Julie Hoffman said...

These cards are all gorgeous! I LOVE Hero Arts stamps and look forward to following along on this new blog! Posting on my Facebook page and Twitter.

Tona said...

I love all 3 cards!

Melissa Shea said...

Yay!! How fun! Beautiful cards from amazing designers! Congrats on an awesome & energetic new blog!

Patti J said...

A huge congratulations on your first day of ABNH! I'm so looking forward to seeing thing unfold each day! Today's post is awe-inspiring...each card is amazing, and your guests are such special ladies! Is it tomorrow yet? I'm ready for more!

janine said...

Wonderful cards!! And I was so excited to hear about your place here from Jennifer's blog. Just love Hero Arts =)

cutiephinphin said...

Beautiful cards! The woodgrain stamp is definitely one of my favs too together with the envelope pattern.

SannaS said...

awesome cards!!! absolutely beautiful!! =)

Kathy said...

Congrats on the new blog!! These cards are stunning. Can't wait to see more, now I'm off to play:)

MyPaperParade said...

Looking forward to all the fun to come!!! Great cards today. Thanks for sharing :)

stamplover2011 said...

Wonderful cards!! Really excited about this blog. It looks like it is going to be so fun and exciting!!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

A new challenge blog featuring Hero Arts! Count me in! sounds fun and inspiring.

Robin said...

The cards today are so awesome, just like the company that has inspired them. Looking forward to what the rest of the week will bring. Such a great idea for a new blog!!

Joyce said...

Three wonderful cards. I can't wait for the challenges and give aways to start.

Brandy said...

This will surely be one of my faves to follow as I too love Hero Arts!

mtscrapgal said...

Jennifer McQuire sent me today. She's the best.I'm excited about this new blog. Good luck to you. Hero Arts is a great company.

Gilda said...

I'll be sure to follow your blog because Hero Arts stamps are my favourite!

~amy~ said...

wahoooooo.....soooo exciting! Love the cards for day 1!!!!

reen said...

So happy to have found your new blog, I can tell its going to be full of awesome inspiration!

Clare said...

GORGEOUS projects! Jennifer's card is absolutely breathtaking and is making me do a double take on that stamp! Fabulous projects as well by Danielle and Virginia!

Mary-Anne V said...

Congrats on starting this great new blog..I am sure to visit often since I also LOVE hero arts stamps!!! These cards are beautiful.

Sue McRae said...

Fabulous start to your new blog with such awesome cards!

Barb said...

What a perfect way to start the celebration! Awesome designers, cards and Hero Arts products! Congrats on the beginning of a wonderful blog! :)

A Crafty Person said...

I just love all three cards that you posted today. What an exciting week!

Lisa Arana said...

Oh so exciting, love today's cards!!! Hope to play along too. :)

Jasmine said...

Congrats on such a great start to the new blog! I can't wait to see what else is in store here. :)

Also, I've fallen in love with the woodgrain stamp. Now if only I actually had it, rather than live vicariously through blogs such as this!

Amanda said...

Amazing cards for an amazing first day!

Pam said...

This is going to be one of my favorite blogs. I love the cards today! Just gorgeous!!! Can't wait for tomorrow. HA rules!

Carol said...

Wow, three top designers to start the blog out right. Awesome. I am a follower now. Can't wait to see what else is in store.

Mrs_Mac said...

What a great start to a new blog. I sure there is going to be lots of great inspiration coming my way.

Kris said...

What a great idea! Love the card ideas already--thanks for sharing!

Donna Nuce said...

Lovely Cards. I love how Hero Arts came out with special stamps sets for Operation Write Home. Thanks you Hero Arts!

Kristina said...

Wow - love the concept - always looking for opportunities for inspiration and participation with Hero Arts products - LOVE HERO ARTS!!!!

Sue A said...

Ooh lovely work girls! Congrats on the new blog. Oh Jennifer I have been trying to resist buying that stamp, but after seeing it in action ... hm I wonder if I'll have it in my stash sooner rather than later!

Melody (lacyquilter) said...

Great cards. I really love Jennifer's.

Anne Temple said...

All three cards are gorgeous! Congrats on the new blog. Love all things Hero too.

tinyfeet said...

Three adorable cards! Love the woodgrain stamp.
I'm subscribing!

Kimberly Rendino said...

Excited for the new challenge blog! I'll be subscribing!

Michelle W said...

Lovely cards from some very talented ladies! I'm very excited about this new blog.

Cassi said...

great cards and congratulations on the blog!

coolnana72 said...

Congrats on the launch of this new blog. This is going to be a great blog.

teepee said...

I, too, love all 3 of today's cards. Keep 'em comin'!! I'm excited to see what's in the future for this fun blog. Thanks for starting it.

Tricia said...

Such beautiful cards! Love them all!

Betty - Bammin' Designs said...

Love the design of your blog - very eye catching! Three great cards - really love the style of the woodgrain stamp. Congrats on the blog - already signed up to get my emails.

Kimberly S. said...

GORGEOUS cards!! Fantastic inspiration!

Chris Space said...

How exciting! I can never get enough of Hero Arts and now this blog will give me more of what I love!!!
Thank you!

Christine said...

I am so excited about this new blog!! All of the celebration cards are just amazing!! So much fun what you can do with Hero Arts Stamps!!
xoxo, Christine

Laura said...

I am ecstatic about the new blog site and the extremely talented guests who posted the beautiful cards. My mind is swirling!

Krista W said...

Beautiful cards! I love Hero Arts, so glad to find the blog - excited to see more creative projects with their great products.

Sabr said...

Such beautiful creations! So inspired by the wood grain/flower card!!!

Karen said...

All three cards are gorgeous but I must admit that Danielle's blew me away! I am very excited about this new blog, I wish you much luck with it.

Maureen Chandler said...

What fun to join your blog readership! I love Hero Arts too and will be looking forward to your inspiration. The cards today are wonderful - thanks so much for sharing them!

barborus said...

What a wonderful new blog and love the idea all things hero arts can not wait to see what eveyone comes up with

Sue Speck said...

LOVE the way stampers pay it forward with lots of sharing and caring. Good luck on your new venture - I've signed up for email notification and am looking forward to all that comes my way from your new blog. Thanks so much, ladies, for stepping up to the plate with this one!

Laura said...

Love your blog! I can't believe you have so many followers already. Keep me inspired, please!

Debra said...

I'm thrilled to see your new blog featuring awesome Hero Arts stamps.Can't wait for the first challenge!

Mubeena M. said...

Love all the cards!

Kailash said...

Congrats on the new blog.. I love hero arts too...wow.... the featured cards by those wonderful ladies are amazing!!!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

woo hoo!!! So excited to have found you! I love these cards and can not wait to take part in your challenges!
Lisa

Shelley said...

WOW GREAT NEW BLOG!!!!

Karen B. said...

Such wonderful cards!

judkajudi said...

Love these amazing cards from these amazing artists! Congratulations on the launch of your new blog!

Elizabeth said...

Congratulations on the new blog! You are off to a fabulous start!

Barbara said...

I love Hero Arts! It always makes me happy to find blogs that feature their products and this one is great! Love all these cards today!

Roxane said...

I love all the cards! Congrats on the new blog! Thanks for a chance to win!

Lori B said...

Beautiful cards! This is such a great blog-love Hero Arts!

Alyce said...

Wonderful inspiration. I love Hero Arts and look forward to seeing future entries.

Betty Sue said...

What a great idea...everything Hero Arts! Love it!

Kris said...

Wowsers! You certainly have the cream of the card crop there! I ADORE Jennifer and am checking out Virginia and Danielle too! Love Hero Arts too! I'm a new follower!

Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

jennifer mitten said...

Love love love these cards. I bought that Eiffel tower newsprint stamo a couple of weeks ago. Hero products are so fabulous!

AnitaRex said...

What a great first day! Every card is sooo fabulous!

Cheri said...

This is truly exciting!! How cool to have such a blog for Hero Stamps and how fabulous to see these fab designers showcase some great ones.

BrendaB said...

Beautiful cards - all three of them!

Maria C. said...

I love love LOVE Hero Arts!! So excited to see what you have in store for us!! Awesome first day!

Meghan said...

I love all these cards, but I have to say that Danielle's card really speaks to me - probably because I have a weakness for Woodgrain and a taste for turquoise :)

Mindy said...

Oh my goodness - all 3 cards are simply amazing! The blues in Jennifer's card are so beautiful that I literally gasped out loud. Great idea!

Shari "Rtist" said...

Beatiful cards one and all....love Hero Arts stuff!!!

Melanie said...

Love this! Keep it up!

heidi @ ggip said...

All three cards are great, really great!

Terri (blindstamper) said...

Yippee! More pretties to look at! I do love all things Hero!

pcm said...

congrats on the great kick-off! Can't wait to join the fun!

pcm said...

congrats on the great kick-off! Can't wait to join the fun!

Libby Hickson said...

Gorgeous amazing cards - wowza!

Amrita said...

great cards!
love hero arts!
looking forward to a new blog to follow!

VickiGi said...

This looks like a great blog. Can I get it sent to my email like Jennifers?

kerrycwills said...

All three cards are fantastic. I'm excited to start following this blog and maybe even playing along!

Brenda said...

What a great way to get this new blog going! This is perfect inspiration for us HA fans! Love the style of these three wonderful ladies!

Sally said...

Love all three of these beautiful cards and their different styles! Congrats on the launch of this new blog - looking forward to the inspiration this blog will provide!

Allison said...

Beautiful cards ladies! I just love Hero Arts stamps!

Sandra said...

Wonderful inspiration!
Thanks!
Sandra ltb

Lena said...

Great cards! I love hero arts stamps and am looking forward to all the inspiration this blog will provide.

SaraBug said...

Beautiful cards. I think I'm going to like this blog. I'm going to sign up to follow.

Cassie said...

What a great idea! Hero Arts is one of those classic companies! I love that they have lots of styles for everyone!! Beautiful card by JM today!

Carol said...

Hurray for Hero Arts! Hurray for Linda & Mary Dawn!! Hurray for a wonderful environment to share a common love! Good luck!!

Piali said...

Gorgeous cards!!! Love all 3 of them.

Tami said...

Love the cards and the links make my thirst for hero arts so easy to quench! Thank u! :)

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

Great beginnings. Love the inspiration.

Mom to Deanna said...

Whoot! Good luck on the new blog and looking forward to many crafty itdeas!

Stephanie said...

All beautiful cards!

Lou said...

Just like with my stamps- I can't pick a favourite!

Simone said...

Wow these cards are all so beautiful! This is going to be an amazing week! Such gorgeous inspiration!

brenda said...

Love all the cards - the colors on Jennifer's are amazing and the wood stamp card is beautiful! I hadn't thought to use the wood grain that way but am definitely going to try it - thanks for the inspiration!

Sara Grafton said...

Great way to kick off the celebration! Those are awesome cards by fabulous crafters :)

marilyn said...

LOVE your new blog....among the ones I read every day now. Thanks for sharing these fabulous cards.

Cecilia said...

Great idea! Looking forward to seeing some wonderful creations!!

Laura said...

Thanks for change!!!un bacio dall'Italia

Laura-handmade

Teresa Zuehls said...

All three cards are gorgeous and inspirational. Now I am off to make a card while I am so inspired!

Pat said...

Love the cards! Great idea for a blog, too. :)

Helene said...

Gorgeous projects, I love them...
Can't wait for the first challenge to be up, might bring my mojo back :-)

camcas said...

Really love the woodgrainstamp...another ones to my wish list!

Tejal said...

Just saw this blog!! OMG!! so fabulous cards!! love the woodgrain stamp..on my wishlist for sooo long!!

Gwen said...

Great cards and congratz on the new blog! I love the HA sentiments I've been seeing around the blogosphere!

stempelomi said...

stunning cards! I also love the Hero Arts stamps and there a lot of in my crafting room :))

greetings from Germany
Beate

cards by cara said...

Love all the HA happiness ... gorgeous cards today as inspiration. Really excited about this new blog! :)

Efrat said...

Congrats on the new blog. I love Hero Arts stamps and other products so you were added immediately to my Google Reader. Great cards today.

Heather Maria said...

Oh what gorgeous cards by Jennifer, Danielle and Virginia! Such a great start to the Celebration Week!

Brenda said...

Great idea to celebrate the 'greatness' of Hero Arts. Stunning examples. Looking forward to day 2 and beyond!

Unknown said...

This blog sounds fab - will definitely be following it as I love Hero Arts stamps. Especially loved Jennifer's newsprint Eiffel Tower card.

Katarina said...

Beautiful cards all three of them! the blog looks great too and I'm looking forward to all the fun you have planned for us. Am a follower as of today.

nedergaard said...

Gorgeous cards from all the very talented ladies! I'm so excited about this new blog. I am now a follower :-)

Susie said...

Adding your blog to my Dashboard reader - I'm expecting fabulous things from you, girls!! These card samples are all stunning.

Laura S. said...

Wow ,these cards are gorgeous! :)

Maryann said...

WOUW 3 really awesome cards here. They all looks really awesome and is such a stunning work done on all of them.
A biiiiig CONGRATULATIONS with this new blog here, and best of luck with everything here in the future, but nothing to worry about with such great ladies helping out here.

Katie said...

Looks a fun new place to get inspiration. Can't wait to follow you.
Thanks for sharing.
I, too, LOVE Hero Arts!

Dawn said...

well done ladies on getting such talent to start of the blog.... Love the cards from Jennifer, Danielle and Virginia.

Hannah Lewis said...

I love the use of the woodgrain and flowers! Amazing! x

Holly Saveur said...

Super cards..love the one with woodgrain...super name for the blog...subscribed and look forward to see more...........

Laurie said...

This is going to be a fave blog of mine, I'm sure - I LOVE Hero Arts too! The three cards you featured to start things off are awesome. Thanks for the great inspiration already - can't wait to see what you have in store with future posts.

Karen said...

awesome cards...what a fun idea...

Maryu said...

Three wonderful cards. Love the wood grain--can't get enough! Hero Arts stamps are the best. Looking forward to enjoying inspiration and ideas on your blog.

janet c. said...

Love the idea of this blog - congratulations on such a great start! So much inspiration!!! Can't wait to see what is next!

Cathy said...

I love all three of these cards, and I love Hero Arts stamps!

Cindy Arts said...

What an excellent idea to start this blog! I can't get enough of the Hero Arts products.... ;-)

Janet Zeppa said...

Wow!!! Some awesome inspiration today! Love all the projects. :)

craftjunkiesc said...

What a wonderful idea for a blog. Best of luck to you. You definitely picked 3 great designers to start it off. Gorgeous cards! I'm adding this blog to my daily "blurfing" list. Looking forward to all hte wonderful info and ideas.

Judy1223 said...

Oh my heavens, THREE gorgeous cards! I am so excited to see what else is in store this week...I'm in love already!

Ruth G said...

Wonderful! Love all the cards! Such a fabulous tribute to the great products from Hero Arts! TFS!

Hanne said...

I love that woodgrain stamps! Nice to have another place for some hero arts love!

April said...

What a great idea for a blog!! Amazing cards...

judy said...

Lovely cards today. I am happy to have another place to find Hero Arts inspiration!

walchowDesign said...

Wow! Today is only the first day and all the cards are so inspirational, can't wait for more to come!

forpahl5 said...

Love the cards! thanks for sharing with us and will follow!

Anonymous said...

I am so happy I found you!! I love Hero Arts, actually, I just received a package in the mail yesterday. Unfortunately we don't have a craft store near us so everything for me is via mail. All the cards are amazing.....good luck with the Blog!

Julie H in MN

Laura Church said...

Great cards. Fabulous HA products. Wonderful inspiration. I love those blue flowers, I think I need me a set as soon as possible!

Bonnie said...

Wow, such beautiful cards !! I am so happy you created this Blog, because Hero Arts is one of my most favorite stamp & ink companies so this will be awesome to have one place to come and celebrate all things Hero Arts !!! Congratulations on your new Blog!!

Oksana said...

Absolutely beautiful cards! X

Carol Mc said...

These cards are beautiful. Love the blog, I'm now a subscriber. Looking forward to the rest of the week.

Diane said...

Love all three cards. Thanks for sharing and look forward to upcoming projects.

LBirt said...

what a great idea....another hero arts blog to follow!!! i seem to always look for hero arts so this is right up my alley:) love the versatility you can achieve with hero arts stamps just as you've shown here, from grunge to clean and elegant. would love to add some to my supply!

Laura Jane said...

Love'n the BLUES in Jen's card.
Looking forward to the journey on this new blog!

early said...

the cards are looking great! I can't wait to start stalking this blog!

Serena

Beastybunny said...

Congratulations on your first day of celebrations! And the cards are just lovely!

Dawn Schumacher said...

What a great blog! Love these cards and those colors! Thanks for the inspiration.

mamichelle said...

Gorgeous cards, Ladies!

Sonia said...

Congratulations & welcome! This blog is a wonderful idea, and it will be such fun to play along :)
Loving Jennifer's card...I must get that stamp!

Jingle said...

These are fabulous cards! So excited about your new blog!

Judy T said...

oooo...another site for inspiration... just love those shadow inks! The browm
ns are to die for!

ThePurplePlace said...

This is going to be such a fun new place!

I LOVE all the cards and designers that were featured today and can't wait to see how much the blog grows each day!!

Congrats!! I'm excited!!

Yvonne said...

Great cards!

AmyJ said...

I love Hero Arts stamps. All the cards are Beautiful.

{VICKI} said...

WHAT A GREAT NAME FOR THE BLOG---
NICE TO MEET YOU

Laura said...

Congrats on the new blog! Glad you've got some talented pals helping you with the big launch. :)

Arabella said...

The new blog is going to be so cool! Congrats!

All three of these cards are awesome!

Arabella

Dana D. said...

Terrific blog and awesome cards. This is going to be one of my daily craft web browsing sites for sure.

charli said...

great cards today! and such a cool blog, Linda and Mary Dawn!

Emily said...

What a great idea ... I'll be visiting this blog regularly :) Love the cards!

Jennie said...

Love the colors on Jennifer's card!! All of them are just lovely and congrats on this new blog!!

Flo - Sweetideas said...

Congrats on the new blog, who doesn't love Hero Arts. All three cards are great, but I love the colors on Jennifer's.

blupixy said...

Love all the cards! Can't wait to see all of the wonderful projects using the Hero Arts Stamps! Following you for sure!

Paulette Still said...

Love that blue background, the rose stamp is calling my name, and I'm a total die cutting fanatic! I know it's spring, but the reindeer in sweaters are still begging me to get them. The Hero Arts images are timeless and I love that.

Velvet said...

I love how people are using the wood grain background in such interesting ways. So cool!

Sarah said...

Loving these little favorites... can't wait to see the next round!

Dixie said...

Beautiful, colorful, unexpected...such beautiful cards!

Bonnie said...

I too am a fan of Hero Arts. Looking forward to following your blog!

Mary said...

Love stamping and I would love to see how the second card's flowers were made.

Cathy said...

Congratulations on your new blog, ladies! I am a huge Hero Arts fan as well! Thanks to Jennifer for sending me over today....Your first three cards are terrific!

Caroll Brammer said...

Love the cards! Congrats on the new blog... it's sure to be a hit!

paperpapier said...

great cards...so excited with this new blog and all the interesting happenings ...

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