When I heard about the I {heart} Hero Arts blog hop, I had to join in the fun! Thanks goes out to Ashley M. for organizing.
The challenge was to create a thank you card in honor of Hero Arts that uses your fav HA stamps. I couldn’t possibly pick a favorite to work with – so I just selected two that have been seeing a lot of ink lately… S5208 Designer Woodgrain & an owl from the LP131 Four Stylish Owls.
Other supplies: Chocolate notecards, White staz-on, & acetate notecard (all Hero Arts), ribbon (Hobby Lobby), stapler, Mega/Giga scallop punches (Marvy), Vanilla/Caramel cardstock (SU!), Corner Rounder (Fiskars), Copic Markers, google eyes, Versamark, white embossing powder
Ashley gave all the hoppers two questions to answer:
The first is to tell your Hero Arts story and how you got started using Hero Arts products.
I still remember the first time I saw the real flower line in a local stamp store when I first started stamping about 5 years ago. Wow – what gorgeous flower images! I just had to have them all.
I also fell in love with the font used in their sentiment stamps at the time…and I still love those stamps today:
The second question is to tell why we are thankful for Hero Arts. Wow! There are so many reasons.
* Hero produces a wonderful, quality product and have brilliant designs in both wood-mount & clear stamp sets
* Hero is a “green” company and have taken conscious steps to minimize their carbon footprint
* The people associated with Hero couldn’t be nicer… from the shipping department to the CEO, I’ve only had the best of interactions with everyone I’ve come into contact with.
* Their generosity…man, have you seen all the cool giveaways Hero has done in the last year?!?!
* Hero really listens to their customers and are constantly searching for ways to improve how they do business – have I said how AWESOME the new webpage is?!?!?!
* Having the opportunity to share my love of Hero with the online community as a member of the web design team. It’s been a dream come true to be a part of this talented group of ladies, and I can’t say enough good things about my experience so far!
Make sure you drop by the blog hop to see everyone else’s projects, and hope you have a great weekend!
~Laura
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July 24, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Super Cute Card!
July 24, 2009 at 10:26 pm
LOVE this Sweet Little Card…two of my Favorite stamps!!
Loved your story too….
July 24, 2009 at 10:29 pm
I think HA sentiments are wonderful too! I bought a bunch back then as well but alas never used them because I can’t line them up, lol! Wonderful card!! TFS!!
July 24, 2009 at 10:33 pm
Love this. Although, I have to admit I am partial to clear cards. I have so many of those sentiments too!
July 24, 2009 at 11:56 pm
What a cute and classy card! Love the transparency look to used the Designer Woodgrain stamp. Very inspirational.
Thanks for sharing your great tips with us!
July 25, 2009 at 12:16 am
Totally awesome card, love it!! Thanks for the inspiration!
July 25, 2009 at 1:02 am
super cute card Laura…love that birdie and I am loving reading everyone’s hero arts story….hugs kath xxxxx
July 25, 2009 at 1:21 am
Your card is so very lovely & your story is wonderful.
July 25, 2009 at 2:24 am
WOW!! What a great card! Love the design a lot, so pretty!
July 25, 2009 at 3:47 am
Love your card. I just the HA owls, they are adorable. And the wood grain, definitely a must have. Thanks for sharing.
July 25, 2009 at 3:51 am
Fantastic card. I love it. The woodgrain is gorgeous on the transparency and your little owl is so cute.
July 25, 2009 at 5:42 am
Your card is so cute & I love the color & texture. I have many of the sentiment stamps too! x
July 25, 2009 at 5:50 am
Great card! Love the woodgrain background for your cute owl!
July 25, 2009 at 6:17 am
I just adore your super cute owl card, thanks for playing along
July 25, 2009 at 6:35 am
What a fab card – such amazing acetate stamping, and love the goggly eyes on the owl
July 25, 2009 at 6:57 am
Love your card, Laura!!
July 25, 2009 at 8:23 am
Sweet card, Laura! Love that you used an acetate card!
July 25, 2009 at 8:24 am
I love your card. The wood grain background with the owl is so cute!
July 25, 2009 at 11:15 am
Wow! What a beautiful card! You really mastered the woodgrain stamping
July 25, 2009 at 11:46 am
Love your owl card, Laura. Too cute!
July 25, 2009 at 1:18 pm
Adorable card! I love those sentiment stamps too, they are timeless.
July 25, 2009 at 1:33 pm
Hi, Laura! What a terrific card! I love that you used an acetate card base. It looks great with the woodgrain! And that owl is just toooooo cute! Happy Blog Hopping!
July 25, 2009 at 5:34 pm
Laura, your card is so fantastic!! Love how you’ve done the woodgrain on the acetate!! Great work!
July 25, 2009 at 5:36 pm
Fantastic card!
July 26, 2009 at 2:27 am
I love this card! That Owl is a hoot! Thanks for sharing!
July 26, 2009 at 2:38 am
this is an adorable card laura! love the woodgrain mixed with the cute owl. and i just love all the browns!
July 26, 2009 at 8:24 am
Awww, I have GOT to get that woodgrain stamp! You have made an adorable card with it!
July 26, 2009 at 7:11 pm
I love your owl card. So simple yet so sophisticated! Thank you for joinging the blog hop and share your talent! What a GREAT blog you have here! Thanks for having me