Welcome to the Hero Arts blog hop! I’m so excited to have the opportunity to share some of the latest and greatest 2010 catalog stamps with you.
To get us started… take a look at this fab Poppy Background. I have to admit, poppies are my favorite flowers, and so I couldn’t wait to create with this one! It’s also a cling stamp which makes it really easy to stamp and super easy to store. Click on below to see a larger image.
I stamped the negative-space image using brown ink on white cardstock, and then colored it in with a variety of Copic markers (see supply list below). I added small dots of Diamond Stickles to the flower centers for extra shimmer. The sentiment comes from a new 2010 PolyClear set called “Essential Messages”. Don’t you just love the classic font?
Supplies:
* CG140 Poppy Background
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Rich Cocoa Ink
* Diamond Stickles
* White and black cardstock
* Cuttlebug Swiss Dots embossing folder
* Copic Markers: Y11, R22, R08, R29, YG03, G24
Next up are two birthday cards featuring a butterfly from the new Antique Engravings set. I pulled out my Copics again to color each butterfly. Next, I trimmed them out and added some thin black wire to create antennae. By adding glue dots to the center of each butterfly, you can pop up the wings for dimension. The card base was made from two Nestabilities scalloped circles (with the back one creased so the card will open easily), and the sentiment comes from the Essential Messages set again. (I know I’m going to use this one again and again!) Add some bling to your card using small 2mm gemstones for a butterfly trail…
Supplies:
* CL383 Antique Engravings
* CL371 Essential Messages
* Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
* White & green cardstock
* Green Patterned Paper (Marcella & Basic Grey)
* Black wire (Making Memories)
* Nestabilities Scallop Circle and Classic Circle Dies
* Copic Markers: Y11, Y21, V17, V04, V15, B24, B21, W3
* CH112 2mm Gemstones
Want to see more? Well hop on over to TIFFANY ERVIN’S BLOG next for more creative inspiration! Thanks for dropping by and happy stamping!
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December 19, 2009 at 4:27 pm
WOW! So beautiful!
December 19, 2009 at 4:40 pm
Simply wonderful cards you have made, thank you for making them and sharing.
December 19, 2009 at 4:58 pm
Such wonderful butterfly cards and the poppy card, too. Great job. I am really enjoying this blog hop.
December 19, 2009 at 5:01 pm
Such perfect colours on these beautiful images!
December 19, 2009 at 5:25 pm
Beautiful cards! I love how you colored in the image on the poppy image…stunning.
December 19, 2009 at 5:50 pm
I love the circle cards!
December 19, 2009 at 5:55 pm
Beautiful butterflies! Love them!
December 19, 2009 at 6:05 pm
Love the round butterfly cards–the colors are so pretty.
December 19, 2009 at 6:06 pm
wow! stunning projects! greetings from Poland ( a lot of snow today here)
December 19, 2009 at 6:20 pm
Love your work, the coloring on the poppy is amazing. Really dimensional.
December 19, 2009 at 7:37 pm
LOVE the poppy card! i love poppies too… you card reminds me of a picture hanging in my living room.
December 19, 2009 at 8:33 pm
Your cards are sstunning. I especially like the coloring on your poppies.
Blessings,
Christine
December 19, 2009 at 9:04 pm
All the cards are just beautiful. BEAUTIFUL!
December 19, 2009 at 9:12 pm
Your colors are so brilliant!
December 19, 2009 at 9:14 pm
Laura – it is so fun to see how versatile the new stamps are. I love the way you changed up the poppies. Your cards are just beautiful!!
December 19, 2009 at 9:19 pm
Those Poppies are incredible! Beautiful color! I really like the round cards with the butterflies, too.
December 19, 2009 at 9:35 pm
What wonderful eye candy!
December 19, 2009 at 9:54 pm
This blog hop is great! So many talented people….love the poppy card. I am making notes about what inks go best with coloring with copic markers…thank you for your detailed info!!
December 19, 2009 at 10:01 pm
your cards are absolutely stunning! gorgeous coloring of these beautiful stamps!
December 19, 2009 at 10:11 pm
The poppies and butterflies are beautiful. Loved the cards.
December 19, 2009 at 10:11 pm
Your cards are really pretty. TFS.
December 19, 2009 at 10:35 pm
Laura,
Your cards are amazingly beautiful. Thanks for sharing your talent.
Trish
December 19, 2009 at 10:41 pm
I love the scalloped circle card and the antique engravings.
December 19, 2009 at 10:54 pm
Great cards!
December 19, 2009 at 10:59 pm
Your cards are so cute! I can’t wait to get that poppy stamp!
December 19, 2009 at 11:00 pm
I loved all your card ideas!
December 19, 2009 at 11:07 pm
Lovely cards! Looks like the Essential Messages set is a must-have! Thanks so much for sharing.
December 19, 2009 at 11:25 pm
Your cards are simply beautiful!!! Those poppies really do pop:)
December 19, 2009 at 11:37 pm
I really like the look of these cards. Great job. Thanks for sharing.
December 19, 2009 at 11:41 pm
ooohhh antique engravings are just lovely and the poppies….ohhh the poppies!
December 20, 2009 at 12:24 am
Absolutely love the poppy stamp and the font style of the Essential messages. Great cards!
December 20, 2009 at 12:43 am
That poppy card is the best!
Holly
December 20, 2009 at 1:17 am
Hero Arts have the best stamps around. Love what you did with them.
Mary
December 20, 2009 at 1:42 am
Fabulous Poppies.
December 20, 2009 at 1:54 am
Wow – amazing color! Thanks for sharing!
December 20, 2009 at 2:39 am
That poppy is really starting to grow on me ! Your work is amazing !
December 20, 2009 at 2:48 am
The poppy card is so vibrant of the colors. Very nice.
December 20, 2009 at 3:35 am
WOW! You rocked it out with that poppy image, girlfriend! Love it! Colors are gorgeous!
December 20, 2009 at 4:15 am
Gorgeous cards
The stamps are all fabulous ,,, 
Luv
Lols x
December 20, 2009 at 4:48 am
Beautiful color choices to brightne my day. sUSAn
December 20, 2009 at 5:21 am
Such beautiful work! Thanks for sharing!
December 20, 2009 at 6:14 am
What a beautiful cards, thanks for sharing.
December 20, 2009 at 8:55 am
Your cards are wonderful! I read down your blog & saw your handmade soap. I am wishing I was one of your co-workers. What a wonderful present, that and one of your cards would make my week! or even my month!
December 20, 2009 at 9:00 am
wow, those poppies just POP!
December 20, 2009 at 9:23 am
Beautiful cards, I am now in love with the butterflies. You did an amazing job! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
December 20, 2009 at 10:08 am
Beautiful! Your flowers just ‘pop’ off the page. (I know, sad pun for poppies but totally true!). Thanks for sharing!
December 20, 2009 at 10:30 am
Those poppies are stunning! I love bold colors on cards, seeing this one is inspiring me today!
December 20, 2009 at 10:40 am
These cards are fantastic. Great use of colors!!!
December 20, 2009 at 11:15 am
Stunning cards!
Thank you for sharing your talents with us 
December 20, 2009 at 11:19 am
Gorgeous Cards! Thank you for showing how to use the amazing new hero art stamps.