Welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2013 release!!
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For my first card, I used the new Number Pattern cling background stamp and several colors from the mid-tone shadow inks on white cardstock. The greeting is from the new It's Your Day clear stamp set and the flower is from the Bold Pops Designs die and stamp set.
Supplies:
Number Pattern stamp
Mid-tone Inks
Bold Pop Designs
It's Your Day
Hero Hues Blush Pearls and Gems
Fact Basic Grey Paper
I then created another card, but this time, I heat embossed the new Number Pattern background in white and used different distress inks to give it color (Brushed Corduroy, Tumbled Glass and Peeled Paint). I also used one of the Stamp and Cut sets with a mid-tone ink for the greeting and finished it off with a flower and HA gems.
Supplies:
Number Pattern stamp
Distress Inks
Hero Hues Sea Mixed Accents Pearls and Gems
On the next card, I used the Love Jar clear stamp set. I LOVE the Love Jar! :) I stamped it and shaded it with Copic markers and then stamped all the hearts using the Bubble Gum and Red Royal mid-tone inks. I decided to use the flower from the Bold Pop Designs set because it's one of my favorites.
After I cut out the jar, I went ahead and stamped the jar again (using StazOn ink) on the clear packaging from the stamp set. I then adhered the clear jar over the regular cardstock stamped jar to give it dimension and to make it look more like glass. The photo below shows this a little better.
Supplies:
Love Jar
Bold Pop Designs
Mid-tone Inks
Distress Markers
My Mind's Eye Fine and Dandy paper
Thanks so much for hopping with us today! Your next stop on the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop is the amazing Donna Mikasa.
Fantastic cards, Kathy! I love how you inked up the Number Pattern with the different colors - such a pretty effect! And your jar full of hearts is gorgeous! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch great cards, Kathy! I especially love how you used the numbers pattern for the distressed background and that adorable jar (mine is on order - yay!). Such a fun spot on the hop - thanks!
ReplyDeleteI have to try your jar card ideas! so cute.
ReplyDeleteI loved seeing the numbers background in different colors; can be used for such a variety of occasions depending on colors chosen!! Your Love Jar is adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards. Love how you got such different cards with the same background stamp.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards, thank you for sharing. Onepinkdaisy
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL work, my friend!! I love all the background that you created for the 1st and 2nd card! That Love Jar creation is the sweetest! You rock this blog hop, Kathy!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I love how you stamped & shaded the jar, & then added another clear stamped image over the original! Terrific idea! Love each of your cards!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your Sweet Cards Kathy...just Perfect and Fun!!
ReplyDeleteA pretty set of cards; the number background is delightful! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeletegreat cards. like the way you took the one image and did it in two different color schemes.
ReplyDeletestamping sue
http://stampingsueinconnecticut.blogspot.com/
I love the way you did the background stamp for the thank you card, too cute!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards using the number background and I like the jar of hearts.
ReplyDeletevery fun! nice eye for color combinations.
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Love your cards. I love the color combinations. I loved how you stamped the jar on the clear packaging and placed it over the jar stamped on cardstock, very cool.
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love the mason jar!
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed all your cards! Thanks for sharing them!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, Kathy! That jar of hearts is just too sweet! Thanks for sharing your creations with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun cards, really love the number card you used the Distress inks on, nice combination of colors!!
ReplyDeleteMore stunning cards. You ladies are just awesome, and I really love all your cards so much, so I+m afraid it´ll be a tuff one to go for all the stamps I want here he he he. What a great idea to use the clear wrapping to make the jar look like glass, and it looks awesome, but they all do, so I can´t pick a favorit here, they´re all sooo cool in different ways.
ReplyDeleteThat number pattern stamp looks very versatile, I love how you colored it!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! the second one is my fav!!
ReplyDeleteI fell in love with the numbers background when I first saw it and I really like the cards you made using it. You sparked some ideas for me.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards I really like the effect on the second one!
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to reuse the packaging for the 2nd card.
ReplyDeleteLove the number backgrounds! Very fun cards and the mason jar card is so pretty!-L. Berry
ReplyDeleteA great use of color on all your cards.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, I love the Love Jar too :)
ReplyDeleteKathy, I love your use of color! Everything is beautiful. I really love the look of those hearts bunched up in the jar, and the soft rainbow effect of the first one.
ReplyDeleteThe jar full of hearts is so cute and such a sweet idea. Nice job on all.
ReplyDeleteThese are great! I love seeing a couple examples using one stamp.
ReplyDeleteI'm quite taken with your JAR fo HEARTS!
ReplyDeleteYour colors on the second cards are just so bautiful, Kathy!
ReplyDeleteAll your cards are adorable. Love the colors you used. So bright and cheery
ReplyDeleteFun cards, Kathy! Beautifully bright and cheery!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the number background.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! The love jar is my favorite, it's GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeletefun, I love all your techniques, especially making the jar look like glass, so fun! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the jar with hearts!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing the idea of adding packaging to add dimension and shine. Cards are very cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the 2 looks to the number background! So fun! And the jar of love is fantastic!
ReplyDeletelove your cards, esp the numbers background - love those colours
ReplyDeleteThose inked bg's are great, and the hearts jar...adorable. Love all 3.
ReplyDeleteSuper fun number background!!! I absolutely adore the jar card!!!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the two completely different looks for the numbers background and finish idea for the jar :-) Great cards!
ReplyDeleteHearts in a jar..I am soooo loving this! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love your cards today Kathy! I love what you've done with the love jar! And love your inking on the others! :>
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the idea on the jar stamp, gives a great finish with the acetate!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's great how you used the same background stamp for two totally different looks!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)
ReplyDeleteMe encanto como te quedo el frascose ve muy real!! felicidades!! y saludos desde Guadalajara, Jalisco
ReplyDeleteLove the jar card!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards!! I love the rainbow in the first card!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! That jar card is really special!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love what you've done with the number background and that love jar is just too adorable! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove how the jar look and the number stamp background.
ReplyDeleteThat Numbers Background stamp is quite a beauty! There are so many possibilities with all the distress inks/stains! And that jar is simply too cute!
ReplyDeleteCute cards. I especially love the card with the jar and the hearts inside. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLinda D.
Awesome cards....and you are "wading in creativity"! (love your blog banner) I love the different treatments for the number's background and the cute, cute jar card!
ReplyDeleteI love how a simple color change on the number stamp changes the entire look of the card and easily can be used for boy and girl. I love the jar stamp to, that is another fav of mine! Great work :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! You did a super job with that number pattern background. Clever!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love that fun jar.
ReplyDeleteSuch a gorgeous set of cards. Beautifull.
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use the packaging to make the glass jar look like glass! Wow! I would never have thought of that. Thanks for sharing that idea!!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors....."thinking of you" is very special!!!!
ReplyDeleteI love how you played with the number background and your Love Jar card is so pretty! Thanks so much for sharing your lovely creations with us!
ReplyDeleteJust loved how you distressed the numbers background and especially love the jar process. Just got my jar stamp and looking for ways to play. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThat numbers pattern is on my wish list!! Love how you've inked it and made two completely different looks. Very clever use of the packaging on the jar too. Love that image filled with hearts!!
ReplyDeleteIn recent past, I've seen glass jar images but have dragged my feet in purchasing one. Your use of this image pushed me over the edge! Got to get this one.
ReplyDeletegreat colors on the numbers backgrounds and love love love! how you double stamped the jar AND re-purposed packaging!! yay :)
ReplyDeletethank you....stephV
FABULOUS cards! They all totally rock! Thanks for sharing your fantastic talent!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. I love the color combination on the 2nd card with the number background embossed. That looks really sharp. The jar is really cute. Great recycling too by using the packaging to create the jar overlay. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards, especially the one with the embossed numbers and distress ink.
ReplyDeleteChristina Prahl
I like all of your cards, I think I like the second number one the best! I love how you cut the jar from acetate to make it look like glass and this is the second time I have seen this done recently.
ReplyDeleteFun cards and so springy colors. Great job
ReplyDeleteI love the card with the number pattern stamp. The embossing is so pretty on that stamp!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI loved the "glass" idea!
Great cards with the number pattern stamp! Love the mason jar too - so adorable!
ReplyDeleteThe mason jar of hearts is so sweet, it would be perfect for a Valentine's Day card and the number background is so versatile, great for masculine and feminine cards.
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards Kathy, the jar card is really clever using the stamp packaging!!
ReplyDeletegreat cards...love how you made the jar on the last card and the number background looks wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh, I just love the numbers background stamp. I think it will add so much to my birthday cards. The mason jar has endless possibilities. thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the white embossing with distress inks. That is a technique I may need to try!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!! loven all this new stamps!!
ReplyDeleteI love the Love Jar too! Neat idea using a duplicate jar on clear plastic to lend the look of glass. It worked!
ReplyDeleteI really like how you used the numbers stamp. Great cards!
ReplyDeleteDorothy C.
Hi Kathy....Very excited that you are back this year as a Hero Hostess. I really love what you did with the numbers background stamp. It's not one I thought I would use, but once I saw what you did, it gave me new ideas! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteLove the feminine/masculine cards with the same stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the jar card. Using the package is an amazing idea.
ReplyDeleteOooh the second card is beautiful and I love the mason jar card - so cute!
ReplyDeleteWoohoo! Right after I left, I went to the store and was SO happy and excited to find this stamp on SALE!! Yippee!!
ReplyDeleteFantastic cards! I love background stamps and you used teh number stamp in such a fabulous way. I love jars too so all your cards are a big hit with me. donna
ReplyDeleteKathy, your cards are all wonderful! I really LOVE that mason jar of flowers and hearts...especially with the clear packaging on top! Thanks for keeping this hop SO inspirational! It's been great fun today!
ReplyDeleteWOW sistah, these cards ROCK!! I HEART how you used the background stamp (it's awesome, huh?) and that jar is so stinkin' cute!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun way to add the glass look to your card. I love the sweet pink flower and little pink hearts on in your jar. Very romantic!
ReplyDeleteSo colorful and fun. That jar is so versatile!
ReplyDeleteLove the shiny jar of hearts card!
ReplyDeletebeautiful cards! love the colors on each one... so cheerful! :D
ReplyDeleteI liked both techniques with the number stamp. The heart jar is luscious.Using the packaging for "glass" was neat.I've used vellum for "glass" too.Thanks
ReplyDeleteLove what you created Kathy - so fun.
ReplyDeleteOh Kathy, your cards are wonderful! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! I love the jar full of hearts! Awesome job.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea on the number background
ReplyDeleteI'll scraplift that. The jar card
is lots of fun!
Carla from Utah
I love your jar of hearts. Can't wait to use the jar for all seasons - with a snowman, lightning bugs, flowers, etc.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards! The jar card is so cute, and I really like the colors you chose! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove the effects you got with the number stamp, and how cute is that jar of hearts?
ReplyDeleteYep, that jar of hearts is so special; love how you used it! And that number background is a must-have; love your he and she versions using it! Well done, Sista!
ReplyDeleteI agree with you. I LOVE the Love Jar! Your card is so cute and the colors are perfect. Wow!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! The number stamp looks so versatile and that jar full of hearts is just great!
ReplyDeleteLovin' the Love Jar. Thanks for all your inspiration and I will have to take a look around your blog -- it is my first visit and I like what I see.
ReplyDeleteI have the numbers, now I'm inspired to put them to work. Love your color sense. The used of clear packaging material for the jar is so clever. Kudos.
ReplyDeleteLove the distressed inks background...a new embossing folder for me to look for! Your cards are all wonderful!
ReplyDeleteKathy, all of your cards are so wonderful and sweet. I love the colors and that jar!
ReplyDeleteThe love jar is so adorable! And the number background should have many uses.
ReplyDeleteSo many wonderful cards. Thanks, ladies.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards... the backgrounds are so pretty and I love the jar with the hearts in it. Sooo cute!
ReplyDeleteI love the stamped acetate idea to make it look more like glass.
ReplyDeleteYou have a great sense for combining colors successfully. I enjoyed all your cards.
ReplyDeleteI must have that number bg! Your cards with it are excellent! I also love the LOVE jar! Amazing!
ReplyDeleteReally love your cards, the colors are amazing and I love what you did with the number background. Thanks so much for sharing!!!!
ReplyDeleteThe number background stamp is on my wish list!
ReplyDeleteThank you for so much inspiration. Wonderful cards and use of stamps!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful !The one with the jar is my favorite !
ReplyDeleteThe number background is on my wishlist! I like the love jar!
ReplyDeleteI'm absolutely falling in love with your love jar card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great job you did with the love jar. I never would have thought of putting the clear packaging over the jar to resemble glass.
ReplyDeletePretty cards; I love how you used the numbers background stamp!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work! Love your cards.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! My favorite is the embossed numbers.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration!
I love the simplicity of the numbered birthday cards! I might do a shadow box or just pop the birthday number. ;)
ReplyDeletelove the cards. those background stamps are really neat.
ReplyDeletethree gorgeous cards, I can't decide which is my fave! Ger x
ReplyDeleteLove how you embellish background stamps. Will check regularly for more card inspiration! Thanks!
ReplyDeletemy fave is the love jar card but all of the were wonderful!
ReplyDeleteLove the numbers background stamp. Perfect for many occasions.
ReplyDeleteDebbie S
Love your thinking of you card with the hearts. Great idea for
ReplyDeleteValentine's Day.
Sherry in MI
I love all 3 cards, but I especially love how different the two number background cards look! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteYour jar is great, with the clear plastic over it. Thank you for showing me that the numbers background is not to fussy. Those cards are great.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Especially the heartjar! Wow!
ReplyDeleteThe jar card is my favorite!
ReplyDeleteThe white embossed number background is absolutely gorgeous! I'm going to have to steal that idea. :)
ReplyDeleteLove all of your cards, especially how you did the jar!
ReplyDeleteYou are very artistic. Now my mind is filled with color and ideas.
ReplyDeleteThank you!
The white embossed numbers card would be a great guy card!! Your jar of love is too cute. Thanks for some fun inspiration
ReplyDelete!!
What fun cards and a fun blog hop!
ReplyDeletethat jar of hearts is darling!
ReplyDeleteI like all three cards and the use of different techniques for each one!
ReplyDeletethe acetate over the love jar really makes it look like a glass jar!
ReplyDeletelolvely!
thanks
Holly
Great cards! Yummy color combos!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Wonderful cards! I love the numbers background. The jar card is so cute!
ReplyDeleteJust love what you did with the numbers bg, Kathy, and what a darling Love Jar!! The bold flower adds the perfect touch! Please exclude me from any prizes - I'm just here to enjoy. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteVery fun cards. I love that numbers background - thanks for giving us some geat ideas. Your jar card is adorable - very pretty coloring. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteHi Kathy! I love what you've done with the numbers background...so fun! The card with the love jar is beautiful and love the added clear acetate to make it shine! :) Love hopping with you!
ReplyDeleteLove how you used the Love jar image, especially the technique to make it look more like real glass.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE that jar stamp. Cute cards!
ReplyDeleteLoving that number stamp!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so cute! Thanks for sharing the great ideas. I especially liked the use of the Number Pattern background stamp and the canning jar looked so real with the hearts inside. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! Cannot wait to get the jar stamp set! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful works,Kathy! I love the cards with number background!
ReplyDeleteand the jar card is so cute too!
Pink, pink, pink, I love pink. Great cards, and good ideas for me to take a run with.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors on the number cards, and the packaging over the canning jar is "over the top". Very clever!
ReplyDeletelove the cards, especially the multi-tone backgrounds. thanks for sharing and the chance to win of the hop.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness! I LOVE the background stamp!!! Lovely!
ReplyDeleteI love this number background stamp and love the colors you used
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
I love all three cards but I have to say my fav is the second. I love the white embossed numbers along with the Distressed colored background, not to mention the die cut edge. It came together so nicely. Thank you for sharing with us and for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for sharing your ideas. I especially like the fact that you stamped the jar on the plastic. Very nice technique.
ReplyDeleteI love your jar full of hearts very stunning
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I love the jar with hearts!
ReplyDeleteReally pretty cards. I especially like the way you did the colors on the first card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove these designs. I have to have the number background, so many possiblilities.
ReplyDeleteKathy your on a roll girl. Wow,. Love all the designs and each one so different in style and design, but that second one with the embossed numbers is my favorate. I think that it has more to do with the colour palette more than anything. Lol. Love what you have created here. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally enjoyed your second card with the distressing inks!
ReplyDeleteAMAZING! I have been looking at this jar stamp and you just sold me on it - love the clear packaging over the original jar!
ReplyDeleteFirst time I have seen a card with the mason jar image. L.O.V.E. IT!!!
ReplyDeleteVery fun cards. I especially LOVE the jar stamp and those hearts inside. TFS
ReplyDeleteI really like the numbers background! The colors are so fresh and very appealing...
ReplyDeleteGreat cards. The second one is my favourite and I might give that colour combo a go myself.
ReplyDeleteFun cards! My favorite is the second one--love the colors and the punched top.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the different looks with number background and your jar is just stunning. I love the effect you got with your technique! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! The number background stamp is going straight to my wish list!
ReplyDeleteLove how you created a glass jar with the cello packaging! Cards are so cleverly creative!
ReplyDeleteSo elegant and pretty these are. Love the owl card and of Christmas as well as the rest of your cards. Thanks for showing them to us.
ReplyDeletehugs
Donna
Cute cards!
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ReplyDeleteLove the color palette you used with the numbers. It made the numbers really pop nicely!
ReplyDeletelove how you made the Love jar! your work is beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThey are so cute!!!
ReplyDeleteThese cards are so sweet! Loving your use of the numbers background, and the jar card! TFS!
ReplyDeleteThanks for all the great ideas.The little touches make a card!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards -- I particularly like your use of the Number background image on the first two.
ReplyDeleteI love the heart jar. so sweet and cute!!!!!
ReplyDeleteLove the jar of hearts!!
ReplyDeleteWOW, love your cards, this has been such a fun hop. I will be playing with your techniques very soon.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love the colors you've used on all of the cards. The love jar card is so creative!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I wasn't sure if I liked the numbers stamp, but I love your samples.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, I too Love the Love Jar and your number background cards are so colorful, just perfect :)
ReplyDeleteWay Cute Cards!! I really love the clear over the jar to make it look like glass, what an awesome idea.
ReplyDeleteI can totally see me using that number background on some mixed media projects too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteohhh, that number stamp is a must have! I was thinking it would only be for juvenile cards but na-na!! Love! And the hearts in the jar is making me swoon!
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