Hello friends!
Today is a special day as I join my alumni hostesses from Hero Arts for a fun blog hop.
Back in 2009, I was part of the Hero Arts Hostess over Flickr group. It was one of the most exciting time of my stamping life. I never forget the fun and creative time as a hostess.
Back in 2009, I was part of the Hero Arts Hostess over Flickr group. It was one of the most exciting time of my stamping life. I never forget the fun and creative time as a hostess.
So, without further ado....
welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2016 release and winter catalogue! Today's hop starts from my little humble blog :)
Vintage Christmas Post Matching Die
For my projects, I am sharing interesting ways of using Stamp and Die combo.
For my projects, I am sharing interesting ways of using Stamp and Die combo.
Keynotes about this card:
~work the background: starting from the bottom part of the card, I stamped and embossed the script , leaves and pine-cones.
~stamp the bird in colors: I colored the cardinal lightly with watercolors.
~don't forget the splatter and sequins!
I love how fun and easy it is to coordinate these images.
And if you ever wonder how else you can do with this stamp, here is a previous example I did.
I stamped a wreath by using all the smaller stamps.
You can watch my You Tube video here.
(there is a stamp set giveaway for becoming my You Tube subscribers)
I hope that you are inspired by my projects.
Hero Arts will be awarding 4 prizes ($25 to Hero Arts online shop).
Today's hop:
1 $25 Hero Arts shopping spree
1 bonus prize on the Hero Arts blog
Tomorrow's hop
1 $25 Hero Arts shopping spree
1 bonus prize on the Hero Arts blog
The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning! Please comment by Sunday Oct 30 by 11:59pm PT for a chance to win.
If you find a broken link, you'll find a master list of the hop links at the Hero Arts Blog.
Today's blog hop list:
Virginia Lu (you are here)
You next stop is Emily Leiphart's blog!
Be sure to stop by all the stops and Hero Arts and leave some blog love! We have another excellent line-up of hostesses over Hero Arts Blog tomorrow. You will love the inspiraiton!
Thank you for stopping by!
286 comments:
1 – 200 of 286 Newer› Newest»Virginia they are both beautiful! Love the mix of colors you used on your first card they are charming together and the card is lovely. Your wreath is wonderful!
Fabulous cards, Virginia! Wonderful mix of images, colours and techniques on the first card and your wreath card looks amazing! Thanks again for all the work you put into organising the hop! It has been great fun hopping with you again:)
These are both beautiful cards Virginia and I am ALWAYS inspired wen I see your work! TFS!
Absolutely love your card designs, , the colors, techniques are so inspiring on each of your cards:-)))
What a cute little scene you created with this set. I love that cardinal and how you colored it. Your wreath is beautiful, too.
These cards are beautiful.
Both cards are wonderful. I love how the first one has a post card feel to it. I also love how the smaller shapes are used on the second card to create a wreath. I love finding a use for smaller images! Great project and thanks for the inspiration! kReN@afourthlife
Virginia your card is sooooo beautiful. Love the set too.
Virginia, both of your cards are gorgeous...love your way with color!
Both the cards are beautiful! Love how delicate these stamps are.
Good Morning, Virginia! Such a lovely way to start the blog hop! Both of your cards are gorgeous, I love the shine!
Wow, that card that looks like a wreath is just wonderful
Two really beautiful cards, Virginia! You know how much I love your wreath, and how you showcased the latest stamps and dies on your new card! Such a striking color palette, too...especially on the bird...WOW!
Thank you for taking the time to create the video. Your stamping of the wreath was very helpful. I love this card is it very beauitiful.
Virginia both cards are beautiful. I wat he'd your wreath YouTube video a few days ago and can't wait to try my own version of the wreath card. Just waiting for MISTI to arrive. Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent.
Virginia,
The cards are absolutely breathtaking. So colorful and vibrant is that bird!
Just love both cards, Virginia! Your cardinal scene looks amazing and what a gorgeous wreath!! Great job kicking off today's list of talented hoppers!!
Absolutely gorgeous! What a wonderful layout using the cardinal stamp set! Love the wreath, also!
I love the chubby little cardinal and your wreath looks fantastic!
Great cards! :)
Such BEAUTIFUL cards, Virginia!
Beautiful cards! Great start for the hop!
Oh wow, beautiful! Love your soft style with color and detail. Thanks for sharing on this fun blog hop!
Nice cards. Thanks for sharing.
Love the wreath you created!
Your cards are beautiful!!
I love the postcard stamp! I need that in my life! Thanks for the beautiful creations!
I LOVE how you made the stamps into a wreath!!! You could certainly use that year round also as a good way to stretch your stamps.
OH what lovely card!!
These cards are so pretty!
Love the wreath and how you made it!
Two really beautiful cards-thanks for the fun!
Beautiful cards!! Love the wreath!! So pretty and delicate!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie
Lovely card.
Lovely cards, that you for the video.
Lovely cards. Thanks for the inspirations.
I really like the mixed media look of your cards.
Absolutely gorgeous cards....so delicate and delightful....the wreath looks real...
Both your cards are amazing! I love your watercolor looks! They are soft yet vibrant and really are stunning!
I'm going to do a wreath card this year, and you have inspired me to change my coloring to less traditional. Wonderful ideas ! Thank you!!!
Virginia, I love the cards! Thanks for sharing your creativity!
Virginia, I am in love with both cards! I actually gasped when I saw that amazing wreath! So beautiful! It's been such a joy getting back together with you and all the hostesses! Thank you for al you did to keep us organized and sane! Lol! Hugs! ❤️
Very pretty cards! I especially like the wreath card. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!
A beautiful use of that stamp set, my friend! Thank you for organizing all of us - I am amazed at the beautiful work I saw this morning!
Very pretty cards. I really like the wreath you created.
Your cards are both very pretty.
Your video was very helpful showing
how to stamp the wreath.
I love that new stamp set!
I'm glad I don't have to pick a favorite here as they are both so pretty! I love the use of embossing, die cutting and stamping to achieve dimension and texture on the cardinal card. And the wreath is just beautiful. Using the little stamps is genius! Lots of inspiring ideas, Virginia:) Thank you for sharing!
I love your beautiful collage! The vintage feel of your card takes me back to my childhood Christmases. Thank you!
Beautiful! Love the modern splatters with the vintage stamp designs.
Gorgeous cards Virginia, love the colours you have chosen very vintage. I especially love the wreath card.
The versatility of the stamp set, as you've shown, creates a nice scene, or a fantastic wreath.
You keep making me want this beautiful set, Virginia! Hopefully soon! I enjoyed seeing your beautiful wreath and how you've created it too!
I love the fun colors you chose! It makes the whole image POP in a bright yet lovely way!
I love how you used all parts of the set for your cardinal card, Virginia. The wreath is lovely with the various colors of green.
I like the postmark in the corner, it just adds the right touch.
Great use of this wonderful stamp and die set, Virginia! I love both of your cards; so pretty and wonderfully created. Thanks for your videos, too!!
Gorgeous, festive card! Love the pop of color from the cardinal. And now I "need" that stamp set!
Beautifully detailed card. Just lovely
Such lovely cards
and wonderful
stamping.
Carla from Utah
Virginia!! You know I adore your work! You really made that first card pop with such vintage goodness, it's so soft, delicate, airy, love the wisps of the leaf stems, beautifully done! And I really LOVE how you made your own wreath from the same set!!
I'm sure this is going to be a fantastic blog hop with all the Hero Hostess alumni participating. They were chosen in the past for their talents and it will be fun to see them again. Thanks for organizing and for sharing your beautiful cards. I do love the Vintage stamp set and think your cards show it off beautifully. Both the cardinal and the wreath card are the style I love.
Wow, just beautiful! Love how it looks like a postcard.
Virginia - there's a beautiful & delicate quality with your card. It's beautiful & your color choices are wonderful.!
Love both of your cards. Thank you for making the video and sharing your ideas and techniques.
Wow what gorgeous cards! I'm getting in the spirit!
Two beautiful cards ... creating a collage and a wreath.
Beautiful cards-love especially the Cardinal one.
I love it Virginia!
Wow, you have created some gorgeous cards (love the cardinal) which are so very inspiring. Thank you:)
Very nice card Virginia! I like all the images you stamped together along the bottom. The wreath card is nice also.
Pretty design for your first card Virginia and thanks for sharing your tips on creating your lovely wreath card!
Beautiful, vintage feeling cards. Love how you made the wreath! Thanks for the inspiration!
Absolutely beautiful cards and terrific release!
I love the wreath card. Thanks for sharing!
I absolutely love the wreath card, Virginia!! But actually I think I love the cardinal one better!! ... no, the wreath is my fav! Augh, I love them both equally. This is why I end up buying so many products because I can't make up my mind. Lol. thanks so much for sharing!
Stunning cards, Virginia! I love all the colours and composition, especially that first one that looks like a dreamy postcard. Thanks again for all your work organizing this hop! It’s been so fun hopping with all my hostess sisters again!
Virginia both your cards are gorgeous, but that wreath is stunning!
Beautiful cards - my favorite is the wreath! Thank you for all of your hard work on making the hop possible!
I'm glad I don't have to choose - both cards are wonderful. I am very partial to Cardinals so that card sings to me and the wreath.....excellent. You are so right the sprinkles and sequins simply add the finishing touch.
O I love the cards the second one with the wreath is awesome. Good job. TFS
Great inspiration. I love how you show the versatility of simple, small stamps. TFS.
Such wonderful cards! Love the background and that wreath!
Beautiful cards! Loving the cardinal and wreath! :)
beautiful ideas!! Totally need to get on my cards!
I really liked how you showed multiple ways to use one stamp!! Thank you for the inspiration!
Love both of these! Thanks for showing two ways with the same set!
Both of your cards are lovely and thanks so much for the video - the wreath is wonderful!
Inspired AND dazzled by your beautiful cards, Virginia! The wreath is especially eye-catching; I need one like it for my front door!
hugs~carol
I love this cardinal set. I opted for the layered cardinal, but this set is awesome.
Love your wreath using the smaller stamps. It's filled in perfectly.
My oh my what lovely cards!! Love how you used this stamp set and matching dies!!
Beautiful cards! I love the wreath stamping technique and this is such a perfect stamp set for it! Thanks you :)
Such beautiful cards!
Thanks for the video of the wreath card. I like your process. Both cards are lovely. Thanks
Beautiful! I love both cards, but I especially love the details on the birdie postcard. What a wonderful layout!
Love the vintage look!!!
Stunning cards. TFS
Love the scene with the cardinal.
So light and airy.
the wreath is gorgeous.
It's that time of year again -
look forward to making wreaths.
thanks for sharing.
Both cards are beautiful. The wreath is gorgeous and I loved how you stamped it. tfs
Love your card with the mix of colors, the splatters and the beautiful bird. Thanks for sharing.
Linda D.
The cards are FAB! Love your use of smaller stamps to create the wreath.
Beautiful cards and thanks so much for the video!
love your wreath and thanks for showing how you stamped it - just bought that set so am going to have to make a wreath i think!!
Just love your layering ideas. Both cards are great...why do I always feel I need to stamp a whole wreath image, when i can just create my own. Great colors!
Love both your cards! I especially love wreaths, can't help it!
Beautiful cards, the bird card paper looks textured with your technique!
I love this stamp set and the beautiful cards you made using it!
Hi Love the wreath, it looks real.
I love your creations, Virginia and you make it look so easy!
Beautiful cards, Virginia! Love the collage you created with the first card and your wreathe is lovely!
This is one of my favourite stamp/die sets and I love how you have used it here. Just gorgeous!
Both of these cards are just beautiful. Thanks for sharing.
Great cards! Love the wreath and video!
Love your cards, especially the cardinal! They look beautiful!
Beautiful cardinal! I love how you've mixed the greens.
Virginia, both your cards are beautiful. I love the watercoloring, just beautiful!
anmatt1@aol.com
These are so lovely, colorful with a soft vintage look.
Gorgeous cards Virginia!!
You really made those stamps come to life beautifully ... 😍
The wreath is my favorite!!
Love the use of color and the wreath. Love christmas time that is when all the magic happens and the most amazing cards happen great job.
Beautiful cards. I like your technique of making the wreath. TFS
Gorgeous card, Virginia! The splatters and sequins are awesome accents and I love how you made a wreath - super cool!
Myfirst Blog Hop Lovely work Thank you for sharing
Beautiful cards Virginia! That is my favourite new Hero Set this season.
Wonderful cards. Love the mix of color.
Beautiful cards with a delicate touch....Lovely colors, too. Thanks for inspiring us.
Yes, Virginia, I DO LOve your style!!! Always delightful, with plenty of interesting elements, too ...
=]
Thanks for sharing your wonderful talent. Can't wait to try stamping a wreath of my own.
I loved your video. Your colors are great. Wonderful card
Beautiful cards! The wreath card is my favorite - it's gorgeous!
I, too, was blown away by the beauty of your wreath and your incredible video. Lots of tips and a lot of effort to bring this to us. Thank you.
Wonderful use of colour Virginia! Very pretty cards.
Great color and design. Love that wreath! Thank you for the video instruction.
Gorgeous card and lovely composition.
Both cards are gorgeous--my favorite by far is the wreath one. Thanks!
Gorgeous projects Virginia!
Love that wreath card!
Beautiful holiday cards! Great colors and pretty stamps.
Beautiful card
Very pretty!!!! I just love all the color!
Your wreath video is wonderful. You made it look just so easy. Thank you.
Your wreath is just beautiful.Using simple images sure produced wonderful results.
Love. The cards and thanks for sharing he video of the wreath. Love that set.
Beautiful work, Virginia! I love your attention to detail. Each card is a mini-masterpiece.
I love the way you pulled that wreath together! It turned out so well!
Beautiful wreath! Thank u for sharing.
Beautiful wreath! Thank u for sharing.
I love layering stamps! I love all of the inovation going in to stamp sets today. Im always eager to learn the next newest techniques. Love the Cardinal set
Beautiful work virginia!
Lovely and elegant.
Beautiful work a Virginia!
Lovely and elegant!
Your cards are so lovely. I really like the cardinal stamp. I have two cardinals that stay in my crab apple tree year 'round since my husband passed away. Everyone says that if you have cardinals, they are a sign that a loved one in Heaven is telling you that they are watching over you. I have to have that stamp!
Love the cardinal and the wreath!
Those are 2 very beautiful cards. Thanks so much for sharing your talent! You have given me some inspiration! Happy Crafting!!
These cards are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing the video on stamping the wreath - it turned out so lovely!
b-koz@valornet.com
Both are so pretty Virginia! I like the earthy look they both have!
You did a great job with the stamps. I like that the cardinal is popped from the surface. Great idea to use small stamps to make a wreath. Thank you for sharing and participating in the Blog Hop!
Your cardinal card was lovely but I really loved your wreath card. It so pretty and whimsical.
These cards are beautiful. I truly love the wreath you made with the stamp and the cardinal is so beautiful done. So now I think I am going shopping.
Thanks for your your ideas with us.
Beautiful card Virginia Love the wreath too
They're both beautiful cards, I love the soft watercolour look!
Absolutely beautiful cards. Love the bird image.
Your cards are beautiful, Virginia. I love the background for your bird.
Your cards are beautiful!!!!
I love the watercolor technique. How lovely and modern.
Happy Hopping with you!
Like the nature look. Like the watercoloring. Arrangements are wonderful.
Melissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I love that this set includes the ground piece which allows for more versatility when creating outdoor scenes. I also like the trees and springs. Well done combining them to create this lovely card.
What a gorgeous wreath with a lot of technique.
Beautiful! Love the wreath you created with the stamps. Thanks!
Beautiful cards. Love the wreath.
Beautiful details on your pretty cards! Love that wreath!
Great cards!
Such pretty cards! It is hard to choose just one.
I love your card with the cardinal bird. But then I saw you make the wreath, wow, beautiful. I have never been bold enough to attempt the wreath with small single stamps like that but you made it look so easy. Lovely. I will now try that.
Love your cards Virginia and great video!! I don't own a MISTI..still on my wish list! Thanks for the chance to win your giveaway!
Your wreath card is stunning. Thanks for sharing how you made it.
that cardinal card! Awesome!
Thank you for sharing your inspirational card. The colors of the pine branches are realistic. The detailed video makes it clear how to make a similar card.
Cheryl
Especially love the wreath video/card. Thanks so much for the clear instructions.
I am absolutely in love with that wreath! So inspiring. Thanks for the video.
This card is so pretty. I really admire your ability to stamp the wreath with the resulting fullness and lovely appearance. Great job.
Really nice thanks for sharing ��
Beautiful cards, I love the colors.
Oh, I have to get this set! Beautiful work!
Gorgeous ards! The Cardinal is so cute and love the color you used. The Wreath is just awesome, very pretty.
I've been eyeing this stamp set for awhile and your beautiful cards confirm it's a must have winter set.
I love the wreath card. Simple but beautiful. Thanks
Your cards are beautiful. I love that wreath!
The bird is beautiful, but I especially like the wreath.
Awesome cards.
Yes, Virginia! I love the sound of stamping on the paper, lol! Makes me want to stamp. You're so creative and I'm always inspired by your design.
Love the Wreath! The video was great showing the technique so well...will have to try it myself!
Both cards are beautiful but I especially LOVE your wreath. Enjoyed your video, thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful Card, Virginia! Love how you built/layered the background and I also really like the wreath card.
Both cards are great. The coloring on the cardinal is really nice. The wreath is lovely.
Love both techniques. Very beautiful.
Love the design of the bird on the card. Lovely card
Beautiful cards Thank you for inspiration
Simply, lovely colors and designs! Thank you for creating these beautiful holiday cards. Bird stamps are my favorite and you have inspired me to get busy making some Christmas cards.
fabulous cards Virginia. You've used the set beautifully
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