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Monday, May 11, 2009

More Hero Arts

Hi Folks.....well after my busy day in the garden yesterday.....it was wind down time.....I am not a TV girl and let's face it Sunday nights just don't do it for me anymore.....no Dancing On Ice or Hell's Kitchen so it was off to the cubbyhole for a little play with some of my favourite stamps......Hero Arts.   If I told you that I have a lot of HA stamps....well that would be a slight understatement and thanks to my little win last week.....will shortly be adding to my collection.....yes... my prize is a bit of a shop in their online store but the problem is....which do I choose....I want them all.   What do I love about HERO ARTS.....their stamps are so versatile and can be used in many different ways.  On a recent visit to my local craft store.....I spotted that they had all the Hero Arts Card Art Stamps reduced in price......why....because folks probably don't know how to use them......I love this "THANK YOU" stamp.....OK just stamped onto cardstock....it looks a little boring....but stamped onto various patterned papers and decoupaged.....it looks entirely different...the papers used were another favourite...."Bella Bella Collection" from My Mind's Eye.

 
  
Stamps: Hero Arts..
.Card Art Flower Thank You
Heart Flourish
Border: Martha Stewart Lacy Edge Doiley Punch
Ink: Tim Holtz.... Walnut Stain....Brushed Corduroy
Self Adhesive Pearls from stash
 
 and I love to use their stamps to make backgrounds
The "Friends Background" is a bit of an oldie but doesn't look out of place with their latest releases
 
  
Stamps: Hero Arts......
Friends Background
Heart Flourish
Printed Flowers Clear Stamp Set
Inks: Tim Holtz....Faded Jeans...Brushed Curduroy...Walnut Stain
And isn't it strange no matter how tired I am....I can always muster some energy to craft....I am so lucky that my hobby is also my job.......IT'S NOT WORK.....IT'S JUST FUN....well on saying that I am off to have some more fun......lots to do this week......catch up with you all tomorrow and will maybe have time to fit in a challenge card......Hugs Kath xxxxxxx
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37 comments:

  1. RachMay 11, 2009 at 8:38 AM

    wow !!
    thses are two stunning cards Kath gorgeous papers and details.x

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  2. scotspandaMay 11, 2009 at 8:52 AM

    loving both of these cards, the "friends" stamp is fabulous I can see you could use that a lot. Love your style Kath :o)

    lotsalove

    Amanda xx

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  3. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 9:00 AM

    Stunning cards Kath, just love how you put everything together. Have a productive day :D

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  4. Sparkle and FlourishMay 11, 2009 at 9:51 AM

    Oh I love these..I am a big Hero Arts fan but yes they do sometimes get sadly neglected. Your card are stunning..beautiful colours and details. Enjoy the sun today! Hugs Judy x

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  5. ArtyjenMay 11, 2009 at 9:57 AM

    Two great cards......super images used so well.
    xoxo

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  6. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 10:00 AM

    Amazing cards Kath! You are a true artist...I love your work!
    Alicia xx

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  7. JaneMay 11, 2009 at 10:10 AM

    Ooo Kath these two are super gorgeous!!! I might be having to get some of these stamps, you're cards are always so beautiful, love visiting your blog! Take care, Jane x x

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  8. UnknownMay 11, 2009 at 10:14 AM

    I love these card may have a look over at hero arts lol you have done a great job.

    Love Dawn xx

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  9. EvelineMay 11, 2009 at 10:57 AM

    Great cards Kath.
    Eveline.

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  10. peggyMay 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Hi Kath,

    Both cards are gorgeous !!!
    Ans love the 'friends' stamp, the colour combo's from your cards are perfect !!!

    Hugs, Peggy

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  11. MummyladeMay 11, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    Absolutely gorgeous, you make the cards so alive.

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  12. CassMay 11, 2009 at 12:05 PM

    Two stunning cards Kath,and they are gorgeous stamps.I bought some ticket ones at craft demo this weekend,they had loads in stock.Enjoy your crafting day.Glorious sunshine here today.
    Hugs
    Cass xxx

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  13. MimiMay 11, 2009 at 1:51 PM

    Hi Kath!

    First, sorry, I´m from Argentine and maybe my english isn´t too good. Not so long, I started making scrapbooks. And I love it. But I had made only one because I was making handcrafts for a expo here in Argentine, ENIARTE 2009. And it took me time. I love painting Mandalas and doing country toys like bears, lions, etc, which are made whith fabrics.
    Your cards are amazings! I love the combination of the colors and the flowers. I will visit your blogg every day.
    Regards, Mimi.

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  14. WiccababeMay 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    stunning cards, these (IMHO) are "Classic Kath" cards! :)

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  15. mueppiMay 11, 2009 at 2:11 PM

    Two wonderful cards, Kath!
    I love the flowers!
    Hugs Gisela

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  16. Ania - "Z Papieru Tworzone"May 11, 2009 at 2:15 PM

    Beautiful card, I love it!

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  17. PiaMay 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    Stunning cards Kath, just love how you put everything togethe, such a beautiful cards

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  18. MacpurpMay 11, 2009 at 2:18 PM

    these are beautiful! are both the background caring and friend stamps hero arts?
    they are fab!

    love the layering and colours.

    love tina x

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  19. DianaMay 11, 2009 at 2:19 PM

    Those are awesome! You have a great sense of color and style!!!!!!!!!!!!

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  20. mudmavenMay 11, 2009 at 2:57 PM

    These are just spectacular Kath! Love them - going looking for some of those stamps too! ~chris

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  21. Crafting QueenMay 11, 2009 at 3:08 PM

    Two stunning cards Kath!
    Anesha

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  22. RietMay 11, 2009 at 5:14 PM

    Wowwww Kath,what a beautiful cards,l love the papers and colour.

    Hugs Riet.x

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  23. AniceMay 11, 2009 at 5:43 PM

    Beautiful cards as always Kath. I'm lucky enough to have alot of Kaths work in my sweaty little hands as she produces wonderful stuff as part of my DT and I can say that they are as beautiful and perfectly put together in real life as they look in the pictures. Kath you are a true artist.
    Anice xx

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  24. Desire FourieMay 11, 2009 at 6:15 PM

    Oh Kath, these two cards are just stunning, stunning .... Love the colours you've used which fits right into my personal taste. Your stamping is seriously creative ... one talented gal you are. Hugs from Desire

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  25. AnonymousMay 11, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Hiya Kath Two very beautiful cards..Your stamping is `gorgeous` I love those stamps....
    You are really soooo `gorgeous` It`s took me how long?????Blogger being very very norty!!!!to upload that post today...then I just flamin noticed I forgot to add a piccie on there:(grrrr....
    Right enough of my waffling Have a very lovely Evening lovely Lady:)♥

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  26. VictoriaMay 11, 2009 at 6:35 PM

    These cards are beautiful Kath. Love how you have used these Hero Arts stamps! Simply stunning!
    Hugs, Vicky x

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  27. Pauline CMay 11, 2009 at 7:04 PM

    Beautiful Kath - fabulous use of these gorgeous Hero arts stamps - I especially love the Friends one which is just brilliant.
    Pauline x

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  28. Emma (metalicbutterfly)May 11, 2009 at 9:46 PM

    HI Kath,

    Hope you are well hunni and by the look of these two beauties you must be feeling fab!
    I love your hero arts cards they always look so intricate and are always gorgeous!

    Emma xxx

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  29. DawnMay 11, 2009 at 10:13 PM

    Yup Kath it sure looks great!
    I'm sure I have one of these kinds of stamps somewhere and guess what - It hasn't seen the light of day yet - mmmm! will have to have a dig and see where it's at now!!

    Hugs
    Dawn
    xx

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  30. LynnMay 11, 2009 at 11:18 PM

    Beautiful cards, but I'm not surprised as all your cards are wonderful. I visit your blog most days to check out your latest creations.

    Lynn x

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  31. Chrissy's CreationsMay 12, 2009 at 4:39 AM

    Beautiful cards Kath, I love love love the fabulous flowers.

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  32. StephMay 12, 2009 at 2:32 PM

    Wow, Kath! I don't know how you do it!!!

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  33. Christine (All She Crafts)May 12, 2009 at 5:10 PM

    Brill cards, as always, Kath! :o) Love that Hero Arts stamp, especially. Very useful.

    Thanks for the inspiration.

    Hugs,
    Chris xx

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  34. VickiMay 12, 2009 at 6:17 PM

    Wow, beautiful cards Kath, I love them and the colours are so nice!

    Vicki x

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  35. ShellyMay 12, 2009 at 9:14 PM

    Truly beautiful cards, so different! I love popping in now and again as there's always something new to look at!

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  36. TashaMay 13, 2009 at 6:13 PM

    Stunning cards Kath - both of them are works of art. Love the colours and fab layouts and the gorgeous backgrounds - fab
    love tasha xx

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  37. JozzaMay 13, 2009 at 8:25 PM

    These are divine missus and those stamps are lush. I only have 3 Hero Arts stamps which must surely be a sin! x

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