2017 Catalog Card Index

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Cardmaking at Hero Arts The cards featured in this Spring 2017 Catalog are all original and handmade. They are designed to inspire

creativity and ideas. At Hero Arts our signature style is simplicity and elegance. The card index lists all the stamps used in the catalog photos as well as inks, papers, and special embellishments. Tips are given in the

index; however, most cards are easy to do just by looking at the samples in the photos.

For more ideas, please visit our website at www.heroarts.com.

CM135 Thank You Messages AF101 Black Dye Ink AF331 Dandelion Ink AF262 Lime Green Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF371 Cotton Candy Ink AF334 Strawberry Ink AF208 Bubble Gum Ink PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS620 Blush Layering Paper CH301 Ombre Blush Sequins Other Materials: white paper, pink paper

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TIP: Mix black ink from the ink pad with water and splatter black ink over the images.

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Watercolor Koi Fish Card

by Libby Hickson

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MATERIALS: DI336 Paper Layering Koi Fish with Frame (D) CM128 Color Layering Water Lilies AF345 Intense Black Ink AF222 Soft Olive Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF213 Wet Cement Ink AF168 Soft Pink Ink AF208 Bubble Gum Ink Other Materials: glitter cardstock

TIP: Try applying watercolor paints directly to your stamps, and then stamping. It gives a soft, painterly look.

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Layered Water Lily ard by Jayne Nelson

TIP: Die-cut the koi right into your main image panel so he’s swimming out of the card – easy and fun to do with Paper Layering dies.

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MATERIALS: CM128 Color Layering Water Lilies PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS622 Foliage Layering Paper AF207 Butter Bar Ink AF228 Raspberry Jam Ink AF263 Ultra Pink Ink AF275 Soft Vanilla Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF344 Green Apple Ink CH117 Clear Gemstones

Watercolor Fuchsia Card

by Libby Hickson

MATERIALS: CM124 Color Layering Fuchsia DI335 Paper Layering Hummingbird Pair (C) PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette DI119 Planner Page Edges AF345 Intense Black ink PS627 Kraft Paper PS621 Sunshine Mixed Layering Paper

Watercolor Lilies Card by Wanda Guess MATERIALS: CM128 Color Layering Water Lilies

TIP: Practice color layering combinations on inexpensive paper. This will ensure an appealing image on your finished design.

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AF261 Lemon Yellow Ink AF333 Tangerine Ink AF345 Intense Black Ink VC250 Versamark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH126 Yellow Gemstones

TIP: Emboss a single word in a long sentiment onto a cardstock strip. It will add emphasis and interest to your message.

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Gingham Birds and Blossoms

by Wanda Guess

MATERIALS: CM129 Color Layering Birds and Blossoms PS627 Kraft Paper AF101 Black Dye Ink AF214 Cup o’ Joe Ink AF242 Dusty Blue Ink

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PAGE 4 Koi Wishing You Harmony Card

by Yana Smakula MATERIALS: CM127 Color Layering Koi AF257 Silver Ink AF223 Tide Pool Ink AF146 Soft Pool Ink AF309 Butter to Orange Ink PS610 Snow Layering Papers VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 While Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun CH202 Pewter Metallic Decor TIP: Skip a bottom layer of your color layering image to make it more diverse (or if you simply don’t have the perfect color of ink to go with it!).

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Golden Koi Card by Jayne Nelson MATERIALS: CM127 Color Layering Koi DI165 Small Tag Frame Cuts PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS621 Sunshine Layering Paper PS697 Midnight Layering Paper

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Birds and Blossoms Card

by Amy Tsuruta

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MATERIALS: CM129 Color Layering Birds and Blossoms AF226 Soft Granite Shadow Ink AF236 Charcoal Shadow Ink AF213 Wet Cement Shadow Ink AF214 Cup O’ Joe Shadow Ink AF208 Bubble Gum Shadow Ink AF213 Wet Cement Shadow Ink

AF208 Bubble Gum Ink AF170 Soft Brown Ink Other Materials: twine TIP: You can combine the branches from CM127 to create a large branch, or use them individually for smaller scenes, like on this card.

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TIP: A simple strip of glitter cardstock can add texture and glitz to a clean and simple design.

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Monochromatic Birds

by Clare Prezzia

MATERIALS: CM129 Color Layering Birds and Blossoms PS610 Snow Layering Papers VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW200 Embossing Gun PS623 Sea Mix Layering Paper PW105 Sparkle Embossing Powder PW110 White Embossing Powder AF233 Tide Pool Ink AF246 Mint Julep Ink CH283 Pool Mixed Accents TIP: Using layering stamps on a monochromatic card helps add more interest and dimension.

Peacock Layering Card by Clare Prezzia

MATERIALS: CM133 Color Layering Peacock PS623 Sea Mix Layering Paper PW105 Sparkle Embossing Powder PW110 White Embossing Powder AF234 Navy Ink AF315 Emerald Green Ink AF340 Deep Ocean Ink AF207 Butter Bar Ink CH215 Neutral Mixed Accents VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW200 Embossing Gun TIP: Use clear sparkling embossing powder for a subtle but beautiful background.

CM135 Thank You Messages AF234 Navy Ink AF308 Pool to Navy Ink AF223 Tide Pool Ink PS610 Snow Layering Papers VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 While Embossing Powder PW105 Sparkle Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun CH250 Diamond Gems 8mm CH234 Diamond Gems 7mm CH236 Diamond Gems 4mm Other Materials: vellum TIP: After you’ve finished stamping the peacock use the most solid layers and stamp them again over the main image using embossing ink, add sparkle embossing

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You’re Precious Card

by Jayne Nelson

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MATERIALS: CM124 Color Layering Fuchsia PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS619 Floral Layering Paper AF168 Soft Pink Ink Ink AF228 Raspberry Jam Ink AF263 Ultra Pink Ink AF337 Orchid Ink AF342 Pine Ink AF343 Moss Ink VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW116 Copper Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones TIP: Use metallic embossing powder to emboss a sentiment onto vellum and then wrap the vellum over the stamped design.

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Radiant Peacock Card

by Jayne Nelson

MATERIALS: CM126 Color Layering Peacock DI337 Nesting Oval Dies PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS622 Foliage Layering Paper PS623 Sea Layering Paper AF209 Green Hills Ink AF275 Soft Vanilla Ink AF338 Summer Sky Ink AF341 Indigo Ink VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones TIP: Use nesting dies to cut a shape in various colors and sizes. Layer the shapes on a card base to create an interesting design.

You’re Fabulous Card

by Yana Smakula

MATERIALS: CM124 Color Layering Fuschia CM136 Birthday Messages AF243 Passion Flower Ink AF313 Purple Ombre Ink AF344 Green Apple Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF249 Unicorn White Ink VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 While Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun CH117 Clear Gemstones Other Materials: white gel pen

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Peacock Thank You Card

by Yana Smakula

MATERIALS: CM126 Color Layering Peacock

powder and heat set for additional sparkle on your project.

TIP: Use watermark ink to stamp image repeatedly onto background to add additional interest to your project.

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AF222 Soft Olive Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF213 Wet Cement Ink AF345 Intense Black Ink PS619 Floral Mixed Layering Paper PS627 Kraft Paper PS610 Snow Layering Paper

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TIP: With the correct sandwich in your die-cutting machine, you can use a stencil as an embossing folder. A great way to stretch your supplies!

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Poppy Layering Card

by Libby Hickson

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Blue Hydrangea Card by Jayne Nelson MATERIALS: CM130 Color Layering Hydrangea PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS623 Sea Layering Paper AF210 Field Green Ink AF273 Green Pastels Ink AF314 Dusty Blue Ink AF341 Indigo Ink VC250 Versamark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones TIP: Create a patterned background by repeatedly stamping a floral image across a panel of cardstock.

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MATERIALS: CM144 Color Layering Poppy DI337 Oval Infinity Dies SA096 Abstract Waves Stencil AF353 Jayne’s Blush Ink Set Other Materials: green marker, white color pencil, glitter paper TIP: Try stamping on Kraft paper for you focal point image, it gives a completely different look.

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Poppies Card

by Jayne Nelson

MATERIALS: CM144 Color Layering Poppy DI337 Nesting Oval Dies PS610 Snow Layering Paper AF225 Red Royal Ink AF247 Fresh Peach Ink AF335 Crimson Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF345 Intense Black Ink VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones

Purple Hydrangea Card by Clare Prezzia MATERIALS: DI340 Hydrangea Frame Cuts S6213 Large Hydrangea CM136 Birthday Messages PW100 Gold Embossing Powder VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink AF101 Black Dye Ink PW200 Embossing Gun Ink PW120 Black Sparkle Powder CH136 Small Accent Pearls CH137 Medium Accent Pearls PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette TIP: Cut off part of the flower’s panel to add visual interest.

TIP: Create dimension on a card by die cutting select images in the design. Then,

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Hydrangea Card by Libby Hickson MATERIALS: CM130 Color Layering Hydrangea DI337 Oval Infinity Dies SA096 Abstract Waves Stencil AF244 Soft Sky Ink AF235 Cornflower Ink

secure them to the card with foam tape.

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PAGE 16 Purple Hydrangea Card by Wanda Guess MATERIALS: S6213 Large Hydrangea CM133 Japanese Wishing Garden CM136 Birthday Messages CH136 Small Accent Pearls Other Materials: TIP: Spritz the inked stamp with water from a water sprayer, then stamp onto the watercolor paper, letting the colors run together.

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Good Fortune Card

by Robin Edano

MATERIALS: CM125 Color Layering Rooster CM127 Color Layering Koi PS627 Kraft Paper DI337 Nesting Oval Infinity Dies CG705 Wood Floor AF393 Rooster Layering AF234 Navy Ink AF225 Red Royal Ink AF233 Pale Tomato Ink AF226 Soft Granite Ink AF236 Charcoal Ink AF101 Black Dye Ink Other Materials: twine TIP: Use white pigment ink to distress edges of paper.

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Be a Roo-star Card

by Yana Smakula

MATERIALS: CM125 Color Layering Rooster AF101 Black Dye Ink AF207 Butter Bar Ink AF260 Dark Quartz Ink AF233 Pale Tomato Ink AF225 Red Royal Ink PS610 Snow Layering Papers CH201 Orange Metallic Decor VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 While Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun Other Materials: white twine TIP: Look for images within a stamp set that can be used to stamp a pattern, like the ear of wheat image. Stamp a background pattern using that image to keep everything consistent on a project.

PAGE 17 Artistic Dahlia’s Card Set by Arnie Orcullo MATERIALS: K6214 Artistic Dahlia C6221 Handwritten Thank You Script AF101 Black Dye Ink CH303 Ombre Green Sequins CH301 Ombre Blush Sequins PS620 Blush Mixed Layering Papers PS622 Foliage Mixed Layering Papers PAGE 19

Sweet as Honey Card by Raun Edano MATERIALS: K6224 Antique Bee and Flowers SA097 Honeycomb Stencil AF101 Black Dye Ink AF145 Soft Cantaloupe Ink M1002 Sponge Daubers

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MATERIALS: CM148 Bon Appetit AF101 Black Dye Ink PS623 Sea Layering Papers PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette

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Bon Appetit

by Raun Edano

Sweet on You

by Arnie Orcullo

MATERIALS: CM148 Bon Appetit AF101 Black Dye Ink PS623 Sea Layering Papers PS620 Blush Layering Papers PS610 Snow Layering Papers CH300 Ombre Ocean Sequins VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette

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Treat Yourself

by Yana Smakula

MATERIALS: CM134 Color Layering Croissant CM136 Birthday Messages AF272 Soft Vanilla Ink AF145 Soft Apricot Ink AF332 Caramel Ink AF334 Strawberry Ink AF335 Crimson Ink AF344 Green Apple Ink AF343 Moss Ink AF243 Passion Flower Ink AF313 Purple Ombre Ink AF101 Black Dye Ink DI342 Luggage Tag Alphabet Frame Cuts (G) PS610 Snow Layering Papers Other Materials: foam adhesive, die cutting machine TIP: To add texture to the background use Luggage Tag dies and dry embossing technique. Instead of using a top plate for embossing in your die cutting machine replace it with 1-3 pieces of cardstock for less deep impression.

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Sweet Thoughts

by Wanda Guess

MATERIALS: CM134 Color Layering Croissant PS620 Blush Layering Paper PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS622 Foliage Layering Paper AF345 Intense Black Ink AF371 Cotton Candy Ink AF334 Strawberry Ink AF262 Lime Green Ink AF342 Moss Ink

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French Fashion Card Set by Libby Hickson

Friendly Critters Card Set by Raun Edano

MATERIALS: CM145 Ooh La La AF345 Intense Black Ink PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette Other Materials: watercolor paper, twine

MATERIALS: E66217 Purring Kitty E6215 Excited Puppy AF345 Intense Black Ink PS620 Blush Layering Papers PS623 Sea Layering Papers PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette

TIP: Add simple watercoloring for a dramatic look.

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TIP: These cute critters are sure to be kid favorites and are little stamping hands friendly!

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Party Animals Card

by Jayne Nelson

MATERIALS: CM142 Birthday Animal Silhouettes PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS619 Floral Layering Paper PS623 Sea Layering Paper AF226 Soft Granite Ink AF234 Navy Ink AF235 Cornflower Ink AF243 Passion Flower Ink VC250 Versamark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones PAGE 28 PAGE 29

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Cat’s Pajama’s Card

by Wanda Guess

MATERIALS: CM131 Purr PS627 Kraft Paper PS621 Sunshine Layering Paper VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink AF101 Black Dye Ink AF256 Just Rust Ink AF235 Cornflower Ink AF213 Wet Cement Ink AF371 Cotton Candy Ink

Other Materials: watercolor paper, gingham paper, burlap ribbon

Color Blocked Kittens

by Jayne Nelson

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MATERIALS: CM131 Purr PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS620 Blush Layering Paper PS621 Sunshine Layering Paper AF345 Intense Black Ink VC250 Versamark Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder CH117 Clear Gemstones TIP: To quickly color a group of stamped images, loosely paint over each image with watercolor paint.

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I Dig You Card

by Amy Tsurata

MATERIALS: CM132 Woof PS621 Sunshine Mixed Layering Paper AF272 Chalkboard Ink TIP: Color coordinating multiple images will stand out with a contrasting background.

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You Make Me Happy Card

by Jayne Nelson

MATERIALS: CM132 Woof DI199 Nesting Circle Dies PS610 Snow Layering Paper PS640 Pool Layering Paper AF223 Tide Pool Ink AF345 Intense Black Ink CH117 Clear Gemstones

TIP: After stamping multiple images across a panel of cardstock, fussy cut above or below the images, across the panel, to create a decorative edge.

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Party Octopus

by Amy Tsurata

MATERIALS: CM142 Birthday Animal Silhouettes PS620 Blush Mixed Layering Paper PS640 Pool Mixed Layering Paper P697 Midnight Mixed Layering Paper PS610 Snow Layering Paper AF335 Crimson Ink AFA223 Tide Pool Ink PW110 White Embossing Powder DI198 Rectangle Infinity Dies DI199 Circle Infinity Dies TIP: Nothing is more eye catching than the use of contrasting colors.

TIP: Highlight small images by die cutting images with circle dies and then nesting images into larger circle frames.

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AF243 Passion Flower Ink PS619 Floral Mix Layering Paper PS610 Snow Layering Papers TIP: Irregularly stamped backgrounds can spice things up.

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Watercolor Hello

by Libby Hickson

MATERIALS: DI342 Luggage Tag Alphabet Frame Cuts PS619 Floral Mixed Layering Paper PD102 Watercolor Dot Palette Other Materials: watercolor paper, sequins

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TIP: Die cut a word, then raise it up from the same spot with craft foam for a fun, dimensional look.

Cheesy Birthday Card by Clare Prezzia MATERIALS: CM143 Irreverent Birthday Messages AF309 Butter Bar to Orange Soda Ombre Ink PS621 Sunshine Mix Papers PS610 Snow Layering Papers PW110 White Embossing Powder PW200 Embossing Gun CH198 Light Yellow Pearls VC250 Versamark Watermark Ink

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Thanks Mini Card Set by Libby Hickson MATERIALS: DI338 Envelope Fancy Die CG704 Wallpaper Pattern Bold Prints CM135 Thank You Messages AF308 Tide Pool to Navy Ombre Ink AF313 Light Purple to Grape Juice Ombre Ink AF306 Pink to Red Ombre Ink Other Materials: vellum, glitter glue TIP: Create custom gift card envelopes for any occasion with this adorable die!

PAGE 62 Thinking of You Set by Arnie Orcullo MATERIALS: K6223 Fancy Thinking of You SA095 Spirals Petals Stencil

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TIP: Use an Ombre pad for little images too!

It makes picking color so much easier.

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Birdy Congrats Card

by Clare Prezzia

MATERIALS: CM129 Color Layering Birds and Blossoms DI132 Luggage Tag Alphabet Cuts DC149 Congrats Stamp and Cut AF101 Black Dye Ink AF226 Soft Granite Ink AF236 Charcoal Ink AF211 Stonewash Ink AF233 Pale Tomato Ink PAGE 40

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AF101 Black Dye Ink AF208 Bubble Gum Ink PS622 Foliage Layering Papers PS619 Floral Layering Papers D1337 Nesting Oval Infinity Dies