Peacock Valentine

It's Time For Hero Arts




A long time company in the stamping industry, Hero Arts remains a mainstay in the rubber stamping community. We are so grateful that Hero Arts continues to support our blog by sponsoring Die Cut Divas Challenges.


The theme this month is to make a Non-Traditional Valentine Card and Hero Arts is donating a
$25.00 Gift Card to the randomly picked winner.

 

Here is my project-

 

 Non-traditional Valentines means sometimes you think outside the box and ignore hearts, cupids, and flowers. I chose a peacock! Here are the items I used to make this card-

1. Stamps & Dies: Layering Peacock (Hero Arts, retired).
2. Dies: be mine banner (My Favorite Things, retired), Detailed Bohemian Plate (Simon Says Stamps).
3. Paper: kraft, light blue cardstock. Patterned paper (Creative Memories).

 Make sure to enter for a chance at that wonderful prize!

 

 

 

And now for my bonus card!

 

 

and the inside-

Hero Arts makes so many wonderful stamps and dies-I have so many it makes it hard to chose what to work with! I love these butterflies, but unfortunately the set is retired. There are other sets that would also work.

• Stamps: Hero Arts Layered Butterflies (retired). These (CM 331 & DC182) would work as well.
• Dies: CREAlies On The Move #16 Design O (Pop Up Card). 
• Paper & Stickers: Creative Memories Valentine Additions (can be found on eBay & Etsy. 

Be sure to enter for a chance at that great Hero Arts gift certificate!

 

A Really Different Valentine

 

It's Time For Hero Arts




A long time company in the stamping industry, Hero Arts remains a mainstay in the rubber stamping community. We are so grateful that Hero Arts continues to support our blog by sponsoring Die Cut Divas Challenges.


The theme this month is to make a Non-Traditional Valentine Card and Hero Arts is donating a
$25.00 Gift Card to the randomly picked winner.

 

Here is my project-

 

My niece will receive this card for Valentines day. She absolutely loves Betta fish! This was stamped with Distress Oxides (Uncharted Mariner and Fossilized Amber), and protected with a coat of Distress Glaze. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Stamps: Sentiment, fish (Color Layering Betta Fish, with matching dies by Hero Arts).
2. Die: fishtail banner (My Favorite Things).
3. Embossing Folder: Koi (Cuttlebug).
   

Be sure to enter for a chance to win that great prize!

Rose with a touch of gold

Die Cut Divas' Sponsor for February is none other than Hero Arts.

The Theme: Add some gold - heat embossing, foiling, gold pen, gold thread,
gold gems/sequins/enamel dots... something GOLD.



It's always time for Hero Arts who have always supported Die Cut Divas since we started sponsorships and we are always pleased to spend time with our Hero Arts products. 

Here is my project-

When I want to mail someone a card, I really try to make a non-dimensional card. I cased this card from Jennifer McGuire, but added the ribbon and change the sentiment to Valentines. The ribbon actually compresses quite a bit, and as it is wire edged, it snaps back into shape with a little coaxing. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Dies: rose (Bouquet Accessories by Hero Arts), leaves (Envelope Accessories by Hero Arts).
2. Stamps: sentiment, script block (Sending Love Mail by Hero Arts).

Make sure to enter for a chance at that wonderful prize!

Hero Arts Valentine

Die Cut Divas' Sponsor for February is none other than Hero Arts.

The Theme: Add some gold - heat embossing, foiling, gold pen, gold thread,
gold gems/sequins/enamel dots... something GOLD.



It's always time for Hero Arts who have always supported Die Cut Divas since we started sponsorships and we are always pleased to spend time with our Hero Arts products. 

Here is my project-

 

I made a Z-fold card to showcase that lovely gold embossed rose. I don't work with kraft paper much, but liked it paired with the light pink patterned paper. I'm trying to expand my comfort zone. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Stamp and Dies: rose (Hero Florals Rose Stamp-N-Cut by Hero Arts) colored with Copics, leaves (Garden Picks 3-D by Altenew), sentiment (unknown).
2. Embossing Powder: Queens Gold by Ranger. 
3. Other: inside sentiment sticker (unknown), pink patterned paper (unknown), gold mirror cardstock (Tim Holtz Ideology Kraft metallic paper), kraft cardstocks (Recollections).
   

Enter for a chance at that wonderful prize!

Full of Hugs

 

The Challenge for February is: Angle It!

Hero Arts is giving a $25 gift card to their website for our winner.  The challenge ends February 28th at 9:00 p.m. Pacific time. Our winner will be posted on March 3. 

We all love playing with our Hero Arts toys, whether it be stamps, stencils, dies or inks. Here is my project-

 

 

 I met the theme of the challenge with several elements-the background, note, and butterfly. I used a gel pen to outline the wing indentations and color the body of the butterfly, then inked the edges. Here are the materials I used to make this project-

1. Dies: Envelope, butterfly (Envelope Accessories by Hero Arts), background die (Woven Ribbons Card Panel by Frantic Stamper).
2. Stamps: sentiment (Trefoil Florals & Sentiment by Spellbinders), newsprint (Sending Love Mail by Hero Arts).
3. Paper: patterned cardstock (unknown), brown, light blue, light yellow cardstock, beige shimmer paper (DCWV).
4. Other: brown glitter gel pen.

Make sure to enter for a chance to win that $25 gift card, and don't forget to angle it!

Hero Arts Thoughtful Card

 

The Challenge for February is: Angle It!

Hero Arts is giving a $25 gift card to their website for our winner.  The challenge ends February 28th at 9:00 p.m. Pacific time. Our winner will be posted on March 3. 

We all love playing with our Hero Arts toys, whether it be stamps, stencils, dies or inks. Here is my project-

 

 

I wanted something a little bit different, and I think I got it! I like inking over images because nothing turns out the same way twice. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Stamps: Hello Sunshine Daisies by Hero Arts (Discontinued, but Hero Arts has many floral stamps that can be used) sentiment from Friends by Hero Arts. 
2.  Die: Stitched Scalloped Basic Edges by My Favorite Things.
3. Inks: Twisted Citron, Salty Ocean, Villainous Potion Distress Oxides for bottom of card, Faded Jeans Distress Oxide for sentiment.

Enter for a chance at that great gift card!

 

Go Buck Wild!

Here at Die Cut Divas Hero Arts is our wonderful sponsor for February! It's going to be a FUN FOLD challenge with one of your favorite stamp companies for the month of February!

I'm so excited about the prize too - a $25 gift certificate to the winner!

Here is my project-

This is a Swing (Flip Flop) card. It about drove me nuts trying to figure out how it worked! Finally, I got it and made a good masculine birthday card. Lots of tutorials on You Tube if you would like to try one, and they are really different.

Here are the materials I used for this card-

1. Image: Layered Deer (Hero Arts), stamped with Antique Linen, Gathered Twig, Walnut Stain Distress Oxides.
   
2. Dies: Infinity Rectangles (Hero Arts).
3. Sentiment: front (Oh Dear, Kelly Purkey @ Simon Says Stamps), back (Sassy Birthday-The Rabbit Hole), stamped with Walnut Stain DO.
   
4. Border: ferns (Martha Stewart).

Be sure to make a fun fold card for a chance at that $25 gift certificate to Hero Arts!

 

 

Hero Arts and Fun Folds

Here at Die Cut Divas Hero Arts is our wonderful sponsor for February! It's going to be a FUN FOLD challenge with one of your favorite stamp companies for the month of February!

I'm so excited about the prize too - a $25 gift certificate to the winner!

Here is my project-

To be truthful, I had made two previous attempts at a card. This card I liked way better than the first two! This is a twisted Circular Circle Easel Card (there are many tutorials for this), one that can be used for many occasions. To make the stopper I scanned the nasturtium stamp and reduced it down to 75% of the original. Colored the flower I wanted with Prismacolor pencils (my computer ink and Copics do not mix) and fussy cut an image to make the stopper.

Here are the materials I used for this card-

1. Image: Nasturtium (Hero Arts), colored with Copics. Stopper colored with Prismacolors.
2. Dies: Nasturtium die (Hero Arts), Heart Circles, Big Scalloped Circles (Spellbinders).
3. Sentiment: Easy Expressions stamp set, Easy Expressions Die (The Ton).
4. Paper: all from my stash and unknown. 
5. Other: Sakura Gelly Roll pen-Stardust, Zing gold embossing powder.
   

Be sure to make a fun fold card for a chance at that $25 gift certificate to Hero Arts!

 

Hero Arts Valentine

Our February theme at Die Cut Divas is Hearts and Flowers and Hero Arts is our sponsor!

Gift Prize is a $24 gift certificate.

Here is my project-

A friend of mine, Lagene, loaned me this die and I loved it! By inking the edges of the cuts with white ink, the petals just stand out.

Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1.  Dies: sentiment die (Love Stamp & Cut-Hero Arts), stem & leaf ( Hello Flowers-Hero Arts), flower (Paper Layering Mum-Hero Arts-retired).
2.  Stamps: sentiment (Love Stamp & Cut-Hero Arts).
3.  Paper: dark pink, green, white cardstock, patterned paper (magazine freebie).
4.  Other: pearl brad (stash), Unicorn white ink (Hero Arts), Versafine Onyx & Versamark inks.

Be sure to enter for a chance at that great prize!

Love Topiary

Our February theme at Die Cut Divas is Hearts and Flowers and Hero Arts is our sponsor!

Gift Prize is a $24 gift certificate.

Here is my project-

I love this stamp set, especially how the topiary is a heart shape! It will make a cute valentine for one of my nieces.

Here are the materials I used for this card-

1.  Stamps: Layered Topiary Stamp & Cut (Hero Arts).
2.  Inks: Opera Pink, Rose Red, Orchid (Versa Color ink pads), Copics.
3.  Dies: scalloped edge (My Favorite Things)
4.  Paper: white cs, pink polka dot (DCWV Cherry Limeade stack).
5.  Other: pink rhinestones, flower (Imaginese I-rock)

Be sure to enter for a chance at that great prize!

Oh Deer!

Time to join our challenge here at Die Cut Divas.  Do I hear "Love is in the Air"? 

This is all about hearts, weddings, the word "LOVE" kisses, etc,  If we can't tell it's all about the love, please make a note. 

Our fantastic sponsor this month is Hero Arts, and...

A $25 gift certificate is the prize!

Come and play along with the Divas and have some Hero Arts fun!


Here is my project-

I have a lot of men I give birthday cards to, and masculine cards can be some of the hardest to make. This deer is great for those outdoorsy guys! Here is my materials list-

1. Stamp: Layered Deer (Hero Arts). Walnut Stain, Gathered Twigs, Antique Linen Distress Oxide Inks.
2. Dies: rounded rectangles (My Favorite Things), sentiment (Spellbinders Sentiments One), stitching (Tim Holtz Stitched Rectangles).
3. Paper: patterned (Creative Memories), tan, green cardstock (scraps).
4. Other: green twine.

Make sure you join our challenge for a chance at that $25 gift certificate!

Sending You Love

Time for a new challenge at Die Cut Divas.  Do I hear "Love is in the Air"? 

This is all about hearts, weddings, the word "LOVE" kisses, etc,  If we can't tell it's all about the love, please make a note. 

Our fantastic sponsor this month is Hero Arts, and...

A $25 gift certificate is the prize!

Come and play along with the Divas and have some Hero Arts fun!

Here is my project-

This is the first time I've tried a Book fold Step Card, and decorating it seemed a little challenging! But I got out my Hero Arts stamps and dies, and made a Valentine for a niece. Here are the materials I used to make this card-

1. Stamps: Layered Topiary (Hero Arts), sentiments (Hero Arts Love die and stamps). Colored with Copics.
2. Dies: pierced rectangles (My Favorite Things).
3. Inks: Black (Memento), Opera Pink, Orchid, Rose Red (Versacolor).
4. Paper: light pink cardstocks (Avery Elle Sorbet Collection), dark pink (scrap), lavender card base (Le Crystelle Foldabilities).

Make sure you enter our challenge for a chance at a $25 gift code from Hero Arts!

Layered Topiary

Welcome! This month at Die Cut Diva's our theme is "Love", and the prize is from-

Here is my project-

Sympathy cards show love for the family of the deceased.  Unfortunately, it seems the older I get the more I need these types of cards. The Hero Arts Topiary will be a new release in 2018-I happened to get this at one of the Hero Arts ShopBox retailers (Scrappy Craft in Phoenix, Oregon). The ShopBox retailers get the new releases before anyone else does-go HERE for the list of retailers. Here are the materials I used-

1. Stamps: heart topiary, bird (Hero Arts Layered Topiary Stamp & Cut) colored with Copics, sentiment (May Hope Sustain You-Unity Stamp Co.).
2. Inks: brown (Memento Rich Cocoa), sage, bamboo (Versacolor) peeled paint (Distress Oxide), black (Versafine Black Onyx ink)
3. Dies: stitched rectangles (My Favorite Things).
4. Paper: Strathmore watercolor paper, designer paper from stash.

Thanks for visiting!

Butterfly Anniversary

Welcome! This month at Die Cut Diva's our theme is "Love", and the prize is from-

Here is my project-

Anniversary cards are all about love-and this card went to my husbands parents on their 58th wedding anniversary! A friend and I were trying different watercolor techniques, and I had cut some backgrounds with my Cricut to use as stencils. I got great results on the watercolor paper, and the paper stencils got colored too. Here is what I used on this card-

1. Stamps: butterflies (Hero Arts, ), sentiment (Cardmaking and Papercraft freebie).
2. Inks: Opera Pink, Pink (Versacolor), Picked Raspberry (Distress Oxide), Versafine Onyx ink.
3. Paper: green cs (Michaels), white cs (Neenah Solar White), black (scrap).
4. Other: Brusho watercolors, Cricut cut stencil.

Thanks for visiting!

Lovely Peacock

Welcome to February! This month at Die Cut Diva's our theme is "Love", and the prize is from-

Here is my project-

Have you ever made a card for a challenge, and then realized that you forgot to use an element that is required? That's this card! At Die Cut Diva's the DT members need to remember to use a die cut and/or embossing someplace on the card. I totally forgot. But, I was able to salvage it by CAREFULLY removing the peacock and sentiment strip, and emboss the light blue shimmer cardstock with a zig-zag stitch. Reassembled everything and now made it acceptable for the challenge.
But isn't that layered Peacock beautiful? I made three different peacocks before I decided on this one. There is a matching die for this set, but it wasn't available at the store I was at so I fussy cut it. Here are the materials I used for this card-

1. Stamp: Layered Peacock, sentiment  (Hero Arts). 
2. Inks: Wild Honey, Peacock Feathers, Salty Ocean (Ranger Distress Oxide Ink), Blueprint Sketch (Ranger Distress Ink), Versamark ink, Zing black embossing powder. 
3. Paper: patterned (Creative Memories), vellum, light blue shimmer (Co-ordinations).
4. Embossing folder: zig-zag stitch (Cuttlebug).

Why not enter your love projects for a chance at a great prize? Have a great day!

Thank you Hero Arts!

We would like to take the time at Die Cut Diva's to thank our wonderful sponsor for February-

The red or pink challenge ends today, so get that project done and enter it!

Here is my project:

I had so much fun using buttons and two of the many elements (dressform, sentiment) of the Hero Art Digital pack, Make it Your Own. I even sewed on the edges of the Dress form paper (Timeless Collection, Kaisercraft). I used My Favorite Things Pierced Inside & Out dies on the sentiment and the scissors & thread elements. My Cricut cut the thread, scissors, and dress form base from Cricut Access. All of the papers that I haven't shared a manufacturer with are from my stash. The buttons are also from my grandma's button box, so I don't know who made them. It's so fun to search for buttons!

Thanks for visiting!

Hello card

At Die Cut Diva's, Hero Arts is sponsoring a $25 gift card to our February winner, so make sure you enter! Just make sure you use a die and/or an embossing folder!

This card was inspired by this post from Jennifer McGuire here. I needed a fast card for a friend who just got out of the hospital, and this worked out perfectly!

Here are the materials I used to make this card:

1. Stamps: flowers (Hero Arts Hello Sunshine Daisies), sentiment (Technique Tuesday Greenhouse Society June 2014).
2. Inks: Candied Apple, Mustard Seed, Peacock Feathers, Picked Raspberry (Tim Holtz Distress Inks), Versafine Onyx ink, Versamark ink and clear embossing powder for flowers.
3. Die: My Favorite Things stitched rectangles.
4. Paper: white cardstock.
5. Other: white sticky back foam (Michaels).

I want to try the non-embossing method also, as it gives a much subtler look.

I'm also entering this at Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers X is for Xtreme (off the edge).

Thanks for visiting!

Sew Nice

This month at Die Cut Diva's our sponsor is-

This month our challenge is to use Red and/or Pink, and here is my project-

My grandmother was a professional seamstress, my mother sewed almost as much as her mom, and I've followed the family tradition by sewing too! I love to make clothes that are different from store bought, and this digital pack from Hero Arts brought back so many memories of being a little girl in one giant sewing room.

Here is the materials I used to make this card-

1. Images: sentiment, scissor background, pattern information (Hero Arts Make it Your Own digital set).
2. Paper: pink cardstock (Recollections), small heart paper (Lil' Inkers), white cardstock (stash).
3. Die: rectangle (Tim Holtz Alterations stitched rectangles). Colored with pink Copic from compressor spray.
4. Embellishments: Heart button (stash),  black and white twine (American Crafts), black and pink ribbon (Offray).

Thanks for visiting!

Welcome Hero Arts!

It's February!

Our Sponsor at Die Cut Diva's this month is Hero Arts!






THEME: Use Red or Pink in your Project

The Prize is $25 Shopping Trip at Hero Arts!

 Here is my project:

 

I'm not sure if I like this card or not! I struggled and struggled with it. Finally I got to this point and called it good. This will be my husbands Valentine card after I find a love poem and put it inside.

Here is a list of materials I used:

1. Stamps & Dies: (all by Hero Arts) Color Layering Butterflies & matching dies, Hello Flowers & matching dies.
2. Inks: Rose Red, Opera Pink, Orchid, Bamboo, Onyx (Versamark).
3. Embossing Folder: quatrefoil (Cuttlebug Tiles Set).
4. Paper: black, white cardstock (stash).

Be sure to enter a project for that wonderful $25 prize!

Hero Arts Flowers and ECD dies

Welcome! Today is the last day to get your entries in at Die Cut Diva's Love/Marriage/Anniversaries! We want to thank our great sponsor-

I think that my friendship card fits into the theme, because I really do love my friends. Here is my card-

 The main dies for this card are Elizabeth Crafts Designs Oval Accordion Card and Elizabeth Crafts Oval Edge, cut out of Strathmore Cold Pressed Watercolor paper colored with Ken Oliver's Colorburst Yello and Blue powders. This stuff is so cool! Beautiful, vibrant colors.

The stamps I used are Hero Art Friends stamp set, Hero Arts Hello Sunshine Daisies stamps and dies. The ink is Teal Imprintz, which is so old I'm suprised it hasn't dried up! The back of the card I did the same as the front with different sentiment stamps-

The panel on the left is blank so I can write a note to whoever I send this to!

The picture below shows how the panels looked before & after die cutting. Watercolor powders are so fun to play with!

Thanks for visiting!

I am also entering this at the Hero Arts Fabulous Flowers Challenge.