I am so thrilled to be part of the annual Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop again this year, Hero Arts have a special place in my heart as, finding the HA flickr group was the start of my passion for stamping!! I hope you are having fun visiting my fellow Hosti's blogs and seeing the amazing creations, all featuring stamps from the new 2013 release.
Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win simply comment on any day including each days starting post at the Hero Arts Club Blog. The more comments you leave the better your chance of winning!
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Its now Day three of this amazing hop and you should have arrived here from Lin's fabulous Blog.
I have had lots of fun creating cards for this hop so my post is quite long !!
My first card features the clear set "New Baby" and also "Pinstripes "Background". I have stamped and embossed in white the Pinstripes horizontally and vertically to create a check background which I have then coloured in with copics.
Next I made a set of Thank You cards using the new "Jumping Flowers" stamp the "Say it all " sentiment set and Shadow inks in, Orange Soda, Raspberry Jam, Tide Pool and Grape Juice.
Sorry for the poor photographs but the weather has be dark and overcast lately.
For my last two cards I have used perhaps, my favourite new stamp "Looped Flower Pattern" cling.
For the background I inked the stamp with Bundled Sage and Faded Jeans distress ink spritzed with water and stamped, I then distressed with the same inks and a Distressing sponge. The "Jumping Flowers " are stamped in Tide Pool Ink and highlighted with my Distress Markers. The sentiment is the C5594 woodblock sentiment stamp.
And for my final card I stamped and embossed in white the "Looped Flower Pattern" onto pale blue cardstock. The sentiment is from an old HA set CL148 "Happiness Messages" and the butterfly is from the "Antique Engravings" set.
I hope you have enjoyed visiting my blog, now you need to hop along and visit Marcy's gorgeous blog.
Have fun and thanks for all your comments!!!
I love the card set and the different ways you used these stamps.
ReplyDeleteSally, your crds are all stunning!! The card set is fantastic. You have truly showcased these new stamps!
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful cards, Sally! Love the elegant "Thank You" card and the last card - so beautifully done!
ReplyDeleteSally WOW....LOVE all of your Fabulous Cards!!! You Were such a Busy stamper!! They are all just Gorgeous.....xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteWow, Sally! Amazing cards! I ADORE the first card! Such a clever way to use the pinstripes! Gorgeous set of Thank you's with those pretty colors, and your last two cards are so beautiful! Fabulous work!! :)
ReplyDeleteWowzers, Sally, you've outdone yourself! LOVE the way you made a checked background, and then colored in all those tiny little spaces, beautifully executed! Your card set is wonderful as well, love seeing the new ink colors! And that Looped Flower background is already on my list....thanks for giving me some more ideas for using it.
ReplyDeleteWow, Sally - you've done our 2011 batch of hosti proud with this marvelous group of cards! I love what you did with the looped flower pattern, especially the white lace looking card. And what a great idea to turn the pinstripes into checks! I love how you colored them and that sweet elephant. Finally, that set with the Jumping Flowers looks great! Of course, the grape juice one caught my eye right away :)
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful cards. The last one is my favorite. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! Nice presentation of these stamps. Time to go shopping!
ReplyDeleteOh wow you made some gorgeous cards!
ReplyDeleteCute baby card. Love how you made the checkered background on it.
ReplyDeleteThe "Thank You" note cards are simply delightful. Very impactful.
Those Tall Flowers are beautiful center stage too.
Just love that Looped Flower Pattern background - so soft looking and on the pale blue cardstock. You've done yourself proud.
Really great cards, totally inspiring.
ReplyDeleteGreat use of the flower stamp and other good ideas, too. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous set of cards! Each one showcases the HA products beautifully. The little elephant is cute+++. Thank you for sharing - and for inspiring me to add more HA stamps to my 'must have' list!
ReplyDeleteWonderful creations Sally! I think I am going to need all the supplies to make a notecard set just like yours. I LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteGreat job!!1
ReplyDeleteSally all of your cards are fabulous! Love the set of cards with the varying colors! The beautiful resist on the background stamp is lovely! The flowers framed in blue really soft and elegant!
ReplyDeleteI love all the cards you made especially the baby card. Loved the colored check background.
ReplyDeleteaww your cards are so sweet. I love the different techniques you used for the Looped Flower Pattern - gorgeous stamp!
ReplyDeletegrace
I love these CAS cards Sally
ReplyDeleteSally, Your cards are lovely. The background stamps and the flower stamps ... wow. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteOhhh, the baby card is soooo sweet!! I also like other cards! Thank you for sharing them with us!
ReplyDeleteLove the baby card and the others are none too shabby either. Lovely work!
ReplyDeleteLove the set of thanks you notes. And the baby card is soooooooo cute.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards..especially like the white embossing with the looped flower pattern. Just beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLove the round baby card. I need to make more round cards, they are so unexpected.
ReplyDeleteVery lovely cards, especially loved the baby card! Val from IL.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards, Sally! Brilliant idea with the pin stripe stamp - it caught my eye straight away!
ReplyDeleteYour cards look fresh and airy. Love the delicate butterfly
ReplyDeleteHi Sally!! I absolutely adore how you cleverly used the pinstripe bg in your first card to make that fun gingham pattern!!! And your notecard set is CAS at its best- what a great gift idea too!! And your last two cards are making me reconsider that Looped Flower Pattern bg- it's going on my wish list after all!! So proud to be hoppin' with you! Robin:)
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful and fun cards, Sally! The circle card is gorgeous! The card set is awesome! And the last two cards are full of gorgeous details with the inking! Way to rock the blog hop!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are just beautiful! Thanks for sharing your talent!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely cards! I really like that flower stamp on the thank you cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work here too. Just love the first and the last one with those soft pastelcolors, so awesome and beautiful, but they´re all soo well done.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Sally, all of them!!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful cards. I especially like what you did with the pinstripe background in the baby card.
ReplyDeleteI love how you created the checked background using the pinstripe stamp. That little elephant is adorable too! I also like the clean look of those thank you cards - so elegant! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Sally, especially love the blue ones!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards, Sally!!! I really like the note card set!! The stamps are perfect, and the colors are so cheerful!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and I love the looped flower and the different ways you used it.
ReplyDeleteAll so pretty! I really love the way you have created such gorgeous, unique cards. The check background was very clever, too! Love it! These are wonderful. Can't wait to get my hands on some of the new stamps and get to work! Thanks for the inspiration! Have a great day! :)
ReplyDeleteLove the card set and each card was beautiful!-L. Berry
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous. Love the set of thank you cards. I just might have to make a set myself. I can see why the Looped Flower Pattern is your favorite. It's a must have for sure. Your work is fantastic.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteLove the way you used the pinstripes to make a graph background, so adorable in pink.
ReplyDeleteAnd the soft card wit the butterfly is so lovely.
Thanks for sharing.
Fabulous selection of cards. I really like the set of thank you cards.
ReplyDeleteall of these are so sweet, what a great set!
ReplyDeleteI love the checkered background its genius! Just when I thought I wouldn't need the stripe background stamp. Tks for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards Sally--such a great way to use the new pinstripes background!
ReplyDeletegorgeous cards, sally... but i am in love with the first one!! what a sweet little baby card!!
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards! Love the baby card wit that adorable elephant! And the Thank You card set is just lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, so many wonderful cards Sally! I love your clever use of the Pinstripe stamp to make checks. My fave card is the last one, so pretty with the soft blue and the embossed background.
ReplyDeleteLove the thank you cards and the colors you chose. All of you ladies are awesome and deserve the recognition.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love these cards. awesome job.
ReplyDeleteGreat idea to make the checked backgroud but how long id it take to color all those tiny squares. I enjoyed all your cards. You made the stamps really shine.Thanks
ReplyDeleteGorgeousness everywhere on your blog today, Sally!! I just love how you used the Pinstripe stamp to create your checked background on the baby card, such cleverness!! So happy to be hopping with you and all of our hostess sisters!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative. Love the use of the pinstripe stamp, and the coloring on this baby card is so sweet! Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteYou are so creative! I love the use of the pinstripe stamp, and the coloring on this baby card is so sweet. Congratulations!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. The just for
ReplyDeleteyou card is so elegant.
Love your cards, so friendly! Very lovely!
ReplyDeleteWow, love all these great cards! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)
ReplyDeleteThose thank you cards are just beautiful!! Nice job.
ReplyDeletegreat job on all of the cards! The baby card was so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteOh Sally! What a visual display! I am in love with what you did with the Pinstrip Background on that baby card! And that last card is MAGNIFICENT! I am so glad you were on the hop, you are quite the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteUsing the Pinstripes Background to make a checkered pattern is so clever and the result is fabulous! I love the set of notecards and it would make a wonderful gift for someone. All your cards are awesome and I especially like you color choices!
ReplyDeleteLove the set of thank you cards - great gifting idea!
ReplyDeleteWow! These are awesome! Love the effect of turning the pinstripe and coloring the squares!
ReplyDeleteSimple or more involved, you did a lovely job of showcasing these stamps. I love the card set.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards! I really like the set of thank you cards - so pretty.
ReplyDeleteDorothy C.
great set of cards - really love the Thank You card set as I need to make a bunch (pun intended) for the office. tfs and for allowing comments with a name/URL so I can post my thoughts
ReplyDeleteagain awesome job
Sally, your "jumping flowers" thank you cards are beautiful! All of your designs are perfect! Thank you for sharing your talent with us!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great set of card! Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteloving that looped flower pattern, great samples!
ReplyDeleteSusan Kapp
FABULOUS BG using the PINSTRIPES!!That is such a cute card:)
ReplyDeleteI've decided you are the Queen of card sets...I really must learn from your example...GO WITH a GREAT card and make a set!
Beautiful set of cards! Those flowers are really cute :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards Sally! They are all fabulous. Thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteLovely cards, Sally. I especially like the card set. What a wonderful gift that would make!
ReplyDeleteA lovely collection. Love that little elephant too. Love your set of cards.
ReplyDeleteI love all your cards! We need quick and easy thank you cards, and yours are great. I also like the idea of using the pinstripe to create a new background. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteFabulous cards Sally!
ReplyDeleteAmazing cards, especially the pinstripe background of the baby card - so clever!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteHow very clever to use the pinstripes to make a checked background. Sally! I love all of your beautiful creations!!
ReplyDeleteHow fabulous are these cards?! I especially love that card set. I might have to CASE those beauties!
ReplyDeletewonderful cards, I love the thank you set. thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteOh I just adore those colored flowers, Sally!
ReplyDeleteEach card is so beautifully crafted Sally!!!
ReplyDeleteWOW! Your pale blue looped flower design card with the butterfly on it is so simple and elegant, it is simply elegant! I love it!
ReplyDeleteAwesome cards. You have used some of my favorite stamps.
ReplyDeleteThe Looped Flower stamp is really wonderful! That one's right up my geometry-loving alley!
ReplyDeleteI absolutely love the pattern you created with the pinstripe stamp and markers on the baby card! Super sweet! TFS!
Amazing Cards, love the baby card.
ReplyDeleteLove the clean and simple thank you card set you made--that is right up my alley!! I really appreciate the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love how you used the new stamps!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards, Sally. Love how you colored the pinstripes background.
ReplyDeleteI especially like the simple design and varied colors of the pretty thank you card set!
ReplyDeleteOh these cards are so pretty! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I really like the little doily under the butterfly. So delicate!
ReplyDeleteWow! I love the pinstripe card, a real show stopper, and you made loads more gorgeous cards. Tfs :)
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards! Love them all!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards and the colors WOW
ReplyDeleteSally, I can tell you've been having lots of fun with your new stamps! Fabulous cards one and all! The baby card is absolutely adorable and what a clever and creative way to use the pinstripe bg! Love the CAS design and colours you've used on the set! Of course I'm swooning over the last two cards too - my favourite colours and love all the wonderful details!
ReplyDeleteThe thank-you cards are very nice and I really like the color palette on the bundled sage distressed ink background too! All your pieces are very well done.
ReplyDeleteGerrie
Love the card set and how you did the different backgrounds on the other cards!
ReplyDeleteI love those thank you cards! They look so quick and easy to do, but are beautiful too!
ReplyDeleteLovely lovely cards Sally--your thank you bundle is simple and so delightful! :)
ReplyDeleteSally, these cards are FABULOUS! I just adore them all! I am really smitten with the last card in those dreamy colors! But that elephant is sweet too! Such fun hopping with you!
ReplyDeleteThese are absolutely amazing, Sally! I am loving the looped flower pattern and the jumping flowers too! Those inks look scrumptious too - thanks for all the inspirations!
ReplyDeleteLovely, lovely cards. The baby card is sweet.
ReplyDeleteThe loopy flowers looks amazing. Will definitely be adding it to my wish list. Gorgeous cards
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! I love the spritzed background on the one with the wonky die, but my favorite is the first. LOVE how you used that pinstripe background!
ReplyDeleteSo many great examples, that first one is too adorable!
ReplyDeleteSally your cards are amazing! I LOVE the baby card and what you did with the pin stripes. I also love your card set and the beautiful looped flower pattern cards too! It's such fun hopping with you this week. :)
ReplyDeleteYour baby card is just too cute - love it. I'm also a big fan of the looped flower stamp. As always you have created wonderful cards.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards Sally. Am so loving these new stamps.
ReplyDeletegettin' inky...
All your cards are absolutely gorgeous! I love the colors and designs, and the clever way you've used the stripe pattern stamp on the baby card. Your cards make my heart sing!
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to see how you used the new HA stamps. Pure genius to use the Pinstripe to make a grid. And really like how you used the Looped Pattern. But my favorite is that card set with the new delicious inks.
ReplyDeleteSweet sweet cards! Love them all, can't choose one
ReplyDeleteYour cards are fantastic Sally ! The looped circle stamp is so versatile, I love it !
ReplyDeleteWhat gorgeous cards, I love them. You have really highlighted these new HA stamps and I love them.
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! The elephant is soooo cute!
ReplyDeleteLove the looped flower background. I think it is going to be a must have for me.
ReplyDeleteSally, your cards are amazing! I love the first card so much...what a clever way to use the pinstripes! Beautiful set of Thank you note cards with such pretty colors, and your last two cards are also fabulous!
ReplyDeletewhat a fun way to use the pinstripe stamp! Would never have thought about using it like that. The checkered coloring must have taken some time =P
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, thanks for sharing!
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Awesome cards!! Love the thank you set!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards! I love that looped flower stamp--it's gorgeous with the embossing, too!
ReplyDeleteSally, sweet is an understatement. I can't believe how beautifully you used these new stamps. Especially love the looped flower on the blue paper. Adorable! Thanks so much!
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards! Thank you so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are fabulous! The baby card is so sweet and what a wonderful card set you made!
ReplyDeleteLove all the cards --- Can't pick a favorite.
ReplyDeleteSally - such wonderful cards! I love them all, but that baby card actually made my teeth hurt 'cuz it's so sweet!!!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are just beautiful, Sally! The baby card is amazing! Such a creative way to stamp the background!
ReplyDeleteEvery single one of these is so sweet! Lovely work. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteTFS these pretty cards! Love the sweet circle baby card, and what a lovely set of cards - makes for a wonderful gift!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. You like some of the same images I do -- flowers and butterflies. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards.
ReplyDeletelovely cards, especially loved the looped flowers background ones, my new must have stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove all of 'em Sally!! I especially love that sweet checkered bg on the baby card!!
ReplyDeleteCongratulations Sally! You should be very proud and honored to be part of the wonderful Hero Hostess group.
ReplyDeleteLoving all the fabulous inspiration! Thank YOU!!!
Oh I have fallen in love with your 'girl' card! It is so pretty! We are expecting our 3rd girl in a couple months and I would love create a little project for her room before she is born, these stamps would be perfect! Thanks for the great ideas :D
ReplyDeleteGreat job on all the cards. I especially love how the embossing of the image on the Just For You card turned out. It sets it off!
ReplyDeleteThese are fabulous cards! Love them!
ReplyDeleteSally,
ReplyDeletebeautiful work, one and all. I see why you love the looped flowers stamp, your last card is gorgeous!
Lovely cards Sally. Now I have another stamp on my wish list!
ReplyDeletelove these! I think the last one is soooo pretty!
ReplyDeleteLove the cards. With a grandchild coming next month I will have to make the elephant one.
ReplyDeleteWonderful showcase of the new stamps, Sally! I can't believe you created the checkered background with the Pinstripes--amazing! Love all your cards, and the baby one is super sweet!
ReplyDeletei love the loop background stamp thanks for sharing
ReplyDeleteupnurse at aol dot com
Your cards are awesome! I love your use of the pinstripe to create the checker board...so cute! :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - simple and elegant.
ReplyDeleteMore awesomeness!!! I am loving this hop. :D
ReplyDeleteYour cards are great! I especially like the Jumping Flowers stamp... and I really like seeing it done several ways. Thanks for your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGreat cards, Sally. Love your thank you set..is that another flower stamp I need to add to my wish list? lol
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - love the set of 'thank yous' and the two different backgrounds you made using the same stamp -thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletekarenajo
I love the delicacy of the last 2 cards! lovely
ReplyDeletethanks
Holly
I would've never known that the checks were created using pinstripe background! Love the thank you set too!
ReplyDeleteI did enjoy visiting - thank you for all your inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSandra ltb
Great cards! I love the new baby one!
ReplyDeleteDeniseB
Fabulous job Sally! I love how you stamped the pinstripe bakcground and colored it in makes an amazing background! :>
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the baby card and what you did with the pinstripes. So cute.
ReplyDeleteImpossible to pick a favorite here too, Sally. These are wonderful and I LOVE the sweet checker pattern you created with the pinstrip stamp. That's going to be a very popular one, I can tell. the simplicity of your loop card gives it such an elegant feel. Thanks for sharing these with us!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great notecard set! I love simple projects like that!
ReplyDeleteOhh I love the pinstripe background! Great Cards!
ReplyDeleteI've been holding out so far, but I can feel my shopping card filling up with these awesome new stamps ... love that set.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet baby card and love the others too. The card set is simple but stunning with the baling.
ReplyDeleteI really love your sweet baby card with the darling pink elephant. It is just precious.
ReplyDeleteSally your cards are so inspiring and so very pretty; I just love the baby card :)
ReplyDeleteLove that looped flower background especially how you showed how to use it in so many different ways. That baby card is really cute too. Thanks
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing so much inspiration! I thought the background on the elephant card was patterned paper - what a great use of the stripe stamp. Love all of the different colors in the card set and the blue flower card. The blue one with the gorgeous bow and butterfly would have to be my favorite, though!
ReplyDeleteLove these cards so much...lovely
ReplyDeleteall these cards are awesome!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards Sally, especially the "Thank You" set.
ReplyDeleteAll terrific cards, Sally!! I really love your CAS flower set! And your baby card is just the sweetest!
ReplyDeleteOh my, your cards are gorgeous! What a great way to make the grid background for the baby card using the pinstripes. And love the set of Thank You cards!
ReplyDeleteI adore flower stamping and your designs are totally charming
ReplyDeleteOH my word, I am just loving all these creations! I especially love the gift set--what fabulous cards! Seriously gorgeous cards! :)
ReplyDeleteoh, such sweetness with the pastel pink & blue cards!
ReplyDeleteI just got the looped background - love it and you game me more ideas! thanks.
Love all your cards, especially the thank you cards.
ReplyDeletecraftymom205 at yahoo dot com
Great cards. Especially love the idea for the thank yous.
ReplyDeleteSally, love all your cards, especially the CAS Thank you cards (amazing solid colours)!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, Sally!
ReplyDeleteAll of your cards are so pretty - thank you for sharing them with us.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! I especially like the card set. What a nice gift idea!
ReplyDeleteSally, I am so glad I stopped by today, your cards are ALL favorites of mine! I will be CASEing these cards, hope that's OK...they are FABULOUS! Love the baby girl card (such a cool background...clever!). I honestly love them all! Thanks for a great hop today!
ReplyDeleteMy computer would not load all of the cards, but those I saw I loved. Your Thank You cards would actually make a great gift set{ you may have already said that, but like I said, my computer is being a pain}
ReplyDeleteSally, your cards are beautiful. The colors are gorgeous. Thanks for the ideas and chance to win.
ReplyDeleteThese are wonderful Sally/ Love your set of cards. So elegant.
ReplyDeleteQue bellezas sobre todola primera me gusto mucho el fonoy los tonos que usaste saludos!!
ReplyDeleteTotally awesome Sally. Your baby card is super cute, love the set and the others are just as delightful.
ReplyDeleteWow - that's a lot of inspiration in one post! The thanks you card set would be great for a new Mum
ReplyDeleteWow...All of your cards are stunning,Sally! the baby card is just so sweet!Love it!
ReplyDeletesuch wonderful cards. I love the pack of thank you cards. Everyone needs those.
ReplyDeleteSally you have made some gorgeous cards, I especially love the cards with the Jumping flowers.
ReplyDeleteLove your cards especially the variety of colors in the Jumping Flowers set. :)
ReplyDeleteSally that is the cutest baby card and the others are so clean and fresh.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards Sally...
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. I especially love the Looped Flower Pattern back ground stamp. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. The card set is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteWow, how creative to do the checked background. I just love your creativity with that stamp. Cutesie baby card. Love all your flower cards. But the backgrounds are awesome. Again, you are so clever and creative. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteReally cute cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! So inspiring.
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