Welcome to my stop along the blog hop celebrating Hero Arts and their 45 years in the crafting industry! Today, Hero Arts has teamed up with Pinkfresh Studio and collaborated on a lovely new encouragement stamp set called You Make a Difference.
I’m really happy with how my card project turned out and I did some really simple coloring with some new-to-me markers, Everblend Art Markers, an alcohol marker line from Arteza with a fantastic price point when compared to Copic markers. (Also, you can save 10% on all Arteza products until September 25 using the code CathyZielske2.) The thing that is so great about them? They come with a pointy, bullet tip as opposed to a brush tip. I really struggle with the brush tips on Copic markers. I know you can swap the nips out, but I was pleasantly surprised at how easy these Everblend markers were to use. I have the 120-marker set, but they also have a 60-marker set which would be great to try out if you’re looking for affordable alcohol markers.
Here is the video showing you how I created this card project.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Now onto the hop details:
BLOG HOP DETAILS: There will be 3 prizes, drawn from comments left across the blog hop:
• One winner will receive the stamp set!
• One winner will receive a $25 shopping spree at Pinkfresh Studio
• One winner will receive a $25 shopping spree at Hero Arts
Hero Arts
Pinkfresh Studio
Angelica Conrad
Ashlea Cornell
Caly Person
Cathy Zielske—You are here!
Emily Midgett
Heather Hoffman
Ilina Crouse
Ivana Camdzic
Janette Kausen
Jennifer McGuire
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Lea Lawson
Libby Hickson
Nichol Spohr
TaeEun Yoo
Yana Smakula
Zsoka Marko
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155 Comments on “Simple Alcohol Ink Coloring featuring a Hero Arts & Pinkfresh Studio Collaboration”
This c the rd is absolutely beautiful!!
You are such a talented artist!
love love love the colors in your card! The touch of greeen on the outside just makes it pop!
I LOVE this stamp set!! I have SO many floral sets but…. not like this one!! 🙂
Love the card! Thanks for sharing your talent.
I loved your card and especially the colors that you used. Am checking out those markers. What a great partnership this was. Thanks for sharing your ideas with us!
Your card is lovely. And thanks for mentioning the alcohol markers! I’m always looking for alternatives to Copics.
Love the card. I especially like your tips about the “pointy” tip on the Arteza markers. Thanks so much.
What a pretty stamp set. I really like your card, the colors are so pretty.
I love the colors you chose for this card and your soft inking behind the florals. What a pretty card!
I’m so glad to see how to use the blending brushes. I just got them and was scars to use them. Having you show & use them, I feel I can use them .
Love what you’ve done with this beautiful stamp set!
Thank you for sharing your video and beautiful card. I appreciate your introducing the Arteza marker. I haven’t invested in Copics do to cost but am excited to add these markers to my wishlist 😉 Your cards are gorgeous!
I always love your videos! Pretty card. 🙂
What a beautiful card you have shared! Thanks for the inspiration!
Cathy, check out Chameleon pens (https://www.chameleonartproducts.com/blog), too. They are incredible! I have several sets & just yesterday received the newest—Fineliners. It’s amazing how they achieve the same results as Copics, only you can do with ONE pen what it takes Copics three pens. They also cost less than Copics (but are pricier than some). The results are fantastic. Sometimes you can get them at Hobby Lobby with 40% off coupon, but so far you have to order the Fineliners from Chameleons—I got in on the first ones.
I really like what you have done with this stamp set. You created a beautiful card.
I love the purple! The way you colored this and framed the sentiment is perfect!
That’s gorgeous! Thanks for showing the Arteza markers, too. I struggle with Copics as you do and these look like they would suit me better.
love your video and how easy you made coloring these tiny flowers:)
I love this stamp Cathy, and love how you colored it. Such a pretty card.
Such beautiful image and coloring!! So enjoy seeing it.
Your card is colored beautifully!! I love the colors you chose. Are you happy with these markers?? I am a marker junkie and I am tempted to order them. I just ordered 6 sets of the Tonic markers. (I CANT STOP!! 🙂 ).
Beautiful card – love the colors! TFS!
I LUV this idea….the COLORING is awesome!! Just everything about it!!! Plus it’s my go to color… PURPLE
Love your card and the alcohol ink coloring! Nice!
Thank you for sharing your beautiful work!
Beautiful card and coloring! I love these sentiments! I have the 60 set of Everblends, them shortly after they added 60 colors… that you can’t order separately. Figures, right? 🤦♀️ Ha! But more affordable than Copics! I’m not that good yet anyway!! 😂
Beautiful use of the new stamp set.
Sweet card!
Can one have too many pens?? I’ll have to try those!
I love this stamp! The purple and green color combo is gorgeous!
Thanks so much for the inspiration.
Beautiful purple backed card! My favorite color! Thank you also for the video! This hop has been packed full of fabulous cards and videos!!!
Beautiful card. I enjoyed your video!
Love e the purple accents!
Oh what a lovely card! Beautiful inspiration.
Very pretty card. Thank you for introducing me to the new markers. I’ve always used copics.
Wow!!! Really Beautiful card!!!!
Very pretty card. Thank you for demonstrating your new markers.
Once again a beautiful card. Thanks for sharing.
Such a beautiful card! Love the purple 🙂
Simply stunning card!! Love, Love, Love!!
Beautiful card Cathy–love this new stamp from HA and Pink Fresh, such positive affirmations perfect for encouragement cards. Thanks for also showing us new markers, I have been collecting copics for years, don’t have full set but have enough that I’m happy with. I’m now getting the refills, and I love being able to refill instead of re-buy.
Lovely card. Great coloring.
I love how you focused on purple. It looks wonderful!
How lovely!
Gorgeous card with this awesome set. And, in my favorite purple color, too!
Gorgeous card Cathy! Love the purple and green–they compliment each other so beautifully. I am so excited to get this stamp set, and see what kind of beautiful creations I can come up with.
This is lovely! I have a weakness for wildflowers, and the sentiment you chose is fantastic.
Your coloring is amazing! And you picked the sentiment I love most in this set, although they’re all perfect to cover every occasion! Great idea to add the sequins!
Beautiful card Cathy! Looks fun and easy to make. Thanks for sharing about the Arteza markers too. Time to check them out!
A simply lovely card! This stamp is a must have.
Love the colors you chose this time!
I really like the way you colored your card
Love the purple
Thank you for sharing this beautiful card. The colors came together wonderfully.
Love this stamp set. Beautiful colts you usef
What a beautiful but simple card! I love this stamp set!
What a pretty card! I love the lilac card base!
What a pretty card, thanks for sharing.
Beautiful stamp set. Love your card.
Beautiful card, Cathy! Love the coloring!
Love this simple but beautiful card! I have been thinking of giving these markers a try, thanks for your thoughts on them.
Beautiful card and I love the alcohol markers and colors you used. So pretty!
Lovely card! I love the color scheme.
I adore alcohol markers too!
You used my favorite color. This card is gorgeous. You are so talented.
Very pretty card
Absolutely gorgeous card Cathy! I love the purple! Looks like those nibs would be a bit easier to use especially on tiny images which is where I have the same problem as you! Thanks so much for the great inspiration and all the great tips!
Cathy, you should be happy with the way this card came out. It’s really pretty. Love your color choices. The green around the edges makes it seem like a field of wildflowers. Thanks for sharing!
This is a sweet card. Love your beautiful coloring.
Wonderful coloring Cathy. Another wonderful use of this amazing stamp.
I really loved this card. This is a great stamp set! Thanks for sharing the video, and especially demonstrating the alcohol markers!
Your card is so pretty…thank you for sharing!!!
So pretty, Cathy! Thanks for the chance to win!
Great colors and wonderful card.
Your card is beautiful. I love purple and this card is right up my alley. Loving this stamp set especially the sentiments.
A lovely card and this stamp set and sentiments are a must-have.
Love the stamp set and your great idea. Thanks for your beautiful inspiration.
Thank you for giving us another style of card.
Every time I watch your card creation, I think to myself, I can do that! Thanks for the inspiration. Beautiful card!!
Floral stamps are overflowing in my stamp collection but I have to have this stamp set. It is so adorable!
Lovely! Such a versatile stamp and such beautiful results!
Beautiful card. The stamp set is fabulous.
The jewels are a great touch on a lovely card.
Love your card!
Thanks for filling us in with all the wonderful tips and techniques as you created this beautiful card. I don’t own the Copics, but these markers from Arteza might be some for me to check out. Having accumulated lots of coloring options over the years, I thought the Copics might just be taking it over the top! LOL!! This is a beautiful stamp set from this collaboration between Hero Arts and Pinkfresh Studio and it’s exciting and a great tribute that other companies honor Hero Arts in this way!
Purple! I love it! This is such a strikingly beautiful card!
Cathy, I learn so much from you! This card is stunning! What a wonderful collaboration stamp set! Love the sentiment that you used! Definitely on my wishlist!
Your card is beautiful the the jewels really add the perfect bling.
Love the purple shade you used. Great card.
Love your card! It is so pretty.
The slight green around the edge really makes a difference. Nice card.
I agree – I love how this card turned out – simple but compelling! Great color choices & great coloring! Love the blending around the edges. Thanks!
quick and lovely card! I appreciate the comparison of Arteza alcohol markers and Copic tips.
Beautiful balance of colors!
Nice stamp set. Definitely would to win to add it to my stamp collection. Thanks for the chance to win. : )
Your card is so beautiful, Cathy, and super eye-catching with your gorgeous colour choices. Thanks so much for sharing and inspiring our creativity.
Love the colours you used and would seem the colour purple is trending.
Awesome card, Love the purple color it makes the stamp set stand out without being over powering.
Very pretty card! Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Beautiful card and such a lovely stamp set
Love, love, love your card! The colors are my favorite and love the stamp set too. Thanks so much for the inspiration!
Beautiful card. Thanks for sharing your video process.
Amazing coloring. Love the way you done this card. X
I love your card and always get a kick out of your videos.
Love your card and so enjoyed watching the video last night!
Love how you colored this stunning stamp. Your color combo is perfect – love it!
Your card is lovely Cathy & I enjoyed your video. These markers sound good. I have about 12 Copics that I’ve gotten with 50% off coupons from Michaels, but I don’t have enough to blend well together & the prices just keep going up. I’m going to look at the Arteza ones. AND, 8/18 is my birthday, so if I am fortunate enough to rec’v. a surprise email saying I’d won a prize, maybe I’ll be able to treat myself to the 60 pack. Ever live in hope…
This card is so sweet and delicate. I really love the new set.
Beautiful card with an awesome sentiment! Love the colors/coloring!! Thanks so much Cathy!! 🙂
Lovely card. The markers look really interesting. TFS
Those jewels make all the difference. Great job!
Love your beautiful, purple card! This is a gorgeous stamp set. Congratulations Hero Arts!
Love the stamping in black and
then coloring. Beautiful card.
I gave my Copics away – never
had good luck with them.
thanks for sharing.
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I love this collaborative stamp set! Beautiful creation!
Beautiful stamp set. Very pretty coloring
You are a beautiful designer!!! Love this card and thanks for the advice on the markers!!!
Fabulous card!
Your card looks great! I love how you colored the images of this pretty stamp. 🙂 I hadn’t heard of these markers before; thanks for sharing!
Looooooooove this stamp set and the way you have used it 😍
Love the colors!! Beautiful card!
Beautiful card! Thank you for sharing your inspiration!!
Gorgeous card! Your coloring is stunning!
A really pretty card. Love your color combo and this stamp set!
I keep telling myself “no more floral stamp sets”. And then this one comes along… it’s a must have. Love how you colored it!
Pretty framing for this sentiment.
Your colors are so pretty. This is a beautiful new collaboration set.
So pretty! Love the shading and colors you put into the flowers
Really great card. It’s so pretty and such a great stamp set.
Love the lilac and peach colors you chose (and your coordinating polish!). I also appreciate the video using the Arteza markers.
Thanks for sharing your process using the Arteza markers Kathy. This stamp set is very beautiful and it is now on my wishlist.
I love the colours chosen for this beautiful stamp set. The card base was perfect a colour match and it also complemented your nail color
Such a beautiful inspiration! Thanks for sharing it!
Beautiful card. Love this Stamp set!
This is so pretty, thanks for sharing.
I enjoy your card making videos. They are always complete and efficient. You showcase how to use the products and produce such beautiful projects.
I like this latest one, and so glad you chose Gina K.’s wild lilac. It frames the PFS/HA collaboration stamped images so well. Lovely!
I love this stamp set. Such a gorgeous floral design. Many possibilities and great inspiration ! Thanks so much Hero Arts and Pinkfresh Studio!
Gorgeous card. Thanks so much for sharing a coloring technique that I think I could actually do! I love the colors (that purple!), and this stamp set and sentiments are beautiful.
wow those colors are stunning and I love the stamp
Beautiful card! Lovely coloring.
Your coloring on this delicate stamp set is gorgeous. Loving all the “partner” sets in celebration of Hero Arts. And you are right – the price point on these markers is awesome! I, too, struggle a bit with brush tips – may have to give these Everblends a try. Thanks!
Wonderful card, Cathy! I love the Wild Lilac background; it really brings out the colors of the flowers.
I am very interested in these new markers you’ve found. I wish I could try them, but I checked and they are way out of my price range. Glad you found something that works so well for you, though. Your flowers look terrific!
Beautiful card, thank you!
Beautiful job on the card. The coloring looks wonderful.
Your card is lovely! Thank you for sharing!
So pretty! I love the color combo! Beautiful stamp set!
Such a sweet and pretty card with a powerful message. Love it!
Beautiful purple color! The card is so pretty. Susanbcards
I feel ya with the middle aged eyes! Great to know this about the tips of the Artezas. Your card is gorgeous, love the color scheme~!
I love the purple and gold colors. The jewel embellishments are a beautiful touch!
Gorgeous card!! Love the color choices and that beautiful stamp set!!
Gorgeous card, this stamp is amazing!
Beautiful card! I love this stamp set!
A lovely card. Not too difficult!
Great card and a wonderful sentiment for my middle son