The new holiday catalog from Hero Arts is out today and I’m so happy to be part of a blog hop to share ideas and inspiration! I’m using a gorgeous Tree Pattern Cover Plate die and got a two-for-one out of the process!
A simple wash of color onto some Strathmore Bristol Smooth cardstock was the key and then I popped up all those little trees while they were still held in place with the negative of the cardstock.
Here is my video showing you how I created the cards:
Even though it takes some time to place all of the little foam squares, the results are worth it!
I love having the negative space to create a card, as well! I just cut an extra layer out of white cardstock and glued it to the blended panel for a little dimension!
GIVEAWAY:
Hero Arts be giving away two $50 gift cards, drawn from the comments left along the hop. Comment on all the blogs for more chances to win! You have until Thursday, August 31 at 11:59pm to enter. The winners will be announced on the Hero Arts blog.
HOP MAKERS:
Now onto the hop. Check out all of these makers to see fun inspiration!
Channin PelletierDana Joy
Emily Midgett
Ilina Crouse
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Lydia Fiedler
Michelle Short
Mindy Eggen
Seeka
Hero Arts Global Team: Anna Mahtani
Arjita Singh
Erica A-B
Karen Boyce
Lounon
Michelle Lupton
Special Guests: Cathy Zielske
Daniel West
Jaycee Gaspar
Jenn Shurkus
Jennifer Kotas
Jennifer McGuire
Joan Bardee
Kelly Taylor
Laurie Willison
Meg Brooks
Nichol Spohr
Ralph Tyndall
Rebecca Keppel
Wanda Guess
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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Michelle Peacey says
Love this technique! Thanks for sharing.
KC Wong says
Cool technique! Love your clean designs!
kathleen dumpert says
I like the added sparkle.
Mari H says
So pretty, I like the soft colors and all of the different shaped trees are really cute!
Dee Earnshaw says
wow what a great idea to create two cards like this
Emma Sleppy says
Love these cards and the pastel colors. I love the non-traditional!
Meghan Kennihan says
Oooo the trees and your colors are MAGICAL!
Lynne says
Quite lovely!
Terrie D. (StarSpry) says
Your cards are beautiful! I love the wash of color you used on the background 🙂
Angy Hughes says
Love the 2 for one. The soft pastels are so pretty. Thanks for the video as well.
Sonya says
Love your soft pastel colors and that coverplate die!!
Sharon Gullikson says
I like the 2 for the price of 1 idea. Really great.
Sheri says
Love Cathy Zs color use, non traditional colors are the best.
Kelly B says
Awesome 2 for 1. Love the colors too!
Golda says
Oh, I love these! The colors are amazing.
Kay Furnish says
I think I left my comment on YouTube instead of here. Can’t win the giveaway thataway! LOL Who doesn’t love a two-fer? Great job, Cathy!
Shawna says
I watched this on you tube this morning. You helped me survive a 9.8 migraine. Thanks!
Claudia B says
That tree die is so versatile. Love it!
Lori says
Love them!
Also, I really like the non-traditional Christmas colors on the trees.
Thanks for sharing.
Samantha Pfrimmer says
Fabulous color palette! Both cards are so good!
D Willey says
Ink smushing was great background choice, love the colors!
Marianne Schall says
Cathy, great 2 for 1. This die will be fun!
Laura says
Two for ones are always great. Thanks for reminding us!
Tabitha MacKenzie says
Love that you made use of both the positive and negative elements.
Julie Seibert says
Love the non-traditional colors, Cathy, and these no-waste designs! Makes Christmas cards go twice as fast! 😉
Alexandra Carvalho Mattea says
Lovely!
Amy Cooley says
These cards are awesome! I love the colors and the two-for-one design idea.
Ann H says
Great colors, so peaceful.
Jeanne Rice says
Beautiful cards. Love the tree pattern and the white negative space.
Darlene Renshaw-Busch says
You knocked this one out of the park. The colors are so cool. I love everything about your card 😃❤️
Judith says
I love Tree Pattern Cover Plate and your colorful cards!
Denise Bryant says
Fabulous 2 for 1 cards! Love the cover plate and the pretty colors you used!
Deborah Hellman says
Wonderful 2 for 1 ❤️
Lauryne Cunningham says
I love the colors on your cards! So pretty!
Nan Griffin says
So cool to get 2 cards for one. Both of these are great and enjoyed watching you make them.
books_and_scraps says
great way to get 2 cards for 1
Berina Rajakumar says
Love the soft pastel trees. So pretty!
Sheri Kempke says
Love your cards-this new die from Hero Arts is terrific–I love “twofers”. Thanks for the inspiration!
Mel H says
Love this two-fer! And the touch of purple is just a fresh look for Christmas.
Lori Spitzer says
Such pretty cards … and I’m always “in” for a “two-for-one” result. TFS –
Lori S in PA
Bunny Hoyle says
2 for 1. What a bargain and they are so cute, too.
Linda Wetterlin says
What gorgeous cards from this technique, Cathy!! Love the colors you blended – thanks for the inspiration! Oh, and looking forward to “seeing” you at the Stamp-Along!!
S. M. says
Cathy, love the pretty and peaceful colour blend you used on your cards, and who doesn’t love a 2 for 1 card design!
Daria Zender says
Such a fun color combo, Cathy!! Love these cards.
Katie Rose says
I love this 2 for 1 technique and I love these colors for Christmas!
Karen L K says
Very nice 2 for 1 cards with such pretty colors!
Andrea D. says
The color combo on your tree cards is beautiful. Like that you get two cards out one.
Love it.
Catherine L says
I love this new collection! Bring on the holidays!
Nancy Knapp says
I love your cards! Thanks for sharing the video with the techniques that you used on these wonderful cards!
Sue D says
I like the colors and how you were able to make two cards.
Marjorie E says
Love the cards and the beautiful colors.
Annie Cianciolo says
So COOL!!! : )
Linda L says
So clever to make “2 for 1” cards from that design. Love it!! TFS!! 🙂
Gail Spresser says
Loving this two for one card idea! Love these trees! Thanks for sharing! 🌲😊
Karalei says
Just loving the pastels on this!
Cindi Green says
Such pretty pastel Christmas trees. NOBODY can do pastel Christmas as beautifully as you Cathy,! LOVE IT!