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Two for one cards featuring new products from Hero Arts!

Two for one cards featuring new products from Hero Arts!

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 Pelletier
Dana 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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  16. 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!

  19. Lori says

    Love them!
    Also, I really like the non-traditional Christmas colors on the trees.
    Thanks for sharing.

  25. Julie Seibert says

    Love the non-traditional colors, Cathy, and these no-waste designs! Makes Christmas cards go twice as fast! 😉

  30. Darlene Renshaw-Busch says

    You knocked this one out of the park. The colors are so cool. I love everything about your card 😃❤️

  35. Nan Griffin says

    So cool to get 2 cards for one. Both of these are great and enjoyed watching you make them.

  38. Sheri Kempke says

    Love your cards-this new die from Hero Arts is terrific–I love “twofers”. Thanks for the inspiration!

  40. Lori Spitzer says

    Such pretty cards … and I’m always “in” for a “two-for-one” result. TFS –
    Lori S in PA

  42. 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!!

  43. 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!

  49. Nancy Knapp says

    I love your cards! Thanks for sharing the video with the techniques that you used on these wonderful cards!

  56. Cindi Green says

    Such pretty pastel Christmas trees. NOBODY can do pastel Christmas as beautifully as you Cathy,! LOVE IT!