A blog named Hero 5 year bloghop

Sunday, 26 March 2017

A blog named Hero 5 year bloghop

Today I'm super happy to have been invited to take part of the five year anniversary of A Blog Named Hero. Not only there's a lot of inspiration to be had but a FANTASTIC giveaway with great prizes.

I was a part of the ABNH DT something like three years ago and I really enjoyed the time on the team. When I started crafting, something like 9-10 years ago, Hero Arts was one of the first stamp companies I discovered. They just keep making fantastic stamps and products all the time and I don't think I will ever get over my first stamp love. Being a part of the team was super exiting for me. As a bonus I met so many incredible talented crafters that still keeps inspiring me. I also made a lot of great crafty friends, all of them very supportive and caring. It was a great team to be on.

I am thrilled getting to not only take part of this second day of the two day long blog hop, but also to hop through it myself and see all the wonderful projects. So let's stop blabbering and get to the good stuff.

I made this card using the Flower Garden stamp set. It's not a new set but I love it because of the many things you can do with it. I made a background using distress ink and stamped a floral pattern in gold on top. I used a diecut inlay technique with foil and glitter cardstock for the hear,t and then heat embossed the sentiment in the set on vellum.

GIVEAWAY INFO:

A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies! Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day! Giveaway prizes total more than $500! To win, leave a comment on each hop stop. We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning! And be sure to visit the Saturday post from A Blog Named Hero for the list of Saturday hoppers and prizes! Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.

Today's prizes include the following:

$50 gift card to Simon Says Stamp
$50 gift card to Gina K Designs
$25 gift card to Winnie & Walter
$25 gift card to Lawn Fawn
$20 gift card to Avery Elle
prize pack from Mama Elephant
gift card from Studio Katia
one Online Card Class of your choice
one set of distress oxide inks from Jennifer McGuire Ink

Next stop on your way is the amazing Niki Garcia

A Blog Named Hero (if you get lost on your way or want to start from the beginning)

Good luck and happy hopping!!

Mar 26, 2017 3:00:00 PM | A Blog Named Hero, Cards, Hero Arts, Winnie & Walter

386 Comments

This is just amazing!!

Posted by: Denise Kasbohm | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 22:26

Love the colourful background! Beautiful card.

Posted by: Kelly Szafron | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 22:33

A happy Hello indeed! So pretty.

Posted by: Marianne | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 22:39

Lovely card

Posted by: Terry Simmons | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 22:44

I like the inlaid die cut. Very pretty card. Thanks.

Posted by: Angie Hall | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:00

Your background is so beautiful

Posted by: Debbie Eslinger | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:03

Love how you used the products....your colors inspire me.

Posted by: Debs | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:04

Beautiful ombre background.

Posted by: Sharon Roselli | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:17

So many techniques in this beautiful card.

Posted by: Jane McGill | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:25

I LOVE the glitter pieces in the heart! Looks great!

Posted by: Jen K | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:30

Very pretty card!

Posted by: Amy M. | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:31

Lovely card, I love the inlaid gold heart. Love all the gold and sparkle.

Posted by: Kaylene | Monday, 27 March 2017 at 23:57

Wow, this is so amazing!! I love the background you created and that heart is just the coolest thing ever!

Posted by: Christy Q | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 00:10

Love the glittery effect, so pretty.

Posted by: Lorena Keech | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 00:46

Very nice! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Stephanie | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 00:48

Oh Maya, how fun and different!!

Posted by: Teresa Currie | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 00:54

Beautiful card!

Posted by: Carol Mac | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:07

Wow! What a terrific creative and different card! I LOVE it! thank you for the great inspiration!

Posted by: Kristine | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:19

I love the background you created!

Posted by: Cindy K | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:36

Very pretty colors and I love the glitter! Great layout for your project.

Posted by: Carmela Hubler | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:55

Love that inlay technique! Absolutely gorgeous! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Mary | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:55

Lovely card! I love the colors of the background and the inlaid gold heart!

Posted by: Melissa B. | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 01:59

Beautiful blending of colours! Love the sparkle!

Posted by: Judyt28 | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:00

This is so gorgeous! Love the gold!

Posted by: Kimberly Rendino | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:01

really pretty background!

Posted by: Debbi | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:01

That heart is awesome; how did you make it?

Posted by: Marie | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:44

Gorgeous card

Posted by: Zehra | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:49

Beautiful background, great colors!

Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 02:55

Very cool card, love the colors on the background and that heart is amazing

Posted by: Susan Wareham | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:22

Colorful and cheery card. Love the gold heart.

Posted by: MargeryC | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:29

Loved the background. Great card!!

Posted by: 5911countess | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:32

Wow! This background is amazing. the colors with the gold over it all. Super!

Posted by: kReN@afourthlife | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:38

Beautiful colors, love the vellum.

Posted by: Denise | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:40

This one really has the WOW factor! Love it!

Posted by: Patt H. | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:48

beautiful card thank you for sharing

Posted by: Starr Patrick | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:50

Great card!

Posted by: Leana Hodge | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:51

Terrific blending of colors and vintage with new.

Posted by: Janet Ingraham | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 03:53

Great card.

Posted by: Michel Espey | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 04:01

The inlay heart is super cool! Thanks for sharing your talent with all of us readers!

Posted by: Hildy Peterson | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 04:19

Great background!

Posted by: Eileen Freter | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 04:24

Nice card, you shold make a video explaining how to make it.

Posted by: Vanesa Soto | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 04:25

Your card design is Golden. Thanks for sharing such wonderful ideas and techniques.

Posted by: Susan R K | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 04:45

Cool background.

Posted by: Lindsey-NY | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 05:19

Lovely card, and gorgeous background! Love the colors, too.

Posted by: Sharon L. | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 06:41

Different card from several others I've seen... Love it!!!

Posted by: Christine Healy | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 07:00

Wow, sparkles! Love it!

Posted by: joycemas | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 07:46

I love the die cut inlay

Posted by: Amy Solomon | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 08:08

Amazing background and then that gold heart. So pretty! Thanks for sharing

Posted by: Leslie Kiley | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 09:43

The background is fabulous!

Posted by: Marianne | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 10:21

Beautiful card...the heart inlay is stunning!

Posted by: Irene | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 10:33

woooww all in Gold
really love the heart Gold in the middle of your card
So adorable!!

Posted by: Monika Reeck | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 11:11

Happiness always on your 5 year anniversary ! Pretty colors !

Posted by: Saila | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 12:11

Wow such a different use of flowers, love it. So much inspiration

Posted by: Emily | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 13:20

Such a wow card. TFS

Posted by: Charlotte C | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 13:47

I like the background of your awesome card.

Posted by: FeM | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 14:03

Vert pretty card

Posted by: Deborah Taylor | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 14:17

Lovely card :)

Posted by: Tanja S. | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 14:26

Very pretty--lots of great techniques.

Posted by: Toni L | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 14:51

I like the stained glass effect and the pretty background.

Posted by: Noreen | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 16:51

Very pretty and elegant card... Lots of detail!

Posted by: Debbie | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 17:30

Beautiful card, a nice combination of elements!

Posted by: Janet | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 18:26

Beautiful card, love your techniques.

Posted by: super stick chick | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 18:56

Gorgeous card.. lovely pattern you made with the floral stamps!

Posted by: Ishani | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 19:04

OHMYGOODNESS! I love the background!

Posted by: Sharon Stewart | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 19:24

Stunning card!

Posted by: Sally Malec | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 19:32

That heart is soooo pretty! Love this card.

Posted by: swldebbie | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 19:45

So beautiful! Thanks for the giveaways and inspiration!

Posted by: Lydia Lee | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 20:39

I love your background. I have never tried stamping in gold over my background, but I want to try it now.

Posted by: Robin Ridpath | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 21:13

Beautiful card - love the idea of stamping the flowers in gold over the distress ink. Great way to attach your vellum sentiment !

Posted by: karenajo | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 21:43

Love this card! The techniques you used were awesome! Thanks for another great card!

Posted by: Madi | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 22:16

Beautiful card!

Posted by: Rachel P | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 22:44

This card is GORGEOUS!!! Love the colours you chose and the gold stamped pattern adds to the exquisite look of the card. Love the gold inlayed heart. Again, exquisite

Posted by: Jackie P. | Tuesday, 28 March 2017 at 23:59

Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Heather Lynn | Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at 00:45

This is a happy hello! Thanks for sharing!

Posted by: Shella Travarca | Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at 01:13

Wow! This is beautiful!

Posted by: Rebecca Ednie | Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at 01:46

Beautiful card. Thanks for the inspiration and participation in this blog

Posted by: Cori Moses | Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at 02:17

Fun background!

Posted by: Tracie Pond | Wednesday, 29 March 2017 at 03:37

Amazing card, thanks for sharing.