Hero Arts 2012 Catalog Blog Hop + Giveaway
Welcome to the 2012 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop!
GIVEAWAY | Three people will each receive three new stamps from Hero Arts new 2012 catalog.
Here's two of the three sets of stamps that I'll be giving away:
Also, Hero Arts will also be giving away five prize packs that include brand new 2012 Catalog stamps. The five winners will be randomly chosen from ALL of the blog hop comments received by midnight PST on Monday, December 12, and will be announced on the Hero Arts blog shortly thereafter.
All the new stamps will be available on December 10th. Check out HeroArts.com for a store near you.
IF THIS IS YOUR FIRST TIME HERE, WELCOME! Normally a process post like this would happen over on my Projects blog but since this one includes a giveaway it's happening here (and there's lots of December Daily goodness happening over there). If you'd like to learn more about my site check out my Welcome or About Ali pages.
Here's a look at a stamp I love from the new catalog and the one I'm using in my layout today:
Hello zig zag!
I decided to do a page that highlights some of the things I love about Anna right now.
Here's a look at my process:
I used the new Hero Arts Zig Zag stamp to create a pattern on my white cardstock with Jenni Bowlin Chewing Gum and Malted Milk inks. I didn't stress about making it perfect because I knew I would be adding content on top.
I started by adding a sticker border (Sassafras for Studio Calico) along the bottom - popping it up with foam dots.
I knew I wanted the title to read "Things I love" and I hoped it would fit in that space. Chipboard letters are American Crafts Goodness by Amy Tangerine.
Photo is 4x6 and was printed with a white border.
And yes, another one of those wood flags is popping up here. I love those things.
"Beautiful" is from a set of GCD Studios Melody Ross Soul Food Collection Chipboard Stickers.
For the journaling I used one of my Awakening 4x6 overlays. I opened it in Photoshop, added my text and printed on cardstock.
Along the bottom of the overlay I added a bit of washi tape (I think that came in a Studio Calico kit), her initials in those great little Lily Bee alphabet letter stickers, and an old metal arrow (I think from 7gypsies). Love those arrows. Someone should make those again.
SUPPLIES
Click on the images to link to the products.
Hero Arts Zig Zag stamp is now available here.
NEXT UP ON THE BLOG HOP
Next up on the blog hop today is my friend Tim Holtz: http://timholtz.typepad.com/my_weblog/
Remember, if you find a link that doesn't work on the blog hop, you can always hop back to the Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop.
TO BE ENTEREDinto this giveaway please leave a comment below sharing your favorite holiday tradition (if you are reading this post on Facebook please come to my blog to leave a comment). Comments will be closed at 8pm Pacific on Sunday, December 11th. Winner will be included on my December Daily giveaway post on Monday, December 12th. Please be sure to check back or subscribe (click here to get posts delivered to your email box) to see if you are receiving one of the items this week.










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My favorite thing is decorating the tree and the memories that each ornament brings. Thanks for sharing your talent.
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i love your creative use of the background stamp. love your december daily too!! i am playing along but have not had the time to post any pics. thanks for the inspiration.
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I love how you've used the background stamp!
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One of our favorite holiday traditions is to go driving around looking at the Christmas lights, while sipping homemade cocoa. We refer to it as a Pajama Party.
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Love that LO! And that zigzag stamp is gorgeous! Great giveaway too!
My favourite tradition is putting up all the Christmas decorations and the meals with the family. I basically love Christmas, so very difficult to choose just one!
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Wow, this looks so great and like I may actually be able to accomplish it! I've been so intimidated by scrapbooking, but your design here really helped me. Looking forward to trying it. Thanks!
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My favorite holiday tradition right now is the advent calendar I do with my daughter. I fill some drawstring bags that I stamped #'s on and she seems to really enjoy it.
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WOW never knew I would like zig zag! What a fantastic background. Something else to add to my wish list!
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Wow! that is an amazing stamp! LOVE it!
One of my favorite holiday traditions is to draw names for the kids. We used to buy for all the kids (13 nieces and nephews) but now we have the kids draw names.... they get so excited to pick a cousin. I love this tradition.
Also, now all the adults play in the white elephant game... so much fun!!!
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I love how you used the stamps for a background. Anna is so cute!!
My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the Christmas trees. My son loves putting 'his' ornaments on the tree!
Thanks for the chance to win!
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I have always been a fan. Your work is very inspiring. The new HA stamps are yummy!
Sherry
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It's a tie...making Christmas cookies with my cookie press (been doing it for 44 years)/taking a ride with the family to see the Christmas lights on houses in my town.
Who knew the famous A. Edwards used Hero Arts stamps? A surprise to me.
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We love decorating our tree!
Love that chevron stamp!
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Oh - love that stamp - so many possibilities.
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Great layout! Chevron/zig-zag patterns are so trendy right now and I love it! Thanks for the chance to win those goodies.
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I LOVE background stamps! I'm kind of addicted to them. They're SO versatile. GREAT layout! My favorite holiday tradition is spending Christmas Eve with my family. My parents sleep over and we snack all night and watch Christmas shows.
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Very nice, like the subtle color the stamp adds.
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Love your layout Ali! My favorite holiday tradition is making cut out cookies with my daughters. Even my 18 & 14 yr. olds still like to help the younger 2!
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I love setting up our Christmas village on top of our TV armoire.
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my favourite tradition is going to church on the 24th and watching my 3 oldest in the nativity play <3
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