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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What a great background stamp - this would be a wonderful addition to anyone's stash.
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oh wow!! very soft color and beautiful LO . this zigzag is a must have!
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My favorite thing is decoration my house!
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Making cookies for the entire family. It takes days but everyone loves them.
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gorgeous page, as usual Ali, TFS
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wonderful stamps and wonderful project!
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My favorite tradition is one my Mom started. Each year she gave us an ornament that represnted something about our life that year...putting the ornaments on the tree was such a beautiful trip down memory lane. I still have those ornaments and love sharing their stories with my children. And I give my own children ornaments too.
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One favorite tradition is helping my son choose an ornament for what he calls his "ugly tree"; he has been doing this for a number of years and is looking forward to taking it with him to college when he begins next year.
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On Christmas Eve, my parents and I have dinner and exchange gifts. Christmas Day and Boxing Day are usually spent with family, but on Christmas Eve it's just the 3 of us. And for Christmas Day dinner my mother always makes red cooking pears for dessert - regardless of what else in on the menu!
Another great give-away Ali! I love Hero Arts stamps - they got me stamping some 10+ years ago!
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My favorite tradition decorating the Christmas tree and then just admiring it in all it's beauty :-)
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What a sweet layout! Our tradition is to set a table and remember the passing year and thank God for it!
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Sitting by the lights of the Christmas tree in the early morning sipping coffee and having quiet devotion time! sUSAn
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My favorite holiday tradition is buying a new ornament for each of my children each year. When they leave home they will be able to take their ornaments with them.
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i am just stamping with clings
(after years using stamps on wood)
and allready totally mad about it
it works great !
Ali thanks for sharing your idears
have a great december month
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My favorite Christmas tradition is our Christmas eve supper. Our family is all together, all the work of preparing is done.(hopefully) We can relax and enjoy each other.
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love your layout - and as always - your journaling.
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Thanks Ali for a chance to win. My favorite holiday tradition is decorating the tree. I love to see now that the children are getting older that they got so excited to see all of the ornaments that they have made through out the years.
I am new to Hero Arts and super excited to see all of this inspiration!!
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i alway love hero arts stamps. Thanks for a chance to win. My fav tradition is to decorate the tree with kids..
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My favorite Christmas tradition is writing our annual letter that recaps the year's events. The letter is sent to all our out-of-town family and friends but a copy also goes into an album that has become our family history. Both of my grown kids still participate by providing input and love to go back through the album and reread previous letters. Early editions were simply computer printed with maybe a colored font. Now I use my scrapbooking supplies to embellish the pages and try to make each year's version a little different. Love your work, Ali, and am always inspired by all you do. :-)
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My favorite holiday tradition is snuggling in bed with my 2 children and husband on Christmas Eve and reading The Polar Express together - we all still believe in the magic of the holiday!
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