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Hero Arts Summer 2023 Catalog Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello and welcome! The Hero Arts 2023 summer catalog is here and we’re celebrating the amazing new release with a blog hop full of ideas and a giveaway. If you’ve arrived from visiting Pocono Pam, you’re right on track.

I have a couple of cards to share today, so let’s dive in!

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Encouragement Cards, Just Because Cards

Proud To Be Your Friend | Simon Says Stamp Dear Friend Release Blog Hop Day 1 + Giveaway

Hello and welcome, I hope your weekend has gotten off to a nice start!

I’m so excited to be part of day one of the Simon Says Stamp Dear Friend release blog hop, and I’m very glad you’re here! If you’ve arrived from Bobbi Lemanski’s blog, you’re right on track.

My cards today feature the Proud To Be Your die set and the Painted Rainbow Cling stamp. This pull-apart cling stamp lets you easily separate each arc of the rainbow for easy multi-color stamping!

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Just Because Cards, Thank You Cards

Thanks | Altenew April 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello and welcome! Today we’re celebrating the new Altenew April 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series release! If you arrived from visiting Joy Baldwin, you’re right on track. If you’d like to start from the top, please visit the Altenew Blog. Check the bottom of this post for giveaway information and the full blog hop list.

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Celebration Cards

Celebrate | Altenew April 2023 Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release Blog Hop + Giveaway

Hello and welcome! Today we’re celebrating the new Altenew Stamp/Die/Stencil & More Release! If you arrived from visiting Nathalie DeSousa, you’re right on track. If you’d like to start from the top, please visit the Altenew Blog. Check the bottom of this post for giveaway information and the full blog hop list.

My card today features the new Here Comes The Sun hot foil plate. I hot foiled this beautiful image in gold foil onto a 4.25″ x 5.5″ panel of light blue cardstock. Then I used a large blending tool to blend Aqualicious Crisp Dye ink around the edges of the panel. I also inked up a separate little piece of light blue cardstock and then hot foiled and die cut the sentiment. This sentiment is from the Sweet Sentiments bundle.

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Encouragement Cards, Just Because Cards

Big Hugs | Concord & 9th 2023 Color Release (25 New Colors!)

Hello and welcome! I’m so very excited for Concord & 9th’s 2023 Color release today! There are 25 new colors that round out the Concord & 9th collection perfectly. Colors are available in ink pads, ink cubes, refills, cardstock, and enamel dots. And, we’re hopping over on Instagram, so please be sure to head over for a visit if you’d like to see lots of inspiration using the complete Concord & 9th color spectrum and enter for a chance to win a prize.

My card today features the brand new Flower Press layering stencil set along with a few new ink colors (Sweet Pea, Clementine, and Tidepool) mixed with two of my favorite from the original color release (Buttercup and Sprout). The sentiment is from the Just Say More die set, also releasing today. I die cut it from the new Blueberry cardstock and then added Glossy Accents for a shine.

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