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April Winners

April 29, 2014

Hi friends!

I’m here to announce the winners of the April challenges!

Ok so the winner of the Simon Says Stamp gift voucher

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ArtGekko

The winners of the Heroine award for Challenge #41 are

Maura
Ingrid Kristina
Cinnamon Sally





For Challenge #42

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The winner of the Simon Says Stamp gift voucher is

Arlene!
Heroines for this challenge are
Carol
Ruth (Savouring Savannah)
Teresa Kline
A big, huge thank you to our ever-generous sponsors

http://www.simonsaysstamp.com/

Congratulations!

Please contact us at ablognamedhero@gmail.com so that we can organise your prizes! If you’re a GV winner, please specify in the email/subject line, and if you’re a Heroine, please do the same (let us know in the email body or subject line).

Thank you all so much for playing along!

See you again soon!

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Video: Things you should try with your cork

April 25, 2014

Hi everyone,

it’s Christine. Of course I have a video for you again. This time I’d like to show you a few things that you can do with your cork. I think every supply or material has so many options and we don’t use them often enough.

I picked cork because our friends from Freckled Fawn send us some really cool cork shapes that I wanted to use. Thanks so much, Freckled Fawn! (Visit their site, they have the most adorable embellishments and very cool kits!)

For my card I took out cork to
– punch it
– emboss it
– color it.
Still this is quite a clean and simple card, right? I love those little details that add some more interest to a card without overloading it.
So check out the video to see what I did (and also to find out what I tried without success – I’ll tell you at some point)

I hope you have a nice weekend – maybe you even find the time to enter a card to our current challenge. 



The prize is generously sponsored by Simon Says Stamp.
Thanks so much for stopping by and checking out the video. I feel so honored to be part of this team – the opportunity to share my stuff with you means much to me 🙂
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Yay Spring and my farewell

April 24, 2014

Hello everyone, it’s Michelle here today. Today’s post is very bittersweet for me. It is my last post on ABNH.  I have thoroughly enjoyed spending the last 2 years on this AMAZING, INCREDIBLE, TALENTED team. These girls have a piece of my heart and I will truly miss them.  I will truly miss ALL OF YOU READERS.  Your comments, love and involvement are EVERYTHING. Without you this blog would not exist. I encourage you to leave all that love to the amazing new Design Team. They too will love you the way I do. YOU READERS are the BEST in blogland!
On that note I have two more cards featuring Freckled Fawn and Hero Arts….
I was so happy to hear the birds chirping 2 days in a row I decided to make this card card with some ink daubers and that FAB bow by Freckled Fawn. It was the longest winter ever…don’t ya think?
Lastly….love, it matters. It seemed fitting for today. Your love matters. You matter. You have made my life a happier place. Thank you. Be well. Don’t forget to come visit me.
With love,

Supplies:

*Hero Arts Cling Stamps MY FAVORITE AC030 Rubber Unmounted 2013
*Hero Arts Cling Stamps BRUSH STROKES AC026 Rubber Unmounted 2013
*Hero Arts CUBE INK PADS Set NEON af241 2013
*Hero Arts Dye Ink Pad INDIA INK Black af248 2013
*Hero Arts Dye Ink Pad NEON SUNSHINE AF265 2014
*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SMOOTH CLASSIC CREAM Paper Pack 25 Sheets
*Hero Arts CLING Stamp FRIEND DEFINITION Rubber CG125 Unmounted
*Hero Arts Clear Stamps *ST509 HOORAY Studio Calico
*Hero Arts Memories Rubber Stamp DYE Ink Pad UNICORN 2012 White AF217
*Hero Arts Paint Dauber BUTTER CUP AD008 2013
*Hero Arts Paint Dauber PALE TOMATO AD007 2013
*Hero Arts Paint Dauber TIDE POOL Blue AD010 2013
*Hero Arts Rubber Stamp COLOR A WREATH k5808 2013
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad LIME GREEN Mid-Tone AF262 2014
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad DEEP END POOL Mid-Tone 2012 AF212
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad BUTTER BAR Mid-Tone 2012 AF207
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad LEMON YELLOW Mid-Tone AF261 2014
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad PASSION FLOWER Mid-Tone 2013 AF243
*Hero Arts Shadow Ink Pad PALE TOMATO Mid-Tone 2013 AF233
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Having fun with Distress Stains

April 23, 2014

This is Maya typing, and I’m very excited to share my first solo post here at ABNH! I must confess to being a bit nervous about this since this is such an amazing team and I’ve been following this blog almost since the start. I might have trashed a whole bunch of cards before I decided to be happy with the results. I might also have picked some out of the trash, trying to save them and then toss them again. I’m not saying it happened but it might have… 😉

Is there anyone (except me) who sees some new product and just HAVE to have it, only to never really use it? When the Distress Stains came out on the market I just had to have some. I got three, used them like once and then they collected dust. I recently went though my stash organizing my inks, mists, and whatnots and came across my stains. When I was trying to figure out a theme for this post I decided to try to come up with different ways to use the stains. I made three cards using some techniques I came up with while messing around. I’m pretty sure I’m not the first to figure this out but I was still happy to get some nice results.

The first card I made by just pressing down the dauber firmly and swiping to the side. I made sure to use my heat tool to dry the ink between swipes to prevent the colors to blend too much. I was very happy with this effect. I embossed the greeting with white embossing powder on top of the ink. I also dropped some water on the surface and covered it with gold embossing powder, making sure to heat it up from the backside to prevent it to fly away when the water dried.

The next card I made by pressing the dauber firmly along the top of my paper and letting ink run down while angling the paper and blowing on the ink. I also misted some water to make variations in intensity. I kid you not, this was very messy. I flipped the card to get the ink in the bottom. stamped a greeting and embossed it in silver. Pretty!

I’m sure everyone who owns Distress Stains has tried this. Just smash down the dauber on the paper, making it splash out in pretty splatter patterns. Fun! I embossed this greeting in black and added a die cut because I liked the contrast of the black. 
I hope you got some ideas and inspiration. I’m always happy to get to rediscover some old products. 
This month the returning parts of the team has been sponsored by the amazing Freckled Fawn. I hope you go check them out, they have some lovely products!
Don’t forget our current challenge, it’s all about layers. Fun, right? 
The prize is generously sponsored by Simon Says Stamp.
Thank you so much for stopping by, take care!
Supplies:

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Gift-Set Little Easter Flip-Book and Basket

April 21, 2014

Hello,

here I’am with my first solo post as a new team member at ABNH. Like the other new gals I’am also very excited.
Now let’s get started.

Because of easter I have chosen my theme.
For the easter basket I have used the Lifestyle Crafts ‘Berry Container’. To give it more structure I have stamped HAR ‘Five Line Background’ with versamark onto the die cut. Then I’ve embossed it with clear powder.
 
 
While I have asked myself what more I could show you today,  I  had a brainstorm. A Flip-Book. I have loved them as I was a child. In my childhood you could buy bubblegum together with a little Flip-Book. I will never forget the smell of the Flip-Books.
 
 
 And so the idea of the gift set was born:
 
 
 
 
 
 Here is a little Video for you to see how it works.
 
 
 
 
Thanks for visting my solo post debut. I hope you liked it.
 
Important hint:
Don’t forget our current challenge!
 As always there is  a great prize to be won:
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
*Hero Arts DESIGNBLOCK FIVE LINE BACKGROUND Rubber Stamp s5885 2014
*Hero Arts Clear Stamps HAPPY DAY ANIMALS Cleardesign CL153
*PRE-ORDER Lawn Fawn HAPPY EASTER Clear Stamps
*Tsukineko MEMENTO Full Size Ink Pad TUXEDO BLACK
*Versamark WATERMARK Rubber Stamp Emboss Chalk Resist INK PAD
*American Crafts Zing! CLEAR Embossing Powder 27170
*EK Success 1 3/8″” CIRCLE Punch Medium Paper Shapers PSPNP10
*s4-117 Spellbinders PETITE SCALLOPED CIRCLE SMALL Nestabilities
*Fiskars SCALLOP SENTIMENT Border Punch 02860
*Tsukineko 3 PK SPONGE DAUBERS WITH CAP Hero Arts Air Brush M1002
*PRE-ORDER Lawn Fawn LET’S POLKA Petite 6 x 6 Paper Pack
*We R Memory Keepers COOL METAL WIDE Eyelets
*We R Memory Keepers CROP-A-DILE Eyelet and Snap Punch Pink
*Bazzill SEA GLASS Orange Peel Paper Pack Heavy Weight 8.5 x 11 Cardstock
*Neenah Classic Crest 80 LB SUPER SMOOTH SOLAR WHITE Paper Pack 25 Sheets
*Sizzix BIG SHOT MACHINE Powder Blue & Teal 657900
*Copic SKETCH 72 PC SET E Markers EEES72E
*Scor-Tape 1/2″” Crafting Tape
*American Crafts SOLID SATIN RIBBON Value Pack
*Precision Heat Embossing Emboss Tool Gun Hero Arts PW200
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Thank you to everyone who participated in our birt Thank you to everyone who participated in our birthday celebration Instagram Hop last week! It was so lovely to celebrate with past and present design team members. The winner has been chosen randomly from comments on day 2, stop 7, and the winner is @waterlily57 ! Congratulations! I will send you a DM to let you know how you can collect your prize!
This month, the design team at @ablognamedhero is This month, the design team at @ablognamedhero is celebrating the 9th anniversary of our first challenge! To help us celebrate, we have invited some design team alumni and special guests to join us for an Instagram hop over two days! We also have one $50 Hero Arts gift card to be won! This will be drawn from all the comments on all the stops, so the more you hop and comment, the better your chance to win.
The full hop list can be found at the bottom of this post, and you next stop is @art_of_albara
Rules:
-Follow @ablognamedhero. Please don’t follow just to unfollow after the giveaway is over.
-Like this post and leave a comment.
-Optional: tag your friends - one per comment.
-Entries accepted until April 7th, and the winner will be announced on the @ablognamedhero page and in the IG stories.
-No giveaway accounts.
By entering the giveaway, you confirm that you are over 13 years of age, and agree with Instagram’s terms and conditions, as well as release Instagram and Facebook of any responsibility. This giveaway is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
*** Good luck and have fun (and, if you missed yesterday, please visit @ablognamedhero to see yesterday’s participants)! #heroarts #ablognamedhero #ablognamedherofacebookpage #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingismysuperpower #papercraft #greetingcards #handmadecards #sharehandmadekindess
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@ablognamedhero
@art_of_albara
@darbycreekdiaries
@the_cardogram
@ilinacrouse
@terismailbox
@escards
@anchored_by_ink
@suemcrae23
@jenniferkotas
@kellyrasmussen
@pocketful_of_rosie
@skypaperscissors
@wild.willow.art
@kellytaylorcards
@michelle_lupton
This month, the design team at @ablognamedhero is This month, the design team at @ablognamedhero is celebrating the 9th anniversary of our first challenge! To help us celebrate, we have invited some design team alumni and special guests to join us for an Instagram hop over two days! We also have one $50 Hero Arts gift card to be won! This will be drawn from all the comments on all the stops, so the more you hop and comment, the better your chance to win.
***
The full hop list can be found at the bottom of this post, and you next stop is @lindatracedesigns
Rules:
-Follow @ablognamedhero. Please don’t follow just to unfollow after the giveaway is over.
-Like this post and leave a comment.
-Optional: tag your friends - one per comment.
-Entries accepted until April 7th, and the winner will be announced on the @ablognamedhero page and in the IG stories.
-No giveaway accounts.
By entering the giveaway, you confirm that you are over 13 years of age, and agree with Instagram’s terms and conditions, as well as release Instagram and Facebook of any responsibility. This giveaway is not sponsored, administered, or associated with Instagram or Facebook.
***Good luck, have fun, and make sure you come back tomorrow for day 2!
#heroarts #ablognamedhero #ablognamedherofacebookpage #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingismysuperpower #papercraft #greetingcards #handmadecards #sharehandmadekindess
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Full hop list
@ablognamedhero
@lindatracedesigns
@lstein0
@bjkne0519
@stampcatwg
@craftyannastudio
@cheiron
@katedeignancards
@smilespotting
@neatandtangled
@eamidgett
@handcraftedbyjoy
@kailashcrafts
@stampinlibby
@apocketfulofstamps
@jessicafrostballas
Gale here! We're gearing up for the 9th Anniversa Gale here!  We're gearing up for the 9th Anniversary celebration of our blog!  Be sure to visit Instagram for our giveaway hop on April 1st-2nd filled with stops from your favorite Hero Arts artists!  For more info on this easy and fun project, please visit thedarbycreekdiaries.com
Hello! Michelle here sharing a card at #ablognamed Hello! Michelle here sharing a card at #ablognamedherofacebookpage  for the floral challenge at #ablognamedhero 
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What is better than Birthday cake? Birthday cake w What is better than Birthday cake? Birthday cake with flowers 🙂 There are still a few days left on our Floral challenge and you can see details of my card on my blog. Have a great day, Mateja M
https://apocketfulofstamps.blogspot.com/2021/03/floral-birthday.html
Hi! @jenniferkotas here with another card for the Hi! @jenniferkotas here with another card for the Floral Challenge. There’s still a few more days to enter your own project. More info on my blog. #ablognamedhero #ablognamedherofacebookpage #heroarts
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Here's easy and elegant inspiration for the "A Blog Named Hero's" current floral challenge! The details are on my blog (link in bio!). Enjoy!
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Michelle here today, and I'm sharing a floral card Michelle here today, and I'm sharing a floral card on the #ablognamedherofacebookpage  for the floral challenge at #ablognamedhero 
 #cardmaker #cardmaking #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingismysuperpower #handmadecard #greetingcard #papercraft #getwellcard  #sharehandmadekindness #distressoxideink
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