Friday, January 18, 2013

Hero Arts Hero Hostess Blog Hop 2013

Good morning and welcome to the Hero Arts Hostess Blog Hop, featuring fabulous stamps from the new 2013 releaseI so hope you have been enjoying the week long event, with so much amazing inspiration!! Today is day 5, and the last day of the Hop :( You should have arrived at my blog from the oh so talented blog of Heather Doran.


I choose to play with the Hero Arts Cling CG517 Hexagon Background :)


I began by embossing the stamp image with Hero Arts White Embossing Powder onto watercolour paper. Then I applied various colours of Tim Holtz Distress Ink re-inkers one at time, spritzed them with a mixture of Perfect Pearls and water mixture. I tilted the paper around and let the ink travel. Then I choose another ink colour and repeated the process till I had the whole  paper covered. Let me tell (warn) you...this is very addicting and fun!!! I could of done this all day long, so I do have another one to share :)



For the sentiments I used an all time favorite of mine: Hero Arts Cling stamp  CG277 Friends are Treasures. To finish off the cards, I added a little bling with gems also from Hero Arts :)

Hero Arts will be awarding prizes from randomly drawn comments. For a chance to win, simply comment on ANY of the stops along the hop on ANY day, including each day's starting post at the Hero Club Blog. The more comments you leave, the better your chance of winning :)

Next stop on your blog hop, will be to head on over to Kelly Booth's blog...one sweet and talented lady!!!

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Thanks so much for stopping by! Hugs, TRace







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Barb said...

Tracey, your hexagon backgrounds look amazing Such gorgeous colors! :)

Anonymous said...

Lovely use of the hexagon background stamp. Onepinkdaisy

Kelly Booth said...

Tracey I LOOOOOOOOOOOVE what you did with your stamps!!! Just AWESOME in every way!!! xoxoxo

Lin said...

Gorgeous, Trace! I can't wait to try your technique!

Flo said...

I love hexagons and this stamp. Love your cards with the variation of colors.

Jacqueline said...

Gorgeous cards, Tracey!

Sarina Coffin said...

I love all the color and the color combos in the hexagon backgrounds! They both look amazing. Great work! :)

Linda W. (ScrappinBari) said...

Hi TRace - just loooove the beautiful colors you achieved with the reinkers!! The hexagon bg looks great with this technique and I love how you did the sentiments with a simple border and some gems - so effective! Fun hopping with you this week!!

Suzanne C said...

Trace LOVE the beautiful hues you blended with the background and the designs are perfect! They make the background pop and the sentiment too! Sweet cards!

cheiron said...

Great job on the hexagon backgrounds! I love these yummy colors!

sharon l-s said...

One stamp different looks awesome. Love the color combos. They really make the cards. thanks for showing the hexagon in different ays.

Janet a.k.a. swanlady21 said...

OHHHH! Amazing colours. Just love these cards.

liberal sprinkles said...

I love the embossing of the hexagons, awesome!

grace

Deb Walker Deb Stamps Life, LLC said...

A wonderful background palooza TRace!

slbt17 said...

love these!
This is such a great background stamp - on my wish list!
Sandra ltb

stampingandstitching said...

Wow Tracey, your cards are fabulous! Love your design and the big, bold sentiments! Love, love, love the colours and effect you've achieved on the Hexagon Backgrounds!

Emily Keaton said...

Oh my gosh! What a great technique with a great background stamp. Thanks for sharing! These are awesome :-)

Colleen C. said...

The hexagon background stamp is really cool. Love all the cards you made using it.

cm said...

Love the hexagons!! You've certainly provided new inspiration for using this set that I have! Thank you for sharing and inspiring.

Yiming said...

Wow, love the color combination!! Amazingly stunning!!

Yiming said...

Wow, love the color combination!! Amazingly stunning!!

Pippa67 said...

You have used the haxagon background so well. Love it.

Janie said...

Very nice cards. I love that background stamp so much I bought it....now to find the time to use it.

RaeChel said...

The coloring technique you've used is fantastic! I love that background stamp (I just purchased it)...it's so versatile!

Iris said...

Awesome background paper. Love the clean, crisp look of your cards. Iris

luluvision said...

I love what you did with the hexagon background stamp! I just might have to get it now! :-)

Buffy Burnside said...

Lovely cards and I really like the colors!

Jingle said...

These are beautiful!

paperpicnic said...

Both of these cards are stunning! I'm so inspired to try this technique! Thanks for sharing these beautiful cards!

judy said...

I love the coloring on your hexagon backgrounds--beautiful!!

Chitra Nair said...

Beautiful colored hexagons.. Love this background stamp..

heidi @ ggip said...

Beautiful!

Moccavanila by Vera Rhuhay said...

Wow..Gorgeous background,Trace! Love your cards..just gorgeous!

Barbara said...

Both these cards are fantastic. I love the colors and the techniques you used to make them so outstanding! Everyone will want this Hexagon Pattern stamp now!

Anonymous said...

Wonderful cards! I've always wondered what to do with such bold backgrounds. I love the color combinations. Thanks for the inspiration.

sf_crafter

adele holcomb said...

Wow! You really rocked the hexagon stamp! Love the distress ink effects.

Beastybunny said...

Love that background stamp and you did fabulous tings with it!

Theresa said...

Amazing work with the hexagon stamp, Tracey!! Love the way you colored them both!!

diana said...

Wow, great cards!! Thanks for the ideas and inspiration. ;-)

Bunnyfreak said...

Love what you did with the hexagon stamp.

Unknown said...

This hexagon background stamp is sure to become a famous HeroArts classic. Love how you played up this design.

Anita Rex said...

Love what you've done with this hexagon background! The colors are so vivid!

RedGem said...

I just love these cards and will have to bring out my reinkers. Tks for sharing, great inspiration!

Harriet said...

Beautiful colors and I'm really liking the hexagon stamp. Thank you.

Laura Norris said...

Okay....this stamp is now definitely on my must have list!

Tania said...

I JUST got that stamp in my last order of supplies and I must say that after seeing your cards I will be using it ASAP! Stunning work!

~amy~ said...

Love your hexie cards Tracey!!!!

Mildred Mildew said...

Just two words, Tracey..BOLD and BEAUTIFUL!!

Susan Kapp said...

can't decide which one I like better, OK I love them both!

Scrapycandy said...

Brilliant! and I have to try this. Thank you!

Cecilia Hsieh said...

Gorgeous cards, love perfect pearls on distress inks, one of my favourite techniques too! TFS!

Valerie Babcock said...

Cool technique! I don't have any re-inkers, but will have to consider now! The Freinds are Treasures is a favorite of mine too!

Donna Nuce said...

I love the richness of the colors on these cards. Beautiful!

rubbergranny said...

Very colorful and unique use of the background image. Thanks for sharing.

Unknown said...

What a fantastic technique! I love the colors you chose to showcase this beautiful BG stamp. Awesome!!! Thanks for sharing them with us.

Nadège said...

Really like the watercolor effect with that stamp and the colors are so happy.

Robyn said...

I love the colors you used to distress over the hexagon background -- really makes everything pop!

marking said...

Love that background stamp!

Miriam Prantner said...

Love this technique and the colors you got are gorgeous!

Deirdre said...

These are stunning cards - love the technique behind them and the design. Beautiful!

Scrapper64 said...

I can see how versatile that Hexagon stamp can be. The spritzing sounds like fun...I should try it more often!

Mariëtte said...

Great backgrounds with the hexagone stamp!

Gina said...

I love your cards, but is that REALLY your craft room in the picture??? WOW!!!!!

Unknown said...

What a beautiful pair of cards! You're rocking that hexagon stamp, sistah!!! Great way to make our last hop day truly special!!!

Angel Estes said...

Aaaahhhh - loving all the hexagons!! Beautiful colors and design.

Pat said...

Beautiful cards w/beautiful colors!

Bonnie said...

Love what you did with these, gorgeous cards!

Daša said...

i love the colors - so bright. love it

Suzzoom said...

Great use of color on those backgrounds. Thanks for sharing your ideas.

Cat Craig said...

I have this one, great ideas!:-)

pcm said...

love the way it looks in such opposite color schemes!

Petti said...

Love your background!

Unknown said...

Really love the hexagon background! Want to try them this weekend.

Diana N. said...

Cute cards! Love how the colors turned out especially on the first one.

CinnamonSally said...

Wow stunning use of your distress reinkers I love the water colour effect you have created. Fabulous cards Tracey!

Denise Bryant said...

Fabulous color combos on your cards! I love that hex design!
DeniseB

Ava said...

Tracey, the backgrounds using the reinkers are so brilliant! Just gorgeous cards!

Karina Beck said...

Love your Hexagon cards! I Really like that stamp.!!!!!

LauraJane:) said...

FANTASTIC inking on the BGs Trace!
Thanks for sharing EXACTLY how!
They create the perfect stage for the HUGE sentiments:)

Brenda said...

Just beautiful Trace! You always create such greatness with Distress ink! Love the colours your chose for your Hexagon background!

Annette Vesth said...

That hexagon background is very beautiful and your technique with the watercolor paper I have to try. Your cards are fabulous.

Monica L said...

That Hexagon background is quickly becoming a must have on my wish list. You have used it beautifully!

Anonymous said...

The Hexagon background stamp is a must have on my list!

Virginia L. said...

STUNNING background, Tracey! You did an awesome job!!! Now I regret not having this stamp :(

Barb Ghig said...

I love how you used the Hexagon Background! Thank you so much for sharing your ideas with us!

Maeghan M. said...

That hexagon background is just so, so gorgeous! TFS!

Wanda said...

That hex background stamp is amazing! Love your color choices too! Great job.

Pam W Merwin said...

Both cards are amazing - love the technique! Such amazing inspiration - thank you :)

Helen F. said...

Love the hexy backgrounds in those fun colors, Tracey! Great cards~TFS

conil said...

I'm crazy about the hexagons. Been playing with it for days. Now I have a new technique to try, thanks to you. I love these cards.

Jocelyn said...

Love the cards!

Unknown said...

oh! distressed watercolors! lovely!
thanks
Holly

Melinda Ferraz said...

Just love that Hexagon background stamp. Amazing cards!!

Nancy K said...

Such a gorgeous design, Tracey! Those colors are incredible. You have me looking at this Hexagon stamp differently. I just got it and I believe some fun inking is in my future. Thanks for the beautiful inspiration!

Judy1223 said...

Tracey, what amazing colors! Eye candy for sure!!! Love the hexagon stamp (and those sentiments, too)! Thanks for a fun hop today!

Debbie G said...

Great cards. Love the fun colors you used.

Cathy said...

I love your distressed hexagon background!

Sue McRae said...

Gorgeous inky results on your hexagon cards Tracey.

Kathy Kay said...

LOVE the backgrounds you made. The colors are so vibrant . I can't wait to try the technique!

Leni said...

Love the inking technique! great result! Beautiful cards.

Jeanne Dudgeon said...

I had been on the fence about the Hexagon stamp, but your work has pushed me over and out to buy it! I am going to ink it up all weekend! Thanks for the push.

Anonymous said...

Great backgrounds - love your choice of colors.

Dorothy C.

Lynda M said...

Love the emboss resist look with the Hexagone BG. Beautiful!,

Unknown said...

Wow! What beautiful colors. Love the way you used this fun hexagon stamp. Thanks!

Mateja M said...

Can't wait to try this :) Looks so easy and fun :)

Darlene S. said...

Amazing use of the hexagon stamp...looove the coors!!!

Kathy (krolski) said...

Tracey, I love, love, love what you've done with the hexie bg! Your technique and colors are fabulous! It's been such fun hopping with you this week. :)

Shannon said...

Love this "Hexagon Background Stamp" now, I think I must buy it ASAP. Your beautiful cards have made my mind up for me. I really like how you show it using two different color schemes. Thanks for sharing your cards with us all. Take care and Happy New Year!

Laura M. said...

Those are beautiful cards! Sounds like a fun technique :)
Thanks for sharing!

Mary said...

I really like what you did with the Hexagons background. Makes me sure that I need that stamp.

Nancy S said...

Love the cards and the technique. Thanks for the inky tip!

Maryann Laursen said...

Beautiful backgroundstamps in even more beautiful colors. Both are soooo awesome and well done. WAUW.

Linda said...

fabulous colors, tracy. TFS!

Dana D. said...

What terrific hexagon cards you made. The colors are fantastic.

Cindy C. said...

So gorgeous Tracey! Love those colours in the bg!

Anonymous said...

I love the colors and how you mix them on each card!
Gerrie

MarcyK924 said...

You made that one hexie stamp look so different in each card with your color palettes! Just gorgeous!

Carol McCready said...

Beautiful cards with great color.
I'll be trying this out after
I'm done with the blog hop.

cmu said...

What vibrant colours. Yummy.

stamplover2011 said...

Beautiful colors with the new bg stamp!

Mynn xx said...

Two gorgeous creations! LOVE the soft and subtle changing colors!!! HUGS and happy weekend! :)

Smriti said...

Beautiful cards! Love the colors!

cghundley said...

Very lovely and colorful cards.
Carla from Utah

Grá O'Neill said...

Beautiful cards, I love the hexagon background stamp :)

April said...

I love this background and the different looks of them both! Great job!

Nana Griffin said...

Wow big and bold. Great colors.

joy said...

Those inks are so pretty when they blend together! Love your cards and the new background stamp.

Summer Braxton said...

great colors!! this will be a fun background to play with

fdgtgrl said...

Those hexagons are looking mighty good ;)

Jayne said...

I love what you did wih that hexagon stamp. Nice cards.

Michelle said...

Gotta love color...your cards are beautiful!!!

judkajudi said...

Great colors using that hexagon stamp!! Love how you feature the sentiments ... it's been fun hopping with you!!!

Larissa Heskett said...

WOW!! LOVING all of the creations!! I can't wait to get my hands on some of these NEW stamps!! =) THANKS for sharing and for the chance to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

Kailash said...

Gorgeous cards with that fun technique. Love the artsy watercolor look!!!

TweedyBird said...

Wonderful cards.
The sentiments really pop on those cool background.

Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards

Daria said...

I love both of these! You used one of my favorite techniques, and the colors are wonderful.

Pam said...

Love your cards! That hexagon background is fabulous , and I have to try your technique.

Jillisgram said...

I have to say, your cards are my favorite for the week! I love the stamp you used and the embossing and coloring is terrific. I'll have to try this myself. Can't wait to get this stamp! Val from IL.

Pammejo said...

More wonderful cards using amazing background stamps. So inspired.TFS pammjo1@yahoo.com

Linda Beeson said...

OH so pretty, what great colors.

sarah said...

I can't wait to try this technique out. Does your paper get warped? Do you use a heat gun to set the ink? Love 'em!

Dana said...

Lovely cards!!!

Deborah said...

This is the first stamp I bought out of the new catalog and I love the cards you made with it! I'll have to try your technique out as it does look like fun. Thanks!

rcwidow (Linda) said...

Love your cards! I will be trying this!

Chark said...

beautiful inking!

Vikki H said...

the DI re-inkers technique works so well with the hexagon stamp! Yummy colors!

CanadianScraps43 said...

Love your cards today. So bright and bold. Pure happiness is the feeling that this gives. Love your technique that you used here and the colour selection is wonderful. Just like You. Hugs.

Paper Therapy Ponderings said...

love the colors on both cards but orange is becoming a favorite of mine thanks for sharing

Barb Housner

Shelley said...

Great job!

mtscrapgal said...

Cool technique. I can see this would be lots of fun to try. Thanks, TRace.

Robin said...

Beautiful cards, love how you colored them, the colors are gorgeous!

Katie Ann Brooks said...

Wow, breathtaking!

ivy said...

Loving the pretty colors on your hexie cards!

Kathy H said...

Nice! How fun to make them in different colors. They would make a nice gift set.

SUSAN said...

So sweet combo color you used... very pretty...love these

Judy Tuck said...

Beautiful job you've done using the hexagon backgrounds. That one is on my wish list.

SherylH said...

Gorgeous backgrounds! Love the birthday card in particular.

kruzr87 said...

Beautiful cards! I really like both of your color combinations. Thanks for sharing.

Karen said...

Beautiful colors! I easpecially the love the second one, so vibrant.

Trudi said...

Great cards, so pretty & bright! Thanks for sharing!

craftymom205 said...

Cool cards.

craftymom205 at yahoo dot com

Memories by Manda said...

That's a cool technique to colour your backgrounds - thanks for sharing.

M. Middelkoop said...

Wow! I love the rich tones you achieved in your blue hexagon card. The vivid colours in the pink card are sure to brighten someone's day; they did mine.Thanks so much for sharing your watercolour technique.

Donna said...

I would love the sets you used. love the hexagons and the sentiment stamps are big and bold. FAB!

Andrea Garland said...

So fun and colorful cards, thanks for sharing them.

Mary-Anne V said...

Great use of embossing and inks...the colours are so vivid.

Katherine Dent said...

Love the distressed inks so your cards are an inspiration. Simple but beautiful. Thanks.

brenlubrant said...

Hexagons are so trendy now and I am glad that Hero Arts came out with a great hexagon background stamp.

Anonymous said...

Love the hexagons, so cute!!!!

Sue D said...

Wonderful colors with this background.

Teresa W. said...

Gorgeous cards. The colors look amazing. I must try your technique.

Trinh said...

Gorgeous cards! Love your technique.

Jacqui Blondel said...

Hexagons & Distress .....fabulous combination. Great cards

Ruth H said...

Tracey, sure looks like you had loads of fun with these hexagon cards!! Lovely effects.

Cynthia Baldwin said...

The colors you've created on your cards are fabulous! TFS!

Unknown said...

Love how all those distress ink colors blend together beautifully. Can't wait to try this too. Thanks for sharing your pretty cards.

Crystalena82 said...

I love the combination of colors you used here! That is such a gorgeous background and you have show cased it so beautifully1 Thank you so much for sharing!! :)

Loly Borda said...

Fabulous backgrounds, love the colors and the bold sentiments in your cards, so pretty! TFS

Fiorella said...

I absolutely love the way you colored the backgrounds: stunning indeed!!!!

Nathalia O. said...

Your cards are stunning! The colors you chose all work so well together. Playing with Distress Ink sure is fun!

Big Mamma~ a.k.a. Mary S said...

Great cards, I love that hexi background stamp.

Dawn T said...

What awesome colours on your cards Tracey. Very inspiring.

Kris in Alaska said...

You definitely rocked the hexagons today!
Kris in Alaska
funamom at yahoo dot com

Anonymous said...

Love your embossed background coloured with the Distress re-inkers. I am going to try that myself. Thank you.
Margriet

Karen Davis said...

What delicious use of color.
So inspiring.

Unknown said...

Love your colorful hexagon backgrounds! :)

MiaS said...

Wonderful cards! Love the colors.

Maria Doricheva said...

Tracey, what you've done with the background stamp is amazing! I have fallen in love with it at first sight:) Gorgeous cards!

Anonymous said...

I love the large sentiment stamps. Very nice work.

Weenie Thomas said...

The hexagon background looks amazing. Beautiful pair of cards!

Ginahvv said...

Love how you used the ink and water - very fun cards!

Anonymous said...

I love the hexagon card. Beautiful! Thank you for sharing with us and thank you Hero Arts. Quite an inspiration!

Marty said...

What a great technique- lovely cards!

Connie Pruitt said...

Great cards

jenbar said...

Great colours!

Katie said...

Looks like you have a lot of fun with this technique.

judit said...

Gorgeous cards using the hexagons. Love this technique, must give it a go myself! Fantastic effect! hugs, judit x

Angie said...

Love these! The hexagon stamp has to go on my wish list!

Martina N said...

That background stamp seems so fun to use with different techniques!

Janet Wilson said...

ZSuper cards, love the hexagons!

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