I'm here to participate in the 5th Anniversary Blog Hop for A Blog Named Hero!! So exciting.
First of all, I'll get to the info about the Hop!
A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies! Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day! Giveaway prizes total more than $400! To win, leave a comment on each hop stop. We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning! And be sure to visit A Blog Named Hero on Sunday for the list of Sunday hoppers and prizes!
Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.
Today's prizes include the following:
- $50 gift card to Hero Arts
- $40 gift card to Pretty Pink Posh
- $35 gift card to Lil' Inker Designs
- $25 gift card to Newton's Nook
- $25 gift card to Paper Smooches
- $25 gift card to Winnie and Walter
- $25 gift card to The Ton
- One Online Card Class of your choice
Good luck and happy hopping!!
You should have come here straight from A Blog Named Hero, so onto my card!
this photo is JUST slightly crooked enough to be making me crazy. please tilt head accordingly |
tilt more...nah just kidding |
I decided to use one of my very first Hero Arts stamps for this card, she's a darling little thing and no matter how many crafty-purges I do, I always hold on to her just a little longer.
I started this card out by die-cutting my circle die out of kraft cardstock, then using my stamp-a-ma-jig, I stamped the Hero Arts girl.
I set to work colouring her in using my Prismacolor Pencils (anyone else as obsessed with these as I am!?) and I only used a tiny bit of blending solution over her face and hair.
Next I took my kraft cardbase and stamped the Hero Arts Lattice background cling stamp using Versamark, and heat embossed using white embossing powder (also Hero Arts). I adhered the coloured circle panel on top using dimensional adhesive.
Lastly I ran my Simon Says Stamp Congratulations die through with some black cardstock, cut the die down so it only said 'Congrats', and adhered it using Glossy Accents.
That's it! Super fun to make and easy peasy!
I hope you enjoy it and the rest of the amazing projects the participants have made, I'm sure they'll be gorgeous as always.
A Big HAPPY BIRTHDAY to my darling A Blog Named Hero.
Next on the hop is the brilliant Hero Arts themselves!
Thank you for joining me!!
See you again soon.
Linda x
Supplies below:
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So adorable! Love the different colors.
ReplyDeleteThis card is adorable. . .love what you did with the kraft coloring. It highlights your colored images so well. Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteShe/the card is as cute as can be. Love the Hero Arts background stamp waves - a must for my next purchase.
ReplyDeleteI was wondering what kind of blending solution you used with your pencils.
What a sweet little girl, no wonder you have held on to her! She looks great on kraft paper, with your coloring.
ReplyDeleteLove your card - that punched circle is the perfect frame!
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie pie! The whole card design so lovely!!
ReplyDeletelOVE THE PRISMA COLORING AND BACKGROUND STAMP.
ReplyDeleteCute little girl!
ReplyDeleteTHat's so cute! I love the coloring you did on the little girl, it's perfect.
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable Linda, a great card!
ReplyDeleteLovvvve this card!
ReplyDeleteShe's definitely a keeper!! Your pencil coloring is perfect.
ReplyDeleteLove the coloring on kraft!
ReplyDeleteCute card and pretty coloring! I need to pull out my colored pencils and color on some kraft cardstock!
ReplyDeleteIts so cute card !
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute girl, and love the kraft background!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Your coloring on the kraft paper is great!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card and cutting down the congratulations die worked really well.
ReplyDeleteThe white ep really pops on the kraft paper! Wonderful!
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet image, I'd never purge her either! Cute card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card this is. I think that is so cool that you have kept your first Hero Arts stamp. Your coloring is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteThat little girl is so sweet. No wonder you have kept her. Your coloring is amazing.
ReplyDeleteDelightful. I have been looking for a little girl like that for a couple of my granddaughters.
ReplyDeleteI love to see what people create on Kraft paper. Thanks for sharing this cutie
ReplyDeleteI love this card on kraft card stock!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card!
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteCute card! Great idea to color on Kraft!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you keep her - she's just darling!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card.
What a sweet image! Nostalgia!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so adorable! The little girl is so sweet and cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute! I would have never thought of coloring on a craft color. Thanks for sharing😊
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteShe is cute
ReplyDeleteThis little girl always makes me smile. :)
ReplyDeleteShe is just too cute. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful little girl!
ReplyDeleteLove this cute little card. The little girl image is adorable:)
ReplyDeleteI love the lattice background! And I really love the white on kraft.
ReplyDeleteCute, cute cute! Am inspired by your wonderful coloring!!!!
ReplyDeleteNice colors. I like the white embossing on Kraft.
ReplyDeleteOh she's cute! What a great card. Thanks for sharing with us. Off to hop, can't wait to see more...
ReplyDeleteCute little stamp. Love the card.
ReplyDeleteThe coloring is great - she really pops!
ReplyDeleteI too am into prismacolors! Grab a coloring book and a tin of pencils and I am good to go anywhere. Good job on your girl!
ReplyDeleteThe little girl is so sweet.
ReplyDeleteLove the background paper.
Sometimes the older stamps
are still the best.
thanks for sharing.
Sweet card! You do nice work. Love this hop. Congrats Hero.
ReplyDeleteSo vert sweet!!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card!!!
ReplyDeleteAlways like the look of coloured pencils on kraft. Nice that you used a vintage Hero Arts stamp too, for the blog.
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! She is so cute! Your coloring is amazing! What blending solution do you use with your prisma pencils? Such a great way to start my weekend with this blog hop so full of talented people. Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little girl - love your card - and love Hero Arts products.
ReplyDeleteI can totally see why you hold on to her so cute and a very sweet card!!!!
ReplyDeleteSo fun!! Love that background stamp! It is one of my favorites from HA!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!! Thank you!!
ReplyDeleteThis is so super cute!!! I love it.
ReplyDeleteSo ute and great coloring.
ReplyDeleteYour card is great...thanks for sharing a classic! That background is perfect for her. :-)
ReplyDeleteI think I still have everyone of my Hero Arts stamps....just can't bear to part with them!!! I have all the shadow stamps from back in the day and I still love them. This card is beautiful!! I have the pencils but never get up the courage to really use them....this makes me want to try. TFS.
ReplyDeleteI love that little girl stamp so much, and your card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove what you created and what a fun blog hop!!!
ReplyDeleteNeat that you used one of your first stamps by hero arts. I am interested in the pencils too!
ReplyDeleteAlways fun to walk down nostalgia lane and use a stamp we haven't used in awhile. Lovely coloring on your cute card.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute!! LOVE the layering and your coloring on this adorable card!!!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card.
ReplyDeleteLove the card. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelovely card, your coloring is superb.
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the idea of cutting the die cut to a different sentiment!!!
ReplyDeleteLike your card card cuteness!! I have been using prismacolor pencils on craft paper quite a bit and have been very happy with the results.
ReplyDeleteCute card, love the kraft coloring.
ReplyDeleteCute card. I really like the background.
ReplyDeleteThanks,
Erica K.
What an adorable card! Beautiful kraft coloring and design!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, the little girl is just to cute.
ReplyDeleteYour girl is darling! I really like how the white and red pop on the kraft cardstock! I must have been already tilted or something 'cause your card in the first picture looked straight to me. :)
ReplyDeleteHi Linda! This is my first visit to your blog and I'm so happy to be here! I love your card! You're right, that little girl stamp is precious. I didn't see a link for the stamp, do you know if Hero Arts still sells it? I'd love to get one too! I hope you find more time for crafting also, as I'd love to see more of your creations! I'll be back to visit to see you past posts soon! Blessings!
ReplyDeleteI'm always happy to find examples of prismacolor work. Thanks
ReplyDeleteHappy anniversary! What a darling card. Thanks
ReplyDeleteI still have some 1995 stamps (dated on the wood blocks), so I love the old stamps too. Fantastic card.
ReplyDeleteDon't you love stamps that you can keep going back to? Cute card!
ReplyDeleteSuch a SWEET card!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love the coloring.
ReplyDeleteShe is gorgeous Linda, love the Kraft and your colouring xx
ReplyDeleteSuch as sweet stamp. Love your card.
ReplyDeleteI can't let go of my old stamps, either. They are beautiful old friends. Great work!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful way to commemorate the 5th anniversary! Such a sweet stamp and a lovely card!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card, I love the use of the orange and the Kraft color paper! Your stamp, She is a keeper ��
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Love ideas for kraft cardstock. It's so cute!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love the colour shades.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this pretty card! The red on kraft combination is so bright and cheerful! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteKraft cardstock is my favorite, love what you did with this darling stamp!
ReplyDeleteColored pencils on kraft is such a fabulous technique,and your card is darling.
ReplyDeleteSo super cute. I wouldn't be able to purge that stamp either. Love the colours you chose!
ReplyDeleteSo cute, love your card
ReplyDeletevery cute card! I like the background a lot :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card, adorable image.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. Can I put a nurses hat on her?
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card! Thank you for sharing!
ReplyDeleteI really like the neutral colors with a pop of red!
ReplyDeleteThis is the kind of cute card to put a smile on your face.
ReplyDeleteSo adorable!
ReplyDeleteLove your card. It is so cute!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you keep her. She's so cute.
ReplyDeleteShe's so cute!
ReplyDeleteI remember this little cutie! I've always loved the look of colored pencils on kraft and this beautiful card is no exception.
ReplyDeleteShe is so cute. How old is she? How fun!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card! I love that lattice background.
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie! Great card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteShe is a cutie! Great card! Thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteSweet wonderfully colored image with great framing.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
She is a darling little image. I wouldn't have gotten rid of her either. Your Prisma coloring is wonderful. I definitely need some practice with my pencils.
ReplyDeleteLove it! Beautiful coloring.
ReplyDeleteThe lattice background is great on Kraft and the little girl is adorable.
ReplyDeleteYour card is adorable, Linda! She makes me smile! :) Huge Congrats!
ReplyDeleteCute and adorable card and blog!
ReplyDeleteYou just can't beat the impact a white heat embossed background stamp makes on kraft cardstock, can you? Love that it ties in with the girl's dress too!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card, Linda!
ReplyDeleteLove your adorable card!
ReplyDeleteGreat job! She is so adorable.
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Charming, and an unexpected color palette, too!
ReplyDeleteThis little sweetie has stood the test of time. Perfect way to say congrats to an awesome company. Thanks everyone for making this hop so much fun.
ReplyDeleteShe's adorable, love the card. Hero Arts is one of my favorite companies, can't wait to see the rest of the blog participants did.
ReplyDeleteLove the card, can't wait for the rest of the hop!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Loved all the depth and texture.
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring on kraft! :) beautiful card!!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Love Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteWhat a stunning card, I love this lil girl so cute :)
ReplyDeleteI am basically a copic gal but this image is so well done I think I should get out my colored pencils and some Kraft card stock and give it a try.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet. Your stamp may be old but it remains fresh when you combine it with newer supplies such as the dies.
ReplyDeleteI love blog hops. It's a great opportunity to see someone's art work. It's also nice to have a chance to win prizes. Thanks for sharing your very lovely card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute card!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card! Now that I have twin granddaughters arriving this summer, I'll finally get to make girlie things!
ReplyDeleteGreat coloring.Thank you for the inspiration.
ReplyDeleteVery cute card .
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely stamp. The colors, the composition is well done. So sweet!
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea to use one of your first Hero Arts stamps! Your card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable card! I love it!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card!
ReplyDeleteHappy 5th Anniversary to ABNH!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card :)
So cute... I'd hang on to her too!!!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutamente adorable! Me encanta ésta tarjeta es preciosa!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat A cute card.
ReplyDeleteShe is cute!
ReplyDeletedarling card.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card Linda. Love the stamping/coloring on kraft.
ReplyDeleteAdorable--I like the coloring on kraft.
ReplyDeleteLinda, this is so cute. Love that you have done it on Kraft!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card! Something's we can never let go of!
ReplyDeleteCute cute card. Need to make something like this with my girls. :)
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card. I enjoy seeing older stamps, but am also crushed when I find out that so many are no longer available. Coming late to the card making game, but still, so many wonderful new items to use now that will eventually become my own 'classic' favorites.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet! Well done
ReplyDeleteSo cute. Love seeing older products used!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card
ReplyDeleteVery cute card, love the colors!
ReplyDeleteCute posies girl and colors on kraft. Love that look..
ReplyDeletesuch a cute card and love the colors
ReplyDeleteLove the colors used in this darling card. Have the light brown background paper; have to try something similar to this.
ReplyDeleteYou haven't lost your touch - gorgeous colouring on such a sweet card! You should be so proud that your and MD's little blog baby is still thriving! I am so glad that you're my friend :)
ReplyDeleteSuper adorable card. So glad to see all the wonderful projects on this hop.
ReplyDeleteSuch a darling image, I understand why you keep her around. Great job with your card.
ReplyDeletewhat a cute card
ReplyDeleteCute card.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card :) love the sweet little image on it.
ReplyDeleteGreat colouring of this sweet image.
ReplyDeleteExcellent bit of die-cut surgery there! Cute card and I wouldn't have noticed that the photo was crooked!
ReplyDeleteSooooooooo cute!! Love it!!
ReplyDeleteCute Card!!!
ReplyDeleteAdorable card Linda! Thank you and Mary Dawn for starting this fun challenge blog!
ReplyDeleteTechnology is so wonderful for crafters. Sharing creations and new ideas. Gotta love it. Thanks for sharing your card!
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
ReplyDeleteThat sweet image like most Hero Arts stamps is timeless!
ReplyDeleteLove your coloring on the Kraft!
ReplyDeleteThis little girl card is adorable!
ReplyDeleteThis is such a sweet card!! Lovely design and coloring. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteSo cute!
ReplyDeleteVery cute card. Yes I'm loving colouring with prismacolours too.
ReplyDeleteLove the creation!
ReplyDeleteThe little girl is precious. Things that aren't straight bug me too, but I didn't see where you were referring to as being crooked. I think it looks perfect! Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteThis is a very sweet card. Lovely.
ReplyDeleteLove the design and layout of your card
ReplyDeleteSweet and very
ReplyDeletecute! Great coloring.
Carla from Utah
So cute and sweet.
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet little girl& cute card!
ReplyDeleteSo cute. I can see why you haven't had the heart to part with that stamp.
ReplyDeleteA totally cute card!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is darling and so is that stamp❣
ReplyDelete
ReplyDeleteadorable card--great first stamp!
What a darling image! I see why you keep holding on to her! I like how you stamped and colored her on kraft cardstock!
ReplyDeleteI wouldn't want to purge your little girl either.
ReplyDeleteVery sweet card. And you are absolutely justified in holding onto this stamp. The little girl is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYour card is sooooo Adorable!
ReplyDeleteCute card!
ReplyDeleteGreat card. Love the little girl.
ReplyDeleteLovely card and the image is very sweet, that Moroccan style background is fabulous xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card!
ReplyDeleteThe little girl is so cute. Love the pattern of the card.
ReplyDeleteCute and easy card to do ahead so you have it when you need it!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet image. I'd keep her too!
ReplyDeleteGreat card design!
What a sweetie <3 I wouldn't be able to let her go either :-)
ReplyDeleteSooo cute! :)
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