2013 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop

Hero Arts 2012 Blog Hop

What can I say. I’m blog hopping with Hero Arts today and it’s awesome. I generally steer away from the topic of bucket lists…but I’ll be honest, this is on my bucket list. Check.

The 2013 Hero Arts Blog Hop includes a long list of craftygalgeniuspeoplefolks who know how to  make awesome stuff with paper. We’ve all had the chance to play with the new Hero Arts products…which you can find HERE…and we’re sharing our ideas for using these new stamps!

Since I have an obsession with handmade gifts and with Valentine’s Day coming up (did I just say that!) – I thought I’d combine the two and share some really simple projects that would make for really fun Valentine’s Day gift.

Chalkboard Tags Header

The whole set has a sort of “school house” vibe, mainly due to these fun chalkboard tags that I created using the K5661 woodmount tag stamp. With a sheet of black paper, I stamped the tag and embossed it white. To give it a classic chalkboard look, I rubbed each tag with chalk then wiped it off with a paper napkin. This made them look like a used chalkboard! Love that.

Chalkboard Tags Header

To continue the school house set, I created a mini composition book, which I covered with cardstock. I stamped the cardstock with the new Hero Arts Zig Zag background pattern and added a label just like a traditional composition notebook…but way more stylish! I used the new set “Tape Your Message” for the label, and this set is seriously creative with really great images. You can basically stamp your own washi tape – gotta love that! Here’s a peek at the entire set.

Custom Composition Notebook

You could totally stop right here…or you could add one more layer of awesomeness to the set! Conversation Pencils!!! For these, I pulled out an older Hero Arts set: Sweet Hearts. I simply painted the pencils then stamped a few of the sentiments. The sizing of the sentiments in this particular set are perfect for this project! I love the one that says “Tweet Me”

http://www.ellenhutson.com/servlet/the-12087/Hero-Arts-Cleardesign-cln--Sweet/Detail?affiliate_no=37

Thanks for hopping by friends! If you’re interested in winning one of several prize packages from Hero Arts, just leave a comment on this post and you’ll be entered to win! Comments will close on Monday, December 17 at midnight PST. And if you’re interested in one more project featuring the newest Hero Arts product, come on over to the Damask Love Facebook page, where I’ve got an exclusive little something waiting for you! (P.S. This is a project that one of my friends told me is way too “ungepatchket” – yiddish for “gawdy”!! The nerve, right!  HA! Come over and tell me what you think!)

Facebook Exclusive Hero Arts Project

Now it’s time for you to get outta here and see what Shari is up to! And remember, if you come across a link that doesn’t work, just go back to the Hero Arts Blog for a complete list of the participating designers!

Keep on crafting with these other posts

About the Blog

Hey, I’m Amber Kemp-Gerstel - the crafty brain behind Damask Love, where creativity, color, and a little chaos come together. I’m a suburban mom of two, known for turning up the volume on everyday DIYs and showing up like your colorful, crafty BFF. Over the years, I’ve gone from psychologist to full-time content creator, TV host, and brand partner, with appearances on Making It, Today, and HGTV. When I’m not making stuff or on set, I’m chasing around my two boys, Markus and Maxwell, and laughing my way through the mess.

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  1. 12.14.12
    Jamie Greene said:

    Love this Project Amber!! Those tags are so cute:)

  2. 12.14.12

    LOVE this!! So Fun……

  3. 12.14.12
    Cathy said:

    The chalkboard tags are adorable!

  4. 12.14.12
    Kristen said:

    Wow! So fun! I never would have thought of these projects!

  5. 12.14.12
    Dana N said:

    I love these!

  6. 12.14.12
    CraftinSus said:

    Love the chalkboard tags and the painted pencils with the stamping! I remember having pencils like these with my name on them in grade school. Hmmmm… I think I’ll make my daughter a set for Christmas!

  7. 12.14.12
    Mary Dawn said:

    great ideas, amber 🙂

  8. 12.14.12
    Tessa said:

    I LOVE the chalkboard feel without it actually being chalkboard! Very creative, as always 🙂

  9. 12.14.12
    Judy said:

    I love these school house themed projects, Amber!!

  10. 12.14.12
    howdyheidi said:

    I love the chalkboard look! how fun!

  11. 12.14.12
    Alli said:

    Squeeeeeeeeeeeeeee!!!
    Oh I LOVE this!!!!
    Genius!!!!!

  12. 12.14.12
    Terri (blindstamper) said:

    I just have to say: everything you do seems to have such a classy touch!

  13. 12.14.12
    Julie said:

    From one holiday to the next. Those pencils are super cute!

  14. 12.14.12
    Lizzy said:

    Such sweet projects! Those pencils are great!

  15. 12.14.12
    Flo said:

    You’re the queen of DIY! Thanks for the inspiration!! 🙂

  16. 12.14.12
    Dana W said:

    Looove the tags!!! And how you made them look like a chalkboard!!

  17. 12.14.12
    Lisaj said:

    What a cute project! Great job!

  18. 12.14.12

    what a great idea, I really love the tags!

  19. 12.14.12
    KathyK said:

    So cute! Love your technique for making it look like a chalkboard! TFS!

  20. 12.14.12

    This is awesome handmade gift! So warming!

  21. 12.14.12
    lindsey said:

    wowza, just found your blog from the studio calico new design team post. excited to have found you! perhaps this project life subscriber will become a card kit subscriber because of you! off to try your chalkboard technique!

  22. 12.14.12
    Chitra said:

    Beautiful Amber.. Love your project ideas..

  23. 12.14.12
    Daria Z. said:

    LOVE that chalkboard look that you achieved – such wonderful little tags!

  24. 12.14.12
    Sharon said:

    I so had to pin this, after I recovered from slapping my forehead in the “why didn’t I think of that” manner. Love, love, love the ‘chalk board’ tags!

  25. 12.14.12
    Lenny said:

    Cute projects!
    Adorable tags!
    TFS!

  26. 12.14.12
    Jocelyn Thompson said:

    OH MY! FABULOUSNESS!

  27. 12.14.12
    VikkiCH said:

    so clever with the tags & pencil stamping! thank you.

  28. 12.14.12
    margaretart said:

    Never saw pencils stamped before! Cute and very clever set!

  29. 12.14.12
    Laura S. said:

    Super cute projects! The pencils are my fave! They look adorable!

  30. 12.14.12
    Barbara M. said:

    These are so cute!

  31. 12.14.12
    Brooke U said:

    Fun project!

  32. 12.14.12
    Anita said:

    great ideas, surely something to try out 🙂

  33. 12.14.12
    Kailash said:

    Very creative project, fun tags!!!

  34. 12.14.12
    Nancy L. said:

    Really neat idea!

  35. 12.14.12
    Dana D. said:

    What a great and clever idea. Love the new stamps

  36. 12.14.12
    barbara lassiter said:

    Love your ideas for use of the stamps. They are really cute and thanks for the tip about the chalk!

  37. 12.14.12
    Anita Y. said:

    Love the chalkboard tags ~ what a great teacher gift 🙂

  38. 12.14.12
    Jennifer S. said:

    Fantastic idea! Love the chalkboard look!

  39. 12.14.12
    Ani said:

    So cute! I especially like the idea of stamping on pencils with those cute little messages!

  40. 12.14.12
    Nadège said:

    Those tags are adorable! Love your work.

  41. 12.14.12

    Absolutely fun!!! I especially love what you did with the pencils!!

  42. 12.14.12

    love them all

  43. 12.14.12
    Stacyk said:

    OMG so cute! I so want to make that composition book. Awesome job!

  44. 12.14.12
    Verna Angerhofer said:

    Awesome tags and a cute little journal too and all well designed. That peek looked great to me of that package..not gaudy at all.

  45. 12.14.12
    KBKB said:

    I love that chalk technique you used on the tags! I also really enjoy seeing uses for stamps aside from making cards (although I do love that too). Thanks!

  46. 12.14.12
    Tracey Kuzniak said:

    Fabulous tags!! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!

  47. 12.14.12
    HeatherM said:

    Great idea!! I love the chalkboard tags!

  48. 12.14.12

    Love your school themed projects, such unique designs!!

  49. 12.14.12

    These tags are relly cute ! Thanks for sharing

  50. 12.14.12
    cher in MI said:

    u are so clever! luv this post…and gosh…I can remember back…..must have set once again…gonna cost me lol…but ty for sharing..and a chance. off to make pencils!