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.
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.
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.
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”
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!)
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!
oh- I am an old school nerd. This speaks to my heart.
Just adorable!
Such great gift idea’s! Thanks for sharing.
Oh my gosh! All your projects are adorable!
Cute tags!!!
Wonderful tags. The stamps are awsome.
Cute projects! Love the chalkboard look!
What a clever, fun Valentine’s gift idea! Love what you’ve created with the new stamps–especially the chalk tags!!
Love these tags! Thanks for the ideas.
Blackboard tags are now a MUST. The new stamps are perfect for them. Love your project.
wonderful use of the new school stamps!
Barbara H
Oh what a fun fun set, love those tags!! Very fun stamps you used 🙂
These are really cute and I love that they would be quick to make and have on hand for little gifts.
Love your ideas today, Amber! Makes for a really fun little gift!
Wonderful projects.
So clever. Love your idea Amber!!
I like this, I am going to emboss on my school pencils too. Thanks for the idea.
Love the chalkboard look. So fun!
oh that zig zag!!! And what a fabulous idea with the pencils, tags and notebooks!
Your ideas are wonderful. Love how you think outside of the box to come up with very unique project ideas. Love how you stamped on the pencils and the chalk board paint tags are wonderful idea. TFS.
Love the pencils – what a cute idea! You really have some creative ideas.
Cute ideas for using these new stamps & so clever! TFS!
Love the black & white combo, and that FB exclusive is divine! That dots stamp is my fave!
DeniseB
What great ideas! the tags do look like used chalkboards – i thought you used chalk paper.
What a cute set for someone. Charlsie
Oh wow! I love your projects – especially I am in the middle of making who knows how many composition notebooks for Christmas gifts right now. I have never thought of painting and then using my own sentiments on pencils. Thanks for the great idea!
love, love, love the school theme! your tags and comp. book are just too fab.
Those pencils are adorable! So cute!
very nice
Oh my, Amber..pencils! You are so creative! Love the stamps that you used & your projects.
What a cute and clever gift idea!
Great gift ideas. Love the notebook.
so cute…great gift idea.
Love the non traditional valentines. Giving me ideas for my kids’ group.
wow – those are great tags and pencils… I would have never thought to paint them so thanks for the inspiration =)
Amber, this is the most adorable set ever! LOVING the sentiments on the pencils…how very clever!
I love your chalk board style tags!
Loving all these ideas, just awesome! Great ideas and love these chances to win!!!
Great school themed set!!
Wow! I never thought of painting and stamping on pencils. I think I’m going to have to go to the store to buy some for stocking stuffers. Love the tags also and never thought of using chalk and wiping it off the black paper for the chalkboard look. Thanks for sharing your wonderful creative ideas.
Gorgeous!
Love those tags!
What a cool, school theme! Thanks for chance to win!
Cute idea. Thanks for sharing!!!!!
Adorable gift and so clever. Love these tags.
Really great technique, got to remind this! Beautiful project!
I LOVE your CREATIVE Tags and school themed projects!!THANKS for sharing and for the chances to win!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
What great projects – love the school look! Such versatility.
Love your take on the school materials. Thanks for the chance to win, too.
what a cool take on the tags!