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!
First, I went over and looked at your facebook page. Gorgeous, not gaudy. (I don’t facebook so I couldn’t tell you there.) I love those pencils, they are so cute. Did you use acrylic paint? The tags are really great too.
LOVE the chalkboard tags, Amber! Totally yummy!
I am totally digging this chalkboard look! Your tags are fabulous!
cute tags you made with the stamps. In love with the chalkboard look.
That tip about the chalk is fantastic, Amber! It takes the tags from basic to beautiful.
Love these chalk looking tags! Such fun project. Thanks for the inspiration.
Loving the chalkboard look!
Great projects to make for gifts. love the chalkboard tags.
Chalkboard tags–what a great idea!
I am so happy to have found your site thanks to this Hero Arts Blog Hop. It looks like a fun place to visit! Your projects for today are beautiful and fun.
love the school tags idea
Great projects for today’s Blog Hop, love the chalkboard tags.
Oh these are so cute! Love that little comp book & chalkboard look & what a great idea with those pencils. Thanks for sharing!
what a lovely fun set! Love that soft pink zigzag pattern.
These are great!!!
Wow, it actually looks like chalkboard!!! Very, very nice! 🙂
Wow Amber, what fantastic projects! Love the fun tags, book and those cute pencils!
You are just so creative. Love the painting and stamping on the pencils and the chalkboard look on the tags.
LOVE this so much! I love your chalkboard tip too! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Pretty cute tags!
oh my…these are too cute! love the chalkboard look!
Great fun and a terrific project using the new Hero Arts stamps Amber! DIY in style!
What a great concept – paint pencils and add sentiments. Would make a great teacher gift too! Love the chalkboard effect – will have to try that one! Thanks!
Those tags are just lovely and so cute! TFS!
So cute!! I’ve never thought the pencil can be lovely. I love the color if pink, too!!
Awesome giveaways!! Very cute love the school designs! God bless!
Great projects!!!!
how fun!
Love the whole school theme, especially the chalkboard tags.
Love the pencils, so creative.
LOVE what you did with those tags! so COOL!!!
tara
Ohmygosh these are adorable! Thanks for sharing 🙂
Fabulous tags! Love the colors!
Fun project! Great present!
Now just plain how cute are those chalkboard tags, adorable idea.
pretty cool idea with the black cardstock and chalk! I guess I better get crackin’ on the Valentine stuff!
Love it!! The pencils and the composition book??…too cute with the chalkboard tags! You are so creative! Thanks for sharing your talent with us!
Amber, I love your creativity. Chalkboard effect is just amazing.
Love how you made the tags look like chalkboards.
Such creativity! Thanks you for all the inspiration!
LOVE! Those chalkboard tags are so sweet, and I love the soft pink on the little notebook!
Cute idea! Love your notebook!
This project is just too cute! Love your creativity!
Definitely have to try this chalkboard technique! Looks sooo cute as tags!
Love that chalkboard look! And you just painted the pencils??? And stamped those sentiments on them? Genius!!
Love the chalkboard effect!!!!!
LOVE the chalkboard tags – super cute!!!
I haven’t sent a post card in years … it’s great to have a stamp that’s fun AND useful. This is perfect to send a really quick ” thinking of you” to someone !
Love the tags!Have a great evening.
I’m in luv with the chalkboard tags, fabulous