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 Amber

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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740 Comments

  1. 12.14.12
    Laurie in MN said:

    Did you stamp on the pencils? So cute. I wish my daughter were younger and using pencils so I could copy. The tags are a nice size and look adorable.

  2. 12.14.12
    Suzanne Watanabe said:

    Hi Amber!
    Love your ADORABLE chalkboard tags! And the mini composition book is the CUTEST…how AWESOME are these stamps 🙂
    Thank you for sharing!

  3. 12.14.12
    chark said:

    Amazing–love each piece of this set!

  4. 12.14.12
    Tammy said:

    one more thing now on the to-do list. LOL. TFS

  5. 12.14.12
    Kim Warne said:

    Love the tags!

  6. 12.14.12
    Kelli W said:

    Those are such creative ideas! Love the way they all turned out!

  7. 12.14.12
    Phillane said:

    My DIl is currently in school to become a math teacher and she would love this set. Oh cool, I think I will have to do this for her. Great inspiration. Thank you Amber
    Happy Holidays

  8. 12.14.12
    Lori M said:

    Great used blackboard look on the tags…too good not to try!

  9. 12.14.12
    Carol Harper said:

    How imaginative, using that chalk on those tags! And the stamped saying on the pencils! Way to go!

  10. 12.14.12
    Carol Wilson said:

    Such great ideas brought together in one sweet set, Amber! Those tags…love… I can almost smell the chalk dust!

  11. 12.14.12
    Jeanne Dudgeon said:

    This stop was swell!! So glad to have met your ideas!

  12. 12.14.12
    Wendi said:

    Too cute!

  13. 12.14.12
    Victoria Reeve said:

    LOVE the entire gift set! Great job!

  14. 12.14.12
    Linda W. said:

    What a fun set, Amber! I just love your painted pencils stamped with conversation heart messages – perfect with the new stamps you used on the tags!

  15. 12.14.12
    Deanna Morgan said:

    Never would I have thought of this great idea! Wow! Paint pencils and stamp them!
    Amazing!

  16. 12.14.12
    Laura Barrio said:

    Great tags! Who wouldn’t love to get a present with one of these tags attached to it?

  17. 12.14.12

    Tags are so IN now and I am loving those tags of yours!

  18. 12.14.12
    Pat K said:

    Love the chalkboard tags and the composition book!

  19. 12.15.12
    Debi K said:

    I am starting getting into tags more and your are super cute!

  20. 12.15.12
    SusanE said:

    What fun projects.Particularly love the tags.

  21. 12.15.12
    Kim said:

    I like your technique to make the chalkboard effect on the tags; it’s very realistic. I love the painted pencil idea.

  22. 12.15.12
    Rita Montgomery said:

    Wonderful ideas. I have been a fan of tags for years

  23. 12.15.12
    Farley Cross said:

    What a sweet idea with the tags and the mini journal. Again with that tweed stamp!

  24. 12.15.12
    Pam said:

    Love this stamp set and what you made with it.

  25. 12.15.12
    Bobbie Brock said:

    Love your creative ideas!

  26. 12.15.12
    Stacy Caddy said:

    These are great, so love what you did with the pencils..

  27. 12.15.12
    Kris said:

    You always do the most inspiring projects.

  28. 12.15.12
    Rufus said:

    Now that was a FUN project! Does look exactly like an old chalkboard!
    R/

  29. 12.15.12
    Janelle J said:

    Wow!! So creative!! Love your work!!

  30. 12.15.12
    Dottie J said:

    LOVE those pencils! I never would have thought to stamp a pencil but they are just too cute.

  31. 12.15.12
    Katie B. said:

    Love your projects! Thanks for telling us the secret to making a real chalkboard look. Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

  32. 12.15.12
    Mariz said:

    Love the chalkboard look of these tags… and that composition book is just darling!!

  33. 12.15.12
    Carol MJS said:

    Super cute card and tags!

  34. 12.15.12
    Chunyuan said:

    awesome projects. love the chalkboard tags.

  35. 12.15.12
    Lov said:

    You cards are adorable!

  36. 12.15.12
    mary said:

    Great projects. Thanks for sharing your creative ideas.

  37. 12.15.12
    Diana Bell said:

    What a cute idea with the “chalk board” look on the tags!!!! Cool washi and label stamps!!! Is that the new “ink spots ” background stamp with gold embossing on the package???!!! That looks fun!!!!

  38. 12.15.12
    LynnR said:

    I love the white chalk on black paper effect! Great idea, great project!

  39. 12.15.12
    Kris in Alaska said:

    Did I hear you say Valentine’s Day?!!? Ouch! lol But these are just adorable!

  40. 12.15.12
    cathy bodini said:

    Must buy these stamps. I love what you’ve done with them.

  41. 12.15.12
    Amy H. said:

    I adore your project. I’m so excited to check out all the new HA stamps. Thanks!

  42. 12.15.12
    Rosie H. said:

    So unique and creative!!! Love it!!

  43. 12.15.12
    Sirinuch Nichols said:

    Love your ideas for the tags! So cute !!!!

  44. 12.15.12
    Mary Mac said:

    I am a tag addict. I love the chalk look.

  45. 12.15.12
    Lucy said:

    What a clever way to make a simulated chalkboard! I’m going to try it. You just didn’t know when to stop, did you? I loved it all!!

  46. 12.15.12
    Michelle y said:

    Nice chalkboard look

  47. 12.15.12
    Jan Castle said:

    Great tags!!!! I think your package is lovely!!

  48. 12.15.12

    Tagalicious! Love the chalkboard style

  49. 12.15.12
    Maggie J said:

    Cute gift set. I like how you made the tags look like chalkboard.

  50. 12.15.12
    Tracy Ercole said:

    Gorgeous tags, love the chalkboard look!