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. 12.15.12
    Tiffani said:

    Great idea for the pencils!

  2. 12.15.12

    Fantastic tags.Love them already.

  3. 12.15.12
    Marlena M said:

    Holy smokes…those conversation pencils are such a great idea. I love the new look of your blog too, Amber.

  4. 12.15.12
    Felicia said:

    Love those chalkboard tags. Great project ideas over all. Smooches…

  5. 12.15.12
    Ruby C said:

    What a fun gift set. Love your chalkboard technique and that your tweet me pencil is adorable. Thanks for being part of the Hero Arts blog hop!

  6. 12.15.12
    calamityjane said:

    Love chalkboard tags!!! Thanks for sharing Amber!

  7. 12.15.12
    Tammie Koehnen said:

    Goodness what wonderful cards Amber! Love your style!

  8. 12.15.12
    Peggy B said:

    What a fun use of these stamps – you inspire me!

  9. 12.15.12
    Kristan Frazier said:

    the tags are genius!

  10. 12.15.12
    Jenifer Ann said:

    Great set! The chalkboard effect is wonderful – thanks for sharing 🙂

  11. 12.15.12
    Sherri Arnold said:

    I love your cute little notepad. The chevron pattern stamp is so nice.

  12. 12.15.12
    Karen L said:

    Everything you made is awesome. The chalkboard tags are my fav!
    Karen L 1020 at gmail dot com

  13. 12.15.12

    the tags are soooo cute. Love the chalkboard look!!

  14. 12.15.12

    Loving all the new tag stamps from Hero Arts! I really like how your tags look like little blackboards—so cute!!

  15. 12.15.12
    Traciebee said:

    Nice chalkboard tags … Love the photography

  16. 12.15.12
    Kathryn said:

    I need personalized pencils like you made to use in my classroom. They’re adorable!

  17. 12.15.12

    Using chalk on the finished black tag (to get the used chalkboard look) was a brilliant idea!

  18. 12.15.12
    Courtney said:

    SO simple yet so cute!

  19. 12.15.12
    Cheryl s said:

    Schoolhouse theme is fun. Colors soft and subtle.

  20. 12.15.12
    Efrat S. said:

    Beautiful.

  21. 12.15.12

    I don’t have any kids left in school – but I love what you did! Perfect for my teacher friends!

  22. 12.15.12
    June W said:

    What a cute idea for chalkboard tags! Love them!

  23. 12.15.12
    Beth Ross said:

    Very clever, Amber! TFS!

  24. 12.15.12
    Tina F said:

    Love the projects and am so excited to see all the new products!

  25. 12.15.12

    I love this! Favorite project on the hop!

  26. 12.15.12
    Karin R said:

    Very creative, fun project! I would never have thought about trying to paint and stamp on pencils. Love the fact that you created your own composition book. My favorite thing are the chalkboard tags; those are wonderful!

  27. 12.15.12

    I love these chalkboard tags! Super cute!

  28. 12.15.12
    Small T said:

    Your projects are AMAZING!! The gift box turned out so stylish! Love how you used this new stamp! 🙂 xx

  29. 12.15.12
    Terri E. said:

    Great cards!
    Terri E.

  30. 12.15.12
    Iris Soscia said:

    Very cute tags. Iris

  31. 12.15.12
    Charity G said:

    Chalk board tags. Awesome idea. They look great (and the gift idea is adorable).

  32. 12.15.12
    Elizabeth C said:

    I really like all the projects, but especially those pencils! What a great idea!

  33. 12.15.12
    Peggy O said:

    the tags are great for many projects.

  34. 12.15.12
    Kathy said:

    I love the chalkboard effect, you have the best ideas

  35. 12.15.12
    Tamara C. said:

    Love the chalkboard look.

  36. 12.15.12
    Linda Duensing said:

    I love all of your projects. The chalk board tags and composition book are perfect gifts and love your idea of painting the pencils and adding your own sentiment. Thanks for sharing.

    Linda D.

  37. 12.15.12
    Gayle Shepherd said:

    I adore those chalkboard tags!!! Precious.

  38. 12.15.12
    conil said:

    OMG! How great are these projects. Just perfect. I’m really getting into this chalkboard look.

  39. 12.15.12
    Marsha Drain said:

    Cute set and great ideas.,

  40. 12.15.12
    Tonya P said:

    I love these tags – very cute

  41. 12.15.12
    Julie said:

    have seen various chalkboard techniques – yours is so simple, but effective. Fun card

  42. 12.15.12
    Amber B said:

    Love it all!

  43. 12.15.12
    Barb Housner said:

    love the chalkboard book and your little composotion book

    thanks for sharing

    Barb Housner

  44. 12.15.12
    CC said:

    Wonderful projects!!! I always love white embossing on black cardstock.

  45. 12.15.12
    Mary Lou H said:

    thanks for the ideas for decorating pencils. Love the “chalkboard”. Makes great tags.

  46. 12.15.12
    Danielle said:

    super cute. the chalkboard look is really in. thanks for sharing.

  47. 12.15.12
    Shelly Landers said:

    Adore the chalkboard idea!

  48. 12.15.12
    Mubeena said:

    great ideas!

  49. 12.15.12
    Pam said:

    Great projects! Love those tags!

  50. 12.15.12
    Becs Attwood said:

    Great set of goodies – you really rocked these new stamps. Love that tag stamp – such a great size & shape for fun gift tags.