You should have come from the blog of one of my current team mates at A Blog Named Hero, Donna Idlet, but if you haven't, make sure you check out the post at A Blog Named Hero, where you will find the complete list of hop participants for today.
We're all making cards with out favourite Hero Arts product - for me, that would have to be my favourite Hero Arts background stamp. Tragically, it is no longer available *sob!*
I used Flower Dot Pattern, which I white embossed and then coloured with my Zig markers and lots of water. I have a lot of favourites among my Hero Arts stash, but I keep on coming back to this stamp over and over again.
I chose this sentiment for this card because that is the way I feel about A Blog Named Hero. I feel so very lucky to be a part of this family of crazy talented papercrafters. I have some very special friends who are either A Blog Named Hero designers, alumni, or special guests. They're my people. (I'll stop now - I'm getting all teary!)
But I couldn't stop there - I have a card using the same background stamp, with a Hero Arts sentiment that fits my feelings for this background stamp perfectly:
What's a blog hop without prizes!
GIVEAWAY INFO: A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies! Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day! Giveaway prizes total more than $500! To win, leave a comment on each hop stop. We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning! And be sure to visit A Blog Named Hero on Sunday for the list of Sunday hoppers and prizes! Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.
- $50 gift card to Hero Arts
- $40 gift card to Pretty Pink Posh
- $35 gift card to Lil' Inker Designs
- $25 gift card to Newton's Nook
- $25 gift card to Paper Smooches
- $25 gift card to Winnie and Walter
- $25 gift card to The Ton
- $20 gift card to Right at Home
- One Online Card Class of your choice
Your next stop on this celebratory hop is Tracy Freeman! Make sure you come back to hop again tomorrow - there will be more guests and more prizes to be won!
Wow! Beautiful! I need to try this. The end results are so pretty.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards - love the colors and look of them!
ReplyDeleteThese card are incredible. . .just love the way you used the stamp in each -- it truly is versatile. Thanks so much for sharing this.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! I can see why you like that stamp so much, it's so versatile.
ReplyDeleteThese are both so pretty. I especially love the colors of the first one and the design of the second.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely loved both your cards. Really wanted to watch your technique video but sadly it was private.
ReplyDeleteFixed now - thanks!
DeleteAbsolutely gorgeous use of colors!
ReplyDeleteWonderful use of color!
ReplyDeleteYou are right, that background stamp is beautiful, and I like how you watercolored it on both cards.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful - the colors and the stamp!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, I just love both of your beautiful cards. I also love heat embossing with watercolors! Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are gorgeous Michelle. The video is "unavailable", but I would love to see it:(
ReplyDeleteIt's there now - sorry, it is the middle of the night!
DeleteBeautiful cards, wish you had listed name of stamp. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteI did - it is called "Flower Dot Pattern", but it is, unfortunately, discontinued, which is a tragedy 😥
DeleteI just love all the colours you used, the design of these cards reminds me of the sea, even the one card with pink in it (I know, don't say it)!
ReplyDeleteGreat Card my friend. The video is still on "private" ....Don't worry, I forget to put it to "public" sometimes on my vids. Can't wait to view it. Thanks for taking the time to film. smiles
ReplyDeleteSo sorry - It's 4:30m here! I just made it public - thanks!
DeleteHat Embossing and loose watercoloring ,fabulous combo ! Loved your cards :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stamp and coloring with the zigs. The video would not play for me.
ReplyDeleteIt's there now - thanks!
DeleteI just love the design of your 'Hello Beautiful' card, Michelle! It's such a great background stamp to use with Zigs. The video is set to 'private.' I'll stop back again to watch it. Can't wait to see your technique in action! ♡Dawn@Petals.Paper.SimpleThymes
ReplyDeleteJust fixed the video - thanks!
DeleteI can see "why" this stamp has a "draw" on you! VERY NICE!!!
ReplyDeleteYour watercolor is beautiful. It always amazes me how different each card looks made with the same stamp. Great job!
ReplyDeleteWow ! Love this design and coloring.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful background stamp! Your look with the zig markers are so bright and cheerful! Great cards!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun bright card. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love this technique. Thanks for inspiring.
ReplyDeleteI have to agree that you make the background stamp come to life. Nice job.
ReplyDeleteSo beautifully done, love the rainbow watercolor with white embossing!! I see your signature style shining thru. :)
ReplyDeleteWow these are beautiful! Love your coloring... I'll have to check back (I think the link for your video is broken)
ReplyDeleteFixed now - thanks!
DeleteOooh, love the blue version. Lovely technique and cards. Hugz
ReplyDeleteWow, this is stunning!
ReplyDeleteI love the waterms coloring you did! !
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteI Love your cards!!! I can't get video to play but I will keep trying because I HAVE to have that stamp and do what you are doing to get that result! BEAUTIFUL!!
ReplyDeleteSeriously I keep coming back to this card! I have to figure out what stamp that is.... I want to do this!!
ReplyDeleteVery nice. I love that technique.
ReplyDeleteI just fall in love with the background, it's obvious that it's your favourite one. Gorgeous colouring.
ReplyDeleteLove this, Michelle! This stamp is seriously the holy grail of background stamps, Hero Arts needs to bring it back. Let's get on that. :)
ReplyDeleteWe should start a petition!
DeleteYou are right, the sentiment goes beautifully with the background! (See what I did there!)
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so beautiful! I love the colors you used on them.
ReplyDeleteWOW> Really beautiful cards. Love them bot.
ReplyDeleteWow these cards are stunning with their multi colored panels and layout:)
ReplyDeleteThese are both beautiful! Your backgrounds are just gorgeous. I will have to come back to check out the video---seems it's not working for me right now. Thanks for sharing on this fun blog hop!!
ReplyDeleteIt's fixed now - thanks!
DeleteWow! Love the color! and Happy Blogaversary.
ReplyDeleteI love your technique. Was disappointed to not be able to watch your video about how :(. Oh well, thanks for the inspiration!!!
ReplyDeleteIt's fixed now - I hope you come back to watch it! Thanks 😊
DeleteLove your projects.
ReplyDeleteThe swirl of colors is beautiful.
Blue is my favorite color so I
really like the second but the
first is bright and colorful.
I'd be thrilled to get either one.
thanks for sharing.
Gorgeous! Thank you for a video, that always helps me!
ReplyDeleteIt's working now - thanks!
DeleteWow. Really nice!!
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty cards!!!
ReplyDeleteLove this technique too! Beautiful cards
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! That stamp with watercolor is gorgeous. FYI - couldn't see your video on my iPad, tho.
ReplyDeleteIt's fixed now - thanks 😊
DeleteSooooo pretty! I love this technique. Unfortunately I couldn't see the video as it was labeled as private. :( I will try to find it on Utube! Loving this blog hop and all the talent and inspiration here! Thanks for sharing yours! Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!
ReplyDeleteIt's fixed now - thanks! 😊
DeleteGorgeous colors - I have to get out my Zigs and try this. Happy blog hopping along I go ...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, great colors!
ReplyDeleteYou had me at rainbow!! Love both cards! They are beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love that stamp. I've been trying to get a hold of it, but it's retired. I love the colours you used and the technique. I can,t seem to be able to watch the video. It says it's private.
ReplyDeleteThe video is there, now - thanks 😊
DeleteWow! This is a gorgeous background stamp and your watercolouring makes it stand out beautifully!
ReplyDeleteThis technique is so artsy and your choice of colours is spot on. Just lovely.
ReplyDeleteOh WOW!! Both these cards are amazing!! I adore that background! I am such a dud with my Zigs. I try and try but they never look like this!!
ReplyDeleteWow, this is so beautiful
ReplyDeleteLove what you created and what a fun blog hop!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I love zig markers for water coloring.
ReplyDeleteMichelle I love your style and love this background stamp!!! Very pretty!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! I love the look of the embossing with the blue colors! So pretty! Thanks for the inspiration & great blog hop!
ReplyDeleteThese are both SUPER cool! Makes me want to play with the background stamps I have. They turned out so well!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely stunning cards! Gives me a fresh way of seeing some of my older stamps...
ReplyDeleteLove your card. Is this stamp still available?
ReplyDeleteTragically, it is retired 😥
DeleteReally lovely!!! I especially love the colors on the second card. TFS.
ReplyDeletelove them both! Bright, pretty background!
ReplyDeleteI'm really into stencils. Thanks for sharing. Very pretty.
ReplyDeleteWow, love your background.
ReplyDeleteSoooo GORGEOUS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card Michelle! Love your color choices of blue...it makes me think of ocean waves...LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLove the colors you used for both cards.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are beautiful! Thanks for your video and for sharing your technique!
ReplyDeleteGORGEOUS "watercolor" panel card!
ReplyDeleteLove it love it love it!.. That's about all that needs to be said.
ReplyDeleteWow! Beautiful!! I love this fun background image alone but your coloring makes it pop and beautiful!
ReplyDeleteWhat beautiful card. I have quite a few background stamps. That I always find intimidating at times. Might give this a try and see what happens. Thanks for sharing!!!
ReplyDeleteI love the colors of the first card. Both cards are gorgeous! I love to do these kinds of cards.
ReplyDeleteLove the colors that you used.
ReplyDeleteI like the color spread on the first card, doesn't overwhelm, but draws you in. And WOW, the vibrant colors of the second and and design are perfect.
ReplyDeleteI love the Hello Beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a background stamp, and I think I may have just found it. The one us used is beautiful, and your colors are gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love these cards! Beautiful Job!
ReplyDeleteMichelle, wonderful cards. The embossing and watercoloring together make a wonderful impact.
ReplyDeleteAWESOME! Love all the delicate shades!
ReplyDeletewow, what a beautiful and simple technique. Love it!
ReplyDeleteThank you for the technique.
ReplyDeleteThank you for this card. I'm trying to decide whether to purchase the zip clean color markers.
ReplyDeleteDo it! I ummed and ahhed for ages before getting my Zigs - now, I use them so often, I don't know what I would do without them!
Deletevery pretty cards!
ReplyDeleteI love, love, love the rainbow and ombre effect. :-)
ReplyDeleteDefinitely loved your cards!! I also love the bright and softness you can create with the Zig Markers. Yes, it really is a tragedy that we cannot get that beautiful background stamp. I'll be on the lookout for a similar one! Oh, I watched your great video, hope you did some sleep last night.
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing.
Very nice card. I love the color combination.
ReplyDeleteGreat job.
Thanks,
Erica K.
It's too bad that background stamp is no longer available. Both cards are great!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards! The blue one is my favorite as I am a blue/aqua kind of gal. Haven't used my ZIG markers very much, but can't wait to try out your technique. Thank you!
ReplyDeleteYour cards are just beautiful! I have always loved that background stamp; however, I neglected to buy it while it was still available. I keep hoping HA will bring it back.
ReplyDeleteReally love the colors of your cards!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video! Your backgrounds are gorgeous!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the video! Loved both cards!
ReplyDeleteThey are both such beautiful cards Michelle!
ReplyDeleteNice layout. Beautiful cards.
ReplyDeleteLike the pretty coloring of the flourishes.
ReplyDeleteMelissa
"Sunshine HoneyBee"
I absolutely love both of your cards. The colors are beautiful, and your card designs are perfect.
ReplyDeleteWonderful technique, thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteLove the blends of blues - really pretty card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card. Such lovely colors.
ReplyDeleteBoth are lovely. I am sorry it is not available anymore. Thanks for sharing and for the video. This is such a fun hop!
ReplyDeleteStunning cards. Loved your video.
ReplyDeleteGreat cards.
ReplyDeleteLove your beautiful cards!
ReplyDeleteI can see why you keep coming back to this stamp, and your coloring choices really make for wonderful cards!
ReplyDeleteThe cards are both gorgeous and I am so happy you made a technique video showing how you achieved those gorgeous results. I will def try this and I wouldn't have without seeing you do it. I also hope you start making videos again. You are a hoot!!
ReplyDeleteOMG! What awesome cards. Love the watercolor effects.
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Love the colors. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteLove the card, so happy you made the video.
ReplyDeleteLove the rainbow card. I'm going to break out my zigs!!
ReplyDeleteThese are gorgeous cards! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteBright and colourful striking cards!
ReplyDeleteI would never have thought it was seriously that easy! Maybe with traditional watercolors, but scribble with Zigs and spray?!? I don't know whether to finish the blog hop or run to the craft room to play!!! Thanks for demystifying the technique!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the colors
ReplyDeleteThe colors are beautiful. I love this technique.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the video showing how to use my Zigs to create beautiful backgrounds. These cards are spectacular.
ReplyDeleteLove those blues on your second card. I need more Zigs. I can totally understand why you love this background so much. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteOh my Michelle both of these cards are beautiful! I watched the video and I do believe I have that stamp, I hope because you have inspired my to make the cards. TFS
ReplyDeleteLove the background. I hav not done one with zigs. Beautiful
ReplyDeleteHmmm thought I commented, but it didn't appear. Love using zigs for the backgrounds
ReplyDeleteThis is my first time watching one of your videos, and it was awesome. The card is beautiful and such great ideas you told. Thank you.
ReplyDeleteThese cards are stunning! Lovely work.
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!
ReplyDeleteWOW love this technique, your cards are great!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful color combination. Lovely cards
ReplyDeleteLovely cards!I love how vibrant the colors are!
ReplyDeleteLucky be this technique
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. Thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so beautiful Michelle, love that stamp!
ReplyDeleteYour video was so much fun, and I loved the technique. I will definitely be giving this a try. Great card design. This is my first visit to your blog, but it won't be my last. Thanks for sharing your talent.
ReplyDeleteThese are so pretty, especially love the watercoloring.
ReplyDeleteWonderful cards; I love your mastery of color! Paisleys can be so timeless; color choice really changes the visual impression they make.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for making that video. Putting the strips of paper on the sides really cuts down on the bulkiness of the card. The colors you used are my favorites too.
ReplyDeleteGreat video Michelle! You've enabled me to try this technique! My Zigs have been dormant for too long!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful choice of colors. So inspiring.
ReplyDeleteLove those cards. Well done!
ReplyDeleteSo gorgeous
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! Your video was awesome! I will be trying your technique.
ReplyDeleteI can see why this is a favorite stamp of yours. So versatile and great with lots of swirling color like you did here.
ReplyDeleteLove the use of watercoloring with that beautiful stamp. Wowzer!
ReplyDeleteOh my gosh, Hero Arts needs to bring back this stamp! Thanks so much for sharing how you made this card. It's gorgeous.
ReplyDeletethese are stunning - so colorful.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards!!! This background stamp is next on my list! LOVE it!!! Thank you so much for sharing these cards with us!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, love the colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful design and colors
ReplyDeleteHoly WOW!!! Loving the colors of your cards. The clean simplicity is stunning. Fabulous blog hop!!
ReplyDeletei like the brightly colored cards
ReplyDeleteBoth cards are so beautiful, Michelle! Love the rainbow colours on the first one.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous work :) love the color combination
ReplyDeleteVery pretty cards. Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLove your card and thanks for sharing how you made your card.
ReplyDeleteWow, wow, wow! I understand why you refuse to let go of this background stamp, it's gorgeous! I love the blue/green color combination, too!
ReplyDeleteI also love this background stamp and wish they would bring it back. Your work is so, so pretty!!!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards! Love the colors!
ReplyDeleteLove your cards and that stamp set!!
ReplyDeleteStunning colors!
ReplyDeleteSo beautiful! I love them both so much! That stamp is gorgeous! Wish they still sold it!😠Thank you for sharing your beautiful cards! This is my first visit to your blog, I'm going to come back to visit soon! Can't wait to see what all you've created.
ReplyDeleteThese are beautiful! LOVE the backgrounds ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards, both in the designs and the coloring!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards!! love the colors :)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful ways to use a background stamp!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Thanks for the video!
ReplyDeleteLove that - so glad you're in my life, stamping products! Congrats ABNH!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty--love the blue and green combo
ReplyDeleteAll of these cards are so beautiful! Oh, and gee thanks for making us love a stamp that's been discontinued! But thanks for the video.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous designs Michelle! Love the color combos for both cards, thanks for sharing!
ReplyDeleteLove your card
ReplyDeleteThat stamp is gorgeous. Thanks for the video - love your style!
ReplyDeleteI would have thought that both cards had the same stamped background. They're both so beautiful and yet so different. Thank you for sharing your work.
ReplyDeleteLove the way you colored the background with the markers.
ReplyDeleteWOW! Thanks for sharing these cards soooooooooo LOVELY.
ReplyDeleteSuch beautiful
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cards! Gorgeous
colors.
Carla from Utah
Awh.... Such pretty cards. You made me teary eyed as well. Hugs to you
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards! Love the colours!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards you have created!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous cards and the colors!!
ReplyDeleteI love both your cards. Thanks so much for including the video, it's very helpful to see your technique.
ReplyDeleteWow...2 awesome cards...the idea itself is simple: emboss and colour, but you have made it look so beautiful!
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