Collage of Scraps | Picket Fence Studios

If you’re a crafter, you have a ton of paper scraps lying around, hoping for the day that you find the perfect use for them! This is an idea that uses them up in an easy way and lets you create a super easy card!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Sweet Autumn Holiday Stamps
—PFS: https://collabs.shop/j2nchp
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4mork
Picket Fence Studios – Black Hybrid Ink Pad
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4f7y0

Multi-Set Scene Card | Honey Bee Stamps

If you know, one of my first card loves were scene cards and I loved using sets to really stretch my stamps. When I saw this release from Honey Bee Stamps, I knew I had to to pair a bunch of these sets together for a scene card. It came out perfectly (in my opinion!).

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Beach Please Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4l5b8
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l5b6
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l5b9
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4l5b7
Honey Bee Stamps – Ticket To Ride Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4l5bd
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l5bc
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l5be
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4l5bb
Honey Bee Stamps – Hawaii Seal Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4l5bj
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l5bi
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Concord & 9th – Poppy Mini Ink
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3qkgd
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4e8af
Eclipse Masking Paper
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/3cLPDwV
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbm9
Scrapbookcom – Mint Tape, 1 inch Roll
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3icps
Mini (New) Misti
–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxih
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr

Ink Blending & Pastes | Pretty Pink Posh

Rainbow is my go to, especially for ink blending because it’s so pretty! Since this was a two layer stencil, I decided to use pastes to amp this up just a bit! I love how it turned out with that added texture.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Onesies Stencils
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4ls08
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ls09
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ls0d
Pretty Pink Posh – Baby Basics Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4ls0c
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4ls0b
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4ls0e
Waffle Flower – 6×6 Grip Mat
  —WF: https://shrsl.com/46cxd&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/46cxf
  –Scom: https://shrsl.com/46cxg&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Picked Raspberry
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbl9&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epny
Mini Distress Ink – Spiced Marmalade
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wr&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnn
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf&nbsp;
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2&nbsp;
  –S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy 
  —TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75&nbsp;
  —SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k&nbsp;
  —Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l&nbsp;
Ranger by Simon Hurley Create Lunar Paste – Prom Queen
—SB: https://shrsl.com/3vvnb
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3vvna
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3vvn8
Ranger by Simon Hurley Create Lunar Paste – Sike!
—SB: https://shrsl.com/3vvng
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3vvnj
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3vvnh

Coloring on Black | Trinity Stamps

I went to Creativation back in March and my best discovery were these Sharpie markers — look at how it pops on black! It’s so amazing and paired with this stamp set — I felt like I could letter myself! I also just adore this mix of colors — so pretty and it makes for an easy card!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – So Stinkin’ Thrilled Stamps
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lc1l
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lc1m
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lc1n
Ink on 3 – Shark Tooth White 
  –Io3: https://bit.ly/37gXnEk&nbsp;
  –SSS: https://shrsl.com/2m74m
  –TS: https://shrsl.com/2m74p&nbsp;
Sharpie Creative Markers, Brush Tip, 12 Count
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3VNSStC

Monochromatic Stenciling | Pretty Pink Posh

I usually stick with one color if I’m going with monochrome colors but I kinda like using two colors. It’s colorful but kinda not. What do you think?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – A Little Birdie Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/42e4k
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/42e4o
Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Birdhouses Stencil
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/42eh1
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/42eh2
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini Distress Ink – Shaded Lilac
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysm
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkz
Mini Distress Ink – Seedless Preserves
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rqcw
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkq
Mini Distress Ink – Wilted Violet
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2jnc2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnb
Mini Distress Ink – Villainous Potion
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3kbtb (Full)
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/3kbtd (full)
Mini Distress Ink – Tumbled Glass
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nikk
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkj
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7
Full Distress Ink – Prize Ribbon
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3rd65
-S.com: https://shrsl.com/3rd64
Mini Distress Ink – Chipped Sapphire
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt2
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epke

Beach Scenes | Honey Bee Stamps

A bit of a trick using ink blending can easily create a beach scene — just leaving a little bit of white between the brown of the sand and blues of the ocean. This Beach Break cover plate really steps it up with the little bits of texture it adds to the overall look, don’t you think?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Anchor of Hope Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4llz0
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4llz3
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4llz6
Honey Bee Stamps – Anchor of Hope Dies
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4llz1
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4llz2
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4llz7
Honey Bee Stamps – Beach Break A2 Cover Plate
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4llyz
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4llz4
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4llz5
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Mini Distress Ink – Antique Linen
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2qevp
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnc
Mini Distress Ink – Brushed Corduroy
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2qevq
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epnq
Mini Distress Ink – Vintage Photo
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4llyy
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epks
Mini Distress Ink – Broken China
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4fa2d
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epna
Mini Distress Ink – Peacock Feathers
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6p4
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1epmj
Mini Distress Ink – Salty Ocean
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3aiim
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epm7

Toner Foil Inking | Picket Fence Studios

Ink over toner foil — it adds color to your card if you want something extra, taking a simple card and elevating it. Plus, I just like rainbow colors.

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studios – Wildflowers, Fabulous Foiling Toner Card Fronts
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4lrw6
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lrw7
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lrw8
Picket Fence Studios – Sara’s Girl Dies
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4ezfz
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f6yr
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f6ys
Picket Fence Studios – Wreath Building Butterfly Wings Stamps
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4ezja
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f6yo
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f6yq
Mini Minc Foil Applicator
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2rhee
–AMZN: https://amzn.to/3Ur78IL
–Blicks: https://shrsl.com/4eivu
iCraft Deco Foil, Gold
—Amzn: https://amzn.to/3UJvFso
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f75e
—TW: https://shrsl.com/4f75f
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f75g
Distress Ink – Kitsch Flamingo
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f75l
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f75m
Mini Distress Ink – Saltwater Taffy
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f75h
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f75i
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Tumbled Glass
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3nikk
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkj
Mini Distress Ink – Shaded Lilac
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2tysm
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epkz
Picket Fence Studio – Pint-sized Paper Pouncers – Bright Rainbow
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4f75q
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4f75s
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4f75t
Wagner Heat Gun
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbls (new version)
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1esm6
Rabbit Hole Designs – Cottontail Embossing Tool
–RH: https://shrsl.com/3ytuk
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3ymkk
–HBS: https://shrsl.com/3ytur
Versamark Ink
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2hbln
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eone
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vq9i
Hero Arts – White Detail Embossing Powder
–HA: https://shrsl.com/4bq8q
–Scom: http://shrsl.com/1yc1l
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4a7hi

Masking & Glitter | Trinity Stamps

This stamp set is perfect for a birthday card — you can add as many candles as you want! I did a rainbow coloring that I didn’t completely love but it was stuck in my head. To kind of cover it up, I used a white gel pen and dotted it all over to create a glittery look. Looks cool right?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Trinity Stamps – Hey Cupcake Stamps
—TS: https://shrsl.com/4lbh5
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lbh6
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4lbh7
Full Adhesive Post its

 –AMZN: https://amzn.to/36Rv3aP
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3odgr
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Arteza White Gel Pen 3 Pack
–Amzn: https://amzn.to/3frjEWi

3 Color Blend | Honey Bee Stamps

Using the colors – blue, red, and. yellow – generally should create the colors of the rainbow. Here, I kinda kept it separated and I’m really love the bright colors. I’m beginning to really love embossing folders, especially the very detailed ones. Add a little black distress ink and it really emphasizes the details!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Honey Bee Stamps – Air Mail 3d Embossing Folder
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4l55b
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l557
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l558
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4l55a
Honey Bee Stamps – Plane Awesome Stamps
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/4l3ii
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l3ig
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l3ij
—Spal: https://shrsl.com/4l3ih
Mini (New) Misti
–MSP: https://shrsl.com/4dxih
–Scom: https://shrsl.com/31exu
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/31exr
Mini Distress Ink – Candied Apple
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/389qi
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epko
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Blueprint Sketch
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxt0
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplx
Mini Distress Ink – Black Soot
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2mxsy
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epky
Ranger Round Ink Blending Tool
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2ph07

 –S.com: https://shrsl.com/2nh8v
–Spal: https://shrsl.com/2vqae

Stenciled Shaker | Pretty Pink Posh

It’s summertime and limes/lemons are the perfect fruit to create a drink for the summer time! I also love a good shaker and stencils make for a great background — the repeating background kinda works perfectly for the shimmer mix!

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Pretty Pink Posh – Layered Citrus Stencils
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4440n
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4440t
Pretty Pink Posh – Citrus Stamps
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/4440o
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4440u
Pretty Pink Posh – Friend Shadow Dies
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/44oyg
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/4lbh1
Pretty Pink Posh – Lemon Shimmer Mix
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/44oyj
Pretty Pink Posh – Lime Shimmer Mix
—PPP: https://shrsl.com/44oyi
Honey Bee Stamps – Intense Black Ink
—HBS: https://shrsl.com/3d6oe
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6or
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3jwwt
Tonic A2 Shaker Pocket
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3jk69
Mini Distress Ink – Twisted Citron
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3no0q
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epl9
Mini Distress Ink – Mowed Lawn
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3beto
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1eplp
Mini Distress Ink – Mustard Seed
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/2i4wn
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epmf
Mini Distress Ink – Fossilized Amber
–SSS: https://shrsl.com/3d6ox
–S.com: http://shrsl.com/1epme
Trinity Stamps – Blending Buddy
—TS: https://shrsl.com/3oc75
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/3pm3k
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/3pm3l

Using Card Fronts | Picket Fence Studios

This card isn’t my usual card — I actually have a really hard time with pattern paper or pre-printed card fronts so it takes me more brainpower to pull items together. HOWEVER – these card fronts were really pretty and I wanted to use them! How do you think I did?

All my supplies for creating this card will be listed down below (with multiple sources when available) for your curiosity and convenience. Affiliate links used when possible.

>> SUPPLIES <<

Picket Fence Studio – Happy Birthday Word Die Set
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4l3cz
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l3cy
—Scom:
Picket Fence Studio – Watercolor Sugar Confections, Fabulously Glossy A2 Card Fronts
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4l3d2
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l3d0
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l3d1
Picket Fence Studio – Birthday Bash, Fabulously Foiling Toner Card Fronts
—PFS: https://shrsl.com/4l3d5
—SSS: https://shrsl.com/4l3d3
—Scom: https://shrsl.com/4l3d4

Hero Studio July Release Blog Hop + Giveaway!

Hi crafty friends! Today, we are hopping along to introduce the July 2024 Hero Studio collection from Hero Arts and remember, there’s 6 subscription options: 1) Card Kit of the Month 2) Clear Set + Dies of the Month 3) Fancy Die of the Month 4) Layering Stencil Set of the Month 5) Cling of the Month and 6) Whole Studio (all 5 in one!).

Let’s start by taking a closer look at the July Card Kit of the Month.

Includes:

  • CK0724C Victorian Seaside Clear 6×8 (Seaside)
  • CK0724D Coordinating Dies
  • CK0724D Sand Castle Fancy Dies
  • PW125HO Sand Embossing Powder .5oz
  • CK0724CG Cling Stamp (Rocks)
  • CK0724RT Map Hero Transfers (2)
  • PW125HO Sand Embossing Powder .5oz
  • CK0724AF Victorian Seaside Ink Palette Pad
  • Papers: Purple, Blue, and Green Shimmer Vellum, White Lava Holographic, TBD

There’s a ton of inspiration and the full blog lineup can be found on the Hero Arts blog. You should be coming from ‘s blog and your next stop will be . The full blog list will be updated below!

I have two cards to share with you today featuring this month’s kit and the Clear Set + Dies of the Month.

The first card focuses on the Card Kit of the Month. Hero Arts does silhouettes well and they are perfect for creating a little scene. The images also allows me to take advantage of white space for a card! I stamped out my ocean image with Hero Arts Summer Sky Core Ink and that is what my card revolves around. I next stamped out the sailboat, the birds and the sentiment using Intens-ified Black Ink. To add a bit of color to the card, I ink blend Butter Bar, Ultra Pink, Orchid and Summer Sky for a sunset look. I also realized after the fact that my “ocean” was actually meant to be clouds BUT I guess that just shows how versatile this set is!

My second project features the Clear Set + Dies of the Month, which features mermaids and seahorses. I really wanted to do a scene card BUT I opted to go for a simple one to challenge myself since I find the harder for me. I picked out three Hero Hues reactive ink colors: Blue Hawaii, Pool Party, and Splash along with a card panel of the Luxe Watercolor Paper to do some ink smooshing! I used a plastic bag to achieve this fun look — first by adding the ink to a palette or glass mat, spraying a little water and picking up the color with the plastic bag and transferring it to the watercolor paper. My tip is to not use much water so you can get some of that texture. I stamped the mermaid and seahorse, coloring them up with copic markers before using the coordinating die set to cut them out to add to the card panel, which I matted on Peacock cardstock.

Thanks for stopping by today and I hope you enjoyed the two cards I shared today using some of the new Hero Studio collection. Hope you were inspired to create!

Giveaway:

Hero Arts will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, July 7th at 11:59pm Pacific, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

Blog Hop Lineup:

Hero Arts
Hero Arts Creative Team:
Channin Pelletier
Charlene Madrid
Heather Ruwe
Ilina Crouse
Jeannie Lieu
Jennifer Kotas
Kailash Naidoo
Karen Brown
Lydia Fiedler
Michelle Short
Natasha Polite
Natasha Vacca
Rachel Kleinman
Rosie Lopez
Seeka
Special Guests:
Jenn Shurkus
Nichol Spohr
Emily Midgett
Kelly Taylor

Supplies:

Card Kit of the Month
Hero Arts – Card Kit of the Month
–HA: https://bit.ly/3xCdgoi
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3xvoATm
Hero Arts – Summer Sky Core Ink
—HA: https://bit.ly/3KXUknb
Hero Arts – Butter Bar Core Ink
—HA: https://bit.ly/4bngABO
Hero Arts – Ultra Pink Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3Vvwynk
Hero Arts – Orchid Core Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3KUiWwX
Hero Arts – Large Ink Blending Brush
–HA: https://bit.ly/4eMXUOP
Hero Arts – Pitch Black Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/4eyXr2s

Clear Set + Dies of the Month Card
Hero Arts – Clear Set + Dies of the Month
–HA: https://bit.ly/3VGmech
Hero Arts – Luxe Watercolor Paper
–HA: https://bit.ly/3VUijtG
Hero Arts – Intens-ified Black Ink
–HA: https://bit.ly/3xvoATm
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Reactive, Blue Hawaii
–HA: https://bit.ly/3KSO4wS
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Reactive, Pool Party
–HA: https://bit.ly/45GozIH
Hero Arts – Hero Hues Reactive, Splash
–HA: https://bit.ly/3XvUny0
Hero Arts – Peacock Cardstock
–HA: https://bit.ly/3VV600n