Hero Arts + Pinkfresh Studio Collaboration: You Make A Difference

Hi there, crafty friends! Today I am super excited to be part of a collaboration blog hop between Pinkfresh Studio & Hero Arts!

We at Pinkfresh Studio have designed a new stamp set called "You Make A Difference" in celebration of Hero Art's 45th Anniversary. What an amazing accomplishment, and we are so thankful to Hero Arts for being a pioneer in this industry that we love. I'm super proud of how this stamp set came out, as I had a lot of input in the design process & it was wonderful to see it come to life!

This special stamp set is available in both the Pinkfresh Studio & Hero Arts stores today!

I did create a video sharing my creative process today for the Hero Arts YouTube channel. You can see that video embedded in my post below - it seems silly to put a video with the same exact content on my channel, so I'm not going to add it at this time. But, I would still love for you to subscribe to my YouTube channel if you'd like to see my future videos! You can subscribe HERE.

I've created three cards using the same watercolor smooshing technique with the Pinkfresh Studio liquid watercolor for all three. It is really hard to explain this process in word format, so I would highly suggest watching the video to see how I did it! I also mixed some custom colors, and I think it is always helpful to watch someone do that to better understand the process.

All three cards were created using the same technique with different colors of embossing powder. I've used my three favorites: Avery Elle rose gold, Brutus Monroe gilded, and Wow! Embossing opaque bright white (they are all linked at the end of the post to both SSS & EH). These tend to be the embossing powders I reach for most frequently. I especially love the shine of the two metallic powders. 

As I mentioned, I had a hand in helping bring the You Make A Difference stamp set to life. THIS sentiment is one that I practically BEGGED to be included! It's my favorite in the set, and so I've used it on my favorite background. I really love how this version of the card turned out.

My friend, Caly Person, also helped illustrate this stamp set. She hand lettered all the scripted words on this set, and they just turned out so beautifully. Caly is on both the Pinkfresh Studio & Hero Arts creative teams, so having her help illustrate this stamp set was also very special.

The watercolor panels were cut out using the Pinkfresh Studio Essentials: Stitched Rectangles die set, and I just love the added stitched border around the floral image! I've also accented the cards with the Essentials: Jewels mix, which are iridescent and include three sizes in each container. I LOVE these jewels, and I use them on almost every card I create these days.

In the video, I take some scraps of watercolor paper and use up the rest of the liquid watercolor by doing some "smooshing" to them. I then created some tags with them using our Essentials: Classic Tags with Fillable Elements die set. I don't like to waste anything, and this is a GREAT way to have some extra tags on hand for gifts, etc.

I even created a tag from the scrap of watercolor paper that I tested out my custom colors on. I love the fresh & modern look of the brush strokes, and this smaller sentiment from the set would be perfect for a birthday. Wouldn't this look great adorning a colorful & fun gift box or bag? Once again, Arches watercolor paper is a bit expensive...and I try not to waste any of it!

Those are all the projects I have to share with you today - I hope that you've enjoyed them. And I hope that you enjoyed the video if you watched it!

PRIZES
There are three amazing prizes up for grabs!

(1) You Make A Difference Stamp Set (shown above)

(1) $25 gift card shopping spree to the Pinkfresh Studio Shop

(1) $25 gift card shopping spree to the Hero Arts Shop

All you have to do enter to win is leave comments along this fun blog hop! The more blogs you comment on, the more chances you have to win!

You have until Sunday, August 18th to leave your comments, and the winners will be posted to the Hero Arts blog the next week.

BLOG HOP LINK LIST

Hero Arts
Pinkfresh Studio
Angelica Conrad
Ashlea Cornell
Caly Person
Cathy Zielske
Emily Midgett
Heather Hoffman
Ilina Crouse
Ivana Camdzic
Janette Kausen
Jennifer McGuire
Jessica Frost-Ballas
Kelly Lunceford
Laura Bassen
Lea Lawson
Libby Hickson
Nichol Spohr
TaeEun Yoo
Yana Smakula
Zsoka Marko

Wow! That is an insane line up of talent! I know that I am super excited to grab a cup of coffee this morning, and just be inspired.

Before you move on to Libby's blog, I wanted to invite you to follow me on social media. I would love to be crafty friends online! I've been adding a lot more to my IG Stories lately, and have plans to keep that up. I hope you will join me!

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Happy hopping, crafty friends!

SUPPLY LIST
For your shopping convenience, all products are linked below, including affiliate linking when possible - this allows small compensation for me at no cost to you. I typically link to 2-3 sites, in hopes that your preferred retailer will be among them. I only support legitimate retail sites, that are true partners to stamp, die and scrapbooking wholesalers.