Easy Vellum Copic Coloring-- "A Blog Named Hero's" 9th Anniversary Celebration!

 Hello again!

In April, "A Blog Named Hero" turns 9!  I'm so happy to be in my third year of participating to inspire folks to create and enter our monthly challenges!

April's challenge is anniversary cards.  Here's an "old-timey" way to use vellum that is very forgiving for us coloring-challenged folks.  

The supplies are linked below (AFIL-thank you!)  I started with a piece of Hero Arts heavy vellum and heat embossed the image.

Next, I flipped it over and colored it on the back.  This is great as it's not a big deal to stay within the lines.  You must use alcohol inks for it to dry.  They are easy to blend on this slick surface too!

Since even the clearest of glues may show through the vellum, I folded it over the top of a metallic silver background and glued it.  Then I glued that panel to a top folding card that is larger than I normally do--approximately an A7 (ish).  I will have to make an envelope to send it, but I hated to cut off any of the flowers!

Stay tuned to Instagram (I'm @darbycreekdiaries if you'd like to follow me) as April 1st and 2nd we are having a giveaway hop with tons of Hero Arts folks participating!  Then we'll have another giveaway as usual with the anniversary themed challenge on the blog.

Supply list--

Take care, Happy Spring and I'll see you again soon!

Gale

How To Make A Fun Interactive Slimline Tri-Fold Card or Gift Card Holder!

 Happy Easter!

Today I'm hopping in with a fun card using Tim Holtz's Carrot Bunny die set by Sizzix.  I wanted to do something a bit different, so I made the carrot the closure, using a mini brad I alcohol-inked orange.

Here is the tutorial link (please consider subscribing:)

Here's the link to how I made the "wood":

https://youtu.be/Q8Jv6zJ-hlk

I purchase my supplies and my opinions are my own.  Here are the supplies I used (AFIL- Thank you!):

I "hop" you will come back and see me again soon!

Take care,

Gale

How to Make A Fun and Easy Pop Up Box! Lawn Fawn Fans Spring Hop and Giveaway!

 Hello again!!

We're back again with another popular Lawn Fawn Fan's Hop!!  Who doesn't love the sweet little designs from Lawn Fawn?  I made an "Eggstra" special pop-up box for Easter!  Yeah, Spring is here!!

The complete tutorial is linked below, as are the supplies I used (AFIL-Thank you!!)

 This box folds down and fits an A2 size envelope!!

Here is the tutorial:

Here is my supply list:

Hope you will give these techniques a try!  Come back and see me again soon!

Gale

Elegant 'N Easy Get Well Card-- "A Blog Named Hero" Challenge Inspiration!

Hello!  

Spring is here if only in my dreams!  It will be here soon--turning back our clocks this Sunday...

Here is some floral inspiration for the current "A Blog Named Hero Challenge."  Hurry and enter for a chance to win a $50 gift card!

So shiny:)

This card is pretty simple and quick (my favorite kind!)  The supplies are linked below (AFIL-Thank you!)

I chose several shades of pink/coral Distress inks and smooshed them, drying between layers.  I stamped the bold script background in white pigment ink.  I used the second largest rounded rectangle die to trim panel.  

I added it to an A2 top folding base, then carefully glued on my vellum envelope and flowers from a My Monthly Hero kit so popular, they now sell the dies!  I added a little ink and glitter pen to the flowers to add some interest. 

I stamped the sentiment strip and laid it over the foliage to hide glue I used to apply them.  Then added a few sequins for some additional shine.

Here are the supplies I used:

Thank you so much for stopping by!  I'll see you again soon!

Gale