How To Make A Cute 'N Easy Paper Tote! Christmas Idea Giveaway Hop!

April 8th, 2020:  A Blog Named Hero Challenge Update!

Here is my "Not A Card" example.  I have added the additional supplies at the bottom.  The video tutorial shows how to make the tote, all I did was gold heat emboss Hero Art's Parasol Bold Background Stamp twice on bright red card stock to create the front and back.  The challenge ends in a few days so hurry to enter at ablognamedhero.com!

See you April 19th with a new challenge!!

Hello again!

Today I am a stop on the Craft Collabs Christmas Gift Ideas & Giveaway Hop!  I am making and giving away a darling paper tote filled with crafty things (see below)!  To enter, follow the instructions on the video linked below.  All of the instructions are in the video as well.

Here are some other bags I made... they are addicting!!  The die set is from Divinity Designs LLC.  I'm not affiliated with them, but really like this tote!  I especially like the "Ohio State" one:) Some of the supplies are linked (afil)below.

Here's another view of the prize bag.  Please note:  The drawing is open to international folks too, but I will substitute an electronic gift card.

Here is the supply list:

Here is the "A BLOG NAMED HERO" EXTRA SUPPLIES:

The die sets are available at www.divinitydesignsllc.com
See you soon!
Gale

How To Get Dye Inks To Pop On Dark Card Stock!

Hello again!

This month's "A Blog Named Hero" Challenge is "Inspired by fellow creator." I chose Jennifer McGuire showing how to get dye inks to pop on dark card stock.  The supplies and her video are linked below as well as the challenge link.

I've had several requests for more shapes and different folds, so this card will fit in #10 letter envelope.  It measures just under 4.13" x 9.5."

I used Neenah Desert Storm card, Hero Arts Unicorn White pigment ink and a variety of dye inks as well as Hero Art's Joy Stamp 'n Cut set with the Paper Layering Poinsettia.

First stamp images with the white ink and let dry thoroughly.  I didn't even use a Misty for this, though it might have been quicker.

Then stamp again with the dye ink, offsetting it slightly to give a shadow effect so it will "pop."  I splattered it a little bit with a mix of water and gold ink.

I added some gold Stickles to the centers of the flowers and Delicatus gold ink to the edges and let dry.  I diecut and built the Joy and Poinsettia, then added Midas Touch for some shimmer.  Finally I wrapped some gold vellum strips to make it look like a gift and layered on background, then card base.

Here are links (afil) to the supplies I used.  Thank you so much for using these links!

Here is the link to Jennifer's tutorial:
https://youtu.be/fJzLXse13Jg
Here is the link to join the "A Blog Named Hero" Sept. Challenge:
http://ablognamedhero.com/2019/09/september-challenge/

Until next time,
Gale