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Hero Arts Big Release 2010 Stamp officiala Blog Hop!!

Welcome to my part of the Hero Arts Blog hop. I’m so excited you stopped by, and I have some exciting new 2010 stamps to share with you!

“Thinking of You”

Thinking of You

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I love this doily stamp and I wanted to design this card with a  dramatic flower using this doily. I wanted to use lots of color  when I selected my Copics. After coloring I used my craft knife to cut the center “petals” and bent them up. I promise it was easy. Added some bling and cut and layered. For the background I used clear embossing powder on the same doily stamp for a hint of color and pattern.

Hero Arts: Circle Doily CG168, Essential Messages CL371
Paper is from PapertryInk  & Taylored Expressions
Copic colors: W-1,Y38,Y17,YR68, R05,E08,YR04,YR16,R37,G14, E47, BG49
Misc: Fancy Tags from Shapeabilities, clear embossing powder, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Memory Box jewel stickers in azalea pink.

“In Life…”

In Life...

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I  love any Hero Arts butterflies and these new butterfly antique engravings are no exception! To begin I stamped the clouds, then inked up the dandelion stamp. I was just dying to color the butterflies and I wish the picture showed the shading better. After cutting out the butterflies I applied Glossy Accents to each butterfly. Added texture to the background with some Cuttlebug dots embossing folder and I scored the teal strip with my Scor-pal.

Hero Arts: Dandelion Frame CG153, Antique Engravings Cl383, Essential Messages CL371, S5215 Clouds Background.
Copic colors: Red butterfly: Y17,Y38,RV29,YR04,R05,59
Greenish Butterfly :YG,06,BG15,BG49
Misc: Memento Tuxedo Black Ink & Summer Sky, Glossy Accents, Dots Embossing folder from Cuttlebug.

“Coffee or Tea”

 Coffee or Tea?

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I just love this new clear set called What’s Perking. The very first thing that I did was pencil in the steam squiggles then very slowly stitched them with my machine turning the paper ever so slowly. Erase any leftover pencil marks. (It may take a few tries but the result is well worth it.) Now you are safe to stamp, masking one mug. I switched the handle on the left mug because it was in my visual space by cutting it off and adhering to the other side of the mug. I randomly picked some bright colors and really enjoyed coloring these adorable coffee and tea mugs.

Hero Arts:What’s Perking CL416
Copic colors:Y17, Y38, RV29,YR04, R05,R59, YG,06, BG15, BG49
Misc: Fancy Tags from Shapeabilities, Crystal Sticker gems, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink

Thanks again for visiting my blog (Kathy Racoosin), and  now I turn you over to Kristina Werner’s blog. Hop on over – she is so creative! Have fun 🙂
Remember, if you find a link that doesn’t work, you can always hop back to the  Hero Arts Blog for a list of direct links to all the blogs in the hop!

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  18. fika says

    Kathy, you really make my jaw dropped with your masterpiece.. can’t imagine you cut the center of petal and featuring the doily soo gorgeous!!
    And i really love the glossy butterflies framing all the dandelion.. SOO STUNNING!!!
    Last but not least i love what you did with the coffee and tea card and all the stitching!! AMAZING artwork Kathy, thanks for inspiring!! 🙂

  29. Tiffany says

    You really ROCKED – ROCKED – ROCKED it big time, sorry just had to say it 3 times because once isn’t enough! LOVE all the clarity, precision, color, and grace that you put into all of your projects today Kathy, love ya!

  36. Anonymous says

    Love the vibrant colours you chose! The raised centre on the doily stamp is a lovely effect! And the stitched steam on the coffee and tea is fab! Such terrific details in your cards!!! Thanks for the inspiration!

    Sharon D. from Canada

  40. Krys72599 says

    Oh.my.goodness.
    That doily card is absolutely.stunning.
    The colors are magnificent.
    I will definitely be coming back to your blog to see what other magic you can do!
    After I spend hours going back in time to see what you’ve already done!

  43. Deb says

    Okay, the coffee cups – wonderful!!! I am really liking that set. But the dandelion frame is very nice too… so many wonderful new things!!!

  48. SusanK says

    Your doily card is beautiful! I own a lot of doilies (courtesy of my grandmother and great-grandmother) but none as colorful as this one!

  51. Cathy A says

    Kathy, how do you do it??????? The lace one with the cut out centre, beautifully coloured and put together…..you just have the knack of working magic with what ever you are given!! Love how you have combined the butterflies with the dandilion stamp too…and the cup one well you know I think that is just STUNNING too! You are one creative sista!!!

  52. Nancy says

    OMG! My jaw dropped when I saw your gorgeous cards. You have developed such vibrant colors that the cards sing. thanks so much for sharing them with us.

  53. Nancy says

    Bright, vivid, and over the top fabulous!!! That describes your cards and you, Kathy! How wonderful are these new stamps?…thanks for giving me some wonderful ideas!

  60. Jenn says

    WOW your coloring is amazing and inspiring. I just love these cards and what you did with that flower/doily is wonderful. Just gorgeous.

  63. Fliss says

    I absolutely adore that doily card Kathy-the colours are so vibrant. The mix of stamps on your butterfly card is stunning and the stitching on the coffee cup card is just the right finishing touch.
    Thanks for sharing.

  69. Dwita says

    Kathy…. super clever by cutting the petal. The flower looks so real. The butterflies again and again and again are winking on me…LOL..
    Tea or coffee? I prefer both.. Tea for breakfast and coffee for evening time… Love your colorful mugs, Kathy…

  75. Rebecca says

    You reminded me of the versatility of stamps when combined with masking. Who says you HAVE to use the stamp as it is designed. Masking adds a whole layer of flexibility to the craft!

  84. Debstamps says

    Terrific ideas Kathy! I love how you ‘went native’ with the colors on the doily! And now I must add another set to my list…those coffee mugs are too steamin’!

  89. Celina says

    Wow! Your creations are amazing and beautifully colored. I just love the way you made the center of the doily puff out… it looks so cool. And those little coffee cups with the stitching… the colors on the muted browns.. really eye-catching.

  91. Nancy says

    Your bold use of color makes these stamps appear to be completely different stamps than those shown on the other blogs. That’s the brilliance of this craft/art.

  92. Beverly says

    BEAUTIFUL CARDS! I love the strong colors you used to make the stamp images really stand out–it’s unique! Thank you so much for being a part of the hop!

  107. Becs Attwood says

    Beautiful cards – love the vibrant colours. Your doily card is so creative – really takes the image in an unexpected direction. Thanks for sharing.

  129. MrsETaylor says

    Yet another amazing talented crafter that needs to go in my blog roll. Thank you so much for the amazing inspiration. I love that Doily stamp and that you created a beautiful flower with it.

  133. Debby says

    WOW! That doily card reminds me of the snowflake images I used to color in back in high school. I spent hours doing those! I may have to get this stamp just for that (art therapy!)

  143. Sarah says

    I can’t believe you ever find time to do anything with all that work you put in those cards (or maybe you’re just a thousand times faster than me…) Love the cards!

  144. Heather Maria says

    Stunning, stunning, stunning cards Kathy. They are all absolutely wonderful! Loved seeing what you created with some of the new yummy stamps.

  156. Diana says

    Wahoo! Love, love, love these creations girl! Those coffee cups are fun. Hard to choose favs. The doily is luscious! ADORE all you create. thanks for sharing!

  160. Noga says

    Hi,
    this is my first visit in your blog – I think your work is very colorful and “alive” – and I love it!

    I’m glad I had the chance to “meet” you 🙂

  171. Lisa C says

    oh my goodness, kathy – !!! these are AMAZING. truly! i LOVE what you did iwth that doily stamp… how creative to cut the center out like that?! it makes a stunning flower! and the whats’ perking card – i about fell outta my chair when you said you actually STITCHED the steam! lol did you hand-crank that puppy, or what?! fabulous. just wonderful! this hop has been so much fun. thank you for always being so inspiring! hugs! 🙂

  175. klasickewpie says

    I keep changing my mind on what stamps I like best. The dandelion with the butterflies is so pretty, the doily is just stunning and the coffee sure smells great…err, I means looks great.

  178. Sue D says

    Wow — amazing! Love the stitching on the coffee card and the wonderful colors on the doily card and the layout of the butterfly card.

  186. Pamela says

    The Circle Doilie stamp reminds me so much of a Kalidescope on the Thinking of You card, it is really neat! I also love the Dandelion Frame and Antique Engravings stamp and love what you did with this card.Thanks for sharing

  188. ivy says

    kathy–such beautiful colors!! your coloring is superb!! i am getting that ‘perk” set for sure now! could use a cup or two right now!

  197. paula says

    Congratulations on the Blog Hop Kathy :D. I just knew your cards would be stunning. I can’t decide which is my favourite & you are making me want more stamps!!! ;D

  210. Bree says

    I was making notes in my head as to what i was going to say, like your first card is my favorite, but then the next, and the next were just as amazing. Thanks for sharing

  217. Marla says

    wow, i don’t know if I can continue looking at these blogs…so much talent – I’m starting to get an inferiority complex :D:D:D

  234. Anonymous says

    I’m thinking you have a lot of patience to do all that coloring and cutting and sewing. WOW.

    Carol G.

  248. Anonymous says

    Wow! I guess I need to drag out my coptics and get to coloring – I could never match your skill and beauty, but I can dream!! Thanks! Christi
    PS: The What’s Perking card looks like wall decor to me – that’s what I’d do with it…

  250. Barbara Hagerty says

    Your vibrant colors are fantastic!! Thank you so much for your detailed instructions with the *what’s perking* stamps! I love how you’ve stitched the steam!! Thanks for the inspiration!!

  251. Scrappygardner says

    The first card is gorgeous. The steaming coffee really grabbed me with the sewn steam – very cool. Also, the previous post is too cute with that smoochy frog 🙂

  254. Karen from MI says

    HI KATHY! I didn’t forget about YOU! HONEST! I’ve been gone all day long, but what a HUGE reward was waiting for me when I opened up my computer and looked at the HERO BLOG HOP and YOUR FABULOUS WORK! Let’s see, “DRAMATIC”, yes you can certainly work that DOILY STAMP like NO OTHER MEMBER! WOW! Glad that I didn’t post my work with it! It’s so EYE POPPING! Your colors are BOLD and BEAUTIFUL! Loved your stitching on the coffee cups…..just the PERFECT finishing touch to an already PERFECT greeting! You did a MARVELOUS job with the butterfly image, too. All around, you really are an AMAZING designer. Hero must be so PROUD of the work you do to showcase their lovely products! GO REST, Kathy, you deserve it. Love, Karen xoxoo

  261. judkajudi says

    I am trying to get my jaw back where it belongs! You are amazing! Your cards are amazing. Your coloring is amazing. And such creative ideas! “Stitched in the steam ..” Cut out the petals…. Brilliant!!! Hugs.

  269. Cyndi - Dreams Unltd says

    Love, love, LOVE the circle doily, and also like the creativity of the stitching on the mug card! Great work!

    dreamsunltd at equestrimin dot com

  270. Angela says

    I was waiting to see someone use the new doily stamps and you have rocked it!! I love the use of colors!! This stamp I will have to buy. It so diverse in it’s use, I would not know where to being!!

    Great Work!!

  271. Mary says

    the doily card is the greatest! the colors pop and made me stare in amazement at how beautifully the colors came together. great work, girl!

  278. huntla1 says

    All three cards are gorgeous! I love the bright colors you chose to use and the little attention to detail that was evident. Thanks for sharing!

  282. pjcorbin says

    when I saw the doily stamp at my LSS it reminded me of my mom and all the beautiful doilies she made me so of course I had to have it. Thanks for the great ideas for using it.

  289. Teri says

    I’m having so much fun with this hop I’m giddy! Your cards are right up my alley; I love the creative way you made the doily card, the butterflies really “POP” against the soft background, and the ‘Coffee or Tea’ is just, “WOW”. You’re definitely added to my ‘daily visit’ list 😉
    Thank you and Merry Christmas! Teri “Terrific”

  295. Cassi says

    i love your cards. it’s really hard to pick my fave, but i love how on second look i noticed how used the doily in the background and clear embossed — it looks fabulous.

  299. Barb says

    Kathy, you never cease to amaze me!!! Your cards are absolutely stunning!!! your ideas, like cutting the middle of the petals to turn them up, and what you did with your sewing machine for the steam of the coffee… you always come up with such clever and unique ideas! It helps people like me who love to stamp and create, but lack the talent. Thank you so much for sharing all of your cards, everyday.

  311. grandmalee says

    The Doily is to die for! I just adore medallions & I could have a blast with this!
    The Butterflies are perfect & the coffee card is also a big hit with me. A triple play!!!!

  337. Tomo H. says

    Oh, wow! Kathy, gorgeous and wonderful creation as always!
    Thanks for showing us the details of several new HA stamps in your design! 🙂

  342. judy1223 says

    Well, this hopping just gets better and better! Kathy, I am totaly WOWed by all of your cards. I could stare at them for hours, looking at the intricate details! So lovely, each one! I hadn’t seen the coffee cups yet, I really like them! The stitching is amazing (I may have to do that by hand…) Thank you for your beautiful, inspiring cards!

  344. Anonymous says

    Oh my goodness, Kathy!!! You knocked this out of the park!!! Your take on the doily is amazing!!! Now I have to have the dandelion background and butterflies, too!!! WOW!!!

  356. Pilisa says

    Wow! My favorite was the layers of the cloud background under the dandelion frame, but all of them are truly inspirational! Thanks!

  365. Neet says

    The centre of the first one is absolutely pure genius – love it! Your use of bright colours on all of your work is so inspuiring.

  390. Christine says

    Your cards are so beautiful but I am absolutely in LOVE with your doily card. I already wanted this stamp but now I want it even more!!!

    Blessings,
    Christine

  399. Lynne says

    the first card is absolutely amazing! I would love to try the technique, but I am completely in love with the idea of the clear embossing of the background….definitely going to try this! And the What’s Perking collection? Oh, Hero Arts is blowing my spring scrapping budget!!!

  405. Cynthia B. says

    Oh my – the detail on your cards is incredible! Love the way you bent up those petals and added pink jewels to the first card, and the stitching for the “steam” on the last card is the perfect finishing touch!

  419. Susan says

    I have never been much of a “colorer” so I appreciate seeing the possibilities! Inspiration to try something new! sUSAn

  427. Annitta Vith says

    I love what you did with the Circle Doily. I bought it yesterday at a releaseparty here in Denmark. I would not have thought about coloring it in but that look so great. Thank You for a lot of inspiration. Your blog has been a favorit of mine for a while now.

  428. Tara says

    WOW! I am in awe of all your color work on these cards. I find myself being so bland most of the time…you’ve inpired me to be more daring! 🙂 Thank you.

  436. Karen K says

    loved the stitching ideas and i just purchased the dandelion frame so can’t wait to use it now. thanks

  439. Karin says

    The new stamps are just GREAT, including the things you made with them!… love ’em all sooo much…
    Hmmm. wanna go shopping…LOL

    Luv, Karin

  440. Agata says

    WOW! Fabulous! Your cards are artistic gems! Miniature works of art! So complex and full of colors! And such a great coloring! I’m in awe!

  453. Anonymous says

    All I can say is WOW!WOW!WOW! love your beautiful cards! the coffee cups look so fun!
    Judy
    SCS~jaydekay

  457. nancy demond says

    Hi Kath !! what wonderful cards you have made. Love the stamps you used. Those florals are just beautiful, love your coloring. I like the coffee/tea stamps, too. You’re having too much fun. Merry Merry!! xox Nan

  464. Tara says

    LOVE LOVE LOVE what I have seen so far! Thanks for sharing the great inspiration! I hope to see some of these new goodies at our LSS SOON!!!

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