Hero Arts Blog Hop

Welcome to the 2011 Hero Arts Catalog Blog Hop!

If this is your first time here, welcome! You can read more about this site and watch a video tour here.

If you're a regular reader your might remember seeing these photos from my recent Thank You Mom post. I wanted to create a layout that showcased just the image of my Grandma Cathy and Anna because they look so much alike!

Here's a peek at the process and how I used the new Hero Arts stamps:

I started out by stamping the Classic Fabric Design (CG245) with cream paint onto kraft cardstock. The stamp measures 4.5 x 5.75.

After letting it dry I re-stamped (trying to get it close to the same spot but knowing it would not be perfect) using Versamark embossing ink. I poured Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel on top and cooked it with a heat gun. The result looks and feels similar to vintage wallpaper.

I had already printed my photos (both photos on one canvas in photoshop), rounded the top corners, and trimmed a sheet of white cardstock to give myself a border. I adhered the stamped/embossed piece right below the photos on the left side.

In the spot on the bottom right corner I trimmed a really lovely piece of Pink Paislee pattern paper. On top of that section I added a shipping tag on which I had typed "Your Great-Grandmother Cathy and you, 2010." I wish I knew the date of the photo of my Grandama - I'll probably call my Mom to get that information.

I did a straight stitch on my sewing machine all the way around and then used a zigzag stitch in between the photos and the pattern papers.

Next I used this Thank You Definition (CG268) stamp to put a light text print right on top of the shipping tag. I slipped a piece of scratch paper under the tag and stamped on top (ideally I would have stamped before stitching it to the page but that's the way it goes).

Here's what the tag looked like after stamping:

The love border is handdrawn using a new metallic pen from Faber-Castell. The butterfly is from Jenni Bowlin Studio.

Along the other edge I added three little word stickers from Cosmo Cricket.

Journaling goes around the edge of the white cardstock and says: Amazing to see the similarities here between you and your Great Grandmother Cathy. Especially the smile. Oh that smile. She would have just loved you so much Anna. She was such a cool Grandma for me. I miss her.

SUPPLIES : Hero Arts Classic Fabric Design (CG245), Thank You Definition (CG268); Kraft Cardstock; Versamark embossing ink; Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel; Pink Paislee Sweetest Day Pattern Paper; Jenni Bowlin Vellum Embellished Butterflies With Jewels; Cosmo Cricket Yellow Tiny Type; staple; machine stitching; cream paint; black pen

Up next on the Blog Hop: Jennifer McGuire (she's always got very cool stuff on her blog).

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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  1. Diana N. says…
    12/10/2010

    Fabulous layout! What a wonderful way to share with your daughter what her great-grandmother looked like.

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  2. dawn says…
    12/10/2010

    WOW this is so sweet, you are so talented. Love the fabric design so cool how you did that. Those are two precious beautiful pictures. Anna will love looking back at this.

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  3. Anna-Karin says…
    12/10/2010

    Oh, wow, I just love the technique you did with the fabric background stamp. It looks exactly like the wallpaper my parents had in their bedroom when we were kids. I'll definitely try it out. Love the thank you definition stamp. TFS!!

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  4. Lattice says…
    12/10/2010

    This technique rocks! Love it and thanks for sharing. You're a true artist my dear.

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  5. Marla J says…
    12/10/2010

    Love the effect created with the double stamping. So cool!

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  6. Latrice says…
    12/10/2010

    This technique rocks! Love it and thanks for sharing. You’re a true artist my dear.

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  7. Debbi Glennie says…
    12/10/2010

    will have to give that technique with the fabric backgrund stamp a go
    stunning LO
    Debz
    x

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  8. Michelle Daigle says…
    12/10/2010

    What a great technique and I love how you used it on your layout! Gotta have that background stamp! Thanks for sharing!

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  9. Ang says…
    12/10/2010

    I love the Classic Fabric Design Cling Background stamp. you have made it look like real fabric. Beautiful.
    TFS
    Ang@todybran.com

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  10. Sarah says…
    12/10/2010

    The resemblance is uncanny! And the way you documented it is so sweet -- the handwritten journaling really does it for me.

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  11. Thalia says…
    12/10/2010

    What a lovely photo layout! A beautiful memory and keepsake. Thanks for sharing all the details and instructions too, very helpful for me.

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  12. Karen says…
    12/10/2010

    Beautiful layout; the resemblance is amazing! Thanks for the step-by-step directions.

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  13. Marianne says…
    12/10/2010

    Thanks Ali for another inspiring layout using Hero Arts stamps! I love how you use it in a different way!

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  14. Yaritza says…
    12/10/2010

    The layout looks fabulous. Thanks for sharing.

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  15. Diana E. Bishop says…
    12/10/2010

    What a beautiful page for a beautiful baby and a beautiful memory.
    Thanks for that fabulous background !
    Diana E.

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  16. Wynn H says…
    12/10/2010

    Stunning ! What a priceless layout.

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  17. ale says…
    12/10/2010

    i've thought i was seeing anna in both photos! because of layouts like this i'll be taking the "yesterday & today" class again next year.

    lovely technique, ali! i love reading your blogs! i learn something new every time.

    have a great weekend!

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  18. Suzana says…
    12/10/2010

    What a gorgeous work! The stamp is adorable!

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  19. Tracy says…
    12/10/2010

    Stunning..love the technique!

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  20. Pat G says…
    12/10/2010

    Love your layout. Stunning.

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  21. meganB says…
    12/10/2010

    Very creative ideas! Beautiful work!

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  22. Celina says…
    12/10/2010

    I love the soft colours and details in your layout -- they make your little one look adorable. Excellent instructions )

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  23. Catherina Fong says…
    12/10/2010

    definitely a fabulous scrap layout! simple but lovely.
    and the classic fabric bg def on my list. i love HA stamps!
    thanks for sharing !!!

    cathy x

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  24. Susie says…
    12/10/2010

    Such a sweet project.
    :)
    Susie

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  25. Tasha says…
    12/10/2010

    Great use of that Classic Fabric Design! And I'm excited to see another definition stamp!!!

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