A Blog Named Hero 5th Anniversary Bash

Hi Stampers!
 Today I'm participating in a fun blog hop with a LOT of give aways celebrating A Blog Named Hero's fifth anniversary, as one of the former design team members (scroll down for details for the give aways)


I made set of cards using the Hero Arts Color Layering Water Lily set and the coordinating dies along with the Birthday Messages stamp set. I used as well the coordinating ink cube set along with the greens collection of ink cubes. 
Watch the video below on how these cards came together. And please forgive me for the voice and keep calling the water lily, a watercoloring lily lol. I am still getting over a nasty cold and it was 2am when I was doing the voice over. 
The Next stop in the hop is Cindy Chiu, make sure you hop over her blog and leave her some love, too! 








**GIVEAWAY INFO:
A Blog Named Hero is so thankful for our wonderful sponsors and collaborating companies!  Several companies decided to help us celebrate our fifth anniversary with giveaways and they were so generous that we decided to spread the love over both hop days with different prizes to be won each day!  Giveaway prizes total more than $500!  To win, leave a comment on each hop stop.  We will select winners randomly from different blogs so the more blogs you visit each day, the greater your chances of winning!  And be sure to visit the Saturday post from A Blog Named Hero for the list of Saturday hoppers and prizes!  Comments must be left before 11:59 PM EDT on Tuesday, March 28th and winners will be announced on March 30th.

Today's prizes include the following: 



Comments

Annie Solomon said…
Beautiful card and thanks for showing us how to do it with the MISTI. Love mine!
Tami B said…
What a pretty set of cards. You did a wonderful job on them.
Unknown said…
Beautiful cards. Thank you for sharing.
Rosemary said…
Beautiful. thank you for having a video so we can see all the steps you used. Keep up the good work Hope you feel better soon.
Rosemary said…
Beautiful. thank you for having a video so we can see all the steps you used. Keep up the good work Hope you feel better soon.
Daria Z. said…
Lovely set of cards!
Janet D. said…
Lovely set of cards!
FoggyButtner said…
Fabulous! Thanks for the video. Living in Korea, I depend on videos for learning new skills, ideas.
Unknown said…
Simply beautiful cards!
Becky Dunham said…
Lovely cards! Thanks for the video showing the technique! Hope you get over your cold soon!
Unknown said…
Simple and clean. Loving it! TFS
Lynn A said…
I'm usually not a huge fan of pink but this is a beautiful set of cards.
Nicole said…
What beautiful cards!
StampinLouie said…
Oh My Goodness! Your cards are beautiful. I never thought I needed that set until now.
Cheri said…
Your card set is beautiful - love them! Thanks for the video - fun to watch!
Veronica R said…
Beautiful colors and flowers!
MelissaF said…
Beautiful cards, love the mass producing, so easy with the MISTI!
Sharie said…
Simply beautiful Iliana as always stunning card
Unknown said…
What s beautiful set of cards.
kiram said…
The Hero Arts ink cubes look like so much fun.
What a beautiful quartet of cards! TFS!
Unknown said…
Get better soon, the cards are lovely - the video really helps with the order that you did things as well as the 'how to'
RedGem said…
Love layering stamps sets and it helps me with shading.
Unknown said…
These cards are so pretty!! Love the way you made mutliples - and the colors are gorgeous! I love this stamp set. Thanks for sharing!
Unknown said…
Beautiful card, thank you for sharing the video too!!
Gail said…
Pretty cards! Thanks for the video.
Unknown said…
Thanks for sharing! You've inspired me to use my layering stamps. I love the calm elegance of your cards. :-)
Pam D. said…
Great set of cards. Thanks for the video and the tips.
Abby said…
Great stamp set!
Anonymous said…
Your water lilies are gorgeous!
Beverly Perdue said…
I enjoyed your video! Thanks for the tips using the dental floss. All of the cards are so pretty! I love this multi-layering stamp set. Might have to get this one.
Jen said…
Love the card and thanks so much for the video.
Leanne in Cali said…
Love these! Thanks for sharing on this fun blog hop!!
mzjluv said…
Love your cards and the video. Absolutely love my Mistis too!!
Stacy said…
Love your card set. Very pretty!
Linda M said…
Such pretty cards!
Chark said…
thanks for the video, lovely cards!
Sathya said…
Beautiful cards!!!
Deborah Kaye said…
Your cards are beautiful! Hope you are feeling better soon!
Sherry said…
beautiful! i love how you marked where the little flowers and the greenery went! good idea!
Mamaz said…
Very pretty cards! I love my Misti(s) as well! The best ever tool for stamping!!
Laura Peddicord said…
I love it when I get to see the same stamps, techniques, and/or tools used on similar cards but in different ways. Thank you so much for sharing all of your cards.
Robin P said…
Beautiful cards. Thanks for sharing your video.
Chelle said…
I Love the Hero Arts Color Layering Water Lily set and the coordinating dies along with the Birthday Messages stamp set. Can't wait to get mine in mail to play tour video will help me do layering stamp.
Carol Ann said…
Great video! I love the clean design of your cards and he pretty colors.
Jenny said…
These bright colors are yummy
MiamiKel said…
This card set is a vision! What a wonderful coloring of the flower - such depth and color burst! Wonderful job ♥
Tanya Lochridge said…
Love all the layers in the flowers. The coloring and color selection is very pretty as well. Thanks for sharing.
Michelle Lupton said…
Gorgeous cards - I have this stamp set, but have yet to get it inky - you've inspired me!!
Unknown said…
Your cards are awesome. Love this layering stamp. Thank you for making the video and sharing your ideas and technique.
Stacy said…
Such pretty cards! I like the colors you chose.
cindybearj said…
This card is so pretty. I love pink and I love the lotus. Thanks for the video.
Unknown said…
Great set of cards Ilina! Beautifully done.
Janelle said…
Great idea for a set of cards with different sentiments. Pretty coloring.
Unknown said…
I really like the color choices and the contrasting of the yellow with the pinks and reds in the stamping.
Melissa E. said…
Wow! You make the process look so fast and easy. It makes me want to jump in and make a set of cards for mom!
porterm said…
Beautiful card. I love you color scheme and layout!
Gorgeous water lilies <3
Denise Bryant said…
Gorgeous set of cards! Love your coloring!
Gigglls said…
Happy 5th anniverary! Love your cards.
Dar said…
Have just started with Hero Arts colour layering stamps and this is definitely on my "want" list. Beautiful card.
scrapnhawaii said…
Oh my, what a beautiful card! Love the sentiment too!
Brandi R said…
Wow! These are gorgeous!! Love the color choices in those flowers ♥
Nandini said…
Beautiful set of cards. I love the colors and thanks for the great video.
barbara c said…
Pretty cards you made here..Happy 5 th...Thank you for sharing..
Pati said…
Very nice! The bright colored flowers are do cheery and I like that birthday sentiment set!
Really really pretty cards. Thanks for the video
Tracy Freeman said…
These are so pretty! Love the colours. Thanks for helping us celebrate x
n56leiker said…
Thank you for inspiring me and all of us on this blog hop! I loved your water lilies with pads cards, they are so beautiful!
Cindy Thick said…
Pretty card. I like the colors.
Kajcyika said…
This is sooo beautiful! Very gorgeous cards!
Unknown said…
Love the bright colours.
DGolly said…
What pretty cards. Love the different layouts with the same stamps. Happy Birthday Hero!
loulou said…
Lovely cards. Thank you for the video. Hope your feeling much better.
Daria Dovgan said…
Lovely flowers/ Nice card
mddavis53 said…
What and interesting color combination. Never would have thought of it but it certainly works.
Sabrina said…
Very lovely cards!!!!
Robin said…
Thanks for staying up so late to finish your video! I love your card!
CCDivaMM said…
I love the bright colors. really pretty cards.
Deeps said…
Beautiful Cards.
JanetB said…
Thank you for the great video, lots of good tips! Your cards are beautiful.
Sabrina said…
Very beautiful cards!!
Jeanne Beam said…
I love the laying stamp set. Your card is lovely.
What a lovely (springy) card...I love your coloring, and the lily pads are wonderful, beautiful cards!
Catherine Smith said…
Love this card, love that flower, thanks for sharing :)
Karen B. said…
Absolutely gorgeous, and I love the pink!
Kjudy1 said…
What beautiful cards. Simply but the flowers just pop!
Unknown said…
I love the layered stamps.This is my love.Thanks for the video.Very nice
Unknown said…
nice layering on the card!
Sharon said…
Great card set - they make such nice gifts. And thanks for the video - so helpful!
Nan0807 said…
So very pretty! Love your video!
Oh, wow, this is SO spectacular! I love the colors that you have used and the beautiful designs too! Thanks for some amazing inspiration today!
sarascloset said…
love your beautiful cards and really appreciate the hard work that goes into making the video!
turbito said…
It's hard to find cards with dimension yet won't break the bank to mail. These look like they would fit that category! Love the pretty sequins and how they complement the colors used.
Arianna Barbara said…
Wow! Gorgeous cards!!!
Debbie said…
Love the bright beautiful flower. The colors is so pretty
reeree62 said…
Beautiful cards!! The video was great, easy to follow. Nice work!!!
Donna said…
great card, TFS
Cecilia Hsieh said…
Love your card Ilina! I want to get that stampset!!
Oliev said…
Simply beautiful!
The contrast in the flower is so beautiful!
creative lady said…
Ilina, your card is beautiful as always. Thanks for the video tutorial too. Thanks for joining ABNH to celebrate their 5th Anniversary.
Unknown said…
Beautiful Cards! Thank you for sharing.
JL said…
I love my Misti, just need better magnets.
Jen Timko said…
Gorgeous work, Ilina!!
Rufred said…
Cannot say much that has not been said already...they are gorgeous!
Jimmie said…
Love your water lily cards!
dligon said…
beautiful, happy cards
Mary W said…
I love how the yellow adds so much brightness.
SusanME said…
Your cards are just lovely! Thank you for sharing all the details on the video!
Your cards are beautiful! Hope you are feeling much better!!
Dawn S. said…
Beautiful! Thanks for the video.
Crazy8farm said…
Beautiful set of cards!! So pretty!
Unknown said…
Hope you're better soon! Love the video and the stamp sets are gorgeous!
BeverlyBL said…
What a beautiful set of cards!
Sue D said…
Beautiful set of waterlily cards.
Karin B said…
Lovely cards. Thanks for video.
Very pretty card. Perfect sentiment to pair with your flowers. TFS
Denise Kasbohm said…
These are gorgeous and the sequins just add such a nice accent. Love the colors.
Kelly Szafron said…
Very pretty cards! Beautiful colors you used for the water lilys.
Marianne said…
Such pretty cards. Hope you're feeling better by now.
T Simmons said…
So pretty, love the colors.
Jane M said…
Love the color of this beautiful card.
mtscrapgal said…
The water lily stamps are gorgeous with the colors you used. Thanks
Debbie said…
Love my misti. So great for layers
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Debra said…
Love how you used the products....your colors inspire me.
Amy M. said…
Ooooooh - your cards are so pretty!
Sharon Roselli said…
Beautiful card love the stamping.
Jfer said…
I grew up near a pond that had SO many lily pads...this card makes me feel like I'm home!
Kaylene Matyas said…
Very pretty cards, and I love that you could make so many so quickly. Always a good thing for people in a hurry
Unknown said…
Beautiful, looks so real, should be on a pond
None None said…
What a beautiful card set, Ilina! The colors are so cheerful!
Anonymous said…
Love the font and the colors pop. So pretty.
stephm said…
You can call it a watercolor lily if you want to! :P Your card is lovely!
TeresaC said…
Wonderful set of cards, Ilina!! Terrific inspiration!!
Kristine said…
Beautiful cards and such great inspiration! Thank you!
Cindaku said…
I always love the layering stamps.
Wow! These are beautiful! What a lovely set of cards!
Carmela said…
Beautiful card! What a pretty floral stamp set. Thank you for sharing your work!
Stampin_melissa said…
Wow, these cards are beautiful! Thank you so much for your video, it helps to watch your process!
Judy Tuck said…
Beautiful set of cards. So crisp and clean!
Patt H. said…
I love this card! Lots of white space & a gorgeous flower!
Paula Fuller said…
I love your beautiful, simple card set. I'm a big fan of of layering stamps, they add so much realism to the images. Thank you for being part of this blog hop, It has been very inspirational.
Unknown said…
Lovely cards! Thanks for the video!
Unknown said…
I love water lilies and I'll have to find that stamp set; thank you for the video!
zehra said…
Lovely card set
Sue Wareham said…
Lovely cards, will need to come back and watch your video.
Denise F. said…
Hero Arts has amazing flower stamps. You did a beautiful job on these cards.
Margery C said…
Lovely card. Beautiful coloring of the flowers.
Unknown said…
Super pretty card! Love it 😍
kReN said…
What a great set of cards. Florals are always a favorite and you have proven every sentiment is appropriate! TFS!
Michelle said…
Beautiful set of cards! Thanks for sharing!
Unknown said…
stunning thank you for sharing
Love love love these cards!
hilhashi said…
Your coloring is so beautiful!
Unknown said…
Nice card, lovely stamp set
Susan K said…
Thanks for sharing via the video - can always use the visual instruction. Love your card design and colors - very beautiful.
Lindsey NY said…
The Misti makes everything so much easier. Where can we get the bar magnet?
Melissa said…
Gorgeous! I haven't inked up that set yet, but now that I've seen your creations, I need to go grab it! Thanks for joining us for A Blog Named Hero's 5th Anniversary Blog Hop! :)
Christine Healy said…
Your cards are so lovely!!! Can't wait to watch your video!
Jiaying said…
Lovely lovely water lilies!
Leslie Kiley said…
So pretty! Love these beautiful cards! such a great job with your color choices
Irene said…
Stunning cards! Great video on how to use this fabulous stamp set!
Monika Reeck said…
Woooww Miss Lady
I adore all the set card you show there
the color in different made it special
Great card!!
Samantha said…
Oh my gosh what beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your creativity.
Saila said…
Happiness always on your 5 year anniversary ! Pretty colors !
Anonymous said…
Cute card, love the flowers and the sentiment is perfect for this card
Charlotte C said…
Your cards are just beautiful.
FeM said…
Pretty cards. Thanks for sharing the process.
Rose said…
Very pretty cards. Appreciated the video and the tips you gave in it. Wrote them down so I could remember.
Larissa Heskett said…
SQUEAL!! BEAUTIFUL Cards!! I LOVE the Design, the Video and the Colors!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Karthikha said…
Beautiful flowers and amazing cards!
Debbie Rumpza said…
I love your card, Ilina, and the added sequins make it so pretty!
Quillish said…
Beautiful set of cards.. water lilies look gorgeous!
Sharon Stewart said…
I love simple cards. I always go overboard and do way too much. :)
swldebbie said…
Great CAS design.
Lydia Lee said…
So beautiful! Thanks for the giveaways and inspiration!
Robin R said…
Beautiful cards!! I love this stamp set, it's on my 'wish list'. Thanks for the tip about using dental floss. I had never heard that before but sounds like it would work great.
Anonymous said…
Another beautiful HA layering stamp - love your pretty water lily cards !
Rach said…
Beautiful cards!