Hi friends! Today I'm sharing some BIG NEWS I've been keeping for a couple of weeks! I am one of the new Design Team members for the A Blog Named Hero Blog! Yippeeeeeee! You guys know how much I love Hero Arts products and so this is a big thrill for me - so excited to make some cool projects for this great blog. My projects will be posted on the ABNH blog and also here on my blog. TOOO much fun! The other gals have been so nice and welcoming. Feels like such a good place to be! There are bi-monthly challenges and I hope that maybe some of you will join along with us!? Today we are doing a BLOG HOP to introduce all the Design Team members! Awesome.
In honor of our introductions, our mission was to post a card today for the blog hop, with the theme of "hello" or "welcome." I made a clean and graphic card using a variety of my favorite Hero Arts stamps. Lots of white space and some pretty, soft colors...
Here's a side view to show my layers and dimensions....I chose a Spring color palette of soft grey, melon pink and bright yellow. I am ready for Spring!
Here are the stamps I used for this card...
I made my own patterned paper by stamping this awesome zig zag stamp onto crisp white paper, then I cut the pieces into my banners...
The butterfly was adhered with some glue on just the center top portion to allow the wings to pop off the page. I LOVE butterflies!
Just saying hello! From me to you! How exciting to be joining this new Design Team! Thank you so much for coming by my blog today to check it out!
All Stamps are from Hero Arts: Zig Zag Cling Stamp Background Sweet Threads Labels Clear Stamps Antique Engravings Clear Stamps
One of many amazing things about this team is that it is truly an international mix of bloggers! This is a chance to get to know other stampers in different countries! How fun. Next up is the super talented KELLY. Wait until you see her card for today!
Meet the Team at A Blog Named Hero!
Congratulations Wanda!!! So happy for you!
Posted by: jill norwood | 02/10/2013 at 12:29 PM
Big CONGRATULATIONS, Wanda! I'm so happy for you! Love the papers that you created for this beautiful creation! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 02/02/2013 at 06:26 PM
Beautiful soft colors and layers. Nice CAS card!
So glad we made it into the team. Looking forward to "working" with you ;)
Christine
Posted by: Christine | 02/01/2013 at 01:57 PM
H*U*G*E* congrats Wanda! They are so lucky to have you. I'm always amazed and in awe of your talent. You go girl!
Posted by: Tracy | 01/31/2013 at 04:14 PM
Yay!! Congratulations Wanda!! Soo Well deserved and I am not surprised that Hero Arts snatched you up!! They Obviously have Superb taste!! ;-) Your Card is Fabulous!! Love the Pretty Springy color palette and the fun zig zag stamped banners!! Just Awesome Lady! Love this! 8-)
Hugs
Shannon
Posted by: Shannon White | 01/31/2013 at 04:13 PM
Woot woot! Congratulations! Well deserved! :)
Posted by: Kathy Martin | 01/31/2013 at 07:56 AM
CONGRATULATIONS!!!! You will be an asset to the team...I adore your work!
Posted by: F Bond | 01/31/2013 at 07:36 AM
Congrats my friend . .. well deserved! Hope it stays fun and stimulating for you!
Posted by: Janice Rosenthal Rock | 01/30/2013 at 09:26 PM
Beautiful card, Wanda! I love those soft pretty colors!
Posted by: Stephanie | 01/30/2013 at 07:23 PM
Wanda!!!! Yipppeeeeee!!! I'm so excited for you (and jealous, lol!), I can't wait to follow your journey...and go broke from all your enabling! Hugs, woman and a BIG CONGRATS! xoxoxo!!!
Posted by: Shelly | 01/30/2013 at 04:24 PM
GREAT clean and graphic card! Congratulations on making the team:)
Posted by: Laura Jane | 01/30/2013 at 03:36 PM
What great exposure for your blog. You'll be swamped with hits, I'm sure! I'm glad you'll still be posting on your blog--it's one of my "Top Sites"!
Posted by: julie | 01/30/2013 at 02:26 PM
Congrats Wanda! A couple weeks kept quiet under wraps inside? You must have been just bursting at the seams!! Love the card with the ink spashes! Very creative! Thank you for taking the time to craft and introduce yourself to those who are visiting for the first time. jellybeankahler@yahoo.com
Posted by: Christine Bean | 01/30/2013 at 09:12 AM
Congratulations Wanda!! That is so exciting. Can't wait to see all the creativity coming from you using Hero Arts. They have some great products! Hooray, hooray for you!!!!! Your card is sweet, love how you've created the background for your banners - talk about a fun and the sky's the limit, technique! Fantastic!
Posted by: Natalie H | 01/30/2013 at 08:42 AM
Congrats Wanda!! Love the soft colors in the card!! Beautiful!
Posted by: Kristy | 01/30/2013 at 08:14 AM
CONGRATS Wanda!!
Such a soft and gorgeous card!
Posted by: Holly Saveur | 01/30/2013 at 07:37 AM
Congrats Wanda!! Hero Arts is very lucky to have you. I love your card, it's so pretty!!
Posted by: Richele Christensen | 01/30/2013 at 07:03 AM
Yay!! I am SO not surprised that Hero Arts would snag you up! Huge congratulations,Wanda! I am so excited for you! Love your gorgeous card! The fishtail banners are fab! Love that butterfly, too!
Posted by: Audrey Pettit | 01/30/2013 at 05:53 AM
Yeah and congrat's! This is so pretty, love the chevrons and the beautiful design.
Posted by: Holly AKA KopyKat | 01/30/2013 at 05:44 AM
Congratulations, you'll have lots of fun. I love the soft colors on your card today, perfect for Spring.
Posted by: SiskiyouSue | 01/30/2013 at 05:19 AM
Congratulations Wanda! I love the projects you create...so can't wait to see what you come up with as part of this design team.
Posted by: Stacy Buller | 01/30/2013 at 04:26 AM
Yay, I am so happy for you Wanda! I really look forward to be on the DT tgether with you. I love the card you made. Such a trendy design and gorgeous colors.
Posted by: Tina | 01/29/2013 at 11:45 PM
Lovely Wanda! I must have that chevron background stamp!
Posted by: Lezlye | 01/29/2013 at 11:38 PM
Beautiful card, I love the colors you used.
Posted by: Kelley | 01/29/2013 at 10:08 PM
Woot woot! Congrats Sistah...so happy for you!
Posted by: Tina W. | 01/29/2013 at 09:49 PM
wow! A LOT of work on this beauty and it shows!!!
Posted by: Wida | 01/29/2013 at 07:34 PM
Congratulations!
Posted by: Marian | 01/29/2013 at 07:17 PM
Wanda, congratulations!!! Gorgeous card - love all the stamping and the misting - just perfect, as usual!!!
Posted by: Debbie Carriere | 01/29/2013 at 07:07 PM
Wanda a huge congratulations to you. They are so lucky to have you! Beautiful card today, I need that cling stamp now!
Posted by: Tracey McNeely | 01/29/2013 at 06:38 PM
Congratulations on becoming a Hero Arts Designer. The card is Great! Love the colors and the banners!
Posted by: Fonda Jo | 01/29/2013 at 06:18 PM
Congrats on being chosen for ABNH's design team! Love the layering and the sweet pastels on your card!
Posted by: donna mikasa | 01/29/2013 at 06:13 PM
We're so happy you have you on the team Wanda :) This is gorgeous! I'm with you on the colors too, spring can't get here soon enough. I'm super excited to get to work with you!
Posted by: Kelly Latevola | 01/29/2013 at 05:10 PM
I'm loving those layered chevrons and the subtle misting. I can't wait to see more of your projects!
Posted by: Sue McRae | 01/29/2013 at 04:25 PM
LOVE the soft pretty colors you used Wanda! Great combo of stamps too. Welcome to the team, so happy to have you!
Posted by: cheiron | 01/29/2013 at 04:20 PM
Ohh, this is just beautiful! I love it! Like I need to sketch it out love it! I'm excited to get to know you more, welcome to the team!
Posted by: Melissa Shea | 01/29/2013 at 04:20 PM
Delightful card!!
Posted by: Cindy C. | 01/29/2013 at 04:16 PM
Wanda, I'm loving your card with the soft colors. It looks very elegant, and that is a beautiful design. I can't wait to get to meet you a bit better, although I've been following your blog for a while. Welcome to the team!!!
Posted by: Cristina M. (crisbj82) | 01/29/2013 at 04:12 PM
Love your work!! congrats on your DT position!
Posted by: Judy Jung | 01/29/2013 at 04:07 PM
Such a Gorgeous Card Huge Congrats!!!
Posted by: kelly Booth | 01/29/2013 at 04:01 PM
Wanda you are a rockstar so I feel honored to be with you on the team. Your card is gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Lucy Martin del Campo | 01/29/2013 at 03:37 PM
I also love butterflies! Your card is beautiful. I am looking forward to more of your projects.
Posted by: Wendy G. | 01/29/2013 at 03:09 PM
This card is just FABULOUS!!! So excited to have you on the team. It's a big ole mushy family and I am sure you are going to feel right at home!!! BIG HUGS!!!
Posted by: Michelle Liimatainen | 01/29/2013 at 02:50 PM
I love this stamp and that card design. I look forward to a fun ride with all of you!
Posted by: leslie (crookedstamper) | 01/29/2013 at 02:48 PM
Whoo-Hoo, Wanda!! A perfect choice for the team - so pleased to hear this news and can't wait to see the beauties you'll create! Congrats!
Posted by: Lin | 01/29/2013 at 02:25 PM