Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

Hello! Today’s card captures the holiday magic of a Christmas tree, sparkling with lights, in die-cut form. I featured the Twinkle Lights die set from Hero Arts, the October Hero Studio Die Set of the Month, as the star of the design and paired it with additional supplies from Hero Arts and Spellbinders to complete the scene.

Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
    • Dry-emboss Classic White cardstock that has been cut with an arch with the Sparkling Snow folder. With the Festive Tree Die set, cut a tree shape from the center of the arch.
    • With the Twinkle Lights set, cut light strands and bulbs from cardstock. Trim as necessary to fit within the tree shape. Assemble.
    • Add a Fern cardstock panel behind the ornaments. Add the assembly to a Poppy cardstock arch and adhere to card base.
    • Cut sentiment with dies in the North Pole Sentiments set. Add to the card.

Hero Arts | Twinkle Lights Christmas Tree

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Hero Arts | Cozy Critter

Hello! There’s nothing better than snuggling under the covers when the days turn crisp, and this handmade card captures that cozy feeling perfectly. I used the Hero Arts September 2025 Die Set of the Month Cozy Critters to create a whimsical design that feels straight out of a fairy tale.

Hero Arts September 2025 Die Set of the Month Cozy Critters

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
    • Cut bed, pillow, quilt, and fox from a variety of cardstock colors using dies in the Hero Arts Studio Cozy Critters set. Assemble.
    • Stamp the sentiment on white cardstock and cut with a banner die.
    • Assemble card elements and add to the card base.

Whether you’re crafting for friends, family, or just enjoying some creative time, this set is sure to bring smiles and a touch of storybook charm to your fall projects.

Hero Arts September 2025 Die Set of the Month Cozy Critters


Hero Arts | Retro Cassette Hello Card

Hello! I’m taking it back to the days of mixtapes and boomboxes with this retro-inspired thank you card! I used the July 2025 Mix Tape – Hero Studio Die set from Hero Arts to create a die-cut cassette tape, with the tape spelling a playful “hello.” I paired the cassette with patterned paper to complete the vintage theme—perfect for music lovers, ’70s and ’80s fans, or anyone who appreciates a throwback vibe in their paper crafts.

Hero Arts | Retro Cassette Hello Card

    • Cut patterned paper panel and adhere to a brushed silver cardstock base.
    • With the Mix Tape die set, cut cassette and sentiment pieces from a variety of cardstock colors. Assemble. I doubled up the sentiment to create a drop shadow.
    • Add assembly to card base with foam adhesive.

This design is easy to customize—change up the cassette or label colors to match your theme or leave off the tape-written sentiment and add a different message elsewhere on the card.

Hero Arts | Retro Cassette Hello Card


Hero Arts | Beach Snapshots

Hello! There’s something wonderfully calming about the ocean, and I wanted to capture that peaceful vibe on this handmade card. Using Hero Arts products, I created a design that looks like eight different snapshots of the same beach. The repetition adds rhythm, while soft blues, sandy neutrals, and sunny yellows bring the coastal scene to life. At the center, a playful “Hi Ya” sentiment ties everything together for a lighthearted, summery hello.

Hero Arts | Beach Snapshots

Hero Arts | Beach Snapshots

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Hero Arts | Instax-Inspired Beach Card

Hello! Nothing says summer quite like sunshine, sandy beaches, and spontaneous snapshots! Today I’m sharing a handmade card that brings all those warm-weather vibes together with the Summer Memories – Hero Studio Die Set of the Month (June 2025) set from Hero Arts and the coordinating Hiya Friend stamp set, which is this month’s Whole Studio Subscription bonus item. My card features a die-cut Instax-style camera and two photos, tied together with a playful “Hello Summer” sentiment. It’s a breezy, cheerful card that’s perfect for welcoming the season or sending a sunny hello.

Hero Arts Fancy Dies of the Month (June 2025)

Hero Studio is a monthly subscription program that offers something for crafters of any level. Choose from a cardmaking kit, cling stamp, clear stamp and die, fancy dies, and layering stencils. You can easily mix and match or get them all with Whole Studio Subscription option and get an extra bonus.

    • Cover an A2-size card base with patterned paper.
    • Cut the camera, photo frames, beach scene, and shell with dies in the June 2025 Hero Studio Die Set. Assemble. Note: For the second photo, I framed pattern paper.
    • Stamp the sentiment using this month’s Whole Studio Subscription bonus item and cut with the coordinating die.
    • Add assembled elements to the prepared card base.

Hero Arts Fancy Dies of the Month (June 2025)