BACKGROUNDS & TEXTURES When starting with a blank canvas for a card or mixed media project, backgrounds and textures can provide an excellent foundation. They can serve as a basis for building upon and adding further details to your creation. This Hero Arts collection includes clear stamps in various sizes, red rubber cling stamps, laser-etched stencils, metal dies for die-cutting, hot foil plates, and rub-on transfers. The technique options open up exciting new directions for your creative projects.

RT104 Colorful Doodles Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

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RT107 Collage Backgrounds Hero Transfers Set (set of 5) (6” x 8”)

CM692 Doodles (4” x 6”)

CM700 Mixed Textures (6” x 8”)

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Both our Bold Prints cling stamps and our 6” x 6” laser-etched Mylar stencils are large enough to fully cover an A2 card and can be rotated in any direction. Artist tip: Use the cling without a block! Place the rubber face up, apply ink (any sized pad), and then press your paper to the inked rubber. Bold Prints MSRP: $14.99 6x6 Stencils MSRP: $7.99

SA195 Cobblestone Stencil (6” x 6”)

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CG909 Rough Dot Bold Prints (6” x 6”)

CG907 Flower Market Bold Prints (6” x 6”)

SA233 Artistic Peony Stencil (6” x 6”)

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SA235 Large Sprinkled Dots Stencil (6” x 6”) HF118 Large Circle Confetti Hot Foil Plate (E)

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“The single most economical and versatile tool you can invest in is a stencil. The techniques are endless, from pastes and paint to ink and gel mono-printing. Stencils are something I reach for every time I make a card or journal page.” - Lydia

SA231 Stripy Stencil (6” x 6”)

SA234 Stacked Circles Stencil (6” x 6”)

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DF127 Square Set Fancy Die (F)

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DF126 Circle Set Fancy Die (F)

SA237 Ornate Flourish Stencil (6” x 6”) DF128 Weaving Fancy Die (H)

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CG910 Wave Pattern Bold Prints (6” x 6”)

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CG911 Positive Script Bold Prints (6” x 6”)

TECHNIQUE: RUB-ONS A new product this year, Hero Transfers create quick and easy images on any smooth surface. These rub-ons offer a vibrant pop of color and are typically designed to combine with stamps, dies, and other Hero Arts products. Each pack comes with two transfer sheets (unless stated otherwise) and a wood applicator. MSRP: $5.99

RT108 Butterfly Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

HOW TO USE

1) Make sure the surface receiving the transfer is clean and dry. 2) Cut out desired image separately. 3) Slowly peel off the backing paper. 4) Place the image on the surface of choice and then rub firmly several times with your finger or stick. 5) Remove the sheet slowly, checking to make sure the image is being transferred properly onto the surface.

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FLORALS & LAYERING Bring the beauty of the outdoors to your crafting table with the Hero Arts Floral collection. The technique of Color Layering brings floral designs to life with multiple colors and the option for creative combinations with clear stamps, stencils, dies, rub-ons and more. You can also add mediums like pastes, waxes and watercolors.

SA232 Color Layering Bold Flowers Stencils (4) (6” x 6”)

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DF122 Tea Kettle Fancy Die (D)

“Color Layering stencils make adding custom colors a breeze, and you don’t have to be an experienced colorist. Try also on watercolor paper: layer your stencils as intended with dye inks, then use a damp paintbrush to enhance the layers to create a hand-painted look!” - Emily

SA236 Color Layering Summer Blooms Stencil (4) (6” x 6”)

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SA224 Color Layering Wonderful Day Stencils (5) ( 5.25” x 6.5”)

Hero Arts clear stamp sets come individually and in Stamp Bundles, which include complementary Frame Cuts. MSRP: $15.99 (clear set) and $29.99 (clear + die bundle)

CM677 Wonderful Day (4” x 6”)

SB351 Wonderful Day Bundle (D)

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The Hero Arts Compact Cutter die-cutting machine is designed to work with smaller Hero Arts dies. It offers a versatile 3” x 8.5” cutting surface and is compatible with dies that fit in that size range. To make it easy for you, we have marked all dies in this catalog that work with the Hero Arts Compact Cutter with this circle.

CM674 Wild Columbine (4” x 6”)

SA220 Color Layering Wild Columbine Stencils (4) (5.25” x 6.5”)

SB349 Wild Columbine Bundle (C)

CM604 Peonies Bunch (4” x 6”)

SA190 Color Layering Peonies Bunch Stencil (4) (5.25” x 6.5”)

SB305 Peonies Bunch Bundle (D)

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CM593 Tulip Bouquet (4” x 6”)

SA188 Color Layering Tulip Bouquet Stencil (4) (5.25” x 6.5”)

SB300 Tulip Bouquet Bundle (C)

RT105 Flowers and Swirls Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

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RT106 Graphic Florals Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

CM595 Flowers in Vase (4” x 6”)

SA189 Color Layering Flowers in Vase Stencils (4) (5.25” x 6.5”)

SB301 Flowers in Vase Bundle (C)

RT109 Autumn Arrangement Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

RT102 Petite Florals Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

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“Hot foil plates are an incredible addition to your craft stash! You can use them with hot foil rolls for polished elegance, and they can also be used alone to emboss the design into your cardstock, creating a gorgeous texture. Plus, they work with a variety of media: stencils, ink blending, watercolor, and alcohol markers.” - Emily

CM696 Beautiful Day (4” x 6”)

SB362 Beautiful Day Bundle (C)

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HF119 Magnolia Branches Hot Foil Plate (E)

HF121 Peony Hot Foil Plate (E)

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CM679 Floral Imprints (4” x 6”) SB353 Floral Imprints Bundle (D)

RT101 Colorful Florals Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

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RT100 Bees and Florals Hero Transfers (6” x 8”)

Looking Glass Dies not only work well in our Compact Cutter, but are also ideal for slimline cards.

DF130 Collage Window Fancy Die (E)

DF107 Green House Looking Glass (E)

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MESSAGES & JOURNALING Add flair to your projects with a range of designs perfect for adding sentiments and phrases to your handmade cards, journals, mixed media, and other papercrafts. Our collection features a variety of fonts, sizes, and styles. The high-quality materials and precision crafting that Hero Arts is known for means that you can trust these products to deliver beautiful, crisp, and clear impressions every time.

Layer messages from this clear set over this textured cling for wild results.

CM695 Textured Compliments (4” x 6”)

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CG906 Zigzag Texture Bold Prints (6” x 6”)

Works well with the uppercase versions CL982 and DI342.

CM693 Luggage Lowercase Alphabet (4” x 6”)

DF129 Luggage Lowercase Alphabet Fancy Dies (G)

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CM698 Floral Journaling (4” x 6”)

SB363 Floral Journaling Bundle (D)

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CM697 Essential Journaling (4” x 6”)

DF087 Sentiment Strips Fancy Die (F)

This die works with all “Sentiment Strips” sets, precisely cutting out the thin messages and designs.

CM673 Everyday Sentiment Strips (4” x 6”)

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TECHNIQUE: Mixed Media The Hero Arts collection of stamps, inks, papers, and mediums is designed for cardmaking and Mixed Media projects. Start with a base, add a design element, use messages if you choose, and finish with color, layers, or dimension. Repeat, reorganize, experiment, and in the process, unlock your creativity. Visit heroarts.com/shop to see the full collection of Hero Arts products, including our Creative Essentials of ink, mediums, colors, tools, and more.

STEP 1 Build Your Base Use a rich array of products in this catalog to build your base. You can repeat this step multiple times to add layers and depth to your project.

CM700 Mixed Textures (6” x 8”)

STEP 2 Icons and Images At this step one image can be the centerpiece of your project as it sits atop various backgrounds. There are many options, limited only by imagination and mood!

D6485 Brocade (1 5/8” x 1 5/8”)

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STEP 3 Text and Words If you have a message or feeling to express, the next step is to find just the right words to set the tone for what your project says to you and others.

CM699 Encouragement Sentiment Strips (4” x 6”)

STEP 4 Mediums and Tools In this step discover the mediums and tools you need to add color, texture, and build dimension. Use inks, papers, pastes, waxes, dies, sprays, and more to bring your project to life.

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CommUNITY

The Hero Arts CommUNITY collection is a line of stamps, dies, and stencils designed to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in creative endeavors like stamping and mixed media. The designs are brainstormed by a diverse group of artists and creators from different backgrounds, and a portion of the sales from the collection supports non-profit organizations that work to promote inclusion.

CM694 Be You (4” x 6”)

SB361 Be You Bundle (C)

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This clear set works with DF087, precisely cutting out the thin messages.

DC303 Together Stamp & Cut (3” x 4”)

CM699 Encouragement Sentiment Strips (4” x 6”)

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HF120 United People Hot Foil Plate (E)

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CG908 Holding Together Cling (4.625” x 5.875”)

G6490 Live and Let Love

E6491 Go Left

H6456 American Women

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INFINITY DIES With a focus on precision and attention to detail, the Hero Arts nesting Infinity Dies are a foundational tool for cardmakers and mixed media artists alike. These high-quality metal dies are compatible with most die-cutting machines and are designed to deliver crisp, clean cuts every time. Die and Foil Plate MSRP: A $4.99 B $9.99 C $11.99 D $14.99 E $17.99 F $19.99 G $23.99 H $24.99

DF125 Journaling Photo Frame Infinity Dies (H)

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DF131 Build-a-Flower Infinity Dies (H)

DF121 Arches Infinity Dies (H)

DI846 Hexagon Infinity Dies (H)

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DF124 Scalloped Rectangles Infinity Dies (H)

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DI198 Nesting Rectangle Infinity Dies (H)

DF123 Scalloped Circles Infinity Dies (H)

DI199 Nesting Circle Infinity Dies (H)

*See more Infinity Dies at heroarts.com

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NEW

Two-Tone Sprays

WM200 Fuchsia + Gold Two-Tone Metallic Spray WM201 Royal Purple + Gold Two-Tone Metallic Spray WM202 Spring Green + Gold Two-Tone Metallic Spray WM203 Bright Yellow + Copper Two-Tone Metallic Spray WM204 Ocean Blue + Gold Two-Tone Metallic Spray

Check out these and other accessories in our online Creative Essentials catalog at: heroarts.com/2023creativeessentials

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© 2023 Hero Arts, Inc. All Rights Reserved. Printed in USA.

Catalog Artists: Ilina Crouse Mindy Eggen Jessica Frost-Ballas Lydia Fiedler Dana Joy Emily Midgett Jayne Nelson Seeka Kelly Taylor Sally Traidman Maria Willis

Creative Director: Laura Ackerman Hero Arts Design Team: Raun Edano Robin Edano Yesenia Gonzalez Manami Maeda Special Thanks: Tami Hartley Libby Hickson Gretchen Junker Aaron Leventhal Debbie Lewis Joan Mills Kelly Rasmussen Tim Urrizola Grace Wilson

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