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Celebrating Black History Month

February 1, 2023

Hello everyone and welcome to the Hero Arts CommUNITY. My card today is featuring the Rainbow Heroscapes  from the Hero Arts Unity Collection. This collection is very near and dear to my heart. With this being the first day of Black History Month, it was the perfect opportunity to showcase the Unity Collection.

 

Hero Arts Unity Collection

The story behind the Unity Collection started off with a conversation between Hero Arts, Pocono Pam and myself. There was a need for people of color to feel included in the paper crafting community as there were many spaces where people of color were  unrepresented as contributing artist to the community. In a conscious effort Hero Arts wanted to intentionally add diversity and inclusive within their brand.

Hero Arts Unity Collection using the Rainbow Heroscapes stamp set.

Representation is so important, as crafters and cardmakers of color need to feel support, appreciation and respect when expressing their values, experiences and skin tone in their work. We are celebrating this spirit through unity, and this collaboration is a pathway for everyone to see themselves in their art. We are all one united creative community!

Hero Arts Unity collection. Rainbow Heroscapes, Fall Glitter Paper

Out of these efforts, we created the Celebrating Black Crafters feature for the Hero Arts blog. This feature celebrated black crafters who might has felt they were not seen or represented in the industry that they love so much. By having this feature, we had the chance to meet amazing crafters and see just how much they contribute to the arts and crafts community.

 

 

Expanding this celebration was inspiring. We now have the monthly CommUNITY Feature. CommUNITY is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from a diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this papercrafting community we all love so much, but also support and empower individuals to be their authentic selves as they create and share.

Let’s celebrate Black History Month Together. I hope you are inspired to create this month using products from the Hero Arts Unity Collection. We thank you for your support over the years and can’t wait to share more products and card making inspiration with you. Remember, this collection is not just for people of color. It’s here for all to enjoy and share your authentic self with the word.

 

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Hero Arts CommUNITY Feature for 2023

January 25, 2023

Good morning everyone! Pam (pocono.pam) and I are kicking off the Hero Arts CommUnity Series feature post for 2023 on the Hero Arts blog! The Hero Arts brand was founded on the ideas of integrity, innovation, and community. This is evident as their products support and empower individuals to be their authentic, creative selves. Pam and I thank you Hero Arts, for continuing to be an essential part of our creative community.

The CommUNITY feature is about embracing and honoring the creativity of individuals who are often underrepresented. By sharing art from a diverse group of creators, we hope to not only bring inspiration to this papercrafting community we all love so much, but also support and empower individuals to be their authentic selves as they create and share. This feature is near and dear to our hearts. Being inspired by so many amazing creators and artists makes us happy. Making sure everyone is included and feels represented in this crafting community is our purpose.

Here is Pam’s beautiful card.

And here is mine.
Please stop by the Hero Arts blog to see how Pam and I created our cards using Unity Collection products.
 

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Hero Arts CommUNITY: A Celebration of Diversity in Crafting

March 16, 2022

Hey everyone. I’m on the Hero Arts blog today sharing a card for the Hero Arts CommUnity: A Celebration Of Diversity In Crafting. This is a new feature you will see on the Hero Arts blog and I’m honored to be a part of it.

To feel you are not valued in the same way others are due to your race, ethnicity, sexuality or disability is NOT okay. Seeing faces that don’t represent you in spaces we all belong is NOT okay. Having your voice silenced to make others feel comfortable is NOT okay. We all matter. We all should be seen. We all want must be heard.

Diversity is not something to be feared. It’s a beautiful process to see people of different backgrounds and cultures sharing their stories. Some might not be pretty however we learn and grow together. Representation is smiling when you see yourself on platforms that were once unreachable and shining through doors that were closed. Pulling each other through goals we only imagined. The world sees you as an incredible human and a talented artist. Grow through learning and love with all your heart. We can get there together.

Let’s create a community where all are welcomed and supported to reach their highest potential. A crafting community where you are seen and heard. A community that you feel a part of that leads with compassion and grace.

 

Hero Arts CommUnity

My card today is a representation that we can do more that what we think we are capable of.

 

 

Thank you for your continued support of Hero Arts and the Unity Collection.

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Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Countdown – August 2021

July 31, 2021

Hey everyone. It’s countdown time for the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero. I’m super excited to share a sneak peek of the upcoming kit. If you love rainbows, bold prints and stamp sets that make cardmaking stunningly beautiful, you need this kit and all the add-ons. LOL. And let me not forget to mention this gorgeous new brown cardstock coming to Hero Arts.

 

Hero Arts My Monthly Countdown August 2021

 

For my card today I used all new card stock in shades of brown. I really wanted different shares of brown card stock to add to my collection and boy did Hero Arts make it happen. These card stock colors make using different skin tones so much easier now.

 

 

 

This hands are in the new release and I absolutely love them. They will be sitting on my desk for many many months to come.

 

 

So mark your calendars and set your alarms.  The Hero Arts My Monthly Hero August 2021 will be available August 3rd, 1:00 pm EST. I can’t wait to see how much you’re going to love this kit.  Have a great day everyone and see you back here soon.

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Hero Arts: Power To The People

August 29, 2020

Morning everyone. I hope you are having a great weekend.  Today I’m featuring the Power To The People stamp set in collaboration with Hero Arts, Pocono Pam and myself.  I have a few sample cards for you as well as a quick video.

I want to explain to you how this stamp set came to be and what it means to me. Standing up for any kind of injustice is what I believe in.  I’ll share more in the video.

Power To The People

I also have links to the products I used for these cards.

I hope you find excitement and empowerment by using this stamp set.  Remember to be kind and care about other humans.

 

 

Okay here’s the video.  If you can see it here you can also watch it on my Youtube channel mzdanajoy.

Thanks for watching and don’t forget to tag us when you post your projects using this Power To The People and others from Hero Arts Unity Collection. To see the Kids United collection click here.

 


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Hey, crafty friends! I’m joining a fun Instagram Hey, crafty friends! I’m joining a fun Instagram Hop with Altenew today to celebrate the March 2023 Marvelous Monthly Series Release! Feel free to start the hop over at @altenewllc!

To celebrate this release, Altenew is giving away a $30 Gift Card to 1 winner and $15 Gift Cards to 5 winners! For a chance to win, please follow @altenewllc and mzdanajoy and leave a comment by 3/28/2023. Winners will be announced on @altenewllc’s post on 3/29/2023. What are you waiting for? Gorgeous project inspiration and fun prizes await you!

Head over to your NEXT STOP: (@auzztrinkletsncrafts 

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#altenewllc #altenew #cardmakingsupplies #cardmakers #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingideas #sharehandmadekindness
Good morning everyone. Today we have @jazzee_bella Good morning everyone. Today we have @jazzee_bella_creations as our @heroarts CommUNITY guest. Phyllis is a very talented crafter and she worked her magic with the Unity Collection. 

Please head on over to the Hero Arts blog to read her amazing crafty story. Thank you Phyllis for creating such beautiful cards. 

#heroarts #heroartsunitycollection #cardmakers #sharehandmadekindness #blackcrafters
Twin powers activate!! @twinn317 is here celebrati Twin powers activate!! @twinn317 is here celebrating our birthday week! Thank you @coopershawkvineyard for always starting our birthday off right. 

If you know, you know 😂🤷🏽‍♀️😂

#twins #goodwine #birthdayweek #thetwins #mysisterisbetterthanyours
Hey everyone. I'm on the @heroarts blog today shar Hey everyone. I'm on the @heroarts blog today sharing a tutorial made using the adorable Berry Basket Bundle. Stop by to see me create this card and for a few closeups.

Easy spring cards are all you need to get your crafty mojo going again. See you on the blog.

#heroarts #springtime #cardmakingideas  #sharehandmadekindness #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmaking #cardmakingsupplies #cardmakingtutorials
Yay the @heroarts March 2023 My Monthly Hero kits Yay the @heroarts March 2023 My Monthly Hero kits have been released. My card today is featuring the Classic My Monthly Hero Kit. Remember, Hero Arts has two monthly kits now. The Classic and the Premium.

If you're ready to grow your fruits and veggies in card form, GRAB this kit! And I just can't be any more giddy over the clay embellishments in the kit this month. Mini fruits and veggies for the win.

Make sure to swing by my blog to join the hop and to see my tutorial on this card. It's such a quick and colorful card to make. (link in bio)

#heroarts #mymonthlyhero #mymonthlyherokit #heroartsclassickit #cardmakingideas #cardmakingtutorial #handmadecards #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakersofyoutube #cardmaking #cardmakingismysuperpower
Who's ready for the next Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Who's ready for the next Hero Arts My Monthly Hero kit? If you love bright and happy colors with your veggies, get ready! 

Within this release you are going to have a super green thumb for gardening right on your cards. Mom said "eat your veggies" but I prefer to showcase them on a card!

Head on my blog for a chance to comment for a chance to win the kit!

#heroarts #mymonthlyhero #cardkits #cardmakersofinstagram #cardmakingideas #cardmaking #cardmakingismysuperpower
Good afternoon everyone. The @altenewllc March 202 Good afternoon everyone. The @altenewllc March 2023 release is now live. So many amazing products in this release. 

Here are just a few cards I made using some of the new products. You can find all the information on my blog and you can join in on the giveaway! So head on over for a chance to win! Link in bio. 

#altenew #cardmakingideas #cardmakers #newrelease #cardmakingsuperpower
Hello everyone. Have you seen the new release from Hello everyone. Have you seen the new release from @ginakdesigns and @thermoweb called Tropical Sunshine? It has summer vibes all over it.

Here is a card I made with the stamp set and coordinating stencil. I need a tropical drink with an umbrella right now.

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