Hi there! Today, I’m thrilled to be a part of an extra special blog hop collaborating between two of my very favorite stamp companies: Hero Arts and Concord and 9th! These two fantastic companies have worked together to create this awesome stamp set: HA+C9 Props Turnabout! It is now available on the Hero Arts website, and it will be available on the Concord and 9th website (as well as other retailers) as soon as July 10th! You should have arrived here from Caly Person’s blog.
From Hero Arts: Hero Arts is celebrating 45 years, and we are honored and humbled that Concord & 9th is sharing in the celebration! A special “Partners” Hero Arts + Concord & 9th 6×8 clear set, and other related products, is available on www.HeroArts.com starting June 26, and will be available online and in a store near you starting July 10.
Here’s a peek at the turnabout:
These turnabout stamps are so fun, right? It’s an amazing concept, and the results that you can get are fantastic. You can totally change the look of your turnabout depending on the color scheme that you use. I have two projects for you using the new HA+C9 Props Turnabout, as well as the coordinating Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies, so let’s get started with the details!
Confession. The turnabouts used to scare me a little. Lining the stamp up exactly right the first time seemed basically impossible. Enter: The Turnabout Jig. That thing is worth it’s weight (and a lot more, since it weighs basically nothing, ha) in gold. Between the jig and the little printed acetate guides included in the HA+C9 Props Turnabout stamps, you are set up for success! I happened to have the Hero Hues Azalea, Pebble, Nautical, Arctic, and Adriatic card stock next to each other on my desk and absolutely loved the combination, and so I used it as the basis for my cards today!
I began by stamping my HA+C9 Props Turnabout using my Misti, Turnabout jig, and four colors of Hero Arts ink: Blue Raspberry, Ultra Pink, Navy, and Wet Cement. I did all of my stamping on a panel of white card stock, then trimmed it down slightly smaller than A2 and mounted it on a panel of Nautical card stock.
I stamped the block image (included in the large 6×8 HA+C9 Props Turnabout) using the same shades of ink, as well as some silver sparkle embossing powder. I cut the image out using the Hero Arts Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies. (The stamp set was designed to work with these dies. Score for multiple uses!) I trimmed some strips of Hero Hues card stock in the same shades of ink, then layered them over the turnabout card base using foam tape, adding the rounded rectangle label over the top, as well. Super cheerful and colorful!
For my second project today, I wanted to do something that was more bold and graphic, focusing mostly on that fantastic label image included in the HA+C9 Props Turnabout. I began by trimming several strips of various widths from Hero Hues card stocks: Azalea, Pebble, Nautical, Arctic, and Adriatic. I then placed lots of very strong double sided adhesive on a panel of A2 card stock and began layering stripes of color at an angle to create a bold, custom pattern for the background! I trimmed the excess strips off of the panel to create a perfectly rectangular A2 panel.
After creating my graphic striped background, I stamped the block sentiment using Navy ink on Pebble card stock, adding the details in colored ink and the sentiment in white embossing powder. I created a frame using more Nautical card stock and the Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies, popping it up with foam adhesive around the edge of the striped background panel. I also die cut the block sentiment again using the Rounded Rectangle Infinity Dies and adhering with foam tape.
Now, for some giveaway information!
One lucky winner will receive one HA+C9 Props Turnabout set, one jig and one rounded rectangle infinity dies set. Blog hoppers have until Sunday night June 30 11:59pm PST to comment and enter. The more comments you leave, the more chances you have to win! The winner will be announced next week on the Hero Arts blog.
Your next stop on the hop is Ilina Crouse!
You always inspire me to create—thank you!
Two beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing your techniques with us !
Emily, I love your choice of colors on your turnaround stamp card. I enjoy these types of stamps, so much fun!! Your second card is awesome. I have never made a card with strips of cardstock but you have inspired me to try. Take care.
I cannot believe how many different looks you get with the same stamp set! These are gorgeous cards!
I love this sentiment and the fun colors you chose! I like the stripes of cardstock idea! Both are awesome!
Awesome work! I love your choice of colors and the designs! <3
Fabulous cards! I love the encouragement.
Beautiful! Great card.
This card would be great to use scraps and off cuts from your card stock
Your cars are incredible. Who knew what 4 turns of a this fabulous stamp would give you such amazing results. Also, your second, card, oh my gosh, I will have to learn more about this. Love it., well loved both cards. Thanks for sharing!
Great cards
Beautiful cards! How wonderful that these two companies collaborate to make great products! Such love and inspiration in this industry!
love the different versions of your card using this new set – very creative
Your cards are so great! I love the colors you used. This looks like such a fun stamp set. 🙂
Awesome creations! I love the Hero Arts & Concord & 9th! Cool Turnabout
The graphic stripes look fantastic! Turnabout stamps previously sounded pretty complicated to me too, but you and the other bloggers on this hop have convinced me I need to give them a shot. Thank you!
Nice cards. I especially like the doodly one 🙂
Great cards! The first one makes a great graduation card for a girl and love the girly nautical look of your 2nd card. I always love backgrounds made with cardstock strips!
I really like the colors you used. Thanks for the inspiration!
Your cards are inspiring….Beautiful and creative colors choices. I love the bold and graphic look of your creations. Thank you!
Beautiful cards,I love your choice of colors!
I love seeing all the different ideas. Thanks for sharing.
Awesome creations, I love this new HA and C&9 turnabout stamp!
Beautiful cards! I love the striped background!
Wow…this looks like so much fun, these are all so beautiful! thank you for the chance to win!
I like your amazing card designs.
Both cards are beautiful and I love the two different looks you created. This is a fun collaboration between Hero Arts and Concord & 9th and a tribute to Hero Arts for 45 years of excellence and to Concord & 9th for acknowledging it! 🙂
Always love your designs! Two great companies!! Turnabout stamps are a lot of fun too!
Love the two cards. One looks whimsical and the other looks almost serious.
Loved the navy frame on the second card! Very elegant!
Great colours and two fantastic card designs! What a cool stamp set, too – love that collaboration!
I really like this new collaboration set! Your colors are so pretty. Thanks for sharing your two cards.
On the first card, I really like how you set the sentiment off to the side and a bit lower. You have much creativity in your art.
So pretty! Great combo of two wonderful companies!
Fun card designs with this set!
WOW! What fun cards! Love the colors you used. Thanks for the inspiration! 😀
Your color combo is my favorite. Really really like both cards.
Love both of these cards…the colors and the offset sentiment panel on the first card!
I loved how you did on each of your cards. Great work of art on the second card.
You’re right…super cheerful and colorful. Really like the solid image stamp.
Pretty cards, pretty colors. Like the second one a lot.
I really like those rounded rectangle Dies. And every time I see one, I think of a phone case, lol. Great cards.
Gorgeous cards! Love the bold stripes, so pretty! And your photos are amazing, too.
Wonderful cards. I love the Props Turnabout stamp background and the stripes are fantastic.
Absolutely love your color choices!! So fun!!! You’ve inspired me to try the cardstock striped background!! So awesome!!!
Your creations never fail to amaze me, Emily! Love the gorgeous colors you used!
Just noticed the “fist bump” image on the stamp, cracked me up!!. Really cute card! Thanks for the chance to win these products. Happy Anniversary. Hero+Concord=♡
Beautiful cards! Love the colors and the layers on the second one.
Two great cards from two great companies, love them!
Both cards are amazing! Love the colors….
Thanks for sharing.
I love both cards!
Wonderful card…this turnabout idea is great!
Such great cards. I really like them both and I love the colours you used. That new turnabout stamp is fantastic. Hero Arts and C9 are two awesome companies.
These colors look amazing together. I don’t think I have used th together before. But certainly will try it now.
Emily, I love both of your cards today, and they both just feel like summer to me as well!! I’m terrified of turnabout stamps, but I’ve decided I just need to dive in and just do it. Thanks for such great inspiration today!
Wow, Emily, both of your cards are fantastic!
Aww.. such a beautiful set of cards,,
I like the card with the off-set sentiment.
Beautiful cards so inspiring.
So pretty. Thanks Emily!
Definitely need to have this stamp set. Love both companies.
Nice take on the turnabout and the stamps.
Fabulous cards , love the colors and Hero Arts and Concord and 9th you rock
Love your dynamic color choices. Great stamp and congrats to Hero Arts!
Love that the strips match the ink color on your cards. They look so clean and crisp. Nice.
I really like the cards you made, and I love the collaboration set! I think my favorite one you did is the angled strips of paper…love the boldness of that one. Thanks!
I really love your cards!! The color choices are really cool. I also really like your second card. It’s on the retro side and it’s awesome!!
Awww.. what a stunning card.. just wowww ..
Love the way you used the turnabout with the bold colors. Your cards are amazing!
I was wondering if anyone was going to make a card with just the sentiment piece! Great card
Gorgeous cards.
Love these color combos! This turn about set is truly awesome, thanks for the inspiration and happy anniversary to HA!
Lovely cards with this fun new set!
So sweet and fun! Thanks for sharing…
Both of your cards are wonderful. I am really liking this collaboration between Hero Arts and Concord & 9th.
I love the turnabout stamps and this one is so fun. Lovely cards.
Great ideas!
I agree…the turnabout stamps are intimidating (which is why I haven’t purchased any … yet!). Its good to hear that even pros like you and Kathy Rac struggle sometimes. Oh, and that pen…goes so perfectly with these cards 🙂
Your cards are always so beautiful. I agree – the jig is a huge help with the turnabouts. I really love this new turnabout set. Thank you for your inspiration.
I recently used a turnabout stamp for the first time , boy does that jig work like a charm! I had been intimidated by that stamp for nearly a year! Gorgeous cards!
Super gorgeous cards. Love the Nautical vibe, however I could see this as a 4th of July card with a color change. Love your layouts and use of the turnabout stamp as so versatile. Appreciate your sharing of your talents and inspiration. Happy 45th Anniversary Hero Arts!
Love both cards. Thanks for sharing
All of your cards are beautiful
Lovely .. love your colors
This stamp set would be a great one to own as it is so encouraging & versatile. I really like the colours you used on the first card & love the striped colours on the second one.
Lovely cards with a great new stamp set. Thanks for sharing your inspiration on this blog hop.
Thanks for sharing your beautiful cards. Amazing stamp set.
Fantastic cards! I love all the stripes!
Love the stripes! And the off center sentiment was a nice take on the turnabout card.
Lov8e your cards. This is an amazing set!
such pretty cards, Emily
Stunning, This set is so versatile!
I’m with you; that turn-about jig is the cat’s meow! Lovely cards; I especially like that bold-striped background on the second. Thank you
Great cards! Loving this turn about! Tyfs!
Your color pairings are perfect! I love the bold, rich colors you used on your cards. 🙂
Really great cards – love your colour schemes
I love your cards and I love this blog hop! Everything about this – the stamps, the collaboration, all the designers and their ideas – so much fun!
I like the colors you chose for your awesome cards.
Great cards! I like the way you offset the sentiment for the first card and the striped background you created for the second one. Thanks for sharing!
Loved the cards! I especially like the card with the bold stripes in the background! Stunning!
Great cards and such a fun unique stamp!
Emily, you did not disappoint! 2 beautiful cards! Thank you for sharing!!
Love the contrast between your two cards! Great colors and products, right? and in the right hands they do wonders!
Great cards!! The turnabouts scared me too until I got the jig! In love with them now!!!
Awesome cards! Love these turnabouts!!
Love this stamp set!
Fun cards! Love the inspiration along the collaboration hop!
Strong look and great for men too x
I love your cards – fun and happy cards!
Great color combinations. Love the second card too, that can be either for a gal or a gent.
Lovely designs and palettes on these cards.
I love the card using strips from several different colors of cardstock! Such a great and unique idea!
These are such fun cards! Thanks for the ideas.
both of your cards are fabulous. thanks for sharing your ideas with us.
This is really nice with stripes! Good thinking!
thanks for the inspiration!
Beautiful choice of colors – both cards are wonderful! Thanks for sharing!
Fabulous cards! I love the colours and the different styles of both!
What a perfect way to use everything in your stash, even scraps!
Love both versions of your card. Thanks for sharing your inspiration.
Wow! I love that card with the striped background. All I can say is why didn’t I ever think of that. I think it may be your color choices are making my eyes pop. I just love that bold color statement. Thanks for sharing!
Both cards are great. I am especially digging the one with the stripe background.
Love the stripes on the second card.
Makes a dramatic background and
the black framing adds to that.
Fantastic card. thanks for sharing.
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Awesome cards. I really love the striped card! It’s such a great use for scraps too.
I love this new turnabout, so much like school doodles! The colors you chose are perfect and I really love the stripes background on the second card too!