Who doesn’t like COLOR? Or should I say who doesn’t like colorful backgrounds that are easy to make? Well, these can’t get any easier or any more colorful! Keep on reading to learn about the new Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive Inks, why you need them in your stash (if you are anything like me you better start making room for these beauties) and what they can do on paper.
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VIDEO TUTORIAL
As always, I filmed a video tutorial showing how to create this project from start to finish. I’m hoping you’ll enjoy it. Watch it below or on my Youtube channel:
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HERO ARTS HERO HUES REACTIVE INKS – WHAT ARE THEY?
Don’t be fooled, these aren’t just same old inks in new packaging, these are new formula inks entirely. These are called Hero Arts Hero Hues Reactive inks and at the moment they come in 15 beautiful colors. These are ideal for stamping and creating colorful backgrounds.
For the first background, I wanted to try and create solid color ink coverage and ink blend a sunset scene on a card. Using masking technique, Ranger ink blending tools and Spellbinders blending foams I quickly ink blended this non-traditional sunset:
Colors used: Fruit Punch, Taffy and Lemon Drop.
This ink will react to water when sprayed, dripped or misted. You can also use it without water. In fact all of the backgrounds I’m showing today were made without the use of water.
You can also use this ink direct to paper, this is how I made the sun’s reflection in the water (above), and how I created the next background (below). I started be applying Pool Party ink in the center of the panel making an impression using my ink pad alone. Next, using the technique, I added Lemon Drop, Taffy, and Key Lime Fizz color.
Next background is an ombre one featuring brush stroke like impressions on the paper using ink pads alone. I used Blue Raspberry, Key Lime Fizz, Pool Party and Blue Hawaii inks to complete this look.
Next one is my favorite. I die-cut some clouds using masking paper and cloud dies from the Color Layering Sea & Sky set and ink blended the entire background using Pool Party, Splash and Blue Hawaii inks for an ombre looking sky. Then, I re-applied the masks, the negative, and gave a soft ink blending to the clouds using lightest ink color to make them appear a bit dimensional.
All of the cards were completed with the help of black ink stamping or white heat embossing, I trimmed each panel to 4 x 5 1/4″ and foam mounted on A2 white card bases.
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the link to go directly to the product. Where available I use compensated affiliate links which means if you make a purchase I receive a small commission at no extra cost to you. Thank you so much for your support!
 Hero Arts AF420 Taffy Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF421 Fruit Punch Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF422 Creamsicle Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF423 Lemon Drop Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF424 Key Lime Fizz Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF425 Green Apple Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF426 Pool Party Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF427 Blue Raspberry Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF428 Splash Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF429 Blue Hawaii Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF430 Berry Smoothie Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF431 Thistle Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF432 Grape Slush Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF433 Fog Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts AF434 Sea Salt Reactive Ink Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts CM361 From the Vault Beach and Sea Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Hero Arts Color Layering Frame Cuts Sea and Sky Dies Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Hero Hues Cardstock – Dove White Shop at: SSS | SC | HA |
 Neenah 80LB Solar White Cardstock Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Hero Arts Black Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts White Detail Embossing Powder Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Heat Embossing Gun Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Ranger Mini Round Ink Blending Tools Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Spellbinders Circle Replacement Foam Shop at: SSS | SC | SB | AZ |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Judikins Eclipse Art Masking Tape Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Mini Misti Stamping Tool Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 White Fun Foam 12 Pack 9 x 12 Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Scor-tape 2 1/2 Inch Crafting Tape Shop at: SSS |
HOP ALONG FOR MORE INSPIRATION
I’m the last stop on this hop. You can start on the Hero Arts blog.
GIVEAWAYS!
We have gathered some fabulous prizes from our industry friends and partners for this hop.
Hero Arts: 3 $145 Gift Certificates, 3 $45 Gift Certificates | Altenew: $50 Gift Certificate | Art Impressions: $25 Gift Certificate | Ellen Hutson LLC: $50 Gift Certificate | Gina K: $100 Gift Certificate | Jennifer McGuire Ink: $100 Hero Arts Gift Certificate, 5 Share Handmade Kindness goodie bags | Laurie Willison: 2 Card Hanger Dies | Lawn Fawn: $50 Gift Certificate | My Sweet Petunia: 1 Prize Bundle (Original MISTI, a set of Creative Corners, a Cut-Align, and a bar magnet) | Online Card Classes: 5 spots in the Stamp Happy In Good Company: Hero Arts class | Pink Fresh Studio: $45 Gift Certificate | Scrapbook & Cards Today: 3 copies of Scrapbook & Cards Today Summer 2019 Issue | Scrapbook.com: $50 Gift Certificate | Simon Says Stamp: $50 Gift Certificate
Winners will be drawn from people who leave comments along the blog hop over the three days – comment all three days for more chances to win! Comment by Sunday, June 2 at 11:59 pm PST, and we will announce the winners on the Hero Arts blog the following week.
At the end of today’s blog hop I am reflecting on all those wonderful images from the vault and looking so forward to using those new inks which you have demonstrated so well.
Thank you for sharing your video. These will be something I put on my wish list.
Love your cards, especially the blue/cloudy sky you created!
As always you rise to the occasion and deliver beautiful cards Thanks for the inspiration
My goodness, I love all of these. The backgrounds are so vibrant and gorgeous!
Thank you for the tutorial on how to create these great backgrounds.
I see reactive inks in my future :0) thank you for so much great information and beautiful cards.
May need to experiment with the reactive inks
These new inks are gorgeous thanks for showing us how to use them.
Beautiful cards!!! I love the look of the ink swiping!!
Fantastic cards. So many new products and so
little time. Thanks for sharing
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I love all your cards. I like that you don’t have to add the water. Great blog hop
OH my goodness. Your color is dynamic. I love all of them so much. Beautiful. Love the way you blocked the color, too. Great job. The sentiment is so appropriate. Thank you for great inspiration.
Oh my goodness, looks like you had a lot of fun playing with the new inks.
I love the vibrant colors and the way you use them to enhance the images. Beautiful cards!
Fun cards!
Thanks for sharing so many backgrounds! I must give these inks a try!
WOW! Great CAS style cards. Thanks for the inspiration! 😀
What a beautiful set of cards ! Thank you for sharing all your tips and information in the video.
Great last post of this first day of this amazing blog hop !
Love the backgrounds you created. I think these are a must-have.
Wonderful inspiration!
Love your bright, colorful cards! Such a unique look! Very pretty.
Such beautifully bright cards! These inks are calling me.
Yana, I never tire of watching your videos. You are an excellent teacher, and inspire us with your techniques and your artistry. Thank you!
Great card
These inks are amazing and I love all the cool ways you used them! Thanks for all the inspiration – you are amazing! Congrats on 45 years Hero Arts!
Wonderful video! Love your art! I may need these inks!
Your cards are gorgeous. The new Hero Arts Reactive ink looks wonderful — can’t wait to get my hands on a few.
I love how your backgrounds pop out but don’t overtake! Beautiful colorful cards! Thank you for your how to!
Vibrant and beautiful cards.Thank you for the video on how to use them.
Loved your YT tutorial using these new inks!
Well Yana, you’ve got mom believing. I need to try these new inks. You’ve given us so many ideas we can use with your cards. Thanks for Sharing Yana
I love your bright, happy colors!
Thanks for the tutorial! Such vibrant and beautiful cards!
Beautifully crafted cards! Thank you for your generous sharing!
Yana – beautiful coloured Ink Pads. What is the name of the masking tape you used. Looked like it was a good size.
Your cards are beautiful ! I will have to wait until I can watch the video but I will do it soon ! I love them so much !
Thanks for sharing 🙂
Love the reactive inks that I’ve gotten in the Monthly Hero boxes. Your cards are great and I appreciate the video.
The bright colors on the cards are beautiful but I really love the clouds and how the look against the background.
Wow!! Your backgrounds are fabulous.
So vibrant and beautiful!
Oh what fabulous cards! Wonderfully vibrant and such clean designs – so striking!
Loved seeing you create these cards with the different applications of the new Hero Hues inks. The cloud card was my favorite.
The colors in your cards are gorgeous! I’d like to try the reactive inks.
Your backgrounds are completely amazing!! I really want to try these inks.
Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!
The new inks are so vibrant and rich for backgrounds love all the new ideas for my own adventures that can start when order this collection! Love the scenes you used the stamps from summer catalog 2019.
I LOVE these colors, thanks for showing us how the inks work.
As always, your cards are beautiful. I love the Hero Arts reactive inks because the colors are so nice and bright! Thank you!
These are all awesome! Love these vibrant colors.