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.
Thanks for the great tips on using these new inks Yana! And the tip about the Spellbinders foams too. Love your videos because you always have lots of info and beautiful cards!
Thanks for sharing a video about the Hero Arts inks. As usual you did a wonderful job on all your cards.
Brenda West
I like the way the colors blend so nicely
Oh my, new inks. They are so vibrant.
Loved your video on how to use the inks. Bright colors, fun cards! Thanks!
Love the vibrancy of these inks.
Love how vibrant these inks are!
Love the stamps and the inks you used in all the examples
Bright and beautiful. Great colors.
Beautiful cards Yana but you always make such beautiful cards. I get lots of great ideas from you! Happy birthday Hero Arts!
Beautiful cards! Love the simplicity and variation in colors.
Great video, thanks for sharing. Bright, beautiful inks!
Such nice, bright colors.
What a lovely project, thanks for the inspirational idea! Hero Arts products are always so fun to use.
Carol B
Thanks for the ideas Yana! I look forward to seeing more with these inks!
Great overview of the new inks. I love the simple black stamping on the colorful backgrounds.
Love how you used these gorgeous colors!
Your cards are beautiful! I love all the colors!
Your cards show off the new colors beautifully. Your color combinations are playful and fun.
Gorgeous cards, love the backgrounds with the wonderful new inks. The stamping looks fabulous, congrats to Hero for 45 years!
Thanks for showing the different techniques for the reactive inks. Your cards are so bright and fun!
Your cards are amazing! I love the bright cheerful colors you used on your cards.
Yana, thank you for the tutorial on using these inks.
These inks look amazing!! They are so vibrant.
These new colours are gorgeous! I love the variety of backgrounds you created, and different ways of using the inks. Thanks for sharing!
These inks are so bright and crisp, really amazing colors
Thanks for sharing your talents with us and for a very helpful video. Cute cards
I can always depend on you for amazing colors. Love bright colors and your cards.
Yana, thank you for sharing your cards, so pretty. These reactive inks are so fun and you are the first you tuber I watched learning to use them!!! Thanks again!
Yana, your cards are so pretty and I so enjoy watching, and listening, to your videos. thanks for the time you spend making them. Congrats to Hero Arts on their 45th Anniversary!
Love the new inks. I sure admire your creativity.
You have a wonderful perspective of design and these inks look so bright and vibrant! Can’t wait to see them in person. Thanks so much for this inspiration! 🙂
Your cards are a fab showcase for these new inks. The quick and easy backgrounds are lovely paired with the images. Thanks for sharing your tips and the technique video.
Thank you for the tutorial, love the new Hero Hues reactive inks!
Love your work! The colors are beautiful!
such a pretty cards thank you for the video . happy 45th anniversary hero arts .. such great products heres me hoping to win
Great cards. Thanks for the great inspiration.
Love all your card designs and ideas on those fun inks!
I can’t wait to get my hands on some of these water reactive inks. They look luscious!
I need to try some of the new inks. I love the beautiful colors in your cards! This is the first time I’ve made it all the way through a blog hop! Everyone had such great work!
Love your gorgeous cards!
Love how you used the new inks on your cards.They are absolutely delicious !!!
I love the vibrant colors. I think I need thosemjnks!!
These are stunning cards! The colors are so vibrant!
What a very pretty set of cards. Love this new ink.
Yes, indeed…I REALLY need all of these inks! Thanks for all the great ideas for backgrounds.
Nice and simple
Love your card! Thanks for the inspiration!
You make using the new inks very easy. I think I will have to try them. Thanks for a great video
Nice bright beautiful cards!!! … Hero arts was always known for the bright colors back in the day, too! Nice way to celebrate 45 years.