Hello everyone and thank you so much for stopping by today to help celebrate Hero Arts Holiday 2016 Release (more about this below).
Hero Arts 2016 Holiday catalog (browse it here or below) is filled with amazing inspiration, beautiful products, and better yet fantastic products. The one product that stood out most and the one I loved most was the set of Paper Layering Snowflakes dies. Paper Layering is a unique line of dies that create only partial die cut designs and allow for beautiful 3D effects. If you are a subscriber of my blog you might have already seen my cards with the Paper Layering Palm Tree and also Paper Layering Pineapple dies.
Today I’d like to share a closer look at the Paper Layering Snowflake dies and show you a Clean & Simple card created with their help.
VIDEO TUTORIAL
I’ve filmed a video tutorial where I am sharing everything in detail. You can watch it below or on my Youtube channel.
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CARD DETAILS
The Paper Layering Snowflake dies can be used with or without the outer frame die (watch my video above to see the difference). To achieve the look I have on my cards you’ll need to use just the snowflakes, no frame dies. Here I layered 3 snowflake dies onto a panel created out of white cardstock and taped them in place with washi tape, I die cut one corner of my panel, flipped the dies and taped them onto the other corner and die cut again.
I wanted to add a bit of shine and sparkle to this card, so I layered silver glitter paper under my die cut panel so that silver glitter would show through the snowflakes. I’m sharing another card below where I’ve layered gold glitter paper.
To create my sentiment I used two stamp sets – Holiday Messages and Tags and Christmas Messages. I heat embossed my images in Platinum embossing powder onto white cardstock and cut out with my scissors (there are matching dies available).
After I foam mounted the frames onto the die cut panel and foam mounted my panel onto a light gray card base I adhered a gold sequin inside each snowflake and also added a small clear droplet from Pretty Pink Posh. I also adhered several clear beads – they create the illusion of snow that is about to melt.
When creating a card like this keep in mind that it would need to be hand delivered and mailed in a box to preserve the 3D effect these snowflakes provide.
SIMILAR CARD FROM HERO ARTS HOLIDAY CATALOG
Like I mentioned I have another similar card using the same supplies. The difference here is in the colors of glitter paper and cardstock and also embossing powder. My frames were heat embossed onto vellum here and only the top frame was foam mounted.
 
 
 
 
ADDITIONAL INSPIRATION
I had a blast creating projects with the new products from Hero Arts. Here are a few additional cards I made using new goodies.
 
 
Season’s Greetings – using same Holiday Messages and Tags stamps and Snowflake Bold Prints background stamp. Images heat embossed in Brass Embossing Powder.
 
 
To My Dearest Friend – using Color Layering Deer stamp set, a sentiment from the Christmas Messages set and the following ink colors: Soft Vanilla, Soft Apricot, Pumpkin Pie, Cup O’ Joe to stamp the deer.
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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 Paper Layering Snowflakes with Frames DI196 Shop at: SSS | SCÂ | HA |
 Hero Arts Holiday Messages and Tags CL983 Shop at: SSS | SCÂ | HA |
 Hero Arts Christmas Messages CM100 Shop at: SSS | SCÂ | HA |
 Hero Arts Snow Layering Papers PS610 Shop at: SSS | SC | HA | AZ |
 Hero Arts Platinum Embossing Powder PW117 Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum Die Cutting and Embossing Machine Shop at: SC | SB | AZ |
 Simon Says Stamp Fog Gray Cardstock Shop at: SSS |
 Tim Holtz Idea-ology 2015 Deco Sheets Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 EK Success Craft Tweezers Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Versamark Watermark Emboss Ink Pad Shop at: SSS | HA | AZ |
 Best Creation Big Squares 3D Foam Tape Adhesive Shop at: SSS |
 EK Success Powder Tool Applicator Shop at: SSS | SC | AZ |
 Crystal Ninja Crystal Katana Mixed Media Pick Up Tool Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Sakura Quickie Glue Pen Shop at: SSS | AZ |
 Be Creative Tape 3MM ROLL Double Sided Sookwang Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh 4MM Clear Droplets (small) Shop at: SSS | PPP |
 Pretty Pink Posh 6MM Metallic Rose Gold Sequins Shop at: SSS |
 Pretty Pink Posh Sparkling Clear Seed Beads Shop at: SSS |
I love the snowflake card absolutely gorgeous! Feeling inspired!
Love all the snowflakes!! That layering die is so nice — might have to shop soon!!
Beautiful cards! I love the way the snowflakes pop off of the page!!!
Yana, all of your cards are sooo pretty! Love seeing the different paper layering snowflakes cards…
Very classy cards . Great video always makes me want to get out and stamp
These are all stunning cards. The one with a bit of light blue is my favorite! I guess it’s time to start making my holiday cards!
These are so beautiful!! And thanks for the video!
Just finished watching your video. You work magic with these products. Stunning!
Very nice cards. I took a look at the catalog too. I really like seeing examples of how to use the product too. Helps my imagination.
Such beautiful snowflakes! I love the dimension of the ones that are partially die cut.
Beautiful cards. Love the color layering. Thanks for sharing.
Stunning cards!
Love that snowflake!
Oh great! So now I’ve gotta add these snowflake stamps & dies to my list of “Have to Have”! 🙂 Thanks for the gorgeous inspiration.
Love your lovely snowflake card
As always, your cards are so beautiful, Yana! Love them all so much!
Beautiful as always Yana. Thanks.
As always, absolutely breathtaking! You are so inspiring! Thank you for being you!
Lovely elegant cards! The snowflake die is beautiful. I love your work, Yana. The release is wonderful!
so lovely!
Oh my your card is absolutely GORGEOUS!!!!! Love it and Hero Arts:)
Beautiful cards.
So pretty. I like the sparkle and dimension.
Love snowflakes so your projects make my heart happy! Thanks for sharing.
Stunning cards with the snowflakes and embossing! Love your dear friend card, too!
Very sophisticated looks, beautiful!
Beautiful, very elegant cards!
Classy cards. Love the sparkle on the snowflake card.
Love that snowflake die. All of the cards are elegant and lovely.
I love the paper layering dies!
So many options!
Thanks for sharing all your wonderful cards 🙂
It is a good thing that I am home alone!! I sound like Meg Ryan in the diner scene from Harry Met Sally as I gaze at your breathtaking creations!! I adore the 3D pop up snowflake card and then you go and show me the second and third cards!! Magical, magnificent, stunning, breathtaking, awesome and AMAZING all describe my feelings towards them!! You are an awe inspiring designer! TFS!
Your use of the paper layering die is exquisite, love the sparkle under the snowflakes! Each of your cards is new and refreshing, so much inspiration on using the new Hero Arts collection. Thanks for sharing!
Wow, these cards look great!
These 3D dies are just amazing and add so much texture to the cards. Your snowflakes are lovely and the deer is beautiful. Great card with the dear friend sentiment.
Good Lord I love these cards. Hero Arts has a great release and I adore the snowflakes! Big fan of your site too!
So beautiful and elegant, Yana. Love these.
Fantastic cards. Thank you for making the video, sharing your designs and being part of this Hero Arts new release winter blog hop giveaway.
Love all the gold on your cards! Thanks for the inspiration!
Awesome cards! I love the way the snowflakes pop off the page!!!
Beautiful use of snowflakes!
Love them all! Can’t wait till the holidays.
I love the 3Dsnowflakes, and the glitter paper behind it really makes the design pop!
The 3D snowflake card and the embossing is beautiful.
I really love these cards with the 3 dimensional cuts! I have the pineapple but really love the snowflakes!
Amazing cards! Love the 3D snowflake and the embossed snowflakes. They are wonderful!
Gorgeous cards! They are so elegant! That snowflake die is amazing!
Beautiful cards! I have bookmarked your video so I can go back and watch it – I really love those snowflakes and how you used them!
Your cards are always beautiful and elegant. I love watching you create, you are such an inspiration!
I can always count on you for sparkly cards. Love them!
TThe snowflake card is elegant and the snowflakes are so unique. You are a very talented lady!