Tuesday, January 29, 2013

Exciting News!

A Blog Named Hero is having a hop today so you can meet the new Design Team members.

That's right, I'm so excited to let you know that I'm joining the A Blog Named Hero Design Team! Woo hoo!
For those who follow my blog, you know I have a love (or some might say an obsession) with all things Hero Arts so there's no better place to share it than at A Blog Named Hero.

For those who are new to my inky world, here's a little bit of info about me:
  1. I love stamping.
  2. I'm Canadian and I live just outside the capital city, Ottawa.
  3. I'm married (25 years in May, yikes that makes me feel old).
  4. I love stamping.
  5. I love Hero Arts.
  6. I've been involved in papercrafting for about 20 years.
  7. I speak Hungarian and some French.
  8. I love stamping.
  9. I'm a pretty great cook and baker.
  10. I can't draw or cut anything straight without the help of a ruler and gridlines.
  11. I love Hero Arts.
  12. I've never had a cup of coffee. Ever. I'm a tea drinker.
  13. I am crazy about all things leafy. Leaf stamps, leaf art, leaf photos...
  14. My favorite stamp company is Hero Arts.
  15. I really, really love stamping.
Now, enough about me let's get on with my CAS card to celebrate my announcement!
Sue McRae Hello
One of my crafty resolutions for this year is to use more of my scraps and bits on my projects and that's what I've done with this card.

The thin strips of woven paper are cut from a piece of background paper I made using Distress Inks, Frost White Pigment Ink and the Friend Definition stamp.  I wasn't pleased with the result of the background when I first made it but kept it anyway thinking I could use it at some other point for something and am glad I did.  I really like the ombre effect with the blue shades and how the strips frame the weed image.

So the moral here is to keep your inked and coloured stamped pieces, even if you don't like them because you never know when or how they might come in handy.

Your next stop on the hop is Cristina, please stop by and give her some love.

Here's a list of the complete Design Team in case there's a snag along the way. 



Thanks for hopping along today!



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46 comments:

  1. aagaJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:11 PM

    Gratulálok! ;)

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  2. LinJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:22 PM

    YIPPEE!! BIG hugs and congrats, Sue! You are perfect for the job - so pleased to hear this news!!

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  3. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    Congratulations Sue!!! So happy to see you here! :) Great card!!!

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  4. Wanda G (stampcat)January 29, 2013 at 5:36 PM

    Hi Sue! Great card for this exciting day! Can't wait to stamp more with you! :-)

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  5. Leslie HannaJanuary 29, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    But do you love STAMPING? I'm still not sure. :D Great card!

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  6. UnknownJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    Welcome to this super DT. I am from Canada so am happy to see you as a representative from here! Your card is beautiful!

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  7. Virginia L.January 29, 2013 at 6:10 PM

    Congrats, Sue! You are the ideal DT for ABNH!! Looking forward to be inspired from your beautiful stamping!

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  8. dianaJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Congrats! And lovely card - you make 'weeds' look good. ;-)

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  9. Lucy NewtonJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:23 PM

    Sue you are a very talented lady, I am very happy to be with you on the same team. We have so much in common, I also love cooking and baking and leaves and Canada is such a beautiful country! Your card is very elegant and I love blue so is a winner for me!!!

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  10. Cindy C.January 29, 2013 at 6:28 PM

    Congrats Sue! Love reading the fun facts about you. And what a gorgeous CAS card!

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  11. BarbJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    YAY!! WOO, HOO!! I could have guessed they'd choose you, Sue - you are so perfect for their team! So happy for you - huge congrats! :)

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  12. rcwidow (Linda)January 29, 2013 at 6:56 PM

    Congrats! Love your card! I am trying to use more scraps too.

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  13. CrisJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Sue, your card is so elegant! I love that CAS look, it's gorgeous! I can't wait to get to meet you more and continue to "stalk" your blog for inspiration! ;-)

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  14. Kelly BoothJanuary 29, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Such a PRETTY Card Sue....Love this and congrats!!!

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  15. judkajudiJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:04 PM

    Congratulations on your new position!! Love your work; this blue card is no exception!!!

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  16. MSJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    So...you sort-of like stamping?? LOL. I'm excited to get to know you more, welcome to the team!. I love your style! Maybe some CAS will rub off on me!

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  17. cheironJanuary 29, 2013 at 7:18 PM

    Great to learn all your fun facts Sue! Gorgeous card. Welcome to the Design Team!

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  18. Kelly LatevolaJanuary 29, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Welcome to the team Sue! We're so happy to have you :) Your card is just beautiful, the background strips look amazing!

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  19. Kathy (krolski)January 29, 2013 at 8:52 PM

    YAY! Congrats Sue! So happy for you. Love your CAS card!

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  20. TrinhJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Woo hoo, congrats to you, Sue! You are so talented and I am so happy for you. Beautiful card; love the thin strips!

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  21. donna mikasaJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    Congrats to you, Sue! I hope you have tons of fun and here's to more inky fingers! Your card is gorgeous, and I love how you used up some scraps!

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  22. pcmJanuary 29, 2013 at 9:12 PM

    congrats sue!

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  23. WidaJanuary 29, 2013 at 10:15 PM

    YEAH! I am so glad to be designing for ABNH with you! and your card is just my style a little edgy and a whole lot of pretty

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  24. NonaJanuary 29, 2013 at 11:40 PM

    Woot! Big congrats to you, Sue! I am so happy for you! And I love your card! Such clever use of scraps. Looking forward to more of your lovely and inspiring cards!

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  25. Michele GrossJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:11 AM

    Super exciting! Congrats! I'm sure you'll have a wonderful time, and that is quite a team!! Yay!

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  26. KelleyJanuary 30, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    The strips and weave caught my eye right away. Love your use of the 'rejects.'

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  27. TinaJanuary 30, 2013 at 2:42 AM

    Dear Sue, I am so happy you joined the team. I really look forward to `stamp` with you. I love the elegant feel of your card and tiny stripes are so cool.

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  28. CinnamonSallyJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Congratulations Sue, love your fist ABNH card!!

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  29. MariëtteJanuary 30, 2013 at 6:49 AM

    Congrats, and lovely CAS card. The elegant weed set is one of my favorites.

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  30. Felicia - Scrapper in the MakingJanuary 30, 2013 at 9:55 AM

    Well Congratulations SIS! Glad you made the team as you are ubber talented. I say SIS because my last name(married) is McRae too. So I feel like your my "Sister from another Mister"...LOL! Anyhew I look forward to seeing your Beautiful Creations. Smooches...

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  31. Robin K.January 30, 2013 at 10:03 AM

    Congrats Sue!! They couldn't have selected a better designer! Love your first card as ABNH designer!

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  32. Christine KiehlJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Sue! New visitor/follower! So nice to meet you and welcome you to the Hero design team! Congrats! In reading your introduction; I think you love stamping? is that right? LOL! I do too! I love Hero Arts also and the Hero blog. I love the woven card, very clever! THank you for sharing ! jellybeankahler@yahoo.com

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  33. dawnaJanuary 30, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Wow!! With just a few tweeks to your 'about me' list, any of my friends would have thought I had written that!! Glancing through your blog shows we even have a similar stamping style and are drawn to the same colors! Your card is beautiful! Welcome to the ABNH Design Team!

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  34. Janet a.k.a. swanlady21January 30, 2013 at 12:04 PM

    Congrats on joining the team. Love that blue!

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  35. Holly SaveurJanuary 30, 2013 at 4:48 PM

    Gefeliciteerd!(congrats in Dutch)
    Great card!

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  36. LauraJane:)January 30, 2013 at 6:29 PM

    I LOVE stamping TOO! GREAT woven paper border.

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  37. truetome1970January 30, 2013 at 9:48 PM

    I love stamp also!!!! Great border!! HBD Julie!

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  38. StephanieJanuary 30, 2013 at 10:20 PM

    Beautiful card! So happy to have you on the team! PS - I've never drank coffee either, but I hate the smell and anything with a coffee flavor! blech!

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  39. EfratJanuary 31, 2013 at 2:24 PM

    Beautiful. I love the fact that you know Hungarian.

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  40. Cat CraigJanuary 31, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Lovely card, congratulations!

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  41. Lisa CarrollFebruary 1, 2013 at 2:02 PM

    Congratulations, Sue! So very happy for you.. you will LOVE it! Can't wait to see what you and the rest of the team have in store for us! And it's fun to learn a bit about you.. so apparently you like Hero Arts, huh? Heehee.. :) Your card is simply gorgeous! I am in LOVE with the paper weaving, it's genius! Congrats again! xo

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  42. ChristineFebruary 1, 2013 at 4:53 PM

    Sue, I'm in love with your cards and your style for quite a while now and I feel honored to be on one team with you!
    Great card again!
    Christine

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  43. Karen L KFebruary 1, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    Congrats and a very pretty card. I throw all my little tidbits and stamped stuff I don't use right away in my "card making" box.

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  44. DorisFebruary 3, 2013 at 12:27 PM

    Are you SURE you love stamping? You only mentioned it 4 times LOL! Seriously tho, your card is beautiful. BTW, I'm married 46 years (to the same man) and don't feel old yet!

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  45. TaheerahFebruary 3, 2013 at 4:58 PM

    I get the feeling you are *slightly* excited about joining this team, lol! Congrats on your appointment, I'm sure you will rock it! Great starter card to share, love those colours!

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  46. MaryHFebruary 3, 2013 at 10:44 PM

    Congratulations on your new assignment. I know you'll do a fantastic effort. And I already knew you loved stamping (it shows!) and could guess you might just love Hero Arts! What's not to love about H.A. Looking forward to seeing your beautiful cards as you post. This one is a beauty...but then - they always are. Love this color scheme especially. Good idea on the woven strips. TFS

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