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Folk Art Backgrounds 3 Ways (Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April 2024 Release)

April 1, 2024April 2, 2024 by nicholspohr

Hey there, crafty creators! Prepare for some exciting inspiration with the latest products from the Hero Arts April 2024 My Monthly Hero Release! Today, I am showcasing a set of three cards, all using the same colors and supplies but with backgrounds created on different colored cardstock: black, white, and kraft! The outcomes are truly amazing! In the video tutorial, I provide insights on stenciling on black cardstock, simple ways to produce cards in bulk, coloring die cuts with Olo Markers, and much more!

Each month I create project(s) with the Hero Arts My Monthly Hero Add Ons ONLY giving you ideas and inspiration for incorporating the add-ons into your projects!

Affiliate links are used throughout this post at no additional cost to you. This allows me to keep bringing you content. Thank you all for your support! 

Video Tutorial

Folk Art Background 3 Ways

Products featured:

  • Hero Arts Color Layering Folk Art Stencils
  • Hero Arts Bird Family Fancy Die
  • Hero Arts Folk Animals Bundle
  • More supplies linked in the supply list at the bottom of this post

OLO MARKERS

  • R 0.5, 1.7
  • Green: YG 8.5, 8.7
  • Yellow: Y0 2.2, 2.5

Supplies

Below you will find links to the supplies used to create this project(s). Click the thumbnails to start shopping. Where available I use compensated affiliate links at no extra cost to you. Your support helps me to keep bringing you new projects and videos. Thank you!

Hero Arts Color Layering Folk Art…
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Hero Arts Folk Animals Clear Stamp…
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Hero Arts Cling Stamp Positive Script…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Tim Holtz Distress Oxide Ink Pad…
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Hero Arts Pigment Ink Pad UNICORN…
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Hero Arts CLEAR EMBOSSING AND…
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Hero Arts WHITE EMBOSSING POWDER…
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Neenah Cardstock Environment 100 LB…
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Rainbow Splash Cardstock Black rsc16
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Neenah Cardstock Classic Crest Ultra…
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Hero Arts Translucent Sunset Hero…
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Simon Says Stamp Place And Pierce…
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Altenew Stampwheel Multi Purpose Tool…
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Picket Fence Studios Pint-Sized Paper…
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Waffle Flower BLENDING BRUSHES WFT021
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Paper Pouncers – White – Picket Fence…
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MISTI Precision Glue Press mistipgp
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Simon Says Stamp 3D FOAM SQUARES…
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Shopping

Click the thumbnails below to shop the entire April 2023 Hero Arts Release. Affiliate links used.

Hero Arts Color Layering Folk Art…
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Hero Arts Clear Stamps Folk Art cm760…
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Hero Arts Floral Trove Stencil sa274…
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Hero Arts Bird Family Fancy Dies…
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Hero Arts Folk Fox Fancy Die df198 –…
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Hero Arts Tri-Fold Garden Birds Fancy…
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Hero Arts Folk Animals Clear Stamp…
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Hero Arts Clear Stamps Folk Animals…
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Giveaway

We will give away a $50 gift card, drawn from the comments left across the hop. Enter by Sunday, April 7th at 11:59pm PT, and the winner will be announced on the Hero Arts blog the following week.

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Hero Arts

Hero Arts Creative Team:

Channin Pelletier

Heather Ruwe

Ilina Crouse

Jennifer Kotas

Karen Brown

Mindy Eggen

Pocono Pam

Rosie Lopez

Seeka

Special Guests:

Jennifer McGuire

Nichol Spohr <—- you are here.

Emily Midgett

Essie

This post is part of the Hero Arts April 2023 Release Blog Hop.

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27 thoughts on “Folk Art Backgrounds 3 Ways (Hero Arts My Monthly Hero April 2024 Release)”

  1. Avra Williams says:
    April 1, 2024 at 12:36 pm

    These are stunning!

  2. Meghan Kennihan says:
    April 1, 2024 at 1:56 pm

    I LOVE this bird and your different backgrounds and colors!

  3. Noreen Patterson says:
    April 1, 2024 at 2:55 pm

    Lovely cards – I really like the folk art designs from Hero Arts. Thank you

  4. Eve G. says:
    April 1, 2024 at 3:02 pm

    Wow, this black one. Absolutely GORGEOUS!!

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  6. Jeanne Rice says:
    April 1, 2024 at 3:24 pm

    OMG! Love the cards. Can’t decide which one is my favorite. Just gorgeous.

  7. Gab says:
    April 1, 2024 at 5:48 pm

    These are so pretty

  8. Sue D says:
    April 1, 2024 at 6:53 pm

    Love the colors on these cute folk art cards.

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  10. Sharon Gullikson says:
    April 1, 2024 at 11:38 pm

    Aye aye aye, these are all wonderful! I LOVE the folk art look. LOVE!

  11. Lauryne Cunningham says:
    April 2, 2024 at 6:37 am

    These cards are gorgeous! I love the black one!

    1. Orit Viderman says:
      April 3, 2024 at 9:19 am

      Beautiful cards. I love the coloring.

  12. Cathy Thurber says:
    April 2, 2024 at 8:58 am

    I absolutely love how you made the same card but with 3 different backgrounds. Each card has its own look. I think my favorite is the black base, but I love them all!

  13. Stacey Kowbel says:
    April 2, 2024 at 9:13 am

    Fantastic design – so gorgeous! My favourite is definitely the black background!

  14. Maureen Reiss says:
    April 2, 2024 at 11:51 am

    I love these!!!! Beautiful stenciling!!!

  15. Cheri says:
    April 2, 2024 at 12:30 pm

    These cards are beautiful, Nichol! I love all 3 backgrounds, & that each card has a totally different look! I enjoy seeing (& learning) different ways to make a variety of cards, while using the same supplies!

  16. Patty Eifert says:
    April 2, 2024 at 2:35 pm

    Love all of these but my favorite is the one with the black background!!

  17. Donna Tuschoff says:
    April 2, 2024 at 3:35 pm

    So pretty

  18. CYNTHIA SWINTON says:
    April 2, 2024 at 7:04 pm

    I love the color pallet you choose. Especially the black background and the light colors on top.

  19. Lori says:
    April 3, 2024 at 6:50 am

    My favorite is the card with the Black background, it really makes the details of the card “pop”
    Thanks for sharing.

  20. Kathy Leitch says:
    April 3, 2024 at 12:57 pm

    I love your cards! They remind me of something from Scandinavia!

  21. Denise Bryant says:
    April 3, 2024 at 11:44 pm

    Such a different look with each of the backgrounds! All of them are beautiful! I’m partial to the kraft one!

  22. Lesley Calabria-Brown says:
    April 4, 2024 at 1:41 am

    These cards are all just fabulous! The color combos are stunning, Nichol! I especially love the black card…and the craft card…oh, and the white one! LOL…I can’t choose!

  23. Kelley says:
    April 4, 2024 at 12:14 pm

    Love the three different versions of the card. All are beautiful. Can’t wait to try this when my kit arrives.

  24. Sheri Kempke says:
    April 5, 2024 at 4:41 pm

    I love these folk art inspired cards, the bird is gorgeous and all the different ways you have used it is terrific! Thanks for the inspiration!

  25. robiw says:
    April 6, 2024 at 10:23 am

    So darling! I love the different backgrounds — they give each card a distinct vibe! (Love the Rustic Wilderness — who knew?)

  26. Susan K Kment says:
    April 7, 2024 at 1:24 pm

    Amazing!

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