Friday, November 11, 2011

A Hero Arts Christmas Tree!


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Thanks to the FABULOUS Shari Carroll you can now build your own sparkling Christmas tree from tiny buttons and gems! Watch the video below to learn how!



Have yourself a merry little white Christmas by adding Hero Arts Soft Sand Ink to the background, a dash of Hero Arts Clear Card Buttons and Earth Buttons, a pinch of Earth Dots and FINALLY a sprinkle of Hero Arts Pearls!

And, don't forget to add in Hero Arts Felt Snowflakes for the perfect touch to your holiday card :)

Now, the WINNER FROM YESTERDAY'S BLOG, Felt At Its Finest... Congratulations to Colleen!! Please email me at Fran@SimonSaysStamp.com to claim your prize :)

In remembrance of Veteran's Day here are some products to honor those who served our country and their families. Happy Veteran's Day!


Liberty 6 x 6 Paper Pad


Liberty Epoxy Brads


Iwo Jima Cling Stamp


Patriotic Wrap

Who would like some blog candy!?!?



Join our following and comment on this blog post, and you could win the beautiful Hero Arts stamp set (not available for re-sale)!! The winner will be announced Monday! Good luck crafters :)

Stay Crafty!
:) Fran



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76 comments:

  1. BunnyfreakNovember 11, 2011 at 2:26 PM

    Love the button tree. Stunning. Happy Anniversary.

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  2. CherylNovember 11, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    Oooh, your card is so pretty! I love the buttons.

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  3. Shu-WenNovember 11, 2011 at 2:30 PM

    I saw that Christmas tree card on the Hero Arts blog. It's lovely. :)

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  4. Weenie ThomasNovember 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM

    The buttons are so cute. Thanks for sharing the technique

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  5. JaneNovember 11, 2011 at 2:38 PM

    This litle tree is awesome. Lovely idea!TFS!

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  6. PenniNovember 11, 2011 at 2:41 PM

    Wow I love this fantastic button tree. Thanks for the video.

    Hugs
    Penni
    X

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  7. UnknownNovember 11, 2011 at 2:59 PM

    That Iwo Jima Stamp is awesome! Love your beautiful Christmas tree card!

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  8. Miriam PrantnerNovember 11, 2011 at 3:05 PM

    Love all the white and buttons on this card!

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  9. momiNovember 11, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Shari's button tree is so amazing, love it by far! She is such a talented lady. I need to buy some clear button now... :)

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  10. Larissa HeskettNovember 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    CONGRATS COLLEEN!! =)
    I LOVEd the video Shari Is SO AWESOME!! =)
    THANKS for sharing the Support the troops stuff too!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  11. Larissa HeskettNovember 11, 2011 at 3:26 PM

    CONGRATS COLLEEN!! =)
    I LOVEd the video Shari Is SO AWESOME!! =)
    THANKS for sharing the Support the troops stuff too!! Have a FABULOUS WEEKEND!! =)

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  12. jimlynnNovember 11, 2011 at 3:30 PM

    Beautiful Christmas card - love that button tree. Such soft and wonderful colors.
    Lynn

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  13. Kelly MassmanNovember 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    Shari's card is so pretty! And, I love the patriotic items you shared! :-)

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  14. Laura CNovember 11, 2011 at 3:50 PM

    I'm going to try that button tree on a scrappy page! TFS!

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  15. Stamping SusiNovember 11, 2011 at 3:52 PM

    What a cute idea! Never thougt about building a tree out of buttons, great.

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  16. mary_chuNovember 11, 2011 at 4:09 PM

    great idea with buttons on christmas tree!

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  17. RachelNovember 11, 2011 at 4:17 PM

    i LOVE seeing all these trees with brads and buttons, I really need to try one myself! They're so pretty!

    -rachel w k
    rwkrafts.blogspot.com

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  18. jengdNovember 11, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    LOVE that button tree- fabulous!

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  19. DragonladyNovember 11, 2011 at 4:31 PM

    What a fantastic tutorial, my mind is buzzing with ideas. Thank you for the inspiration.

    Hugs Ali x

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  20. NatkaNovember 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wow! The card with button three is great! I want to do it also. We are celebrating Independence Day and I,m glad to see here the stamps and brads...

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  21. Liz's creative cornerNovember 11, 2011 at 4:39 PM

    Wow love that tree, made me want a go, thanks for the inspiration, hugs Liz xx

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  22. LozNovember 11, 2011 at 4:40 PM

    I watched the Hero Arts video the other day... that card is simply stunning! I'll be having a go at that!! x

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  23. Jeanette M.November 11, 2011 at 4:41 PM

    I love Shari's card. Thanks for sharing.

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  24. JamieNovember 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM

    I love the tree from Hero Arts, I saw it a little while ago:)

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  25. Carol mcNovember 11, 2011 at 5:22 PM

    Love the button tree.

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  26. sammiNovember 11, 2011 at 5:52 PM

    Wow, the button tree is awesome! Very cool! I would never have thought of this!

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  27. AsilisA MaMNovember 11, 2011 at 6:05 PM

    What's a fantastic tutorial - love the button tree!

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  28. KellyNovember 11, 2011 at 6:27 PM

    very cute button tree. love that HA set. The typewriter and phone are divine!

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  29. LorraineNovember 11, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    love the bling tree and what a fab candy i woulf find this set so useful xx

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  30. TonaNovember 11, 2011 at 7:13 PM

    I love that button tree!

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  31. KarenBNovember 11, 2011 at 7:54 PM

    Ohhh the button tree is fabulous! I don't often visit across at Hero Arts so I'm thrilled it was shared here :)

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  32. LindseyNovember 11, 2011 at 8:42 PM

    Love the monochromatic look of this card!

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  33. Annette AllenNovember 11, 2011 at 8:48 PM

    Love this card...i really love the tree...so creative..

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  34. Emily HNovember 11, 2011 at 8:53 PM

    The Iwo Jima cling stamps is amazing! I love the blog candy today too!

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  35. joyNovember 11, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    Love Shari's card! And I would love that adorable stamp set, too!

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  36. krcmasterpieceNovember 11, 2011 at 9:19 PM

    I love vintage. Thanks for a chance to win!

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  37. Sue DNovember 11, 2011 at 10:01 PM

    Great button bling tree!!

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  38. PamNovember 11, 2011 at 10:37 PM

    Love that button tree! Shari is amazing.

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  39. kavithaNovember 11, 2011 at 10:46 PM

    Oh..love the button tree.Fabulous:)

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  40. KimberleyGNovember 11, 2011 at 10:56 PM

    Nice tutorial. I never think to do something like that even though I have a ton of buttons.

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  41. Janet's JoyNovember 11, 2011 at 11:07 PM

    Shari is the best! Awesome tree!

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  42. KatieNovember 11, 2011 at 11:41 PM

    Really beautiful winter tree card! Love those buttons, and the background! Also, such a cute little house mouse stamp! Thanks for sharing.

    Katie B.

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  43. TheresaNovember 11, 2011 at 11:45 PM

    Shari Carroll's card is beautiful. And, thanks for the attention to Veterans day!!

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  44. ChunyuanNovember 12, 2011 at 12:17 AM

    love Shari's card. Thanks for the giveaway.

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  45. HussenaNovember 12, 2011 at 12:44 AM

    Love the Idea of a Button Tree.....The Card is so beautiful...Thanks for the Chance To Win this Awesome Stamp Set!!!

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  46. KimNovember 12, 2011 at 12:49 AM

    That tree is so cute! Thanks for the chance to win.

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  47. ColleenNovember 12, 2011 at 12:50 AM

    You all do such a great job of showcasing so many different things on your blog..the veterans paper is great and of course, I love the tree by Shari...I love shopping at your store...great customer service and products!! And I was so surprised to see that I won yesterday's hero Arts stamp set...Thank you so much!!

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  48. CarolNovember 12, 2011 at 1:59 AM

    Thanks so much for the wonderful video! Love this idea.

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  50. paperpapierNovember 12, 2011 at 2:35 AM

    great button tree idea..!!

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  52. cutiephinphinNovember 12, 2011 at 3:23 AM

    The card by Shari Carrol is just so pretty. Thanks for sharing the technique.

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  53. SuvenkorentoNovember 12, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    I love the button tree! I saw something like this recently elsewhere, but they used green & red buttons, and I don't have much of those. But white & transparent buttons look so elegant :)

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  54. VonNovember 12, 2011 at 3:38 AM

    Super duper project :)
    Thanks for sharing
    Von x

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  55. EfratNovember 12, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    What a stunning card!

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  56. MargreetNovember 12, 2011 at 3:55 AM

    Thanks for Shari's fab tutorial with the button tree....very inspirational!
    xxx Margreet

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  57. JillNovember 12, 2011 at 4:28 AM

    Fabulous button tree! This is something I must try!!
    Thanks for the inspiration
    Hug

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  58. rightfloristNovember 12, 2011 at 4:39 AM

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  59. AnonymousNovember 12, 2011 at 4:49 AM

    Thanks for sharing, now know what to do with all my clear buttons.
    Sharon

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  60. AlmondkaNovember 12, 2011 at 6:16 AM

    What a great idea,buttons are nice!

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  61. Tini A.November 12, 2011 at 6:30 AM

    Wow..great video! Love this card - very beautiful. Thanks for sharing it.

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  62. Art By WandaNovember 12, 2011 at 8:24 AM

    Loved the video and button tree!!! Thank you!!!

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  63. Emily KeatonNovember 12, 2011 at 10:25 AM

    Love the pretty button card, and those patriotic products are inspiring. Thanks for the chance to win!

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  64. SueNovember 12, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    What a beautiful tree, truly inspirational, I will be making a few of those this year, thanks for the chance to win those great stamps too, Happy Crafting, Sue xx

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  65. Maryann LaursenNovember 12, 2011 at 11:01 AM

    What a womderful idea to make the tree of small buttons and gems and it looks amazing too. I´ve certainly got a great idea now for something else too, thanks soo much for that. I love buttons for soo many things.

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  66. MarlaNovember 12, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    What a beautiful tree. We are so lucky to live in the country we do. What a great prize package. Thanks for the chance to win some great goodies!!

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  67. MoniNovember 12, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    Fab button tree. love it. Hugs, Moni

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  68. pcmNovember 12, 2011 at 4:53 PM

    another beautiful inspiration!

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  69. Lisa JNovember 13, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful card ~ love the button tree!

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  70. terriavidreader (IN-USA)November 13, 2011 at 11:46 AM

    That Christmas Tree card is just stunning! Thanks also for a chance to win.

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  71. VanjaNovember 13, 2011 at 12:41 PM

    Gorgeous card! I love the tree!
    Thanks for a chance to win.

    hugs
    Vanja

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  72. Jodi AlsteenNovember 13, 2011 at 2:54 PM

    What a goregous card by the amazing Shari Carroll! She truly is an fabulous artist! Thank you for sharing a creation of hers and a video for bonus! Great hero arts stamp set...love the vintage objects!

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  73. shylalpNovember 13, 2011 at 6:17 PM

    Gotta love Hero Arts! Wonderful tree.

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  74. Lizzie RNovember 13, 2011 at 9:10 PM

    That button tree is so great! Definately going yo try that one out! Thanks for sharing!

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  75. KaryNovember 13, 2011 at 10:23 PM

    This card is so gorgeous!! Love it!!

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  76. JanelleNovember 14, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Thanks so much for listing some additional patriotic stamps. I don't have any of those for my projects.

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