Colorful Backgrounds in Minutes with Hero Arts Reactive Ink | Video | Blog Hop + Giveaway
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.
Frances A Thorpe
May 22, 2019Very colorful
annamahtani
May 22, 2019Wonderful cards! Happy 45th anniversary Hero Arts!
Carla Hundley
May 22, 2019What wonderful ways to
use the inks and they look
lovely.
Carla from Utah
Sherri Little
May 22, 2019Thanks for sharing your experiments.
Kris Engler
May 22, 2019I always enjoy your videos! Thank you for putting this one together and sharing your beautiful, bright cards!!
Lindarub
May 22, 2019Love your cards!
Jodie L.
May 22, 2019You make those inks look like fun. Congrats on 45 amazing years Hero Arts!
CJensen
May 22, 2019I always enjoy Yana’s cards. Some good tips in the video tutorial…thank you so much!
Diane T.
May 22, 2019Love all the colors of the reactive inks! You do such nice work, amazing blending! Love all your cards!
Elizabeth Petersen
May 22, 2019Your cards are bright and beautiful! Happy Anniversary Hero Arts!
Brenda Turner
May 22, 2019Love your cards and all the colors you used. Amazing.
mamawann
May 22, 2019Absolutely beautiful
Sandra Bonagura
May 22, 2019very fun! Thanks for all the tips – lots of great ideas here!
Miriam Prantner
May 22, 2019I am loving the bright colors you used on these cards. So happy!
Margaret Jarvis
May 22, 2019Love your videos! The reactive inks are so vibrant. Just gorgeous!
Susan Carlson
May 22, 2019Love these bold colors & your style! Thank you for sharing your creativity! Really enjoyed these cards! Great use of the products!
Janelle H.
May 22, 2019I’m a new subscriber because I LOVE your tutorials and the variety of cards you make. Thank you for the inspiration.
Deborah345
May 22, 2019These cards are so bight and cheery. Thanks for sharing these
Stanlee Runner
May 22, 2019Gorgeous backgrounds, these new inks are now at the top of my wish list!
Judy
May 22, 2019I love the ink colors and your beautiful backgrounds!
Kristine Johnson Gifford
May 22, 2019Yana I love your blog and YouTube channel. I learn so much from you. These cards are so awesome and colorful! Thank you!
Shamela
May 22, 2019Love the bright color combinations you’ve used…stamping is my therapy! Love red rubber stamps….my all time favorite
Joan Walker
May 22, 2019Love your cards. Very pretty.
Theresa Williams
May 22, 2019Beautiful cards! So much color!
JoAnn Mathis
May 22, 2019Wow! You have a lot of amazing cards! Love all of your backgrounds!
Nancy Wilcox
May 22, 2019Great techniques with the inks! Happy 45th to Hero Arts!
Rikki Morgan
May 22, 2019Beautiful cards Yana, thanks for the video and explaining how the reactive inks work.
Kathy H
May 22, 2019The coverage of these inks is amazing! Your cards demonstrate this so well!
Betty Dean
May 22, 2019Your cards are always a treat. Love the porpoises! Thanks for the videos too!
Denise Bryant
May 22, 2019Such pretty cards! Can’t wait to try out these new inks!
Sharron Gregory
May 22, 2019All are so bright and cheerful! Love that you showed how the reactive inks would look without water.
Geri S
May 23, 2019Love the cards and the Reactive Inks! Thanks for ll the ides, too. Do the Reactives have refills?
Yolanda F.
May 23, 2019The inks are so pretty and vibrant
Carol H
May 23, 2019Love the colours in these cards and the way they’re put together.
Artconquers
May 23, 2019Wow so many cards and inspiration.. They looks awesome.. Thanks for sharing the video tutorial.. love those reactive inks..
afmmac
May 23, 2019Bright and cheery backgrounds.
June Swart
May 23, 2019Beautiful cards. Love all the fun colors and stamps.
Susan Kaiser
May 23, 2019Thanks, Yanna, for the great ideas. You are always an inspiration and a great teacher!
momsnoozy3
May 23, 2019These inks are so vibrant and beautiful!
Amy Reagan
May 23, 2019Thank you for sharing your technique on you tube!
beccreates1
May 23, 2019Love the card with the DTP rectangles. What a clever idea!
Beverly Pevarnick
May 23, 2019I love what you do. Such beautiful cards.
Kathy Ferguson
May 23, 2019Love the card examples you posted using the new reactive inks from Hero Arts. Love the colors and the vibrancy, Thank you for sharing your time and talent with us
Kimberly Ostgard
May 23, 2019Love your colorful cards that reactive ink looks nice.
Hero arts one of the best in the industry. Thanks for sharing.
Rema DeLeeuw
May 23, 2019Lovely cards!
Debra Hardy
May 23, 2019Beautiful cards, Yana! Beach and Sea is a great stamp set.
Patricia Brown
May 23, 2019Awesome cards! Thanks for the chance to win and sharing.
Susan King
May 23, 2019Yana, I thank you for showing how to use the ink pads in a wonderful way! It gives me so many new ideas! And who can’t resist a lighthouse!
Stef Perry
May 23, 2019Awesome cards Yana! Great design ideas and beautiful results!
stempelfrida
May 23, 2019Thank you for sharing your bright cards as inspiration for us. I enjoyed seeing them.
Kind regards from stempelfrida