Hello friends! Today I’m sharing several fun and playful cards featuring the new Coney Club collection from Hero Arts. As soon as I saw these products, I knew I had to create with them. They are whimsical, a little unexpected, and perfect for summer-themed cards.
The collection includes hot dog dies, ketchup and mustard bottles, coordinating stamps, stencils, and lots of pun-filled sentiments. It’s definitely one of the most unique cardmaking collections I’ve seen recently, and I had an absolute blast creating with it.
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CARD DETAILS
One of the first things I experimented with was cardstock color. Since I wanted to skip ink blending for these projects (I still did some ink blending), I spent some time testing different cardstock shades for the sausage. I tried several colors from my stash and discovered that cardstock color alone can dramatically change the look of the finished die cuts.
For the ketchup and mustard bottles, I wanted to try something a little different. Instead of using ink blending to create shadows, I used three shades of cardstock and trimmed the die cuts to create a color-blocked look. This simple technique creates highlights and shadows while keeping the design bold and graphic.
I also added heat-embossed sentiments directly onto the bottles. The Many Franks stamp set includes the cutest pun-filled greetings, and embossing them onto the bottles instantly made the die cuts feel more finished and interesting.
For my first card, I went bold and dramatic. I layered the hot dog pieces using cardstock and fun foam to add extra dimension. I also stacked several layers of the ketchup and mustard die cuts to make them appear more realistic and substantial. The added thickness really helped bring the design to life.
For the background, I used my favorite Molded Frame embossing folder on black cardstock. The subtle texture creates interest without distracting from the focal point.
I also used the Cookout stencil from the collection to create a striped paper tray for the hot dog. If you don’t have patterned paper that fits your project, creating your own pattern with a stencil is a great alternative.
The second and third cards have a much cleaner look.
While I often gravitate toward dark and dramatic designs, I also love clean and simple cards. For these projects, I used soft blue cardstock backgrounds and focused on creating small scenes with the hot dog dies.
One card features a hot dog on a fork with ketchup and mustard bottles pouring condiments from above. The sentiment reads “Hot Dog, I Mustard-mit You’re the Best,” and it makes me smile every time I read it.
I added small die-cut onion pieces to the hot dogs and used layered cardstock to create realistic ketchup and mustard details. Even though the designs are simple, the dimensional die cuts add plenty of visual interest.
For another card, I combined the hot dog with a tomato from Buon Appetito. This is one of my favorite ways to stretch supplies and discover new uses for products I already own.
My final project is a 5×7 card featuring a playful hot dog pattern. And it is probably my favorite!
You guys know how much I love creating patterns, and I couldn’t resist building one with these dies. I arranged multiple hot dogs, ketchup bottles, a mustard bottle, grilling utensils, and additional food-themed elements to create a fun summer-inspired design.
I even used some of the condiment die cuts as background fillers, proving that small accessory dies can often become wonderful design elements all on their own.
One thing I love about die cutting is finding unexpected ways to use products. Several of the details on these cards were created using dies that were originally designed for completely different purposes. Sometimes all it takes is looking at a die from a different perspective to discover a brand-new use for it.
Overall, this collection was such a fun surprise. The playful imagery, clever sentiments, and endless customization options make it perfect for summer cards, friendship cards, thank you cards, and just-because projects.
Have fun stamping!
SUPPLIES
I’m listing the products I used below. Click on the links to go directly to the products. 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!
 Coney Club Want It All Bundle Shop at: HA |
 Many Franks Clear Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Cookout Layering Stencil Set Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hot Dog Clear Stamp Set Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Squeeze Bottle Die Set Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Hot Diggity Dog Die Set Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Hero Arts Hot Dog Stamp & Cut Shop at: SSS | HA |
 Spellbinders Molded Frame 3D Embossing Folder Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Platinum 6 Machine With Universal Plate System Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK | AMZ |
 Glassboard Studio Glass Craft Mat – Code YANA15 Shop at: GBS |
 Glassboard Studio Super Strong Magnets Shop at: GBS |
 Spellbinders Craft Stax Medium Tray Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Magnetic Panels Medium Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Craft Stax Large Tray Set Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Magnetic Panels Large Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Craft Stax Silicone Bands Medium Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Craft Stax Silicone Bands Large Shop at: SSS | SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Brushed Black Cardstock Shop at: SC | SB USA | SB UK |
Spellbinders Cranberry ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Poppy ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Concord & 9th Cardstock: Pimento Shop at: WF |
 Spellbinders Beeswax ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Seaside ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Terra Cotta ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Truffle ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SB USA | SB UK | PFS |
 Spellbinders Fawn ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Silver Assortment Treasured Cardstock 8 1/2″ x 11 -15 Pack Shop at: SB USA | SB UK |
Spellbinders Let’s Do Brunch – Small Die of the Month Shop at: SB USA | SB UK |
 Spellbinders Classic Kicks – Large Die of the Month Shop at: SB USA |
 Pasta Friends Etched Dies from the Buon Appetito Collection Shop at: SB USA | SB UK |
 Ingredients Buddies Etched Dies from the Buon Appetito Collection Shop at: SB USA | SB UK |
 Altenew Crafty Necessities: Vanilla Cream Cardstock (10 sheets/set) Shop at: ALT |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Ink Pad Shop at: SSS |
 Altenew Stamp Conditioning Large Eraser Set Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Embossing Powder White Fine Detail Shop at: SSS |
 Simon Says Stamp Brush Powder Tool Shop at: SSS |
 Wagner Precision Heat Tool Shop at: SSS |
 MISTI Lite, Platform and Magnet Bundle Shop at: SSS |
 Bearly Art Mini Precision Craft Glue Shop at: SSS | SB USA | AMZ |
 Spellbinders Carrot ColorWheel Cardstock Shop at: SSS | SC | SB USA | SB UK |
