20 July 2020

Hero Arts-Dana Joy-Pocono Pam UNITED AS ONE STAMP SET







Hola everyone! The big REVEAL of the United As One Stamp Set is here! Dana, Hero Arts and I are excited to partner in a conscious effort to be intentionally diverse and inclusive. 

I would like to thank Aaron of Hero Arts and his amazing team for all of their support in making our vision come to fruition. A special thanks to Jennifer McGuire for her guidance, continued love and unconditional friendship over the years.

The United As One Stamp Set was born from many conversations Dana and I had regarding a need to see Black people represented in the creative industry. The lack of diversity remains one of the most important issues in our community. An issue that must be addressed in the board rooms of business owners, retailers and manufacturers in the creative industries. Black people should be seated at the table to share our experiences, values and ideas. Hero Arts a company already committed to diversity and inclusion, invited Dana and I to create a few sets that we felt would make a difference. Images and sentiments that will inspire creators to speak their truth. 

The United As One Stamp Set can be used in various ways for many occasions.  I love to send snail mail, so for today’s post I created a postcard, card and matching envelope. I have never created a postcard before but was inspired by my creative group-Art Throw Down hosted by Alison @state_ of thefunyun and Russ @russrumano. We meet every week night at 10pm EST live on Instagram. Join us if you can. Most episodes are recorded and can be found on YouTube >>HERE<< 

For my postcard I cut down a piece junk mail to 4 x 6 and applied scrap paper to the front and back. For the front, I stamped out the heart from the set and added a sentiment and punched smaller hearts. I will cover the front with a layer of Mod Podge for protection from the postal machines.



 For the back of the postcard I drew a line down the middle of white cardstock measuring 3.5 X 5.5 leaving 3/4” space at either end and adhered it. I then stamped sentiments on top and the left of the post card and left room on the right to address it. I finished the postcard with a few quick busts of glitter spray.



The card and matching envelope were created stamping the clasped hand first, masking them, then stamping the large heart. Sentiment and embellishments were added thereafter. 






Please stop by Hero Art's Blog tomorrow as Dana will be on  sharing her cards. A few guest artists we adore will be joining her. 


Here is the list of awesome blogs celebrating
 our release today:




Please visit them and leave a comment.
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The United As One Stamp Set is available for sale on the Hero Arts website. 


Thanks for taking a peek. 




31 comments:

  1. Big congrats, Pam! I love this set. Your post card, card and envelope are fabulous.

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  2. Congratulations on this important collaboration!

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  3. Congratulations to you and Dana! I'm so happy for you both!!

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  4. WOW Pam!!!!! Congratulations, my friend! I am in awe of the beautiful stamp sets you and Dana created with hero arts! What a wonderful endeavor!!! And I love the cards you created here. Absolutely beautiful!!! HUGS!

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    1. Thanks Sharon! That means so much to me-as you were my very 1st scrapbooking friend on Scrapbook .com. XOXOXOXOXO

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  5. Congratulations, Pam ... your collaboration with Dana, and Hero Arts are just fabulous, and will make a meaningful impact on our crafty world!
    I can't wait to make them my own!
    =]

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  6. Proud of you and Mzdanajoy for spreading your talent, love and knowledge 💕

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  7. Beautiful postcard! Hard to believe it started as junk mail ;-). Love the quiet simplicity to your card & envelope as well. Thank you for sharing your talent 💕

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  8. Congratulations and such beautiful work you do.

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    1. Hey beautiful!!!!! Thanks. soooooo very much!

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  9. Beautiful u ity collaboration towards tomorrow! 🙏🏻🙏🏿
    Thank you for participating !
    Love the postcard idea, especially with this grand message seen as you turn it.
    Great idea... not only the post card, but the stamps

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  10. Pam! What a great set you created with your collaboration. I can't believe you never made a postcard and your first one came out great!! I look forward to getting my own set to play with!

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    1. Thanks sooo very much Lisa! I had sooooo much fun with the postcard! xoxox

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  11. Congratulations Pam! I hope you and Dana Joy keep at it! This stamp set is excellent -- no reason to stop and just one! My order is in, can't wait to get it!! Just in time to scrap about John Lewis is my thinking...

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  12. Congratulations on making your vision a reality!! I saw your interaction with Sandy Allnock over the weekend and was moved by your conversations. It got me thinking. Every year I make Christmas cards to send to a card drive (cards are distributed to nursing homes). I have made cards to give to anyone who might not celebrate Christmas or be religious, but it never occurred to me to make cards for non-white recipients. I have a few now ... and my coloring needs work and practice!! Thank you for raising my awareness. I live in a diverse community where there are many hispanic people, and I could see using the HA stamp set for cards to send to people here, including our mayor (a hispanic woman) who is doing the best she can to see us through COVID times. Thank you, Pam ... and it's really good to "meet" you!!!!!!

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    1. Debbie! I am so glad you enjoyed my conversation with Sandy! My coloring needs work and practice as well. I try to do it everyday-even if it is for 15 mins a day. Nice to meet you well!

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  13. Fabulous postcard, card & matching envelope, Pam!! Big congrats on your wonderful stamp collaboration - so impressive, well done!!

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    1. Thanks Linda! So glad you took the time to take a peek!

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  14. I'm super excited and happy for you. I cant wait to receive the stamp!

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  15. This set is amazing!! I LOVE your beautiful cards and your design. Congratulations on your venture!! I am so excited for you!!

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  16. Pam, what a wonderful achievement for you and Dana! So happy for you both for collaborating with Hero Arts. Thanks for all the inspiration, love your cards and I love following you and seeing all your coloring to represent US!

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