August Collections: IG Hop & Giveaway
Posted by Hero Arts on August 20, 2025

August Collections: IG Hop & Giveaway

We are thrilled to unveil TWO festive new collections — Very Merry and Hocus Pocus! Whether you're ready to get spooky with Halloween magic or start trimming the tree with Christmas cheer, there’s something to inspire every crafter this holiday season.


At the bottom of this post you're invited to join our Instagram Hop, where our Creative Team and special guests are sharing stunning projects made with this release—you’ll find loads of inspiration. But first, let's take a scroll through all the new products!

Hocus Pocus Collection

Very Merry Collection

Now let's check out some inspiration using all these fabulous new products! We have a line-up of 15 talented artists that are joining us today for an Instagram Hop using the new August collections.


Be sure to leave comments along the way for your chance to win a $50 Hero Arts gift card from comments left on the participating designer's Instagram post. Winners will be announced here on the blog, as well as on the Hero Arts Instagram account.


Hop on over to the Hero Arts Instagram page, @heroarts, to start the hop!

Want to get a closer look at the release? Join Channin as she walks through the new products from the two new collections. You can watch live or catch it on replay!


  • Thursday, August 21st
  • 7:00 pm ET / 4:00 pm PT
  • Watch on YouTube or Facebook

Whichever holiday spirit you’re channeling, we can’t wait to see the magic you’ll create with these festive new collections!

4 comments

Oh but that witches hat! I want to die cut it from all different patterned papers and use it year round! There’s always a little witch in me! 🧙‍♀️

Lundstrom,

Can’t wait to see them in action!

Sharon Gullikson,

Looking forward to the Halloween and Christmas inspiration on the IG hop! My two favorite cardmaking occasions of the year!

Denise Bryant,

My favorite is the Very Merry Collection!!

Melissa Leftrick,

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