LIVE REPLAY: Hanging With Hero With Denzil Quick and Yana Smakula

[@heathermcintyre1383]

Aaron & Jennifer… so needed your Happy of all days today & in honour of Aaron’s Mum that was there at the start … puts our worries for you all on the back burner & to just enjoy listening to this … especially to hear from Yana & Denzil … with lots of love from Sydney Australia

[@annaker2826]

Part of the ‘replay crew’ here - what a great episode!! ❤️ Congrats on a very well-planned transition! Here’s to the next 50 years!!

[@Lisa_GK]

I could watch these all day every day!!! Everyone is always just so genuine, kind, and supportive of everyone else!

[@angiepierce4371]

Another amazing episode! Thank you for continuing to share the key points of this industry’s history. Red rubber continues to be my favorite. Nothing stamps like a red rubber stamp. Always a perfect image. Congratulations on the joint venture with Spellbinders.

[@nataliepetersen4502]

This episode put my mind at ease. I’m a business owner and it touched my heart and gave me many conflicting feelings when Aaron first announced the acquisition. I’m happy to get the details. Silly, probably. Yana, I could listen to you chat all day, and I’m happy to “meet” Denzil too. Thanks for another great episode.

[@carolwineman9447]

Catching up since I've missed some lives. I love these Hanging With Hero! 17!!! Wow! Congrats!!!

[@avrawilliams8675]

I'm glad I caught the replay! So much great info! Congrats to everyone involved with Hero Arts and with Spellbinders!

[@marysharvey]

Missed the llive, and am just now catching this. 50 years!!! Wow! Congratulations that is amazing. I love everything Hero Arts and Spellbinders.

[@theceltichorse]

I just caught the replay. It was wonderful to hear the details from you guys about Hero Arts & Spellbinders. Looking forward to the upcoming years.

[@gayleluker1773]

Yay! I had to watching replay and enjoyed hearing from Yana and Denzil! CongtonHero Arts and Spellbinders🎉

[@kathleenfinnegan511]

I have really enjoyed these chats with HeroArts and all of their guests. It has been such a delightful journey down memory lane. Thank you, Aaron! I hope your companies see 50 more years!!!

[@stampcolorcut]

Thank you so much for another fabulous Hanging with Hero! Was at work during live…so glad Hero Arts will still be making fabulous red rubber!!!

[@vickiwest4149]

A hearty congrats on the (merge) acquisition! When I heard, I IMMEDIATELY thought 'this is a VERY good thing!!!!' I agree with others who have commented that these 'Hanging with Hero' Lives have been so interesting and has introduced me to companies that I never knew about OR maybe heard of but didn't know much. So glad they will continue on. All the best during the transition period. I work for the third largest health care provider in the U.S. who merged almost two years ago and we're STILL having some technology issues . . . but we're getting there, and so will you.

[@Gloria_Davis]

I am sooooo glad I was able to watch the replay and ❤ the joining of forces with Hero Arts & Spellbinders. Yana, I could listen to you speak all day long. Thank you!

[@betsygreen5048]

So glad to catch this on replay since I missed the live. I'm so thankful for all of these companies. I'm so glad that the Spellbinders and Hero Arts brands both have the opportunity to keep doing what they do so well! I'm thankful for all of you - Hero Arts and Aaron, Spellbinders, and Jennifer.

[@thecraftyconfidant]

Congratulations on this fabulous milestone! I have no doubt Spellbinders will take care of Hero Arts!

[@deborahcrowder1550]

Thank you for your Hanging with Hero videos. I have watched most of them and enjoyed all the ones I have viewed.

[@pamkennedy3953]

Wow, just watching the replay. Such big, exciting news!! Congratulations to everyone.🎉

[@CrftGrndma]

I love Yana so much!! She is such a precious person, and I have used some of her beautiful dies/foiling. I have also enjoyed watching Denzil and Yana craft together on teaching tutorials. I have prayed for Yana’s safety during the war in Ukraine and my husband would reach out to her for us on her special contact through Denzil. Yana is such a Blessing in the crafting community!! ❤

[@mrswhitlock4301]

Such a great live. I really appreciated the explainations. I love both brands and look forward to the future. Blessings to all involved. Thanks so much!!!

[@smaes9]

These "Hanging with Hero" episodes have made me appreciate this crafty industry more and more as I meet and listen to the stories of the people that either have their own businesses, work as designers or use the products that the companies sell. Good luck with the new adventure. I cannot imagine the amount of work involved in combining the 2 businesses and in setting up a new website to have everything work flawlessly!

[@Love2Create62]

I enjoy this series; I always learn so much! Thank you for doing these lives! Congratulations Aaron, I hope all goes well with the transition!

[@TanyaBoser]

I am so glad I caught this on the replay. I love both of these companies so much, and I can't wait to see what the future holds. I have been a Hero Arts kits subscriber from almost the very first!

[@karenparker2252]

Love Hero Arts & Spellbinders ~ looking forward to the new direction...exciting! Best wishes to all on the new path forward. ❤🍁from Canada

[@iyrdesigns107]

I loved watching this episode! I have been a customer of both brands for MANY years and I truly love both!

[@musicalpinkie]

I missed the beginning today so now I’m getting to watch the fun. I started scrapping around 1998 to make a scrapbook for my oldest son’s graduation. I remember the conventions and Hot Off the Press was in the next town. Wow! How things have changed! Thank you for your time and being here every other week.

[@wendyleung5137]

This whole series is so interesting to watch. Love all the origin stories. Looking forward to more crafty innovations with Spellbinders and Hero Arts together. My local store owner is very excited about this change. She loves both companies. I started papercrafting again during the pandemic after a long absence. After watching a Jennifer McGuire video, I ordered the Platinum 6. My very first die set is the Kimono from Spellbinders. It's still one of my favourites. There were no such things back in the "Stone Age" when I first started making cards. I loved it back then, but it's so much more fun now!

[@jeanettelyden4279]

I have loved all of these Hanging for Heros. Best of luck.

[@beeteske7414]

So happy that Hero Arts will be a part of Spellbinders! Looking forward to seeing great things!

[@CSentz]

Thank you for all the information. These hanging with hero videos have been fantastic and very informative. I look forward to the future with both Hero Arts and Spellbinders.

[@conniebrown3368]

This is such a great series, I have learned so much about the crafting community, all the crafters and companies. Thank you

[@dianemcdonald3900]

Such fun to listen to!! Congratulations to Hero Arts and Spellbinders! I hope this is a very successful venture!! 😀🌈💙🤗😻😀

[@deborahk1595]

Congratulations on the new model of business. I am energized by Aaron's positivity. Thanks for sharing, and best wishes to all people with Hero and Spellbinders.

[@rrcc7341]

What a great episode! Love hearing how Hero Arts and Spellbinders are joining forces to making our card making community even better! Looking forward to future products!

[@papergenius94127]

Glad you had this Hanging with Hero to answer questions. Grew up with Hero arts from the 80’s. Glad there is a partnership with Spellbinders. Joyce Soo Hoo from San Francisco

[@rhondareynolds8007]

I've loved the Hanging With Hero. This one has been very informative and reassuring! Thank you! Congratulations to Hero Arts and Spellbinders!!

[@paulienvandenbosch3857]

What a Wonderful Exciting New Fase you'll all going into. And I just want to say, Congratulations!! I am so happy that 2 of my favorite companies are going to combine their knowledge, creativity, sweetness and products. Thank you!!, to both of you! ❤

[@sandee7419]

AMAZING news. Both companies are super and this is a GREAT thing for all folks in the crafting industry!!!!!❤❤❤

[@dmello7375]

I didn't know you were going early! I missed the live, but I'm glad I can still watch and listen. Thanks for doing this!

[@denisedolder1777]

Congratulations to Hero Arts and Spellbinders! Looking forward to more creativity and innovation in the years ahead

[@bronwyncousins-howarth1451]

Nice point about the friendly competition between scrapbooking/card making companies. It is a shame other companies, governments, and organisations don't do this on some level. After all, competition is a driver of sustainable economics. I love crafting. Both scrapbooking and card making. I use to have a small shop where I sold product and taught classes. The pleasure for me was in seeing peoples joy in the making and the growth in their skill. Sharing is caring!! Thanks for all the work you guys put in so people like me can craft and share this wonderful community. Especially the workers behind the scenes, like Denzil. X

[@laurafudge5556]

Congratulations!! I look forward to the future of crafty. Thanks for the updates! Love both companies.❤❤❤

[@nancydeff]

Thanks for sharing your stories. Congrats to Hero Arts and Spellbinders!

[@lindakenney4451]

I am sorry I missed the beginning of Hanging With Heros today I watched it to the end and came back to catch the beginning. I love Hero Arts! When I heard the news I was physically sick. I had just come back from the Birthday Weekend. And---? Thank you for explaining everything. If you had to combine with any other business, Spellbinders is a good choice. I have been a subscriber of the Spellbinders card kit and many other the additional clubs since 1989-90. Because I like and support Spellbinders too👌👍♥♥♥♥♥

[@juliewexler380]

Yana- thanks for all you bring to this industry. Always glad to see your face and hear your voice. Thinking of you often and continuing to send hugs and support.

[@andrea.trinh.1]

Thank you so much for this episode of Hanging with Hero - it was great explanation of the acquisition. Congrats on this joining of great forces! Loving these Hanging with Hero episodes and Aaron is awesome.

[@slapshot21969]

Congrats on the merger! I am so sorry I missed the live; I love this program you have for all of us. And I love listening to Yana! Can't wait to see all the creation she, Spellbinders, and Hero Arts come up with in the future!

[@marshafreer9764]

So sorry that I missed Hanging With Hero this afternoon...but I am definitely part of the replay crew tonight! Such exciting news for both Hero Arts and Spellbinders! I love watching the Hanging With Hero series...it is so interesting to hear how all of your guests have made their way into this fabulous crafting community! Looking forward to the next episode in the Hanging With Hero series! 💖

[@heathergraham7880]

missed the first 30 mins so catching the replay for the beginning. Thank you everyone for a great series and wishing you all the best in the new chapter!

[@aliciaenderle195]

I missed the live, but was able to catch the replay. Congratulations Spellbinders and Hero on your new blended family. (I saw the announcement this week, saw Jennifer’s video, but seeing Aaron and Denzil today helps further reinforce that this is a good thing.) Another great episode is in the books.

[@san1171]

Now you have me teary…again! Just across the bay from you! Wishing you well!

[@lindaberg2466]

Love this series

[@alexsyberiadesigns]

So sorry I missed the live session-just watching the replay now, and I’m really enjoying these chats. It’s been amazing listening to all the stories. Congratulations to Spellbinders and Hero Arts, and thank you so much, Jennifer, for everything you do! Your classes and videos are the reason so many people started cardmaking. And thank you, Yana-you’re such an inspiration!💙 Alex

[@denni515]

All of the Hanging with Hero videos have been great, but thank you especially for this one and for explaining the background and plans for this new adventure! It is so exciting indeed!

[@marywright3203]

Thank you so much for explaining this acquisition/merger. Both companies are great and have great products. Thank you, Aaron, Jennifer, Denzil and Yana, for being here today. Yana, it was wonderful seeing you and knowing you are doing well. Love your videos and the cards you produce.

[@cindynelson7980]

So glad you spoke about this acquisition today. Aaron, you seem so excited and happy and I'm so glad to see this.

[@punkin1701]

Congrats! Arizona welcomes Hero Arts!

[@lisab9692]

Another great Hanging with Hero and another new crafty friend to watch. Thanks for the great insight on both companies.

[@patriciacasnovsky4209]

Wow, I love how two work families/companies are being blended into a new innovative family/company. Love this. Thank you for doing the Hanging with Hero. I have enjoyed them by learning how the industry has changed and been made better over the years.

[@allisonhicks2170]

Thank you for this informative, interesting video. I thoroughly love this series and I’m so happy for both Hero Arts and Spellbinders. I think this is a wonderful opportunity and look forward to seeing their combined successes. Congratulations!

[@michellehackett8502]

What a wonderful new adventure. I’m excited, as a buyer of craft supplies, to be around to see this collaboration. Congratulations ❤

[@cherylrowles1136]

I am happy for everyone involved. Have been a part of mergers and they allow growth and positive change. Good luck to everyone involved and glad to see that we are going to see Hero Arts for years to come!

[@lindameunier2580]

I enjoy hanging with hero because it brings me back to the older days! I've been stamping and scrapbooking since the 90s and to hear how things got started, is so fascinating to me!!!

[@dianataylor6472]

This was such an awesome, informative & inspiring session of HWHA! I was introduced to Yana & Denzil. Great Job to you All!!

[@JeanneTownsend-w2m]

Missed the beginning earlier in the Live, so I'm glad to be able to watch here now. Congratulations on your new adventure🎉! Wishing you all well❤

[@kandrews6356]

Great "Hanging" with all of you... Jennifer, Aaron, Denzil and Yana. Thank you for all the explanations and for showing us the 'friendship' between all of you. I like your values and your views of both companies and your employees. People matter and I'm very glad y'all think so too. Cheers and Congratulations to you all.

[@LaurieCallahan7]

Missed the live! But Congratulations to this exciting time. I am also excited to see what the future holds for both Spellbinders & Hero Arts. Thank You!!!

[@basketsareme]

Wow I’m so excited for this! I love both companies and subscribe to both monthly kits. The dies being cut and polished so awesome! I can’t wait to see this month’s kit. Thank you to all !

[@carolwineman9447]

Great info on the joining of the two companies. Feeling much better about it. You've all put our minds at ease that this is a GOOD thing!

[@lindawesley9093]

Rewatching- so excited for these two great companies

[@lornaholliday54]

I really enjoy these chats. I am glad to hear Hero Arts won't disappear. There is a definite character to the Hero Art products

[@estalaemmanuel8280]

Congratulations Aaron & Denzil, etc. Looking forward to the future.

[@sharlenesmith2455]

So exciting to hear about the upcoming changes! Love both Spellbinder & HeroArts!🥰

[@judy-annrosti1623]

Congratulations!! I hope both companies continue to succeed for more than the next 50 years. Thanks for well made products.

[@rhondallyons9842]

Joining you for the replay! Two great companies! ❤🎉

[@kcscraps5]

Watching on replay. This has been a very interesting chat. Thanks for all the information about the changes.

[@HollyceWeber]

Congratulations to both of your teams!!! I look forward to seeing what the future holds!!!❤

[@tammybauer8938]

Congratulations on the acquisition! I’ve been a part of M&A’s in my 9-5. It’s a strategic move to streamline the back office that most consumers do pay attention to. You did this before either company started struggling. Your positivity and transparency to your customers is refreshing.

[@Anncrafts354]

Great episode, as usual! Thanks for the insight into the Spellbinders/Hero Arts acquisition, it was very helpful and reassuring.

[@25Prague]

This was very informative. Hero Arts was the first company that I discovered on my stamping and paper crafting journey more than 20 years ago; I am happy that they have found the best way to keep going and wish both companies continued success!

[@kayscreativestudio]

This was such a great episode! So fun to watch!

[@san1171]

You both are amazing, loving, caring, kind men! 💚

[@louisecarlin9210]

Congratulations to you on the next phase of your business🥂👏👏👏🥰 As an Australian crafter I’m looking forward to what unfolds…here’s to you all 🥰🥂

[@joycerosenberger2728]

It is so good to meet the people from companies I use for my supplies and the artists and crafters who inspire us. Thank you for doing this Hanging with Hero series. Best wishes in you new endeavors.

[@KathrynT-vs3uc]

I was so shocked when I heard the news about Hero & Spellbinders, but listening to you speak about how you anticipate things will work moving forward, I’m starting to get excited. I’m excited for the opportunity to combine purchases from both brands (cos I love you both!) but I’m really glad you’ll be keeping 2 separate design teams to stay truthful to each style 💜💜💜

[@cindynelson7980]

Thanks, Aaron for telling us what that was in the background!

[@teresajarvis8295]

Thank you for the informative video. Looking forward to all the fun things in the future for Hero Arts and Spellbinders.

[@milenapatterson4492]

Thanks for all the information on the acquisition and wish you all the best of luck. I look forward to this new phase and the new collaborations!

[@cathyhostuttler7860]

How exciting!! I love both companies 💕 Good luck!

[@deborahfortin7732]

missed this live last night as I didn't realize you were starting earlier. Thank goodness for replays. Happy to hear that Hero Arts will be continuing to move forward under a new umbrella. I found one of my very first stamps I bought in the late 90's and it's a Hero Arts Christmas sentiment stamp -red rubber on a wood block. I also won a set of spellbinders dies many years ago., I don't recall the challenge or reason I won them but they were a set of old fashioned clocks and an anemone gift box set. still use all of these til this day.

[@kathyanderlini3081]

This episode has been great info. Thank you for doing this.

[@sunshinegram]

It's refreshing to see such a beautiful sense of community in this industry! My first acrylic stamping block was from Hero Arts and my first die set was from Spellbinders. 12 years into card making and I'm still such a fan of these companies. Congratulations and best wishes on this new endeavor! 🥳

[@sidneybaritz6787]

It’s a day later, but this was amazing. I loved seeing Yana! Jennifer is someone I’ve followed since Two Peas and am excited about the future for HeroArts! I have some rubber stamps on the wooden blocks , I will never part with.

[@heatherjoy4620]

Watching on Catch-up ❤ It was great to watch my 17th Episode. Congratulations to Hero Arts and Spellbinders family marriage. Extremely exciting times ahead.

[@BonnieKennett]

Another great episode of Hanging with Hero and excited to hear about the upcoming changes and merger with Spellbinders. Awesome to see two great companies will be working together now.

[@danielclark3796]

I love both Hero Arts & Spellbinders very exciting!

[@avrilbm7172]

Fantastic hanging with hero. Congratulations on this amazing next chapter and new adventures ahead. Very🎉 gracious Aaron.

[@carolepetersen2279]

It was great to hear about the Hero Arts - Spellbinders merger and look forward to the future!

[@almadirpaul2730]

Watching the replay. I’m excited to see what is ahead for both your companies

[@juliewexler380]

Soooo needed this today; thanks for providing this outlet for joy and community. Aaron, you said something about giving back and community being an impt part of your prior career. Thru all of these HwH i dont think i heard of anything u did besides Hero Arts, since u helped your mom starting at such a young age. Can you share that in future or remind where/when this was already discussed? Also- Congrats on the merger with Spellbinders! Thanks for all you've all done for this industry!