Dream

 I absolutely love the Artisan Style Collection from Graphic 45.  I grew up around Asheville, NC - and this style of architecture is extremely embraced for it's  historical significance as well as it's  inspiring beauty.

I stamped the Craftsman home on watercolor paper, and embossed with black power.  I used the Spectrum Aqua pens to "paint" my house.

Supplies

Graphic 45 Artisan Style Paper

Hampton Art/ G45 Artisan Style Stamps 2,3

Spectrum Aqua Markers

Creative Expressions Die: Greek Island Collection: Corner, Border, Tag

Fisakars Tag Punch

PunchBunch Mini Cherry Blossom

Memento Luxe Ink, VersaMark Ink

May Arts Ribbon 444-58-20

Want2Scrap Pearls

Core'dinations Cardstock

Xyron Adhesive

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Spring Meadow Kraft Card

Core'dinations makes it so easy to create cute cards with lots of texture in just a few minutes. This is really great if you have to make multiples of cards for parties, thank-you's, etc. The Deco-Edge Kraft Cards and Envelopes are a real treat to use, not only for the trendy kraft color, but also with the fancy cut edge, half your work is already done. Kraft is also a great color choice, because it can be used for masculine and feminine projects alike.


Spring Meadow Kraft Card Supplies:

• Kraft Deco-Edge A2 Cards and Envelopes
• Sand-it Gadget
• Tim Holtz Classic
• Darice Dandelion Embossing Folder
• PunchBunch Mini Cherry Blossom Punch
• Imagine Crafts Pico Embellisher - Wedding Dress
• Pearls

 
 Step 1. Cut a panel of blue cardstock to fit on the card front.
 Step 2. Emboss the panel and sand the image with the Sand-it Gadget,
 Step 3. Adhere to the card base.
 Step 4. Add dimension to the flower buds, by add a dot of white with the Pico Embellisher, to each of the dots on the design.
 Step 5. Punch small flower to layer over the flowers. Distress the flowers with a Sand-it Gadget. Step 6. Finish the flowers with a small adhesive pearl in the center.
This is not my typical color palette, but I think it is a great combination for spring. Add the distressing, and it reminds me of a favorite pair of worn blue jeans. ~Gini

St. Patrick's Day Decorated Bottle Video Tutorial

 I'm up on the Imagine Crafts blog with a video tutorial on recycling a glass bottle to use as a lovely decorative piece for your home.

A Cup of Tea Warms the Soul

 
Spring is almost here - but for anyone that still needs a pick me up ....this card should do the job.  We'll soon be seeing blooms and butterflies, but until then.......

Supplies

Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper

Hampton Art/G45 Botanical Tea Stamp Sets -1,2,3

Dusty Attic Chipboard

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Core'dinations Cardstock

Want2Scrap Pearls

PunchBunch - Cherry Blossom, Sparkle

Creative Expressions Dies: Blossoming Branch, St. Lucia

Xyron Adhesive

VersaMark Ink, Memento Ink

Good Ol' Sport

 Are you ready for some good old fashioned baseball? Or at least a card to match this season's favorite sport?  Then here you go.

I added stamped embellishments to my memorabilia cluster for that charming handmade touch.

Don''t forget to decorate the inside of your cards as well - it's always a nice surprise for the recipient.

Supplies

Graphic 45 Good Ol' Sport Paper

Graphic 45 Gold Ol' Sport Chipboard 2

Hampton Art/G45 Good Ol' Sport 1 stamp set IC0299

May Arts Ribbon 385-58-14 Cotton Stripes

May Arts SM-14 Burlap String

Versamark Ink, Memento Luxe Ink

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Core'dinations Cardstock

Xyron Adhesive

CTMH Scallop Punch

Be Bold

I got a chance to sit down and play with the new Spectrum Aqua markers - and all I can say is wow!  These are so much fun and so easy to use.  I stamped my image with VersaMark and heat embossed with gold powder.  A few swipes of the pens and a little brush and water and my image was done.  These are going to stay out on my craft table all of the time - because I know I will be reaching for them constantly.

Crafter's Companion Supplies

Sheena - A Little Bit Sketchy- Free As a Bird
Spectrum Aqua Pens: Red Violet, Orchid, Heather, Magenta, Leaf Green, Moss, Orange, Chestnut, Navy, Aquamarine
Floral Wonder Embossalicious Folder
VersaMark Ink

May Arts Spring/Summer 2015 New Release Ribbons

May Arts has released their new ribbons for the Spring/Summer 2015 season, and you are going to love them!  The designers are sharing ways to use the new lines on their blogs, so you will want to hop around to see them all.  Be sure to leave love along the way, as the Ribbon Lady will be choosing 3 lucky commenters to win a roll of their choice from the new collection.

Instead of creating a project, I've got a video to share with you, highlighting all of the collections.  

Monday  

Charlene Driggs

Emily Lanham

 Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Tuesday

Karen Hanson

Lalo IK

Mallika Kejriwal

Mary Brockway

Rhea Weigand

Tracy McLennon

Virginia Fynes

Hello Crafter's Companion!

I have some news worth celebrating! I have been asked to join the Crafter's Companion US Eduction Team - woot, woot!  As a consumer, I have been more than impressed with the quality, variety and customer service that this company offers - so I am thrilled to be a part of the team.

To celebrate, I created this card using the adorable Frou Frou line of stamps. She was so much fun to color with the Spectrum Noir markers.

Supplies:

Frou Frou - Never Too Early
Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers: DR1, DR5, IG3, IG7, TN9, EB7, BGR5, FS1, FS2, FS3, BT2, GT3, DG2, DG#, Blender
Decadent Rose Embossalicious Folder
Memento Ink: Tuxedo Black
Memento Luxe: Wedding Dress

May Arts Ribbon: 456-38-04

Heartfelt Creations Alumni DT Blog Hop - February

Welcome, to the February Edition of the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog hop! The hop runs now through Friday night - at midnight.  And one lucky commenter, chosen from one of the stops on the blog hop, will win a $25 gift certificate to HC.  How great is that?  You get to hop around and see some wonderful projects, plus have the chance to win some goodies of your own!  The winner will be announced on Saturday, February 28th.

Today, I created a CAS card - but it makes the sentiment really stand out.  I used the Arianna Birthday Stamp Set (HCPC 3612) and framed it using Spellbinders Delightful Foliage die.

Be sure to hop the rest of the list and leave some love for your chance to win the HC gift certificate.

Blog Hop List

Giovana Smith:

Ujjwal Goel

Kerry Urbatch

Glenda Brooks

Mary Faus

Amarilys Doria

Gini Cagle

Lisa Gregory

Emilia van den Heuvel

Lee Ann Barrett:

Sarah Miller

Lisa Allen  

St. Patrick's Art Tag

St. Patrick's Day, and all that is green is soon approaching. It just so happens that green is my favorite color - any shade possible! To celebrate, I thought that an easy mixed media tag would be fun to put together.

   

St. Patrick's Art Tag Supplies:

• Signature Series Graphic 45 Darks
• Sand-It Gadget
• Darice Shamrocks Foam Stickers
• Graphic 45 Place in Time Paper Pad
• Layers of Color Stencil - Botanical Swirls
• Crafter's Companion Embossing Folder - Ancient Arches
• May Arts Ribbons
• Kaisercraft Flowers
• Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Creative Medium Iridescent Chartreuse; VersaMark Ink
• Tim Holtz Distress Paint
• Ultra Fine Glitter

 Step 1. Cut tag from green cardstock and emboss with folder.
 Step 2. Sand the raised areas.
 Step 3. Paint the edges of the tag.

 
Step 4. Spread Creative Medium through stencil and sprinkle with glitter. Allow to dry.
 Step 5. Arrange ribbons on the tag and nestle printed paper as shown.
 Step 6. Ink the edges of the foam shamrock and add to the ribbons along with small green flowers.

 I hope the luck of the Irish is with you this season! Thanks for stopping by.   ~Gini