For My Special Friend

 

Here's a fun tag that you can easily add to your next hostess gift! I used the new AquaBlend pencils from Spectrum Noir. They really make shading very easy. The image is from Sheena's A Little Bit Scenic - Provence.   It was layered with die cuts from Edge'ables Only Words - For My Special Friend  and Die'sire Decorative Dies - Chantilly Lace Stamping Frame.

Remember, adding a touch of metallics to any project makes it a little more glamorous - perfect for special occasions.  

Fancy Fold Card

I just thought that I would share a fancy gatefold card that I created.  I love lots of  texture and details, so I think this card fits the bill.

Here you can see what the card looks like closed and laced shut.

Thanks for stopping by!

Watercolor Tag with Crafter's Companion

 

I've got a fun mixed media tag tutorial on the Crafter's Companion Information Blog site. It's easy to use the Spectrum Aqua products to create dreamy watercolor effects.

 

Using watercolor pens is an easy and neat way to add color to your projects, even on the go!

 

 

Crafter's Companion Supplies:

Spectrum Aqua Markers

Spectrum Sparkle Pens

Sheena Eiffel Tower Stencil

Stamp-It Australia Dreamer EZMount Stamp Set - Once In a Lifetime

Heartfelt Creations Alumni DT Blog Hop March

 Welcome, to the March 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, April 2nd, and will have 72 hours to claim their prize.

This month I worked with the gorgeous Blazing Poppy collection. Since poppies are one of my all time favorite flowers. this was a joy to create.

Heartfelt Creations Supplies:
Blazing Poppy Paper Collection HCDP1-255
Blazing Poppy Die HCD1-764 
Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3674 
Fleur Borders and Pockets Die HCD1-778 
Raindrops on Roses Die HCD-743 
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit 
Power Outage Prills

Kathy Clement

Glenda Brooks

Amy Doria

Vicki Dutcher

Caroline Duncan

Regina M. Hamilton

Ujjwal Gupta

Gini Williams Cagle

Sarah Miller

Alissa Wells

Floral Delights

I just wanted to pop in and share a card that I created for Sara Davies' last appearance on HSN.  This is using products from her latest signature collection - perfect for spring.  A fun tip that you can use when you are creating floral clusters is to fussy cut some flower images from you patterned paper and then make some dimensional flowers and layer them together.

Crafter's Companion Supplies:
Signature Collection by Sara Davies -
Scalloped Border Die; In Bloom Die; Pretty Petals Die; Stylish Swirls Embossing Folder; Floral Delight 6 x 6 Paper Pad

Mary, Mary

I thought I would share a card today featuring Mary, Mary - to help usher in spring! I have been enjoying seeing all of the flowers blooming and am ready for spring to be here and stay!

May Arts Ribbon and Graphic 45 Blog Hop - Day 2

It's the second day of the Ribbon Resource/May Arts Blog Hop with Graphic 45! Be sure to stop by the Ribbon Resource Blog to see how to win one of 3 - $25 gift cards for RR.

This card came together quickly with the printed panels that coordinate with the patterned paper.  I just added a large silk bow (SK47) and tied on a G45 key with paper cord (420-09)

Here is the line-up for the week:

Monday

Amy Rysavy

Christina Colón

DeeDee Catron

Tuesday

Gini Williams Cagle

Jen Shears

Jenifer Cowles

Wednesday

Jennifer Davey

Karen Baker

Karen Hanson

Thursday

Latrice Murphy

Lori Williams

Michele Kosciolek

Friday

Rebecca VanDeMark

Tami Mayberry

Terri Burson

Tracy McLennon

Using ColourArte with Digital Images

 Do you struggle to use digital images with your mixed media techniques? I have a tutorial up on the ColourArte Blog showing you how I used a digital image to create this lovely card. I'd love for you to stop by and have a look!

Life is Good With Heartfelt Creations

I am seriously smitten with the Winking Frog Collection by Heartfelt Creations and was so excited to share this with you!

 

Also, if you haven't voted for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team - new members, please click here to vote for your favorites (and I'm hoping if I inspire you, that you will vote for me, Gini Cagle)

 

 

 

Heartfelt Creations Supplies:

Winking Frog Paper Collection

Water Lily Die

Water Lily Cling Stamp Set

Decorative Oval Die

Expresso-O Yourself Prills

Dries Clear Adhesive

Metal Glue Tip

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other:

Versamark Watermark Ink

Gold Embossing Powder

Distress Glitter

Chalk Inks

WorldWin Cardstock

 

Directions for 6 x 6 card:

 

Cut a 5.75" square of patterned paper and adhere to the card base. Stamp water lilies and lily pads with VersaMark ink and heat emboss with gold powder.  Use chalk inks to color. Cut with the matching dies and shape.  Add glitter and prills to the flowers.  Cut the oval frog panel from the patterned paper.  Die cut an extra frog shape and use foam adhesive to mount to the card. Cut extra cattails and the frog's eyes and use foam adhesive to add to the panel.  Add glitter to the dragonflies and around the edge of the oval.  Mount the frog oval on a diecut Decorative oval.  Arrange the lily pads as shown.



 

 



Get Ready for Wednesday with Crafter's Companion!

Remember! This Wednesday, Sara Davies will be back on HSN with some delightful goodies! She will have the Perfect Partners Victorian Floral collection as well as more Downton Abbey, new Die'sire dies, a new Signature Collection and the much anticipated Spectrum Aqua Blend Pencils!

 

Supplies :

Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Metal Die - Sweet William
Sheena Douglass Perfect Partners - Sweet William EZmount Stamp Set
Die'sire Edge'ables Flourish