Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

 

 Heartfelt Creations Products
Burst of Splendor Paper Collection HCDP1 235
Classic Leaf Die HCD 736
Blooming Dahlia PreCut Set HCPC 3549
Open Leaf PreCut Set HCPC 3545
Heartfelt Expressions HCPC 3474
Metallic 3D Paint - Violet
Other:
Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink - Mix'd Media Inkz - Berries, Mossy; Premium Dye - Plum

May Arts Ribbon - 3/8" AF47
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Stamp the Dahlia 3 times, and fussy cut the image. For the base image, leave the flower full sized.  For the next layer, cut away the outer petals, and for the third layer, only keep the very center of the flower.  Add color with the metallic paint (in a very thin layer) and add darker ink to the edge of the petals.  Shape the flower a little, and assemble with dimensional foam. Stamp the leaves and cut with the corresponding die.  Use ink and a foam applicator to apply color to the leaves.  Shape and arrange behind the flower. Apply to the bottom left corner of a 6x6 card.  Stamp the sentiment in the center medallion of the patterned paper.  Layer with another printed rectangle and finish with pearls and a bow.

May Sunshine and Laughter Brighten Your Days

This week the DT's from Scor-Pal and Clearsnap have joined forces to bring you some amazing projects.  Be sure to check the Scor-Pal Blog and the Clearsnap Blog everyday for inspiration, and maybe a prize or two!

 It seems like the rain is never going to stop here, so I loved the sentiment that I used for this Upright Z-fold card.  This project uses a couple of different techniques, so I'm going to break them down for you, so you can make your own.

For the background paper, I took a patterned paper, and ran it through my machine with an embossing plate.

I used a brayer to apply Top Boss watermark ink over the top , and sprinkled it with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set the powder. 

I repeated the brayering and embossing two more times to build up a thick layer of embossing powder.

I inked over the surface with the Mix'd Media Inx in Truffle, and then used a paper towel to remove the ink off of the embossed areas. 

I set this to the side, and started the card base by cutting a strip of cardstock 4 1/4" x 11.  I placed the paper with the long side along the top fence of my Scor-Pal, and scored at 5 1/2" and then flipped the paper, and scored at 2 3/4".  Fold the base so that you have a small "tent" to the front of the card.

I adhered the embossed paper to the back panel of the card with Scor-tape.   I took a strip of gold paper 4 1/4" x 2 3/4" and used the City Girl Edger to cut decorative borders on each side.  A added a scrap of the embossed paper to the center of this panel and adhered to the bottom of the card. 

For my image panel, I cut brown cardstock 3 1/4" x 4 1/4" and covered it with the French Lattice Small.  I used the Coved Rectangle and Coved Rectangle Stitching Tool for my sentiment.  The stitching tool allows me to make perfect stitches around my border. I adhered the bottom of this whole panel to the base of the card.

The original directions for making this type of card relied on a tab on the back panel to tuck the front panel behind, to make it stand up, but I created a different method.  I glued a lace Corner to the back of my brown panel, and sat my card on the table, and used a Crop-a-dile to punch holes to line up with the opening in my fancy corner die.  I then ran ribbon through the holes in the card and laced it through the die cut and tied my bow.  This keeps the card standing upright, and can be untied to flatten the card for mailing. 

For the flowers, I used the Shasta Daisy Strip.  I inked the edges with Mix'd Media Chox in Butternut.  

  Then, I cut a small circle into a scrap of paper to make a template, and placed it over each flower, lining up with the center.

I spritzed into the opening with the Stephanie Barnard Tangerine Spray.  This kept the splatters just to the center of my flower.

I assembled the flowers and added some greenery to finish the card.

Scor-Pal

Scor-tape

Clearsnap:

Top Boss Watermark Ink

Top Boss Clear Embossing Powder

Mix'd Media Inx - Truffle

Mix'd Mediz Chox - Butternut, Bluejay

Smooch - Gold Lame

Stephanie Barnard Spray - Tangerine

ColorBox Pigment Ink - Harbor

WorldWin Paper Cardstock:  Autumn Hay, Gold Ore,  Deep Coffee Brown, Medium Spring Green, Deep Spring Green

May Arts Ribbon: 3/8" Solid/ Two-tone  AF15

Verve Stamp Set - Brighter Days

May Arts, and Xyron and LYB- Oh, My!

I am so lucky to work with such fabulous companies, and this week two of the teams that I'm on - May Arts Ribbon and Xyron have teamed up with Little Yellow Bicycle. How fun is that?  So today, I have on my May Arts DT hat, and have a layout to share.  Friday, I will be back with my Xyron hat on to share another project with you.  You know the Ribbon Lady is going to be giving away some ribbon this week - 3 spools to the lucky commenter.  So leave as many comments on the Ribbonistas blogs as you want - each comment gets you an entry to win.  And Friday, there will be a big giveaway package with May Arts, Xyron and LYB!

 

I love this picture of my nephew when he was a baby - couldn't you just eat him up!  I used a border sticker from the LYB Poppy line for my ribbon treatment on the bottom right corner.  I gathered the polka dot ribbon and adhered it to the sticker.  I used the new Xyron High Tack Tape to adhere the Chevron Stripe ribbon above it.  I had not noticed the checked ribbon I used beside my picture, until a sample came - and let me tell you -this is one of my new favorite ribbons.  I'll be adding some of those to my ribbon stash!

Another one of my favorite Xyron tricks is making my own dimensional adhesives.  I go through this stuff, so having an economical way to make my own has saved me so much money.  If you haven't tried this, all you have to do is buy a sheet of craft foam at your local craft store, and run it through your Creatopia or Creative Station Machine, and put permanent adhesive on both sides.  I used my DIY foam adhesives to layer the die cut flowers.

So here are all of the details that you need to know:

May Arts Ribbons:

Solid/Ivory Check AKB15

Twill/Chevron Stripes 382-34-14

Grosgrain/Dots DD14

Xyron

Mega Runner

Creatopia

New Double-Sided High Tack Tape

Little Yellow Bicycle

Poppy Collection Patterned Papers

Cork Hearts Stick Pins

Vellum Tape

Burlap Stickers

Cardstock Stickers

Other:

Words or Whatever Chipboard, Mask

Clearsnap Ink

And so you don't miss a thing, here is the schedule for when the Ribbonistas will be posting this week. Be sure to check the Xyron and LYB blogs for more inspiration from their designers.

Monday

VirginiaFynes

 Sandy Allnock

 LeahFarrar-White

Tuesday

Lalo IK

Karen Baker

Wednesday

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Gini Williams Cagle

Thursday

Erin Thiem

Emily Lanham 
Christina Colon

Friday

DeeDee Catron

Charlene Driggs  

Candy Rosenberg 

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Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations' latest collection is Gateway to the Seasons - so this collection has everything you need to create beautiful projects throughout the year.  Last week, I shared a wintery card - so next up in the seasons, is Spring.

Directions 6 x6 card
Cut the base panel of the card from the patterned paper. Ink the edges. Stamp the Spring Season chair stamp onto a square panel of lightly colored patterned paper.  Die cut the gates and ink the edges.  Glue the edges of the gate to either side of the stamped scene. Adhere lace above the gates. Cut the rectangle tag from the paper and stamp with sentiment. Place over lace. Stamp, die cut and shape the Sun Kisser Fleur to create the flower to place to the left of the gate.  Add 3-D Paint and pearls to finish the flower.  Die cut greenery and place around the flower.  Tie a wired bow and glue beneath the flower.

Heartfelt Creations Products
Daphne Paper Collecion HCDP1 234
Ornate Gateway Die HCD 737
Gift Ensemble Die HCD 735
Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD  734
Spring Season PreCut Set HCPC 3540
Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3533
Rose Metallic 3D Paint
Dries Clear Adhesive

Other:
WorldWin Cardstock
May Arts Ribbon GC-8-23
Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink
Xyron 1.5" Sticker Maker, Mega Runner

Masculine Birthday Card

Since we celebrated Father's Day yesterday, I thought this would be great timing to share a masculine birthday card with you.  I love adding flowers to everything I do - but, I will admit, they aren't really manly.  Greenery however, is perfect for those outdoorsy guys. 

MATERIALS  LIST:  

Hampton Art Stamps: All About a Boy SC0526; Party TimeIC0157

Basic Grey Patterned Paper:  Bowties Collection

WorldWin Papers Cardstock:  Kraft, ColorMates: Deep Spring Green

May Arts Ribbon: 4” Wired Burlap 398-4-33

Robin’s Nest: Dew Drops – Sunflower

Clearsnap Ink:  ColorBox Premium Dye Ink: Artichoke; Mix’d Media Chox Ink: Sage, Bluejay;  Mix’d Media Ink: Truffle

Xyron Adhesive:  MegaRunner, Creatopia (for DIY Foam Adhesive)

Madeira:  Lana Wool Machine Sewing Thread

Tools: Fiskars Fuse Die Cut Machine; Pfaff  Sewing Machine

Be Happy

Hi, it’s Gini, and I’m here to share I bright and cheerful card. It's simple, but striking. A

If you would like to make this card, here are the step-by-step instructions:

1     1.  Cut two layers of kraft, and mat with 1/8” border of Shocking Pink cardstock.

2      2.  Stamp the floral background onto both pieces of the kraft paper using the Orchid ink.

3     3.  Diecut the mesh border from brown cardstock.

        4.  Die cut the top and bottom edges of a piece of Shocking Pink cardstock,

      5.  Mount the mesh border in the center.  Add ribbon between the diecut edge and the center mesh.

5     6.   Cut flowers and ink with Jasmine ink. Shape and attach with a brad.

          7. Stamp the sentiment with the Chestnut Roan ink, hand cut into a pennant shape, and attach behind the flower.

Supply List:

Hampton Art Stamps: Doodlebug Sweet Background # 4X9CLEAR-SC471;

Ditto – Be Happy     2011-10-18

 Clearsnap: Colorbox Pigment Ink: Orchid; ColorBox Chalk Ink: Chestnut Roan; Donna Salazar Mix’d Media Inkz: Jasmine

Worldwin Cardstock:  ColorMates - Shocking Pink; Brown; Kraft

May Arts Ribbon: 350-58-22 Sheer/Ruffle Edge

Adhesives: Xyron Mega Runner

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

 

It's Wednesday - so another day of inspiration with Heartfelt Creations!  I stamped my flowers today using Ultra High Embossing Powders, which really gave them some great dimension.

 

Cheery Lynn Designs Products
Sun Kissed Paper Collection HCDP1 233
Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3534
Sun Kissed Tags and Basket PreCut Set HCPC 3535
Classic Message PreCut Set HCPC 3354
Sunkissed Fleur Die HCD 734
Layered Scalloped Posy Die HCD 717

Other:
WorldWin Papers Cardstock, Vellum
May Arts Ribbon
Want2Scrap Pearls
Wow Embossing Powder Ultra High Gold
Clearsnap Ink
Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron Creatopia

You're the Best 6 x8" Card
Distress the edges of the patterned papers for your card layers, and then ink them with dark brown ink. Make two cuts with the dies from the Layered Scalloped Posy - lining them up next to each other to cut a circle and mounting circle.  Stamp the flowers onto vellum using a watermark ink and heat emboss with ultra high powder.  Cut with the matching die and assemble with pearls in the center.  Swipe some rust colored ink over the edges of the flowers, and wipe away excess with a paper towel.   Stamp the tag and fussy cut.  Stamp a sentiment and mount a portion of the stamp on the card as shown.  Finish assembling the card as shown.

May Arts Ribbon and Scor-Pal Blog Hop Day 2

Welcome to day 2 of the May Arts Ribbon and Scor-Pal Blog Hop! I hope you have had a great time and have been inspired.  I am so blessed to be a member of both of these fantastic companies - so I know you have seen some amazing projects.  I hope you've left plenty of comments along the hop as well, for your chance to win Scor-Pals and a May Arts Ribbon Package (your choice of 3 spools!)

On to my project - I created folding card/mini album based on a tutorial by Natascha Banning on the Whiff of Joy blog.  She calls hers a card, but by the time I added all of the paper layers, and inside flaps, I think it's more like a mini.

For the base, cut cardstock 6" x 12" and score at 4 3/4" and 10 1/4".  Add your decorative papers, die cuts and handmade flowers.  Use a hole punch to punch holes to tie the ribbon through to hold the album shut.

For the inside of the album, you are going to make a small accordion feature for the right hand side.  Cut cardstock 4" x 12" and score at 4", and 8". Attach ribbon to the center back, using Scor-tape (this will wrap around the front to tie closed).  Decorate the according album.

I used a banner sticker extending off of the page (above), but didn't want the sticky part to show on the backside (below). So instead, I backed it with a wide grosgrain ribbon, so that it would be pretty from either direction. 

Products
Scor-Pal, Scor-tape
May Arts Ribbons
5/8" Crochet  361-58-33
1" Crochet with Velvet Center 372-1-34
GC12- 3/8" Metallic Iridescent Wired
3/8" Metallic Velvet 377-38-33
1 1/2" Grosgrain QH19
Basic Grey - Lucille collection
WorldWin Papers Cardstock - ColorMates, Kraft
Heartfelt Creations Tattered Blossoms Die

Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink

 So here is the line-up for the day.  I hope you will take time to visit and leave some love!


Day 2 Blogs

Charlene Driggs

Lori Williams

Christina Colon

Steph Ackerman

DeeDee Catron

Toni Storie

Emily Lanham

Tya Smith

Erin Thiem

Virginia Nebel

Gini Williams Cagle

Where Flowers Bloom so Does Hope

I love spring, when all of the flowers are blooming everywhere you look!  So even if your aren't much of a gardener, you can still enjoy the season with your own handmade flowers.

 Supplies:

Basic Grey Patterned Paper - Mint Julep

WorldWin Cardstock - Kraft

Want2Scrap Pearls 

Verve Stamps

May ArtsRibbon 449 Mini Cording

Clearsnap Ink

Xyron Mega Runner

Imagine

This week, I will be sharing some creations at the Words or Whatever Blog.  Up first is this mixed media card.

I used one of the WOW AltaMATZ templates (Doily).  I traced around the entire design using a Aquarelle pencil, and then inked around the outside.  I misted this with water, so that the pencil would disperse.

I took the chipboard gate - painted it with Gesso, then inked it with a dark brown pigment ink, and added some glitter.  The Imagine title was inked to color it, and then I rubbed a little bit of Metallic 3D paint over it.

Supplies

Words or Whatever: 6x6 AltaMatz Doily ALTA033; Imagine Dream Believe WOW1450; Ornamental Gate WOW991

Kaisercraft: Patterned Paper, flowers

Hampton Art background stamps

Clearsnap Ink

Xyron Mega Runner

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Welcome back to another week of inspiration with my Heartfelt Creations goodies.  I've got another card to share with you today using the newest addition - the Sun Kissed Collection.  I am really enjoying using the new die/stamp sets that stamp and cut multiple flowers at once. They are really great!

Heartfelt Creations Products
Sun Kissed Collection Designer Papers HCDP1 233
Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3533
Sun Kissed Fleur Background PreCut Set HCPC 3536
Sun Kissed Tags and Basket PreCut Set HCPC 3535
Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD 734
Light Blue Metallic 3-D Stamp Paint

Other:

Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink: Chox (Bluejay, Driftwood); ColorBox Pigment (Brown, Harbor)
Copic Markers: YG03, BG72
May Arts Ribbon - Lace (442-15-09), 3/8" Wired (GC34)
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Directions for a 5 x 7" card:
Stamp the background image on a light colored patterned paper, using the Harbor ink.  Add lace ribbon at the bottom of this layer.  Cut the two largest ovals from the Opulent Ovals set, and layer with dimensional foam.  Stamp the basket with brown ink.  Fussy cut the image.  Color the leaves and flowers with Copic markers.  Shade the basket with chalk ink. Stamp and cut two sets of the Sun Kissed Fleurs - one using the brown ink, and the other using the 3-D Stamp Paint. Shape the flowers and glue to the corresponding designs on the basket.  Finish the centers with pearls. Add a wired bow to the top of the oval die cut.

A Moment to Treasure

 

Time goes by so quickly. It's hard to imagine that this little girl would grow up to be the beautiful woman that she is today.  I am always in awe of my sister- of her strong spirit, her fierce love for her family, her compassionate heart, her incredible sense of humor.  The list could go on and on, but I want her to know that every moment I have spent with her has been a moment that I  treasure.

 

So enough of my sappiness.  Here are details of the layout, showing these fun flowers.

 

Graphic 45 Patterned Papers ( A Place In Time, Nutcracker Sweet Collections)

Words or Whatever Chipboard (May Release)

Clearsnap Ink, Smooch

Robin's Nest Dew Drops

Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Introducing Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Collection

We are pleased to introduce the Sun Kissed Fleur Collection from Heartfelt Creations. This collection includes 2 dies: the Gift Ensemble die (yes, you can make a fancy box with this die!) and the Sun Kissed Fleur die which cuts out 10 different flowers at a time. How's that for value?
The paper collection, called Sun Kissed Collection, comes in vibrant aquas and oranges and fades to light greens and yellows. The paper pack comes with 24 12 x 12 papers that have designs on both sides and are acid & lignen free. There are 2 sheets per design; some are dramatic; others are subdued.
You also have a wonderful selection of floral stamps to choose from: fancy tags, an overflowing basket, beautiful patterned backgrounds, borders and corners.

Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by May 14th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $180.91

I really, really love this collection, and I know you will too! So here is my card showcasing the new collection -

Heartfelt Creations Supplies:
Sun Kissed Collection Patterned Papers HCDP1 233
Sunkissed Fleur Die HCD 734
Gift Ensemble Die HCD 735
Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3533
Sun Kissed Fleur Swirls PreCut Set HCPC 3537
Sun Kissed Tags and Basket PreCut Set HCPC 3535
Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3534
Classic Message PreCut Set HCPC 3354
Dries Clear Adhesive

Cross Promotional Products:
Paper Temptress Gold Metallic Vellum
Paper Temptress Gold Laser Glossy Lustre

Other:
Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap: Ink- Chox (Sparrow), Smooch Glitz (Goldrush, Lime Twist)
Distress Ink- Dried Marigold
May Arts Ribbon 1/2" Sheer with Satin Band
Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron Creatopia

You're the Best 6 x 6 card
Cut a card base from the Gold Luster Glossy Cardstock, and set aside.  Take a 5 3/4" square of patterned paper and stamp the images from the Sun Kissed Fleur Swirls directly onto the patterned papers. Add Lime Twist Smooch Glitz to the leaf and vine areas of the image.  Stamp and die cut the Sun Kissed Fluers from patterned papers and the Striped Sun Kissed Fleurs from the Gold Metallic Vellum. Add some color to the petals using the Dried Marigold ink. Shape the flowers,  add  Smooch Glitz Goldrush to the centers, and finish with a pearl.  Glue to match up with the stamped images on the base paper. Die cut the vines from the Gift Ensemble Die, and add to the flower clusters.  Use the small flower die in that set to die cut and stamp the tiny flowers.  Add them to the vines and finish with pearl centers. Stamp the tag, fussy cut, and cut away the right side, so that it can be nestled behind the flowers. Stamp the sentiment and adhere with foam adhesives.  Add stamped/cut flowers to the tag. Finish with ribbon bow.

Dream with Hampton Art and Authentique

I was so excited to see Hampton Art pairing up with Authentique to bring you some fabulous stamps.  I found these were really easy to incorporate into a fun layout.

 

On the yellow panel, I added some texture stamping using the Art Warehouse PS0712 wooden stamp.  This just added a little bit more depth.

I stamped elements from the Authentique set – Keep Me Posted  IC0231, and fussy cut them and used to layer around the photos using foam adhesives.

 

Supply List

Stamps

Hampton Art Licensed Authentique Cling Stamp set- Keep Me Posted (IC0231)

Hampton Art Licensed Art W

Warehouse Wood Mounted Rubber Stamp set – Speckle Background PS0712

Inks

Clearsnap – Donna Salazar Chox Inx (Butternut)

Clearsnap – ColorBox Chalk Ink (Blackbird)

Other Supplies

Patterned Paper- Authentique (Grace)

Pearls: Want2Scrap

Chipboard: Words or Whatever