After I made this, my 8 year old nephew told his mother that he loved
her because she was "Sparkle" - Somehow that just reminds me of this
canvas. I want to be Sparkle and Shine on!
Supplies
Unity Stamp Co
Tuesday, February 25, 2014
Mixed Media Canvas Video Tutorial
Supplies
Monday, February 24, 2014
Zva Creative February DT Blog Hop!
Hello friends! Zva Creative and our talented Design Team
welcome you to our February blog hop! We
are very excited to kick off another blog hop and to have you join us today. We
hope you are inspired all of the beautiful work that we are about to share!
The hop begins at Zva Creative’s blog! Be sure head on over to
check it out! You will also find a complete list of all
the participating blogs there (in case there is a glitch along the way).
As you know, Zva offers many beautiful color groupings
for pearls, flowers and crystals. If you like what you see along the hop
you can find a list of stores and online retailers that sell Zva HERE.
Supplies:
Crystals – Zva Creative CRB-03CB-112; CRW-03CB-152;
CRW-04CB-133
Xyron 9” Creative Station
Patterned Paper – Heartfelt Creations – Raindrops on Roses
Cardstock – WorldWin
- Elan Metallics – Candied Violet; Vellum
Stamp – Heartfelt Creations – HCPC 3509 Timeless Sentiments
Die – Heartfelt Creations/Spellbinders Sweet Juliet; Spellbinders Elegant Labels 4
Embossing Folder – Spellbinders Butterfly Kisses
Ribbon – May Arts 3/8” Wired Metallic GC-8-35
Paints: Art Anthology Velvet Dimensional Paints – Fiesta,
Aloha
Embossing Powder – Stampendous – Detail Black
Watermark Ink - Versamark
Fiskars Fuse Die Cutting Machine, CTMH Heat Tool
Directions:
Cut a 5 ¾” square piece of vellum paper and draw the quilt
block pattern on it. Run the vellum
through the 9” Xyron Creative Station to apply adhesive to one side. Use three patterned papers to cut the pieces
of the quilt block and line them up with the pattern on the vellum base. There
will be 12 pieces of patterned paper that form the “quilt block”. Dry emboss the entire “quilt block” as one
sheet – so the pattern will be consistent across the surface. With your finger, rub paint over the embossed
areas to emphasize the raised design as well as to unify the papers. Place a crystal in the center of each small
square. Place the butterfly flourish
crystal as shown. Die cut the
label. Stamp the sentiment with
watermark ink and heat emboss with the powder.
Embellish the tag with ribbon and a die-cut leaf flourish. Adhere to a 6 x 6 card base.
If you would like to play along with our design team,
just follow along the blog path. I am linking to one of the Zva designers
and that designer is linking to the next and so on. Be prepared to be inspired
along the way!
The Blog Hop starts today, February 24th and runs
through midnight US Eastern Standard Time on Tuesday, February 25th.
***Prizes***
Hidden on FIVE of the blogs along the way is a Zva
Creative prize package! Winners will be randomly chosen after the hop is over.
All you need to do is leave a comment on one post... you do not need to leave a
comment on each and every designer's blog post to qualify. However, the
more times you comment along the blog hop path, the more chances you will have
to win.
The 5 winners will be announced on Wednesday, February 26th
on Zva Creative’s Facebook
page. We will do
our best to notify each winner, but it's best if you can pop in to Zva’s page
on Wednesday to see if you are a winner!
We also thought it would be more fun to add even more
chances to win our blog hop prize! To increase your chances of
winning:
* Comment to let us know that you posted on your
Facebook page about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)
* Comment to let us know that you "tweeted"
about our hop (link to any of the blog hop posts)
* Comment to let us know that you asked your local store
to carry Zva creative products. If they already do, that's fantastic,
maybe you can suggest other products that they don't carry.
*Hop over to Zva’s Facebook page and
“like” our page or leave a comment there to tell us that you stopped by if you
already like us there!
The blog hop begins here at Zva Creative’s blog. I'm the last stop on the hop - so we hpoe you have enjoyed!
Thank you for joining us!
P.S. Mark your calendar to join us again on March 31st for
our next Zva blog hop!
Friday, February 21, 2014
Friends With Flair
It's time for another Unity Stamp Co. Friends with Flair! Head over to the Unity Blog to see who is hopping today!
1. Cut a 5 x7" card base from WorldWin ColorMates (Deep Orange Dream).
2. Emboss a 4.75" x 6.75" piece of ColorMates Textured Denim (Aqua Denim), using the Spellbinders Decorative Fancy Tags 2 folder.
3. Rub Tsukineko VersaMagic ink (Persimmon) over the raised areas.
4. Cut two borders from the orange cardstock using Memory Box die (Meridian Border).
5. Stamp the word text from Unity Stamp Co.( Bloom and Simplify stamp set), using VersaFine ink onto panel of patterned paper (Webster's Pages).
6. Stamp slightly over the text with the flower from the same set, using Versamark ink.
7. Heat emboss with a green powder.
8. Use Faber-Castell Gelatos to color in the leaves and stem.
9. Stamp a second flower image on white cardstock , using Memento ink.
10. Color flower with Copic markers and cut out. Apply to card.
11. Add glitter to the flower center and finish with orange crystals (Zva Creative CRW-03CB-146)
12. Assemble card as shown. Finish with a bow (May Arts Ribbon 444-58-28)
Thursday, February 20, 2014
CAS Vellum Butterfly Card
Hi! Most of you know that I don't do clean and simple cards very often - but sometimes and idea hits and you just have to go with it. So although it's a simple design, I'd love to share with you how I created it.
1. Tape the Dreamwever Stencil (Daisy Background LX7014) to WorldWin's ColorMates Light Ocean Blue Cardstock. I used the old school method to emboss this with a light box and stylus (stencil is on the underside).
2. After embossing, use Viva Decor Metallic 3D Stamp Paint to add some glittery highlights to the flower centers.
3. Rub turquoise ink over the entire stenciled area.
4. Spray with Lindy's Stamp Gang - Opal Sea Oats. Use this background paper to die- cut a butterfly from the Spellbinder's Wings of Hope set.
5. Cut a piece of ColorMates Heritage White 7" x 4". Score at 1"
6. Cut a piece of 29 lb.Translucent Vellum 6" x 4". Use Xyron Double Sided Tape to adhere to the inside of the short flap of cardstock. The vellum should line up straight with the cardstock to complete the card base.
7. Stamp matching Unity Fly With Wings of Hope butterfly, using Versamark ink and heat emboss with LSG Silver Moon Turquoise. Shape the die cut butterfly and adhere slightly above the stamped "shadow". Stamp the sentiment and heat emboss with black powder.
8. Add a Zva Creative Pearl swirl (CRW-05CB-143) and May Arts Ribbon (382-34-94) to finish.
Challenges:
May Arts and Stampendous Blog Hop
Welcome to the fourth day of May Art's hop with Stampendous! If you haven't checked out the rest of the week's inspiration, be sure to see the links at the bottom of this post. There have been some amazing projects! And what would a May Arts Ribbon Hop be without prizes? How about 3 sets of the following:
1 spool of ribbon and a jumbo cling set and a handle.
That means there will be 3 winners at the end of the week.
To win: comment on any stop along the way. Easy enough!
1 spool of ribbon and a jumbo cling set and a handle.
That means there will be 3 winners at the end of the week.
To win: comment on any stop along the way. Easy enough!
I worked with the Vintage Ladies stamp set - and decided to make a ribbon skirt for this corseted lady.
May Arts Ribbons
5/8" Sheer/Ruffle Edge Ribbon 350-58-33
5/8" Satin/Pleats Ribbon 379-58-36
3/8" Velvet/Gold Dots 456-38-04
1/8" Velvet Ribbon 389-18-33
Stampendous
Vintage Ladies Clear Stamp Set SSC1194
Survival Stack Art Elements EKM05
Stack Art Kraftboard Angel Wings Kit
Partners In Craft Supplies
Graphic 45 Steampunk Spells
Spellbinders - Elegant Labels 4
Xyron 1/4" Double Sided Tape, 9" Creative Station
Tsukineko Ink: Memento: Tuxedo Black; Brilliance - Crimson Copper
Other Supplies
WorldWin Papers - Kromekote - Copper; DoubleMates - Spring Green; Glorious Green
Copic Markers
Dew Drops
This week's hop order
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Wednesday, February 19, 2014
Heartfelt Creations Inspiration
Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC
HCDP1240 Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection
HCD 743 Raindrops on Roses Die
HCD 742 Majestic Blooms Die
HCD 740 Sweet Juliet Die
HCPC 3583 Adorned in Roses PreCut Set
HCPC 3577 Vintage Morning Background PreCut Set
1259723 Art Institute Glue (Dries Clear)
Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Other Products Used
Spellbinders Labels 27
Tsukineko Ink: Memento Ink (Tuxedo Black, Cottage Ivy)
May Arts ribbon
Xyron Mega Runner, Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives
WorldWin Cardstock
Cut a 4 x6" card base from purple cardstock. Cut a piece of green patterned paper slightly smaller than the base. Ink the edges. Glue a piece of ribbon around the bottom. Cut a decorative rectangle from the patterned paper and adhere to the green layer with foam adhesives. Die cut the decorative Raindrops on Roses die and glue to the center panel. Stamp the birthday sentiment on the green patterned paper and die cut with Spellbinders Labels 27. Adhere to the card with foam adhesives. Stamp the Vintage Morning Background flowers and cut with the corresponding die. Paint a light coat of the Rose Metallic 3D Stamp paint over the flowers and shape. Add bling for the flower center. Use leaves from the Sweet Juliet die around the flower.
Monday, February 17, 2014
Bring On Spring!
After the big snow storm we received last week - I am hoping that
things will kind of be back to normal this week! But while I was snowed
in, I did have a chance to create some projects that I will be sharing
with you this week. I decided to play along with two challenges for today's card - Lindy's Stamp Gang color inspiration and JustRite's Friday Challenge (which was to use Butterflies and/or flowers).
I love how great these colors worked with the JustRite stamps! I stamped the Fleuriste Newsprint Background stamp with Versamark ink and embossed with Morning Glory Azure powder. I spritzed the image with Opal Sea Oats. I stamped and embossed a second image, and fussy cut the main image. I used a Versamark pen to color inside the design and heat emboss the ribbons and butterflies using the Morning Glory Azure and Hollyhock Scarlet Plum powders. I then glued this to the base, but allowed the butterfly wing to stick up, for dimension.
The flowers were die cut from Spellbinders Rose Creations and more of the Hollyhock Scarlet Plum embossing powder was added to them, after they were shaped. The greenery was die cut using Spellbinders Foliage 2 and Spellbinders Tiger Lilies. After they were cut they were embossed using Desert Moon Turquoise and Starbright Gold Green.
These are both such fun challenges! I hope you will join in and share your creations!
Friday, February 14, 2014
Friends With Flair - Happy Valentines Day!
If you would like to follow along with lots of awesome cards - you will find a linky with the participants on the Unity Blog.
Challenges:
Supplies
Unity Stamps: Wishes and Kisses; With All My Heart
Faber-Castell Gelatos
May Arts Ribbon - AKB17
Echo Park Patterned Paper - Love Story
Spellbinders
Xyron - Mega Runner
Spellbinders - Heart Circles
Spellbinders - Heart Circles
Wednesday, February 12, 2014
Heartfelt Creations New Release - Raindrops on Roses
We are pleased to introduce the Raindrops on Roses Collection.
The decorative and intricacy of this die will enable you to create frames, borders, and endless opportunities for layering with your favorite images. Pick up the classic image stamps to create a stunning masterpiece. These background, accents and sentiment stamps will add a delightful classic touch to every project you create.
The decorative and intricacy of this die will enable you to create frames, borders, and endless opportunities for layering with your favorite images. Pick up the classic image stamps to create a stunning masterpiece. These background, accents and sentiment stamps will add a delightful classic touch to every project you create.
The Raindrops on Roses paper pack is loaded with saturated greens and
purples and sprinkled with colorful clusters of roses. Card panels, 6x6
sheets, colored tags and journaling blocks will add the finishing
touches to your projects.
Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by February 18th to be entered to win the entire collection valued at $175.93.
Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC
HCDP1240 Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection
HCD 742 Majestic Blooms Die
HCD Classic Leaf Die
HCPC 3584 Lady Rosalie PreCut Set
HCPC 3587 Raindrops on Roses Window PreCut Set
HCPC 3578 Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3577 Vintage Morning Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3545 Open Leaf PreCut Set
1259723 Art Institute Glue (Dries Clear)
Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Other Products Used
Zva Creative Bling - Swirls (CRW-05CB-117); Rhinestones (CRW-04CB-133)
Tsukineko Ink: Memento Ink (Tuxedo Black, Cottage Ivy)
Flower Soft - Lavendar
Various Mists
Stickles- Dark Blue
Xyron Mega Runner, Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives
Copic Markers (E87,E81, E33, E00,YG95, YG99, YG03, V20,V25,V000,V05,V12, Y32)
WorldWin Cardstock
Cut a 6" decorative panel from the paper collection. Stamp the window to the left of center, and cut away the opening around the curtains. Color with Copic markers. Add Stickles to the flowers. Make a border of Stickles around the 6" square. Let dry. Stamp the Lady Rosalie image onto Cryogen White paper, color with Copics and hand trim. Apply in front of the window with foam adhesives. Stamp, cut and shape a mix of flowers using the Majestic Morning Background and the Vintage Morning Background stamp sets. Color using mists. Stamp the leaves and cut with the corresponding die. Nestle the leaves with the flowers. Add bling to finish the design. Cut an opening on the front of the cardstock base, to line up with the window opening (use a simple die or hand cut). Adhere the card front to the base.
Challenges:
Die Cut Divas - Girls Night Out (girly)
Tuesday, February 11, 2014
Through Rain or Shine
Well...with this weather, perhaps my card should be through snow or shine! Hopefully, this big snow that we are expecting over the next few days will be the last! Anyhow - I was home today and decided to play along with the Unity {Be Inspired} Challenge.
You can use the sketch, the inspiration/color board or both. I loved the vintage colors on this one - so that's what I went with.
Here was the inspiration. Seriously, those colors just make me happy.
And here are a couple of detail shots.
Supplies
October Afternoon -Patterned papers- various collections
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