Words or Whatever Chipboard Debut!

I've been stalking my mailman for days, and finally my much anticipated box of chipboard from Wow -Words or Whatever  arrived.  I immediately sat down and started playing with all of the goodies.  If you are not familar with this line, you need to check it out! They have a wonderful selection of chippies - and an incredible line of heavy duty templates - AltaMATZ.  If you are looking for a source in the US - I noticed that Lindy's Stamp Gang has a nice selction!

This is a picture of me and my sister (about 40 years ago - yikes!) For the base, I misted the corners using the AltaMATZ 6 x6 Doily Corner .  The title was painted with gesso, and then spritzed and glazed with Glimmermist and Glimmer Glaze. My flourish was inked with Clearsnap Chalk ink, and then I stamped the background with a script stamp Hampton Arts/Graphic 45 Ladies Diary 1.

The flowers were stamped with the Hampton Art/ Doodlebug Sweet Background.

Be sure and check out the Wow - Words or Whatever Blog - for tons of lovely inspiration.  Our challenges will be starting back next month, so you might want to stock up now, so you will be ready to play along.

Supplies

Words or Whatever:
 Me and My Sister title; Flourish; , leaves, AltaMatz Doily Corner

Hampton Art:
Doodlebug Sweet Background; Graphic 45 Ladies Diary 1
Clearsnap Ink
 Mix'd Media Inkz - Leather;Color Box Fluid Chalk- Chestnut Roan; Olive Pastel

May Arts Ribbon
1.5" Crochet
Heartfelt Creations
 Clear cardstock
Other
Bo Bunny Patterned Papers - Little Miss
Want2Scrap Pearls
Tattered Angels: Glimmermist; Glimmer Glaze

Time Is Precious

Over the next few weeks, I will be sharing projects that I made for Hampton Art's Winter CHA release.  This card shows off one of the newest designs from 7gypsies. Be sure to keep watching the Hampton Art blog to see more of the new release!

Supplies:
Hampton Art 7gypsies licensed stamps: Time is Precious (SC0522)
Clearsnap
Top Boss Watermark Ink
Smooch Ink: Gold Lame
Other
May Arts Ribbon
Gold Embossing Powder
Spellbinders: Standard Circles Large
WorldWin Papers Cardstock
Kaisercraft Patterned Papers: Check In Collection
Adhesives: GlueArts Glue Glider Pro – Perma Tac; Zipdry; Scor-tape

Instructions:
1. Stamp the watch on a lightly patterned paper using the watermark ink. Emboss with gold embossing powder, then fussy cut. Stamp the hands of the watch using black ink.
2. Arrange the layers of the card as shown. Use Scor-tape to adhere the ribbon in a straight line. Glue the watch over the layers.
3. Emboss the sentiment in the upper right corner of the card, using the gold powder.

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations Products:

HCPC Melodious Songbird Precut Set

HCPC 3303 - Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set

HCD - Layered Scalloped Posy Die

HCD 701 Posy Patch Die

HCD 729 Decorative Blossom Corner

HCDP1 229 Countryside Evening Paper Collection

Other:

Spellbinders Labels 28

Want2Scrap Pearls

May Arts Ribbon

Donna Salazar Mix'd Media Inkz: Honey, Patina

Copic Markers: B93, B95, B97, E31,E34, E53, YG25

Stamp the Meldious Songbird on Cryogen White paper.  Position Spellbinders Labels 28, so that the branches fill the label (the bird's head will be off of the label), and cut.While the paper is still in the die, ink the entire space using the  ink, then color the leaves and flowers using Copics. Remove the stamped image, and ink over the entire paper with  ink (going into the white border area as well).  Stamp another image of the bird and color and fussy cut.  Use dimensional foam to attach to base image. Add a small pearl for the eye. Stamp 7 of the smallest Posy Patch flowers and cut with the corresponding die.  Ink the edges with the blue ink.  Shape the petals and add to the base image.  Tuck small die cuts from the Layered Scalloped Posy die behind each side of the label 28, and mount on a rectangle of patterned paper.  Tuck the corner of the Decorative Blossom Corner underneath the bottom of the rectangle and add a bow.  Mount onto a 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" piece of dark blue patterned paper and attach to a 6" x 6" cream card base.

Biltmore House Layout

Cheery Lynn Designs New Release!

I love the beach and anything to do with it, so I jumped at the chance to design with these seahorses and starfish/sand dollar

My sentiment die reads "Best Wishes" and on the Tags 2, I added alpha stickers to say "From the Fishes"  

Heartfelt Creations - Countryside Evening

Heartfelt Creations has created a delightful ‘Countryside Evening’ for you. There’s beautiful typography, countryside scenes, one awesome die, and 24 beautiful papers.This set is a beautiful choice for the beautiful moments. Get yours now at www.heartfeltcreations.us. Leave a comment on the HC blog by January 15th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $150.92 .

Heartfelt Creations Products:

HCPC 3514 - Floral Fence Precut Set

HCPC 3303 - Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set

HCD 701 Posy Patch Die

HCD 729 Decorative Blossom Corner

 HCDP1 229 Countryside Evening Paper Collection

Other:

May Arts Silk Ribbon

Stickles

Copic Markers: YG93, YG95, YG99, YG25, E70,E71, E74, E77

6x6 card

Cut a piece of blue patterned paper 5 7/8" x 5 7/8".  Cut the floral patterned paper 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" to layer over the top.  Die cut two of the smaller Decorative Blossom Corners and attach to opposite corners.  Stamp the fence and color with Copic markers.  Fussy cut the image.  Trace over the vines using Dries Clear Adhesive and sprinkle with Ultra Fine Glitter. Stamp a second fence image and color only the leaves. Fussy cut, shape and adhere with dimensional foam adhesives over the base fence. Stamp 11 Posy Patch flowers and cut with the coordinating die. Shape and glue on the fence, allowing some of the smaller base flowers to still show.  Add Stickles to the centers of the flowers.  Adhere the fence with dimensional foam. Stamp the sentiment and cut apart into separate words. Ink the edges with brown ink.  Glue to the card.  Add a ribbon bow.



Lovely Lady Card

I love the holidays, but I have to tell you, I am really glad when things get back to a normal schedule too!

I have a special card to share with you today.  This was published in the  March 2013 Issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts Magazine.  I found a copy of this issue last weekend, on a trip to Tennessee and was thrilled when I saw this in print.

.  I accordian pleated the petals for my carnation, creating a very realistic look.

Stamps: Hampton Art/Graphic 45 Ladies Diary 2

Patterned Papers: Kaisercraft Charlotte's Dream
Xyron Mega Runner

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Love Is Enduring
6 x 6 card
Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3508 Timeless Lace PreCut Set
HCPC 3499 Delicate Asters and Butterflies PreCut Set
HCD 728 Timeless Amour Die
HCDP1 228 Timeless Amour Paper Collection
Zip Dry Glue
Other:
Want2Scrap Pearls
Bazzill Cardstock
Creative Inspirations Paint: Tutu Pink; Emerald; Green Olive; Carmel
May Arts Ribbon: GC-8-35
ColorBox Ink

Directions:
Cut a 5.75" square of the dark patterned paper from the paper collection. Stamp the Timeless Lace along the right side of the pape, using a cream colored ink. Ink the edges of the paper with Merlot ink. Mount to the 6 x 6 cardbase. Cut a decorative piece of paper 4 x 5.75". Mount to the left of the base. Die cut the fancy heart and glue to the center of the card. Cut the sentiment from the paper collection and use foam adhesives to mount on a slightly larger rectangle cut from cream patterned paper. Glue to the center of the die cut. Add preals between the two patterned papers. Stamp and cut the butterfly and paint using transparent glimmer paints. Add a fancy bow and use foam adhesives to add the butterfly to the bottom right corner.

A Great Way to Start the New Year!

I am so excited about what 2013 has in store for me! I've just decided this is going to be a great year.
And to start the year off with a bang - I get to share with you that I was asked to be the international designer for Words or Whatever (WOW) chipboard from the Central Coast of NSW.  They have an extensive collection of chipboard shapes, OTP, MDF, albums and a great range of AltaMATZ Stencils.  I can't wait to share more of this fabulous company with you!  You will be able to check out all of the inspiration on the blog.

 

Here is the line up of the rest of the team:

Sandra Staples (DT Coordinator)

Monique Follett

Kerryn Fry

Sue Smith

Tess Pretty

Melissa Heather

Anita Rodway

Kim Kendall

and me!

 

                                       

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas! We may still have months of winter left, but it's never to early to start dreaming of spring.  So today's card is bright and cheerful, and of course full of flowers.

Heartfelt Creations Products:

Vintage Floret Bouquet PreCut Set HCPC 3503

Timeless Sentiments HCPC 3509

Vintage Floret Paper Collection HCDP1227

Other:

Spellbinders Labels 28

Scalloped Square Grand Nestabilities

May Arts 1/8" Silk Ribbon SK17

Stickles: Ruby

Want2Scrap Pearls

Distress Ink: Vintage Photo
Memento Ink - Black

Copics: YR21; YR23; YR24; E99; E34, E57; YG25, YG63;YG93; YG99; 

R20; R21; RV32; RV34; R39

Purchased tag

Stamp the Vintage Floret Bouquet using Memento Ink in black.  Color with Copic markers. Center the largest sized Labels 28 around the colored image and cut.  Leave the image in the die, and add distress ink around the edges, and a little bit over the colored image to tone it down a bit. Cut a scalloped square using the die closest to 6". Cut a contrasting square 4 3/4"  and glue to the center of the larger square. Add machine stitching around the smaller square.  Mount the bouquet using foam dots.  Add stickles to the center of the flowers.  Stamp the sentiment on a purchased small tag, and add a few flourishes from the Vintage Floret Bouquet set.  Ink the edges with Distress Ink. Tie a multi-looped bow, and tuck the tag underneath. Add medium sized pearls in the corners, and one larger pearl to the center of the bow. Mount on a   6" x 6" card base.