A Peek Into My Stamping Room

It's Your Birthday!

Hello friends.  One card I can never have enough of is a birthday card.  It seems like once a week or so sometimes!  So the other day, I sat down at my crafty table and started making some birthday cards. Some of them are girly and some of the are more manly.  This card I am showing you today is definitely girly and it was alot of fun to create!

So I started this card by stamping and watercoloring some really cute flower images from the Sheena line at Crafter's Companion.  I got these stamps before Christmas and didn't know how I was going to use them.  I think they worked perfect for this card!  I stamped them onto watercolor paper using brown Staz-on ink pad.  Then I watercolored them using my Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers.  I scribbled the marker onto my craft mat and used a watercolor brush to color these flowers.  Once they were dry, I fussy cut them out.  There was not a leaf image in this set, so I just colored one of the flowers green and used it as a leaf.  

The birthday sentiment is from Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Just For Men -Rock Star stamp set.  I stamped it onto the strip of cardstock using embossing ink and sprinkled on some white embossing powder.  After I heat set it, I cut the edge into a banner.  I used some 3d foam squares to pop up the sentiment.  The white panel was embossed using the Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Floral Delight - Floral Swirls 6x6 embossing folder.  I love how simple the card turned out.  I am hoping that it won't require too much extra postage!

Thanks for stopping by today.  Here is a list of supplies I used with links for your information:

• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Just For Men Rock Star Photopolymer Stamp Set
• Crafter's Companion Sheena Groovin' 60's - Bloomin' Sixties EZ-Mount Rubber Stamps
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Floral Delight Floral Swirls Embossing Folder
• Spectrum Aqua Watercolour Cardstock
• Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers - Crystal Clear, Harvest Moon, Aquamarine, Moonlight, Macaroon, Olive Jade
  watercolor brush
• white embossing powder, powder tool, embossing heat tool
• sequins
• 3d foam squares

A Bride and Groom card....

Hello friends!  Today I have a project to share with you that uses some Crafter's Companion Die'sire Edge'ables dies.  These dies are intricate and allow you to use them on the edge of a fold or edge of the paper for a "pop-up" style.  Or you can cut out the die cut for a different look.  Here is a card I created using two Die'sire Edge'ables that will be on HSN February 6.  If you watch the Crafter's Companion spots you might even see my creation!

As you can see, I used two of the Die'sire Edge'ables in two different ways.  I used the Die'sire Edge'ables Classic Chandelier die on the top edge of the white panel of cardstock.  Like I said these dies are really beautiful and intricate!  I added some small pearls to the chandelier to give it alittle something!  I also used the Die'sire Edge'ables Bride and Groom die.  Instead of cutting it at the edge of the cardstock/fold, I die cut it from some Matt Mirror Cardstock and hand cut along the bottom of the die cut.  I adhered the die cut onto some printed vellum.  I also used the little accents dies from the Die'sire Edge'ables Classic Chandelier die on the edges of the white panel, too!  Here is a closer look.........

This card measures 5 x 7".  I love how it turned out!  

Here is a list of supplies that I used:

• Die'sire Edge'ables Bride and Groom die
• Die'sire Edge'ables Classic Chandelier die
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Together Forever Printed Vellum
• Signature Collection by Sara Davies - Together Forever Luxury Matt Mirror Card
• Downton Abbey Papercrafting Collection - Pearls & Resin Flowers
• Crafter's Companion Premium Ultra Smooth White Cardstock
• Gemini Die Cutting and Embossing Machine
• Black Cardstock
• gray ribbon
• 3d foam squares

 

True Love Sparkle Dust Card

Hello friends! So I have been working so hard creating for the CHA - Creativation show that was held last weekend.  One of the projects was this card.......You can see the full tutorial on the Tonic Studios Blog HERE.

Here is my card....

I love how this card turned out and hope you will check out the tutorial on how it was created on the Tonic Studios blog.

Thanks for stopping by today!
 

Fairy Love!

Hello friends!  I forgot to push publish on this post yesterday.   Here is my latest project from Heartfelt Creations using the Wildwood Cottage Collection.  I don't know if you can tell or not but I really love that little fairy in this collection.  She is just adorable!

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Tu Tu Pink Prills, ANC811
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274

Instructions

Other Products: Kraft, Pistachio & White cardstock, Spellbinders Standard Circles Sm & Large Scalloped Circles Lg dies, 3D foam squares, seam binding; Victorian Velvet Distress Ink; Pistachio Ink

Instructions: This finished card measures 4 1/4 x 5 1/2". Cut the kraft cardstock to 5 1/2 x 8 1/2" and score it at 4 1/4". Fold along the score line and that will create the base of this card. Cut out the card panel from the collection plus cut a piece of the green patterned paper to 5 1/4 x 4". Die cut the fairy girl image from the card panel using the standard circle die. Die cut the scalloped circle from the pink paper. Die cut the sentiment ticket from the collection using the die from the Luggage and Tags die set. Stamp the flowers onto white cardstock using Victorian Velvet distress ink and die cut with matching die. Stamp and die cut a set of leaves also. Die cut a strip of pink patterned paper using the Eyelet Inlay border die from Classic Border Basics die set. Adhere the card together as shown and tie the seam binding into a bow to complete the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!  I do have a post all planned for Friday.  You know - Just for Fun Friday - so be sure and check back!

Little Darlings With Love Foldout Card

Hello friends!  Well, I am such a slacker.  I have been working on creative projects but I haven't been able to post any of them.  Sorry for that and I hope that I will be back to sharing regularly again starting this week!  

Here is my Heartfelt Creations project from last week.  I can't believe I forgot to post it!

Here is another look with the card open........

 

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Pistachio, TSMP706
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout Cards-White, HCCF1-443-2
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274

Instructions

Other Products: White cardstock; Victorian Velvet Distress Ink Pad; Nuvo Pink Champagne Glitter Drops; Scor-tape; 3d foam squares

Watch this video https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo for tips on using foldout cards, shadowbox and the border basics dies. Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.

Instructions: This foldout card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". To begin, cover all panels with patterned paper from the collection. Use the Simple Fleur die to cut the patterned paper to fit this card. Cut some edges for the card using the Eyelet Fleur Die out of white cardstock. Adhere the Eyelet Fleur Die strips onto the top of each panel and then adhere the patterned paper panels into place.

Fussy cut the Fairies, birdhouse and sentiments from the paper collection. Adhere them into place using 3d foam squares. Adhere the second and third panel together using scor-tape. That way your card will open up like a book.

Stamp the flower images onto white cardstock using Victorian Velvet ink and die cut with matching dies. Stamp the leaves onto green patterned paper using pistachio ink and die cut with matching dies. Use the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit to shape the flowers and leaves. Adhere them into place as shown. Adhere the sentiments into place. Once everything is adhered into place and the card is finished, apply the Nuvo Glitter drops and allow to dry. I had to do this in stages since some of the flowers are inside the card. I added the drops to the flowers I could see when the card was completely closed and allowed them to dry. Then I opened the card and added the rest. Once everything is dry, you can mail out your card.

 

Just For Fun...........

Hello friends!  This month, I want to start something new.  Recently, I was introduced to the Simon Says Stamp Monthly kit by my good friend, Heidi Blankenship.  Well, I am going to confess that Simon Says Stamp is fast becoming one of my go-to stores to purchase my favorite goodies.  Being on design teams is so much fun but it can be alot of work.  Like right now I have been busy creating things for the CHA - Creativation show in Phoenix next week.  So to help my creativity, I took a few minutes to make something that is just for me or just for fun!  So my goal is to post one or two projects a week that I make just for fun.  I was hoping to do it on Friday......you know, Just For Fun Friday?  But life got in the way as I was busy getting the house ready for a big ice storm that was coming in.  We really did get quite a bit of ice so far.....so that trip to the store for toilet paper was a good idea!  LOL

Here are a couple of cards that I created Just For Fun!  I used the Hey Love Stamp set with matching die and the Stacked Hearts die from Simon Says Stamp to create these cards!

For this card, I used some Blushing Bride cardstock from Stampin' Up! to die cut the Stacked Hearts die and the background for the "love".  I die cut the detail "love" using a scrap of glitter paper I had in my stash.

 

For this card, I used the Scalloped Stitches edge dies for around the edge of the white layer.  I added another Stacked Hearts die cut from some of the Blushing Bride paper.  I stamped the sentiment from the Hey Love stamp set and using the "LOVE" dies again.    I also tried out some spray adhesive........it worked well for the delicate Stacked Hearts die cut but I am not too sure about the smell!

So what have you been working on just for fun?  I will be trying to share something fun each week.  I have to keep this fun or it's just a job......ya know?  Thanks for stopping by!

Introducing the Wildwood Cottage Collection!

Hello friends!  Today is Wednesday and that means it's a Heartfelt Creation day.  But it is also the 2nd Wednesday of the month and that means Heartfelt Creations is introducing a new collection.  You are going to love the Wildwood Cottage collection!

Come away with us and discover the whimsical world of Wildwood Cottage, the newest collection by Heartfelt Creations.  Unleash your imagination and explore magical gardens filled with light and airy florals, chirping birds, fluttering butterflies and of course the playful and enchanting sprites that call these gardens home.  Create your very own captivating fairy garden with this extraordinary collection featuring four beautifully illustrated cling stamp sets and coordinating dies!  Fill your fanciful garden scenes with playful fairies, dimensional garden accents, cheery florals and of course enchanting cottages for the spirited sprites to call home.  The softly hued paper collection is sprinkled with pretty garden shades resembling moss like greens, lilac lavenders, pansy purples and hydrangea blues accented with daisy like yellows, whites and petunia pinks!  Delicate chevrons, ornate floral swirls, along with dainty polka dots and eyelet lace like designs are just a few of the graceful finishes showcased among this decorative paper collection and have been incorporated into heartwarming full page cottage and garden scenes ideal for scrapbook layouts, as well as various sized premade card front panels ideal for quick and easy card bases!  The perfect collection to add a touch of sunshine, and bring smiles to the faces of friends and loved ones during those long winter days! 

 

Here is my first project using the Wildwood Cottage collection......

 

Don't you just love this image?  That little fairy is just so cute!  I used some watercolor paper and my Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers to watercolor this image.  Here is a closer look....

 

 

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Tu Tu Pink Prills, ANC811
Encourage You Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3758
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3770
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Die, HCD1-7126
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274

 

Other Products: White, Pistachio Cardstock; Victorian Velvet Distress Ink; Sponge; Labels 4 & 17 – Spellbinders; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers – Peony, Biscuit, Smoked Quartz, Soft Jade, Macaroon, Pink Champagne; Water brush & Watercolor Paper; 3d foam squares, white ribbon, slot punch

Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.

Instructions: The finished card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". To create this card, cut the pistachio cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2". Fold at the 4 1/4". This will create the base of the card. Cut the white cardstock layer to 4" x 5 1/4". Cut a strip of the pink patterned paper from the collection and use the Classic Border Scallop die to cut the edge. Die cut a pistachio and white cardstock layers using the Labels 4 dies. Stamp the Little Darling sitting onto some watercolor paper and use sparkle markers with a water brush to watercolor her. Use the matching die to cut her out. Stamp the Large Wildwood Florals onto white cardstock using Victorian Velvet distress ink and stamp the leaves onto pistachio cardstock using matching ink. Die cut with the matching die and shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit. Using a sponge, sponge the tips of all the flowers and leaves. Add prills in the middle of the flowers. Assemble the card as shown, adding the ribbon tied into a bow. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using the Victorian Velvet ink and die cut using the Labels dies to complete the card.

 

 

Season's Giving Blog Hop Winner!!

Hello friends!  I am so excited to pick the winner of my Season's Giving Blog Hop!  I love reading all your comments about where your from, what crafting you like to do and such.  It's just awesome to get to know you a bit better!  So thanks to all who commented.

 

Here is the Random.Org number that is our winner.........(I don't know why it says 100 on the max because I put 161 comments)

 

143Linda B said...

Hi I'm so glad you are part of this blog hop. I just recently fell in love heartfelt creations, I am mainly a card maker. But, I'm very excited about the prospect of making mini albums. Heartfelt creations seems like it could help get me doing them without too many breakdowns. I live just outside Nashville with my husband and two daughters,my mother and 4dogs 2cats .linda_batson@comcast.net

 

ReplyJanuary 04, 2017 at 09:01 AM

 

 

So Congrats! to Linda B.  Please send me an email at debbiemom23cs@hotmail.com and I will get your prize box out to you ASAP!

 

If for some reason I don't hear from Linda B. within 72 hours..........I will draw a new winner!

 

Thanks again for all your lovely comments and for visiting my blog!

Because I Care Card

Hello friends.  Well it's the 4th day of 2017.....I really don't have too much to show for it either!   Oh well...... I would like to remind you that there are still a few more days to comment on my Seasons of Giving Blog Hop post.  The prize is a pretty good one and I would love it if one of my regular readers would be the winner!  So be sure to check out that blog post HERE, if you haven't already!

Here is this week's Heartfelt Creations project.  I used the Woodsy Woodland collection papers, stamps and dies to create this simple card.

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Woodsy Treescape Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3766
Woodsy Critters Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3768
Woodsy Landscape Die, HCD1-7122
Woodsy Critters Die, HCD1-7124
Woodsy Wonderland Paper Collection, HCDP1-273

Instructions

Other Products: White, Navy Blue Cardstock; Watercolor Paper; Spectrum Aqua markers - Crimson, Orange and Moss; paint brush; seam binding ribbon; 3d foam squares; Jet Black Staz-on ink pad; Classic Rectangles Small die (Spellbinders)

Instructions: This finished card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". I created the base of the card by cutting a full sheet of navy blue cardstock to 4 1/4" x 11". I scored that at 5 1/2" and folded it in half. I cut a slightly smaller piece of white cardstock. Plus I cut the blue flourish panel from the paper collection. I stamped the birds and the leaves onto watercolor paper using black Staz-on ink pad. Using a paint brush, water and watercolor markers, I colored the birds and leaves. I then used the matching dies to cut them out. I glued the white rectangle of cardstock down and then adhered 2 of the leaf branches. Using 3d foam squares, I adhered the third leaf branch and the birds into place as shown. I added the sentiment ticket using 3d foam squares, too! I tied the seam binding into a bow on the bottom of the card to complete the project!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Crafter's Companion is having another big day on HSN on January 10 and I have a couple of sneek peak projects to show you in a the next few days!