A Peek Into My Stamping Room

A Goodbye To Heartfelt Creations

Hello friends.  Well after three years on the Heartfelt Creations design team, I am saying goodbye.  I am thankful to have been on the team so long and really do love working with their products.  I have two cards to share with you today using the Tropical Paradise collection.  I am just going to post the cards, if you want to see the supplies and instructions, please visit the Heartfelt Creations blog for all the info!

I just noticed that both of these cards use the "Aloha" die from the Tropical Paradise Collection.  LOL  Well I guess it fits this blog post!

Remember you can see all the supplies and instructions on the Heartfelt Creations blog.  Plus you can check out the new design team.  Have a great day!

You Are The Best Card

Hello friends.  Today I have a fun card to share with you using the Tropical Paradise Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  I really love the flamingos in this collection.  They are fun to color and cut out great with the matching die!

 

Isn't the flamingo so cute?  I love how this card turned out!  The plumeria flowers were put together using a hot glue gun and I would definitely recommend that if you want to put them together quickly.  I stamped everything onto mixed media paper using Jet Black Staz-on and colored it all using Spectrum Noir Sparkle markers and a water pen.  

Last week I forgot to post my Heartfelt Creations project so I am posting that one here, too.  You can see all the supplies used and the exact instructions on the Heartfelt Creations Blog.

 

You might be able to tell but when I got the collection, I just stamped sheets of each stamp onto mixed media paper with the staz-on ink and colored everything.  I find stamping alot of images like this really is a time saver.  After you die cut them out, you can just store them in a ziploc bag and then make some really pretty but quick cards!  You can see the supply list and instructions for both of these cards on the Heartfelt Creations Blog.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

A Happy Easter Dove Tag

Hello friends.  Are you enjoying your week so far?  This week is a fun week for me.  I celebrated my birthday yesterday, today is my father-in-law's birthday and so we are eating lots of birthday cake and getting together with family.  That makes me very happy!  I really like the birthday cake!  LOL

My project for Heartfelt Creations this week is a tag I created using the Flowering Dogwood collection.  I love the collection and think this tag would be perfect to put on a Hostess gift when you attend your family Easter celebration.  What do you think?

Here is a closer look.  I might be hard to see but I added Diamond Stickles to the Dove image.  

 

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131

Instructions

Other Products: Ranger Kraft Tag #8; White, Pool Party & Pistachio cardstock; Crumb Cake & Pistachio ink pads; Labels Four & Heirloom Oval Die – Spellbinders Paper Arts; Diamond Stickles; sponge, pearls, key, washi tape, seam binding; banner punch, foam tape

Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.

Instructions: This tag measures 6 1/4" x 3 1/8". To start this project, stamp the flower cluster from the Dogwood Chapel set onto the kraft tag using crumb cake ink. Die cut the Heirloom Oval Die from the Pool Party cardstock. Cut the oval in half and adhere onto the tag. Use a sponge to apply ink around the edges. Adhere the washi tape along the bottom of the tag. Die cut white cardstock using the Labels four die and adhere into place using foam tape. Stamp the dogwood flowers and the dove onto white cardstock using crumb cake ink. Stamp the leaves onto pistachio cardstock using pistachio ink. Die cut the flowers, leaves and the dove using the matching dies. Die cut the flower centers from pistachio cardstock. Shape and assemble the flowers using the Deluxe Flower Shaping tool. Adhere the flowers into place as shown. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock strip using the crumb cake ink. Use the banner punch on each end of the strip. Adhere the sentiment and the key into place. Adhere the dove into place and apply some Diamond Stickles onto the tail. Add the seam binding to complete this project.

 

Thanks for stopping by today!

For My Friend

Hello friends.  Hope your week is going well so far.  Never fear it's Wednesday, so happy hump day!  Today I have a fairly simple project to share with you using the Blushing Rose Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  I saw Jennifer McGuire use this technique a few weeks ago and I loved it.  I decided to give this technique a try with the supplies I had.  So here is my results!

 

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Blushing Rose Swirls Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3756
Encourage You Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3758

Instructions

Other Products: Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper; Flirty Flamingo & Kraft Cardstock; Versamark Embossing ink, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool, Jet Black Staz-on ink; twine; Labels die – Spellbinders Paper Arts; Recollections Mini brads – Michael’s; Zig Clean Color Markers – Pink Flamingo, Mid Green, Olive Green; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers – Clear, Solar Red, Moonlight; MISTI Stamp Positioner

Instructions: This card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when complete. To begin, cut two pieces of cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4", one in flamingo and one from the Bristol. Using a stamp positioner, stamp the Blushing Rose Swirls stamp across the bottom 3" of the flamingo cardstock using  embossing ink. Sprinkle on the clear embossing powder and heat set. Using the same stamp in the Stamp Positioner, stamp along the bottom 3" of the Bristol white cardstock using Jet Black Staz-on ink trying to get the stamp in the same spots as the white layer. Stack the two layers together and cut 2" off the bottom of each.

Use the markers noted above to color the white layer as shown. Cut the base of the card from Kraft cardstock to measure 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold it at 4 1/4". Adhere the bottom 2" portion of the white layer along the bottom of the card base. Adhere the top portion of the flamingo layer into place. Cut a 1/2" strip of kraft cardstock and adhere into place as shown. Tie some twine into a knot along this kraft strip. Stamp sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink and die cut using a label die. Adhere into place using 3d foam squares. Attach mini brads into the 4 corners to finish the card.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!!

Introducing Monkeying Around Collection from Heartfelt Creations

Hello friends!  It's time for a new release from Heartfelt Creations.    Are you ready for an adventure?  Grab your water bottle, sunscreen, and safari hat and join us as we explore exotic jungles taking in the lively and entertaining antics of the new Monkeying Around Collection by Heartfelt Creations!  Filled with amusing illustrations of ever so charming monkeys, this newest collection is sure to have you “going bananas” with excitement!  Four entertaining cling stamp sets supply you with an assortment of fun filled, mix and match monkey images to create just the right amount of monkey mayhem for any of your paper crafting project needs, while various sized palm tree fronds, floral accents, bananas, coconuts along with lush palm tree die cuts add a dimensional tropical feeling to your projects with ease!  Trek through a paper collection filled with deep jungle greens, sunlit yellows and ocean like blues, accented with balmy breeze teals, pretty floral pinks and a hint of sunset reds creating just the right tropical color palette to showcase these adorable apes on cards, scrapbook layouts or altered art pieces.  So, come along with us as we join in with the monkey chatter, swing from vine to vine and take part in the shenanigans of the new Monkeying Around Collection!

Here is my first project using the Monkeying Around Collection....

Your Special Day Card

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276

Instructions

Other Products: Kraft, Yellow, Peach & White cardstock; Peach & Olive ink pads; 3d foam squares; sponges; Nuvo Jewel Drops – Orange Marmalade; Spectrum Noir Sparkle marker – Clear & Moonlight, olive Jade

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

Instructions: This card measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" square when completed. To start, create the base of this card from kraft cardstock. Cut a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" kraft cardstock to 5 1/4" x 11". Score it at 5 1/4" and fold it. Cut a slightly smaller piece of patterned paper from the collection. Plus cut the card panel from the collection to layer onto the patterned paper piece. Adhere these together. Stamp the palm tree onto kraft cardstock using brown ink pad. Die cut the palm tree with the matching die. Using a sponge, sponge the trunk of the tree with brown ink and sponge the branches of the tree with olive ink. Stamp the flower spray onto white cardstock and color the flowers with the sparkle markers noted above. Stamp the Wildwood Florals stamp set onto peach cardstock using matching peach ink. Die cut with the matching dies and use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape the flowers. Cut the sentiment panel from the collection and use scissors to add the banner detail on each end. Stamp the banana onto yellow cardstock with brown ink. Die cut the banana with the matching die. Assemble the card as shown, using 3d foam squares to pop up the palm tree, banana and sentiment. Add the flower spray and the wildwood florals to the trunk of the palm tree to complete the card.

He Delights In You!

Hello friends!  Today is Ash Wednesday.  That means that it is 40 days until Easter.  Lent is a special time to reflect on the gift of salvation we have received from God thru His Son, Jesus.  With that in mind, I created a card using the Flowering Dogwood Collection from Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Toffee Crunch, TSMP805
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
All Things are Possible Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3764
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275

Instructions

Other Products: Rose & White Cardstock; brown seed beads; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Marker; Victoria Velvet Distress Ink; sponges; ribbon; 3d foam squares

Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.

Instructions: This card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Cut a piece of rose cardstock to 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold it at 4 1/4" to create the base of the card. Cut a piece of white cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4". Cut a piece of patterned paper from the collection to 3 3/4" x 5". Layer these two together with glue. Cut a piece of rose cardstock to 3 3/4" x 5" and use the Eyelet die from the Classic Border Basics die set to add the detail along the top and bottom of this layer. Stamp the Flowering Dogwoods, dove, dogwood branch onto white cardstock using Toffee Crunch Memento Ink. Die cut with the matching dies. Using a sponge, ink up the flowers, branch and dove as shown. Shape flowers using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and add seed beads to the centers. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and die cut using the Label die. Assemble elements as shown. To complete card, tie ribbon into place and glue all layers onto the base of the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!!  

Easter Dove Card

Hello friends!  Are you thinking spring?  I know it's not even March yet but the temperature yesterday was 75 degrees!  I got out my flip flops!  LOL  It definitely won't stay like this but I am going to enjoy it while I can.  Here is my card for Heartfelt Creations this week.  I don't use vellum alot but I thought the dogwood flowers from the new collection would look great if you made them from vellum.  What do you think?

I stamped the dogwood images onto vellum using Versamark ink and then dusted it with some sparkling embossing powder.  After I heat set the images, I used the matching dies to cut them out.  I used a sponge to add a bit of color to the flowers and leaves.  Here is a closer look.......

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Vellum Paper - 10 Sheets, 242174
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad - Frost White, CB80
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275

Instructions

Other Products: White cardstock, 3d foam squares, Shabby Shutters & Picked Raspberry Distress Ink, white ribbon, sponge dauber

Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.

Instructions: My finished card measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". To begin the card, cut the white cardstock to 5 1/4" x 10 1/2". Score it at 5 1/4" and fold it in half. Cut a square card panel from the collection. Also you will need to fussy cut the dove from the matching panel included in the collection. Adhere the extra dove into place using 3d foam squares. Stamp the Small Dogwood Petals and Small Dogwood Leaves onto vellum using white ink. Sprinkle with Bridal embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set. Using the matching dies, die cut the flowers and leaves. Use a sponge dauber to add pink and green colors to flowers and leaves. Adhere leaves and flowers into place as shown. Die cut the ticket sentiment and adhere to card using 3d foam squares. Wrap ribbon and tie into a square knot. Adhere these panels to card base to complete the card.

Thanks for stopping by today!

 

Happy Easter Dogwood Card

Hello friends.   Just wanted to remind you to go vote for you favorite design team members to return to the Heartfelt Creations team for this next year.  If you want to see me continue on the team, I would really love for you to vote!  Here is a link to the blog post where you can find the link - Heartfelt Creations Blog.  Thanks so much for all your help!

This week, I have another card using the beautiful Flowering Dogwood collection.  I kept my supplies really simple and watercolored the images.  I find that so relaxing!

It is really hard to capture it with the camera but I used a Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle marker to blend all of my Aqua markers.  It adds such a beautiful sheen!

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776

Instructions

Other Products: Mixed Media Paper – Strathmore; Kraft, Pistachio Cardstock; Timber Brown Black Staz-on ink pad; Spectrum Noir Clear Sparkle Marker; Spectrum Noir Aqua Markers – Moss, Begonia, Chestnut; ribbon & pearls; 3d foam squares; Labels Twenty Nine – Spellbinder Paper Arts

Instructions: My finished card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". To begin, cut two pieces of mixed media paper – one piece to 5" x 3 3/4" and the other piece can just be a scrap. Stamp the dogwood flowers stamp onto the large piece of paper using the brown staz-on ink in all 4 corners. Be sure to stamp off the paper for a more realistic look. Stamp the whole dogwood flowers stamp on a scrap piece of mixed media paper. Using the aqua markers and the clear sparkle marker, watercolor the dogwood flower images. Use the Labels 29 die to die cut the whole flower out. Die cut a larger Labels 29 from the green cardstock. Layer the larger panel onto green cardstock and layer the label die cuts together. Wrap the ribbon around the larger layer and tie the ribbon into a bow. Adhere the Label die cuts onto the card using 3d foam squares. Stamp the sentiment onto a piece of white cardstock using the brown ink pad. Die cut with a tag die and adhere onto the card. Add pearls on each end to complete the card.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Introducing the Flowering Dogwood Collection

Hello friends.  Today Heartfelt Creations has a new release called Flowering Dogwood.  But before I show you my first project using this beautiful collection, I would like to ask for your help.  Heartfelt Creations just announced their 2017 Design Team Call.  Not only do they want new designers but they keep some of the current design team members on the new team.  I would really appreciate it if you would go and vote for me and your other favorite designers to stay on the new team.  Here is a link to vote - http://hcgo.co/DesignTeamVote2017.  I absolutely love working with Heartfelt Creations and hope you love my projects too!

Now it's time to introduce you to the Flowering Dogwood Collection.  It's time to usher in the spring season with the new Flowering Dogwood Collection!  Immerse yourself in this newest springtime assembling of designer papers, divinely detailed cling stamps and coordinating dies steeped with beautiful meanings and symbolism perfect for the Easter Season!  The dogwood tree is surrounded by a mesmerizing legend within the Christian faith…once the size of a mighty oak tree it was chosen to be used to construct the cross on which Jesus was to be crucified.  The tree became unhappy with its purpose and would never again grow large enough to ever build another cross.  Its branches would become narrow and crooked and no longer suitable for construction.  The delicate dogwood flower itself is a wonderful symbol of the Easter season…four petals that resemble the shape of a cross, the center laid as a crown of thorns, at the tip of each petal an indent resembling nail punctures, and a reddish hue around those indents resembling the blood of Jesus.  Soft and pastel in coloring, this newest paper collection reveals beautiful springtime shades of pinks, peaches, and greens which set stunning backdrops for scripted lettering and graceful swirls, while darker hints of blues and blacks bring out the gorgeous detail and coloring of the showy dogwood florals.  Bountiful blossom filled branches, peaceful white doves and hillside chapels are just a few of the beautiful illustrations found within the cling stamp sets!  Assemble the perfect dimensional dogwood flower using the varying sized petals within the Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamps Set and die cut using the coordinating dies.  The ideal collection to send out springtime and Easter wishes to friends and family!

Here is my project......

Products Used

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Toffee Crunch, TSMP805
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Courage and Strength Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3763
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275

Instructions

Other Products: White, Pistachio, Rose & Blush cardstock; Pistachio Pudding Blushing Bride Ink Pads (StampinUp); sponges; Jumbo Scalloped Ovals & Standard Oval dies – Spellbinders Paper Arts; 3d foam squares & Nuvo Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops

Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.

Instructions: This card measures 5" x 7" when completed. To start this card, cut a piece of white cardstock to 7" x 10", score at 5" and fold to create the base. Cut the patterned paper from the collection to 6 3/4" x 4 3/4". Cut a piece of blush cardstock to 6 3/4" x 4 1/2". Die cut white cardstock using the Large Fleur Die 1 & 2 plus use the Simple Fleur die to cut out each strip. Use the Simple Fleur die to cut the Blush cardstock to match the Large Fleur Die cuts. Stamp the blush cardstock with the cross image from Dogwood Chapel stamp set using blush ink. Adhere the Large Fleur die cuts onto the back of the blush cards as shown. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock using the Toffee Crunch Memento Ink and die cut using an oval die. Die cut a scalloped oval from the blush cardstock. Adhere these together. Adhere the Fleur Border piece into place and then using 3d foam squares, adhere the sentiment into place. Stamp and die cut the flowers using the Toffee Crunch ink onto white cardstock. Stamp the leaves onto pistachio paper using matching ink. Die cut the leaves with the matching dies. Be sure to use the stamen die to cut stamens for each of your flowers from the pistachio paper. Using a sponge ink the middle of each flower with pistachio ink and the edges of the flower with the blush ink. Use the flower shaping kit to shape each flower, adding the stamens. Adhere the flowers and leaves into place as shown. Use some Ivory Seashell Crystal Drops for the centers of the flowers. Once the drops are dry, send your card off to someone special!

Thanks so much for all your wonderful comments!  Please make sure you go and vote for your favorites on the Heartfelt Creations team!

 

Birds & Flowers Chunky Canvas

Hello friends.  Today is Wednesday and that means its time for a Heartfelt Creations project.  This week not only do I have a project to share but I have some exciting news.  It's time for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team Call....do you love Heartfelt Creations?  Then this is the call for you.  You can check out the call on the Heartfelt Creations blog.

Here is my project for this week......

 

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
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274

Instructions

Other Products: Chunky canvas 6" x 6", Multi Matte Medium (Ranger), Nuvo Pink Champagne Glitter Drops, white & green cardstock, Victorian Velvet & Antique Linen Distress Inks, lace, foam tape

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

Instructions: This home décor project is a chunky canvas. It measures 6" x 6" x 2". To begin, cut a piece of the patterned paper to 8" x 8". Using some matte medium, adhere the paper to the canvas. Use a sponge and antique linen distress ink around the edges. Tear the edges of a piece of the rose patterned paper to about 5" x 5" and sponges edges with Victorian Velvet distress ink and then adhere it into place using the matte medium. Die cut some white cardstock using the Large Fleur die. Snip the border into 3 pieces and adhere them around the edge of the rose patterned paper as shown. Die cut the tag from the patterned paper using the Luggage and Tags Die set. Cut out the card panel from the paper collection. Use some foam tape to adhere the tag and card panel to the canvas as shown. Cut out the small square “birdie” from the paper collection and adhere into place.

Stamp and die cut the flowers using the Victorian Velvet distress ink and white cardstock. Stamp and die cut the leaves with green ink and cardstock. Shape the flowers and leaves. Adhere the leaves and flowers into place. Add a strip of patterned paper around the sides of the canvas and add the lace. To complete the canvas, add the glitter drops to the flower centers