Heartfelt Creations - Altered Message Board

I have another Heartfelt Creations project to share with you today.   We are featuring the Tropical Paradise Collection!  

I love to browse thrift shops for little treasures.  I cam across a memo or message board that was in great condition.   I immediately thought of my Heartfelt Creations images and knew I wanted to use the memo board for my altered project!   I hope you enjoy this!   

Tropical Paradise Designer Paper Collection, HCDP1-277

Tropical Parrots Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3784

Tropical Parrots Die, HCD1-7138

Tropical Paradise Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3783

Tropical Paradise Die Set, HCD1-7137

Tropical Plumeria Stamp Set, HCPC-3782

Tropical Plumeria Die Set, HCD1-7135

Double Dots 100 pc - 3D Foam Circles, DDots

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723

Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854

Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900

Memento Olive Grove,  TSMP708

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST10401

Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board, 173842

Glue Pins, Pins6

Sizzix Vagabond2-53242

White Cardstock, HCPP-451

Gala Glitz- Teal, 6teal

Go Man Go Prills, ANC818

Altered message board from thrift shop, Sticky Notes, black cardstock, white cardstock, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Coral Distress Ink, Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink, Misty, Mini Mister, paper trimmer, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (G40, G46, YR20, YR23, BG10, B00, B12, B23, Y11, Y13, Y15), double sided tape, Spellbinders Nesting Circle Die, Sponge Daubers, 

Cut green designer paper from the Tropical Paradise Designer Paper Collection to fit frame.

Stamp the lovebirds on X-Press It Blending Cardstock.   Color the Lovebirds, flowers and leaves with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers - (G40, G46, YR20, YR23, BG10, B00, B12, B23,  Y11, Y13 and  Y15),  Die cut the image with the Tropical Parrots Die Set.    Die cut 4 more images on black cardstock and adhere to the back of the colored image.  This will provide strength.   

Stamp the leaves from the Tropical Paradise Stamp Set, Color with G40 and G46 Copic Alcohol Ink Markers. Die Cut with the coordinating die set.  

Using Spellbinders nesting circle die, cut one circle for a mat for the lovebirds.  Die cut a nested circle from the yellow and orange designer paper.  Adhere the mats and pop the image up with dimensional dots.   Adhere the matted lovebirds to the altered memo board.    

Stamp the Plumeria on white cardstock.  Cut with the corresponding die.   Shape the flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   Emma Lou has a wonderful video on creating and shaping the plumeria flower HERE.   
The flowers were sponged with Coral and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink.  Some Go Man Go Prills were sprinkled around the center of the flowers.   

Teal Gala Glitz was adhered to the left side and base of the  picture using Dries Clear Adhesive.   The leaves and plumeria were adhered.  

The sentiment was die cut from the  Tropical Parrots Die Set and adhered to the center of the picture with Dries Clear Adhesive.  

Adhere the Sticky Notes to the bottom of the message board.   

 Thank you for stopping by.   Stay safe and happy crafting!   

Heartfelt Creations - Thinking of You

Although I am on vacation in the Cook Islands, I wanted to make sure I shared my card using the wonderful Classic Petunia Collection!    I know I used the Petunia Bouquet before but I just had to use it again and have some fun with the Elegant Borders Die.  I think they coordinate so well together!    I also want to share the exciting news that one of our design team members started her own brand of frosting powder and crystal glitter.   She arranged to have some sent to us and I must say - I am in heaven!   I love the stuff.   I think I will be adding frosting to everything!  LOL   

Classic Petunia Paper Collection, HCDP1-278

Classic Petunia Bouquet Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3787

Classic Petunia Bouquet Die Set, HCD1-7141

Classic Petunia Cling Stamp Set - Large, HCPC-3786

Classic Petunia Die Set - Large, HCD1-7040

Classic Petunia Cling Stamp Set - Small, HCPC-3785

Classic Petunia Die Set- Small - 7139

Regal Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-779

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723

Cardstock- white, HCPP2-451

Bright Ideas Prills, ANC852

Scor-Pal Scor and Measuring Board, 173842

Vagabond 2, 532423

Memento Elderberry Dye Ink, TSMP507

Memento Bamboo Leaves Dye Ink, TSMP-707

Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear , PGM15015

Tajni Chawla's Frosting Powder, PGM15016

Stack and Store Daubers, HCDA1-449

Purple cardstock, trimmer, hot glue gun, heating tool,  double sided tape,  mini mister, Ranger Crackle Paste, X-Press It blending Card Stock,  Copic Markers ( Flowers - BV00, BV11, BV17 and Leaves - G99, G93, YG65, YG61). Dimensional Mounting Tape.

• Create a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch top-fold card from heavy white cardstock.  Cut purple base layer at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inch.  Select the designer paper from the Classic Petunia Collection.  Adhere the layers with double sided tape.

• Stamp the  Petunia Bouquet  and  both the large and small Classic Petunia petals on X-Press It Blending Cardstock using Elderberry Ink.   Color the Petunia Bouquet with Copic BV00, BV11 and BV17.  Color the leaves with G99, G93, YG65 and YG61  Die cut the image and  3 extra Petunia Bouquet from the purple cardstock and adhere to them using Dries clear Adhesive for strength and dimension.  

• Sponge the  Petunia petals with Elderberry Ink using Stack and Store Daubers. Sponge the green leaves with memento Bamboo Leaves.   Die cut the flowers using the corresponding die.   Shape the petunia petals and leaves  using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   Add yellow Prills to the flower centers using Dries Clear Adhesive.  Check out Emma Lou's videos on shaping the flowers HERE.

• Add a thin amount of Dries Clear Adhesive to the Petunia Bouquet petals and sprinkle with Crystal Clear glitter. Allow to air dry.     Apply a small amount of Crackle Paste to the large and small petunia, sprinkle Frosting Powder and heat set.   The longer the heat is applied, the more it puffs up.   I love this stuff!   

• Cut two Regal Border and Pocket Die and apply to the designer paper as shown in the picture. 

• Adhere the layers with a hot glue gun and dimensional mounting tape. 

Thank you so much for stopping by and I hope you are loving the Classic Petunia Collection as much as I am!    

Heartfelt Creations - Petunia Floral Topiary

Spring is bursting out all over around me!   I live in Valley Springs, California and flowers are in full bloom!    When I saw the topiary SVG file, I just knew this would work perfect for Heartfelt Creations new Classic Petunia Collection.    This would make a perfect centerpiece for any special occasion.   Can you imagine a wedding reception with a topiary on each table?    I love weddings!   

Classic Petunia Paper Collection, HCDP1-278

Classic Petunia Cling Stamp Set - Small, HCPC-3785

Classic Petunia Die Set - Small, HCD1-71

Classic Petunia Cling Stamp Set - Large, HCPC-3786

Classic Petunia Die Set - Large, HCD1-7140

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723

Embossing Powder- White, RPE1685

Vagabond-2, 532423

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401

65 lb.  white cardstock, heat tool, paper trimmer, pearl designer hat pins, baby breath, green ribbon, floral moss, 5 inch styrofoam ball, 3.4 x 2.5 x 3.5 inch floral foam, hot glue gun, 12 inch wood dowel, floral tape, rocks to add weight to urn, pearls, watercolor brush,  Tattered  Rose and Worn Lipstick Distress Ink,  Peeled Paint and Forest Moss Distress Oxide Ink, Mini-mister, SVG file Thank You For The Music,  flower soft or green spray acrylic paint. 

Create the urn from  Thank You For The Music SVG file.  I used paper from the Classic Petunia paper Collection.  Place a few glass decorative stones in the bottom to weight the urn.  Trim the floral foam to create a snug fit inside the urn.  Stuff left over foam around the edges to prevent the stones from falling out.  

Spray paint or cover the round styrofoam ball with flower soft.   I had Flower Soft so I applied Dries Clear Adhesive to ball and then the flower soft.   (Tip:  You can also create your own by rubbing two pieces of styrofoam together, applying some re-inkers and allow to dry).   Apply  floral tape  the full length of the dowel.  Apply one end of the dowel  half way inside the styrofoam ball and the other into the base floral foam.   

Stamp the small and large Classic Petunia flowers on white cardstock using white embossing powder.  Heat set.  The petals were watercolored using Tattered Rose and worn Lipstick Distress Ink.   The leaves were watercolored using Peeled Paint and Forest Moss Distress oxide Ink.   The petals were lightly misted on the back for easy molding and shaped using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.  

The flowers were layered and adhered with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.   

Sprigs of Baby Breath were applied using a hot glue gun.   Small floral bows were placed in locations around the ball.  The flowers were applied to the topiary using  pearl hat pins. 

 Floral moss  was applied around the top of the urn.    For the finishing touch, tie a bow around the stem at the base of the floral topiary.   

I hope you enjoyed this tutorial.   I love the floral topiary and can imagine so many different occasions when this could be the perfect centerpiece!    I hope you check out the new Classical Petunia Collection soon! 

Heartfelt Creations - It's a Wonderful Day

I am so glad to share my card that I created featuring Heartfelt Creations new Classic Petunia Collection!    I love the beautiful flowers and cannot choose which set is my favorite.   I love them all -   However,   I decided to use the gorgeous Classic Petunia Bouquet Cling Stamp Set for our new release!    

Classic Petunia Paper Collection, HCDP1-278

Classic Petunia Bouquet Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3787

Classic Petunia Die Set, HCD1-7141

Open Leaf Stamp Set, HCPC-3545

Classic Leaf Die, HCD1-736

Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723

Cardstock- white, HCPP2-451

Scor-Pal Scor and Measuring Board, 173842

Vagabond 2, 532423

Memento Desert Sand Dye Ink, TSMP-804

Memento Bamboo Leaves Dye Ink, TSMP-707

Memento Olive Grove Dye Ink, TSMP-708

Baby's Breath Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 101

Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 85-glitter

Stack and Store Daubers, HCDA1-449

Rose colored cardstock, green cardstock,  Copic Alcohol Ink Markers and colored pencil (Petunia - RV11, RV21, and Prismacolor Magnolia, Leaves, G99, G94, G21, YG11, YG21, YG67), beads, wire, Gesso, glue gun, double sided tape, Baby's Breath

Create a 5 1/2 x 51/2 top folding card.  Cut some coordinating rose colored cardstock at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.  Select the designer paper from the Classic Petunia Paper Collection that has "It's a Beautiful Day" across the bottom.   Cut the designer paper at 5 x 5 inches.  The card has a lot of layers so you will want to use a heavy double sided tape to adhere the layers.   

Stamp the Classic Petunia Bouquet Stamp with Desert Sand Memento Dye Ink on X-Press It Blending Cardstock.   Color the flowers and leaves with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers or your ink of choice.   My color combo for the Petunias was   RV11 and RV21.  I darkened the center and shadow areas with Prismacolor Magnolia colored pencil.   The large leaves were colored with Copic G99, G94 and G21.  The smaller leaves were colored with YG11, YG21 and YG67.    Cut the image 4 additional times and adhere together to create strength and dimension.   gently curl the image inward with your fingers to give a slight inward bend to the bouquet.    lightly apply some Dries Clear adhesive to the flowers and sprinkle with Baby's Breath Ultrafine Transparent Glitter.  Allow to dry.   Apply a light coat of Dries Clear Adhesive to the large green leaves and sprinkle with Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter.   

The Open Leaf stamp set was stamped on green cardstock with Olive GroveMemento Ink.  The leaves were die cut with the Classic Leaf Die.    The edges were sponged with Olive Grove Memento Ink.   The leaves were lightly misted and shaped using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.  Stamp, cut, sponge and shape 4 - 5  leaf stems to add fullness under the bouquet.   

Use some pearls to create a fun embellishment.   I love to bead and have left over beads that I love to use for this technique.   Tread some wire through them and then Gesso the stem or you can wrap in floral tape if you prefer.   If you do not have beads that are the correct color, you can gesso the bead and color if you prefer.   

The Open leaves, baby breath, bead wires and focal image were adhered with a glue gun for strength. 

Thank you so much for stopping by.   I love having you here!    We have a lot of new designers so I hope you check out all the wonderful creations from my wonderful teammates!