Have a Sweet Day

I can feel the warmth of Spring and the sun on my face when I play around with the new Lush Lilac Collection from Heartfelt Creations.   I love this entire set and it is so versatile.   I love each and every one.   This card could be made into a simple one that could go through the mail easily by eliminating the four layers under the focal image or placed in a padded envelope if you choose to create it this way.   I hope you give it a try!  

HCPC-3817, Lush Lilac Umbrella Spray Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7171, Lush Lilac & Umbrella Spray Die

HCPC-3812, Raindrop Sentiments Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-755, Circle Basics Large Die

HCD1-754, Eyelet Circle and Basics Small Dies

TSMP900, Memento Dye Inkpad - Tuxedo Black

TSMPTSMP504, Memento Dye Inkpad - LuLu Lavender

159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

352854, Glue Tips - Metal

Pin6, Glue Pins

HCPP2-451, 8.5xx11 Cardstock- White

532423-Kit, Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter

173742, Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board

Black cardstock, Gold-leaf pen, Detail black embossing powder, Versamark Ink, heat tool, mounting tape, double sided tape, Stickles-Grape, X-Press It Blending Cardstock, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (BV000, BV00, BV01, BV04, BV09, Y000, Y00, Y02, Y, Y13, Y35, YG61, YG63, YG67, E17, E18, E19)

Cut card base at 11 x 5 1/2 inches.  Score at 5 1/2 inches to create a top-fold card.  Cut base mat layer from black cardstock at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.   Cut top layer from white cardstock at 5 x 5 inches. 

Using a Gold-leaf pen, create a line on 4 sides of the paper.  Make certain to cover the outside edges of the cardstock for a more finished look.    Stamp the raindrops using the Raindrops Sentiments Stamp Set from the Sining in the Rain Collection.  Adhere Grape Stickles to the drops for dimension.    Adhere the layers using double sided tape when the Stickles dry.   

Stamp the Lush Lilac  & Umbrella Spray Stamp Set on X-Press It Blending Cardstock or any Copic compatible paper using Tuxedo Black ink.    Color the image with the following Copic Markers - (BV000, BV00, BV01, BV04, BV09, Y000, Y00, Y02, Y, Y13, Y35, YG61, YG63, YG67, E17, E18, E19).   Cut the image with the corresponding die set.   Die cut 4 additional images from black cardstock.   Pop each image using a small strip of mounting tape between each layer.  This will add dimension and if you keep the mounting tape small, it will not be seen from the side. 

Stamp the sentiment on white cardstock using Detail Black Embossing Powder and Versamark Ink.   Heat set.  Cut the Sentiment and black mat using the large and small circle die. Adhere the image and the sentiment to the card using mounting tape.  

Thank you for stopping by!     

Flowers and Love From the Heart

I am so glad you could join me for another Inspiration Wednesday from Heartfelt Creations!    

Today is a card I created using flowers from the February Release - Lush Lilac Collection and from the Flowering Dogwood Collection.   I love how both of these collections blend beautifully together! 

HCPC-3773, Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7129, Flowering Dogwood Die

HCD1-7170, Lush Lilac Die

HCPC-3816, Lush Lilac Cling Stamp Set

HCFB1-466, 3-D Lush Lilac Shaping Mold

HCD1-779, Regal Borders and Pockets Die

HCS1-457-1, Stamen - Pastel Pearls, Small

HCS1-475-2, Stamen - Pastel Pearls, Medium

159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

352854, Glue Tips - Metal

HCST1-401, Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

HCDA1-450, Stack and Store Daubers - Pack of 6

PGM15015, Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear

TSMP-804, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand

TSMP-507,  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Elderberry

TSMP- 708, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove

71026, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Lime Pastel

71006, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral

173742 Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board

HCPP2-451, 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - White

532423-Kit, Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-thin Adapter

359848, Spellbinders Tool N' One

Violet cardstock, Distress Ink - Seedless Preserves, glue gun, double sided tape, floral wire, 1/16 in. craft punch, clear Crackle Paint.

Cut card base at 11 x 5 1/2 inches.  Score at 5 1/2 inches.   Cut the mat layer from violet cardstock at 5 `/4 inches x 5 1/4 inches.    Adhere the layers with double sided tape. 

Using the Regal Borders and Pockets Die, cut two borders from white cardstock to create a belly band.   Adhere to the violet cardstock using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.  

Stamp the dogwood flowers from the Flowering Dogwood Cling stamp set.  I used Memento Desert sand  to stamp the image.   The flower petals were die cut with the corresponding die.  

I placed a hole in the center with a 1/16 in. craft  paper punch.   The petals were sponged with Rose Coral and Lime Pastel ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink.  The Stack and Store Daubers work great to get into the small centers.  The flowers were lightly spritzed with a mini minister and shaped using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   The Small Pearl Pastel stamen were folded over floral wire and inserted through the hole in the center of the petals.  The stamen were secured from the underside with a glue gun. The Leaves were stamped with Memento Olive Grove ink and lightly sponged with Lime Pastel Chalk ink.  

The small lilac were stamped with Memento Elderberry Ink  with the Lush Lilac Cling Stamp Pad and die cut with the corresponding Lush Lilac Die.   Punch hole in center of each petal with 1/16 in craft punch.  Sponge the petal with Seedless Preserves Distress Ink.  Lightly mist with water from a mini mister and shape the petals with the Lush Lilac Shaping Mold.  Allow to dry.   Cut the medium pastel pearl stamen through the center hole and secure from the back with a hot glue gun.    Apply a very small amount of clear crackle paint to a few petals and lightly sprinkle Crystal Clear glitter.   

Adhere the dogwood and lilac leaves to the belly-band for a finished creation for that special friend. 

Sending Sweet Wishes For My Friend.

I am so glad you can join me today for another Heartfelt Creations Release.   Today we are showcasing the Lush Lilac Collection.   I can almost feel the sweet scent of lilacs and hear the songbirds singing.    

HCDP1-287 Lush Lilac Paper Collection

HCPC-3878, Lush Lilac & Umbrella  Spray Cling Stamp Set

HCD1- 7171, Lush Lilac & Umbrella Spray Die

HCPC-3818 Sweet Lilac Scroll & Notes Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7172 Sweet Lilac Scroll & Notes Die

HCD1-7162, Eyelet Heart Die (heartfelt Love Collection)
159723, Deluxe Flowering Shaping Kit
PGM15016, Rajni Chawla's Frosting Powder
159723, Designer Adhesive - Dries Clear
HCCC2-451, 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - White
532423-Kit, Sizzix Vagabond 2 with Solo Wafer - Thin Adapter
173742, Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board
71005, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Wisteria
TSMP507, Memento  Ink Pad - Huckleberry
HCDA1-450, Stack & Store Daubers

Violet cardstock, double sided tape,  molding paste, palate knife, glue gun, pearls, Gala Glitz - Gold, heat tool, Detail Black Embossing Powder, Versamark Embossing Ink, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers    (V000, V00, B01, V05, B09, YG 61, YG63, YB67),  Vintage Photo Distress Ink Pad, X-Press it Blending Cardstock. 

Create a top fold card base by cutting heavy white cardstock at 5 `/2 inches x 11 inches.  Score and fold  at 5 1/2 inches.   Cut a dark violet cardstock at 5 1/4 inches x 5 `/4 inches.  Adhere the layers with double sided tape.   Select the designer paper with the little bird from the Lush Lilac Paper Collection.   Position the paper to allow the birds to be in in upper right hand side after cutting at 5 x 5 inches. Sponge the corners of the designer paper with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.

Stamp three of the lilac clusters from the Lush Lilac & Umbrella Spray Cling Stamp Set on X-Press It Blending Cardstock or any Copic compatible paper. I used Memento Elderberry ink. The images were colored with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (V000, V00, B01, V05, B09, YG 61, YG63, YB67).   I  chose Elderberry to stamp the image because the color worked well for the lilacs and allowed the greenery to have shadow areas when the green marker was placed on top.   The images were die cut with the coordinating die.  The images were lightly shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and molding paste was applied on the underside to allow it to maintain the shape. Allow to dray overnight.   Ranger Clear Crackle Paint was applied and the images were sprinkled with Frosting Powder and heat set.  the image was lightly sponged in highlight areas with a small amount of Wisteria ColorBox Chalk Ink.  

Gala Gliz was applied the designer paper using Designer Adhesive -Clear.   I used gold Gala Glitz  but white or silver would be beautiful.  While it is drying, die cut the birdcage from  the Sweet Scroll & Notes Die Set.    Apply pearls to the birdcage and adhere the birdcage over the Gala Glitz using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.  Adhere the lilac to the left side of the card. I used a glue gun for extra strength.

Stamp the sentiment from the Sweet Scroll & Notes Cling Stamp Set with Versamark.  Emboss with Detail Black embossing powder and heat set.  Die cut using the heart and eyelet heart from the Eyelet Heart Die Set (Heartfelt Love Collection).   Adhere to the lower right corner of the birdcage using mounting tape.  

Singing In The Rain Earrings

Hello and WELCOME!    

It's Heartfelt Creations' Inspiration Wednesday!    I wanted to play around with some fun jewelry using  the Singing in the Rain Collection.   I created these easy earrings using Shrinky Dinks plastic product.  When it bakes, it becomes very small.   I selected this particular image because I knew it would shrink to the perfect size!   

HCPC-3809, Singing in the Pain Stamp Set
HCD1-7167,  Singing in the Rain Die
StazOn Permanent Ink Pad - Iris










Shrinky Dinks - Bright White, 2 Leverback earring Findings, 2 oval jump rings, paper punch.

Stamp the image on Shrinky Dinks paper using a  StazOn ink pad. I used Iris.   This is a permanent alcohol-based ink.    Wait a few minutes and allow it to dry.   Die cut the image with the coordinating Singing in the Rain Die.    I used a shim to cut because  I wanted to get a crisp cut through the Shrinky Dinks shinkable plastic.  

Place a paper punch at the center top of the image.  Place the image on a piece of flat parchment paper and weight the ends with rocks to ensure the paper remains flat.   Place the image on a piece of flat parchment paper and weight the ends with rocks to ensure the plastic remains flat during and immediately after the baking process.   Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 3 minutes.   You will know when the image shrinks and lies flat.  

Using two pair of jewelry pliers attach an oval jump ring through the hole  from the paper punch.  Attach the jump ring to the Leverback earring finding on each earring.  Enjoy! 

Singing in the Rain Earrings

Hello, my friends!

I want to let you know that I am going to do some Glob Trotting this year and will not be able to have access to internet for some of my travels.   It is with regret that I have decided to not put my name in the running for our Heartfelt Creations DT Call.   However,  I will continue to use and share my future Heartfelt Creations cards and projects.   As such,  the new team will carry you forward in May and I know their creations will be stunning.   Your vote counts so please take the time and vote!  Your voice is important and you will want to continue to see your favorite designers in the future!  
You can find your link for voting on this page >  https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog/662/new-inspiration-with-the-singing-in-the-rain-collection-design-team-call

HCPC-3809, Singing in the Rain  Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7167,  Singing in the Rain Die
TSSZ11, StazOn Permanent Ink Pad - Iris



Shrinky Dinks plastic - Bright White, 2 Leverback earring findings, 2 oval jump rings, paper punch.






























Stamp the image on Shrinky Dinky product  using a  StazOn ink pad. I used Iris.   StazOn  is a permanent alcohol-based ink.    Wait a few minutes and allow it to dry.   Die cut the image with the coordinating Singing in the Rain Die.    I used a shim to cut because  I wanted to get a crisp cut through the Shrinky Dinks shrinkable plastic.

Place a paper punch at the center top of the image.  Place the image on a piece of flat parchment paper and weight the ends with rocks to ensure the plastic remains flat during and immediately after the baking process.   Bake at 350 degrees for approximately 3 minutes.  You will know when the image shrinks and lies flat.  Remove from oven and place a folded piece of paper on the top and gently press to make certain the earrings are flat.  

Using two pair of jewelry pliers attach an oval jump ring through the hole  from the paper punch.  Attach the jump ring to the Leverback earring finding on each earring .  Enjoy!