Heartfelt Creations April Alumni Blog Hop

Winner Announced

The Alumni Blog Hop for April is now finished.  

 I am excited to announce that Martie Rollin is the winner for April and the winner was selected from my blog!    How exciting.   Martie -  Please contact  socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us. with your information and enjoy your Heartfelt Creations Gift Certificate!

Welcome and thank you for stopping by for our April Heartfelt Creations Blog Hop!  

The Hop starts at 8 AM EST on Friday, April 27th and will Close on  April 30th at 11:59 pm EST.

Some information about the PRIZE!

• One lucky winner will be selected from the comments on the Hop and receive a $25 gift certificate to Heartfelt Creations!  How cool is that!
• The name of the lucky person will be announced will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations Blog and on Heartfelt Creations' FaceBook on Wednesday May 2nd. 
• The winner will need to email Heartfelt Creations at socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us.  
• Good luck to you!

The sun has been shining and there has been a delightful arm breeze.   Yes -  I think it's time for the wonderful Spring weather to being in my neck of the woods!  

For my creation,  I created a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 top-folding card base.   I used a red-orange cardstock for my base layer and selected the designer paper from  the Blazing Poppy Collection.

The flowers were created from theBlazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set and the Blazing Poppy Petals Die.    I added some round styrofoam flour center that I painted with black acrylic paint.   The leaves were from the Classic Leaf Cling Stamp Set and the  Classic Leaf Die.   I added the sentiment "Thankful" from chipboard from iCrafts.  As for my final touch, I aded some special sparkle to the petals with Rajni Chawla's Crystal  Clear!

And now for the Hop... 
You will want to comment on as many as possible and you may be the lucky winner!

Kathy Clement
Amarilys Doria
Vicki Dutcher
Martine Smith
Maire Gamber  - (You are HERE!)
Pam Korte
Alissa Wells
Deneen Treble
Archana Joshi

Thank you for participating in our Hop.   The next on your stop will be - Pam Korte.   

Heartfelt Creations - Thinking of You - Special Launch

Hello to all my friends!   

It's is Inspiration Wednesday  at Heartfelt Creations and we have a special  treat for you this week.   Today we have a special launch for you.  I am showcasing the Eyelet Lace Frames Die.  It is gorgeous!    

HCDP1-289, Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection

HCD2-7193, Eyelet Lace Frames Die

HCPC-3651, Botanical Rose Cling Stamp

HCD1-758, Botanical Wings Die

HCPC-3656, Delightful Daisy Cling Clamp Set

HCD1-760, Delightful Daisy Die

HCPC-3812, Singing in the Rain Stamp Set - Raindrop Sentiments 

HCD1-754, Eyelet Circle and Basics Small Dies

HCS1-459-1, Assorted Pearl Stamens - Small

159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

352854, Glue Tips - Metal

HCST1-401, Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

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

173742, Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board

HCPP3-452, 12 x 12 inch Cardstock - White

359848, Spellbinders Tool N' One

315947, 3D Stamp Paste - Violet Metallic

284095, 3D Stamp Paste - Grass Green

TSMP804, Memento Dye Inkpad - Desert Sand

TSMP708, Memento Dye Inkpad - Olive Grove

TSMP501, Memento Dye Inkpad - Lilac Posies

TSMP507, Memento Dye Inkpad - Elderberry

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

Gold cardstock, purple cardstock, 65 lb. white cardstock, mounting tape, glue gun, Memento Dye Inkpad - Dandelion and Grape Jelly, Mini-Mister, styrofoam round flower centers. 

Create a 5 3/4 x 8 inch card from a 12 x 12 inch  heavy white cardstock.  Cut a base layer at 5 1/2 x 7 3/4 inches from dark purple cardstock.  Adhere the layers using double sided tape, flower stigma.

Cut a frame die from the new release - Eyelet Lace Frame Die from gold cardstock.  I use wax paper between the die and cardstock for easy release of the paper from the die.  Any remaining pieces that may have not released from the cardstock can be removed using the Tool N' One.   Adhere the lace frame to the purple base layer.  

Stamp the flower petals from the Botanical Rose Stamp Set and the Delightful Daisy Stamp Set using Memento Desert Sand ink.   Die cut with the coordinating die.   Sponge the Botanical Rose petals with Memento Grape Jelly and then blend out slightly with Lilac Posies.  Allow the ends  of the petals to remain white.  Lightly sponge the center of the daisy petals  with Olive Grove ink and the inner part of each petal with yellow.  Blend toward  petal tips but leave the end of the petals white as shown.  Using the sharp tip from the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, puncture a hole in the center of each petal.  Mist the petals with a mini-mister lightly on the back and shape with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Allow to dry.   Using a craft brush, paint the styrofoam center (stigma) with 3D Paint.  purple and green.   allow to dry.   Assemble the petals, stigma and stamen using a hot glue gun.  Sponge the leaves with the green ink and shape with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   Adhere the the flowers and leaves.   Add additional  green and purple flower centers to  the arrangement.  

Stamp the sentiment from the Singing in the Rain Collection - Raindrop Sentiments using Elderberry Ink on heavy white paper.   Die cut the sentiment and purple mat layer using the nesting Eyelet Circle and Basics Small Dies.  Pop the sentiment up on the purple circle mat using mounting tape.   Add another strip of mounting tape to the sentiment and mount in the center of the card.  

Fussy cut the butterfly from the Butterfly Dreams paper collection.  Attach the two black stamen for the antennas.   Adhere the butterfly above the sentiment using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.   

Thank you for stopping by and and hope you found this card inspirational and easy instructions!  

Hugs!  

Heartfelt Creations Congratulations Card - Butterfly and Peony's

Welcome!   It's Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations.     I don't know about you but I just love butterflies and Spring!  I lived in the East Coast for a couple years and my area had a Butterfly Bush.   I don't know if it is possible to grown them in California but I plan to give it a whirl.   

HCDP1-289, Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection
HCPC-3824, Fluttering Butterfly Cling Stamp Set
HCD1- 7178, Fluttering Butterfly Die
HCPC-3821, Peony Bud and Blossom Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7175, Peony Bud and Blossom Die
HCPC-3820, Large Sweet Peony Cling Stamp Set.
HCPC-7174, Large Sweet Peony Die
HCD1-7173, Small Sweet peony Cling Stamp Set

159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

HCDT1-401, Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

PGM15015, Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear Glitter

352854, Glue Tips - Metal

Pin6, Glue Pins

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

172742, Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board

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

TSMP900, Memento Dye Inkpad - Tuxedo Black
TSMP708, Memento Dye Inkpad- Olive Grove

HCPP2-451, 8.5 x 11 inch cardstock - white

Green cardstock, glue gun, Misti, black cardstock, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (Flower- Y000, Y00, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y26, Y28, YG03, YG25, YG45,  Butterfly - YR 04, YR07, YR09, YR18, YR20, YR24, YR27, Y00, Y11, Y15,E47, E44, E42, E40, C3, C5, C7), opaque white ink, mounting tape, double sided tape, Antique linen Distress Ink, X-Press It Blending Cardstock.    

Create a 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch top folding card base from heavy white cardstock.  Cut a base layer from green cardstock at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.  Select the designer paper from the Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection and cut at 5 x 5 inches.   Sponge the edges of the designer paper with Olive Green ink.  
Adhere the layers with double sided tape.

Stamp the Butterfly on Copic Alcohol Ink using Memento Tuxedo Black on X-Press It Blending Cardstock.   Stamp the large peony and the buds  from the Peony Bud and Blossom Die using Distress Ink - Antique Linen.  Color the images using Copic Alcohol Ink Markers -   (Flower- Y000, Y00, Y11, Y13, Y15, Y26, Y28, YG03, YG25, YG45,  Butterfly - YR 04, YR07, YR09, YR18, YR20, YR24, YR27, Y00, Y11, Y15, E47, E44, E42, E40,  C3, C5, C7).  Accent the little dots on the edges of the butterfly wings using opaque white ink.   Cut the images with the corresponding die.  Die cut 4 additional butterflies on black cardstock.   Stamp the leaves using the Large Sweet Peony Stamp Set on green cardstock.  Die cut with the corresponding die set.  Sponge the edges using Memento Olive Green ink.  Shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.

Adhere the layers of the butterfly with mounting tape  between each layer.  Leave the edges free  of tape and the wings look like they are fluttering.  Using mounting tape, adhere the peony flower and buds as shown in the picture.   Adhere the butterfly. Using Designer Adhesive, glue the leaves under the large peony.

Using the  Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection, find the sentiment and fussy cut. Adhere the sentiment using mounting tape.





Thank you so much for stopping by!   I hope you have a great rest of you week!

Easter Card for Someone Special

Hello, my friends !  

I wanted to share my Easter Card I created today.   

Watercolor

Arches 140# Hot Press

Windsor & Newton Watercolor

I am loving watercolor and find it difficult to switch to a card size -  

but it doesn't stop me!   

I hope you have a wonderful day!  

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!     

Special Moments to Remember

Happy New Year!   It's 2018 and I wonder what your hopes and dreams are for the new year...  Beyond the usual plan to lose a few pounds, I plan to take more time learning watercolor and oil painting.   I also plan on traveling more and to take a class by Annie Lebovitz in Photography!    My trips for the New Year will be a 21 day rail trip across Canada and a 21 day trip in France.    Now that's a big agenda!

And now for our Heartfelt Creations Camelia Carnation card for this week.     I decided to create a window card that will have some dimension bt not enough to prevent it from being mailed in a mailer.    I also wanted to create a card that can be used for any occasion.




HCDP1-285, Camelia Carnation Paper Collection
HCPC-3808, Fanciful Carnation Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7166, Fanciful Carnation Die
HCD1-757,   Eyelet Oval and Basics Large Die
159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
PGM15015, Rajni Chawla's Frosting Powder
352854, Glue Tips - Metal
Pin6, Glue Pins
HCCC2-451, 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - White
TSMP- 900, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black
532423-Kit, Sizzix Vagabond 2 with Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter
172742, Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board



Dark Green Cardstock, Ranger Clear Crackle Paint, heat tool, double sided tape, rhinestones, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (Flower - RV81, RV83, RV69, RV17, RV21 and  Leaves - YG91, YG93, YG95,  YG99,  YG03).



Cut heavy white cardstock at 5 1/2 x 11 in.   Score at 5 1/2 in. to create a top folding card.  Cut the green cardstock at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.   Find the designer paper with the water scene and cut at 5 x 5 inches.

 Adhere the layers  with double sided tape and  cut a window using the large Eyelet Oval and Basics Large Die.    Also cut a white eyelet  frame using the same die set to adhere around the outer edge of the window using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive.   The die nest perfectly and creates a beautiful eyelet around the window.

Apply Ranger Clear Crackle paste to the corners of the card and sprinkle with Rajni's Frosting Powder.   Heat set.   The longer the heat is applied to the powder and crackle paint, the  puffier the frosting.   The amount of puffiness will be a personal preference.

Stamp the Fanciful Carnation Cling Stamp on X-Press It Blending Cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black Ink.   Color the image with Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (Flower - RV81, RV83, RV69, RV17, RV21 and  Leaves - YG91, YG93, YG95,  YG99,  YG03).

Cut the  Fanciful Die four times from green cardstock and adhere  together with clear adhesive.  Adhere the colored image on top and allow to dry.   This will give some dimensional and allow the flower to "pop".     Using Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, adhere the flower to the window, as shown on the picture.   Apply three rhinestones at the upper right hand side of the card.

Heartfelt Birthday Greetings

Hello my friends and welcome!  

Today is Inspiration Wednesday for Heartfelt Creations December release -  the Camelia Carnation Collection.   Can't you just feel Spring around the corner?    

HCDP!-285, Camelia Carnation Paper Collection

HCPC-3807, Large Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-2765, Large Camelia Carnation Die

HCPC-3806, Small Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7164, Small Camelia Carnation Die

HCFB1-464, 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold

HCST1-401, Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

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

PGM15015, Rajni Chawla's Frosting Powder

159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

352854, Glue Tips - Metal

Pin6- Glue Pins

HCCC2-451, 8.5 x 11 Cardstock - White

TSMP802, Memento Dye Inkpad - Peanut Brittle

TSMP200, Memento Dye Inkpad - Tangelo

TSMP708, Memento Dye Inkpad - Olive Grove

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

173742, Scor-Pal Measuring and Scoring Board

Burnt orange cardstock, green cardstock, Fossilized Amber Distress Ink,   glue gun, heat tool, Ranger clear crackle paint, beaded embellishment, double sided tape. 

Cut the white cardstock at 11 inches x 5 1/2 inches.   Score at 1 5/2 inches to create a top-folding card. Cut the burnt orange cardstock at 5 1/4 x 5 1/4 inches.  Cut the designer paper from the Camelia Carnation Paper Collection at 5 x 5 inches.  Adhere the layers with double sided tape.  

Stamp the flower petals from the Large Camelia Carnation stamp set onto white cardstock using Peanut Brittle Memento ink.  Cut with the corresponding die.  Stamp the leaves from the corresponding sets using Olive Grove ink onto green cardstock.    Sponge the  center of the flowers with Fossilized Amber Distress ink and the edges with Tangelo.  Sponge the leaves with Olive Grove ink.   Lightly mist and place the petals in the 3D Floral Mold and run through your die/embossing machine.   A small amount of additional shaping was done with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   The petals  were off-set and  adhered  with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive. You can refer to the video I have linked  for shaping instructions.  The leaves were slightly shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   A light coat of Ranger clear Crackle Paint was applied to the petals and leaves, sprinkled with Rajni's Frosting Powder and heat set.   The flowers, leaves and pearl embellishments were adhered to the card with a glue gun.

The sentiment was fussy cut from the Camelia Carnation Paper Collection,  tucked under the flowers on the lower left hand side and adhered with Dries Clear Adhesive. 

I hope you have a safe Holiday, a wonderful and prosperous New Year and success in all your endeavors for the 2018!    

My Favorite Place in the World

Hello everyone!   I want to share an easy card I created using the Heartfelt Love Collection from Heartfelt Creations and their new Art Foam Paper!     Check it out! 

  

HCDP1-275, Heartfelt Love Paper Collection
HCPC-3805, Forever Love Background
HCD1-7162, Eyelet Hearts Die
HCPC-3533, Sun Kissed Fleur Stamp Set
HCD1-734, Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCFS1-465, Art Foam Paper
HCS1-458-2, Bright Pearl Medium Stamens
PGM15015, Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear Glitter
TSMP301, Memento Dye Inkpad - Rhubarb Stalk
532423-Kit, Sizzix Vagabond 2 with Solo Wafer Thin Die Adapter
HCST1-401, Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
159723, Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
3352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive
173842, Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board
359848, Spellbinders Tool n' One
TSMP900, Memento Tuxedo Black Dye Ink Pad
209277,  Embossing Enamel - Aged Ivory

 Wine cardstock, ivory cardstock, Versamark, heat tool,  Copic Markers ( Leaves - YG21, YG61, YG63, YG67,  Petals -  YG65, YG67,  RV61, RV63, RV66), glue gun, double sided tape, distress tool, Gold Gala Glitz.




Create a 6 x 7 inch side fold card from ivory paper. Cut wine cardstock at 5 x 6 1/2 inches.   

Stamp the Forever Love Background Stamp on the wine cardstock with Versamark and Embossing Enamel - Aged Ivory.   Set with a heat tool.  Distress the edges of the wine cardstock.   Adhere  to the right  side of the card base, leaving a margin as shown.   Apply Designer Dries Clear Adhesive to the left side of the card and apply Gala Glitz.    We are out of the Gold but the white or silver would be gorgeous!   Allow to dry. 

Stamp the Sun Kissed Fleur Petals on Art Foam Paper.  I used Memento Rhubarb Stalk but StazOn works the best for Art Foam.    The Leaves were stamped using Olive Grove.   The petals and leaves were colored with the following Copic Alcohol Ink - ( Leaves - YG21, YG61, YG63, YG67,  Petals -  YG65, YG67,  RV61, RV63, RV66).   Die cut the images with the coordinating die.   The petals were lightly heated with a  heat tool and shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.   Assemble and punched  a small hole in the center with a small tool  and insert the Bright pearl - Medium stamens through the center or each.

Cut the eyelet heart from wine cardstock and two nested hearts from the Heartfelt Love Paper Collection, die using the Eyelet Hearts Die set.  Adhere the flowers and leaves on the hearts as shown with a glue gun.   Create a coordinating dimensional  envelope or  tie a beautiful bow around the card  and it's  ready to give to someone special!