Tuesday, February 23, 2016

February Heartfelt Creations Alumni Design Team Blog Hop

Good morning everyone and welcome to the February Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop! The hop runs from today until Friday, February 26 at midnight.  There will be a $25 gift certificate to Heartfelt Creations given away so take this time to leave a comment on as many blogs as you can.   You never know which blog will have the winning comment!  We will announce the winner at Noon on Saturday, February 27.


I love tags so I decided to make one using the Once Upon a Time paper collection.  These gorgeous papers do most of the heavy lifting for me!  I cut out the tag and die cut one of the Ornate Borders and Pockets dies at the top.  I think it gives such an over the top look and it's quite elegant.  It really looks like you went the extra mile making this but it is a quick and easy addition.  All I had to do was decide which die to use and then take all the credit!  My flower is made using the Arianna Blooms stamps and die.  I stamped and die cut the flower petals then I used distress inks to color. Bundled Sage in the center and Victorian Velvet for the outer edges of the petals. The center is Gold Gala Glitz.  I sprayed water on the back side of the petals and then shaped my petals and once dry I stacked them to form this flower.  A little tip about the coloring process:  When using distress inks (they are water based) spray on the back side to keep water away from color.  Also the inks don't run as much if they are dry before you spray the water.  You can use a heat gun to dry the ink and then continue shaping your petals.  Next be sure to color your ribbon or seam binding to match your flower and tie a pretty bow!
The sentiment is just a piece of the paper cut out and matted on cardstock.  How thoughtful of Heartfelt Creations to include that for me!

Participating Designers:
Caroline Duncan
Alissa Wells
Lisa Allen


Supplies List
HCPC 3608 Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp Set
HCD1 780 Ornate Borders & Pockets
HCD 748 Arianna Blooms Die
HCDP1 241 Once Upon A Time Paper Collection
HCPC 3545 Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1 736 Classic Leaf die
Watercolor Paper
Glue
Dimensional Tape
Seam Binding
Rangers Distress Inks




46 comments:

Lisa Allen said...

What a beautiful tag. I love the pretty flowers and all the little details.

Sylvia said...

Beautiful tag, Glenda, beautiful flower! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Caroline D. said...

You know I love tags too... :) .... and this one you made is so beautiful! And that flower, oh my, gorgeous!

Rita said...

Oh my goodness Glenda, this is just so Stunning. Love that beautiful flower. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxx

Kathy/NorthCarolina said...

That flower is just magical, my friend. I have studied it and studied it. You truly have a gift for making the most beautiful paper flowers, and the whole tag is just stunning!

Ujjwal said...

I can't take my eyes off that flower. So so gorgeous! Love the tag and that you used a decorative die for the top.

Patricia said...

Glenda, that flower is absolutely amazing, love it.
Fantastic Tag, the design is wonderful.
Patricia xxx

Uma said...

Love the intricate lattice kind of work that the die provides... Adds a beautiful touch...
Cheers
Uma
Krafttime

Leslie Miller said...

Gorgeous tag! Those papers are so beautiful. I just finished a Heartfelt card with a stamp I chose from a previous win. Will have to wait to share it, though. Heartfelt stamps are some of the prettiest out there.

Marisa Job said...

Beautiful tag!! I made a similar tag for this week too! LOL!! Love the pretty flower!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Awesome tag - the top looks fabulous

Lois said...

A delightful tag! The border at the top is marvelous.

Sandra Carey said...

Beautiful Tag xx

Unknown said...

Love your tag, absolutely beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

Judy Woodland said...

Just stunning, love your beautiful flower and wonderful colors. Thanks so much for the great inspiration!!

D.Ann C said...

I have a huge crush on those crinkle flowers and that lattice topper!

Verna Angerhofer said...

A fantastic tag my dear! So gorgeous in every way! I love the colors, background papers and the beautiful flower you added.

Sande said...

Love your tag and our flower is simply gorgeous! Thanks for sharing your tip and I made note of it so I can give it a try next time I create flowers.

Sue D said...

Lovely tag. I like the die you used at the top.

Unknown said...

I love the tag and die at the top! Genius use f the die. And that flower shaping is superb! I love the crinkled edges.

McStamper said...

I love your beautiful tag.

Candy's Creations Blog said...

Beautiful tag! I love how you colored your flower. Congratulations on being a HC Design Team Semi-Finalist. Best of luck! I am off to vote!

Kathy Krug said...

Beautiful tag. Love your flower.

Karen said...

Glenda what a lovely tag, you always deliver amazing makes.

StirYourCreativity said...

Great tag. Loved the vintage look of it.

ednamburgess said...

Love this card. Simple but elegant. I have this paper and dies and will try something similar. Edna B.

whitebird said...

Gorgeous tag!!! Love the flower...such detail

whitebird said...

Gorgeous tag!!! Love the flower...such detail

Dr Sonia S V said...

Thank you for sharing your tips on making the flower...such a gorgeous tag
Cheers
Dr Sonia

Berina RGA said...

Beautiful tag!! Love how you have shaped the flower!! Thanks for sharing!
-Berina
Moxie Craftie

Jan's Paper Flowers said...

Gorgeous tag and that flower...WOW, WOW, WOW!!! Gorgeous!

Judy said...

Love that flower. I'm getting some nice tips on shaping from this blog hop. Thanks for sharing with us.

Lilaccards said...

Beautiful!
I love the commentary on how nice the paper packs are for completing projects.

flowergirl said...

Beautiful flower

Unknown said...

Very pretty. I shall have to take a second look through my paper pads! Thanks for sharing

Joanne said...


Thanks for the instructions on the flower...I am always trying to improve my flowers. I will definitely try your tips.

Roisin said...

I love tags....and this is a beauty!

Lagene said...

Beautiful tag! The pink tipped flower is AWESOME!

Unknown said...

This tag is lovely! I bought this paper last year and have only made 1 card from it. Thanks for more inspiration.

Ella Conner said...

Very pretty tag!

Padma Santhosh said...

Gorgeous.. I would store a tag like this so safely!! Love the rose on it & wish I can make such beautiful flowers someday!! :)

Liss said...

Beatiful tag

Golden Goddess Designs said...

such a pretty tag!

Alicia

Sondra Hammond said...

Your flower creation is so pretty!

Donna said...

Love the top border!

Bjane said...

Love your work. Beautiful tag. Thank you for sharing.