Thursday, June 29, 2017

Bugle Vine Blooming in my yard.....

I have this vine blooming in my yard and I wanted to share it before I give it a hair cut.  Each year it gets huge and hangs almost to the ground and after it blooms I cut it way back.  The hummingbirds love it but it will take over if you let it!




A photo from above the vine:


My late husband set a T post for this vine to climb; I think it makes a beautiful shrub!

Wednesday, June 28, 2017

Heartfelt Creations Wednesday....

Another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday has rolled around and I'm here to share another project!  This Classic Wedding Collection is just amazing and with these papers and dies you can do so much for the bride and groom!


For the Bride and Groom

Heartfelt Creations Products Used and Products found in Their Shop:
HCDP1-279 Classic Wedding Paper Collection
HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCPC-3755 Blushing Rose Stem Cling Stamp
HCD1-7113 Blushing Rose Stem Die
HCD1-7144 Decorative Medallion Die
Rajni Chawala’s Frosting Powder
New Sprout, Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, Bamboo Leaves Memento Inks
ColorBox Chalk Ink in Rose Coral
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
Designer Dries Clear Glue
HCDA2-Stack & Store Daubers

Other Supplies:  White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles, Dimensional Tape

Instructions:
You can watch a video on how to make the Classic Rose here:  https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/video/129/how-to-create-dimensional-roses

My card is 4 1/4  X  5 1/2.  Make card base and cover with a piece of the paper collection.  Cut out the medallion and glue it to the bottom of the card front.  Next stamp the sentiment and cut out using the Spellbinders die; use dimensional tape to adhere to the top of the card letting part of the sentiment lay above the card fold.  Next stamp, cut out and color the rose petals and leaves.  Shape the laves and set aside.  When you finish making the rose use the Frosting Powder on the edges of the flower petals.  This product is so unusual in that you can add a little heat and allow it to remain sort of clear as I have done on this card or you can heat a little more and it will go more white.  I think it just gives a very classy look to the roses!  Now place the leaves and the rose over the medallion and glue them down and your card is finished.

I hope you have enjoyed my card as much as I loved making it!  Now it's your turn; you really need this collection in your stash because we all have weddings and the stamps and dies can be used for other occasions as well.  With a little imagination you can create beautiful cards and make family and friends so happy!

If you would like some more inspiration just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and see what the other designers have for your viewing pleasure.

Wednesday, June 21, 2017

Another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday

Good morning friends.  Join me as we continue on using the Classic Wedding Collection from Heartfelt Creations. I have two cards to share with you this morning so please bear with me as my post is rather long.


 Coral Roses

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:
HCDP1-279 Classic Wedding Paper Collection
HCPC-3762 Classic Rose Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCPC-3753 Classic Rose Vines Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Vines Die
159723 Designer Dries Clear Glue
#85 Crystal Art Glitter
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink
TSMP704 New Sprout Memento Ink
TSMP800 Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
TSBL32 Archival Brillance Pearlescent Coral Ink
PGM15016 Rajni Chawala’s Frosting Powder

Other Products:  Canson Watercolor Paper, Dimensonal Tape, Clear Rock Candy Crackle Paint

You can watch a video on how to make the Classic Rose:
https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/video/129/how-to-create-dimensional-roses

Instructions: My card is 6 X 6.  Make card base out of watercolor paper.  I sometimes use that because of the strength and stability of the paper.  Cover the base with a card front and add glitter accents; set it aside to dry.  Stamp, cut out, color and shape the flowers and leaves.(I used Rich Cocoa Memento Ink to stamp the flowers and leaves)  Use the Frosting Powder on the petals of the flowers and set aside to dry.  Once the petals are dry I glued them together and then decided where I wanted them to be placed.  Glue them down.  I cut out the sentiment and edged it with some ink and then used dimensional tape to adhere to the front of my card.


Coral Wedding Bells

Heartfelt Creations Products Used and Products Carried by HC:
HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCDP1-279 Classic Wedding Paper Collection
HCPC-3789 Classic Wedding Bells Cling Stamps
HCD1-7143 Classic Wedding Bells Die
HCD1-776 Eyelet Oval Die
#85 Crystal Art Glitter
TSMP800 Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink
TSMP704 New Sprout Memento Ink
TSMP900 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
TSBL32 Archival Pearlescent Coral Ink
159723 Designer Dries Clear Glue
241159 Dove Blender Pen
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other Supplies: Prima Art Stones, London Fox Memento Ink, White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Dimensional Tape, White Seam Binding, Silver Wedding Bands, Hot Glue gun

You can watch a video on how to make the Classic Rose here:  https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/video/129/how-to-create-dimensional-roses

Instructions: My card size is 6 X 6.  Make card base and cover with one of the card fronts.  Die cut the oval layers using dimensional tape under the top layer to give it a bit more dimension.  I also cut an oval using a piece of the pattern paper so that some color is showing through the white top die cut.  Next adhere it to the card front covering most of the image on the paper.  Using the hot glue gun, I glued the silver rings to the card front.  Using Tuxedo Black Memento Ink, stamp and cut out the wedding bells.  Color them using the Dove Blender Pen and Memento Ink.  Next I added glitter to the bells and set them aside to dry.  Using Rich Cocoa Memento Ink stamp, cut out, color and shape the flowers.  I colored some of the art stones using the Pearlescent Coral stamp pad; just rub them over the top of the pad until they look like you want them to.  Glue them to the center of the flowers and let dry.  Next I colored the seam binding by spraying water on it so it would accept color easily, then rub the stamp pad on the craft sheet and spray water into the ink.  Swirl the seam binding in the color; scrunch and let dry.  Next tie a bow and glue it down.  Decide where you like your flowers and glue them down onto the bells and then glue the bells to the front of the card.  Your card is finished.

If you would like some more inspiration, just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and there are numerous projects there for you to see!

Wednesday, June 14, 2017

Heartfelt Creations Classic Wedding Collection Release!

Good morning everyone and welcome as I share with you  two of the projects I have made using this brand new Classic Wedding Collection from Heartfelt Creations!  I love everything about this release and I'm sure you will as well!  


Close-up of my flowers! 



 Silver Wedding Bands

Heartfelt Creations Products Used and Products Found in Their Shop:
HCDP1-279 Classic Wedding Paper Collection
HCPC-3788 Classic Wedding Roses Cling Stamps
HCPC-3775 Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamps
HCD1-7131 Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die
HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCPC-3753 Classic Rose Vines Cling Stamps
HCD1-7111 Classic Rose Vines Die
HCD1-7144 Decorative Medallion Die
HCDA2-450 Stack & Store Daubers
159723 Designer Dries Clear Glue
PGM15016 Rajni Chawal’s Frosting Powder
#85 Crystal Art Glitter
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSBL32 Pearlescent Coral Archival Ink
TSMP704 New Sprout Memento Ink
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink 
TSMP800 Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
TSMP900 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Other Supplies:  White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Prima Art Stones, Silver Wedding Bands, Hot Glue Gun, Sap Green Archival Ink, Cuttlebug Wildflower Embossing Folder, Clear Rock Candy Distress Crackle Paint.    

You can watch a video on making roses here: https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/video/129/how-to-create-dimensional-roses .

Instructions: My card size is 4 1/4  X 5 1/2.  Make card base and cut out the medallion on the card front.  Next I cut a strip of card stock and embossed it with the folder.  Glue this down onto the card front.  Stamp, cut out, color and shape the doves, flowers and leaves.(I used Tuxedo Black Memento Ink to stamp the dove and the sentiment and Rich Cocoa Memento Ink to stamp the flowers and leaves) Add glitter to the plumes of the dove and set aside to dry.  Paint the edges of the roses with the Crackle Paint and sprinkle the Frosting Powder over them; use the heat gun and set the powder.  I also used the Frosting Powder on the Medallion on the card front.  It gives the cardstock a bit more stability.  Next I took some of the Art Stones and rubbed them around over the Coral ink pad until the color suited me.  I glued them to the center of the smaller flowers.  Now glue the dove, leaves and roses to the card front.  I used hot glue to adhere these.  I looped the rings over one of the tendrils of the leaves and then glued the end down to hold them and keep them from slipping off the card front.  This lets the rings have movement.  Now cut out a sentiment from the paper collection and I colored the edges to match my roses and then glue it down. 
   


Dove Among the Roses

Heartfelt Creations Products Used and Products Found in Their Shop:
HCDP1-279 Classic Wedding Paper Collection
HCPC-3788 Classic Wedding Roses Cling Stamps
HCD1-Classic Wedding Roses Die
HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Cling Stamps
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCPC-3775 Flowering Dogwood and Doves Cling Stamps
HCD1-7131 Flowering Dogwood and Doves Die
#85 Crystal Art Glitter
PGM15016 Rajni Chawala’s Frosting Powder
71006 ColorBox Rose Coral Ink
TSMP800 Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
TSMP900 Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
HCDA2-450 Stack & Store Daubers
159723 Designer Dries Clear Glue

Other supplies:  Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and Small, London Fog Memento Ink, White and Green Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Crystal Clear Micro beads, Rock Candy Crackle Paint


Watch this video on how to make the Classic Rose:  https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/video/129/how-to-create-dimensional-roses

Instructions: My card is 6 X 6.  Make card base and cover with one of the card fronts.  I used the Spellbinders dies to make a frame to bring attention to the center image.  Next I stamped, cut out, colored and shaped the flowers, doves, and wedding rings. (The dove and rings are stamped in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink and the flowers are stamped in Rich Cocoa Memento Ink) I added glitter to the dove and her plumes and then glued her down onto the card front.  Next I painted the crackle paint and sprinkled the Frosting Powder on the edges of the rose petals and glued them down.  Now cut out one of the sentiments from the paper collection and glue it to the lower left hand corner of the card.  I added the micro beads to the ring set and allowed that to dry and then I glued it to the corner of the sentiment.  A very quick and easy card.

I hope you have enjoyed these as much as I have loved sharing with you.  If you find yourself needing "more" just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and see what the other designers have been inspired to make!

Wednesday, June 7, 2017

Another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday...

Good morning friends and welcome to another Heartfelt Creations post.  I'm always happy to see Wednesday roll around because I get to share another project I have created.  We are continuing with the Classic Petunia Collection and I have to say I never get enough of these gorgeous papers.  The colors are amazing and the card fronts are to die for; all you have to do is add a flower and you are good to go.


Heartfelt Creations Products Used and Products Found in Their Shop:
HCPC-3785 Small Classic Petunia Cling Stamps
HCD1-7139 Classic Petunia Die
HCDP1-278 Classic Petunia Paper Collection
HCD1-745 Luggage and Tags Die
HCDA1-449 Stack and Store Daubers
Designer Dries Clear Glue
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower shaping Kit
#85 Crystal Glitter
ANC822 I Cannot Tell a Lilac Prills
TSMP800 Rich Cocoa Memento Ink
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink
TSMP704 New Sprout Memento Ink

Other Supplies:  White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, Cactus Flower Archival Ink

You can watch a video about shaping the Classic Petunia here: https://youtu.be/KOy_qNB9OAk

Instructions: My card size is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2.  Make card base and cover with one of the card fronts.  Stamp, cut out, color and shape the flowers and leaves.  Add glue to the flower petals and the centers of the petals and sprinkle glitter over them.  Set aside to dry.  Next I found the sentiment on one of the sheets of paper and cut it out using the Luggage and Tags Die.  Glue it down and glue a flower to one end.  Add two more of the flowers to the bottom of the card and let the glue dry.  The card is ready to go!

If you need more inspiration just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see what the other designers have created for you this week.  I just know you will not be disappointed!