Inspiration Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations.....

Good morning friends!  This morning we are continuing on with the Burst of Spring Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  After all the horrible weather we have had in these parts these sweet pansy faces are just making me smile.  When the sun came out, I did a walk in the yard with my girls and there are trees budding and daffodils are blooming; Spring cannot be far!

Products Used

Burst of Spring Paper Collection, HCDP1-299
Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3862
Cheery Pansy Die, HCD1-7222
3D Pansy Shaping Mold, HCFB1-473
Sweet Lilac Scroll & Cage Die, HCD1-7172
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Heart of Gold Prills, ANC804
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Buttercup, RACP632
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black, RACP468
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Deep Purple, RACP430
StazOn Ink Pad - Olive Green, TSSZ51
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Lulu Lavender, TSMP504

Other Products: White and Purple Cardstock, Flatback Pearls, Dimensional Tape, Sizzix Vagabond 2

For more tips on creating with the Burst of Spring collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_8WJPTKIUlQ.

Instructions: My card is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2". Make card base and cover with a piece of dark purple cardstock. Find a piece of the paper collection to match the purple and layer it on top of the cardstock. Set aside while you work on the flowers.

Using Deep Purple Archival ink and Lulu Lavender Memento ink, stamp the flower petals onto white cardstock. Stamp the leaves using the Olive Green StazOn ink. Color using different ink colors to suit your taste. Using the coordinating die, cut out the petals and leaves and place them onto the3D Shaping Mold and spritz with water then run through the Vagabond machine. Lay out to dry. Once dry, add Prills to the centers and glitter and again, allow to dry.

Cut out the cage die using white cardstock. Glue the cage to the card front. Place flowers along the side and glue down. Allow to dry. Find the sentiment on the paper collection and using the coordinating die cut it out. Add a flat back pearl to the edge of the little tag and put dimensional tape onto the back. Adhere to the front of the card.

For more inspiration just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and see what the other designers have created!

Cleaning Up My Craft Desk.....

Recently I've had a bit of extra time and decided it was time to do a bit of cleaning in my craft room before I began to lose things.  Usually I will have dies go missing when my room gets too cluttered so I decided just to bite the bullet and do it.

Sometimes left overs from other projects can make a really pretty card.  I've been needing a birthday card for a friend and here is what happens with some extra bits and pieces.

All Heartfelt Creations products of course, except for the embossing folder and it is a 3D folder from my stash.  Lots of glitter all around and some pretty flowers.  I just love the way it turned out!  White on white with a splash of color.  I hope you enjoy!

Inspirational Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations.....Voting for Continuing Design Team Begins Today...

Good morning everyone!  Welcome to a windy and rainy East Tennessee.  We have had so much rain here in the Tennessee Valley that we are building a boat.  We have only had one little bit of snow and then just rain and more rain.  I declare I think my toes are beginning to web!  

Those of you who stay current with what is going on over on the Heartfelt Creations blog, know that today the voting for the design team members who wish to continue on the team for another year begins.  As always I would love to continue but I need your vote to do so.  Please take a moment and go over and cast your vote for me. You guys mean so much to me and your support over the years has been so appreciated!  

Click here to vote. Limit 1 vote per person. Voting ends on March 1st.

Products Used

Petite Pansy Frame Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3865
Petite Pansy Frame Die, HCD1-7225
Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3862
Cheery Pansy Die, HCD1-7222
3D Pansy Shaping Mold, HCFB1-473
Burst of Spring Paper Collection, HCDP1-299
Eyelet Border Basics Die, HCD1-7210
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Heart of Gold Prills, ANC804
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Deep Purple, RACP430
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black, RACP468
StazOn Ink Pad - Olive Green, TSSZ51
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Lulu Lavender, TSMP504
Dove Blender Kit, 241159

Other Products: White Cardstock, Dimensional Tape, Spectrum Noir Marker PL4, Crafter's Companion Gemini, Vagabond

For more tips on creating with the Burst of Spring collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_8WJPTKIUlQ.

Instructions: My card is 5 X 7". Make card base and cover with a piece of the paper collection. I also covered the inside of the card with the same paper but you could use a coordinating color of the paper. Use the Eyelet Border Basic Die and cut a wavy edge down the 7" side of the card front. Take a piece of white cardstock and using the Eyelet Border Basic Die and the Fleur Border Basics Die and cut a scalloped piece to glue down the front of the card base. Once this piece is glued down, glitter the white edge of the card front and set aside to dry.

Using Jet Black Archival Ink stamp the frame and using the coordinating die cut it out. Color the frame using the marker and color the leaves and buds with the Dove Blender Pen and inks. Use the dimensional tape to pop up the frame a bit from the card front to give it more dimension. Now set the card aside while we work on the flowers.

Stamp the flowers with Archival Deep Purple and Memento Lulu Lavender inks. Color them with the same colors of inks. Next run the flower petals through the mold and the Vagabond 2 and then set aside to dry. Glue Prills to the center of the flowers and then glitter the edges and set aside to dry. Once the flowers are dry glue them to the frame on the front of the card.

Announcing the new Burst of Spring Collection From Heartfelt Creations....

Let's face it friends, we are all just a bit tired of winter and all the cold and snow and brown and mud so let's celebrate the highly anticipated arrival of the upcoming spring season with the new Burst of Spring Collection from Heartfelt Creations! A favorite among flower enthusiasts, the delicate pansy flower is often one of the first florets to be added to the freshly worked soil as the glorious garden season arrives. The soft, velvety petals of these cheerful blossoms always invite a quick caress while being transplanted near the front of the garden bed, where they are sure to be admired by all! Awaken your senses dulled from the winter season with an enchanting and deeply hued decorative paper collection filled with sweet and amiable pansy flowers, along with whimsical fluttering butterflies! Beautiful blues, happy yellows and deep purples set the tone for charming pansy clusters and bouquets encompassed in finely illustrated details from lace like accents to intricate brocades! A wonderful compilation of beautifully detailed cling stamp sets and coordinating dies bring an assortment of sprightly pansy floral sprays, perky arrangements, as well as elegant pansy frames, perfect for adding a cheerful springtime feel to all of your handmade greeting cards, layouts and altered art pieces. The coordinating pansy flower stamp, die, and flower shaping mold come together to create several differing sized pansy flowers ideal for creating your very own dimensional pansy bouquets as realistic as those found in the flower bed! So, join together with us in craft rooms everywhere…before the frost is out of the ground and gardening season arrives…as we anticipate and create our very own version of the appearance of spring with the Burst of Spring Collection!

I have two projects this morning so it will be a long post; please bear with me.  First up is my beloved tag...

Products Used

Burst of Spring Paper Collection, HCDP1-299
Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3862
Cheery Pansy Die, HCD1-7222
Delicate Pansy Spray Die, HCD1-7224
Delicate Pansy Spray Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3864
3D Pansy Shaping Mold, HCFB1-473
Decorative Medallion Die, HCD1-7144
Cheerful Note Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3848
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black, RACP468
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Deep Purple, RACP430
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Lulu Lavender, TSMP504
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Heart of Gold Prills, ANC804
StazOn Ink Pad - Olive Green, TSSZ51
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 85-glitter
Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450

Other Products: Black Cardstock, White Cardstock, Purple Cardstock, Purple Ribbon, Dimensional Tape

For more tips on creating with the Burst of Spring collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_8WJPTKIUlQ.

Instructions: My tag size is 4 x 6". Using the Album Tags and Accents Dies, cut out two of the larger tags from black cardstock. Glue these together. It makes for a very sturdy tag and it will stand up to adding a lot of weight and it will be harder to damage the tag in transit. Now cut out a smaller die from this set using the paper collection and glue it to the base tag. I punched a hole in the top of the tag and threaded a piece of purple ribbon through. Next, I cut out the medallion using white cardstock and then I also cut out the shadow piece using purple cardstock. Glue these two pieces together and set aside.

Now let's work on the flowers. Using Deep Purple Archival ink and Lulu Lavender Memento ink, stamp the flower petals onto white cardstock. Stamp the leaves using the Olive Green Stazon ink. Color using different ink colors to suit your taste. Using the coordinating die, cut out the petals and leaves and place them onto the3D Shaping Mold and spritz with water then run through the Vagabond machine. Lay out to dry. Once dry, add Prills to the centers and glitter and again, allow to dry.

Stamp the Pansy Spray using Jet Black Archival Ink and color in with the daubers and the Dove Blender Pen. Add the flowers to the spray and then using dimensional tape, adhere to the medallion. Glue the medallion onto the bottom of the tag creating a pocket.

Find one of the tags on the paper collection and cut out using the Ticket and Tags Die. Punch a hole in the tag and thread some of the purple ribbon through the small tag. Stamp the sentiment onto the tag and then place it into the pocket.

My Second project for this morning is a card:

Products Used

Burst of Spring Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3863
Burst of Spring Die, HCD1-7223
Burst of Spring Paper Collection, HCDP1-299
Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3862
Cheery Pansy Die, HCD1-7222
3D Pansy Shaping Mold, HCFB1-473
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, 532423-KIT
StazOn Ink Pad - Olive Green, TSSZ51
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Lulu Lavender, TSMP504
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Deep Purple, RACP430
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Jet Black, RACP468
Dove Blender Kit, 241159

Other Products: White Cardstock, Purple Cardstock, Dimensional Tape

For more tips on creating with the Burst of Spring collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_8WJPTKIUlQ.

Instructions: My card size is 4 1/4 x 5 1/2". Make card base and cover with a piece of the purple cardstock. Choose a coordinating piece of the paper collection and layer a piece on top of the purple cardstock. Set aside and let's work on the flowers.

Using Deep Purple Archival ink and Lulu Lavender Memento ink, stamp the flower petals onto white cardstock. Stamp the leaves using the Olive Green Stazon ink. Color using different ink colors to suit your taste. Using the coordinating die, cut out the petals and leaves and place them onto the3D Shaping Mold and spritz with water then run through the Vagabond machine. Lay out to dry. Once dry, add Prills to the centers and glitter and again, allow to dry.

Stamp the floral image using Jet Black Archival Ink onto white cardstock and color using various inks and the Dove Blender Pen as well as the Stack and Store Daubers. Layer molded leaves over the image and glue down. Add the flowers to the image and add dimensional Tape to the back Set aside while you prepare the base for the medallion.

Die cut the Medallion from a piece of the paper collection. Find another piece of coordinating paper and cut out the layering piece. Glue them together. Add dimensional tape to the back and adhere to the card front. Next adhere the floral piece to the medallion and your card is ready to go.

Inspiration Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations......

Good morning friends!  I hope you are doing well.  I'm here this morning to share with you a little project I did for Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used

Tulip Time Paper Collection, HCDP1-298
Tulip Vase & Fillers Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3860
Tulip Vase & Fillers Die, HCD1-7220
Tulip Cart & Fence Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3861
Tulip Cart & Fence Die, HCD1-7221
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 85-glitter
Color In Watercolor Brush - Fine, 409311
Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, 532423-KIT
Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Majestic Violet, RACP494
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800

Other Products: Zig Clean Color Markers Pack of 60, #081 Light Violet, Watercolor Paper, E6000 glue, Peeled Paint Distress Ink

For more tips on creating with the Tulip Time collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/rfYMxeNBmJk.

Instructions: Click here to view a larger photo of this project. Cut a piece of the paper collection to fit the frame and use the E6000 glue to attach to the back. Set aside to dry. Stamp the flowers using Rich Cocoa Memento Ink and the fillers with Majestic Violet ink. Use coordinating die to cut out.

Using the water brush and Distress Ink, color the flowers and leaves and set aside to dry. Add glitter to the flowers and fillers and set aside to dry. Once dry, cut a few of the flowers to fit into the bottom of the frame and glue them down. Add the filler pieces behind the flowers and glue them down. Next pick one of the sentiments from the paper collection and cut it out. Use the E6000 glue to adhere to the front of the frame.

For more inspiration from the other members of the design team, just head over to the Heartfelt Creations Blog and have a look around!