Easter Wishes

Welcome!
Can you believe it's the first day of April today?
That means that Easter is just around the corner!

I wanted to do something special for Easter for today's Heartfelt Creations post.
While bunnies and Easter eggs are all fun and cute, I wanted to take some time out to acknowledge what the Easter season really means to me.  Easter is the time of year that we celebrate the cruxifiction and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He paid the price for our sins upon the cross many years ago that we might have a relationship with him and become His children.  The cross is such a powerful image for me, and when you really take the time to think about that first Good Friday and really allow yourself to think about Jesus' death you just cannot help but be moved and have your heart stirred with thankfullness.  

So, I decided to create a cross related creation....it is a cross shaped box...perfect for treats or as a piece of home decor!

Here's a peek...



...and a bit of a closer peek at the floral cluster...



I have to say that I really enjoyed creating all of the flowers on this creation...I always do have fun creating flowers...but this time I had time to reflect on the reason I was creating this piece and kind of turn it into an act of worship.  I found the colors soothing and I loved the sentiment that I used from the Posy Patch Paper Collection.  Sometimes projects don't always come out the way we want and it's a struggle.  I have to say that I was very happy with how this one turned out! I hope you have enjoyed the creation as well and have found some inspiration while you were here visiting!

That's all for me today!  I hope you have a wonderful Easter season celebrating with family and friends...and I hope you take a bit of time to reflect on the price that was paid for us so many years ago.   Also, be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog for more wonderful inspiration!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-231  Posy Patch Paper Collection
HCPC-3656  Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760  Delightful Daisy Die
HPCC-3533  Sun Kissed Fleur Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-734  Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCPC - 3608  Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp Set
 HCD1-748  Arianna Blooms Die
HCPC-3651  Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-758  Botanical Wings Die
HCPC-3650  Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set
 HCD1-759  Butterfly Medley Die
HCPC-3545  Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-736  Classic Leaf Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP708  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Green
TSMP706  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Pistachio
TSMP400  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rose Bud
TSMP103  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe
TSMP602  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal
TSMP704  Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
ANC852 Bright Ideas Prills - I Cannot Tell a Lilac
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Design Store Design ID #39084, Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine,  Star Dust Stickles, Memento Dye Ink Pads - Angel Pink, Dandelion, Gray Flannel, and Sweet Plum,  Big Shot manual die cutting machine, piece of lace, gold seed beads, water and mist bottle, scissors

Cut the cross box cutting file and assemble.  Locate the sentiment panel in the Posy Patch Paper Collection, and fussy cut around the design portion of the sentiment as shown.  Attach to the box only adhering the first half with glue and leaving the second half to be shaped.  Bend the sentiment panel slightly and tuck the corner into the box giving it a bit of dimension.  Begin creating and shaping your flowers.  For the blue flower use the Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp set and Die.  Stamp the image using Gray Flannel ink once onto a piece of blue patterned paper from the Posy Patch Collection. Ink the centre and edge of each blossom using Zeal Teal ink.   Use all of the flower pieces to create one blossom with a tight centre.  Moving along to the yellow blooms.  Use the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set and die to create these blooms.  Stamp the images once onto a yellow patterned paper from the paper collection using Pistachio ink.  Ink the centres of each bloom with the Cantaloupe color, and the tips of the petals ink with Dandelion colored ink.  Shape the largest flower pictured using the largest stamped image as well as the one a size smaller.  Create a second yellow flower using the mid sized image and the one the next size down.  Adhere gold seed beads to the centre of each of the yellow flowers.  For the purple flower, use the Sun Kissed Fleur Cling Stamp Set and coordinating die.  Ink and stamp the images once using Gray Flannel ink and a purple patterned paper from the paper collection.  Ink the centres and edges of the three mid sized flowers with purple ink.  Shape and adhere prills to the centre.  Lastly, for the roses  stamp three sets of the Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set onto a patterned pink paper in the collection  and ink the centres with Memento Rose Bud ink, and the petal edges with Angel Pink.  Use two of each sized flower to create a large full rose with a tight centre. Begin with the smaller flowers to create a tight bud, and work your way out using the larger flowers.   Next, for the second rose, use the same technique until you have a small sized rose perfect to add to the bottom of the cluster.  For the leaves use one stamping of the Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set stamped in Olive Grove ink onto a green patterned paper in the paper collection.  Cut using the coordinating die and then ink the edges with the New Sprout colored ink.   Shape using shaping tools and water.  Lastly, stamp one stamping of the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set leaves using New Sprout ink and a lighter green patterned paper from the Posy Patch paper collection.  Ink edges slightly with the same color, and proceed to shape.  You are now ready to create your flower cluster.  Once you are happy with the flower and leaf arrangement, adhere to box.  While drying, stamp and die cut several butterflies in Gray Flannel ink onto a pale yellow patterned paper from the same paper collection.  Using your finger, apply stickles to each butterfly.  Once dry, shape and apply to the flower cluster.  For the finishing step, drape a piece of lace around the cross, tucking it behind a few of the leaves and having it drape down through and behind the sentiment panel.  You are now ready to display as a piece of Easter decor, or use as a treat box to fill and surprise someone special!

This project has been shared in the following challenges...
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog..."Easter"
Crafting by Designs..."April Anything Goes Challenge"
Creative Moments Challenges..."Anything But a Card"
Decorate to Celebrate..."Anything Goes"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes"

39 comments

SussiPoppins said...

Hi Tracy, I can see you have put a lot of work into this....it has sure paid off. Love all those flowers...Hugs Susan

Liz said...

Beautiful! Love the flowers so pretty.

Joann said...

Beautiful Project Tracey! I love the soft color palette and those gorgeous flowers. Happy Easter :)

Maureen R said...

Tracey this is the most beautiful way to express Easter I have ever seen. The colors and flowers are stunning and the work you have put into this tells me you are close to our Lord indeed! great work! Hugs

Karan Gerber said...

What a gorgeous altered project and perfect for Easter, i love the cross, then you added all those beautiful flowers, its stunning.

Kathy said...

Beautiful cross Tracey! Love your flowers and arrangement! Blessings! Kathy

Joan said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Thanks for joining us at Make My Monday.

Dorothy S said...

What a beautiful creation. Thank you for using this opportunity to remind everyone of the true beauty of Easter.

Nancy said...

Amen!! Gorgeous project, my friend! Depicts the meaning of the season beautifully! :o)

L.B. said...

A very pretty project. Thanks for paying along with us at Die Cuttin' Divas this week.

Wynn said...

Wow Tracey this is wonderful and such a lot of work has gone into creating this beautiful box for Easter. Thank you so much for sharing it with us at OLL challenges and Happy Easter to you and your family. Wynn DT

Today's Beautiful Moments - Tracey Fehr said...

Thanks Wynn! Happy Easter to you and your loved ones as well!

Today's Beautiful Moments - Tracey Fehr said...

Thanks Nancy! Happy Easter to you and yours!

Today's Beautiful Moments - Tracey Fehr said...

Thanks for your kind words Dorothy! Have a blessed Easter!

DIANA L. said...

This is so stunning Tracey, I love the intricacy of the cross and you did such a great job on the flowers.
Thank you for joining my DL.ART Thankful Thursday #153 “EASTER” Challenge. Have a blessed day
DIANA L.
http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com http://dianamlarson.ctmh.com

Marge said...

Your cross box/decor item is absolutely GORGEOUS -- LOVE all those gorgeous flowers!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us @ My Sheri Crafts!

Dee's Craft Room said...

Gorgeous cross, it looks stunning Tracey. Thank you for sharing your work with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

Dionne

Unknown said...

Beathtaking Tracey!!! I just love everything about it.

Mrs Beez said...

Wow! This is stunning. Lovely to see a traditional card with so many beautiful elements. Thanks for joining in at Crafty Boots Challenges this time.

AndreaNorris said...

Beautiful cross the flowers are absolutely gorgeous - thanks for sharing with us at TTCRD this week and good luck
Andrea x

michele said...

Thanks for joining us at Crafts 4 Eternity Tracey & sharing your gorgeous Easter project! hugs x

Anne Harada said...

A gorgeous and oh so wonderful project Tracey! I love your flowers and the hanging lace piece. Perfection!!

Chris said...

So beautiful, a wonderful Easter creation, thanks for sharing it with us at Creative Moments.
Chris
x

www.creativepointe.blogspot.com said...

Absolutely wonderful! Everything about this box is amazing. Love it!!! Thanks for joining us at Creative Cutting Challenge!
Cindy
DT Leader

Karen Letchworth said...

This is stunning, Tracey! I am so blessed to have you share your talents with us, and always LOVE seeing your wonderful creations. Have a blessed week and please stop by again soon.
Hugs,
Karen
Word Art Wednesday

www.karen-mycuprunnethover.blogspot.com
Please come visit me!

Chana Malkah said...

Very pretty! Thanks for sharing with us here at 613 Avenue Create!
Hugz,
Chana, Owner

Jo Ann said...

Everything about this is awesome. The colors, the flowers and the message. I love it! Thanks for linking up with us at 613 Avenue Create. We have a new Challenge going on and I hope you join us again. Hugs and blessings!

JO ANN
http://jatterburycreations.blogspot.com

scraphappenswithrhonda said...

oh wow how beautiful thank you for joining the dtc challenge hugs

Claire said...

Gorgeous make! Thanks so much for joining our 'Use a die' challenge at Polkadoodles this time
Claire xx

Lilian said...

Gorgeous cross box! Love all the flowers!
Thank you for joining us at Decorate to Celebrate!
Lilian
http://theleafstudio.blogspot.com

Linby said...

What an absolute gorgeous creation - the flowers are beautiful.
Thanks so much for sharing with us at OLLB this time.
Lynn x
DT

PennyRae's Mandala Creation's said...

Beautiful, thanks for joining us at 613 Avenue Create. PennyRae DT

SASAYAKI GLITTER STAMPS BY NAZ said...

Beautiful, Love those flowers. Thank you so much for joining us at Polkadoodles challenge.
http://polkadoodle.blogspot.co.uk/
Hugs
Naz xxx

Dwie lewe rÄ…czki said...

Great card with beautiful flowers. Just love it. Thank for playing with us at Creative Card Crew
Big hug, Yvonne - DT

Norma said...

WOW! this is beautiful and I love all the detail:) Thank you for joining Decorate to Celebrate.
Hugs
Norma

maureenjscott said...

Absolutely stunning! Love all your shaped flowers and the fabulous sentiemnt. Thanks for joining us at Crafting By Designs Anything Goes for April Challenge. Mo xxx

Nazeema Calypso Thompson said...

Absolutely breathtaking. These flowers are beautifully shaped and placed. Geez...The love into =creating this!! Thank you so much for joining us at Sentimental Sundays.

Erum Tasneem said...

So gorgeous!!! Thank you for sharing this at Sentimental Sundays.
xx
Erum
My Blog!

Dee's Craft Room said...

Hi,

This is just to let you know that you have been placed in the Crafty Boots 'Easter' Challenge. Many congratulations.

We are offering the winner and two runners up from this challenge Guest Design Team spots for a future challenge, which starts on 25 May. Please contact me at CraftyBootsDT@gmx.co.uk if you would like more information about participating in this new challenge.

Don't forget to collect a copy of the Crafty Boots Challenge badge from our blog.

Kindest regards.

Dionne

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