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Hello and Welcome!  Happy Wednesday!
How are you doing this morning, afternoon or evening depending on where you're visiting from!
I can't believe that December is coming up so quickly!
Are you ready?  Have you started or finished your Christmas shopping?  Have you started decorating or is that still on your "to do" list?  I sure have found a need lately to add more hours to my day...if only it was a possibility!  LOL

Well, as you all know it's a Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!
I'm back this week with another project with the Pampered Pooch Collection...oh this is fast becoming one of my favorites!  It's just too cute!

Here's my project for this week...

I've trimmed down one of the premade card panels to create a little scene!  I love the image of this pampered pooch in the bath...a task I'm so happy I don't have to do with our pampered pooch...he's an outdoor farm dog so he looks after bathing in the dug out in summer when he feels like it!  LOL

I've colored the stamped image with my Copic Ciao markers, and have done some die cutting with some circular Spellbinders dies to create a spot for the sentiment.  Don't you  just love those dirty paw prints around the sentiment!  I've added some happy daisies with prill centers as a finishing touch along with some Glossy Accents on the bubbles in and around the bathtub as well as on the puppy's nose.  A touch of glitter and the project was complete!  I've created a bunch of dimension by popping up the layers using pop dots.

I hope you've enjoyed today's project share!
Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog as well to see the other projects created by the rest of the team...there's a wonderful array of different collections being showcased there today along side the Pampered Pooch Collection!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
Pampered Pooch Paper Collection, HCDP1-272
You're Paw-fect Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3761
Pampered Pooch Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3762
Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3656
Delightful Daisy Die, HCD1-760
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Glue Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cottage Ivy, TSMP701
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800

Other Products Used:  BigShot Die Cutting Machine, white card stock, VersaFine Black Ink, VersaFine Grey Ink, Memento Dandelion Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive tape runner, Copic Ciao Markers R29, RV10, W-5, W-3, C-3, BV23, E57, Y06, B93, YG63, Y17,Y06, Stickles - Diamond, sponge dauber, Spellbinders Standard Circles Large Dies, pop dots, Glossy Accents

Watch this video to see how to create the Delightful Daisy flowers.

Create 6"x6" card base using white card stock.  Locate the denim blue background paper as shown, trim slightly smaller than card base.  Ink all edges using a light brown colored ink.  Adhere to card base.  Locate the square fence scene card panel within the collection, trim slightly smaller than blue background mat, ink all edges using a light brown color ink and then die cut circle window using the second largest Spellbinders die as shown.  Adhere panel to card base using 3D pop dots.  Take leftover circle die cut that you just removed from the card panel, and die cut using the die the next size down.  Using the green side, ink all around the edge using a light brown color.  Using a black ink, stamp the first two words of the sentiment onto the circle die cut, wipe stamp clean and then finish stamping rest of sentiment. Stamp dog prints onto sentiment piece using a brown ink and adhere to card.  Using black ink and white card stock, stamp one inking of the puppy in tub image and one inking of both the daisies and each size daisy leaf.  Color puppy image using markers.  Shape slightly using flower shaping tools and adhere to card as shown using pop dots.  Using a sponge dauber, apply yellow ink to flower centers and  green ink to the leaves. Die cut using coordinating dies.  Shape flowers and leaves using flower shaping tools.  Assemble one large double daisy and two small double daisies.  Adhere to card as shown.  Trim leaves in half and apply around flowers as needed.  Apply Glossy Accents to bubbles in tub and to puppy's nose.  Add Stickles to tips of daisy petals.    

Black Friday Blog Hop with Heartfelt Creations...

Hello Everyone!

I'm so glad you're here!
I hope you've been enjoying the Heartfelt Creations blog hop...we were so excited to create our projects and put it all together for you!
You should have arrived here from Martine's blog...if by chance you've lost your place along the way, be sure to check out the blog hop list below!

For my project I decided to go with a Christmas theme and chose to use last year's Sparkling Poinsettia Collection!  I thought the foldout card design would look fabulous on a fireplace mantle done in more traditional Christmas colors!

I opted to use the 4.25" x 5.5" black card base for my creation.  I thought it would look stunning paired up with the deep reds, cozy creams and bright whites in the Sparkling Poinsettia Collection!
You'll have to let me know what you think!

Here's how my project turned out...

I'll give you a few more pictures so you can get a good peek at the card opened a variety of ways!

...here's a pic of the first tier...

...opening the first tier allows you to see how the backside has been decorated as well as how the second tier has been designed...

...and as we continue folding the card out...

...you can see that I've done some stamping with some of the cling stamps found within the Sparkling Poinsettia Collection and have also used a premade card panel for the inside of the card where one would write the sentiment...

...here's a closer look at how the back panel of the card has been finished...

...you can see I have done quite a bit of glittering on this card, as well as as some flocking to give the poinsettias the feel of having been snowed on...

...and here is a peek at the card fully opened but from the back of the card...

Of course you will have noticed that I used one of the new decorative border dies to add some fancy edging to my creation!  It adds such visual appeal and elegance...don't you think?
I do hope you've enjoyed what I've shared with you today!

Well, it's that time in the post where we take care of a few housekeeping things so you are aware of what is happening in the blog hop!

The blog hop begins Wednesday, November 23/16 at 00:01am EST, and will conclude on Monday, November 28 at 11:59pm EST.  Blog and winner will be chosen using Random.org, and the lucky winner will be posted on the Heartfelt Creations Blog, as well as the Heartfelt Creations Face Book page on Wednesday, November 30/16!

There is a fabulous prize package being offered...



It includes the following...

1x Delicate Border Basic Die

1 x Classic Border Basics Die

1 x Fleur Border Basics Die

1 x Elegant Border Basics Die

1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards Black

1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards White

1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards Kraft

1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards Black

1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards White

1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards Kraft

1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards Black

1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards White

1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards Kraft

Wow!  How awesome is that!
So be sure to comment on all of the blogs included in the hop to be entered to win!
Good Luck to you all!

And lastly, here's the blog hop list as you continue on you way...

Candy Slabaugh

 Anita Kejriwal

Amarilys Doria 

 Debbie Seyer

 Joann Jamieson-Larkin

 Glenda Brooks 

Maureen K Russell 

 Susan Smit 

Karan Gerber

Marie Gamber

 Olga Jewell

 Angelica Turner 

Tracy McLennon

 Marisa Job

Rajni Chawla

 Martine Smith

 Tracey Fehr - You Are Here!

 Alicia Barry 

Kathy Roney

Sandy Hulsart

 Liz Walker

Lori Williams

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

 Sparkling Poinsettia Paper Collection, HCDP1-256
Large Sparkling Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3679
Sparkling Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3680
Sparkling Poinsettia Candle Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3681
Sparkling Poinsettia Swirl Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3682
Large Sparkling Poinsettia Die, HCD1-765
Sparkling Poinsettia Die, HCD1-766
Black Fold Out Cards (4.25"x5.5"), HCCF1-443-1
Elegant Border Basics Die, HCD1-7121
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rhubarb Stalk,TSMP301
Designer Dries Clear Glue,  159723
Designer Dries White Glue, 159951
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854

Other Products Used:  BigShot manual die cutting machine, white card stock, black card stock, VersaFine Black Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, Stickles - Champagne, Glitter Ritz - Cool, sponge dauber, paper trimmer, scissors, flock

Watch this video to see how to create the Sparkling Poinsettia.

Using the edging dies from the Fleur Border Basics die, cut out the pieces of decorative card stock for all sides of the card.  Ink all edges of each piece using a brown colored ink, stamp poinsettia and circular sentiment from the Sparkling Poinsettia Collection onto panels that need a touch of decorating. Adhere to card.  Cut back mat for back card panel from decorative paper as well as a poinsettia illustration panel from paper pack.  Ink all edges using a brown colored ink and adhere to back page of card.   Trim out decorative poinsettia strip, ink all edges with a brown colored ink.  Using the decorative border dies in the Elegant Border Basics Dies, cut out decorative accents for each card tier from black card stock and apply to card base.  Now apply decorative paper matting to all card tiers making sure you have covered front and back of each tier except the backside of the card.  Adhere poinsettia decorative trim strip as shown.  Trim out sentiment from paper collection, ink all edges with brown ink and adhere to second panel as shown.  Trim out candle image from decorative paper sheet and adhere to card above sentiment.   Stamp four inkings of the Sparkling Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set, and two inkings of the leaves from the Large Sparkling Poinsettia Cling Stamp Set onto white card stock using black ink.  Color using sponge daubers, and then die cut using coordinating dies.  Shape flowers and leaves using deluxe flower shaping kit. Create one large and two small double poinsettias for the front bottom portion of the card, one small double poinsettia for second card tier, one mid sized double poinsettia for third tier and one large and two small double poinsettias for the last card panel.  Adhere to all flowers to card as shown.  Adhere leaves to front and last panel floral clusters.  Next trim out Merry & Bright sentiment and snip into end to create a flag banner.  Ink all edges using a brown colored ink, shape slightly and adhere to card as shown. Using a dries clear adhesive and a fine metal glue tip, apply transparent glitter to all veining on flowers and leaves.  Apply Stickles to poinsettia centers as well as preprinted poinsettia images on decorative papers.  Allow to dry, then add dries white glue and flocking to poinsettia petals to mimic snow.    

Doggone...I Missed Your Birthday...

A warm welcome to you...I'm so glad you're here!
I cannot believe it's November...and here in Manitoba, Canada as I sit here and type this we are experiencing 18 degree Celsius weather...it's like spring when we're usually gearing up for bitter cold!
But hey, I'll take it...it's not often you can wear your flip flops here in November!

As you probably already know, today is new release day with us at Heartfelt Creations...and we are so pleased to bring to you the adorable Pampered Pooch Collection!

Do you have a special fur baby that you share your life with?

Well, this newest collection is ideal for documenting life with that special canine!
But don't wait too long to head on over to the online store for your purchase...because I have a feeling this collection is gonna go fast!

Here's a little more about the collection...

There’s nothing better than sharing time with your four legged fur baby, soaking in the adoration found in their bright eyes, the love displayed through their wagging tails and those endless supplies of slobbery kisses!  Whether you’re enjoying the antics of a young energy filled and mischievous puppy, or the relaxed and laid back company of an older furry friend, you are sure to fall in love with the new Pampered Pooch Collection by Heartfelt Creations!  This newest paper collection is filled with adorable fun loving illustrations of heartwarming pooches, their favorite treats, and pretty floral touches all set against beautiful shades of denim blues, grassy greens, chocolate browns and crisp creams.  The four captivating cling stamp sets include charming illustrations of man’s best friends at play, sitting pretty and even causing just a slight paw-full of trouble.  These adorable images have been coupled with a multitude of sentiments perfect for so many different occasions and are ideal for the young and the young at heart!  Cute dimensional pooch themed embellishments such as doggie bone shaped treats, paw prints, collars and of course a collection of fun loving furry friends themselves are easy to achieve when pairing the coordinating cling stamps and die combinations. So relax, get creative and celebrate great memories of canine friends both past and present, create a little something special for that puppy adoring friend who’s going through a “ruff” time, or simply lay back and bask in the joy of life as our wet nosed, fur covered friends do as we share with you the Pampered Pooch Collection…drool not included! 

I have been wanting to try my hand at a box card for a long time...the die had been sitting in my craft room and had been unused.  So, I decided this adorable release would be perfect to give it a try!

Here's how my project came out...

I loved this sentiment when I first saw it and thought perhaps a forgotten birthday would be forgiven by presenting such a cute package!

I've colored the images with my Copic Ciao markers, and for the floral accents I've used the Delightful Daisies from the Peacock Paisley Collection.  The box card itself is a Spellbinders die that cuts all the pieces you need to assemble the card base.  I've included the full instructions for this project below if you would like to replicate the project. 

Here's a closer peek at the card from a different angle...

And just in case you missed it on Facebook...many of the design team have their very own pampered pooches...and Liz, our social media guru thought it would be fun to share them with you!

Let me introduce you to Thunder...our very own pampered pooch!

Thunder is our "farm" dog...he patrols the property and makes sure that all is right in our little part of the world!  He enjoys long walks without a leash (put one on and he sits right down and will not budge), exercising the cats (sometimes they walk nicely together...at other times he has them jogging), howling with the coyotes at night (until they get to close then he sends them on their way), and he absolutely loves gardening!  (That's right...he tramples down all of the stalks to reap the corn on the cob and eats it, he picks cucumbers and feasts on them all day long...oh and pumpkins, yum yum!)  Oh...and we cannot forget to mention that he is terrified of his namesake...you'll catch Thunder watching the skies for any hint of rain or lightning...and when the thunder rolls...so does Thunder...right onto our front deck trying to get the house door open to let someone know he would like to be let into the garage to wait out the storm!  Lastly, Thunder hates being photographed!  He can be sitting beautifully with the kids and I try to sneak out and take a picture and he's up and running as fast as he sees the camera...and when I do get to snap a pic of him...he firmly believes he must have his tongue sticking out...must be his version of a cheesy grin!  LOL  He's one of a kind...but we love him!

Well, that's it for me today!

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog to see the other stunning projects the rest of the design team have created for your inspiration and viewing pleasure!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions

Pampered Pooch Paper Collection, HCDP1-272
Pampered Pooch Pals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3759
Paw-fect Pooches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3760
You're Paw-fect Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3761
Pampered Pooch Pals Die, HCD1-7115
Paw-fect Pooches Die, HCD1-7116
Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3656
Delightful Daisy Die, HCD1-760
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cottage Ivy

Other Products Used:  BigShot Die Cutting Machine, white card stock, Spellbinders Scalloped Box Pop Up Card Die, VersaFine Black Ink, VersaFine Grey Ink, Memento Dandelion Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, paper trimmer, scissors, adhesive tape runner, Copic Ciao Markers - E00, E21, Y17, E37, E29, 100, R32, R29, G05, Stickles - Diamond, sponge dauber

Die cut all pieces from Spellbinders Box Card Die using manual die cutting machine and white card stock.  Assemble using a strong adhesive.  Ink all edges of the box card using a light brown ink. Cut a piece of white card stock to cover full back of card for personal message and to enable it to stand up securely.  Trim bottom panels for box card from striped patterned paper and adhere to three sides of bottom portion, leaving reinforced back as is.  Trim out two side panels using dog treat themed patterned paper and apply to opposite sides of card.  Trim out one side panel for front of card using dog paw print patterned paper, as well as one longer piece to mat back wall of inside card.  Trim a blue patterned paper with puppy face to mat onto front of card panel, and a longer piece of matting again with a puppy image for the inside panel of the back wall of card.  Stamp one puppy face, one shamed puppy image, and two large treats onto white card stock using black ink.  Color using markers and die cut using coordinating dies.  Stamp sentiments onto treats.  Shape all elements using your flower shaping tools and adhere to card as shown.  (To achieve layered look, attach strips of paper varying in length to images and adhere them to the various sections inside the card.)  Stamp two inkings of the daisies and one inking of leaves onto white card stock using grey ink.  Color using sponge dauber and yellow ink for flowers and a mix of green inks for leaves.  Cut using coordinating dies.  Layer some flowers as double blossoms and leave some as singles.  Adhere to box card to fill in empty areas.  Adhere leaves to floral cluster as shown.  Trim sentiment strip for front panel of card from paper collection and adhere to card front.  Apply Diamond Stickles to flower centers and petal tips as well as printed images on front of card and inside back panel.