It's Beach Time...

The temperatures have finally started warming up, the days are getting longer and I know pretty soon that hot summer sun will let us know it's beach time...and the one thing you can never forget at home is your

 jam packed full beach tote! 

Am I right?

It houses the towels, the sunscreen, the bug spray and of course if you have kids the ever important snacks, water supply and the masses of beach toys!

 We haven't had a trip to the beach lately as we've been experiencing days and days of rain here right now...but that didn't stop me from thinking about the beach when creating my newest creation for Heartfelt Creations featuring their spectacular Under the Sea Collection. 

I hadn't been sure about what type of altered art project I'd been wanting to create with this super fun collection until I spotted the designer paper that boasted nothing but the lovely hibiscus flowers.  

It reminded me of a beach tote!

So online I went and SVG Cuts did not let me down....I found a wonderful beach tote cutting file.

Here's how it turned out...

I just loved the tassel included in the cutting file...and there were other embellishments in the files to create some simple charm dangles...but I opted to use two of the tags from the paper collection instead.  I loved the look of the fish up there on the corner.  Of course if we're thinking tropical beach we need to include a hibiscus!  No other flower screams beach more!

Here's a closer look at the details...

Of course the pocket on the front of the tote gift bag just begged to have a note card added to it...so I obliged!  I made it super simple by creating just a smaller note card with some quick matting and a partial premade card panel that makes creating so fast and easy!  A fun sentiment stamped from the Under the Sea Collection stamped sideways and voila...it was done in just minutes!

Here's a closer peek...

I wanted to give you a quick visual of what the card will look like tucked into the pocket as well!

(Sorry, I know we're on the verge of calling this a picture heavy post!  LOL)

Well, I hope you feel like you've been able to soak up a little sun here today!

Remember to pop on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to take a look around at the other projects the rest of the design team have created for your viewing pleasure.  And, if you haven't already seen next months release "The Botanic Orchid", be sure to take a tour of the preview!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-266 Under the Sea Paper Collection
HCPC-3740 Heartfelt Wishes Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3736 Tropical Hibiscus Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-796 Tropical Hibiscus Die
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP400 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rose Bud
TSMP707 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
ANC852 Bright Ideas Prills
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles
273900 Zip Dry Paper Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine, SVG Cuts File - Luxury Handbags Beach Tote,  BigShot manual die cutting machine, VersaFine Black Ink, gold cord, scor tape, scissors, paper trimmer, 3"x 4.5" small blank white notecard  and matching envelope, Glitter Ritz Transparent Glitter, white tissue paper, eight blue brads, white card stock, sponge daubers, button

Watch this video https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=84Re1-gaq1o for shaping tips and techniques on the hibiscus flowers.

Choose the patterned papers you wish to use for the various pieces of the beach tote SVG files.  Cut with electronic die cutting machine and assemble according to instructions included with file.  Before adhering the front pocket to the tote, ink all edges with a light bown ink, then adhere as shown.  Locate the full page in the paper collection with the "Remembering Beautiful Moments with You" image along with the swirling hibiscus image on the top of the page.  Fussy cut sentiment image as well as image on upper corner, ink all edges on both pieces using a light brown colored ink.  Adhere to tote as shown.  Cut two small tags from the paper collection and adhere to handle along with tassel.  Using black ink and white card stock stamp one inking of the hibiscus flower.  Color, die cut, shape and assemble a double blossom using a large flower and a smaller flower.  Add prills to center and adhere to beach tote as shown.  Choose a small premade card panel, along with a paper to use as a mat and cut down to fit small sized note card.  Ink all edges with a light brown color, stamp sentiment onto card front using black ink, assemble and adhere to card base.  Add a touch of glitter to card front as well as tags on tote.  Adhere button to tote pocket. 

C'mon in to Mushroom Manor...

Welcome to new release day with Heartfelt Creations!

Allow us to introduce to you the "Winking Frog" Collection!

It's sooooo cute!

I really need to put you on high alert as I think this collection will sell out quickly!
Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations online store to snatch yours up early!

Anyhoo...here's a little more about the Winking Frogs...

Don your rubber boots, grab your field glasses and come along as we set out to explore picturesque marshes filled with dazzling water florals, glistening dragonflies, miniature forests of cattails and flourishing crops of toadstools! Walk softly and  be aware of your surroundings at all times as the delightful gems we seek are not always easily seen and blend in with their surroundings perfectly.  Pause and listen carefully as the only clues we have to follow, leading us to our destination are the soft and throaty croaks filling the cool evening air.  Follow the quick flickering of the lightning bugs as dusk begins to fall, being careful to not be seen in their shadows.  Now...grab your field glasses...we've discovered the habitat we've been so curious about! Through your field glasses you see them...you have a front row seat to witness their fun and frolic, entertaining antics and flirtatious ways, and can only hope to eventually be invited in to make their acquaintances and join in the laughter and merriment!  Come along side Heartfelt Creations as we discover and reveal the amusing and spirited "Winking Frog" Collection.  Vintage inspired illustrations will bring back memories of classic childhood story books, quick witted sentiments will add a touch of fun, and the serene and calming color palette of the collection is sure to speak to the heart of everyone who ventures here.  The invitation has been sent to join in on the high jinks, so now it's your turn to dive in...try your hand at creating beautiful water florals, hop from lily pad to lily pad on handsome decorative paper, play hide and seek with glorious die cuts and with the little polliwogs among the weeds and cattails....now aren't you glad you listened and wore your rubber boots!

The first thing I thought of when I saw this collection were old fashioned children's books, wedding announcements and a fun toadstool gift box!  It's the latter that I decided to go with to premiere this adorable collection!

Here's a peek...

I wanted this gift box to be something extra special....lots of sparkle, so it looked like something magical out of a fairy tale.  I actually envisioned this as a fun engagement ring presentation.  Imagine receiving your ring from your prince in this fairy tale container!  LOL  Those two wide eyed frogs in love sitting under their own toadstool being "croaked" to by the fiddle'n frog in the front yard of their mushroom manor!  LOL

Here's a closer look...

...and of course one has to include water lilies and lily pads to this swamp style creation...all with a visiting dragon fly...

...and as these close up photos show you, I was completely serious about having this gift box sparkle...

I do hope you've enjoyed my share today!
I hope you've been completely inspired to create a magical fairy tale creation yourself with the new Winking Frog Collection!  Wouldn't it be completely adorable paired up with the owls of Sugar Hollow?  LOL

The rest of the design team has come up with some magical creations of their own!  So be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog to continue your hunt for the Winking Frogs!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-264  Winking Frogs Paper Collection
HCPC-3725  Water Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3726  Fiddle'n Frog Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3730  Froggy Hangout Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-790  Water Lily Die
HCD1-792  Leaping Frogs Die
HCD1-779  Regal Borders and Pockets Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine, BigShot manual die cutting machine, SVG Cuts Cotton Tail Village file, decorative moss, Ranger Distress Markers - Peeled Paint, Forest Moss, Shabby Shutters, Bundled Sage, Pumice Stone, Mermaid Lagoon, Vintage Photo, Tea Dye, Wild Honey, and Spun Sugar, Crystal Stickles, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, VersaFine Black Ink,  Zip Dry Glue, scissors, paper trimmer, red card stock, pop dots, white card stock, teal card stock,  spray bottle, water

Choose the papers you wish to use for the various pieces of the toadstool gift box and cut using electronic die cutter and downloaded svg files.   Ink all edges of all pieces using a brown colored ink and assemble gift box according to instructions with cutting files.  Trim sentiment strip (shown on bottom of box) and mushroom decorative strip (shown on lid of box) from the paper collection, ink all edges and adhere to gift box.  Cut several decorative die cuts from the Regal Borders and Pockets Die using red cardstock and adhere to lid of gift box from the underside to create a decorative border.  Fussy cut the frog couple image from the paper pack, ink with brown ink and adhere to box using pop dots.  Stamp Fiddle'n Frog, dragon fly, water lilies and lily pads onto white card stock using black ink.  Color and cut using coordinating dies.  Using a small spritz of water and the deluxe flower shaping tools, shape one double lily and two lily pads.  Adhere to top of gift box.  Shape dragon fly gently and adhere to top of toadstool.  Adhere frog to side of gift box, as well as a small amount of decorative moss where desired. Cut out some dots for dimensional pieces on top of mushroom using electronic die cutting machine, files and teal card stock.  Adhere to mushroom top with pop dots.  Apply stickles everywhere on gift box to create a magical storybook inspired gift box.

Altered Paper Art featuring the Mabel's Diary Collection...

Wow!  A second post today...that never happens anymore!  LOL

I hope you don't mind!

I'm back to share with you another creation I made using the stunning Mabel's Diary Collection by Ephemera's Vintage Garden!  (This set is on sale for just a few more days, so don't let it slip through your fingers at the discounted pricing!)

I love to create 3D altered art projects using SVG files and my Silhouette Cameo.  I had purchased one awhile back that I had been wanting to play with and finally decided that I would create it using the papers from the Mabel's Diary Collection!  You may have seen a sneak peek of the pieces on Facebook or Instagram if you follow me a few weeks ago!  Well, it's been done and sitting here just waiting to be photographed...but as you know life sometimes gets in the way!  LOL

I decided to create the Dress Form by SVG Cuts! 

I just love their cutting files!

Here's how it came out...

I've used only paper printed from the Mabel's Diary Collection for this project, including the single rose on the shoulder.  I've stamped the rose image and die cut it using the Open Vintage Floret stamp and die by Heartfelt Creations.  

Here's a closer look...

I love how this project turned out, and I will be setting it up as decor in my craft room which was recently redone!

When working with the gorgeous printables by Ephemera's Vintage Garden, I encourage you to think outside the box and use the papers and little bits and bobs to create more than just a journal.  Remember that your scraps will make wonderful pieces to add to your premade planners, the print outs are wonderful for card sets, pocket letters and even stickers and stationery!  (If you haven't seen my previous posts featuring the stationery and stickers, please see here!  Also, I've created a vintage Valentine themed pocket letter using this collection that you can see here!)

The possibilities are endless!

I hope I've been of some inspiration today and that you will now have a multitude of crafty ideas swirling in your head for these printables!  I'd love to hear what you think of the projects, so please feel free to leave a comment!

Until next time...

Party Table Setting Ideas...

Hello!  

It's mid week, and I hope that this week has been treating you well!

I'm back to share with you another creation I've made using the Heartfelt Creations "Italiana Riviera" Collection!

I hope you've been able to pop by the Heartfelt Creations store and take a full peek at this wonderful collection!  The beautiful images, gorgeous colors and wonderful patterned papers make you feel that you are on a mini vacation without even leaving your craft room!

I don't know if you came for a visit here last week, and if you missed my wine bottle project, you can still see it here.  After I completed the bottle, I decided that a whole romantic style table setting would be fun to create...a romantic candle holder and a place card came to mind and I set to work!

Here's how the ideas rolling around in my head turned out...

I've used several of the stamp sets and dies from this collection, as well as the Vintage Floret stamps and dies.  

How about a closer look at the candle holder itself...

...and how about a closer look at the grapes clusters and vines...

Here's a closer look at the flower cluster...

...and last but not least a better view of the place card...

I love how this simple dollar store place card turned out!

I think these would be great for a dinner party or vineyard themed wedding!

All of the instructions for these pieces can be found on the bottom of this blog post as well as on the Heartfelt Creations blog where you can print off the full instructions to recreate these pieces yourself!

You will find some of the most glorious and creative cards, layouts and altered art pieces on the HC blog, so don't forget to stop there for a visit for a fresh dose of inspiration!

Well, thanks for stopping by today!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-259  Italiana Riviera Paper Collection
 HCPC-3696  Italiana Grapevines Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3697  Italiana Grape Clusters Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-772  Italiana Grapevines Die
HCD1-773  Italiana Grape Clusters Die
HCPC-3502  Mini Vintage Floret Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3500  Open Vintage Floret Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-727  Vintage Floret Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit
TSMP708  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove
TSMP707  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP704  Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
TSMP507  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Elderberry
 241159  Dove Blender Kit
 SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
159723  Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854  Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine, Silhouette Design Store Design ID #96925, BigShot manual die cutting machine, gold card stock, white card stock, premade place card, loose glitter, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Grape Jelly, VersaFine Black ink, scissors,  flameless candle, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, water, mist bottle, 3D pop dots

 For full instructions on how to shape the Vintage Floret roses, please see video here.

Cut candle holder pieces from gold card stock using your electronic die cutting machine and assemble according to directions with cutting file.  Once assembly is complete and the glue has dried, ink all edges of the candle holder with a brown colored ink.  Stamp several inkings of the  grapes and vines from the Italiana Grapevines Cling Stamp Set as well from the Italiana Grape Clusters Cling Stamp Set onto white card stock using black ink.   Color using inks and Dove Blender Pen, and die cut using coordinating dies and manual die cutting machine. Apply a dark green color to all edges of all leaves.  Shape leaves and grape clusters using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit, along with a spritz of water.   Begin vining the grapes and vines, adhering from the bottom to the top of the candle holder.  Stamp the Open Vintage Floret Cling Stamp Set as well as the matching flower images from the Mini Vintage Floret Cling Stamp Set several times onto purple patterned paper from the paper collection using black ink.  Die cut using the coordinating dies, and add some dark purple ink to the tips of each of the flower pieces.  Shape roses using a spritz of water and the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit. Create one large rose, one smaller and one rose bud. Adhere to base of candle holder as shown.  Apply a small amount of Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear to each flower petal, and sprinkle with a diamond colored loose glitter.  Allow to dry.  Place flameless candle on top of holder.

Using a premade place card purchased from the dollar store, die cut a decorative vine accent piece using white card stock.  Using the coordinating background die, cut one cut out of gold card stock.  Trim both to the size of the place card, adhere together and then adhere to the front of the card.  Trim a sentiment strip from the paper collection to marry the decorative die cuts to the place card hiding the seam.  Stamp some grapes and vines along with one wine glass and wine bottle image. Color using Dove Blender Pen and die cut using coordinating dies.  Add a touch of dark green ink around all edges of all the leaves.  Shape vines and grapes using a spritz of water and the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit.  Adhere to top of place card as shown.  Using 3D pop dots, adhere wine bottle and wine glass to bottom corner of card. 

Let's Go On A Mini Vacation...

Hello and Welcome Everyone!

I'm back today with another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday...and it's a special one as it's new release day!  This month we are featuring the Italiana Riviera Collection!

It's time to slow down the daily pace, take a deep breath and embrace life with the new Heartfelt Creations Italiana Riviera Collection.  We invite you to stroll down the Italian coastline taking in the spectacular seaside views, open markets, and amazing architecture while allowing yourself to relax and get lost in an easy going way of life.  Feel the gentle breeze, breathe in the aromas of salty mist and mouthwatering eats as you pass by a harbour lined with delightful cafes and quaint little shops calling out to you to pause for a visit. Step through towering stone gates to meander through perfectly manicured vineyards boasting rows and rows of coiling vines filled with dense foliage and  plump clusters of exquisitely purple hued grapes.  Then as the sun sets, continue to take in the old world charm and beauty of the area as you relax in your villa, enjoying a glass of fine wine aged to perfection while jotting down all of the days wonderful adventures on an old fashioned postcard, pausing occasionally only to peer out the old stone window that reveals the most surreal view of lush gardens, stately mountains, beautiful flowers and that perfectly manicured vineyard.  At Heartfelt Creations we dismiss the misconceived notion that you are required to leave your craft room to experience the finer things in life...so come along with us as we invite you to explore the charm and elegance of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

Now I've never been to Italy, however I have been to several vineyards and wineries here in Canada while in the Niagra Fall and Niagra on the Lake region.  The rows and rows of grapes hanging beautifully clustered among the lush green foliage was absolutely stunning, and this new stamp, paper and die collection has really been able to bring back those fun memories for me.  The wine tasting, the lovely lunch that was served on our tour...and the small step stool that appeared for people to load the tour van midway through the tour! Some of the tourists really really enjoyed their wine!  LOL

Well, when I first saw this newest release, the first thing that popped into my mind was to create a wine bottle.  I knew that I had such a cutting file that I had purchased from SVG Cuts.  So I got busy cutting, gluing and here's the finished product...

This wine bottle is actually a lantern in which you can use a flame less tea light.  It can also double as a unique gift package.  I decided to create a matching tag which is so quick and easy to do with the tag images and dies from Heartfelt Creations.

Here's a look at the bottle and how it opens...

...and lastly a closer look at the details on the tag...

Well, that's all for me today!
You can find all of the instructions listed below should you be interested in making such a creation yourself.  However, don't let your mini vacation stop here...you must journey on to the Heartfelt Creations blog where you will be treated to many more beautiful sites of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-259 Italiana Riviera Paper Collection
HCD1-745  Luggage and Tag Die Set
241159  Dove Blender Kit
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine, SVG Cuts New Years Eve SVG Kit, BigShot die cutting machine, gold tissue paper, gold cording, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, scor tape, scissors, paper trimmer, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils - 061, 058, 057, 060, 080, 081, 3D pop dots, vellum, VersaFine black ink,  white card stock

Select the papers you wish to use to create the wine bottle from the Italiana Riviera collection.  Using your electronic die cutting machine, cut all pieces.  Also cut your vellum at this time.  Assemble the wine bottle following the instructions on the SVG Cuts instructional video.  Once assembled, ink all edges of your project with a light brown colored ink.  Select the decorative strips from the paper collection that you wish to use along the bottom, mid section and top areas.  Ink all edges with brown ink and adhere bottom and mid section strips using scor tape as shown.  Adhere gold colored tissue paper to the top of the wine bottle.  Adhere decorative strip at bottom of tissue paper as shown.  Next, die cut a premade tag from within the paper collection.  Stamp one wine bottle and one wine glass using black colored ink and white card stock.  Color using blendable pencils and blending solution and then die cut using the coordinating die.  Die cut a sentiment tag using the coordinating die and apply to tag using 3D pop dots.  Position wine glass and bottle slightly off to the side and apply using 3D pop dots.  Next stamp one inking of the double grape clusters onto white card stock.  Color using blendable pencils and blender pen.  Die cut using the matching dies and shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit.  Adhere to tag as shown.  Add tea light to inside of lantern, or fill with treats and use as a gift box.   

A Lifetime of Memories...

Happy Wednesday!

I'm back today with another Heartfelt Creations project featuring the beautiful Enchanted Mum Collection!

I was walking through our local dollar store one day and came across a plain wooden frame that I knew would be perfect for altering...and I decided that the Enchanted Mum Collection was the perfect collection to use for this project.  

Here's how the frame turned out...

When I saw the "Memories for a Lifetime" sentiment strip in the paper collection, I knew that I needed to feature that on the frame.  After all, isn't that the reason we frame our important pictures...to remember the people, the moment, the feeling, etc.  

The mums are so much fun to create!  As you can see I've created each one just a slightly bit different to add to the interest of the piece.  I love the flower buds that have been tucked into the top of the bottom floral cluster!

Here's a closer look at some of the flowers...

...and another...

Are the pinks and purples in this collection not stunning!!!

And the adorable dragonflies are just the icing on the cake!

I really do hope you've found some inspiration here today!

I do think this would make a wonderful birthday gift for someone special...especially with a photo of you and that special person together!  Remember that even something from the dollar store can take on new life and become a wonderful piece once you've given it the Heartfelt touch!

The Heartfelt Creations blog is also full of beautiful inspiration today!  Be sure to stop by for a visit and leave the designers some love!  Everyone works so hard to bring you something fantastic each week!

I've included written instructions for this project below, and it's really easier than you may think...so feel free to give this a try yourself!  I'd love to see your finished creation!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions

HCDP1-258  Enchanted Mum Paper Collection
HCPC-3692  Enchanted Mum Bouquet Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3693  Enchanted Dragonflies Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3691  Enchanted Mum Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-768  Enchanted Mum Die
HCD1-769  Enchanted Mum Bouquet Die
HCD1-770  Enchanted Dragonflies Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
TSMP400  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rose Bud
TSMP802  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Peanut Brittle
TSMP708  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove
TSMP707  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP701  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cottage Ivy
TSMP507  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Elderberry
TSMP602  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal
ANC850  Spring Bling Prills
159723  Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854  Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute

Other Products Used:  Dollar Store wooden frame, BigShot die cutting machine, Elmer's Spray Adhesive,  white card stock, rhinestone strips, Stampin Up Powder - Iridescent Ice, nail file for sanding, pencil, scissors, paper trimmer, sponge daubers, water, mist bottle, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Angel Pink, Pear Tart & Sweet Plum, Zig Glue Pen, Glitter Ritz, Stampin Up Positively Pink ink

Watch this video to learn how to shape the Enchanted Mum flowers

Locate the paper for the frame background within the paper collection.  Trace the frame shape with a pencil so that the decorative florals move up the side of the frame and the pillar lays across the bottom. Leave a slight border of flowers to fussy cut around the area where you will be cutting out the centre portion of the frame, allowing them to stick out into the centre of the framed image.  Cut out traced image and fussy cut images near centre. Using a spray adhesive apply to frame. Locate sentiment strip in paper collection and adhere to frame.  Fussy cut a small group of flowers from the same paper you've used for the frame background to adhere to upper corner where flower arrangement will be placed. Adhere to frame.  Using a cheap dollar store nail file, smooth all edges of the paper around the outside and inner portion of the frame. Using a fine glue pen, adhere small amounts of Glitter Ritz to each of the flowers on the frame. Moving along to creating the dimensional mums, use a dark pink ink, stamp several inkings of the Enchanted Mum Cling Stamp Set onto white card stock.  Using a sponge dauber, apply a lighter pink color to the petals of each flower.  Cut using the coordinating die, and then ink the backside of the flowers using the same lighter pink color.  Using a small spritz of water and the deluxe flower shaping tools shape two flowers and one flower bud.  Repeat the same directions using a purple color scheme. Adhere prills to flower centres that are open. Stamp and die cut several of the mum image with leaves from the Enchanted Mum Bouquet Cling Stamp Set in a dark green ink onto white card stock.  Trim off the leaves and ink them with sponge daubers and several green colored inks. Using a spritz of water and flower shaping tools, shape leaves.  Arrange flowers, buds and leaf clusters as shown and adhere to frame.  Adhere rhinestone strips.  Stamp dragonfly images from Enchanted Dragonflies Cling Stamp Set in a purple ink and cut with coordinating die.  Color using a light purple, and light orange ink.  Shape and adhere to frame. Cut a piece of patterned paper as an insert for where your photo will be displayed and add to frame. For the finishing touch, using a fine tip glue pen, apply random spots of glue to the petals on each flower, sprinkling a fine iridescent glitter on each petal as you go. 


This project has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Cardmakers..."Floral Embellishments"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Bright and Colorful"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."Anything Goes with Patterned Paper"
Crafty Time..."Anything but a Card"

More Packaging Ideas with the Farmers Market Collection...

Hello and Welcome!

I'm sure by now you've seen the wonderful packaging that I've been able to create with the Heartfelt Creations "Farmers Market" Collection.  (..and if you haven't you can see them here as well as here.)

Well, I'm back this week with two more unique and inspiring ideas for you!

Nothing says Farmers Market more than bushel barrels and clear jugs and jars!  

That's where my creativity took me for this weeks posting...

Let's take a look...

Both of these packaging ideas were very quick and simple to complete!

For the barrel basket, I've done quite a bit of fussy cutting from the paper pack.  

The jar image on the oil jar has been stamped from one of the many beautiful stamps within this remarkable collection.  

Here's a close up of each of these items...

...and of the bushel barrel...

In many parts of the world, summer is winding down as well as the local Farmers Markets.  Wouldn't this just be an adorable idea to give to your favorite vendor who always has that special product waiting for you week after week!  Slip some seeds into the basket for the next upcoming growing season, and how about some pretty wildflowers neatly arranged in the oil jar for a beautiful display!  The ideas are limitless!

Well, that's all for me today!

Do be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog to see the fantastic creations the rest of the design team have come up with for your enjoyment this week!  And...I'm pretty sure there may be a sneak peek of the new September collection waiting for you there as well...maybe...

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-257  Farmers Market Paper Collection
HCPC-3687  Jug of Herbs Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3626  Classic Sunflower Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-753  Classic Sunflower Die
HCDP1-247  Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine, BigShot manual die cutting machine, Silhouette Design Store Design ID #41389 & Design ID #33329, scissors, paper trimmer, lace trim, raffia ribbon, VersaFine Black Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone ink, Spectrum Noir Blending Pencils 084, 086, 107, 103, 062, 065, 031, 046, 108, 117, 120, Spectrum Noir Blending Stumps & Blending Solution, brown and gold seed beads, Yellow Stickles, 3D pop dots, scor tape, water, mist bottle, kraft card stock, hot glue gun

Oil Jar Instructions:  Using the designer paper from the Farmers Market collection as shown , cut the jar base design using your electronic die cutting machine.  Assemble using a strong adhesive.  Once assembled, ink all edges using a brown colored ink.  Locate label image, fussy cut and ink all edges with a light brown ink.  Adhere to bottle.  Locate decorative strips, ink all edges with brown colored ink and adhere around body of bottle using a strong adhesive.  Stamp image using black colored ink and proceed to color using blendable pencils.  Fussy cut and adhere to bottle.  Stamp an inking of the Classic Sunflowers cling stamp onto a yellow patterned paper from the Classic Sunflowers Paper Collection with black ink.  Die cut using the coordinating Classic Sunflower Die.   Shape three small double flowers using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit along with a spritz of water.  Add seed beads to each flower centre and adhere to bottle as shown. Apply Stickles to each flower.  Lastly, tie some raffia ribbon around the neck of the bottle.

Bushel Barrel Instructions:  Begin by cutting the barrel shape using your electronic die cutting machine using kraft card stock.  Assemble and ink all edges using a light brown colored ink.  Locate the blue design strip in the Farmers Market Paper Collection, cut, ink all edges with brown ink and adhere around barrel using a good adhesive.  Next adhere lace trim to top of barrel using a hot glue gun.  Fussy cut  the vegetable image from the Farmers Market Paper Collection and attach to barrel using 3D pop dots.  Locate the sentiment image from in the paper collection and fussy cut as well.  Once again, using 3D pop dots attach sentiment image over vegetable image.  Stamp the Classic Sunflower cling stamp image onto the same yellow patterned paper you used for the sunflowers on the oil jar. Die cut flowers using the coordinating Classic Sunflower die.   Shape one large double sunflower and two single sunflowers using a spritz of water and your deluxe flower shaping tool kit.  Apply seed beads to centres of each flower.  Adhere flowers to barrel as shown.  Lastly, apply Stickles to each flower.   You now have two adorable gift packaging ideas ready for your next celebration!

Let's Visit the Farmers Market...

Hello everyone!

Welcome!

As I sit here and schedule this post, I look at the calendar and cannot believe that August is passing as quickly as it is.  We have a trip scheduled to Washington DC this month for the annual SnapOn Convention/Buying Show and I'm excited to go as we've never been to Washington, however that means when we return that school is starting just around the corner and regular routine will once again be slowly setting in!

Speaking of trips...

I'd like to take you on a little trip...actually the new release being revealed today at Heartfelt Creations has inspired me to plan this little trip for you!

For those of you who haven't seen the new collection previews...its a gorgeous collection called "Farmers Market"...and this collection just makes me giddy!  I love all of Heartfelt's Collections, but this one speaks to my soul!

  Are you ready to head to the farmers market with me?  

Let's go!

Now, one of my favorite things to look at when browsing the market is the rows and rows of canning and preserves.  That is what has inspired today's project that I will be sharing with you!

Mason jars are all the rage right now and I thought I would incorporate this into my design as well.

Are you ready?

I cannot tell you how giddy I was to discover these SVG cutting files...I knew they would be perfect for this fantastic collection.  

All of the pieces with the exception of the crate have been created with designer paper within the new release paper collection.  I love love love the colors and patterns in this gorgeous paper!

The "Home Grown with Love" has been cut from one of the papers in the paper collection as well.

And who could resist that stamped image of the apples!  Gorgeous!

Of course I had to add some of the die cut vines included with this collection and a few small white "apple blossoms".  

The apple image has been colored with my Spectrum Noir blendable pencils...and I love how the colors blended together to give those apples a realistic look.  

Here's a closer peek at the crate...

...and how about these adorable preserves...

These lovely mason jars are actually gift boxes and would be perfect for holding small gifty items such as a lip balm, nail polish, chocolates, etc.  for that special someone...and they are perfect for presenting in the adorable crate.  Not only will your recipient be left with a few small surprises, but they will have a cute little display leftover with the altered art set!
(For full instructions on how to create this set, please see the end of this blog post.)

I hope you've enjoyed our trip to the Farmers Market today!
Should you still find yourself with some time and wanting to continue to stroll, please be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog for more wonderful Farmers Market inspiration!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions 
 HCDP1-257  Farmers Market Designer Paper Collection
HCPC 3690  Apple Harvest Cling Stamp
HCPC 3685  Jars and Vines Cling Stamp Set
HCPC 3689  Berries and Peaches Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-767  Jars and Vine Dies
HCPC-3644  Birds and Blooms Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-757  Leafy Branch Die
HCD1-745  Luggage and Tags Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit
SMP001  Rubber Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine, Silhouette cutting mat,  Silhouette Design Store File Design ID #66549 - 3D Wooden Crate Box, Design ID #81153 - Mason Jar Box, BigShot Manual Die Cutting Machine, two doilies, scissors, paper trimmer, raffia ribbon, lace ribbon, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, VersaFine Black Ink, Spellbinders Labels 20, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils 007, 084, 085, 086, 107, 024, 025, 026, 093, 094, 095, 097, 103, 031, 041, 042, 046, 047, 053, 058, 108. 120, Spectrum Noir blending stump and blending solution, white embossing powder, heat tool, white card stock, kraft card stock, dried moss

For full instructions on how to shape the blossoms from the  Birds and Blooms Collection used on this creation, please see video tutorial here (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JFrj2XialLs)

Crate Instructions:  Begin by cutting out the crate file with your electronic die cutting machine and kraft colored card stock.  Assemble pieces as per instructions.  Before assembling the crate itself, ink all edges of all the pieces with a brown colored ink.  Begin assembly piece by piece, allowing drying time between each new piece added. Locate the 12" x 12" designer paper within the collection that has the pictured sentiment.  Cut down the sentiment to apply to the bottom of the crate as shown.   From the same designer sheet, cut three more side panels the same length you have cut your sentiment and apply one to the remaining piece on the front, and the others to the back of the crate.  Adhere  a doily hanging over the side of the crate as shown on both the front and back sides.  Fill the crate with moss.  Stamp one inking of the apple image as well as several images of the vines from the collection using a black ink.  Color using blendable pencils and blending solution.  Fussy cut apple image, and die cut vines using the coordinating die.  Adhere die cut images to crate.  Stamp one inking of the flowers from the Birds and Blooms Cling Stamp Set and add white embossing powder while ink is still wet.  Set embossing powder with heat tool and proceed to die cut and shape flowers using the coordinating die and deluxe flower shaping tool kit.  Adhere blossoms to images as desired.

Mason Jar Instructions:  Begin by cutting out the mason jar files with your electronic die cutting machine and your choice of papers from the Farmers Market Designer Paper Collection.  You will cut the same file twice, only for the second jar you will decrease the size of your file slightly so it will be somewhat smaller.  Glue and assemble all pieces. Once dry,  ink all edges of the 3D jars with a brown colored ink.  Adhere a piece of white lace ribbon to the top of the largest mason jar, ensuring that the lid is still able to close snuggly over top or it.  Using you manual die cutting machine, cut a smaller die cut from the Spellbinders Labels set.   Stamp the small raspberry image onto the label die cut as well as the sentiment.  Color berry image and adhere to jar.  Choose a tag from within the paper collection and die cut using coordinating die.  Loop through raffia and tie onto smaller jar.  Add raffia ribbon to larger jar as well.  You now have a perfect gift box set ready to fill and bless that special someone who loves to garden, do home canning or sells at the local Farmers Market!

Bloom Where You're Planted...

Welcome!

So glad you can stop in for a visit today!
It's Wednesday, which means it's time to enjoy a project featuring Heartfelt Creations and their newly released "Blazing Poppy" Collection.

This week I'm going to treat you to a little country theme...you know... a little burlap, some denim and how about some crackled poppies...

...and here's the "Bloom Where You're Planted" canvas...

When I came across the denim canvases at Michaels I knew that I needed to use one for this collection...and it was such a great buy at 50% off!  I so regret not having purchased more than one.

...and here's a closer peek at those beautiful poppies...

I've used several techniques to achieve the look of these finished poppies.

They have been stamped in a black ink and colored with finger daubers and several colors of Distress inks....
They have then been painted with crackle medium, and once dry have had a brushing of Pumice Stone distress stain to make the cracks appear a little more... and the finishing touch are the multi colored seed beads from the dollar store...

I loved this sentiment when I can across in in the Silhouette Design Store!

Such a great message!

To achieve the cracked look on the letters and banner in the sentiment, I've used Crackle Accents.
 For full instructions on the steps to completing this canvas, please see the end of this blog post.  

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog as well as there are many more fabulous creations that the design team have created for your inspiration!

Until next time...


Project Supplies & Instructions
HCDP1-255  Blazing Poppy Paper Collection
HCPC-3678  Blazing Poppy Fillers Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3675  Poppy Border and Corner Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3674  Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3656  Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760  Delightful Daisy Die
HCD1-764  Blazing Poppy Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
TSMP707  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP704  Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
273900  Zip Dry Glue


Other Products Used:  denim canvas, electronic die cutting machine, Silhouette Design Store Design ID #56870, BigShot manual die cutting machine, VersaColor Pine Cone ink, VersaFine Black ink, Finnabair Texture Paste - Crackled Platinum, Rangers Crackle Accents, assorted fabric washi tapes, burlap ribbon, burlap accents, green ribbon, 2 vintage style buttons, My Hueys Spray - Manila, Tim Holtz Distress Tool, blue card stock, green card stock,  glue gun, scissors, scor tape, Elmer's Spray Adhesive, Tim Holtz Distress Crackle Paint - Clear Rock Candy, Tim Holtz Burlap Stencil, craft spatula, Ranger Distress Ink Tool, 3D pop dots, finger sponge daubers, water, mist bottle, paint brush, Diamond Stickles, Stampin Up Basic Black ink, Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Festive Berries & Worn Lipstick, Tim Holtz Distress Stain - Pumice Stone, dollar store seed beads

Begin by locating the two 12"x12" papers from the paper collection shown.  Starting with the main front paper, stamp the corner poppy image in the top corner opposite the pre printed image in a green colored ink.  Using the small poppy stamp in the Poppy Filler Cling Stamp Set, stamp several around the outer edges where you would like to add some interest...ink lightly as you do not want a heavy image but rather want it to appear being printed lightly on the paper.  Remove cap from your Mr. Huey's spray mist and allow droplets to fall over the page where they land.  Using your crackle texture paste and burlap stencil, apply where you would like to have some dimension on the piece.  While texture paste is drying, cut sentiment with your electronic die cutting machine.  Moving along to the second 12"x12" page you've selected, rough up all edges using a distress tool allowing some areas to rip.  Once happy with edges, begin inking with a brown colored ink and the ink distress tool  to achieve an aged look.  Repeat for the other page as well.  Centre the background page on the canvas and adhere using a spray adhesive.  Adhere the burlap strip ribbon to the background page as shown using spray adhesive.  Mount the second page to the background paper at a slight angle.  Once again with spray adhesive, adhere sentiment to canvas.  Locate the matching paper in the paper collection to that of the front 12"x12" page.  Fussy cut pocket and appy to canvas over pre printed image using 3D pop dots.  Fussy cut several poppy and leaf images from the page you've just cut the second pocket image from.  Using pop dots apply to canvas so they appear to be growing out of the pocket.  Using black ink, stamp several of the Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set as well as the leaves from the Delightful Daisy Cling Stamp Set.  Using several shades of red, ink the poppies using a finger dauber.  Ink a slight amount of black ink on each centre.  Use a small spray of water and your flower shaping tool kit to shape each flower and assemble.  Once you have assembled all of the flowers you wish to use, paint each flower with the clear Distress Crackle Paint and allow to dry. Once dry, paint with a thin coat of Pumice Stone distress stain and adhere seed beads to each centre.   Ink leaves using a light green ink for the centres, and then a darker green ink around the edges.  Once again using a small spritz of water and your shaping tools, shape leaves.  Using a spray adhesive apply a small burlap ribbon strip to the bottom corner of the canvas under the pre printed image.  Arrange your flowers and leaves on the canvas, and once happy with the arrangement adhere to canvas.  Cut a few very thin strips of green card stock and curl using a scissor and add among flowers to appear as decorative grass.  Add some fabric washi tape as shown.  Create a loopy burlap bow as well as a small loopy green bow and tie together.  Adhere to the top corner of the canvas using a glue gun.  Also adhere a vintage button to the centre of the bow as well as the pocket. Fussy cut a butterfly from the paper collection and bend slightly in the centre.  Adhere to canvas and with finger tip add some stickles.  Lastly, cover your sentiment with clear Crackle Accents and allow to dry.   You now have a pretty country style canvas to give to a special someone or to hang in your own porch or sunroom!  Enjoy!

This project has been shared in the following challenges...
Inky Impressions..."Summertime"
Whimsy Stamps..."Use Ribbon, Lace or Twine"
Crafting By Designs..."Summertime Fun"
Crafty Sentiments Designs..."Anything Goes"
Crafting Musketeers..."Shades of Summer"
Live & Love Crafts..."In the Garden"

Heartfelt Creations "Blazing Poppy" Collection Release

Hello!

It's an exciting Wednesday today as it's new release day over at Heartfelt Creations!

Don't you just look forward to new release time?  I know I sure do...it's thrilling to see what the talented artists dream up!  You can always count on it being amazing!

Today's new release is the "Blazing Poppies" collection.

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

Has the humdrum of the daily grind sapped your energy and stunted your creative mojo?  Rejuvenate your creativity with the saturated colors and resplendent artwork of the Blazing Poppies Collection of stamps, dies and designer papers from Heartfelt Creations.  Escape to verdant fields where dancing poppies sway like ballerinas wearing dramatic hues of blush, coral, peach, scarlet and ebony.  Let this glorious canvas of flowing script, heirloom lace, ornate flourishes, flower laden arbors, bold stripes and soft neutral backgrounds enliven your senses and awaken your inner Van Gogh.  The Blazing Poppy stamp and die allows you to fashion bold, life-like poppies in every size and color.  You'll design museum worthy backgrounds, card focals, layouts and home décor with the sumptuous stamps and paper collection.  Create your own masterpiece, and spark your imagination with the amazing artistry and uncommon brilliance of Blazing Poppies.

To me the poppy is such a simple but elegant flower.  I wanted to make something to reflect this and came across another SVG cutting file I just couldn't pass up!

How about a beautiful violin gift box with some beautiful poppies adorning it....

I chose to do a copper, cream and black color scheme for the gift box as I just loved the softness of the light colored paper in the collection and felt that copper would be the perfect color to lend some elegance to the creation. A few stampings of the beautiful poppy stamp sets in a similar color tone were perfect to draw attention to the side of the violin that would not be holding any flowers. 

The poppies have been created using the same colored paper from the collection and heat embossed with copper embossing powder. 

Here's a closer peek at the poppies...

I found some metal bees in my stash that I had purchased at Walmart some time ago and decided to give them a touch of copper as well using Ferros paint.  I love how they turned out!
A few sequins in the same copper colored tone family and an elegant black bow were the perfect finishing touches to the box.  
(You can find more detailed instructions at the end of this blog post.)

I'd love to know what you think about this project!
Please don't be shy and feel free to leave me a comment!

I hope you've found some inspiration here today.  There are many more beautiful projects over on the Heartfelt Creations blog...so be sure to stop by and check out the wonderful designs the other design team members have dreamed up to inspire you!  While you're there maybe pop by the online store and pick up that "I Want it All Kit"...you know they've all been selling out early and you won't want to miss this one!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions
                      Blazing Poppy Paper Collection
HCPC3677  Blazing Poppy Stems Cling Stamp Set
HCPC3674  Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-764  Blazing Poppy Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP804  Memento Dye Ink - Desert Sand
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  copper crafting wire, Ferros Metallic Paint - Copper,  sequins, brads, black ribbon, copper embossing powder, metal bee embellishments, scor tape, BigShot die cutting machine, heat tool, SVG cut file, Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine,  VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, hot glue gun, VersaFine Black ink, water mister bottle, water

Begin by choosing the color scheme from the paper collection that you wish to use.  Load your cut file and using your electronic die cutting machine, cut pieces in the color you wish to create them in.  Locate your top piece to the violin and stamp both of the images in the Blazing Poppy Cling Stamp Set along one side of the violin in a color just slightly darker than that of the paper.  Ink all pieces of the violin using a brown colored ink.  Choose the sentiment strip from the paper collection that you wish to use along the top of the lid.  Cut both of the matching sentiment strips as you will need two to go around the box.  Ink both using a brown colored ink.  Assemble the gift box as per instructions provided with the SVG cutting file.  Adhere sentiment strips all the way around the top lid.  Measure out wire for strings and using a hot glue gun adhere them to the violin.  Leave a little excess wire over the neck end so you are able to put curls into the strings when finished drying in place.  Wrap a large section of wire around the glued area on the neck of the instrument to hide your mechanics.  Next adhere the three brads to the bottom of the box.  I've snipped the back prongs off of the brads and just adhered them with a glue gun.  Do the same for the brads on the top of the neck of the violin.  Next stamp several stampings of the Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set.  Apply copper embossing powder and heat emboss using a heat tool.  Die cut using coordinating die.  Using your flower shaping tools and a spritz of water, shape flowers. Arrange flowers along the opposite side of the stamped images and a few on the neck of the violin.  Create you bow and adhere to box.  Next adhere flowers after you are happy with the arrangement.  Adhere a few sequins where desired.  Lastly, cover metal bees using Ferros metal paint.  Allow to dry and add to flower clusters where desired.  You are now ready to gift a special music lover a beautiful gift box with the contents of your choice.