Especially For You Accordian Card

Happy Wednesday!

I trust your day is going well, and I'm so glad that you've added a visit with me here to your list of things to do today!

I can't believe we're ready to start a New Year...time just really seems to fly these days!
I remember as a child, your birthday and Christmas especially,  always seemed to take forever to come.  Now it seems that I'm constantly getting ready for a birthday or the holiday season and thinking to myself "didn't we just celebrate this?"  LOL

And Wednesdays seem to come so quickly here on the blog as well!
I'm back again to share with you another project for Heartfelt Creations today!
Yay!
 I hope you get as excited as I do to see what the team has come up with for new inspirations!

This week I decided to create a "special fold" card...you know, something that is different than the regular rectangle or square fold...a creation that hopefully you feel packs a punch and leaves an impression!

This card is your regular A2 sized card when closed, however opens in an accordian style.
It is kept closed together with a decorative belly band.  

Here's a look at my project for the week...

...lets take a peek at the project closed first as your special someone would be receiving it...

 ...and a look at the card completely opened...

...and a peek at the combination of both pieces...

 Just a little something special for your someone special as they celebrate something special!

Now, be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog to oohhh and ahhh at all of the other design team members creations...each and every one of them are truly amazing!  It's so neat to see how each members style comes through in different ways when we're all using the same collections.  Each creation is as unique as the person doing the creating!  Just as God has created each of us to be a one of a kind and unique!

If you're looking for instructions and supplies on how this card has been made, I will direct you to the Heartfelt Creations blog today.  Were you aware that you can print out instructions for each of the projects?  There is a print button icon under each project just beside the Pinterest "Pin It" button!
How handy is that!

Thanks for the visit!
I'll see you next Wednesday again for sure!
Oh, and I want to wish each and every one of you a Happy New Year!
May God shower His richest blessings upon you!

Until next time...

This card has been entered in the following challenges...

Love and Cherish

Welcome back to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!

I'm so glad you're here!

I'm back showcasing the Romantique Garden Collection!

Before you know it, Christmas will be over and we'll be headed straight into Valentine's Day!

And, this collection is perfect to create a romantic card for the love in your life!

Aren't those love birds adorable?

And the die cut swirls in this gorgeous collection make the perfect heart frame!

I decided to keep this project more simple and make the stamped image the main focus on the card.  I popped up the die cuts with 3D pop up dots to give the card some dimension.  The die cut bleeding hearts have also been shaped and popped up with 3D dots as well.  The Viva Decor Stamp Paint was the perfect way to add a beautiful shine to this design. 

The simple sentiment of "Cherish" is enough to explain the feelings you have for the recipient of the card.  

I hope you've found some inspiration here today.

I encourage you to check the Heartfelt Creations blog to see the beautiful creations the rest of the design team have created!

 And just in case you're interested...here's the instructions on how to complete this card...

HCDP1249 Romantique Garden Paper Collection
HCPC3641 Heartthrob PreCut Set
HCPC3639 Love Bird Hangout PreCut Set
HCD755 Romantique Garden Die
048749 McGill Paper Shaping Tools and Piercing Mat
159223 McGill Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
119391036 Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint

Other Products Used:  scor tape, 4.25"x5.5" prefolded card base, Toffee Crunch Memento Ink, Victorian Velvet Distress Paint, Bundled Sage Distress Paint, Stampin Up Basic Black ink, Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils (bleeding hearts - 042, 039, 037) (small flowers - 015)(leaves (05, 08), paper blending stumps, blending solution, Stampin Up Stampamajig, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, 3D pop up dots

Begin by choosing a small decorative panel that is blank and ready to be stamped (from the paper collection),  along with the image pictured from the Love Bird Hangout PreCut Set.  Cut the panel down to size to fit the centre of the card.  Mask area that you do not want to have the stamp image applied to and stamp image in black ink.  Set aside to dry.  Continuing  with the stamping process, stamp two sets of the bleeding heart blossoms set in black ink as well.  Set aside to dry.   Select  a decorative base paper to cover the 4.25"x5.5" card front. Ink with Toffee Crunch ink.  Select a decorative paper to mat the image panel onto.  Apply a light coat of Bundled Sage distress paint by swiping the edges of the image panel.  Once dried, apply a light coat of the Victorian Velvet distress paint in the same manner as well as a quick inking of the Toffee Crunch Memento ink.  Repeat this same process on the image panel.  Going back to the paper pack, trim the sentiment strip to size that you wish to use on the side and bottom of the card.  Also trim out a decorative strip to adhere the sentiment strip onto.  Locate a word sentiment of your choice and using the same paper you will be matting the image onto cut a mat for the word sentiment.  Ink all of these elements with Toffee Crunch Memento ink.  Going back to your image, use Spectrum Noir colored pencils to color and then blend with blending solution. Color the bleeding heart blooms and die cut.  Shape flowers and add a thin coat of the Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint with your fingertip.   Assemble all of the card pieces.  Take a piece of light green patterned paper from the paper pack, die cut each of the flourishes in the Romantique Garden Die Set with your manual die cutting machine.  Apply a thin layer of the Bundled Sage distress paint and just a swipe of the Toffee Crunch ink on the edges.  Forming the die cuts in the shape of a heart, adhere to the card front with 3d pop up dots under each of the bleeding heart blooms.  Taking your shaped flowers, apply to the vine flourishes with 3D dots making them appear to be popping off of the vines.  Send to a friend or loved one to enjoy!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafty Creations Challenges..."To Die For"
Just Inspirational Challenges..."Anything with Wings"
A Little Bit Crafty..."Anything Goes but Christmas"
The Artistic Stamper..."Anything Goes"
Cards Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
Lia Stampz..."Add Sparkle or Metallic" (metallic 3D paint)

Sending You God's Beauty

Well, it's Wednesday and we're half way through another week!

Christmas is fast approaching...are you ready?

Maybe you have a scrapbook or card making fanatic in your life and you're still looking for that perfect gift?!?!

I know Heartfelt Creations can definitely help you out in that department!

Have you seen the gorgeous "Romantique Garden" Collection that debuted last week?

It's just in time for Valentine's Day and wedding season!

Nothing says "I Love You" or "Congratulations on Your Special Day" (wedding, anniversary) like a handmade card!  Or maybe you have a special romantic occasion that needs to be scrapbooked and given as a gift!

 But, this collection isn't just for romantic occasions as you'll see today!

Maybe you have someone who loves to create with gorgeous garden themed collections!

I'm back today to share with you another project created with this beautiful collection.

I decided to create a card...and it's not overly romantic because I wanted you to be able to see that this collection can be used for more than those "lovey" occasions.  

The card I created can be used for Encouragement, Just Because or Thinking of You!

Take a peek...

I loved this verse sentiment and thought it went so well with this collection.  What could show us God's beauty more than gorgeous flowers and a hummingbird?  For those of you who have followed me for sometime, you'll know that hummingbirds and gold finches are among my favorite birds.  

Everyone on the Heartfelt Creations design team has created a different take on this gorgeous collection.  Be sure to check out each and every one!

You are sure to leave inspired...and maybe even get some ideas from the online store for last minute Christmas gifts!

For instructions on creating this card, please see the HC blog.

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following creations...
A Little Bit Crafty..."Anything but Christmas"
Animal Friends Challenge..."Anything Goes with an Animal"
The Artistic Stamper..."Anything Goes"
Cards Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
One Crazy Stamper..."Anything Goes"
Sisters of Craft..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Sentiments Designs...."Anything Goes"
Loves Rubberstamps Challenges..."Anything Goes"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
Addicted to Stamps...."Lots of Layers"
Sentimental Sundays..."Lots for Layers"
Sister Act Card Challenge..."Anything Goes"

Heartfelt Creations "Romantique Garden" Release

Happy Friday!

And can you believe it's "Black Friday" already?

Time sure is flying!

For us here in Canada, this day is certainly not as crazy a day as for our US neighbours.  The idea is catching on here slowly it seems, and there are a few sales to be had... but nothing like the stories I hear about sales and crowds in the United States!

I have exciting news for you today though...Heartfelt Creations has decided to release a new collection today just in time for "Black Friday".

Here's a little info on the new collection...

Love is in full bloom with the Romantique Garden collection from Heartfelt Creations.  A romantic symphony composed in subtle shades of pink, fuchsia, green, cream and charcoal harmonizes beautifully with picturesque images of dainty hummingbirds, devoted love birds, graceful swans and delicate bleeding heart bushes.  Ornate ironwork backgrounds are in perfect harmony with layered elements of vintage sheet music, lace, flowing handwriting, scrollwork, florals, stripes and flourishes.  Six hand drawn stamp sets capture the idyllic beauty of a peaceful garden where swans glide across the surface of a glassy lake, nesting lovebirds are wreathed in flowers, and hummingbirds sip nectar from blossom laden branches of exquisite beauty.  The coordinating die cuts feature elegant swirled stems, a graduated set of bleeding heart blossoms and a majestic pair of swimming swans.  Dreamy and idyllic, uplifting and inspiring, romantic and moving as a masterfully scored concerto, this enchanting collection is a celebration of love and life amidst the extraordinary beauty of nature.

 Such a beautiful, romantic collection!

Have you ever heard the folklore story behind the bleeding heart?

It is a story of unrequited love!

It involves a prince who is head over heels in love with a princess who doesn't give him the time of day.  He tries to woo her and she is not interested.  Upon his last attempt to win her heart, she once again seems disinterested and he takes his life.  Low and behold the princess realizes that she really did love him and has made a mistake and she decrees her heart will bleed forever.  And, each piece of the bleeding heart flower ties into part of the story as you pull apart it's layers. You can read more about this bit of folklore here. 

When I saw this collection for the first time, I couldn't get over how romantic it was. 

I knew I wanted to create something that told the story of this beautiful flower.  When I came across the cutting file I've used at SnapDragon Snippets, I knew it would work perfectly!

What could be more romantic than a carriage ride through a wooded garden around a castle...and represent the folklore of the prince and princess more perfectly?

Let me show you...

and another view...

I thought this would make an awesome paper craft to accompany a gift for a bridal shower, wedding or special anniversary!

So, hurry on over to the Heartfelt Creations Online Store and pick up this collection before it's gone!  It's perfect for all those romantic occasions you need to create for!

And don't forget to pop by the Heartfelt Creations blog to see all of the other dreamy creations the rest of the very creative design team have created for your viewing pleasure...as well as the instructions for this creation!

Until next time...

This paper craft has been shared in the following challenges...
QKR Stampede..."Anything but a Card"
Stuck On U Sketches..."Into the Woods"
4 Crafty Chicks..."Die Cuts"
In the Pink..."Die Cuts and Punches"
MilkCoffee Challenges..."Lots of Embellishments"
Fab'n'Funky..."Die Cuts"
Crafty Sentiments Designs..."Use Die Cuts"
PDE Linky Party..."Anything but a Card"
Craft My Life All Crafts Challenge..."Anything but a Card"