Happy Birthday Heartfelt Creations...

Note: This draw has officially closed! 
Thanks so much for celebrating with us!

Congratulations Debra Lovell....you are the lucky winner of the Flower Essentials Tool Kit!
Please email your details to socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us to claim your prize!

Hello!  Hello!  Hello!

Are you as excited as I am!

It's Heartfelt Creations 20th Birthday and I'm over the moon that you're here to celebrate this very special company with me!

Have you ever read the story of how Heartfelt Creations began?

It's such an awesome story of having a dream and working hard to make it happen!

If you've never read the about this company's humble beginnings, you can find all the details here.

Speaking of dreams, designing cards and altered art pieces for Heartfelt Creations was a dream of mine ever since I found the company and fell in love with it!  I've been so happy to have been able to have that dream come true!  The dream didn't stop there though, I have been blessed to be able to write the descriptions for all of the beautiful products that come out monthly.  Such exquisite collections with stunning artistry makes this more fun than work!

My hope is always that these words paint a picture for you of each collection encouraging you to fall in love with each and every one of them!

To honor this very special company we are playing musical blogs for the next week!

I hope you're ready to have some fun!

Each of the blogs included in this musical blog hop are offering a different prize to one lucky winner each day of this exciting event!

All you have to do is leave a comment on the "blog of the day" when the music stops on that blog to be eligible for the prize being offered that day!

The day that the music "stops" on my blog, this is the prize one lucky participant will win!

The Flower Shaping Essentials Kit is the perfect starter kit if you're just starting out in your flower shaping adventure!  It comes with all of the basics necessary to start your flower shaping fun!
Our lucky winner will be announced the next day in the event, so please be sure to check back!

Continuing on with the celebrations...

For my birthday project I chose to work with the Pampered Pooch Collection.

For this blog hop we are showcasing the Foldout Card Collection and coordinating dies and I thought the Pampered Pooch Collection would be so cute on one of these card bases!

Here's a tour of my special card honoring 20 years of art from the heart with Heartfelt Creations....

The foldout card bases make creating an exquisite card with lots of visual interest so easy!
I chose to work with a kraft colored card base as I thought it would look great with the Pampered Pooch collection!

Above you see the entire card as it would appear sitting on someone's desk or coffee table.
You can look down into the different layers somewhat, however the suspense of what lays behind those layers draws you in and flipping through an interactive card is half the fun!

...here's how the card would appear laid out on a flat surface...

I love that adorable puppy face, and couldn't resist adding the birthday party hat from the collector's/limited edition stamp and die combination which coordinates with the Pampered Pooch Collection!  I thought it would be cute to make it appear that he was bringing a bone as a gift to the party tucked in among all the flowers!

...here's a view of how the card looks fully opened...

...how about a close up look at some of the detailing on the panels...

I chose to use the eyelet version of the coordinating border dies to accent the cards as those pretty loops reminded me of mini pawprints!  Using the coordinating dies with the foldout cards is so very easy and makes your card look so very elegant!
If you've never seen how to use these delightful borders with the foldout cards bases, Emma Lou has been so kind as to create a video showing you how easy it is!
You can find the video here!

...moving along to the rest of the foldouts in this view of the card...

...and here's the view of the backside of the card when fully opened...

You'll notice that I finished the back of the card on this project as well.  I just think it always looks so nice with that back panel covered as well.
Don't you just love all those pooches that accent the foldouts of the card!

...here's a few more close ups of the backside panels as well...

I just love that happy pooch!
All of the coloring you are seeing on this card has been completed with the Stack and Store daubers!
If you haven't given them a try yet, I encourage you to order the small package to test out the beautiful detailed coloring they can do!  It's so quick and easy to use them to add color straight from the ink pad!  The triangular shape lets you get into all the detailed areas you wish to bring out in your coloring!

...and the last few panels on the backside of the card...

The fact that you can make these fold out cards quite dimensional allows you to add your layered flowers and embellishments throughout the card itself on the various foldouts.  Here you can see that I've created one that when open has quite an floral embellishment display on the back, but has been designed so that it works with the card front as well!

I've finished off the card by glittering it all over...the flowers, the preprinted images, etc.
Dries clear glue and glitter is such a nice finishing touch and always makes your card look so professionally made with that little element of extra interest!

I wanted to give you one last view of the card from above so you could see how
the foldouts all come together to create this dynamic project!

You can see how I've added prills to the centers of the daisies in this close up.  You can also see how the flowers have been layered up with a bit of dimension!
The finishing touch on this project was the fancy die cut I've added to the top of the card.
It really gives the card a wonderful height and a grand appearance...perfect for celebrating a company that has blessed us with their beautiful collections for 20 years!

I hope you've enjoyed my share with you today!
Let's keep the party going and stay in touch!  Be sure to enter a comment below when the music "stops" on my blog post to be eligible for the prize, (you'll find that info in the FB event daily) and feel free to add yourself to my followers list so we can keep track of one another easily!  I'd love to see what you've been creating with Heartfelt Creations Collections as well!
Remember, tomorrow is another musical blog hop share from another design team member!
You'll love what they have in store for you!

If you'd like to just keep hopping...here's the list of very talented artists participating in this hop...

Candy Slabaugh
Tracey Fehr - you are here!
Sandra Carey
Tracy McLennon
Monica Edwards
Janet Saieva
Marie Gamber

Also, be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog to catch up on special celebration savings and more party fun!

Until next time...

Project Supplies
6"x6" Foldout Cards - Kraft, HCCF1-445-3
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Pampered Pooch Paper Collection, HCPC1-272
Paw-Fect Pooches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3760
You're Paw-fect Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3761
Paw-fect Pooches Die, HCD1-7116
Make a Wish Stamp and Die Limited Edition Combo, HCSD1-2011
Regal Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-779 
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers - Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Dark Brown, 71035
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Creamy Brown, 71036
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink - Prussian Blue, 71007
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Rock 'n Roll Prills - 12 Pack, ANC851
Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter, 85-glitter

My Best Friend...

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.    

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.