Have a Beautiful Day...

It's so great to "see" you today!

Thanks for stopping by my small corner of the world to check in on what's going on!

As you know, it's Wednesday which means it's another Heartfelt Creations share!

Today is my last project with the Winking Frog Collection!

It's such a great collection perfect for any age and really any occasion!

I decided that I wanted to create a marsh scene and thought an easel card would be fun to make and I would have tons of room to create the scene with a bunch of elements from the collection!

The square pre made card panels made it so easy to start designing!

 Let's take a look at how the project turned out...

I decided to give the piece a touch of elegance by adding the ornate die cuts to both the top and bottom of the card.  

Here's a closer view of the little scene I created on the card front...

...here's a closer peek at the bottom portion of the card...

...and of course we need to have a closer look at the lily pads and water lilies that act as the stop on the bottom of the card base...

As you can see I've used an number of stamps and dies on this creation, done some die cutting and some fussy cutting from the paper collection as well.  I've also added a touch of glitter here and there to add to the interest of the piece.  I've added the sentiment strip to the top of the card as I thought it just summed up what these fun and care free frogs would be trying to tell us!

I hope you've enjoyed your trip to the marsh today and have enjoyed seeing all the fun the Winking Frogs have been having!  Be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for some more amazing inspiration...and if you haven't had a chance to check out the sneak peek of the new collection being released in April, it's there for you as well!  I'm sure you'll be "berry" impressed!

Wishing You a Beautiful Day!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
 HCDP1-264 Winking Frog Paper Collection
HCPC-3730 Froggy Hangout Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3728 Winking Frogs Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3725 Water Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3729 Leaping Frogs Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-792 Leaping Frogs Die
HCD1-791 Flirting Frogs Die
HCD1-790 Water Lily Die
HCD1-779 Regal Borders and Pocket Dies
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP708 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove
TSMP707 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP704 Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
TSMP602 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal
2pnk Pink Gala Glitz
85-glitter Crystal Ultrafine Glitter
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854 Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute

Other Products Used:  white card stock, BigShot die cutting machine, scissors, paper trimmer, scor tape, Stickles - Yellow, Ranger Distress Markers - Forest Moss, Bundled Sage, Peeled Paint, Black Soot, Scattered Straw, Spun Sugar and Worn Lipstick, pop dots, VersaFine Black Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Angel Pink, water, spritz bottle

Watch this video to learn how to shape the lily pads and flowers.
 
Begin with a 6"x6" white card base.  Fold the top portion of the card down in half to meet the fold line to create the easel portion of your card. Die cut the decorative edge into the bottom portion of the card as shown.  Cut the same decorative edge as a separate piece and set aside to be added to card later.  Locate the 6"x6" decorative premade card panels for the bottom and main portions of the card.  Ink all edges using a brown colored ink.  Adhere preprinted card panel to bottom of card base as shown.  Cut a white 6"x6" piece of white card stock, adhere separate decorative die cut to top and then second preprinted card panel over that.  Fussy cut floral corners as shown on the bottom of the main image card panel.  Ink all edges with a brown colored ink and adhere to bottom corners of main image card panel.  Fussy cut sentiment strip, and die cut preprinted toadstool image from paper collection using coordinating die. Ink all edges with brown ink and add to top of card.  Using white card stock and black ink, stamp one of the leaping frogs images, one of the winking frogs on vine, one inking of the water lily and lily pads cling stamp set and one dragonfly.  Color using distress markers, die cut using coordinating dies and then shape each embellishment using a spritz of water and the deluxe shaping tool kit.  Using pop dots, adhere leaping frogs and frogs on vine to main card panel as shown.  Adhere main card panel to easel portion of card and determine where to place lily pads with water lily so card is able to remain standing when open.  Adhere lily pads and water lily as shown.  Adhere dragonfly to floral cluster.  Fussy cut varying sized dragonflies from the paper collection, ink all edges with a brown colored ink and adhere to card as shown, making the largest in the upper corner dimensional by adding a second shaped dragonfly over top.  Add small shaped flowers to the vine where frogs are playing.  Adhere pink Gala Glitz to flower centers, glitter to flower tips and any other flat elements on the card you desire, and yellow Stickles to lightning bugs.

Frolicking Froggie Fun...

Welcome!

Thanks so much for taking the time out of your busy schedule to visit with me today!

Life has been somewhat chaotic at our house for the last two weeks, so for this weeks share I decided to create a quick and simple card featuring the Winking Frog Collection by Heartfelt Creations.

Here's a peek...

I love that Heartfelt Creations has the various sized card panels that make creating a card in a pinch so quick and easy!  For this creation, I've chosen a background paper, popped up the pre made card panel, shaped two lily pads and created one larger water lily!  For the extra special finishing touches, I've die cut the coordinating printed frog images and popped up three of them using dimensional pop dots...and of course added some dew drops to the water lilies.  A touch of glitter and you've assembled an adorable project in just a short matter of time!

How about a closer look at the aquatic plants...

Well, that's all for me today...short, sweet and to the point!
Be sure to head on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to check out the assortment of projects the rest of the design team have come up with this week for your inspiration!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-264 Winking Frog Paper Collection
HCPC-3729 Leaping Frogs Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3725 Water Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-790 Water Lily Die
HCD1-792 Leaping Frogs Die
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP103 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe
TSMP704 Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
TSMP707 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP708 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove
85-glitter Crystal Ultrafine Glitter
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854 Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
311070 Water Dew Drops

Other Products Used: white card base, BigShot die cutting machine, paper trimmer, scissors, 3D pop dots, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, VersaFine Black Ink, sponge daubers

Watch this video to learn how to create and shape the flowers.

Begin with a white 4.25"x5.5" card base.  Choose a background paper from within the paper collection and trim slightly smaller than the card base allowing a white border to show.  Ink all edges with a brown color ink and adhere to card base.  Locate the pre made card panel shown and stamp the sentiment onto the panel using black ink.  Ink all edges of the panel with a brown colored ink.  Using pop dots, adhere panel to card base.  Stamp the water lily cling stamp set onto white card stock using black colored ink. Using sponge daubers, color images and then die cut using coordinating dies. Shape lily pads and water lilies.  Adhere aquatic flower cluster to card as shown.  Locate a matching leaping frogs image from the paper collection and die cut using the coordinating die.  Using a scissor, trim the frogs apart.  Adhere three of the frogs to the card panel image using pop dots to give the image extra added dimension.  Lastly, apply glue to water lily petals using a fine tip and sprinkle flower with glitter and adhere dew drops to lily pads as desired.      

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.