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Heartfelt Creations and Creative Embellishments...

Welcome Everyone!
It seems like such a long time since we've visited!

It's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday, and this week we're also featuring some of the lovely elements from Creative Embellishments!  I've chosen to use a decorative frame on my creation today along with the Blushing Rose Collection.

Here's my project for this week...


I chose to use one of the flip fold album inserts to create quite a substantial card!
I'll post a few pictures along the way so you can see how the whole thing folds out and what it looks like completely opened!

As I mentioned, I've used the Blushing Rose Collection, as well as the rose stamp and die from the Classic Rose Collection.  As I decided which decorative paper to use, I decided that the blue and purple combination would make a soothing Sympathy card. 

Let's take a look at how the card flips open...


The image on the side smaller side panel is a stamped and die cut image from the Blushing Rose Collection that I've colored and added onto the panel.  The other rose images have been fussy cut from one of the patterned papers.

Let's flip the card open even further...


Here you can see I've matted the center of the card using the same patterned paper I've used on the card front!

And here's a full look at the card totally extended...


The panel on the far left has had all of the roses along the bottom and upper corner fussy cut from a piece of patterned paper as well.  The two stemmed roses have been stamped and die cut from the Blushing Rose Collection. 

Lastly, here's a close up of the flower cluster on the front of the card...


I've painted and antiqued the chipboard from Creative Embellishments and since I wanted it to be a main focal point on the card I've kept the flower cluster fairly simple starting with a base of foliage, a stamped rose and buds which I've colored blue, shaped and adhered on top of the leaves.  I've then stamped, colored and shaped several small purple flowers that I've shaped to look more like a wild rose. 

A touch of sparkle to the flower cluster as well as a few of the preprinted roses on the paper both on the inside and outside of the card and it was complete!

I've included the full instructions for creating this card down below, and enough photos here for you to reference should you like to try to recreate this yourself. 

Be sure to pop by the Heartfelt Creations blog to see the rest of the wonderful projects the team have created using the items they incorporated from Creative Embellishments as well.  Always such a diverse collection of projects for every taste and style!

Until next time...
Project Supplies and Instructions
Blushing Rose Paper Collection, HCDP1-271
Encourage You Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3758
Blushing Rose Swirls Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3756
Blushing Rose Stem Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3755
Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3752
Sympathy Sentiment Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3377
Blushing Rose Swirls Die, HCD1-7114
Blushing Rose Stem Die, HCD1-7113
Classic Rose Die, HCD1-7110
Pocket and Flipfold Inserts B - White, HCFP1-434-2
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Lulu Lavender, TSMP504
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Shell White Microfine Transparent Glitter, 741

Other Products Used:  BigShot die cutting machine, paper trimmer, scissors, white card stock, Versafine Black Ink, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, Creative Embellishments Fancy Oval Chipboard Frame Set, paint - yellow, blue, Inka Gold Paint, Copic Ciao Markers - G85, G94, B00, B01, water, mist bottle, sponge dauber, adhesive tape

Locate flipfold insert from package B.  Cut off smallest fold portion.  Trim out card front and center matting pieces using decorative paper as shown.  Ink all edges using a brown colored ink and adhere to card front and center.  Locate teal colored patterned paper and trim to use as matting for the three remaining inside flips and folds.  Ink all edges using a brown colored ink and adhere to card as shown.  Locate weathered board with blue roses patterned paper, taking decorative chipboard frame trace out the portion of roses and open space you wish to use on front of card.  Cut using scissors, stamp sentiment onto focal image piece using black ink and set aside frame and backing.  Trim out weathered board patterned paper to mat over teal matting as shown.  Ink all edges with a brown ink and adhere to card base.  Fussy cut blue roses from remaining pieces of patterned paper, ink all edges with a brown ink and adhere to card to the various sections as shown.  Cut a strip of patterned paper with purple roses and stripes as used on the inside and front cover of card, ink all edges with a brown ink, and adhere to the side of the first flip fold opposite the main inside portion of the card.  Stamp inside sentiment using black ink. Paint chipboard frame starting with a yellow base.  Allow to dry and add a thin layer of blue paint overtop yellow base coat.  Allow to dry and then apply a thin layer of Inka Gold using your fingertip to areas you wish to antique on the frame. Stamp one inking using black ink of each of the rose stems, two of the rose leaves illustration, as well as two of the rose swirls images onto white card stock.  Color using markers, and then die cut using coordinating dies.  Ink all edges with a light brown colored ink.  Adhere one of the rose swirl images onto flip fold where you have applied the rose striped paper and the two stemmed roses to the inside flip fold opposite the inside sentiment.  Adhere frame to card as shown. Shape cascading leaves, along with the second rose swirls die cut using your flower shaping tools and a spritz of water.  Adhere to side of frame as shown.  Next stamp two inkings of the mid sized flower petals from the Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set onto white card stock using black ink.  Apply a light purple ink to all flower petals and then die cut using coordinating die.  Using your flower shaping tools and a spritz of water, shape flower petals and assemble into three flowers with three layers of petals each.  Adhere to floral cluster on frame as shown.  Using a dries clear adhesive, fine metal tip and transparent glitter, apply glitter to rose petal as well as onto preprinted rose patterns on decorative paper both on card front and inside.              

Heartfelt Birthday Wishes Blog Hop...

Thanks so much for joining us in wishing our wonderful Emma Lou of Heartfelt Creations a very Happy Birthday!  
You are currently on a fun filled birthday blog hop showcasing the birthday cards the past and present design team members created and sent to surprise Emma Lou!  It was a hush hush operation involving my dear friend Liz, along with Linda (Emma Lou's mom) and Richard (Emma Lou's hubby), and we've all had so much fun being in on this wonderful surprise!

You are currently visiting me...Tracey Fehr of Beautiful Moment Cards and you should have arrived from Candy's blog Candy's Creations.  (Be sure to follow the list below to carry on in the celebrations!)

I will confess that I agonized over which paper collections and handmade flowers I should use to complete this very special card for the queen of flower shaping and card making...(why is it that you feel tremendous pressure to pull off the best card EVER for a special occasion like this, and for such a special person!  LOL) 
I opted to go with several older collections that I've been hoarding in my stash...Sun Kissed Fleur, as well as the Posy Patch Collection (which has been discontinued).  I used one of the flip fold album inserts as a card base...and here's how it all turned out...


I really wish I had been able to get a better photo of this card...but we've had days of rain and the sun has not wanted to cooperate with me!  The colors are so much more magnificent on the original...along with the glitter and prills on all of the flower centers.

Here's a closer look at the birthday wishes...


I'm sure that Emma Lou was quite surprised and will have had so much fun opening all of her snail mail!

Here's a pic of this beautiful lady ready to dig into her birthday cake...

 

Doesn't it look absolutely delicious!

...and here's a picture of Emma Lou surrounded by her cards...



So much pretty for her to take in all at once!

So, Emma Lou...if you're hopping along with us today...I want to wish you a very special birthday...and a very special year filled with love, laughter, family and wonderful friendships!  You've touched the hearts of so many people in the crafting world with your genuine spirit, beautiful smile and amazing talents!  May God continue to bless you richly as you have blessed others!

And, with that I say thank you for stopping by my little home in blogland...before you continue on your way there are a few housekeeping rules to remind you of during this blog hop...

Rules and Regulations
  Blog Hop will start at 8am EST on Thursday, August 11/16 and closes Tuesday, August 16/16 at midnight.
Winner will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations FaceBook page on Wednesday, August 17/16.
Random Org. will be utilized to choose both blog and winning comment.
Winner will receive one $25 gift certificate for Heartfelt Creations online store.
To claim prize: please email passionforsparkle@gmail.com with "Winner of Emma Lou’s Birthday Blog Hop" in subject line.
Winner has 72 hours to claim prize before another name is drawn.

And here's the list for you to continue on with our birthday fun...and good luck!


Until next time...

Happy Mother's Day...

It's a very special day today that we are celebrating in Canada and the United States!
It's Mother's Day!

I am lucky enough to still have my mom around and I get to see her on a very regular basis!
She's always ready to lend me a hand with the kids when my schedule is hectic and my hubby is not around.  She always makes supper for me and the kids on Wednesdays because we have piano lessons right after school and then have to wait in town for our youngest's Taekwando night.  I really wouldn't be able to get everything done at times if it wasn't for my mom!  
She's a huge support, an encourager and is always willing to lend a hand!

So, I decided to design a one of a kind card just for her!
I wasn't sure which Heartfelt Creations collection I was going to use at first until I started browsing supplies in my craft room.  I came across the Enchanted Mum collection and thought it was perfect!
I also decided that I wanted to use a flip fold album insert as a card base for this special creation.  I opted to go with a craft colored insert!  To give the card a feminine touch, I decided to die cut into the base as well as to add a decorative die cut to the top. 

Here's how the creation came out...


I love how soft and feminine it turned out!

Here's a closer look at the sentiment portion I trimmed off of one the pages in the Enchanted Mum Collection...


...and here's a closer look at the top floral cluster...


Well, that's my quick share for today!
I hope you've enjoyed almost as much as my mom enjoyed receiving her card!

Happy Mother's Day, Mom!

Until next time...

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