Hello Spring....

Hello and Welcome!

I'm so glad you're here with my today!

It's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday, and I have a special card to share with you featuring the Singing in the Rain Collection!

How about we begin the post with a peek first off this time...

If you're anything like me, once February hits you're just tired of winter and waiting for spring to arrive! I have to admit that while working with this collection, my winter blahs subsided for awhile as I was creating! This is just such a great collection for so many different occasions!

I opted to create a fun box card that was spring themed!

I didn't have much time to work on the coloring for this creation, so I used many of the preprinted images from within the paper collection that coordinate with the dies. I used the Box Card die by Spellbinders to create my base and started dreaming of spring as I put the pieces together!

I did stamp, color and die cut the flowers on the project and put them together as a lovely bouquet for those adorable rain boots to hold!

Aren't they adorable!  The bright yellow Nuvo drops brought such a ray of sunshine to the card!

I've added hints of glitter to the florals, as well as the rain boots however, unfortunately it doesn't show up real well in the photos!

And, that gorgeous spring umbrella with those beautiful birds...be still my heart!!

I thought they were the perfect addition to the card along with the rainbow in the background!

As you can see, I've added some of the smallest blossoms from the Wildwood Cottage Collection to use as accents on the umbrella and have also tucked a few into the boot arrangement as well!

While this card may look complicated and time consuming, it really does come together quickly because there is really minimal stamping and die cutting!

I've finished off everything with a dusting of glitter and I love how this cheerful spring themed card came together!  Can you imagine how this would brighten your day if you were going through a rough patch, had been sick or simply were suffering from the winter blues? 

The sentiments on this creation were taken from the Singing in the Rain and Flowering Dogwood Collections, and can so easily be changed up with stamps you have on hand or preprinted sentiments from other collections!  How about creating it as a spring themed baby or wedding shower card...the possibilities are endless!!!

Well, I hope you enjoyed today's share!

Be sure to hop on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to see the rest of the inspiring creations the rest of the design team have put together for your inspiration! 

Can't wait to see where your creative juices take you!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions
HCDP1-286 Singing in the Rain Paper Collection
HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7169 Rain Boots and Blossoms Die
HCD1-7168 Songs of Springs Die
HCD1-7167 Singing in the Rain Die
HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7125 Wildwood Florals Die
HCDP1-275 Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP600 Memento Dye Ink Pad – Danube Blue
TSMP103 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe
71026 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad – Lime Pastel
71005 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Wisteria
71012 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad – Olive Grove
71015 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink - Rouge
NU673 Nuvo Crystal Drops – Dandelion Yellow
HCDA2-450 Stack and Store Daubers – Pack of 30
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles
85-glitter Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter

Other Products Used: white card stock, Ranger Distress Ink – Abandoned Coral, ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad – Mint, Gemini Die Cutting Machine, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Heart and Home Scalloped Pop Up Box Die, Scor Tape, pop dots, paper trimmer, scissors

For more tips on creating with the Singing in the Rain Collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_J85LChrXSs.

Using your die cutting machine, cut the pieces in the Spellbinders Heart and Home Scalloped Pop Up Box Die from white card stock and assemble using a strong adhesive.

Cut three decorative side panels from chevron patterned paper found in the Singing in the Rain paper Collection, just slightly smaller than the card base sides. Ink all edges on each of the panel pieces using Abandoned Coral Distress Ink and adhere to card sides.

Next, cut three decorative panels for the side flaps on the box card from the small preprinted umbrella and birds card panel, just slightly smaller than the card flaps themselves. Ink all edges of each panel using Abandoned Coral Distress Ink. Adhere to card base as shown. Adhere decorative edging from Spellbinders Heart and Home Scalloped Pop Up Box Die as shown.

Trim a piece of white card stock to support back of card and to include a written message. Ink using Abandoned Coral Distress Ink and Adhere to card base. Adhere decorative topper from Spellbinders Heart and Home Scalloped Pop Up Box Die as shown.

Locate preprinted images of rain boots, umbrella and rainbow within paper collection that are sized to match the coordinating dies within the Singing in the Rain Collection. Die cut using your die cutting machine. Using pop dots, attach both boots together to create a completed pair, cut slits into boots where flower bouquet will be assembled.

Stamp one inking of each of the flowers in the Rain Boots and Blossoms Cling Stamp Set onto white card stock using Memento Danube Blue Ink. Die cut using coordinating dies and color using Stack and Store Daubers using various color combinations of inks listed in supply list. Using your Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, shape each of the florals slightly. Insert into slits in boots, work to arrange your bouquet and once satisfied with the arrangement, use a dries clear glue to adhere into rain boots. Using pop dots, adhere rain boot arrangement to card front as shown.

Next, using left over bits of white card stock, trim narrow pieces to add to umbrella and rainbow die cuts to give them a bit of a lift off of the card base inserts. Adhere to card base inserts once you have determined the height you wish to have them appear.

Trim out spring sentiment from the Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection. Snip apart sentiment into two pieces, snip a banner end onto spring sentiment and then ink all edges of the pieces using Abandoned Coral Distress Ink. Shape sentiment pieces with your finger slightly and adhere to top of umbrella as shown. Trim out Thinking of You sentiment from the Singing in the Rain Collection, snip a banner end into the end of the sentiment and then ink all edges using Memento Danube Blue Ink. Shape slightly with your finger and adhere to rain boot arrangement as shown.

Stamp one inking of the smallest Wildwood Florals onto white card stock using Memento Danube Blue Ink. Color using Abandoned Coral Distress Ink and Colorbox Wisteria Ink. Shape using Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and adhere several blossoms to rain boot bouquet as well as on umbrella as shown.

Lastly, using a dries clear glue and transparent glitter, apply glitter to rain boot bouquet, rain boots, umbrella and all shaped florals. Create flower centers for shaped Wildwood Florals using Dandelion Yellow Nuvo Drops.

Welcome to my Hummingbird Garden...

Welcome!

I'm so glad you're here!

As I type this, I'm preparing to head on holidays!

We've always made it a tradition to head out camping the day that the kids are out of school...so by the time you read this we'll be sitting by the fire watching the fire flies light up the night!

Anywhoo...today is I'm showcasing one last Botanic Orchid Collection card.  On a side note, have you seen the sneak peek of the "Celebrate the Season" Collection?

That's right...it's going to be Christmas in July!

Back to the task at hand!

I decided that I was going to create a card with lots of layers this time to show off the beautiful papers in this collection.  I also decided since I was short on time I would die cut the coordinating preprinted images found in the collection.  

Here's how it turned out...

I chose to add a paper doily to add a feminine touch to the creation.  I've also cut the border from the Fleur Pocket Dies.  I've added it on the left had side of the preprinted image panel...if you peek through the fussy cut corner piece on the left hand side, you'll see it there peeking through...it's been cut out of pink patterned paper from the paper collection.  

I chose to do some fussy cutting on this project as well.  The side corner piece on the left side of the project has all been fussy cut from one of the square premade card panel.  I've cut the top corner from the same card panel...both of these fussy cut elements have been popped up off the card base.  

I've also die cut the orchid cluster with the coordinating die which matches the images found in the paper collection.  I fussy cut the smaller rounded accent piece as well, and then snipped it into three pieces, shaped it and added it on top of the flower arrangement to give it additional dimension.  It too has been popped off the card base with dimensional dots.  

The hummingbirds have all been die cut from the paper collection as well using the coordinating die.  I've added a few of them to give the card the feeling of being a busy hummingbird garden!  

The quick addition of a premade sentiment also found in the paper collection and you've created a quick and easy, yet beautiful card perfect for that special friend or loved one.  

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

I hope you've enjoyed the tour of today's creation!

For more inspiration be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog...and remember to check out all the details of the upcoming new release!  

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-267 Botanic Orchid Paper Collection
HCD1-7103 Botanic Orchid Bouquet Die
HCD1-7102 Regal Hummingbird Die
HCD1-778 Fleur Borders and Pockets Die
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles

Other Products Used:  white card stock, VersaColor Pine Cone ink, Big Shot Die Cutting Machine, Glitter Ritz, doily, pop dots, paper trimmer, scissors, scor tape

Create card base measuring 6"x6" using white card stock.  Locate 6"x6" premade background panel as shown and trim slightly smaller than the card base.  Ink all edges with a light brown ink and adhere to card base.  Now locate the main focal hummingbird card panel, as well as the rectangular panel piece showcasing orchids along the top (you will see a partial piece of it on the card example peeking up above the top of the hummingbird panel).  Trim and ink all edges with a light brown ink.  Die cut the straight floral border from the Fleur Borders and Pockets die collection and adhere die cut to left side of hummingbird panel.  Adhere second background piece to card base off to the left hand side.  Apply doily and then main hummingbird image panel as shown.  Locate 6"x6" card base in the paper collection that has the decorative elements shown here on the left hand side of the card, and the upper right hand corner.  Fussy cut, ink all edges with a light brown ink and then adhere to card using dimensional pop dots.  Using the coordinating dies to the orchid bouquet, the small curved orchid spray as well as the hummingbirds, die cut each embellishment from the preprinted images in the paper collection.  Using pop dots adhere orchid bouquet to card as shown.  Trim the orchid spray into three pieces, separating the flowers, and shaped slightly with your flower shaping kit and adhere to orchid spray to give it some fullness and dimension.  Shape the sitting hummingbird and perch him on the orchid spray as shown.  Locate the sentiment of your choice, adhere to card and then add hummingbird to sentiment as well as another hummer to top corner as shown.  Using a dries clear glue and a metal fine tip, adhere glitter to flowers.  

Botanic Orchid Birthday Wishes...

Hi There!

So glad you could pop in for a visit!

It's Wednesday which means I have another project for you from the newest collection by Heartfelt Creations...The Botanic Orchid Collection.

For this week I chose to use the hummingbird stamp which has many different hummers on it which can be cut out with the coordinating die.  I chose to create a background with them rather than die cut them for this card because when stamped as they are, they totally reminded me of the adult coloring books that are so popular right now!  

Here's how it turned out...

I colored the background as well as the images on the sentiment stamp using my Spectrum Noir Blending Pencils along with a gamasol solution and blending stumps. 

I've matted the handstamped background onto a piece of teal colored cardstock from the paper collection and cut out the delicate die cut for the sentiment from the same paper.  The sentiment has been adhered flat to the die cut and then popped up off of the background.  The orchids have been created using vellum paper and have been colored with Memento Rhubarb ink.  A touch of glitter and the card was complete.

Here's a closer look at one of the super simple to create vellum flowers...

This is truly a simple card to create, and will also give you a fix if you've been itching to do some of that "adult coloring"!  

There are amazing samples and ideas up on the Heartfelt Creations blog again today!

Do be sure to pop on over there for a visit!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-267 Botanic Orchid Paper Collection
HCPC-3744 Botanic Orchid Wishes Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3742 Regal Hummingbirds Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3741 Botanic Orchid Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7101 Botanic Orchid Die
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP301 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rhubarb Stalk
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles
741 Shell White Microfine Transparent Glitter

Other Products Used: white card stock, white embossing powder, vellum paper, Spellbinders - Floral Ovals, pop dots, BigShot die cutting machine, heat tool, VersaFine Black ink, Spectrum Noir Blending Pencils - 050, 063, 017, 026, 072, 065, gamasol solution, blending stumps, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, scissors, paper trimmer, sponge daubers

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

Create a 5"x7" card base using white card stock.  Trim a piece of teal patterned paper from the Botanic Orchid paper collection just slightly smaller than the card base to use as a mat.  Ink all edges using a soft brown color.  Die cut the largest decorative oval from the Spellbinders Floral Ovals set from the same teal paper as previously used.  Ink edges using a soft brown color.  Cut a white piece of card stock just slightly smaller than the teal mat.  Using black ink, stamp the assorted hummingbird cling stamp onto the white card stock multiple times to create background as shown.  Color using blendable pencils, gamasol solution and blending stump.  Ink all edges of card stock with a soft brown colored ink.  Adhere to teal mat and then adhere card front to card base.  Stamp sentiment with black ink onto white card stock, color and then fussy cut using scissors.  Adhere to oval die cut.  Adhere sentiment piece to card front using dimensional pop dots.  Stamp orchids onto vellum paper , then heat emboss using a white embossing powder and heat tool.  Die cut using coordinating dies and gently color with dark pink ink from the backside of petals.  Shape gently using flower shaping kit and assemble.  Adhere to card as shown.  Add glitter to flowers on sentiment as well as to edges of orchids. 

A Heartfelt Creations Surprise...

Did you see the little write up that Emma Lou from Heartfelt Creations left on the HC blog last week about having a little secret surprise for today's post?

If you read it, did you catch the hint and come up with any idea of what it might be?

Here's a quick hint...it's something that the Heartfelt Creations customers were asking for and ties in with the Peacock Paisley Collection.  

That's right, there have been three new dies added to the collection that have been released today!

There are two dies that coordinate with the peacock images in the collection, and a coordinating die for the peacock feather as well!

Woo Hoo...now didn't Heartfelt Creations come through!

So, to celebrate the new release, I've created a card using one of the new dies!

Here's a peek...

I've created my own background paper using just white card stock, the Peacock Paisley stamp, my Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils and some blending solution.  A designer paper strip from the paper collection along with a sentiment strip make quick additional interest elements to the card.  I've used a dark blue ink to stamp the image on the centre of the pre made card panel.  I've stamped the peacock image in black ink and colored with my blendable pencils as well.  I decided to make this peacock extra regal by actually using the flowers on his tail, with the largest bloom acting as plume feathers along with the shaped leaves in the background.  The colors of the flowers on this card had me working wwwaaayyy out of my comfort zone.  I am one of those people that likes my flowers to look like those in nature...daisies are white, yellow, mauve, etc.  It used to drive me crazy when I worked at the florist shop when we would spray paint real flowers all sorts of odd, out of the ordinary colors.  I think in the case of this card, the odd and out of the ordinary flowers seem to work and I'm ok with how they came out!  LOL  

Here's a closer look...

Of course such a regal bird deserves some shimmer and sparkle.  I've used several different colors of Stickles on the flowers and added some sequins around the bird image itself.  The centres of the flowers are simply gold colored seed beads purchased at the local Dollar Tree. 

(For full detailed instructions, please see end of blog post)

Well, I hope you've enjoyed the surprise that we at Heartfelt Creations have had for you today!

These new dies were highly requested ideas from HC customers, and I have no doubt that they will be well received...so don't wait too long before you snatch yours up! 

The Heartfelt Creations blog is chalked full of fantastic creations again this week, so be sure to stop by there on your way to the online store!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
 HCDP1-252  Peacock Paisley Paper Collection
HCPC-3660  Peacock Swirls Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3658  Daisy Flourish Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3656  Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3659  Peacock Paisley Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760  Delightful Daisy Die
HCD1-771 Peacock Paisley Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP607  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Nautical Blue
TSMP602  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal
TSMP701  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cottage Ivy
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  5" x 7" premade card base, white card stock, VersaFine Black Ink, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Dandelion, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils 011, 046, 053, 059, 062 & 072, Spectrum Noir Blending Stumps & Blending Solution, Stickles - Ice Blue & Diamond, gold seed beads, Big Shot manual die cutting machine, sequins, acrylic stamp block, washi tape for masking, 3D pop dots, sponge daubers, water, mist water bottle, scor tape

Cut a 5" x 7" piece of white card stock.  Create your own background paper on the white card stock using black ink and the Peacock Paisley stamp.  Color using blendable pencils and blending solution.  Locate the small pre made card panel in the paper collection as shown, as well as the small blue floral piece of designer paper. Using a dark blue ink, stamp the floral image in the white  centre area of the pre made card panel after masking off the areas that you do not wish to have the image overlap.  Mat the card panel using the blue floral paper as the background.  Now, locate the decorative strip as shown on the side of the card along with the sentiment strip.  Trim each to fit card as shown.  Adhere decorative strip to side of the card, following with the matted premade card panel.  Next adhere the sentiment strip as shown.  Using black ink and white card stock, stamp one peacock image.  Color and blend using pencils and blending solution.  Cut using a manual die cutting machine and the coordinating peacock die.  Adhere to card front as shown using 3D pop dots.  Using dark blue ink and white card stock stamp one inking of the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set.  Using finger sponge daubers, first apply yellow ink to the centres, teal to the mid section of each bloom and then a dark green to the edges of each flower gently blending the colors as you go.  Cut using the coordinating die and manual die cutting machine.  Shape using a mist of water and the deluxe flower shaping kit.  Build each double bloom and adhere to peacock image as shown. Apply gold seed beads to the centres of each flower.  Using a piece of bluish green patterned paper from the paper collection, stamp two images of the small leaf in the Delightful Daisies set using a dark blue ink.  Shape using a mist of water and the deluxe flower shaping tool kit.  Adhere both leaves behind the large flower on the peacock image.  Add sequins around the peacock as desired.  Using your fingertip, apply Ice Blue Stickles to the centres of each of the petals on all of the flowers.  After the initial stickles have dried, apply Diamond Stickles to each of the tips of the flower petals using the tip of the bottle.  Also apply some Diamond Stickles to the body of the peacock as well. Lastly adhere your card front to a 5" x 7" white card base. You now have an any occasion card ready to bless someone special.

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Incy Wincy Designs..."Things With Wings"
Love to Scrap..."Anything Goes"
Whoopsi Daisy..."Bling it On"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"

"Spring Flowers"

Good Morning, Afternoon or Evening!

I'm so glad to visit with you today!

Today's post is an exciting one as I am guest designing for Crafting by Designs!
I'd like to thank them for having me!

Their challenge for this go round is "Spring Flowers"!
 Don't you just love spring flowers?  The roses, the daffodils, tulips and daisies!
Well I decided to go with a rose theme!

Now if you're a follower of my blog, you know that I have been busy creating some pocket letters lately!  I find these are a wonderful way to use up paper collections and scraps that I haven't touched in awhile!

I made several of these using the Graphic 45 Collection "Botanical Tea".  While they have all been created from the same paper pack, each of the letters itself is different and has taken on a personality of it's own and each has been packed with different gifts.  This one will be/has been sent to New Mexico to a pen pal who loves pink!

Now the rest is up to you!
It's your turn to get yourself immersed in spring flowers and join the challenge over at Crafting by Designs!  You can find all the challenge details and prizes being offered on their blog!

Until next time...

Happy Mother's Day

Happy Mother's Day to you today!

As I sit here and schedule this post to go live Sunday morning, I just can't help but wonder to myself what my kids have in store for me!  They are old enough now that my hubby thought they could handle planning all on their own this year!  Should be interesting and lots of fun!

I'll have to pop by and share with you what they came up with!

Now I have to admit that I do not always make my mom a Mother's Day card....which is kinda strange from someone who makes so many cards!  LOL

But this year...I have been surrounded by such beautiful Heartfelt Creations papers that I just couldn't help myself!  (Guess I better stash some of the "Everyday Heroes" collection away to make a Fathers Day card!)

My mom is an amazing woman!  She is my biggest cheerleader...especially when it comes to my crafting!  She is such an encourager!  

She is always ready to keep my kids...(she has never babysat them...they "hang out"), always ready for me to drop in when I need a place to hang my hat for a few hours (living rural does have it's drawbacks when you have appointments several hours apart...you don't just run home) and all in all is just always ready to lend a helping hand or listening ear!

I know that I am blessed to still have my mom around while so many of you may not!

Well enough rambling!  

Here is the special card I created for my mom...

Now, don't be upset with me...I have no project supplies or instructions for you today!

I decided that this was going to be a one of a kind creation just for my mom!

(You're all such keeners anyway...I know you can figure it out!  LOL)

Well, that's all for me today!

A quick note just to share with you a special card for a special lady in my life!

Love you Mom!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges..."May Flowers"
Fresh Brewed Blog..."For Mom"
Amusing Challenges..."Mothers Day/Feminine"
Come and Get It Challenges..."Got Flowers?"
Stamping Sensations..."Flower Power"  (flowers have been stamped and die cut)

You Make the World a Better Place

Please Note:  The flowers on this creation have been made using Ranger crafting metal sheets  as mentioned in the instructions.  This way they are still able to be shaped easily...only the leaves have been created using tin foil.  

It's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday today!  Yay!
I hope you've been enjoying all of the creativity the design team members have been sharing with the Heartfelt Creations "Everyday Heroes" Collection.  

I'm back today to share a card with you that I've created with a bit of a different twist!

Let's take a look at the creation...and then I'll explain...

A thought came to my mind one night just as I was drifting off to sleep...this collection would look awesome with some metal sheet flowers!  

Here's a closer look at the flowers and the leaves...

Now...as all crafters do...you sometimes run a little low on certain supplies...well the day I created this was one of those unlucky days!  LOL

I wracked my brain and wondered what I could use to create the leaves for the creation, when it hit me....tinfoil!
So I headed into the kitchen, got myself some tin foil and headed back into the craft room to give it a try!  Bingo...it worked perfectly!  Now, since the tin foil is a little thin, I embossed the stamped leaf images with black embossing powder and my heat tool to give it a little more stability. I die cut the images with the coordinating die being very careful when removing it from the metal die as the foil is so delicate.  I then snipped the leaves into the perfect sized pieces and adhered them to the creation.  I used just my finger to shape a few of the leaves slightly.  I decided to add a few more interesting elements to the creation including some Mr. Huey's spray, two metal vintage style flower embellishments, some wound crafting wire,  as well as a multicolored ribbon.  For complete instructions to recreate this card, please see the Supplies and Instructions section below. 

Well, I think that's all for me today!
Thanks for stopping by for a visit!
Be sure to check out the other wonderful creations on the Heartfelt Creations blog as well!
You will find lots of inspiration and maybe even learn a new thing or two!

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions

HCDP1-253  Everyday Heroes Paper Collection
HCPC-3662  My Anchor Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-761  Everyday Heroes Die
HCPC-3608  Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-748  Arianna Blooms Die
HCPC-3545  Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-736  Classic Leaf Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
272481  Ebony Sparklets
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Ranger metal crafting sheets, tin foil, Versafine Black Ink, black embossing powder, black wire, Spellbinders Pearl Effects Cardmaker die, VersaColor Pine Cone ink, Mr. Huey's Spray - Sky & Manila, two brads, 3D pop dots, multicolored ribbon, Ranger Distress Embossing Powder - Pumice Stone,  BigShot manual die cutting machine,  white card stock,  Sizzix Texture Fades Retro Circles embossing folder by Tim Holtz, scor tape, Zig 2  glue pen,  washi tape, Spellbinders Standard Circles (Lg) die, Misti stamp tool, heat tool, two vintage metal flowers from stash, Zazzle Bow It All

Create your card base using white card stock measuring 10" x 6 1/2". Locate the 6"x6" card panel in the paper collection with the blue floral pattern and cut to fit card blank...the bottom portion will have to be married together to the top portion at the bottom using scor tape to cover the entire card front.  Cut your craft metal sheet to 5 1/2" x 4" and emboss using a manual die cutting machine and the Retro Circles embossing folder.  Next, cut the largest die cut using the Spellbinders Pearl Effect die using a light teal patterned paper from the Everyday Heroes paper collection.  Ink the edges with a brown colored ink.  Locate the small card panel in the paper collection featuring a blank oval, and cut to size to fit the teal colored die cut.  Mask off the area around the oval and stamp the ship image onto the small card panel.  Moving along to die cutting the ornate shape from the Everyday Heroes die collection along with the circle cut.  Using washi tape to hold down the ornate die, centre the Spellbinders circle die in the centre of the ornate die and apply washi tape to hold it down as well.  Run through manual die cutting machine.  Apply a brad to the top of the ornate die and one to the bottom.  Locate the small globe image within the paper collection and die cut using the matching globe die in the die collection. Adhere ornate die cut over the stamped ship image.  Then apply the stamped image piece to the Spellbinders Pearl Effect die cut, and lastly then adhere the metal sheet to the back of the layers.  Now tie double bow and adhere to card.  Using several 3D pop dots, add the focal point of the card to the background.  Locate the globe image you die cut previously and adhere it to the card as shown using several 3D pop dots.  Next, to achieve the spotted look on the images, remove the spray nozzle and hold it above the card.  Gently tap the the nozzle in the air above the card until you have the look you wish to achieve.  Proceed to repeat with second color.  Set aside to dry.  Moving along to the flowers.  Using black ink stamp your Arianna blooms image onto the metal craft sheet and then emboss using black embossing powder and a heat tool. Die cut using the coordinating flower die. Create one large double bloom as well as one mid sized single bloom and two single small blooms.  Using the flower shaping tool, shape the flowers slightly. Glue centres into each of the flowers.  Adhere the largest bloom to the top corner, and the three smaller blooms in a cluster on the bottom corner near the globe.  Stamp several bunches of leaves from the Open Leaf cling stamp set onto household tin foil and once again emboss using the same technique as the flowers. Die cut using the coordinating leaf die...you will need to be very careful when removing the die cuts from the die as the tin foil will tear easily.  Add leaves around each of the flowers and once happy with the arrangement adhere to card.  Shape the leaves lightly using your finger.  Apply the two metal vintage styled flowers behind the petals of the top flower...one on top and one below as shown.  For the finishing touch take some thin black crafters wire and spiral it around a pencil, slide off and cut into desired lengths. Adhere to card around the large bloom.  You now have a wonderful card that has incorporated some unique metals as well as a little household kitchen flair!  Enjoy!  

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Addicted to Stamps..."Flowers"
Creatalicious Challenges..."Wet/Dry Embossing"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Vintage Stamping Challenge..."Handmade Flowers"
Whoopsi Daisy Challenges..."Flowers"
Craft Dee Bowz..."Anything Goes with a Handmade Bow"
Love to Scrap..."Anything Goes"
Perfectly Rustic Challenges..."New Technique" (had never tried die cutting tin foil before)
Loves Rubberstamps Challenges..."Use at Least 2 Dies"

Easter Wishes

Welcome!

Can you believe it's the first day of April today?

That means that Easter is just around the corner!

I wanted to do something special for Easter for today's Heartfelt Creations post.

While bunnies and Easter eggs are all fun and cute, I wanted to take some time out to acknowledge what the Easter season really means to me.  Easter is the time of year that we celebrate the cruxifiction and resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ.  He paid the price for our sins upon the cross many years ago that we might have a relationship with him and become His children.  The cross is such a powerful image for me, and when you really take the time to think about that first Good Friday and really allow yourself to think about Jesus' death you just cannot help but be moved and have your heart stirred with thankfullness.  

So, I decided to create a cross related creation....it is a cross shaped box...perfect for treats or as a piece of home decor!

Here's a peek...

...and a bit of a closer peek at the floral cluster...

I have to say that I really enjoyed creating all of the flowers on this creation...I always do have fun creating flowers...but this time I had time to reflect on the reason I was creating this piece and kind of turn it into an act of worship.  I found the colors soothing and I loved the sentiment that I used from the Posy Patch Paper Collection.  Sometimes projects don't always come out the way we want and it's a struggle.  I have to say that I was very happy with how this one turned out! I hope you have enjoyed the creation as well and have found some inspiration while you were here visiting!

That's all for me today!  I hope you have a wonderful Easter season celebrating with family and friends...and I hope you take a bit of time to reflect on the price that was paid for us so many years ago.   Also, be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog for more wonderful inspiration!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-231  Posy Patch Paper Collection
HCPC-3656  Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760  Delightful Daisy Die
HPCC-3533  Sun Kissed Fleur Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-734  Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCPC - 3608  Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp Set
 HCD1-748  Arianna Blooms Die
HCPC-3651  Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-758  Botanical Wings Die
HCPC-3650  Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set
 HCD1-759  Butterfly Medley Die
HCPC-3545  Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-736  Classic Leaf Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP708  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Green
TSMP706  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Pistachio
TSMP400  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rose Bud
TSMP103  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe
TSMP602  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal
TSMP704  Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
ANC852 Bright Ideas Prills - I Cannot Tell a Lilac
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Design Store Design ID #39084, Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine,  Star Dust Stickles, Memento Dye Ink Pads - Angel Pink, Dandelion, Gray Flannel, and Sweet Plum,  Big Shot manual die cutting machine, piece of lace, gold seed beads, water and mist bottle, scissors

Cut the cross box cutting file and assemble.  Locate the sentiment panel in the Posy Patch Paper Collection, and fussy cut around the design portion of the sentiment as shown.  Attach to the box only adhering the first half with glue and leaving the second half to be shaped.  Bend the sentiment panel slightly and tuck the corner into the box giving it a bit of dimension.  Begin creating and shaping your flowers.  For the blue flower use the Arianna Blooms Cling Stamp set and Die.  Stamp the image using Gray Flannel ink once onto a piece of blue patterned paper from the Posy Patch Collection. Ink the centre and edge of each blossom using Zeal Teal ink.   Use all of the flower pieces to create one blossom with a tight centre.  Moving along to the yellow blooms.  Use the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set and die to create these blooms.  Stamp the images once onto a yellow patterned paper from the paper collection using Pistachio ink.  Ink the centres of each bloom with the Cantaloupe color, and the tips of the petals ink with Dandelion colored ink.  Shape the largest flower pictured using the largest stamped image as well as the one a size smaller.  Create a second yellow flower using the mid sized image and the one the next size down.  Adhere gold seed beads to the centre of each of the yellow flowers.  For the purple flower, use the Sun Kissed Fleur Cling Stamp Set and coordinating die.  Ink and stamp the images once using Gray Flannel ink and a purple patterned paper from the paper collection.  Ink the centres and edges of the three mid sized flowers with purple ink.  Shape and adhere prills to the centre.  Lastly, for the roses  stamp three sets of the Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set onto a patterned pink paper in the collection  and ink the centres with Memento Rose Bud ink, and the petal edges with Angel Pink.  Use two of each sized flower to create a large full rose with a tight centre. Begin with the smaller flowers to create a tight bud, and work your way out using the larger flowers.   Next, for the second rose, use the same technique until you have a small sized rose perfect to add to the bottom of the cluster.  For the leaves use one stamping of the Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set stamped in Olive Grove ink onto a green patterned paper in the paper collection.  Cut using the coordinating die and then ink the edges with the New Sprout colored ink.   Shape using shaping tools and water.  Lastly, stamp one stamping of the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set leaves using New Sprout ink and a lighter green patterned paper from the Posy Patch paper collection.  Ink edges slightly with the same color, and proceed to shape.  You are now ready to create your flower cluster.  Once you are happy with the flower and leaf arrangement, adhere to box.  While drying, stamp and die cut several butterflies in Gray Flannel ink onto a pale yellow patterned paper from the same paper collection.  Using your finger, apply stickles to each butterfly.  Once dry, shape and apply to the flower cluster.  For the finishing step, drape a piece of lace around the cross, tucking it behind a few of the leaves and having it drape down through and behind the sentiment panel.  You are now ready to display as a piece of Easter decor, or use as a treat box to fill and surprise someone special!

This project has been shared in the following challenges...
The Crafter's Cafe Challenge Blog..."Easter"
Crafting by Designs..."April Anything Goes Challenge"
Creative Moments Challenges..."Anything But a Card"
Decorate to Celebrate..."Anything Goes"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes"

Add a Little Dazzle Dazzling Diva Challenge..."Anything Goes/Spring"
Creative Card Crew..."Handmade Flowers"
Deep Ocean Challenge Blog..."Spring/Easter"
Die Cuttin' Divas..."Anything Goes"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Boots Challenges..."Easter"
Creative Cutting Challenge..."Easter"
Make My Monday..."Flowers"
Ohhh La La Challenges..."Easter"
Pile it On Challenge Blog..."Easter/Spring" 
DL Art..."Easter"
613 Avenue Create..."Anything Goes"
Sentimental Sundays..."Springtime Flowers"
That Craft Place..."Easter/Spring"
My Sheri Crafts..."Cross, Bunnies or Eggs"
Crafts 4 Eternity..."Easter"
Polkadoodles..."Use a Die"

Peacock Treat Box

It's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!

So happy you are able to stop by and visit with me today!

I hope you've been enjoying all of the design team creations featuring the Peacock Paisley Collection. I am so blessed to be working with such a creative and accomplished bunch!

This week I decided that I wanted to create something fun and a little out of the ordinary!

I started searching the web for a peacock SVG cutting file and found the cutest treat box!

I immediately knew this was something I could work with...only I was going to give it a Heartfelt Creations touch!

Are you ready?

How fun is that!

Wouldn't you love receiving some chocolates, or nail polish, or gift cards in a fun peacock treat box like this?  Wouldn't it immediately brighten your day and bring a smile to your face!?!

Here's a bit of a close up of the body portion and some of the elements...

You can see all the shimmer and shine I've added to the flowers using Stickles, and the feathers on the body as well.  I had originally added just the jewels to the tail feathers when I asked my hubby to come take a peek...he insisted that it needed a little more bling...huh?  LOL

He never pays attention to that sort of stuff!

I usually get a "that looks nice" and that's the end of the conversation.

Well, I decided to add a few sequins to the tail feathers as well...and I do declare that I do believe hubby was on to something!

I've given this peacock the Heartfelt Creations twist by turning one of the stamped images into the feathery tail feathers that you see on the top.  I've also used several other stamped images directly behind the body treat box. When you are working with SVG cutting files, it's sometimes fun to think outside the box and see how you can incorporate other elements such as stamped images, other die cuts, etc.  In this case, using the stamped images as tail feathers, the whole creation has been taken up a notch.  The peacock now has an airy and feathery look. (You can find full instructions on how this project has been created at the end of this blog post.)  

Well, I hope you've enjoyed today's share...not sure we can claim this as a beautiful moment...but a fun one at least!

I hope that I've been able to inspire you, and hopefully bring a smile to your face!

There are so many more wonderful and inspiring projects on the Heartfelt Creations blog.  

Be sure to stop by and take a peek...and maybe you'll even get a teaser on the next new collection coming in April. 

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-252  Peacock Paisley Paper Collection
HCPC-3661  Feathery Peacock Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3658  Daisy Flourish Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3657  Feathered Daisy Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3656  Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760   Delightful Daisy Die
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Fleurette Bloom Peacock Palace SVG cutting file, Silhouette Cameo electronic die cutting machine,  Black Versafine Ink, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils (011, 043, 046, 048, 051, 055, 062, 063, 064, 072, 074), Spectrum Noir Blending Solution, Spectrum Noir blending stump, assorted colored jewels, Diamond Stickles, Patina Stickles, BigShot manual die cutting machine, white card stock, sequins, scissors, finger dauber, Dandelion Memento ink

Begin by choosing the papers from the paper collection that you wish to use for each piece of the peacock in the SVG cutting file and cut using your electronic die cutting machine.  Set aside pieces.  Stamp seven stampings of the large floral image in the Daisy Flourish Cling Stamp Set onto blue and green patterned paper in the Peacock Paisley Collection using black ink.  Color using blendable pencils and blending solution. Fussy cut each piece.  Now stamp several stampings of the Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set using black ink on white card stock.  Color the centres only using a finger dauber and yellow ink. Die cut using the coordinating die.  (You will need seven double small flowers for the ends of the peacock tail feathers, seven single large/mid sized flowers to use between the tail feathers, as well as one mid sized flower paired to create a double bloom to use at the base of the peacock's tail.)  Shape the flowers that need shaping, and create the double blooms.  Apply prills to the centre of each small double flower.   Adhere them to the matching flower on the stamped Daisy Flourish image.  Adhere the large/mid sized flowers to the stamped image as well.  Moving along, stamp one stamping of the large flower image in the Feathered Daisy Cling Stamp Set as well as two stampings of the feather image in the Feathery Peacock Cling Stamp Set onto the same blue/green paper from the paper collection you have been using to create the tail feathers. Color each of these and again blend with blending solution and fussy cut.  Follow SVG cutting file directions to put together the treat box for the peacock's body.  Adhere two largest pieces of the tail together.  Now lay out the seven stamped images you've completed making sure that the smaller double flowers are to the top of the tail and the large flowers are peeking through the areas where they will be visible when the next layer of tail feathers are added.  Once you are happy with the arrangement, adhere them to the two larger tail pieces that you have already put together.  Proceed to add the last two small tail pieces to the rest of the tail and assemble and adhere the rest of the project. Once your project is completely assembled,  take the two feather images and adhere them to the bottom portion of the tail near the opening of the treat box.  Now adhere the flower stamped image over top the feather images directly in the centre of the treat box.  Apply the last shaped flower to the stamped image over the matching stamped flower at the base of the tail. Add a jewel to the centre of this flower. Continue to add jewels to the centres of each of the cut outs in the peacocks tail, as well to each of the larger flowers peeking through the tail feathers. Add some sequins to the tail feathers where you desire.   Apply Diamond Stickles to each daisy on the creation, and  Patina Stickles to the feather cut outs on the body on the treat box.  Add a special treat to the box and have fun presenting this unique packaging to a special friend or family member!

This project has been shared in the following challenges...

Papertake Weekly..."A Cut Above"  (I've used fussy cutting and die cutting)
Party Time Tuesdays..."Anything Goes"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
Craft My Life..."Anything But a Card"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Melonheadz Friends..."Animals"
Not Just Cards Challenge Blog..."Anything Goes"
Stamps and Fun = Creativity..."Feathers" 
Crafting by Designs..."Flowers with a Twist" 
Decorate to Celebrate..."Anything Goes"
Inky Impressions..."Bold and Bright"
Whimsy Stamps Challenge..."Use a Die Cut"
Cosmic Strawberry Cosmic Color Challenge..."Color Challenge (photo shown below)

Let's Try a Mini Album She Said...

Hello, Hello, Hello!

Welcome, Welcome, Welcome!
It's a Heartfelt Creations Tuesday today!  Gotcha!
We decided to go live early today!  *wink wink*

Here in Manitoba, Canada we're still experiencing some really cold temperatures and wind chills with the indication that temperatures are to moderate later this week!  Last week the kids had maybe two outdoor recesses the entire week...it's been that cold!

-40 degree Celsius windchill days are just not days to spend anytime outside!

 My heart goes out to those teachers with all those cooped up children though!

So I thought to myself...we need a dose of spring in a big way this week and what better way to bring it on than to create an extra special project with the Heartfelt Creations Butterfly Medley Collection!

I hope you've been enjoying this collection as much as I have.  

I recently purchased The Cinch binding machine and decided that with all this bitter cold it was time to sit down and play with it a little.  So, I said to myself...let's try a 6"x6" mini album!

I've been wanting to sit down and create one for quite some time, however several of the designers that I work with are so accomplished when it comes to mini albums, I was sorta hesitant to post one.

But...nothing ventured, nothing gained!

So here goes nothing...

We'll begin with the front cover...seems like the perfect place to start!  LOL

(All of the instructions for how to create this cover will be found on the bottom of this post.  For the remainder of the album I will give you a page by page tour and let you know how the pages were built in the post.  All of the dies, stamps, etc. that have been used in this creation are also listed in the supplies list at the bottom with the cover instructions as well.)

....and how about a close up of the flowers on the front cover...

Oh I can hardly wait for some purple flowers to spring up in my flower bed!

Don't they just bring happiness to your heart?

Moving along to the pages in the mini.

(You will find a measurement/cutting guide at the end of the post as well for all of the pockets you see on the pages.)

Inside the front cover..

 I began by choosing and cutting paper for the inside of the front and back covers as I wanted them to match in the end. Ink all edges in a brown colored ink...(all of the papers from the paper collection in this project have been inked with brown, however this is personal preference).  Adhere the mat to the first inside cover using scor tape.  I've then created a pocket on the left side of the cover with black card stock and matted it with patterned paper from the paper collection. I've added a decorative strip on the edge of the pocket for an extra special detail.  Heartfelt Creations makes it so easy to create a quick and beautiful mini album.  All of the papers coordinate and the pre made card panels make it so fast and simple to make photo mats and tag embellishments.  I've included 2 card panels in the cover pocket that can be used for matting smaller photos or as journaling cards as well as one of the small tags. I've matted the small card panels with solid yellow card stock for a bit of a pop of color.  For a bit of interest and to keep things organized, I've clipped them with the cutest clip I found in the local dollar store.

Here's a quick peek at the matted cards that are contained in the pocket...

Next to the inside cover I've created a shaped page card...I've actually cheated a little by using a Silhouette cutting file.  I've cut the design once in black card stock, a second time using the patterned paper I've chosen and then a third time as a mirrored image in a different patterned paper to cover the second side of the shape.  The three layers just gives the page a little extra stability.  You would also be able to cut this page from chipboard should you desire to do so.  Remember to ink all of the edges of the patterned paper with brown colored ink.

Moving along to the next page...

Here I've chosen one of the square pre made card panels to mat the base page.  You will have to trim it slightly.  I've created a pocket that reaches half way up the page and again matted it in a different paper.  I've adhered a large tag from the paper collection to the pocket, making sure to just put adhesive on the portion that I need to have adhered to the pocket.  I've then fussy cut the flower and butterfly image from another card panel and adhered to the top of the pocket with 3D pop dots.  I've once again cut a smaller card panel and matted it with a green card stock and put it inside the pocket.  I thought that a colorful paper clip would make a cute accent piece to the album and have used it to keep the cards in place on both sides of the page.

Let's take a quick peek at the background page mat as well as the pocket card...

...and as we flip the page...

I've used one of the square pre made card panels trimmed to 5 3/4" x 5 3/4" inches again to mat the back of the full card base.  I've once again created another pocket on the left hand side of the page.  I've trimmed a piece of patterned paper to use as a decorative mat on the pocket.  A matching small pre made card panel has been matted in purple card stock and once again can be used to mat a photo on the back, or to journal a memory. I've also adhered a die cut shape behind the area where the photo mat/journal card to give the page a bit of interest when the card has been removed.

Here's a peek of the die cut shaped and pocket card exposed...

 To add a touch of variety to the mini album I've incorporated a half base page to the right.

  I've matted the black base with a purple colored card stock and then again with a decorative patterned paper that is complimentary to the left side of the page.  I've fussy cut some purple flowers from a piece of patterned paper and then put adhesive on the side and bottom allowing them to be used as a pocket as well for the large tag as shown.

...and here's a look at the back side of the half page...

I've chosen to leave the second side of the half page blank as I loved the beauty of the script on this patterned paper.  The option is there to mount a photo on the page, or leave as is!

...and now opposite this half page...

I've used a die cut to create an elegant pocket on the bottom corner.
I've stamped a butterfly image from the collection onto a small pre made card panel and colored it using Spectrum Noir markers.  

Moving along to the next few pages...

On the left hand page, I've created a larger pocket to once again hold some pocket cards.
The adjoining shaped page is once again a cut file from the Silhouette design store.  It has been created in the same fashion as mentioned for the first shaped page.  Once again it has the three layers to give it some extra stability.  I've left this page blank as it makes a unique focal point.

Here's a quick peek at the stamped journaling cards from in the pocket.

For the next page, I've once again created one that is just a half.

Isn't this polka dotted paper so cheery and fun!
I decided to not cover it up and once again leave both the opposite page and the half available for matting a special photo or memento.

...and here's the other side of the half page...

I've once again fussy cut some flowers from a piece of paper from the collection and turned it into a pocket.  The little insert card was actually a piece of scrap that I thought would be perfect to journal on!  Love the little sentiment on it!

The sentiment is actually repeated on the next page I'm about to share with you.
It's the same shaped page that I just shared with you just before the half page...only I've turned it into a pocket!

I've used a longer piece of left over paper to create a tag to place in the pocket.
Again, you can journal or just leave as pretty eye candy!

...and we're moving ahead to the last page and the back cover...

For the last page I've once again used a pre made card panel from the collection and trimmed it to
5 3/4"x 5 3/4".  I've added some corner die cuts to frame the image as it's just too pretty to cover up with anything.  Before adhering the bottom corner die cut, I've cut out one of the sentiments and adhered it to the page.  The back cover is identical to the first inside cover, the pocket has just been added to the opposite side.  Once again I've used pre made card panels and trimmed them to various sizes to act as photo mats or journaling cards.

...and last of all is the outside back cover...I've left it very plain with just some pretty patterned paper...

 
 I think a mini album like this would make a beautiful prayer journal, or a record keeper of your flower garden with some beautiful pictures.  The ideas are endless.  It would be the perfect gift for a friend or loved one!

I hope you've enjoyed this little tour!
I know it's been quite photo heavy...and a tad wordy!
Thanks again for stopping by, and be sure to check out the other creations on the Heartfelt Creations blog for more gorgeous inspiration by the rest of the design team!

Until next time...

Mini Album Covers (outside design)
chipboard - cut 2 pieces 6"x 6" each
black card stock - cut 2 pieces 8"x 8" each
black card stock - cut 2 pieces 5 3/4"x 5 3/4" each
patterned designer paper - cut 2 pieces 5 3/4" x 5 3/4"
*see end of blog post for in detail instructions on completing the front cover

Base Pages
Base Pages - black card stock - 6"x 6" - cut 3
Small Shaped Base Page - black card stock  - cut 1 black and 2 patterned paper (one mirrored)
Large Shaped Base Page - black card stock - cut 2 black and 4 patterned paper (two mirrored)
Silhouette Cutting Files - Design #69292,  Design #69289
Half Base Page - black card stock - 3" x 6" - cut 2
Full Base Page Decorative Mats  -  5 3/4" x 5 3/4"

Page Pockets
Small Side Page Pockets - black card stock - 7" x 2 1/2" - score at 1/2" on three sides to form pocket
Half Page Pocket (use for bottom or side pockets) - black card stock - 3 1/2" x 7 " - score at 1/2" on three sides to form pocket
Simple Pocket - to create a simple pocket, mat a small card panel onto black card stock and then place adhesive on three sides leaving one without adhesive to form pocket opening

Product Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-251  Butterfly Medley Paper Collection
HCPC-3654  Botanical Swirls Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3653  Botanical Rose Bouquet Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3652  Botanical Wings Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3651  Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-758  Botanical Wings Die
HCD2-751  Cut Mat Create 2A Die
HCD2-752  Cut Mat Create 2B Die
HCD1-729  Decorative Blossom Corner Die
HCD1-743  Raindrops on Roses Die
TSMP707  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP507  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Elderberry
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
368770  Scor Pal Measuring and Scoring Board
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  scor tape,  card stock - white, black, yellow, blue, pink and purple, ribbons - assorted widths and colors coordinating  to paper pack, Stampin Up Ink - Summer Sun &  Basic Black,  Memento Ink - Elderberry, Sweet Plum, Grape Jelly, LuLu Lavender & Bamboo Leaves, Versa Color Pine Cone ink,  yellow glass seed beads, butterfly dangling charm, Big Shot manual die cutting machine, water mister bottle, flower shaping tools, The Cinch binding machine, 1" binding coil,  doily, Silhouette Design Store cutting files for shaped pages, decorative clips, finger daubers, Crop a dile hole punch

*Instructions provided are for front cover only.  For detailed instructions and photos for pages included in mini album,  please see my personal blog.  Cut a 6"x6" piece of chipboard for base of front cover.  Cut an 8"x8" piece of black card stock.  Scor at 1" on all four sides of black card stock.  Mitre the corners  and apply scor tape to where card stock will fold over chipboard.  Adhere to chipboard to totally cover front of album.  Cut a 5 3/4"x5 3/4" square from black card stock to finish the inside of the cover.  Adhere.  Next, trim the "Life is Good" square card panel from the Butterfly Medley paper collection to measure 5 3/4"x 5 3/4", ink with brown color and adhere to front cover.  Locate the small card panel with the purple flowers on the top and bottom with the purple butterflies fluttering around the floral clusters.  Locate the second small card panel of the same design.  Ink each edge of both panels with brown colored ink. Cut the second matching small card panel in half.  Using the bottom half to create a pocket, fussy cut the flower and butterfly images along the top area only leaving the sides in tact where the designs end...now apply scor tape to the three straight edges of the half cut panel and match up with full card panel and adhere.  The pocket should now be created.  Adhere a white doily to the side of the mini album cover just under the sentiment on the side closest to the binding.  Now adhere the pocket card to the front cover of mini album covering par of the doily.  Die cut two of the straight decorative borders from the Cut Mat Create 2A die set.  Adhere one to the top of the pocket card and one to the bottom.  Stamp flowers using Elderberry Memento ink.  Apply various shades of purple Memento inks listed above to each bloom.  (Each flower has been inked differently for this creation using different combinations of the mentioned ink colors, giving them a each a slightly different tone and slightly different color depth.) Die cut flowers using coordinating die. Shape two 3 layered large flowers, two 2 layered midsized flowers and two single layered flowers.  Create layered centres for each flower using yellow glass seed beads.  Arrange on cover and once happy with arrangement glue down using Zip Dry Glue.  Using green patterned paper from the collection, stamp leaves in brown ink and using a finger dauber apply Bamboo Leaves Memento colored ink lightly to centre and around edges.  Shape leaves and add to floral cluster.  Cut one large tag from the collection along with 2 smaller tags.  Hole punch tags and add ribbon.  Cut varying sized and colored ribbons to add to the binding rings on the side of the mini album...using more or less ribbon for the look you desire.  Add dangling  butterfly charm to top binding ring.  You are now ready to bless someone with a beautiful mini album for their precious photos and memories....or maybe you'd like to keep for yourself!

This project has been shared in the following challenges...
Craft My Life..."Anything But a Card"
Card Mania Challenges..."Spring"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Boots Challenges..."Anything But a Card"
Eureka Stamps..."Anything But a Card"
Imagination Crafts..."Anything Goes"
Not Just Cards Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Stamp and Create..."Is it Spring Yet"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Add a Ribbon"
Party Time Tuesdays..."Anything Goes"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"
My Sheri Crafts..."Welcome Spring"