Together We Have It All...

Happy Hump Day!

Have you been enjoying the current collection by Heartfelt Creations....the Winking Frogs?

I love them!

This week I decided to incorporate a few different dies from a few past collections on my project! 

I've used a decorative die from the Everyday Heroes Die Collection, the Fleur Pocket Dies from the Flip Fold Album Collection, as well as the heart shape from the Timeless Amour Die set.

Allow me to show you...

I did a bunch of layering on this particular creation.  I loved the smaller, rectangular premade card embellishment panel with the fiddle'n frog and decided that he really needed to serenade the adorable frogs in love!  They were cut from one of the premade card panels within the collection.  

I stamped the lily pads and flowers and then heat embossed them with Stampendous Frantage Aged Hunter Embossing Powder.  It's a beautiful blend of greens and golds that leave a wonderful texture as well.  After embossing and die cutting the stamped images, I took the lily pads and sprinkled a little bit more around the edges and heated the pieces from underneath so the embossing powder didn't fly off.  

The flowers were sponged with light green and pink ink and then shaped.  I've added some pink Stickles to the tips of the flowers, prills to the centers and then a touch of Stickles to the prills as well.  

Here's a closer peek...

This collection is so cute and romantic, isn't it!!!

The rest of the design team have come up with some incredible creations again this week, so be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for more inspiration!
What have you been creating with the Winking Frog Collection...or any other Heartfelt Creations Collection for that matter!  Feel free to leave me a link in the comments with your creations...I'd love to pop in for a visit!

Until next time...

Project Instructions & Supplies
HCDP1-264  Winking Frog Paper Collection
HCPC-3725  Water Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-790  Water Lily Die
HCD1-778  Fleur Borders and Pocket Dies
HCD1-761  Everyday Heroes Die
HCD1-728  Timeless Amour Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP707  Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP704  Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout
159723  Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854  Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
85-glitter  Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
ANC821  Hot Mama Prills

Other Products Used:  BigShot die cutting machine, Spellbinders - Majestic Square, Pink Taffeta Stickles, pop dots, Stampendous Aged Hunter Embossing Enamel, green sequins, scor tape, scissors, paper trimmer, VersaFine Black ink, VersaColor Pine Cone ink, white card stock, heat tool, Stampin Up Positively Pink ink, sponge daubers

For full instructions on how to shape the water lily, please see this video tutorial.

Locate 6"x6" premade card panel with the floating frog, narrow premade card panel with the frog playing fiddle, and small premade card panel with frogs in love as shown.  Ink all edges using a brown ink.  Turn square card panel so that the floating frog is on the side of the card where the narrow panel will be placed.  Layer the narrow piece over the square card panel as shown and adhere.  Cut out the circle frog image from the small card panel and set aside.  Die cut the decorative die from the Everyday Heroes die from a light green patterned paper and ink edges with brown ink.  Using the dark green patterned paper die cut the large die from the Spellbinders Majestic Squares, as well as two hearts from the Timeless Amour Collection.  Die cut two of the smaller Fleur corner die cuts from a light patterned paper, and ink edges with a brown colored ink.  Adhere dark green square base die cut to card as shown, then the decorative die on top of it.  Adhere corner dies to card as shown.  Adhere circular frog image using pop dots centered over decorative die cut.  Adhere heart die cuts as shown.  Locate sentiment in paper collection, trim, ink edges with brown colored ink and apply to card with pop dots.  Stamp water lilies and lily pads onto white card stock and heat emboss with embossing enamel.  Die cut using coordinating dies.  Sprinkle a bit of loose embossing enamel around the edge of each lily pad.  Heat from underneath the die cut until enamel melts. Once cooled, add some light green ink to centers and ink edges with a darker green ink. Shape lily pads slightly, and adhere to card using pop dots.  Ink the center areas of the water lilies with a pink ink, and the outer tips with a light green ink.  Shape, layer and adhere to card as shown.  Adhere prills to flower centers, Stickles to tips, sequins as desired and glitter to all swirls around frog with fiddle. 

Wedding Presentation Box

Have you ever walked through the dollar store and found something that you were drawn to and felt you needed to alter it to give it some extra pizazz?  That's exactly what I thought as I was walking through the small bridal section and spotted a gift presentation box set.  The set contained three small jewelry sized boxes and just sat there begging to be fancied up a bit!

Well...and since it's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday today...you know where I'm going with this don't you!  LOL
You can make anything pretty with the Heartfelt Creations touch!
So I set about to giving one of those sad white little boxes a new lease on life...a little tissue paper, embossing powder, some fantastic die cuts and flowers....

...and voila...

I decided to go with a lace and rose theme for this creation.
(Stick with me and I'll share a quick tutorial with you on how I achieved that lace look on the box with tissue paper, stamped images and heat embossing!)
Wedding season is just around the corner and I thought it would be great to create something a little different for your presentation cheque or gift card.

Believe it or not, most of this project has been created with the "Cascading Fuchsia" collection.  The "I Want it All Kit" has sold out, however you can still grab all these fabulous items individually.  The gorgeous decorative oval die is an absolute must have...it's so elegant!  And, the fuchsia stamps and dies are ones that you will never be sorry you have in your collection.  The roses on this gift box have actually been created with the fuchsia stamps and dies!  (I've included a link to a Heartfelt tutorial on shaping roses in my instructions at the end of this blog post...and while the die may be different...the technique is the same!) 

Here's a close up look at the roses...

I love how the white embossing powder pulls out the veining in the fuchsia stamp and makes them look so elegant!  And a touch of tulle and some pearls were just the perfect finishing bridal elements!

Now, I promised you a quick tutorial on how I achieved that look of lace on the box...it's not a new technique by any means...but it's pretty quick and simple but looks fantastic once it's done!
I so wish I'd had time to work on a matching card, because this technique would look so awesome on a matching card as well.

On with the tutorial..

Cut your tissue paper a bit larger than the size of the lid you're wishing to cover.  Make sure you have enough to wrap around all sides both inside and outside.  Using a white ink, stamp the fuchsia image onto the tissue paper...sprinkle with embossing powder and heat emboss.  Then repeat as many times as necessary to fill the background of your tissue paper.

Here's a photo of what your finished tissue paper will look like...

...next you will need to crumple this tissue paper up ...that's what gives you the beautiful texture later when you apply the tissue paper to the box...

....next you'll have to reopen the tissue paper gently, being careful to resist the urge to smooth it out...you'll want all those wrinkles...

You are now ready to apply the tissue paper with Modge Podge and a foam brush...you will just need a thin layer of the glue...

...begin with applying Modge Podge to just the top of the box and set your tissue paper onto the glue.  Try not to smooth out the paper, but rather pat it down so you keep the creases in the paper.

 Make sure that it is adhered everywhere and then move along to the long outside edges of the box. Moving along to the short ends, tuck the corners in as you do when wrapping a present and then add a touch more glue over the folds and adhere the tissue paper.  If your tissue is uneven now when you have all the outer sides covered, trim so the tissue is basically the same length all the way around.  This will leave you with the neatest finish inside the box as possible.  Again, starting with the longest sides on the inside, apply glue and then adhere tissue to sides.  Proceed with all edges.  Now, I had a bit of glue squish onto the bottom of the inside, so I cut a piece of white card stock just slightly smaller than the size of the lid and then adhered it to the in
side of the lid to cover up any glue overage that may appear. 

You now have a pretty, lace look gift box that you can embellish any way you choose...for really any occasion you choose!

Thanks so much for stopping by!
I hope I've been able to inspire you today!
For more fantastic inspiration, be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog!

And...psssttt...I have another Heartfelt Creations blog post coming tomorrow featuring another any occasion card!  So stay tuned!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCPC-3671  Fuchsia Clusters Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3668  Cascading Fuchsia Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-763  Cascading Fuchsia Die
HCD1-762  Decorative Oval Die
HCPC-3651  Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-758  Botanical Wings Die
HCD2-752  Cut Mat Create 2B Die
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue
159723  Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854  Art Institute - Metal Glue Tip

Other Products Used:  small gift box, Stampin Up White ink, Zing white embossing powder, Modge Podge, white tissue paper, white card stock, Stampin Up pearls, BigShot die cutting machine, heat tool, white tule, sponge paint brush, water, water mist bottle, Elmer's Spray adhesive

Cut a piece of white tissue paper larger than the box cover you will be covering.  Starting at the edge of the tissue paper begin stamping the chosen image (I have used the swirl fuchsia image from the Fuchsia Clusters Cling Stamp Set) onto the tissue paper with white ink.  Once you have stamped the image, cover with white embossing powder, shake off and then heat emboss.  Repeat this step until you have your pattern completely covering the tissue paper. Next, crumple tissue paper into a ball.  Straighten out slightly, however do not smooth our wrinkles.  Apply a thin layer of Modge Podge to the top of the box cover and adhere the patterned tissue paper over top making sure to have enough overhang to cover the outer and inner edges.  Next adhere Modge Podge to the longest sides of the box and adhere tissue paper.  For the shorter edges of the box, apply Modge Podge to the sides and fold tissue paper edges as though you were gift wrapping a present.  Trim overhang tissue paper to be close to the same size as possible all around the box for as clean a look as possible for the inner edges of the box.  Apply Modge Podge to each edge and fold tissue paper inside.  Measure the dimensions of your gift box and cut a small white piece of cardstock slightly smaller than the measurement.  Adhere this piece of card stock to the inside top of the box to hide any messy mechanics that may have happened during brushing on the Modge Podge.  Set aside cover to dry completely.  Next using a manual die cutting machine cut one decorative oval.  Using a spray adhesive, apply to top cover of gift box.  Die cut two vining floral corners from the Cut Mat Create 2B die and apply one full die cut to one corner and set aside the second die cut to use later.  Stamp the Cascading Fuchsia cling stamp set several times and heat emboss with white embossing powder.  Die cut using the Cascading Fuchsia die.  Using the Deluxe Flower shaping kit along with some water mist, create three roses varying in size.  For a tutorial on shaping roses please see here.  Adhere a small piece of tulle to the corner where you have already applied the vining corner.  Adhere two roses among the tulle.  Going back to the second vining corner die cut, using a scissor, trim into smaller sections.  Adhere the third rose to the opposite corner of the floral cluster.  Adhere the smaller vining sections around the single rose.  Using white ink, stamp the two leaves from the Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set, and once again heat emboss using white embossing powder.  Add leaves to the floral cluster.  Lastly, add small pearls to the centre of each intricate design in the decorative oval and larger pearls to each of the flower centres in the vining die cuts.  Bring on the wedding season...your presentation is sure to stand out in this beautiful gift box which will be treasured for years.   

A Regal Celebration

Hi there!

I'm back today with another creative project with Heartfelt Creations!  I once again have been playing with the Peacock Paisley Collection!

The beautiful colors, shapes and flowers are stunning!

I decided to create a card that was fit for any type of regal celebration you may need a card on hand for.  Perfect for an anniversary, a promotion, special birthday, retirement, etc.  

Here's how it came out...

...and here's a close up of part of the flower cluster...

Since the daisy is my favorite flower of all time, (and yes I'd seriously rather have a bouquet of daisies than roses), I have absolutely fallen in love with this stamp and die set!

This is such a playful collection and I love the whimsical swirls and paisley shapes!

I've used embossing enamel, stickles and lumiere pearl paint to bring the whole card up a notch...giving it a very rich and regal shine.  

Well, that's all for me today...short and sweet!

Please do stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog to check out the other gorgeous creations the team have been busy making for your inspiration.  Each and every one of us tries so hard to bring forward a creation that will inspire you to make something of your own....the designers really do craft from the heart!

Until next time...

Product Supplies and Instructions

HCDP1-252 Peacock Paisley Paper Collection
HCPC-3653 Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3660 Peacock Swirls Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760 Delightful Daisies Die
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink
TSMP704 New Sprout Memento Ink
TSMP103 Cantaloupe Memento Ink
SMP001 Rubber Stamp Mat Pad
273900 Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  scor tape, Stampin Up Basic Black ink,  Gray Flannel Memento ink, Dandelion Memento Ink,  Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils 045, 046, 011, 086, Spectrum Noir blending stumps, Spectrum Noir Blending solution, Gold Stickles, finger daubers, BigShot die cutting machine, Spellbinders Classic Ovals (Lg), Stampin Up Lumiere Acrylic Pearl White Paint, Aged Hunter Stampendous Frantage Embossing Enamel, heat tool, 3D pop dots, flower shaping tools and mat

Locate the printed peacock image shown on one of the 12x12 papers in the collection.  Cut out the image just slightly smaller than the 5"x7" card front, allowing a white border of the card front to show around the edges.  Sprinkle embossing enamel onto the four corners of the image and melt onto paper using heat tool.  Using the second largest oval die, die cut the lower corner of the paper as shown in example, setting aside the die cut piece to use  later.  Die cut a white oval using the next smaller oval die.  Stamp the small flower image onto the white oval using the small stamp in the Peacock Swirls Cling Stamp set.  Once dry, color the image using blendable pencils and blending solution.  Pop the white image die cut onto the green die cut using 3D pop dots.  Being careful to match up the dimensional piece with the opening in the card, adhere the popped up die cut to the card base.  Using pop dots, apply the card panel to the card front as well.  Stamp flowers in gray ink and once dry, die cut using the coordinating die. Color the petals using a yellow blending pencil and blend with solution.  Ink the centres of the flowers using the orange (cantaloupe) colored ink.  Ink each of the petal tips with a yellow color.  Shape flowers as shown.  Once flowers are shaped, brush each one with a coat of pearl white acrylic paint.  Stamp leaves in light green ink and die cut once dried as well.  Ink all edges with a darker green ink and shape. Locate the decorative border as seen on the bottom of the card in the paper pack and trim to fit the bottom of the card.  Cut out the sentiment you wish to use from the paper pack as well and apply.  Arrange the leaves and flowers into a cluster.  Once happy with the arrangement adhere to card.  Lastly, apply stickles to the petals of each flower with your finger tip.  Then apply a small amount of stickles straight from the bottle onto the tip of each shaped flower, as well as the centres.  Don't forget to apply stickles to the stamped image as well.  You are now ready for the next celebratory occasion that requires a regal looking greeting card!

There's Only One You

Greetings!

I'm so excited today because it's a new reveal day with Heartfelt Creations!

Have you seen the sneak peeks?

This is such a fun and stunningly gorgeous collection!

Here's a little bit about it....

Brighten your world with the sparkling colors and mesmerizing motifs of Peacock Paisley, the exquisite spring release from Heartfelt Creations.  This lush collection sparkles with jewel tones of topaz, sapphire, amber, emerald and turquoise.  The artistic flair of exotic peacocks, intricate paisleys, frilled feathers and delightful daisies will captivate your imagination and energize your creativity.  Six sumptuous sets of intricately designed, deeply etched red rubber stamps are the perfect companions to a vibrant paper collection that is overflowing with card fronts, cut apart pages, vivid artwork, pre-designed layouts and beautifully layered backgrounds.  The Delightful Daisy Die cuts 7 perfect floral layers with one pass through your cutting system.  Whether you want to preserve life's most beautiful moments, create with mixed media techniques or design keepsake cards, you'll be proud as a peacock to present the sophisticated elegance of Peacock Paisley.

Now when I think of peacocks, I think of beautiful and gorgeous over the top birds!

The colors that these birds display are absolutely amazing!

I've tried to capture this in this weeks card...including the feeling of their large open show when they strut around with their plume feathers on display...you'll see what I'm talking about in just a moment!

I fancied to do some coloring with my Spectrum Noir blendable pencils on the image that I chose to work with.  I always think they lend themselves to a softer coloring than the markers.

Of course I also wanted to add some sparkle and shine to the creation to mimic the gorgeous shine a peacock has when the sunlight hits it's open feathers!  I've tried to accomplish that look with Stickles and sequins!

I found a sentiment that I thought fit the card just perfectly..."There's Only One You" ...it's a message that would be perfectly paired with a peacock image to send to that friend who is just all around fun, over the top and whose personality is larger than life!

Enough description!

Let's take a look at how this creation came out!

When I saw the half circle die in my stash, I knew that I need to use it as a card topper to give the card a certain presence.  I also thought it really resembled the look of the fan shape of the peacock's tail and that it would really make the flowers pop at the top of the card!

Here's a closer look at the grouping...

I just love all the shimmer and shine on this card!
I've included all the supplies and directions on how I've created this card for you at the end of this blog post should you be interested...

For more creativity and beautiful creations with this unique collection, be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog to see where the other design team members have gone with their imaginations!  I promise you won't be disappointed!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
 HCDP-252 Peacock Paisley Collection Paper Pack
HCPC-3653 Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3661 Feathery Peacock Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3354 Classic Message Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760 Delightful Daisies Die
HCD1-716 Layered Elegant Swirl Die
ANC851 Rock N' Roll Prills - I'm Amaized
TSMP602 Teal Zeal Memento Ink
TSMP707 Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink
SMP001 Rubber Stamp Pad
273900 Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  scor tape, Zig 2 Way Glue Pen,  sequins, Stampin Up Basic Black ink,  Gray Flannel Memento ink, Dandelion Memento Ink,  Spectrum Noir Colored Pencils 045, 048, 051, 060, 062, 072, 011, Spectrum Noir blending stumps, Spectrum Noir Blending solution, Lindy's Stamp Gang Tibetan Poppy Teal Spray, Patina Stickles, finger daubers, BigShot die cutting machine,  Paper Blossoms Molding Mat,  Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Begin with a 5"x7" card base.  Select the card panel as shown from the paper collection.  Stamp the image, as well as the sentiment on the premade card panel and set aside to dry.  Color image using blendable pencils and blending solution. Adhere card panel to card front. Die cut the half circle portion of the Layered Elegant Swirl Die and cut along bottom to create die cut.  Adhere to card as shown.  Stamp the floral images using Gray Flannel Memento ink.  Allow to dry and die cut using the coordinating die. Using finger daubers, add some yellow ink to the centre of each bloom, and green along the petals.  Shape flowers using water mist bottle and paper blossoms tool kit. Spray each bloom with a heavy coat of Lindy's Stamp Gang spray.  Once flowers are dry, ink each of the tips of the petals with teal colored ink.  Arrange on top of card as shown and adhere with Zip Dry Glue.  Adhere prills to the centre of each flower.  Place some sequins around the image as shown.  Lastly, using your finger tip, add some stickles to the flowers and the tail of the peacock.  You are now ready to lift someone's spirits by sending them this showy and fun card, letting them know that there's no one else like them and you treasure having them in your life!

This card has been shared in the following challenges..
613 Avenue Create..."Anything Goes with twist of Aquamarine" 
A Girls Who Crafts..."Anything Goes"
Country View Challenges..."Anything Goes"
Cards Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
Party Time Tuesdays..."Anything Goes"
Through the Craft Room Door..."Anything Goes"

Birthday Wishes

Welcome to another Wednesday!

Can you believe it's the first Wednesday of the New Year!

I'm so glad you could stop in for a visit...you know that Wednesdays are Heartfelt Creations inspiration day, and I hope you look forward to them as much as I do!

I've created a simple Birthday card for your inspiration this week.  Nothing too frilly or fancy!

Take a look for yourself...

I was in need of some sunshine the day I created this project.  We've had very little of it lately, and the colors of the Majestic Morning Paper Collection just spoke to me with its vibrant colors!

When I spied the bright yellow ribbon in my stash, I knew that I wanted to incorporate it into this creation!

Here's a closer peek at the flowers...

I've simply added three hand shaped flowers to the card panel over top of the printed florals in the vase, giving the card dimension and the feeling of the flowers being real.  As you can see, each flower has been colored using the same colors, however some tips have been colored darker,, some flowers have been shaped tighter, one is layered and two are single etc, to give them each their own individual look...after all, God has not created two identical flowers in nature...so why should we?  LOL

And, for me the icing on the cake is the prills used in the centre of each flower.  To me they take the flowers up a whole notch, making them look so realistic!

If you have never created your own flowers, please do not be hesitant about it!  Emma Lou of Heartfelt Creations has wonderful videos on YouTube that guide you through step by step!  Some of the techniques I've used while creating these blooms can be found in a video here and here!  Once you've given this a try, I promise you will have so much fun and will be so pleasantly surprised how easy it really is!

For the full instructions on how this card was created, I will ask that you please check out the Heartfelt Creations blog...if I send you there, I know that you will also be able to take in the beautiful creations the rest of the design team have created!  Be sure to leave them some blog love on their individual blogs as well...after all, we all love a compliment and would love to hear from you!

Until next time...

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

ABC Challenge..."A is for Anything Goes"
Crafts Galore Encore..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."Anything Patterned Paper Goes"
Die Cut Diva's..."Anything Goes"
Ladybug Crafts..."Say it with Flowers"
Crafting by Designs..."Anything Goes"