Introducing the New Booklet Dies from Heartfelt Creations...

Hello and Welcome!
I'm so excited we get to visit together today!

It's another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday, but...today is a super special release!
There have been a new assortment of specialty dies released today!
Did you have a chance to take in the sneak peek?
If you have, I'm sure you've fallen in love with the Booklet Dies!

When I first saw the Booklet Dies, the first thing I thought was that they would make beautiful Sympathy Cards...both as a die cut shaped booklet card, but also used on a 5"x7" card base.
For this first project, I decided to go with the latter!

...here's a peek at how this project turned out...

I felt the Wild Aster Collection would be a most beautiful floral to cluster for a sympathy arrangement. I began by die cutting the largest Booklet Frame from white card stock, followed by a die cut of the largest Booklet Basics using a dark purple patterned paper within the Wild Aster Collection. I then die cut the next size down in the Booklet Basics from a little purple patterned paper. I inked all of the edges in Ranger Archival Ink - Deep Purple. I scored both booklet pieces down the center. I added the deep purple booklet die cut to the white decorative booklet die cut, first gluing down the center fold, and then along the outer edges so the booklet piece has some flow to it on the top and the bottom, but the sides remain stationary. I've than adhered the next booklet die cut to the larger, but just in the center. I've die cut the book marker from the coordinating dark purple patterned paper and then adhered that to the booklet card as well.

For my next step I die cut two of the smaller decorative die cuts from the Swirly Accent Spray Die. I adhered a die cut to the top of the book, as well as one to the bottom.

Next, I moved onto creating my Wild Aster cluster!
I stamped the largest image from the Wild Aster Spray Cling Stamp Set onto Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper using Ranger Archival Ink - Majestic Violet. I colored it using my Stack and Store Daubers using Ranger Archival Ink - Cactus Flower And Leaf Green. I shaped it slightly using my Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.

Next, I stamped several of the baby's breath style illustration from the same cling stamp set! I chose to stamp it using Ranger Archival Ink - Cactus Flower and opted to not color the image at all, but rather leave it as is to add a softer appearance. Again, I die cut with the coordinating die and shaped slightly using my Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. 

Since I had several different sizes of Aster petals left from a previous project, I opted to mix and match a variety of sizes and then got busy building my floral cluster. I added in leaves as needed and the baby's breath to add in a light and airy appearance. I went with prills for my flower centers and of course sprinkled them with Crystal Clear Glitter for a beautiful sparkle and shine!

For my sentiment I used one of the smaller versions of the arrows from the Arrows and Banner Die. I die cut the arrow from a decorative paper within the Wild Aster Paper Collection, and then snipped off the pointed portion of the die cut, stamped the sentiment from the Cheerful Note Sentiments Cling Stamp Set using Ranger Archival Ink - Deep Purple, and lastly inked the edges in the same color!

For an extra pop of color, I opted to use some of the dark pink flower stamens from the Bright Bead Stamens - Medium as accent pieces in my floral cluster! They are an excellent way of adding some interest, texture and draw the eye to all areas of the card!

I do hope you've enjoyed today's share!
I can't wait to show you the rest of the projects I've created with these fabulous dies!
Be sure to watch for a Facebook LIVE announcement from me towards the end of the week!
And, be sure to pop on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to take in the rest of the gorgeous design team projects...you will leave inspired! I promise!

Until next time...

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.              

Clean and Simple Classic Roses...

Welcome!

I'm so glad you've taken time out of your busy day to visit here today!

I have something a little bit different to share with you...it's a clean and simple design...the type I  usually shy away from...but the larger rose image in the Classic Rose Collection by Heartfelt Creations just deserved to be showcased in a simple fashion where all eyes are drawn to it!

   Add the fact that we're blog hopping this month with Chameleon Markers, and I knew I would just do some coloring and create a very simple Sympathy Card.  

Here's how the project turned out...

I've done some dimensional matting, as well as a touch of dry embossing on the white background paper.  A few sequins and the creation was complete!

Here's a closer look at that gorgeous rose image...

It has been a pure treat pulling out my Chameleon Markers again!  I had not played with them much until it was announced that we would be doing a collaborative hop with Chameleon Markers!  It takes a little to get the hang of these markers, but just as with flower shaping...practice practice and practice will get you there!

My coloring is not as perfect as I would like it to be...but it will get there!

Be sure to hop on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to get all of the details on the giveaways and qualifications to be eligible for the prizes being offered by Heartfelt Creations and Chameleon Markers.  While you're there, be sure to take in the other amazing creations the rest of the design team have created for your inspirations!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

Classic Rose Bouquet Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3754
Sympathy Sentiment Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3377
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854

Other Products Used:  black card stock, white card stock, embossing folder (design unknown), paper trimmer, dimensional foam tape, Chameleon Markers - Crimson Red, Olive Grove, Sky Blue, silver sequins, BigShot die cutting machine, scissors, ATG gun, VersaFine Black Ink

Create a 5"x7" card base using white card stock.  Trim a piece of black card stock just slightly smaller than card base and adhere to card front.  Emboss a white piece of card stock slightly smaller than the black mat and dry emboss using embossing folder and manual die cutting machine.  Adhere to card front using dimensional foam tape.  Stamp rose image onto white card stock using black ink.  Color using Chameleon Markers.  Stamp sentiment under image using black ink.  Trim image down to desired size and mat onto black card stock slightly larger than the image panel.  Using dimensional foam tape adhere to card front.  Using dries clear adhesive, adhere silver sequins to card as shown. 

The New "Botanic Orchid Collection"...

It's another exciting Wednesday with us over at Heartfelt Creations!

The new "Botanic Orchid" collection releases today...and it's so beautiful!

The hummingbird is one of my favorite birds, so this was a huge hit with me to have so many hummers to choose from in all different sizes.

Here's a little more about the collection...

Showy, elegant and graceful, the divine orchid flower is one that is most certainly recognizable for its unique shape and known for taking center stage all on its own!  Heartfelt Creations presents to you their newest collection…The Botanic Orchid.  Overflowing with stunning floral images enveloped in soothing moss like greens, soft sky blues, creamy whites and flowery pinks, alongside rich burgundies and vibrant teals this collection is sure to appeal to any flower enthusiast.  Intricate illustrations and die cuts of orchid blossoms and bouquets, accompanied by delightful hummingbirds and scripted sentiments will have you creating your very own botanical experience with hand shaped orchid flowers bringing a realistic touch to all of your paper creations!  Preprinted sentiments along with those in the stamp collection are ideal for covering a wide range of occasions including weddings, friendship, sickness, encouragement and sympathies.  As one of the oldest flower species in the world, this unusual blossom native to rainforests and jungles has also taken on beautiful meanings relating to each specific orchid color including innocence, grace, joy, respect, admiration, health, happiness and passion, making this the perfect flower to convey a silent but special message for friends and loved ones on any paper creation!  

It just so happened that a friend of ours had his mother pass away during the time I was just starting to play with this new collection.  I thought an orchid and hummingbird sympathy card would be so elegant...so I set to work.  I decided to use the perched hummingbird for the focal point on this card.  I actually created two similar cards...one in color, and one more white on white with silver embossing and just a touch of color.  

Here's the sympathy card that we gifted to our friend...

...and here's the second version I decided to create in a similar design...

I decided to leave the orchids white with just some silver embossing and a touch of yellow ink.  

I've popped up the mat on the card base as well as each layer after that to give this card quite a bit of dimension.  

Here's a closer peek at some of the details...

I added just a hint of microbeads to the centers of the flowers for some shine and interest.  

Of course the hummingbird and the branch he's sitting on have been shaped as well.

I've snipped apart the buds from one of the other images in the collection to add in some dainty fillers around the flowers and behind the hummingbird.  

Be sure to take a look over on the Heartfelt Creations blog!

The other designers have worked really hard to bring you amazingly inspirational cards, layouts and altered art pieces. 

Until next time...

Project Supplies & Instructions

HCPC-3741 Botanic Orchid Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3742 Regal Hummingbird Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3743 Botanic Orchid Bouquet Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3312 Uplifting Scriptures Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7100 Botanic Window Die
HCD1-7101 Botanic Orchid Die
HCD1-7102 Regal Hummingbird Die
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSMP707 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves
TSMP708 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove
TSMP103 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe
TSMP604 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Summer Sky
TSMP506 Memento Dye Ink Pad - Sweet Plum
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles

Other Products Used: smooth white card stock, textured white card stock, pop dots, BigShot die cutting machine, Spellbinders Heirloom Legacy Die, Ranger Extra Fine Silver Embossing Powder, heat tool, Versafine Smokey Grey, silver microbeads, sponge daubers, paper trimmer, scissors

Watch this video for shaping tips and techniques on the botanic orchid flowers.

Begin with a 5"x7" smooth white card base.  Cut a mat from white textured card stock just slightly smaller than your base.  Once again using textured card stock, die cut one cut of the Heirloom Legacy die as well as the Botanic Window die. Adhere Legacy die cut to card mat using pop dots, and window die on top of Legacy die cut with pop dots as well.  Stamp sentiment onto smooth white cardstock using grey ink and trim to fit card.  Adhere using pop dots.  Stamp one inking of the hummingbird image, each size of orchid flowers, as well as two of the budding orchid spray, sprinkle with silver embossing powder and heat emboss using heat tool.  Color images lightly using ink and sponge daubers and die cut using coordinating dies.  Shape flowers, orchid sprays and hummingbird image. Trim buds from orchid spray to use as greenery fillers where needed. Adhere all to card as shown.  Adhere die cut pieces to  background mat using pop dots. Adhere card front to card base using pop dots. Apply a few microbeads to centers of flowers.    

Cast Your Burden Sympathy Card

Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!

I'm so glad you could join me!

Grab a warm beverage, kick your feet up and stay awhile!

I'm continuing to work with the "Butterfly Medley" collection this week.

I decided I wanted to create a more muted card that could be used as an encouragement or sympathy card.  Even though this collection boasts bright spring colors, it's so easy to pair several lighter colors together and create a calm and soothing piece that speaks to the heart. 

I decided to go with a pale teal color paired with whites and yellows.  

The dandelion stamp in the Botanical Swirls Cling Stamp Set was the perfect image for this type of card. 

Before a detailed description, let's take a peek...

I've stamped the image in a soft Gray Flannel Memento ink and colored it with soft greens and yellows from the Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils line.

Here's a closer look at the stamped image...

 I've stamped and die cut a few images from the Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set and colored them in pale yellows so they just kind of blend into the card scheme.  As you can see there's some amount of distressing that has taken place to give the card a more tattered look.  The image panel has been adhered to the background die cut and has then been popped up off the card front using 3D pop dots.  The bible verse has also been stamped in Gray Flannel Memento ink and has been popped up off the card as well giving it even more dimension.  This wonderful scripture stamp set can also be purchased at the Heartfelt Creations online store.   The finishing touch to the creation is the cream colored twine and a lone button.

A simple and easy creation, perfect to have on hand for someone who needs a little lift, or for expressing your condolences.  (For full instructions on how to recreate this card, please see the HC blog.)

Also, remember that there is another breathtaking collection of new projects on the Heartfelt Creations blog today...it's chalked full of beauty and lots of inspiration.  Be sure to stop by and visit a few of the design teams blogs and leave some love!  I'd love to hear what you think of this creation as well...feel free to leave a comment and maybe even become a follower!  I'd love to share more with you!

Until next time...

This card has been shared in the following challenges...
Crafting for all Seasons..."Dies/Punches"
Penny's Paper Crafty Challenge..."Lots of Layers"
Whimsy Stamps Challenges..."Use a Sentiment"
Word Art Wednesday..."Anything Goes"
Cuttin and Stampin Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Fan-Tastic Tuesday..."Anything Goes with the twist to Use a Button(s)"
Inky Chicks..."Flowers"
Crafting from the Heart..."Anything Goes"
Craft Your Passion..."Anything Goes"
Crafty Boots..."Use a Sentiment"
Love to Scrap..."Anything Goes"
My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes"
A Girl Who Crafts Challenge..."Anything Goes"
Crafts Galore Encore..."Use a Stamp or Digi" 
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge..."February Challenge"
Creative Craft Cottage..."Use a Sentiment"
Die Cut Divas..."Words, Quotes and Sentiments"
Come and Get It Challenges..."Layer it On"