Pansy Note Card...

Hello and Welcome!

Happy Wednesday!

It's another day for a Heartfelt Creations share....and I'm loving the Burst of Spring Collection with all of it's gorgeous pansies!

For this week I opted to create a mini note card or tag, perfect for tucking into a tiny gift or adding to a gift bag giving it a personalized touch!

...here's how this mini project turned out...

...it is just the most adorable thing...

I've used Ranger Archival Ink - Jet Black to stamp all of the images and have then colored them using Stack and Store Daubers. You can find all of the details and colors listed in the instructions below if you're interested!

The 3D Pansy Shaping Mold made creating the gorgeous dimensional pansies and foliage quick and easy to create and get assembled, giving this little arrangement a beautiful dimensional look.

So cute and so very dainty!

I hope you've enjoyed today's share...super simple, but oh so darling!

Be sure to pop on over to the Heartfelt Creations blog to see what the rest of the design team have put together for your creative inspirations!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions

HCPC-3862 Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set

HCPC-3863 Burst of Spring Cling Stamp Set

HCD1-7222 Cheery Pansy Die

HCD1-7223 Burst of Spring Die

HCFB1-473 3D Pansy Shaping Mold

RACP482 Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Olive

RACP468 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Jet Black

RACP430 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Deep Purple

RACP005 Ranger Archival Ink Pad - Sunflower

RACP412 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Forget-Me-Not

352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles

159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

85-glitter Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter

HCDA1-449 Stack and Store Daubers – Pack of 6

ANC850 Spring Bling Prills – Lemon Chiffon

Other Products: BigShot Die Cutting Machine, white card stock, paper trimmer, scissors, low tack tape, spray bottle, water

For more tips on creating with the Burst of Spring collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_8WJPTKIUlQ.

Fold a piece of white card stock to create card base. Slide the side of the pansy arrangement die from the Burst of Spring Cling Stamp Set slightly off the fold to create a shaped card base. Using a low tack tape to hold die in place, run through your die cutting machine.

Using Ranger Archival Ink – Black, stamp both images from the Burst of Spring Cling Stamp Set, as well as one inking of each of the mid sized and smallest sized pansy flowers, as well as the foliage illustrations from the Cheery Pansy Cling Stamp Set. Using Stack and Store Daubers, color center of pansies on all images using Ranger Archival Ink – Sunflower, around the yellow center add Ranger Archival Ink – Forget-Me-Not, and then color outer edge of petals using Ranger Archival Ink – Deep Purple. Color vase arrangement using Ranger Archival Ink – Sunflower. Color foliage using Ranger Archival Ink – Olive. Die cut all images using coordinating dies.

Shape pansy flowers and foliage using 3D Pansy Shaping Mold and assemble one mid sized flower and one small flower according to video link above.

Adhere stamped and colored pansy arrangement die cut to card base matching up the die cut edges. Adhere large pansy bouquet to card base over top bouquet in container. Adhere shaped pansy flowers and leaves to card as shown.

Using Designer Dries Clear Glue and fine metal glue tip, adhere Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter to all images, and prills to flower centers.

Summer Plans...

Hello!

Happy Sunday!

How has your summer been going...or winter, spring or autumn depending on where you live and are reading this blog post from!

We've been very busy putting in some camping time at our seasonal site, fishing, and doing some work around the yard at home.  The kids have finished swimming lessons, are preparing to go to Bible camp and before I know it the summer will be over and we'll be preparing to get back into routine!

This week at Mustard Seed Faith Challenges we have a new devotional and theme for you this week!

Our theme is "Summer"!

That leaves so much open for interpretation when it comes to creating!

I can't wait to see where your creative side leads you on this challenge!

Our dear Diane has written today's devotional which you can find on the Mustard Seed Faith Challenge blog.  

The verse she chose is...

"Ants are creature of little strength, 

yet they store up their food in the summer."

Proverbs 30:25

Sounds very much to me like how we as people like to do planning in the summer...vacations, sightseeing, lots of traveling, etc.  That got me thinking about another passage as I reflected on the way ants work.  Ants rely on one another because they are creatures of very little strength...they find food together and bring it back to the colony.  If an ant had to rely only on itself, I'm not sure the large task of storing up food would ever be completed!  That's like us...we can't do everything on our own...we need God's help!  

"I lift my eyes up to the mountains-

where does my help come from?

My help comes from the Lord,

the Maker of heaven and earth"

Psalm 121:1-2

This verse was also one of the verses in one of the FaceBook groups I belong to where we were paired up with a Soul Sister...we were to create a Bible Journaling Tip In with the verse and send it off to encourage our Soul Sister!  I thought that concept tied in perfectly with our devotional here at Mustard Seed Faith Challenges.

I decided because my Soul Sister does not journal in her Bible but rather in a journal, I would stray from the typical style tip in.  I decided to go with a large tag that she could use as a book mark in either her Bible or her scripture journal.

Here's how it came together...

I loved this stamp from Unity Stamp Company as it looks like this gal is looking up to the mountains. I thought it tied in with our summer theme as it also looks like she could be sight seeing!

The bright blue sky, the lush green grass with a beautiful sight in the distance...just how we picture a perfect summer day!

The scripture verse I printed out from my computer and cut randomly and adhered it to the tag.  

I've used distress oxide inks to do all of the coloring on this tag, and have then sealed it with a matte medium.  I've also adhered a second tag to the back of this one so my Soul Sister could journal on the back if she decided she did want to use the tag as a tip in.  This way she had a clear slate with no ink smudges on the back and the tag was also a little more stiff! 

It was a quick and simple project, but I like how it turned out!

I'm not usually a tag maker...but perhaps I'll try to do more in the future!

That's all for me today!

Be sure to pop by the challenge blog to read what God layed on Diane's heart to share with you, as well to see the other stunning projects created by the rest of the design team!

Until next time...

Let's Go On A Mini Vacation...

Hello and Welcome Everyone!

I'm back today with another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday...and it's a special one as it's new release day!  This month we are featuring the Italiana Riviera Collection!

It's time to slow down the daily pace, take a deep breath and embrace life with the new Heartfelt Creations Italiana Riviera Collection.  We invite you to stroll down the Italian coastline taking in the spectacular seaside views, open markets, and amazing architecture while allowing yourself to relax and get lost in an easy going way of life.  Feel the gentle breeze, breathe in the aromas of salty mist and mouthwatering eats as you pass by a harbour lined with delightful cafes and quaint little shops calling out to you to pause for a visit. Step through towering stone gates to meander through perfectly manicured vineyards boasting rows and rows of coiling vines filled with dense foliage and  plump clusters of exquisitely purple hued grapes.  Then as the sun sets, continue to take in the old world charm and beauty of the area as you relax in your villa, enjoying a glass of fine wine aged to perfection while jotting down all of the days wonderful adventures on an old fashioned postcard, pausing occasionally only to peer out the old stone window that reveals the most surreal view of lush gardens, stately mountains, beautiful flowers and that perfectly manicured vineyard.  At Heartfelt Creations we dismiss the misconceived notion that you are required to leave your craft room to experience the finer things in life...so come along with us as we invite you to explore the charm and elegance of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

Now I've never been to Italy, however I have been to several vineyards and wineries here in Canada while in the Niagra Fall and Niagra on the Lake region.  The rows and rows of grapes hanging beautifully clustered among the lush green foliage was absolutely stunning, and this new stamp, paper and die collection has really been able to bring back those fun memories for me.  The wine tasting, the lovely lunch that was served on our tour...and the small step stool that appeared for people to load the tour van midway through the tour! Some of the tourists really really enjoyed their wine!  LOL

Well, when I first saw this newest release, the first thing that popped into my mind was to create a wine bottle.  I knew that I had such a cutting file that I had purchased from SVG Cuts.  So I got busy cutting, gluing and here's the finished product...

This wine bottle is actually a lantern in which you can use a flame less tea light.  It can also double as a unique gift package.  I decided to create a matching tag which is so quick and easy to do with the tag images and dies from Heartfelt Creations.

Here's a look at the bottle and how it opens...

...and lastly a closer look at the details on the tag...

Well, that's all for me today!
You can find all of the instructions listed below should you be interested in making such a creation yourself.  However, don't let your mini vacation stop here...you must journey on to the Heartfelt Creations blog where you will be treated to many more beautiful sites of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

Until next time...

Project Supplies and Instructions
HCDP1-259 Italiana Riviera Paper Collection
HCD1-745  Luggage and Tag Die Set
241159  Dove Blender Kit
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit
SMP001  Stamp Mat Pad
273900  Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used:  Silhouette Cameo Electronic Die Cutting Machine, SVG Cuts New Years Eve SVG Kit, BigShot die cutting machine, gold tissue paper, gold cording, VersaColor Pine Cone Ink, scor tape, scissors, paper trimmer, Spectrum Noir Blendable Pencils - 061, 058, 057, 060, 080, 081, 3D pop dots, vellum, VersaFine black ink,  white card stock

Select the papers you wish to use to create the wine bottle from the Italiana Riviera collection.  Using your electronic die cutting machine, cut all pieces.  Also cut your vellum at this time.  Assemble the wine bottle following the instructions on the SVG Cuts instructional video.  Once assembled, ink all edges of your project with a light brown colored ink.  Select the decorative strips from the paper collection that you wish to use along the bottom, mid section and top areas.  Ink all edges with brown ink and adhere bottom and mid section strips using scor tape as shown.  Adhere gold colored tissue paper to the top of the wine bottle.  Adhere decorative strip at bottom of tissue paper as shown.  Next, die cut a premade tag from within the paper collection.  Stamp one wine bottle and one wine glass using black colored ink and white card stock.  Color using blendable pencils and blending solution and then die cut using the coordinating die.  Die cut a sentiment tag using the coordinating die and apply to tag using 3D pop dots.  Position wine glass and bottle slightly off to the side and apply using 3D pop dots.  Next stamp one inking of the double grape clusters onto white card stock.  Color using blendable pencils and blender pen.  Die cut using the matching dies and shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit.  Adhere to tag as shown.  Add tea light to inside of lantern, or fill with treats and use as a gift box.   

Pick up Your Pencil...

The kids have done a bit of pencil pushing already in their first few days of school.  I'm happy to report that they have been enjoying themselves and their new teachers.  

Now that they are back into routine, it's time for me to jump back into routine as well...which means I have stepped back into my design team position with Pile it On once again!

And our theme for this weeks challenge couldn't be more fitting for the kiddos going back to hitting the books.

This week we are challenging you to...

"Use a Pencil"

The possibilities are endless...color with pencils, incorporate a pencil die cut into your creation, feel free to even sketch with a pencil.  

We are welcoming back one of our wonderful sponsors...

 

...who are offering one lucky winner a prize of 2 digis.

I decided to go a different direction than a card for this challenge.  I fell in love with a pencil shaped box I found in the Silhouette online store and knew I wanted to work with it. I got the Cameo humming and began assembling the box.  I decided I would use the sponsor image to create a tag to attach to the gift box.  I used pencil crayons to color it...trying to stay true to our challenge theme.

Are you ready to see how it turned out?

and here's another view from a different angle...

 

...and a view of how the eraser slips off the box for you to add your special gift...

...and lastly a close up view of the tag and sponsor digi I used...

I know my daughter's teacher mentioned to them that she loves diet Coke, and I'm hoping one will slip into here perfectly.  I think it would be adorable presented in this pencil box.  I'm actually thinking I may make some of these to put on my craft table when I'm at my show in November.  I think these would make awesome teacher gifts...throw in a few erasers, pens, pencils, small sticky notes and some chocolate and you're done!

The rest is up to you my friend.  I hope after seeing this those crafty gears are churning and you're ready to do some creating.  Be sure to check out the Pile It On blog for more inspirational ideas from my fellow design team members!  You have one week to play along!

Until next time...

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

Crafty Girls Challenges..."Anything Goes"

C.R.A.F.T. Challenge Blog..."Back to School"

DL. Art..."Back to School"

MilkCoffee Challenges..."Back to School"

Crafting by Designs..."Anything Goes"

Creative Moments..."Back to School"

Little Red Wagon..."Back to School"

Sparkles Monthly Challenge..."Back to School"

Scrap Creations..."Back to School"

Craftin' Desert Divas..."Anything Goes"

Craft Your Passion..."Back to School"

My Craft Creations..."Anything Goes" 
Polkadoodles..."Tag, You're It"
StuckOnUSketches..."Class is In"
Sweet 7 Designs Challenge Blog..."Back to School"

Will You Tag Along...

....with us this week at Christmas Stampin' All Year Long?

It's Friday once again!  

I'm back from a great camping vacation so I've been missing in action for a bit.  

I got to get my creative juices flowing for another CSAYL challenge...which if you haven't guessed by the title is...

"Tags"

We are sponsored this week by the ever popular

 

who are offering one lucky winner 7 digis of their choice!

Thanks Bugaboo!

Now, I don't usually do tags...actually I've never created a tag before if you can believe it.  

Since I'm a passionate card maker, I usually don't see the need for a tag.

Well, the first thing I did was to find an interesting Silhouette cutting file to get the whole project rolling.  

Then I incorporated the digi I had to play with from Bugaboo and added it directly to the Silhouette program so I could print and cut it directly on the tag at the same time.

 I got to coloring with my distress markers, hauled out the Big Shot to do some die cutting, and here's where my creativity took me...

 Now I believe I'll have to create a matching card and give this away on an actual gift!

Now it's your turn to create a tag and link it up with us at CSAYL!

Until next time...