A Little Princess

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Our sweet great granddaughter, the cutest little princess ever!  At least we think so.  I used Emily Snow Princess from Lacy Sunshine, the scrapbook kit was a freebie called Lil Princess Mini Kit.

The image was colored with Prismacolor pencils.  I then took a pic of it and brought it back into Photoshop Elements to create my LO.

So that's it for me today.  I'm still trying to get caught up with everything that I've let slide the last two weeks.  One more family gathering on Sunday and then I'll be able to get back to my regular routine.  

Thanks so much for visiting and wishing you a blessed day!

ATC Paper Bag Mini

It's time for some more Heartfelt Creations inspiration and this week I created an ATC paper bag mini album.  Here is the front and back cover.  I've used a magnet under the ribbon for a closure.

I have included all the products and instructions for how this was constructed.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3571 Keys and Roses PreCut Set
HCPC 3572 Floral Keys and Locket PreCut Set
HCPC 3573 Burnished Key Hole PreCut Set
HCPC 3569 Burnished Key PreCut Set
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCD 741 Burnished Key Die
HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
HCDP1 238 Floral Key Paper Collection
159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Other Products: white card stock; Distress Inks, Victorian Velvet, Walnut Stain; Prismacolor pencils; Stampendous Shabby Pink Embossing Enamel; paper bags; lace; ribbon; pearls; stamens; oval Nestabling; pop dots; Glossy Accents; magnet; Stickles, Star Dust; Krylon Gold Leafing Pen; sewing machine

Instructions:  you can find a video tutorial to make the paper bag album here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BkfFUlJNNrg  I used design paper to construct the cover. I also added some ribbon around the spine before I attached the pages. The images for the front and back were stamped on a photo mat from the design paper. Add embossing enamel and Stickles. Before attaching the front panel, add a magnet under the circle of the stamped design. Stamp and cut out another circle and add the other half of the magnet under this piece. Attach this to the top of the ribbon. Stamp and die cut the key, edge with the gold pen, add Nestabling. Attach the key to top of circle. Add lace and pearls. Stamp and die cut flowers and leaves, shape and add pearl. Add to front with stamens. The ATC cards are all cut 2 1/2" x 3 1/2". I used design paper to create a border around them that are cut 2 5/8" x 3 5/8". They are all colored with pencils and embellished with embossing enamel and Stickles.

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Together At Christmas

It's another beautiful Friday and we all know that means another new challenge at Digitally Sweet Challenges. 

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Photo Inspiration

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I used Trish's new kit called Snow Fun which comes in a pretty blue and white color scheme.  To make it match our inspiration's colors, I used some blending modes in Photoshop Elements.  This photo was one we used for our Christmas cards several years ago.  

I know we are down to the last 5 days before Christmas; will you have a few moments to play with us?  I hope you do, we love to have you join us!

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!

Your Destiny Is In The Journey

Happy Wednesday, everyone!  It's a beautiful snowy morning and I'm a little more relaxed since my daughter, DGD and I finished my Christmas shopping yesterday. Yay!  

So today it's time for some more Heartfelt Creations inspiration.  

Today I'm using the Journey of Love Keys and Floral Keys and Locket Sets.  Using the card panel from the Floral Keys Paper Collection makes everything so quick and easy, a must for this busy time of  year.   Below you will find the complete list of products and instructions of how this card was created.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3574 Journey of Love Keys PreCut Set
HCPC 3572 Floral Keys and Locket PreCut Set
HCPC 3569 Burnished Key PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
HCD 741 Burnished Key Die
354802 Classic Ovals Large
HCDP1 238 Floral Key Paper Collection
459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
273900 Zip Dry Paper Glue

Other Products: black, white and lt. blue card stock; Ranger Archival Ink, Jet Black; Tea Dye Distress Ink; Prismacolor pencils, Stickles, Star Dust; Clear Star Gelly Roll Pen; Krylon Silver Leafing Pen; pearls; ribbon; pop dots

Instructions: Cut black card stock 7" x 10", fold in half to make 5" x 7" card. Trim card front from design paper to 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", add ribbon and then add to card with pop dots. Stamp, die cut, and color the images. Edge with silver leafing pen and add stickles, add to card with pop dots. Stamp and die cut key and locket, edge with silver and add to card with pop dots. Stamp and die cut flower, shape and add stickles. Add to card with a pop dot. Add pearls.

I hope you will take a few moments from your busy day to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog and see all the awesome projects from the very creative design team!

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!

Inspired by Frosty

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Inspired by Frosty

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Lunagirl Images 

Several years ago I started collecting snowmen so I was thrilled to have Frosty as our theme this week.  Isn't this the cutest image!?  You can find more adorable images by visiting Lunagirl.   Since I seem to be in a time crunch, I chose to use a quick page, meaning that all the elements had already been added to the page.  All I had to do was add the image.  Wonderful time saver for such a time as this, LOL!

I do hope you will hop on over to Digitally Sweet and join us.  We love to see all your lovely creations! 
Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!

A Place Called Home

Hi everyone!  It's Wednesday and time for some new inspiration at Heartfelt Creations.  Oh wait!  That was yesterday, wasn't it?  I think the holiday season has finally done me in!  But cheeze, you'd think I could remember to do a post! 

Today I am sharing a card design that I learned from my sweet friend, Tracy.  You can find her video tutorial here.  This large background stamp worked beautifully for this design.  Here is the inside.

And here are all the details of how I created this card.

HCPC 3573 Burnished Key Hole PreCut Set
HCPC 3576 A Prayer For The Day PreCut Set
HCPC 3570 Floral Doorway and Latch PreCut Set
HCPC 3551 Holly Berry PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCDP1 238 Floral Keys Paper Collection
HCD 738 Ornamental Add On Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Spellbinders Labels 18
Spellbinders Labels 8

Other Products used: white card stock; VersaFine, Smokey Grey; Ranger Walnut Stain Distress Ink; Stampendous Shabby White Embossing Enamel; pop dots, Aleene's Tacky Glue; Scor-Tape; Fabric Fusion; Krylon Gold Leafing Pen; circle cutter; pearls; lace; pom pom trim; Stickles, Star Dust

Instructions: Create the basic card following the video and then  for the wings of the larger piece, cut 2 pieces of design paper 1 1/4" x 5 7/8". Add to card; add lace. For smaller wings, cut 2 pieces of design paper 7/8" x 5 7/8", add to card. Add ribbon. Top inside panel, cut design paper 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", add to card. Stamp image, die cut and ink edges. Add embossing enamel and then add to card with pop dots. Bottom inside panel; cut design paper 3 3/4" x 5 3/4", cut out card panel and add to design paper. Add to card. Stamp sentiment, die cut, ink the edges and add embossing enamel. Add to card with pop dots. Add pearls. Outside panel, stamp door, add embossing enamel and add to card front. Edge with gold pen. Stamp sentiment, cut out with circle cutter, ink edges and add lace. Stamp and die cut leaf swirl and flowers. Cut leaves apart and add to circle. Add pearls and pom pom trim. Add Stickles.

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!

Christmas Bells

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Inspired by a Vintage Christmas

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Digi Darla Designs

I'm not sure how vintage this is but I love this picture of my grandchildren, taken several years ago at Christmas.  What you can't see is the television screen.  They were having lots of fun playing along.  The Christmas Bells at the top corner are from Digi Darla which I colored in Photoshop Elements. 

So now it's your turn to show us your vintage creations.  I'm sure you can come up with something a little more vintage than I have!

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Key To My Heart

It's time for a new release at Heartfelt Creations and today we are pleased to present the Floral Key Collection. This collection contains a neutral color palette with card panels, papers, stamps and dies that will enable you to create quick cards while achieving the "wow" factor. The Floral Key Collection is a set of key and lock stamps and dies with a paper pack that contains a variety of card fronts, 6" x 6" pieces and 12" x 12" layouts with borders and frames. It's a creative, fun exploration of the vintage spirit. The Floral Key Collection will unlock your imagination to creating incredibly beautiful, "fine art" cards. Take advantage of extra savings when shopping with Heartfelt Creations on Black Friday.

Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by December 3rd to be eligible to win the entire Floral Key Collection valued at $200. The winner will be announced on December 4th on the Heartfelt Creations blog.

Fifty years ago, on a snowy Thanksgiving Day, my husband and I were married.  This stamp set was perfect to make a little something special for my husband.

Below you will find the product list and instructions on how I made this card.

Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3574 Journey of Love Keys PreCut Set
HCPC 3569 Burnished Key PreCut Set
HCPC 3468 Tattered Blossoms PreCut Set
HCPC 3551 Holly Berry PreCut Set
HCD 741 Burnished Key Die
HCD 722 Tattered Blossoms Die
HCD 738 Ornamental Add On Die
HCDP1 238 Floral Keys Paper Collection
HCDP1 225 Frosty Blanket Paper Collection

Other Products: Cream card stock; Distress Ink, Walnut Stain; Krylon Gold Leaf pen; pearls; lace; ribbon; stamens; pop dots; Glossy Accents; pink heart rhinestones, Prismacolor pencils; Snow-Tex; glitter

Instructions: Cut dark red DP 6" x 12", fold in half. Cut 5 7/8" square from ivory Frosty Blanket paper.  Cut 5 3/4" square from Floral Keys paper. Layer on card front. Add lace. Stamp sentiment on journal panel. Add to card with pop dots. Stamp heart, color and cut out. Add lace to back and add to card with pop dots. Stamp key and locket, color, die cut and edge with gold pen. Tie ribbon around key and add to heart. Add heart and locket to card. Stamp, color and die cut flowers and leaf swirls. Create flowers, add Snow-Tex, glitter and pearls. Add to card with stamens.

I also made a little domino book with our wedding picture.  

I'm not quite sure why we didn't smile; maybe too nervous!  This was taken before the ceremony.  We have very few pictures which I really regret.

Heartfelt Products

HCPC 3575 Script Key Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3569 Burnished Key PreCut Set
HCPC 3572 Floral Keys and Locket PreCut Set (Sweet Memories)
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 741 Burnished Key Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
HCDP1 238 Floral Keys Paper Collection

Other Products: white, black, dark red card stock; 2 dominos; Versifine, Smokey Grey; Delicata Golden Glitz; Ranger Embossing Ink, SuperFine Detail Gold embossing powder, Walnut Stain Distress Ink; Folk Art Metallic Champagne acrylic paint; Black Magic Glimmer Mist; lace; ribbon; Recollections rhinestones; Krylon Gold Leaf Pen; Star Dust Stickles; Gesso; Glossy Accents; Fabric Fusion

Instructions: Paint dominos with acrylic paint, when dry add lace around edge. Glue 12" piece of ribbon, centered, on back of domino. Cut white card stock 2" x 12". Ink script stamp with grey, stamp off on scrap paper, then stamp on strip. Ink Sweet Memories stamp with gold and stamp over grey. Score paper every 1" and fold accordion style. Ink edges and folds with Golden Glitz. Cut tickets from design paper and add. Print pictures and add. Spritz heart lace with Glimmer Mist and add to top. Stamp 1 set of keys in Walnut Stain; stamp 1 set on black and emboss in gold. Die cut; ink the edges of white set with gold pen. Add as shown. Stamp flowers on dark red card stock, emboss in gold and die cut. Add rhinestones. Make bows and add everything as shown. Glue the dominos to the first and last 1" sections. Add ticket to back domino; add locket, key and flower to front. 

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Joyful Thanks

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LunaGirl

This lovely bird image compliments this fall picture from our backyard.  I used the photo as the background and reduced the opacity.  

I hope you will find the time to join us again; we love to see your creative projects!

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A Blue Christmas

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Anything Goes

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Lacy Sunshine

This lovely lady is 'Victorian Winter Emily'.  She is so elegant, I had to give her lots of bling and lace.  I colored her with my Prismacolor Pencils, snapped a picture, and then brought her back into my computer to complete the card.  

I know the theme is one of everyone's favorites so please join us; we love to see all your creativity!

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!