Heartfelt Creations_You're So Special

Today is a rather sad day since it is my last post for Heartfelt Creations.  We are hoping to go to Texas again for the winter and I won't be taking my craft supplies.  I was thinking of how special all the awesome ladies on the design team have become to me, and especially Emma Lou and Linda!  I love making mini albums and so I made this album in their honor.  I wanted to try something new (for me) and use a lace binding. Love how it turned out! The beaded crochet lace is something I learned from this tutorial. I've included the supply list and directions for the cover below. This post will be extremely long so grab a cup of coffee, put up your feet and join me in a fond farewell. XOXO

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3501 Bold Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3494 Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3495 Bold Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3480 Brookside Manor PreCut Set (bird)
HCPC 3354 Classic Message PreCut Set
HCPC 3376 Distressed Leaves PreCut Set
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly/Border Die
HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
HCD 726 Delicate Asters Die
HCD 723 Garden Romance Die
Spellbinders Fancy Tags Two
HCDP1 227 Vintage Floret Paper Collection
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Other Products
paper: cream and green card stock
ink: Distress Inks (Victorian Velvet, Broken China, Forest Moss, Black Soot); Delicata Golden Glitz
doily, pearls, seed beads, jewelry wire, diamond dust, Stickles (Star Dust); Lindy's Stamp Gang (Medieval Gold); ribbon, chipboard album (Michaels); pop dots; Glossy Accents; hot glue gun; Fabric Fusion; dark brown acrylic paint; corner rounder
Directions
Paint edges of chipboard with dark brown acrylic paint. Edge with gold. Cut DP 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", round corners, add to chipboard. Spray doily with gold, add to front. Add beaded lace with Fabric Fusion. Stamp sentiment, die cut and sponge with V.V. ink.  Add to front. Die cut corner and sponge. Add to front. Stamp flowers on DP and then overstamp with gold. Die cut, shape and layer and then add pearl center to Aster. Stamp leaves and cut out. Shape and add leaves and flowers to front. Stamp 2 birds, layer with pop dots. Add Glossy Accents to top, when dry, add to sentiment. Thread seed beads on wire and wrap around small paint brush handle, add to flowers. Add pearl flowers and rhinestone swirl. Add ribbon.
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The inside of the front cover: I stamped the largest Aster flower to use as a background for the Vintage Floret flower on the booklet.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3494 Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3495 Bold Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCD 726 Delicate Asters Die
HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3501 Bold Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
HCPC Brookside Manor PreCut Set (bird)
HCD 723 Garden Romance Die
HCDP1 227 Vintage Floret Paper Collection (I used this paper collection for the entire album)
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For this page I used a page from a scalloped chipboard album and turned it sideways. I used the DP with the flower pot and then added a few extra elements. The back of the page has a pocket with one of the tags from the paper collection.

 Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3476 Mailbox Surprise PreCut Set (birdhouse)
HCPC 3480 Brookside Manor PreCut Set (birds and butterflies)
HCD 723 Garden Romance Die
HCD 729 Decorative Metal Fixtures Die
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All of my pockets were created with sections cut from old envelopes and then I added my crocheted lace over it. 

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This is one of my favorite pages. It's a flip page. I was thinking of a song we used to sing a long time ago called 'His Banner Over Me Is Love'. This lace reminded me of a banner. I adhered it to acetate with Glossy Accents and then used Velcro for the closure. For the second flip I used a doily to create the pocket and then stamped with the Agape Love stamp.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3308 Agape Love PreCut Set
HCPC 3467 Woodland Growth PreCut Set
HCPC 3459 Scenery Builders PreCut Set
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly/Border (used to make the pocket)
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The next page I kept very simple and let the gorgeous design paper do all the work. I fussy cut around the flower to create a pocket for the tag that is included with the paper and then added my lace as a border.

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This next page was a fun page to create. For the outside of the flap I again let the paper do the work and then used the cups to illustrate the verse. I also added some heart rhinestones, just for fun!

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Are you still with me? Bless your heart! This is the last page! I wanted to see if I could incorporate a pop up card in a mini and I really think it worked quite well. When I think of heaven, I think one of the best things will be the absence of all negative emotions. That's why I used the word 'love' inside the doors. I created tabs for the fence instead of using the regular method of creating pop ups because of all the paper layers. You'll probably notice I paraphrased the verse.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set (love)
HCPC 3478 Twining Roses PreCut Set
HCD 723 Garden Romance Die
HCPC 3480 Brookside Manor PreCut Set
HCPC 3482 Antique Truck PreCut Set (dog)
HCPC 3488 Decorative Metal Fixtures PreCut Set
HCD 725 Decorative Metal Fixtures Die

Thank you so much to everyone who has supported and encouraged me! It has been an amazing 6 months! May God bless you as you continue to use your creative gifts!

THE END      (LOL. Just had to add that!)

With Love

Please know that all of you who are in Sandy's Storm Path are in my thoughts and prayers!  In Ohio we have had high winds and lots of rain, but it's nothing compared to what some of our dear friends are experiencing in other areas.  Stay safe!

Today I've created a card with the Heartfelt Creations Delicate Twining Asters PreCut Set.  It's been colored with Prismacolor pencils and I added some Dazzling Diamonds in the center.  There's some glittery pink ribbon and a heart rhinestone for a little bling. The sentiment is from the HC Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set.

Challenges I would like to enter
Totally Stampalicious:  anything goes
Dream Valley:  glitter and bling
Creative Craft World:  mini challenge with bling
Tammy's Scrappin Corner:  anything goes
Ladybug Crafts Ink TLT:  I need a P (pink, punch, pencils)
Love to Create:  lots of layers

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!

Heartfelt Creations_Vintage Floret

Today is Heartfelt Creations Wednesday Inspiration Day.  Today I have a card featuring the flowers from the Vintage Floret Collection. I stamped on DP and then overstamped with Delicata Golden Glitz. These stamps create such beautiful flowers! You'll find the complete supply list and directions below.

Heartfelt Creations
HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3501 Bold Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3504 Bold Vintage Floret Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3390 Bella Rose Leaves PreCut Set
HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCDP1 227 Vintage Floret Paper Collection
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Spellbinders Marvelous Squares
Other Products
paper: blue and white card stock
ink: Distress Inks (Victorian Velvet, Broken China, Forest Moss, Embossing Ink); Delicata Golden Glitz
clear embossing powder; Stickles (Star Dust); pearls, pop dots, Glossy Accents; glue dots; ATG
Directions
Base card, 5" x 10", fold in half. Ink all edges with gold. Cut blue cs 4 3/4" square and add to card. On white cs, stamp and emboss image. Cut to 4 1/2" square. Center die over image and cut. Remove outer frame and add to card. Leave image in die and sponge ink over entire image. Add to card with pop dots. Stamp and die cut leaf swirl. Stamp flowers on DP and overstamp with gold. Die cut and form flowers. Layer and add pearl centers. Add flowers to leaf swirl and then add to card. Add stickles.

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!

Heartfelt Creations_To Encourage You

Today is Heartfelt Creations inspiration day!  For my card I've used the new Vintage Floret stamp set with the matching paper.  Love the floral paper in the background!  I've been wanting to use a fan like this for ages and finally accomplished it.  I used the same paper as the background and distressed it with Black Soot.  IRL it doesn't look quite that dark. You will find the product list and instructions below.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3503 Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set (smallest)
HCPC 3501 Bold Vintage Floret PreCut Set (smallest)
HCD 727 Vintage Floret Die
HCDP1 227 Vintage Floret Paper Collection
Spellbinders Floral Ovals
Other Products
paper: white, black, pink card stock
inks: Distress Ink (Victorian Velvet, Faded Jeans, Black Soot); VersaColor, Olive
Spellbinders Fleur De Lis Rectangles, seam binding, rhinestones, Prisma Color pencils, ATG, glue dots
Directions
Base card: 10 1/2" x 6 1/4", score and fold in half. Cut black cs 5 1/8" x 6 1/8". Cut DP 5" x 6", add to black layer. Stamp image, color and die cut. Cut DP 1/1/4" x 12". Ink the edges. Score every 1/4", fan fold. Cut a 2" circle and add rosette in a half circle. Attach underneath die cut. Add to previous layers. Make bow with seam binding and wrap around to back. Add these layers to card. Stamp and overstamp 5 of the smallest flowers from the mini set and 5 of the smallest from the Bold and Open Vintage set. Stamp and overstamp 3 of the leaves. Shape the flowers and leaves, layer and add to card. Add rhinestone centers. Add rhinestone flower to rosette. Stamp sentiment and die cut. Ink around the edge and add faux stitching.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog to see all the amazing projects from an awesome DT!

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!

challenges
A Gem of A Challenge:  flowers
Emerald Faeries Challenge:  anything goes
Totally Paper Crafts:  make your own flowers

Heartfelt Creations_Happy Birthday

Today is a very special day!  We are delighted to present the Vintage Floret Collection. This is a beautiful collection of ancient luxury. This month’s paper release is similar to the wallpaper of a quaint Parisian cafe. The textured flower stamps add a quiet delicacy to every project. The typography is a delightful combination of botanical growth and grandmother’s old typewriter stored away in the attic. There are 5 new PreCut Stamp Sets, one 12x12 Paper Collection, and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations.

Win the entire Release: Leave a comment on the HC blog by October 16th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $134.93 .

Vote: It's also time to vote for your favorite design team member and the new semi finalists for the next 6 months. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 HC Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on October 17th, 2012.

Today I created a birthday card using the new Vintage Floret Set.  What an awesome set of flowers and coordinating papers!  The rhinestones were part of my birthday package from my son and DDIL, thanks!  They were perfect for this card.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog to see all the amazing inspiration from the very talented DT!
Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!
Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3500 Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3502 Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3503 Vintage Floret Bouquet PreCut Set
HCPC 3504 Bold Vintage Floret Background PreCut Set (sentiment)
HCPC 3480 Brookside Manor PreCut Set (butterfly)
HCD 723 Garden Romance Die
Other Products
paper: blue and pink card stock
ink: Distress Ink (Broken China, Embossing Ink)
Recollections EP (Snow); Gelly Roll pen (Clear Star); Rhinestones; ATG; pop dots
Directions
Base card: 4 1/4" x 11", fold in half. Stamp flowers and emboss. Sponge Broken China over flowers. Cut blue cs 2" x 4 1/4", stamp sentiment and emboss. Stamp swirls and distress around edges with Broken China. Cut another piece blue cs 2 1/4" x 4 1/2", add sentiment panel. Trace around sentiment panel with gelly roll pen. Cut pink cs 2 3/8" x 4 5/8". Add sentiment layer with pop dots. Add to card. Stamp, emboss and die cut 2 butterflies. Layer and add to card. Add rhinestones.

Get Well

Today I'm sharing a cute get well card, including the tissue, LOL.  The images are from Heartfelt Creations.  I cut a slit in the top of the pocket, folded a tissue and tucked it in.  The die cut panel is added with pop dots as is the rose.

The largest flower, leaves, and butterfly have all been die cut, and then I added stickles and some metal dots to finish it off.

paper:  white and blue card stock
ink:  Distress Ink, Faded Jeans, Broken China, Forest Moss; Archival Jet Black; Staz-On Saddle Brown
stamps: HCPC 3307 Jean Pocket/Ball Can PreCut Set
            HCPC 3394 Classic Bella Rose PreCut Set
            HCPC 3480 Brookside Manor PreCut Set
            HCD 723     Garden Romance Die
sentiment is a clear stamp
misc:  seam binding, pop dots, glue dots, metal dots, Spellbinders Lables 8, corner rounder,  kleenex
base card: 4 3/8" x 5 3/4";  blue layer, 4 1/8" x 5 5/8"

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!

challenges:
Totally Stampalicious:  anything goes
Lollipop Crafts:  something old (the metal dots) something new ('get well' stamp)
Papercraft Star:  anything goes
Fab 'n' Funky: no patterned paper
Penny's Paper-Crafty Challenge:  diecuts and/or punches
Flutter by Wednesday:  sparkle
The Paper Shelter:  distressing (the edges of the blue cs is distressed)
Crafts and Me:  My Sentiment Exactly
Paper Pretties:  flowers
Oozak:  die cuts

Heartfelt Creations Delicate Asters Tag

It's Heartfelt Creations inspiration day and today I have a tag to share.  I used the beautiful Delicate Asters and lots of lace for a very feminine look.  You will find the complete supply list and instructions below.

Heartfelt Creations Products
HCPC 3494 Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3495 Bold Delicate Asters PreCut Set
HCPC 3497 Script Aster Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3488 Decorative Metal Fixtures PreCut Set
HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3367 Vintage Life Background PreCut Set
HCD 726 Delicate Asters Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Spellbinders Holiday Tags Shapeabilities Die
Other Products
paper: cream, white, blue, pink, green card stock
inks: Distress Inks (Walnut Stain, Spun Sugar, Broken China, Forest Moss, Tea Dye); Delicata Golden Glitz
distress tool, lace, pearl trim, pearl spray, pearl swirl, pearls, seam binding, Stickles (Star Dust); ATG, pop dots, Glossy Accents, hole punch
Directions
tag: 3 3/4" x 7 1/2", round the top. Distress the edges. Cut blue cs 3 5/8" x 7 3/8", stamp stained glass background in gold, stamp script over top in Tea Dye. Distress the edges. Add to tag. Punch hole in center. Stamp image and color. Tear around the image and distress edges. Layer onto cream cs and tear and distress the edges. Add to tag. Add laces and pearl trim. Stamp 2 sets of Asters (3 layers for small and 4 layers for large) and die cut. Glue layers together. Use Stickles on petals. Stamp and die cut 3 Posy Patch Flowers, add to centers of Asters and add pearls for centers. Stamp and die cut 5 leaves. Add leaves and pearl sprays to tag. Add large flower in center of leaves. Stamp ornament in gold, die cut, and color with Spun Sugar. Add to tag with pop dots. Add small flower in center of ornament. Add leaf and single flower around ornament. Add pearl swirl. Add seam binding.

You'll want to visit the Heartfelt Creations blog to see all the creative inspiration from the wonderful design team!

Thank you so much for visiting and have a blessed day!