Wednesday Inspiration with Heartfelt Creations

Hello friends! You'll see my format has changed a little. That's because I've been accepted as a full time designer for Heartfelt Creations again. I am so honored and blessed to have the opportunity to work with such an amazing company! I am excited to share their products with you and hope to inspire you as you craft for yourself and your loved ones.

Here's my newest granddaughter. Isn't she adorable? You'll be seeing lots more of her as she is my inspiration.
This card was one of my semi-finalist projects. I used the peony collection. This collection is amazing! The flowers are gorgeous and of course it helps that there's lots of pink and green, my favorite colors! The large flower and 2 pink buds are made from foam paper which you can find at Heartfelt Creations. This was the first time I worked with foam paper and I love working with it! The flowers look so soft. In retrospect, I wish I had made the main flower a little smaller; I'll correct that next time.
Heartfelt Creations products

HCPC 3811                         Rain Boots and Blossoms Cling Stamp HCPC 3819                         Small Sweet Peony Cling Stamp HCPC 3820                         Large Sweet Peony Cling Stamp HCPC 3821                         Peony Bud and Blossom Cling Stamp HCD1-7169                        Rain Boots and Blossoms Die HCD1-7173                        Small Sweet Peony Die HCD1-7174                        Large Sweet Peony Die HCD1-7175                        Peony Bud and Blossom Die HCD 745                             Luggage and Tags Die HCD1-780                           Ornate Borders and Pockets Die HCDP1-288                         Sweet Peony Paper Collection HCFS1-465                         Art Foam Paper 159723                                Designer Dries Clear Adhesive other products Card stock, white, purple; VersaMark Watermark Stamp Pad; Recollections ‘Snow’ embossing powder; Distress Inks, Worn Lipstick, Fired Brick, Wild Honey, (water added to each);  Stampabilities Christmas Green (water added); Spellbinder dies, Lacey Ovals, Classic Ovals Large; flower stamens; ribbon; cheesecloth  instructions Cut card base from white card stock 6 5/8” x 9 ½”, fold in half. Using 4” x 6” card panel from design paper, cut height to 5 7/8”. Cut green design paper 4 ¼” x 6 1/8”. Cut pink design paper 4 ½”x 6 3/8”. Layer each of the mats to the card front.  Stamp, emboss, and color the floral accents. Die cut. Stamp the large and small peonies with Worn Lipstick on Foamarin Paper and die cut. To form, hold against a slightly warm iron for about 5 seconds. For tighter buds, hold 6-7 seconds. Add stamens. Stamp and die cut the small flowers from purple card stock. Layer 2 together and add stamens. Die cut Lacey Oval from green design paper. Die cut photo with oval die and adhere to Lacey Oval. Die cut sentiment ticket. Die cut Ornate Border from white card stock. Adhere everything to card as shown. Thanks for visiting and have a blessed day!

Heartfelt Creations March Alumni Blog Hop

Hello friends! It's that time again when we are hosting the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop. As always, you will have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop at Heartfelt Creations.   All you have to do is comment on each blog that is participating in the hop. Hop starts 8am EST on Friday March 30th and closes Monday April 2nd, 2018 at 11:59pm EST.

The new peony collection is so beautiful!  I've been trying to learn how to use water colors and this image is perfect for experimenting.

I embossed it first with Stampendous shabby white embossing powder and then used water colors to color the image. 

I hope you're enjoying the blog hop and getting lots of inspiration.

Heartfelt Creations products
HCPC 3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Cling Stamp Set
HCPC 3819 Small Sweet Peony Cling Stamp Set
HCPC 3820 Large Sweet Peony Cling Stamp Set (leaves)
HCPC 3821 Peony Bud and Blossom Cling Stamp Set
HCDP1-288 Sweet Peony Paper Collection
HCDP1-7173 Small Sweet Peony Die
HCD1-7174 Large Sweet Peony Die
HCD1-7175 Peony Bud and Blossom Die
HCD1-7169 Rain Boots and Blossoms Die
HCD 745 Luggage and Tags Die
From here you will hop to Vicki's blog

Participating blogs
Kathy Clement, Amarilys Doria , Gloria Stengel , Sarah Miller, Vicki Dutcher , Alissa Wells, Martine Smith , Archana Joshi , Deneen Treble

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!

Heartfelt Creations February Alumni Blog Hop

Hello friends! It's that time again when we are hosting the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop. As always, you will have the chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop at Heartfelt Creations.   All you have to do is comment on each blog that is participating in the hop. Hop starts 8am EST on Friday February 23rd and closes Monday February 26th, 2018 at 11:59pm EST.

This card is on its way to a very dear friend of mine.  Even though the design paper is part of a Christmas collection; the soft, restful colors will work anytime of year.

There are lots of layers and I love to use the Decorative Blossom Corner Die to create the lacy insert at the corner.  

There's a little wooden bird atop a feather.  The flowers are stamped on the design paper and embossed in white.

Since I was mailing this card, I also created a box.

Boxes are so easy to make and add an extra special touch of luxury.

Here you can see a better view of the corner die.  So pretty! The white lace was created by die cutting once with the Ornate Borders Die and then positioning the die on the opposite side and die cutting again to create one piece. I only stamped the word 'Love' from the sentiment stamp.

Heartfelt Creations products
HCPC 3785 Small Classic Petunia
HCPC 3474 Heartfelt Expressions Cling Stamp
HCPC Inspire Me Sentiments Cling Stamp
HCD1-729 Decorative Blossom Corner Die
HCD1-7139 Small Classic Petunia Die
HCD1-780 Ornate Borders and Pockets Die
HCD1-745 Luggage and Tags Die
HCDP1-268 Celebrate the Season Paper Collection
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
STP1-420 Molding Mat
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

From here you will hop to Deneen's blog

participating blogs:

• Kathy Clement
• Martine Smith
• Amarilys Doria
• Gloria Stengel
• Vicki Dutcher
• Archana Joshi
• Sarah Miller (you are here)
• Deneen Treble

I am very honored to have been selected as a semi-finalist for the Heartfelt Creations design team. I would love to receive your vote. You'll find the information here.

Thanks so much for visiting and have a blessed day!