You Inspire Me *Heartfelt Creations*

Boy, Oh, Boy I love the newest stamps from Heartfelt Creations this month! I didn't follow a sketch but I was inspired by TesaB. She has beautiful work on her blog! Papers are from Free Bird by Authentique.

I stamped the image with Archival black ink and colored with Prismacolor pencils, blended with OMS. I used a Spellbinder die to draw a template for cutting. The edges are inked and topped with Stickles.

The border punched piece is actually a negative from a postage stamp border punch by EK Success. I secured the bow with Glossy Accents. You can find a great assortment of Dewdrops in the Heartfelt Creations store.

SUPPLIES
HCPC 3469- Tattered Blossom Swirls PreCut Set
HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set
393386 Spellbinders Labels 4 Dies
311059 Island Blossom Dewdrops

OTHER: Free Bird by Authentique. Tim Holtz Distress Ink. Archival black ink. Prismacolor pencils. Odorless mineral spirits. Diamond Stickles. Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust pen. EK Success Postage Stamp border punch. Twine. Glossy Accents.

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Card is 4.5x6 inches. Choose three patterned papers.
2. Stamp the floral image on cardstock and color to match the patterned paper. Accent with Stickles and Stardust gel pen. Use the largest Labels 4 die as a template around the colored image. Use a pencil and trace around the outside of the die. Cut with scissors. Ink the edges with Distress Ink and accent with Stickles. Set aside to dry.
3. Cut a 2.5x5.5" piece from patterned paper for the top section of the card. Cut a 1.75x5.5" piece for the bottom section. Cut 1.5x4" piece for the vertical banner. Trim the end of this piece into a banner shape. Ink the edges of all three patterned paper pieces. Mat to coordinating cardstock.
4. Attach the banner piece to the left side of the card. Use foam dots to attach the stamped image. Use Archival black ink to stamp "You Inspire Me" at the bottom. Use a negative piece from the EK Success punch to fill in the horizontal seam. Tie a bow from twine and attach with Glossy Accents. Glue down three Dewdrops above the sentiment.
5. CARD BASE: Cut a 9x6 inch piece of this, white cardstock. Score at 4.5. Attach the card front to the base.

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this is how i roll

Started with a sketch from Creative Scrappers. Papers are from Ad Lib by BoBunny and Night Life by October Afternoon.

I love using creatures on Chance's pages! This cute one is from October Afternoon. The gears are by Sandylion.

"Look At Me!" is a stamp by Recollections, a Michael's brand. "This is how I" is from my Dymo labeler. Love that thing! "Roll" letter stickers are from October Afternoon.

Journaling card is from October Afternoon. Tiny Type by Cosmo Cricket.

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Tattered Blossoms Tutorial *Heartfelt Creations*

If you enjoyed this card, be sure to check out my tattered blossoms tutorial!

Thank You *Heartfelt Creations- New Release*

You are not gonna believe what Heartfelt Creations has in store for you this month! If you're all about antiques and shabby chic, you're in for a real treat.

The beautiful papers are from Charlotte's Dream by Kaisercraft. I used a HC Tattered Background stamp behind the tear. The sentiment is from HC Heartfelt Expressions.

I stamped this adorable China Fragments teacup with Archival black ink, colored with Prismacolor pencils, and blended with odorless mineral spirits. I fussy cut the cup and accented with gems. The blue mat is stamped with Tattered Backgrounds.

I used Tattered Blossoms to make the flower accent.

1. Use a pink ink to stamp the smallest three flowers. Stamp the largest of the three two times. 

I did not use the largest two flowers for this piece.

2. Use the Tattered Blossoms dies to cut the flowers.

3. Spray each flower with Wheatfields Glimmer Mist.

4. Set aside one of the largest flowers. We'll call it A. While the other flowers are still wet, gently twist each petal. Dry all flowers, including A, with a heat gun. Once A is dry, use an embossing stylus to curl the tips under.

5. Flower A is the bottom layer. Layer and glue the center from largest to smallest. Gently pull up all petals for fluff and dimension.

6. Attach a button the center.

7. Tie bow from twine and attach the bow to the button with Glossy Accents.

SUPPLIES

HCPC 3474- Heartfelt Expressions Precut Set. 

HCPC 3472- China Fragments Precut Set. 

HCPC 3468- Tattered Blossoms Precut Set. 

HCPC 3473- Tattered Background Precut Set.

Tattered Blossoms Dies.

Other: Spellbinders Scalloped Circle dies. Archival ink. Tim Holtz Distress Ink. Prismacolor Pencils. Odorless mineral spirits. KaiserCraft paper. My Mind's Eye lace. Twine. Sewing machine. Zva bling. Embossing stylus. Glimmer Mist. Heat gun.

A Card In Five Days

It always makes me sad that I have no energy in the evenings to craft. I get up at 5:30 am M-F, sing and dance and bark orders all day, get home by 4, off to the gym, make dinner, supervise homework, watch TV, and sing the "Baby Bear" song. At home, if I'm not busy with my little boy, I play around on the computer.

Sound familiar?

So, I thought I'd come up with a manageable plan. Kinda like how I force myself to run just 2 miles if I'm so tired I can't get my head around more reasonable goals.

On Sunday night, I must straighten up my craft space before bed. Nothing like a mess to turn off my mojo!

MONDAY: Choose a sketch. I have a short list of sketch sites on the left sidebar. Many folks collect sketches on Pinterest. Find a card challenge. Or choose a card to lift. Just pick a point of inspiration.
TUESDAY: Choose the papers. If the sketch looks like it has three different patterns going on, choose three coordinating papers. Maybe even pick a coordinating solid for matting.
WEDNESDAY: Choose the main image. This could be as simple as a piece of ephemera or as complicated as a stamp. Stamp and color, if needed.
THURSDAY: Choose the embellishments. For me, the basics include ribbon, Stickles, and a border punch. If you're feeling good because tomorrow is Friday, go nuts! You can make a pile of possible embellishments or start attaching them. Also do any needed die cuts.
FRIDAY: Assemble the card.

I'm going to try this... next week.

Big Shoes

Papers by Teresa Collins.

Monster from American Crafts. Chipboard photo anchor from Little Yellow Bicycle.

The dots are a rub on. Journaling piece is from Colorbok.

Some random pieces and machine stitching.

"Sunshine" is a rub on.

CHALLENGES

Distress To Impress- Favorite Color Scheme

Scrap That Design Team Announcement

Hi, Everyone!

I've been asked to join Scrap That! as a Video Designer!

I am delighted and this is a perfect opportunity for me. Some of you know that I took up video tutorials last year and quickly defined my own style with timeliness, text, and music. 

Please, check out a couple of my favorites.