New Collection! Classic Rose

 

 Hi Friends!

A wonderful new collection has been released by Heartfelt Creations and it debuts today!  It's brimming with roses, rose buds, rose images, everything's coming up roses!! (Sorry, that was pretty bad LOL!).  And get ready - it's called "Classic Rose Collection!"  Ta Da!!  :)

The step by step instructions for the card I created are posted on the HC Blog this week!  I was going for the "rose gold" color with my roses using a pink-coral cardstock and gold embossing powder and Gold 3D stamp paint.  They came out a little more rosy than gold I think.


So, do pop on over to the HC Blog and you will be blown away by the amazing projects the Design Team has prepared with this beautiful collection!!  Those gals know their way around a rose!! Seriously!!  And, bonus, there's a "How To" video with Emma Lou to walk you through creating amazing 3-D roses!!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed week everyone!!
Anne

Christmas Card in a Box

 Hello Friends!

I made several of these "card in a box" cards with a couple different Heartfelt Creations collections -- the one I'm sharing today is with the Celebrate the Season collection.  Just a wonderful color palette and of course Poinsettias, so what's not to love??

Here's a closeups of what's inside:

The main thing to remember is to create the card first, then insert it into the clear box, and then add the frame or additional embellishments to the outside of the box so you can see how they align with your card.  Here's the card that is inside the box:

See what I mean, jelly bean?  :)

Step by step instructions are on the HC Blog today!  Check it out and you'll find lots more inspiring creations by the amazing Design Team!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed week!!

Anne

Heartfelt Celebrates the Season

Hi Friends!

July reminds us that Christmas is only six months away!!  And to get a fun jump-start on making your cards this year, like you always say you're going to do "next year" (lol!), Heartfelt Creations is releasing "Celebrate the Season" collection today!!

"The time has come to once again “Celebrate the Season” with Heartfelt Creations!  Non-traditional in color, this new holiday themed collection showcases an assortment of exceptional winter hues…shades of teals, pinks, greens and violets resembling the northern lights, whites as crisp as freshly fallen snow and ice blues mimicking frozen ponds beneath the blades of gently gliding ice skates.  Four fanciful cling stamp sets filled with old fashioned themed illustrations of ornate sleighs, wooden gates, gifts, skates, mittens, and simple wreaths filled with poinsettias and greenery, along with an assortment of charming sentiments will bring feelings of nostalgia from Christmas past to all of your crafty creations while being paired with the contemporary color palette of Christmas present.  Three coordinating sets of dies will have you creating your very own dimensional embellishments perfect for holiday cards, layouts and altered art pieces.  Join us as we “Celebrate the Season” and get an early start to all of our holiday themed creating."

The color palette for this holiday collection is wonderful! I love the non-traditional pastels that are featured. They're cheerful and feel "cool", and here in Texas, that's just about perfect timing right now!

I went for a little more of a vintage feel for my first card from the collection.  Just because the images seemed more from a days-gone-by era.  Good times... The collection has some mini poinsettias to die cut and color, so it was fun going for an unconventional lavender color for my poinsettias.

There's lots of fun winter-y images that you can stamp and die cut to add to your projects, or you can diecut pre-colored ones that come with the papers collection like I did here.  I distressed them with Ranger Tea Dye ink to coordinate with the rest of the card. 

Be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations Blog this week! Step by step instructions and a list of products I used are posted there. Plus lots of fun samples and beautiful inspiration using the new collection!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Have a blessed week!
Anne

Hummingbirds in Flight

Hello Friends!

Wishing all of you a very happy Wednesday!!  Today I'm posting another card made from the Botanical Orchid Collection.  I love the hummingbirds from this set - they come in all sizes and you even have the option to use pre-colored images for those of us that run out of productive hours way too soon everyday!!

I created the orchids using the coordinating Botanical Orchid stamp and die set and die cut pre-colored hummingbirds right from the paper collection.  Easy peasy to do and the results make me happy!

Be sure to take a moment to see all the amazing works of art on the Heartfelt Creations Blog today!  I just have to say WOW to all my fellow Design Team members, their work is amazing!




Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed week!
Anne
 

Birthday Blessings Made from Left-Behind Pieces

Hello all!

For today's card, I went through my Heartfelt Creations stash of "leftovers" -- pieces and parts that I started out using but somehow they never materialized into a card or project.  Let me just confess right now that I have a "lot" of left-behind pieces to work with LOL!!




Hiding in my piles were quite a few Majestic Morning die cuts.  My at-the-time, all-time favorite (before all the new all-time-favorites followed!).  Since some were already colored a rich purple, I decided to pair them with the Italiana Riviera collection because the beautiful papers featured purples, grapevines, wine and such. 





I shaped and assembled as many flowers as I had die cuts, and colored  them with Viva Decor Violet 3-D Stamp Paint.  Then I selected a card panel with a vineyard scene from the paper collection.  I decided it "must" also have some sort of  pavilion surrounding the landscape scene and went with two of the Raindrops on Roses die cuts.  All edges were aged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink.




It was quite satisfying (and fun!) to actually use up the pieces I had said I'd save for "another time"! Take a look at your stash and see what you come up with!  Thanks so much for stopping by today!  Be sure to check out the Heartfelt Creations blog where this card (with all the details), along with many more gorgeous samples from the DT are posted!

Have a blessed week!
Anne

Toadally Awesome Card!

Hello Everyone,

It's time for another new release from Heartfelt Creations!  This one is a fun, critter-infused collection - this time we're creating with frogs! Whaaaat?? LOL! Introducing the "Winking Frog Collection!"

Don your rubber boots, grab your field glasses and come along as we set out to explore picturesque marshes filled with dazzling water florals, glistening dragonflies, miniature forests of cattails and flourishing crops of toadstools! Walk softly and  be aware of your surroundings at all times as the delightful gems we seek are not always easily seen and blend in with their surroundings perfectly.  Pause and listen carefully as the only clues we have to follow, leading us to our destination are the soft and throaty croaks filling the cool evening air.  Follow the quick flickering of the lightning bugs as dusk begins to fall, being careful to not be seen in their shadows.  Now...grab your field glasses...we've discovered the habitat we've been so curious about! Through your field glasses you see them...you have a front row seat to witness their fun and frolic, entertaining antics and flirtatious ways, and can only hope to eventually be invited in to make their acquaintances and join in the laughter and merriment!  Come along side Heartfelt Creations as we discover and reveal the amusing and spirited "Winking Frog" Collection.  Vintage inspired illustrations will bring back memories of classic childhood story books, quick witted sentiments will add a touch of fun, and the serene and calming color palette of the collection is sure to speak to the heart of everyone who ventures here.  The invitation has been sent to join in on the high jinks, so now it's your turn to dive in...try your hand at creating beautiful water florals, hop from lily pad to lily pad on handsome decorative paper, play hide and seek with glorious die cuts and with the little polliwogs among the weeds and cattails....now aren't you glad you listened and wore your rubber boots!

The frogs are adorable, and they are quite spunky!! The new collection also includes wonderful stamps and coordinating dies to create water lilies - complete with a lily pad - in the same signature style that Heartfelt is known for! 

Stop by the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see the latest video introducing the entire collection along with lots of gorgeous inspiration that by the Design Team has come up with using the Winking Frog Collection! 
  
Thanks so much for stopping by today! Have a blessed week everyone!

Anne

Lily Corsages

Hello Everyone!

I made these corsages using the Sunrise Lily Collection this week!  I really had no idea if this was going to be an easy project or not, but once I had all my materials ready, they literally took less than half an hour to assemble both of them! 

I created all the lilies first from white cardstock, sponged on yellow and pink ink and used green Viva 3D stamp paint for my leaves.

I had some small craft sticks (or are those coffee stirrers??) that I used as my base. I hot glued some gathered tulle fabric onto the sticks, then added my flowers, tucked in the leaves, sprays and ribbon.  No real plan, just sort of followed some googled photos of corsages that I found to get the design somewhat realistic!  Once the corsage was assembled, I turned it over and hot glued a jewelry pin blank to the stick so they could be pinned on your favorite Mom, Easter Date, etc.! 

So this turned out to be much easier than I expected and now I have plenty of lilies left over to make several more to give away as gifts! I'm also thinking it's a fun way to use up some of the other leftover Heartfelt flowers I have waiting to be used on a project!!  "Bonus!"

The specific, step-by-step instructions are on today's blog at Heartfelt Creations!  Leave me a comment if you make some too!  I'd love to come see your work!!

The Heartfelt Creations blog is loaded with new and amazing inspiration this week!  Be sure to stop by and check it out. 

Thanks so much for stopping by!!  Have a blessed week!



Anne

Using a Vellum Layer

Hello Friends!

My card for this week features vellum as a layer on my card front to soften the colors.  I used Heartfelt Creations Sunrise Lily collection to create a focal point. 

I stamped my lily bouquet spray with VersaMark onto my vellum layer and heat embossed it with white EP.  I then stamped and die cut a small dimensional lily from vellum with the same white EP.  Next, I die cut the matching pre-colored image from the paper collection (this is so cool to have these images!). I cut it apart and reassembled it on the front of my card, incorporating the dimensional lily I had created from vellum.

The scalloped border at the bottom of the vellum piece was die cut with the bottom piece of the Regal Borders and Pockets border die.  While the die was still in place on the vellum, I traced the outline to further emphasis it.

Thanks so much for stopping by today! 

Blessings!

Anne

Sunrise Lily Frame

Hi Everyone,

Today's post features the new and gorgeous Sunrise Lily Collection from Heartfelt Creations!  I can't tell you how much I love this new flower!  It is simple to color, easier than ever to assemble and the 3-D effect is crazy beautiful!!

For my project, I used a yardsale-find frame that I cleaned up a bit.  I covered the inside display area with a card panel from the Sunrise Lily Paper Collection and stamped my sentiment.  From there it was just a matter of inking up the lilies, die cutting the pieces, and assembling them on my frame.

You can find all these HC Products that I used on this frame at Heartfelt Creations:

HCDP1-263 Sunrise Lily Paper Collection
HCD1-787 Sunrise Lily Die
HCPC-3720 Sunrise Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-788 Sunrise Lily Swirls Die
HCPC-3722 Sunrise Lily Swirls Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-778 Fleur Borders and Pockets Die
HCD1-768 Enchanted Mum Die
HCPC-3691 Enchanted Mum Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3311 Hope in the Lord

The Heartfelt Creations Blog has some amazing samples using this collection.  I hope you'll take a peek and get inspired!!

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Blessings my friends!
Anne

A Christmas Dress

 Hi Friends!

How are the holiday preparations going this week?  I hope you're farther ahead than I am!!

My Heartfelt Creations card this week is a gate-fold card featuring the new large oval decorative die and ruffed dress from the All Glammed Up collection.

I created a gate fold card base and adhered the decorative lattice oval to the left side and the mirrored oval panel to the right.

Next, I created a bunch of small little rose knots from red paper strips that I curled up and used them to decorate the dress following the stamped image's pattern.  I also die cut small leafy vines from the Cut Mat Create die set to include with the little roses.

The detailed step by step instructions to make this card are posted on the Heartfelt Creations Blog today!  Head over and see a ton of different ideas using the All Glammed Up collection!  

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Introducing "3D Flip Fold Albums and Inserts" and My First Video!

Mini Album Features Farm Fresh and Classic Sunflower Collection

Hello Everyone!!

Black Friday is here and this is a big day for the Heartfelt Creations Team!  We have all been bursting at the seams holding a big secret about this month's new release!  But it's finally time to share and I can't wait to show you!!  (Did you see the Live Stream Demo today on the Heartfelt Creations Blog?!!  EEEK!!!)  I'm so happy about this product line, everything about it inspires creativity whether you're a card maker or scrapbook-er!  You will love the genius behind this 3D Line!!

BUT FIRST!!  Before you watch the video!!  I need to get this out of the way... I managed to make the number one rookie faux paux of video filming - it's filmed in portrait, UGHHH!!!  So let me just apologize now and tell you that I was so bummed when I learned what I had done wrong, and worse yet, there was no opportunity to re-film it!  But, thanks to lots of editing by my daughter, Leah Clark,  the footage was salvaged somewhat and hopefully you won't be tainted on the product by my poor filming!!  So, with that said -- on with the show!!

And here are still photos of each of the album pages labeled with the new 3D Pocket Flipfold Inserts and dies I used to create each page:

HCFA1-432

Kraft 3D Flip Fold Album Binder 7"x9"x3"

Inside Cover: Fence Post Border Die, Pockets and Flip Fold Inserts A (HCFP1-433-3)

Page 1: Pocket and Flip Fold Insert B (HCFP1-434-3)

Page 2: Border Die HCD1-779 and Pocket and Flip Fold Insert B (HCFP1-434-3)
Window Cutout using Cut Mat Create Die

Page 3: Regal Borders and Pockets Die (HCD1-779), Flip Fold Insert D (HCFP2-436-3)

Page 4: Pocket and Flip Fold Insert B (HCFP1-434-3) and Pocket and Flip Fold Insert A (HCFP1-433-3)

Page 5: Ornate Borders and Pockets Die (HCD1-780),  Pocket and Flip Fold Insert C (HCFP1-435-3)

Page 6: Pocket and Flip Fold Insert D (HCFP2-436-3)

Page 7: Ornate Borders and Pockets Die (HCD1-780), Pocket and Flip Fold Insert A (HCFP1-433-3)

Pages 8 and 9:  Blank - Lots of Room for more!

Page 10 and Inside Back Cover:  Blank

I can't tell you how much fun this was to create, it was hard to stop and if you have been following my blog for any length of time at all, you know I am not a scrapbook-er.  But I loved it, absolutely couldn't wait to make another!

Here is the complete list of all the Heartfelt Creations Products I used in my album:

HCFA1 - 432  3D Flip Fold Album - Kraft
HCFP1-433-3  Pocket and Flip Fold Inserts A - Kraft
HCFP1-434-3  Pocket and Flip Fold Inserts B - Kraft
HCFP1-435-3  Pocket and Flip Fold Inserts C - Kraft
HCFP1-436-3  Pocket and Flip Fold Inserts D - Kraft
HCD1-780  Ornate Borders and Pocket Dies
HCD1-779  Regal Borders and Pocket Dies
HCD1-778  Fleur Borders and Pocket Dies
HCDP1-247  Classic Sunflower Paper Collection
HCPC-3626  Classic Sunflower Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-753  Classic Sunflower Die
HCD1-776 Eyelet Oval Die
HCDP1-257  Farmers Market Collection
HCD1-767  Jars and Vines Die
HCPC-3685  Jars and Vines Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-760 Delightful Daisy Die
HCPC-3656 Delightful Daisies Cling Stamp Set
HCD2-752  Cut Mat Create 2B Die
486490  Bottle Cap Inc Vintage Magnets .5" 12/Pkg.

I hope you will check out the entire new product line, make out your Christmas List and be extra nice to Santa this year!!  (LOL!!)  I know you'll love all of it!

This week's HC blog features a lot more albums made using the 3D Flip Fold Albums release!  Be sure to check out the wonderful projects and inspiration!!

Thanks so much for stopping by, have a blessed week everyone!!