Wednesday, April 25, 2018

Heartfelt Creations - Frame a Card Dies Launch

Good morning and welcome!

First of all I want to say welcome to the new Heartfelt Creations Designers: Cheryl MorganDarla RantsDi GarlingEugenia RedmondPavitra ChanchalSarah MillerTracy Crane, and Uma Didwania. I'm so excited to be working with all of you.

Today we're launching the beautiful Frame a Card Dies and they are so much fun to work with.

Here's a card I created using the Eyelet Lace Frames Die.





Heartfelt Creations Products Used:

                   HCSH-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit 
             HCDA2-450 Stack and Store Daubers - Pack of 30
               HCPP2-451 Cardstock Pack of 25 – White
             HCPC-3818 Sweet Lilac Scroll & Notes Cling Stamp Set

           HCDP1-287 Lush Lilac Paper Collection

           HCD2-7192 Eyelet Lace Frames Die
            HCD1-7164 Small Camelia Carnation Die 
            HCD1-7165 Large Camelia Carnation Die
               HCPC-3806 Small Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set
              HCPC-3807 Large Camelia Carnation Cling Stamp Set
            HCD1-7111 Classic Rose Vines Die
             HCPC-3753 Classic Rose Vines Cling Stamp Set
              HCFB1-464 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold
               31510 Funnel Tray 
                      359848 Spellbinders Tool N One 
                  PGM15015 Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear
                 159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive 
                352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle 
                71083 ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad – Concord
                  TSMP50 Memento Dye Ink Pad – Lilac Posies

Other Products Used: Pearl White Metallic Cardstock, Dimensional Tape, Sponge, Hot Glue Gun, Misti, Big Shot Plus, Scissors, Mini Dimensional dots, Pearlescent Ivy Ink pad 

For more tips on creating with the Frame a Card Leafy Borders, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/K_1152Kd2Ls.

For more tips on creating with the Camelia Carnation collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/rhk76SAIgWQ.

Instructions: Card size is 5 x 7”. Cut Pearl White Metallic cardstock to 10 x 7”, score at 5” on the long side and fold. Cut another piece of Pearl white cardstock 5 7/8” x 6 7/8” and adhere to the card base with dimensional tape.

Diecut the Eyelet Lace Frames from Pearl White Metallic cardstock. Adhere the large frame to the white mat layer using mini dimensional dots. Diecut the large border again from the Lush Lilac Paper Collection and use only the negative piece from the center. Adhere to the base as shown using dries clear adhesive. Adhere the small frame to the designer paper using dries clear adhesive. Stamp the sentiment onto the center diecut using Concord ink and adhere to the center of the small frame using dimensional tape. 

Stamp the Large and small Camelia Carnations on white cardstock using Concord ink. Color with the Concord and Lilac Posies inks. Place the petals in the Floral Basics Mold, mist with water and run through the die cutting machine. While still wet, pinch all the petals to get a nice ruffled effect. Use the Deluxe Flower shaping tools to finish shaping the carnations. See the video for more instruction.  

Stamp the Classic Rose Vines on white cardstock using Brilliance Pearlescent Ivy ink, diecut with the coordinating die. Color with Pearlescent Ivy and Lilac Posies inks and shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Using a sponge and dries clear adhesive, add Crystal Clear Glitter to the flowers and Leaves.

Adhere the Carnations and the Leaves to the card base using a hot glue gun. 

Thank you so much for stopping by!  Please be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see all the beautiful projects created by the amazing design team.


Till next time, have a beautiful day.

Crafty Hugs, 
Janet


Wednesday, April 18, 2018

Heartfelt Creations - Whirling Wishes

Hi and welcome!
Oh my goodness, I just love these beautiful butterflies, don't you?
Today's card was so easy to create, yet I think the glitter embossing powder has a beautiful effect on the pearl metallic cardstock. 
The photos just don't capture it. 






Heartfelt Creations Products Used:

HCD1-7178 Fluttering Butterfly Die
HCPC-3824 Fluttering Butterfly Cling Stamp Set
HCPC Butterfly Kisses Cling Stamp Set
HCPC Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7129 Flowering Dogwood Die
HCSH-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit 
359848 Spellbinders Tool N One 
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive 
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle
TSMP602 Memento Dye Ink Pad – Teal Zeal
RAHT – Heat It Craft Tool
DDOTS – Double Dots  - 3D Foam Circles
Other Products: Hot Glue Gun, Misti, Big Shot Plus, Pearl White Metallic Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, VersaMark, WOW Whirlpool Embossing Glitter, Foam tape, Sizzix Butterfly Embossing Folder, Stampin Up Baja Breeze Stampin Glitter.
        For more tips on creating with the Butterfly Dreams collection,
            watch the tutorial at
 https://youtu.be/uCKKJfAQFHA

Instructions: Tent fold card is 6” x 6”. Score a 12” x 6” piece of Pearl White Metallic cardstock at 6” and fold on the score line. Cut another piece of pearl white metallic cardstock 6” x 6”. Stamp the sentiment on this and run through the big shot in the butterfly embossing folder. Adhere to the card base using dimensional tape. 
Stamp the Fluttering Butterfly on pearl white metallic cardstock using VersaMark and sprinkle with Whirlpool Embossing Glitter. Heat set using the Heat It Craft Tool. Diecut with the coordinating die, lightly shape with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and adhere to the card using double dots and dries clear adhesive.
Stamp the Flowering Dogwoods on pearl white metallic cardstock using VersaMark and sprinkle with Whirlpool Embossing Glitter. Heat set using the Heat It Craft Tool. Diecut with the coordinating die and then shape the flowers using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Add dries clear glue to the centers and sprinkle with Baja Breeze Stampin Glitter.
Adhere the flowers to the card as shown using a hot glue gun.
Please be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see all of the beautiful projects created by the Design Team.
Thank you so much for stopping by, I really appreciate you! Please leave a comment, I so enjoy reading them.
Have a beautiful day!
Crafty Hugs,
Janet

Wednesday, April 11, 2018

Heartfelt Creations - Debuting the Butterfly Dreams Collection

Hi and thank you for stopping by!  
I'm so excited about this gorgeous new collection because i absolutely LOVE butterflies.

Soft breezes blow carrying the sweet scent of flowers through the air, while the summer sunshine fills your heart with warmth! There’s no grander place to leave your cares and worries behind than a beautiful garden! It’s the perfect place to lose yourself in a day dream as you’re surrounded by bountiful blooms playing host to a kaleidoscope of butterflies! What is it about butterflies that evoke so many feelings of joy, memories of loved ones gone before us, and the gentle reminder that the trials of life can transform us into something beautiful! Join us in celebrating the beauty of life with the new Butterfly Dreams Collection by Heartfelt Creations! Lose yourself in a bright and happy hued paper collection filled with vivid pinks, blazing oranges, soft blues and soothing teals, boasting dynamic imagery of beautifully illustrated butterflies and divine florals encompassed in whimsical swirls and beautiful brocades! Several sizes of artfully illustrated premade card fronts, and elegant scrapbook pages set the perfect scene for hand shaped and embellished butterflies, along with your favorite dimensional flowers! Three fanciful cling stamp sets with coordinating dies lend themselves perfectly to adding a touch of elegance and grace to your one of a kind paper creations with delightfully scripted sentiments, stylish butterfly borders, detailed decorative dies, and several fascinating butterfly illustrations! So close your eyes, allow yourself to relax, and come along with us as we escape to a place filled with Butterfly Dreams!

Here's the first card I designed for this gorgeous collection...I've called it 
Fluttering Aurora Borealis because I used Swarovski Aurora Borealis crystals on the beautiful butterfly. I just love the sparkle!






Heartfelt Creations Products Used:

HCD1-7178 Fluttering Butterfly Die
HCPC-3824 Fluttering Butterfly Cling Stamp Set
HCDP1-289 Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection
HCD1-7179 Butterfly Kisses Decorative Die
HCPC Butterfly Kisses Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7173 Small Sweet Peony Die
HCPC-3819 Small Sweet Peony Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3753 Classic Rose Vines Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-7111Classic Rose Vines Die
HCD1 Sweetheart Borders Die
HCD1-7144 Decorative Medallion Die
HCFB1-464 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold
HCSH-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
HCDA2-450 Stack and Store Daubers - Pack of 30
HCPP2-451 Cardstock Pack of 25 – White
RLHS100 Hydra Sponges
31510 Funnel Tray
359848 Spellbinders Tool N One
85-glitter Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
PGM15015 Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear
159723 Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle
RACP638 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Rose Madder
RACP614 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue
RACP992 Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Garden Patina
ANC850 Spring Bling Prills 12 Pack (Sage Advice)
                                    RAHT – Heat It Craft Tool


Other Products: Hot Glue Gun, Sponge, Misti, Big Shot Plus, Scissor, Floral Oriental Cardstock, Swarovski Aurora Borealis crystals, WOW Clear Sparkle Embossing Glitter, VersaMark, ColorBox Mint ink, Pearl White Metallic Cardstock, Pearl White Metallic Text paper, Aqua Lagoon Metallic Card Stock, Pink Azalea Metallic Cardstock, Paper Trimmer, Quickie Glue Pen.

For more tips on creating with the Butterfly Dreams collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/uCKKJfAQFHA.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

Instructions:  Decorated crisscross card is 6” x 8”. Start with a 12” x 12” sheet of Pearl White Metallic Cardstock and cut it in half. Score both pieces at 6” and adhere the two pieces together with dries clear adhesive so that you have a double center and a right and left flap. Use a paper trimmer to cut the right flap diagonally in half from the score line to the bottom right corner. Cut the left flap from the score line to the bottom left corner. Splitcoaststampers has a great crisscross card tutorial with photos here: https://www.splitcoaststampers.com/resources/tutorials/criss_cross_card/ 

Cut a piece of dark aqua designer paper from the Butterfly Dreams Paper Collection 5 7/8” x 5 7/8” and adhere to the 6” x 6” section of the card. Cut a piece of aqua cardstock 5 7/8” x 5 7/8”, cut in half diagonally and adhere to the two crisscross panels. Cut a 5 3/4” x 5 3/4” piece of aqua designer paper, cut in half diagonally, ink the edges with Garden Patina Ink and adhere to the aqua cardstock. Cut two Sweetheart Borders from Pearl White cardstock, sponge with dries clear adhesive and sprinkle with Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear. When Dry adhere to the insides of the crisscross panels as shown. Use dries clear adhesive to seal the bottom of the pocket closed. Cut one of the corners from the square Butterfly Kisses Decorative die, sponge it with dries clear adhesive, sprinkle with Crystal Clear and adhere it to the right bottom corner. Use a Quickie glue pen to go over the design in the paper and sprinkle with Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter. 

To create the pocket insert, cut aqua cardstock 5 3/4” x 5 1/2”. Choose one of the 6” x 6” panels from the paper collection, cut it down to 5 5/8” x 5 3/8”, ink the edges with Garden Patina ink and adhere to the aqua cardstock. Use the Quickie Glue Pen to define the design on the paper and sprinkle with Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter.  Cut pearl white text paper 5 5/8” x 5 3/8” ink the edges with Magenta Hue ink, stamp the butterfly and sentiment from the Butterfly Kisses set on the white paper and adhere to the back of the aqua cardstock. Use the Decorative Medallion outer die to cut two pieces of the aqua cardstock. Adhere them back to back at the top of the insert panel. Diecut two of the decorative dies from pearl white cardstock, sponge with dries clear adhesive and sprinkle with Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear. When dry, adhere to the aqua diecuts.

 Stamp Small Peonies on Floral Oriental White cardstock with Magenta Hue ink. Color with Rose Madder and Magenta Hue ink, diecut using the coordinating dies, shape using the 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold and finish the shaping with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Assemble the petals to create one medium flower. Using dries clear adhesive, add Sage Advice Prills to the flower center. Stamp the Classic Rose Vines on Floral Oriental White cardstock using ColorBox Mint, color with Mint and Rose Madder Inks. Diecut using the coordinating die and add more Mint color around the edges. Sponge the flower and the leaves with dries clear and sprinkle with Crystal Clear. Use the hot glue gun to adhere to the decorative Medallion as shown.
 

Stamp the Fluttering Butterfly on Pink Azalea cardstock with VersaMark, sprinkle with Clear Sparkle Embossing Glitter, diecut with coordinating die and adhere to the card front. Adhere approximately 25 Swarovski Aurora Borealis crystals to the butterfly. 

Please be sure to stop by the Heartfelt Creations Blog
to see all of the gorgeous projects created by
the fabulous design team.

Thank you again for stopping by and 
have a beautiful day!  

Crafty Hugs,
Janet