All Glammed Up Collection!

Hi Everyone!

So excited to tell you (and show you!) all about the new "All Glammed Up" Collection releasing today from Heartfelt Creations!  This collection features not only gorgeous stamps and paper as you would expect, but several new die styles that are incredibly versatile and different from others that have debuted before!  This collection is overflowing with girly and glamorous goodies!!

"Cue the spotlight and roll out the red carpet because the new All Glammed Up Collection by Heartfelt Creations has arrived! This ultra feminine compilation of glamorous flowing gowns, lavishly flower filled heels and stunning rose accents all showcased in elegant tones of reds, blacks and golds are the perfect combination for any stylish celebration and are sure to have your magnificent paper crafts taking centre stage and dominating the runway! Modern patterns and motifs mixed with eclectic and vintage style lend the perfect blend to any masterpiece whether you wish to dress your project up or down.  The grand and regal footwear illustrations coupled with the complementing dies are perfect to create that specialty shaped invitation for a special bridal shower or girls night out. The wide array of sentiment stamps included in the collection are ideal to have on hand for a variety of occasions, while the gracefully detailed and lace like gown and floral sprays and accents are sure to bring that extra touch of splendor to all of your layouts, cards or altered art projects.  So channel you inner fashionista, gather your finest glitters, rhinestones, ribbons and laces and join us in celebrating life's beautiful moments with this stylish, timeless and classy collection.  
Thanks so much for stopping by today!"

The card I created was designed to showcase the corner border die that can be cut as a border (as I've done here) or the die will cut out the entire image if you prefer, to be used as an embellishment.  Be sure to watch this video on the HC Blog today to see how the die works!

I also used one of the new dies to cut out the shape of the shoe from double-sided adhesive paper so I could add micro beads to the image.   I just laid the die cut adhesive over the image and poured the clear beads over it. 




There's so much to love about this collection, and there's so much more to come this month show casing all the wonderful products that are part of this collection.  You'll be awed and inspired when you check out all the samples the DT has come up with!  Be sure to take a peak!

Have a Blessed Week!
Anne

Italiana Riviera Bliss Card

 Hi Everyone!

I have another card to share with you using the Italiana Riviera Collection.  When I made this card, I had just purchased a Zutter Distress-it-all and of course I had to try it on everything!  I'm just shredding every edge I come across these days LOL!

So as you can see here, this card is the result of distressing multiple layers of patterned papers from the paper collection and then layering them together to create the card base. 

I stamped and die cut several of the coordinating ivy vines from the  collection.  Then I also stamped, die cut and shaped several Mini Vintage Floret Roses and added them to the card.  The image of the wine bottle is another stamp from the Italiana Riviera Collection.  I colored the image with Copic markers and added some swirly bling popping out of the top of the bottle.

The "bliss" embellishment on the upper right corner of the card is is a wood veneer piece that I embossed with gold embossing powder.

Double Flip Photo Card!

Hi Friends!

I've been in paper-craft heaven these days! Heartfelt Creations is absolutely going over the top crazy with the upcoming releases - you won't believe the goodies coming your way for Black Friday and beyond.  That's all I can say for now, just know you will be blown away!!

Meanwhile, I have been happily playing with the beautiful Italiana Riviera Collection - the gorgeous rich purples and green foliage are so inspiring!  I created a "Double Flip Card" this week that features a pair of dies that when used together, result in a wonderfully intricate and decorative border for your projects.  Emma Lou did a great video with instructions on how to use the dies that you will want to watch here. 

For my card, I first created the main 6"x6" card base and then layered a second full card on the front to make it a double-flip card.  The top card is actually smaller so it presents as if it is just one of the layers on the card.

I used the vine border dies on the top card to get the lush edge and even created a second layer of the border, just 'cause it's so gorgeous!!

When you flip up the top card, here's what's inside:

Then flip up the inside and you get to the second layer of the "double-flip card" (the photo is from the Heartfelt Creations family photo album!):

And since I'm showing lots of pictures today :0) , here's another look at the front of the card showing the die cut leaves and grapes that I added to complete the design:

All the measurements and the step-by-step instructions are posted on the Heartfelt Creations blog today!  Stop by and check it out and see what the rest of the designers have created!  They are a talented crew, you won't be disappointed!!

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

Anne

Italiana Wine and Vines Card

Hi All!

Happy to have you stop by today!  This week's card features Heartfelt Creation's newest Italiana Riviera Collection that debuted last week! 

I stamped and gold-embossed the script background using the Italiana Script stamp on the front of the card.  Next I chose a card panel from the gorgeous paper collection that featured a grape border across the bottom.  I cut away the center white area using my trusty Gyrocut craft knife and then adhered the resulting frame with dimensional foam tape to create a window-style card. 

Next I stamped and die cut several ivy leaves and a couple of grape bunches.  The grapes were colored in with Copic markers and the leaves were created from green cardstock and gold embossing powder.  I then stamped and die cut the wine bottle and glass in Black Stazon onto gold metallic paper.   I tucked those into the image among the grapes and used gold Peel-Off stickers to embellish across the bottom of the frame to complete the card!

Here's the Heartfelt Creations products I used today:

HCDP1-259 Italiana Riviera Paper Collection
HCD1-773 Italiana Grape Clusters Die
HCD1-772 Italiana Grape Vines Die
HCPC-33697 Italiana Grape Clusters Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3696 Italiana Grapevines Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3699 Italiana Script Cling Stamp Set 

The Heartfelt Creations Blog is overflowing with new, amazing inspiration and projects today!  Be sure to check it out!!

Have a blessed week everyone!  Thanks so much for being here!

Anne

New Dies! New Products! New Cards!

Hi Friends!

Heartfelt Creations is having a "mini" release today - it' is a new set of dies to go with the Peacock Paisley collection!  The dies are awesome!!  They cut out the two featured Peacocks from the collection and the feather image! I've made two cards featuring two of the dies.

On my first project, I used the new feather die to embellish a card I made with the Cascading Fuchsias collection.  I had just finished attending a workshop by MercArt on metal embossing so I wanted to try out the technique on the feathers.  I stamped the feather image three times onto craft aluminum using Stazon Black Ink, then die cut them with the new coordinating feather die. I then proceeded to test out my new metal-shaping "skills" (LOL!) using tools by Ten Second Studio to impress and emboss the lines on my feather images. (I think I'm hooked, this technique is way too much fun!)  I tried a couple of different techniques on the feathers so they don't exactly match in appearance, but I used them all anyhow!

I next used a new tool I recently got called the Gyro-cut to create my front panel. This is one cool, can't-put-it-away, tool! I was amazed that it actually worked "as seen on TV (i.e., YouTube)!  I am a major klutz with an exact-o knife.  I have never been able to use one like everyone else does, and I've tried many different kinds thinking it's the tool (not the user LOL!) that is not working right. So this was one more craft knife for me to try (reluctantly) and OMG, it worked for me!



I used it to quickly cut away the center of the front panel of the card -- all around all the swirly scrolly shapes on the frame -- and it took very little effort and it came out perfect. The blade didn't skip or run off in it's own direction like all the others. I am so happy to add this guy to my arsenal!

So after creating all the flowers and die cuts and preparing the panels and parts, I assembled my card elements and tucked in the silver feathers on the side.  Please check out the Heartfelt Creations Blog today for the step by step instructions on how I made each of the elements.

Here's my list of HC products that I used for this card:

HCDP1-254 Cascading Fuchsia Paper Collection
HCPC-3672 Fuchsia Bouquet Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-763 Cascading Fuchsia Die
HCD1-762 Decorative Oval Die
HCPC-3545 Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-736 Classic Leaf Die
HCPC-3661 Feathery Peacock Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-771 Peacock Paisley Die

For my second card, I used the smaller peacock image and new coordinating die as the focal point.  The peacock dies are so amazingly detailed!!

I stamped the peacock image with Black Stazon ink onto a card stock scrap - I forgot to use watercolor paper but it didn't seem to be a problem!  I colored in the image with Zig Clean Water Color Brushes and they blended and colored beautifully.  I even blended multiple colors in the body of the peacock in an attempt to get an iridescent look and it was pretty easy to do.

To complete the card, I added texture to a panel of white card stock with an embossing folder, split it into two parts and added an "alley" of patterned paper between the two panels.  I adhered my peacock using dimensional foam and added a "ticket" sentiment that I cut out from the paper collection. I added some water coloring to the ticket to get it to match the colors of the peacock a little better.

All the details for this card are on the Heartfelt creations blog today also!

Here's my list of HC products that I used for this card:

HCD1-771 Peacock Paisley Die
HCDP1-252 Peacock Paisley Paper Collection
HCPC-3660 Peacock Swirls Cling Stamp Set

Check out all the samples using the new dies from HC on the blog! So many gorgeous project ideas to inspire you!!

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

Kokopelli Card

Hi All!

So very EXCITED about the March release of Frantic Stamper dies!!  They are Southwest themed!!  The Southwest is home for me -- born and raised in New Mexico, I love the culture, the land, and the food!! (LOL!!)  

Yesterday I received a package full of wonderful SW themed dies - I love every one of my new dies and almost couldn't get started because I wanted to just use all of them at once!  So I just got on my die cutting machine this morning and went for it!! 

So alas, I present... my Kokopelli Card!!  This card uses the fabulous FRA-DIE-09141 Sunburst Card Panel as the background, the FRA-DIE-09124 Cactus Chorus Line ("love"!!) and my most favorite of all the Kokopelli from the new FRA-DIE-09409 Kokopelli and Zia die set!  How did Fran and Kathy (the die designer) know I coveted the Kokopelli!  Today I am happy!

TFL, I'm so glad you stopped by!

Cards Featuring Frantic Stamper!

Hi Friends!

Last month an "old" friend reached out and asked me if I'd be interested in joining back up with Frantic Stamper as a Guest Designer to showcase some of the new dies they are manufacturing.  What???!  Of course!!  I love creating with dies and I know the talent of the die designer, so I am thrilled and honored! 

FRA-DIE-09376 "Easter Scene Card Panel" die from Frantic Stamper

My first card is created with a brand new, just-released die for January 2015.  It's a single, card-sized die and it creates a scene for you instantly.  The only thing I had to do was add some background paper and it was done!  Easy peasy adorable Easter Card!

FRA-DIE-09375 "Diagonal Card Sketcher" and FRA-DIE-09400 "Faith" dies from Frantic Stamper

This next card is created using an amazing die set from FS that creates a card base and comes with several pieces that you can use on your card in a zillion different ways!  I love love love this set!  All the pieces have faux stitching embossed along the edges.


The word "Faith" that I embedded into the card base is also a FS die -- don't you love the font style??  I also love that it is large enough that it can be used as the focal point of your design.  

The background, dimensional flowers and leaves are made with Heartfelt Creations' "Birds and Blooms" set.  And don't you know, you can get the entire "Birds and Blooms" over at Frantic Stamper too!!

I posted a few other cards I made over on the Frantic Stamper blog so if you're interested in checking those out, please pop on over to see what I created along with the other talented designers working with the Frantic Stamper products!
 
TFL, I'm so glad you stopped by!

Blooming Party

 Hi All,

The supplies for this card today are mostly all dies and paper.  The variety of dies out there is just mind boggling!  How do you choose??

I started by die cutting white CS and SU DP with Simon Says Chevron Pattern die.  I used the white die cut as my background on a cream CS base.  Then I randomly glued individual chevron pieces from the SU DP into the negative spaces of the white background.

Next I die cut a couple of "Lacy Leaves" from SU Blackberry Bliss CS.  Followed by the "Party" block piece by Little B in gold metallic paper.

The flower was made using SU's Beautiful Bunch punch and matching stamp.  I stamped the flower twice in Hello Honey ink and punched them out.  Sprayed them lightly with water and pinched and shaped them using my flower shaping tools from Heartfelt Creations.  For the center of the flower I die cut two of the stamens from Heartfelt Creations Arianna Blooms set using Blackberry Bliss CS.

For the final assembly, I added a strip of coordinating SU DP across the lower middle of the card base and arranged all my pieces onto the card.

TFL, I'm so glad you stopped by!

Heartfelt Creations Dies

 Hi Friends,

This card is another fun flowery Heartfelt Creations card that believe it or not it came together quick and easy!  It's all about the tools, right??!

The flowers are Heartfelt Creations Majestic Mornings stamp set. I stamped the flowers with brown ink onto white CS, used Viva 3-D stamp paint in copper, lime green and red to quickly sponge on some color, then die cut them with the coordinating die that ends up giving you 12 different flowers all at once. I used a stylus and shaping mat to shape and layer the pieces.  

On my white cardstock panel, I stamped the coordinating HC Blooms image and colored just the leaves.  I adhered all my flowers over the image and added my sentiment (Just Rite "Grand Sentiments".  I did a little spattering over the card with some of the copper paint, added a few dots and mounted the panel onto black CS. 

TFL, I'm so glad you stopped by!