Tuesday 1 December 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Butterfly Flip Fold Mini Album

Good Morning All!
Today I have something different to share which really took me out of my comfort zone to create, but I was very pleased the result. This little mini album would be lovely to have in your handbag or on your desk with a few photographs in.






Instructions:
Mini Album Size : 30cm x  10 1/2cm (11 3/4" x 4 1/4").
Create a mini album with the above measurements, score at 11 1/2cm (4 1/2") and 23cm (9").  Cover the album as shown using the paper collection.  Stamp the blossoms onto vellum and white card and heat emboss. Die cut using the matching die.  To the blossoms on white card, add yellow colouring to the the centres and pink to the petals using the Fantastix blending tools.  Shape the flowers using the shaping tools and add the yellow beads to the centres. Stamp the leaves onto vellum using green ink and heat emboss. Die cut using the matching die. Adhere these flowers and leaves to the front of the album. For the inside use a pocket insert, cover with matching papers.  Die cut the border using purple card and adhere as shown, add some purple ribbon. Add to the centre of the album.  Die cut the corner fleur and edge from green card, adhere together then adhere in the album to be used as a corner pocket.




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today,

Oksana
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Monday 23 November 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Simple Save the Date

Good Afternoon everyone!
Today's card is a simple Save the Date card made using the latest release from Heartfelt Creations, The All Glammed Up Collection.  This collection has a wonderful pack of sentiments stamps that can be used for many occasions!



Instructions:
Card Size : 10cm x 10cm (3 7/8" x 3 7/8")
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add dark red ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements using the cream linen card. Adhere the card topper using double sided tape. Stamp the sentiment onto cream paper using black ink and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Die cut using the label strip die. Cut a mat for the label from dark red card and round the corners using a punch. Adhere these two pieces together using foam pads.  Adhere the sentiment to the card using foam pads as shown. Create a small bow using the twine, adhere to the card and add a pearl to complete.




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today,

Oksana
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Thursday 12 November 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Sparkly Dress

Good Afternoon everyone!
Today's card features the latest release from Heartfelt Creations, The All Glammed Up Collection.  Such a different collection with lots of stamps and matching dies. Here is the first card that I put together using this collection.



Instructions:
Card Size : 10cm x 13 1/2cm (4" x 5 3/8")
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add dark red ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements using the cream linen card.  Cut a piece of cream linen pearlescent paper and adhere to the card front using  double sided tape, then adhere the card topper. Stamp the image onto cream paper from the paper collection using black ink and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Colour the flowers and leaves with the promarker pens. Die cut using the matching die. Fuse the filament fibres together as per the instructions and die cut the lower part of the dress. Carefully attach to the dress using a wet glue.  Add some red ribbon around the centre and adhere on the reverse. Adhere the dress to the card using foam pads. Select the sentiment from the paper collection and die cut using the matching tag die. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker using the ribbon, thread on the tag and wrap around the card as shown.



As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
Love 2 Create - Anything Creative


Wednesday 30 September 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Enchanted Pink Mum Sentiments

Good Morning Everyone!
Today's card features the latest release from Heartfelt Creations, The Enchanted Mum Collection.  Such a beautiful collection with lots of pinks and lilacs!
This card was made up of bits that I had left over on my craft desk and didn't want to waste any of it, so this is what I came up with! Really love the sentiment background and it's an alternative way of using the wording!





Instructions:
Card Size : 11 1/2cm x 11 1/2cm (4 1/2" x 4 1/2")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using the pink pearlescent card. Select the sentiment strips from the paper collection and cut them out. Cut them down further and arrange them onto a piece of white card measuring 11cm x 11cm (4 1/4" x 4 1/4"), glue into place. Add pink ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker from the pink/white twine and wrap twice around the sentiment piece as shown, secure with a knot on the reverse.  Adhere to the main card using foam pads. Stamp the flowers onto white card using the berrylicious ink. Add a little of the Worn Lipstick ink to your glass mat and spritz with water.  Colour all of the flowers by applying the ink with a soft piece of foam. Do the same on the reverse of the card. Die cut using the matching die.  You will need two middle sized flowers and one small flower. Shape them using the stylus tools. Adhere the flowers together and add the glass beads to the centre.  Adhere the flower using hot glue and add a few sequins to complete the card.



As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team today.

Thanks for visiting me today,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
Love to Create - Anything Creative

Tuesday 18 August 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Olive Branch

Good Afternoon Everyone!
Hope you all enjoying the summer so far! We have had a very busy one, visited sunny Spain, then attended a summer camp with the children.  Returned back exhausted and with lots of laundry!
I will catch up with some of my projects posted on the Heartfelt Creations blog, but will start with the newest release - The Farmers Market Collection.  My card is CAS and I have used delicate shades of green and purple to compliment the main image.




Instructions:
Card Size : 11cm x 14 1/2cm (4 1/4" x 5 3/4")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using white card. Emboss a piece of white card using the Stripes embossing folder, adhere to the card using double sided tape.  Add the ribbon around the card as shown, adhere on the inside. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker from the twine, tie around the card over the ribbon. Stamp (leaving enough space) the olive branch twice onto white card using brown ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Die cut one image using rectangle #5 from Matting Basics Set A.  Colour in both images using promarker pens.( on the second image only colour the branch and cut it out). Stamp the jar onto white card using brown ink and die cut using the matching die. Add some blue ink with a water brush. Adhere the jar to the image using glue and overlap the stem branch so that it appears longer.  Die cut a rectangle using green card and #6 from Matting Basics Set B. Adhere together using foam pads. Add to the main card using foam pads to complete.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today,

Oksana

Wednesday 27 May 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Elegant Fuchsia Clusters

Good Afternoon Everyone!
I am somewhat behind with sharing my DT cards for Heartfelt Creations. My son is currently in the middle of doing his GCSE's and I have been trying to help him with his revision! I feel more stressed about the exams than he does, crafting has helped a little but I haven't had much spare time these past few weeks.  I have looked at your blogs to see all your creations, but not always left a comment.
Heartfelt Creations released the Cascading Fuchsia Collection this month and this is the first card that I created.  A floral stamped image that I have coloured with promarkers.


Instructions:
Card Size :   10 1/2cm x 14cm (4 1/4" x 5 1/2")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using white linen card. Stamp the image onto white card using black ink and heat emboss using clear powder. Colour in the image using promarker pens (including blender pen). Die cut the image using the frame die ensuring you centralise the stamped image. Cut a mat from white card to fit behind the frame and adhere these together using foam pads. Adhere to the card front using double sided tape.  Thread the purple ribbon through the corner of the frame and tie into a bow to complete.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,





Thursday 7 May 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Only One Like You Gift Tag

Good Morning Friends!
Something different to share with you all today -  a gift tag which was really easy to create.
I have mainly used papers and stamps from the Everyday Heroes Collection.




Instructions:
Tag Size :   7 1/2cm x 15cm (3" x 5 7/8")
Create a tag blank with the above measurements using white card.  Select the paper shown from the paper collection and adhere to the tag using glue. Trim to fit and punch a hole in the top of the tag. Add bisque coloured ink around the edges. Select the tags from the paper collection, adhere to white card and die cut using the matching die.  Add bisque coloured ink around the edges. Adhere to the tag front using foam pads.  Stamp the sentiment onto kraft card using black ink and heat emboss using clear powder.  Die cut using the banner die and trim the end. Die cut another banner from black card, cut in half and adhere behind the sentiment using glue. (to fill the gap, cut a thin piece of black card and adhere behind). Tie some burlap around the tag and adhere on the reverse. Add the sentiment in place using foam pads.  Add the ribbon to complete.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
We love 2 Create - Use Inks


Thursday 30 April 2015

Heartfelt Creations - My World Globe

Good Morning Friends! My card today has mostly been made using The Everyday Heroes Collection. I really like the background stamp and words, so really wanted it to stand out.  Simple stamping and die cutting and this card was put together!  The instructions are below.




Instructions:
Card Size :   11cm x 12cm (4 3/8" x 4 3/4")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using cream linen card. Using the reverse side of the cream linen card, stamp the world background using the green pistachio ink. Cut down to size, mine measured 9 1/2cm x 10 1/2cm (3 3/4" x 4 1/8"). Add pistachio ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Select the paper shown from the paper collection and cut out. I cut down the frame to fit onto the card front and adhered using double sided tape. Stamp the globe onto the same card using the black ink and heat emboss using clear powder.  Die cut using the matching die. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker using the natural twine and tie around the stamped piece of card.  Adhere the globe over the stamped image using foam pads, then adhere this to the card front using foam pads.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
Cuttlebugmania - Stamping
We love 2 Create - Use Inks



Thursday 16 April 2015

Heartfelt Creations - You Are The Best

Good Morning Friends! I have another card to share today using the newest release by Heartfelt Creations - The Everyday Heroes Collection. I have mainly used the dies and sentiment stamps on this card, but have completed it with a framed border.  The instructions are below.




Instructions:
Card Size :   12 1/2cm x 13 1/2cm (5"x 5 1/4")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using cream linen card.  Select the paper shown from the paper collection and cut to measure the same as the card front. Add cantaloupe ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Die cut the frame 3 times using cream linen card. Cut them all in halves and adhere them around the paper as shown using glue to create a framed edge. (for the top and bottom of the card, cut off one the arrow points and glue together in the centre). Adhere this to the main card blank using double sided tape. Stamp all the sentiments onto cream card using the inks shown and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Die cut using the matching dies. Adhere these together over the sentiment using foam pads, weaving the arrow through. Add this to the main card blank using foam pads to complete.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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Thursday 9 April 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Simply Remember

Good Morning Friends! Hope you all had a wonderful Easter and are enjoying this nice weather!
Yesterday we had a new release by Heartfelt Creations - The Everyday Heroes Collection, which commemorates the important ones and moments. I love the dies in the set which are so useful, especially this beautiful frame and anchor.  This card just came together so easily and I was very pleased with the result. 



Instructions:
Card Size :   11cm x 15cm (4 5/16 x 5 7/8")
Create a card blank with the above measurements using cream linen card.  Select the paper shown from the paper collection and cut to measure 10 1/2cm x 14 1/2cm (4 1/4" x 5 3/4"). Add black ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Adhere this to the main card blank using double sided tape. Using the sentiment stamp shown, stamp onto cream card using black ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Die cut using a circle die. Stamp the anchor using black ink, heat emboss with clear powder and die cut using the matching die. Colour around the edge using a black promarker pen.  Die cut an extra anchor from cream card, cover in Versamark ink and heat emboss with clear powder. Create a loopy bow using natural twine on the bow maker, thread on the anchors and wrap around the card twice as shown securing on the inside. Die cut the frame using black shiny card.  Adhere the frame over the sentiment using foam pads.  Add this to the main card blank using foam pads to complete.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:
Simon Says Stamp - A is for...

Wednesday 1 April 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Blue Feathered Daisy

Good Afternoon Friends!
Today I have created another fairly CAS floral card mainly with The Peacock Paisley Collection There is such a variety of stamps in this set and I have added some butterflies from the Medley Collection.  I have simply coloured the image with my promarkers using the background papers as colour inspiration. My colouring techniques are getting better too I think!  A small and quick card to complete.




Card Size :   10 1/2cm x  13 1/2cm (4 1/8" x 5 3/8")
Instructions:
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add aqua ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements and adhere the topper central using double sided tape.  Stamp the floral image onto white card using black ink and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Die cut using the largest oval die and colour with the promarkers. Using the largest lacey oval die, die cut this shape using the dark green card. Adhere these together using glue and add to the card using foam pads. Stamp the butterflies using black ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Die cut using the matching die. Use the stylus to add some dimension to the butterflies and adhere to the card using foam pads. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker from the natural twine and adhere to the card as shown adding the gems to complete.



As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Passion For Promarkers - Blues
Graph It Markers - Spring
UK Challenge Blog - Spring Colours

Wednesday 25 March 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Pink Floral Heart

Good Afternoon Friends!
Today I have another project to share made using the The Peacock Paisley Collection. I bought an MDF heart and decided that it needed that floral touch.  It was quite a quick project to complete, as the flowers are all on one stamp and one die, done very quickly!  My daughter wanted this to hang it up in her bedroom, will have to make her another one!




Project Size :  The heart size is approx 15 1/2cm x 15cm (6"x 5 13/16")
Instructions:
Select the paper shown from the collection and cut to measure the heart size.  Adhere to the heart shape using glue and cut around the edges. ( I used a nail file to neaten up the edges.) When dry add green ink around the heart edges.  Stamp the daisies onto white card using pink ink. Die cut using the matching die. Blend yellow ink to the flower centres and pink to the petals, allow to dry.  Use the flower shaping kit to add dimension to your flowers.  Add yellow glass beads to the flower centres using glue. Stamp the leaves twice each onto white card using green ink. Die cut using the matching dies. Blend green ink onto the leaves and add dimension using the flower shaping stylus. Die cut a leaf each using green felt. Arrange the floral display onto the heart as shown, some of the leaves I cut up to fill in gaps.  Adhere to the heart using hot glue to complete.



As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes
UK Challenge Blog - Alter It
Cuttin and Stamping Challenge - Girly


Wednesday 18 March 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Beautiful Peacock Feather

Good Morning Friends!
Today I have created another feather card made with The Peacock Paisley Collection. I have keep this one quite simple and coloured the image with my promarkers using the papers as colour inspiration.  A very quick and easy small card to complete.




Card Size :   10cm x 10 1/2cm (3 15/16 x 4 3/16")
Instructions:
Create a card blank with the above measurements using white card, use a corner rounder on the bottom corners. Select the paper shown from the collection and cut to measure the card size, rounding the bottom corners.  Add some green ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Adhere this to the main card blank using double sided tape. Using the peacock feather stamp, stamp onto white card using green ink. Heat emboss with clear embossing powder and colour in using promarker pens as shown. Cut down the card to measure 9cm x 10cm (3 5/8" x 3 7/8"), keep the feather image to the middle left of the card, round the bottom corners.  Add dark yellow ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Create a loopy bow using the gold twine on the bow maker, add around the card as shown securing on the reverse.  Cut out the sentiment from the paper collection. Add some green ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Adhere this over the gold twine using double sided pads as shown.  Add this panel to the main card blank using foam pads to complete.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:

Wednesday 11 March 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Peacock Feathers Birthday

Good Morning Friends!
Today we have a new release by Heartfelt Creations - The Peacock Paisley Collection. It is full of rich, bright colours in the paper collection, creative stamps and a beautiful daisies stamp and die set.
My project this week is a clean and simple design, but I love the shimmer and richness that gilding flakes give to the finished project.  Looks so much better when seen close up!



Card Size :   11cm x 14 1/2cm (4 5/16 x 5 11/16")
Instructions:
Create a card blank with the above measurements using white card. Using the peacock feather stamp, stamp as shown onto a piece of plain white card using the flitterglu. Cover the images with gilding flakes and clean up using a texture sponge. Cut down the card to measure 10 1/2cm x 14cm ( 4 1/16" x 5 1/2"). Add some bronze ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear powder. Cut a piece of plain white card to measure 2 1/2cm x 10 1/2cm (this was the width of the ribbon I used). Add this to the card. Add the ribbon over this card and adhere on the reverse using double sided tape. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker, wrap around over the ribbon, securing on the reverse. Adhere this to the main card blank with glue. Stamp the sentiment onto white card using black ink and heat emboss. Die cut using the fancy frame circle die. Adhere to the card using foam pads. 




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog. along with lots more inspiration from the design team.

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:

Wednesday 4 March 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Purple Birthday Butterflies

Good Morning Friends!
It is Wednesday once again and have a clean and simple card to share with you all using products by Heartfelt Creations.  I love using butterflies on my cards and this card has five of them in a lovely shade of purple. The colours are deeper on this photo than on the actual card and the butterflies also have a delicate sparkle to them which is very difficult to photograph.
Hope you all like it! We also have a new collection launching next week, if you pop along to the Heartfelt Creations Blog, there is a sneak preview!



Card Size :   10 1/2cm x 13 1/2cm (4 1/8" x 5 3/8")
Instructions:
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add the grape ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements and adhere the topper central using double sided tape.  Stamp the sentiment onto white card using the grape ink and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Die cut using the largest oval die ensuring the sentiment is off centre to the left. Adhere to the card using foam pads. Stamp the butterflies onto white card using the boysenberry ink and die cut using the matching die. Spray the butterflies with the glitter spray and allow to dry. Add dimension to the butterfly wings using the shaping tools.  Add to the card using foam pads and complete with the pearls.




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today, enjoy the rest of your week,

Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenge:





Friday 27 February 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Red Botanical Rose

Good Afternoon Friends!
I have a floral card to share with you all as my project this week for Heartfelt  Creations. This flower is beautiful and is easy to colour and shape. I have used some cream linen cardstock ( a favourite of mine at the moment) with some red and a Spellbinder background die that I have not used for some time now.



Card Size :   11cm x 14cm (4 3/8 x 5 1/2")
Instructions:
Create a card blank with the above measurements using cream linen card and round the corners. Die cut a large rounded rectangle from dark red card. Use the aperture and cut down the card to create a frame with a width of 3/4cm or 1/4" thickness, round the corners.  Die cut the fancy lattice from cream linen card.  Adhere behind the frame and cut off the excess.  Adhere to the main card using foam pads.  Stamp the botanical rose onto cream card twice using the rhubarb ink, die cut using the matching die.  Colour two large roses and one medium rose using the yellow and rhubarb inks. Shape, adhere together and adhere to the card front.  Stamp the sentiment onto the same card and heat emboss.  Die cut using the banner die and add to the card.  Die cut a small leaf and a small vine from the dark red card and adhere as shown to complete. 




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today, love reading all your comments.
Have a lovely weekend!
Oksana
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Thursday 12 February 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Gold Botanical Wings

Good Morning Friends!
Yesterday, the Butterfly Medley Collection was released by Heartfelt Creations. This collection is full of flowers and butterflies to get us ready for the Spring.  I cannot wait for some sunshine to arrive and those Spring flowers which will add some colour to my garden!
My projects this week are simple and elegant although they did take me some time to complete, making sure the butterflies were positioned just right!




Card Size :    12cm x 12cm (4 3/4 x 4 3/4").
Instructions:
Create a card blank with the above measurements using cream linen card.  Dry emboss a separate piece of the same card using the script text embossing folder.  Cut down to measure 11 1/2cm x 11 1/2cm (4 1/2" x 4 1/2").  Stamp the butterfly twice using Versamark Ink and heat emboss using the gold powder. Die cut using the matching die.  Create a loopy bow using the bow maker and wrap the gold cord around the embossed card as shown, tie on the reverse.  Add to the main card front using foam pads.  Gently add dimension to the butterfly wings and adhere to the main card as shown using foam pads.

Box
Instructions:
Die cut the box shape using cream linen card. Dry emboss the lid using the script text embossing folder and create the box. Stamp the butterfly using Versamark Ink and heat emboss using the gold 
powder. Die cut using the matching die.  Create a loopy bow using the bow maker and wrap the gold cord around the box lid as shown and tie. Gently add dimension to the butterfly wings and adhere to the lid using foam pads.




As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today, love reading all your comments.
Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:




Wednesday 4 February 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Blue Bird and Blooms Card

Good Morning All! 
 Here is my project this week for Heartfelt Creations.  I have enjoyed working with the colour blue the past few weeks and my promarker pens. When I completed this card, I wasn't sure whether to add a sentiment or where to put it, so have left it blank to add one inside the card at a later date.




Card Size :    10 1/2cm x  13 1/2cm (4 1/8" x 5 3/8").
Instructions:
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add the aqua ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements and adhere the topper central using double sided tape. Die cut an oval shape from white card using the largest oval die. Using the largest lacey oval die, die cut this shape using the aqua card. Adhere these together using foam pads and add to the card using double sided tape. Stamp the blossoming branch image onto white card using black memento ink, die cut using the matching die and colour using promarkers. Shape the flowers using the shaping tools and add the blue beads to the centres. Cut the die cut into 3 pieces and arrange onto the card as shown. Adhere using foam pads. Stamp the bird onto white card using black ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Die cut using the matching die, colour with the promarkers.  Adhere to the card using foam pads to complete.


As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today, love reading all your comments.
Oksana
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Wednesday 28 January 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Blue Bird and Blooms

Good Evening All! Hope you are all well and keeping safe in this January weather. I got soaked this morning and my umbrella was blown inside out.  My niece's umbrella broke and ended up stuck in her hair!  Was very glad to get home for a nice hot cup of tea!
As it is Wednesday, here is my project this week for Heartfelt Creations.  I took a photo of my work in progress once again at the start.  So from this.....


to this very CAS card.


Card Size :    12cm x 12 1/2cm (4 3/4" x 5").
Instructions:
Dry emboss a piece of white card using the brick wall embossing folder.  Cut down to measure 
11 1/2cm x 12cm (4 1/2" x 4 5/8").  Run your scissors down the sides of the card to create a rough edge. Add to the main cardfront using foam pads. Select the message topper shown from the paper collection and die cut using the matching die.  Go around the edges with a light blue promarker. Add to the main card with foam pads.  Stamp the blossoming branch image onto white card using black memento ink, die cut using the matching die and colour using promarkers.  Shape the flowers using the shaping tools and add the blue beads to the centres. Add to the card using foam pads behind the branches and leaves, but glue the flowers direct to the card. Stamp the bird onto white card using black ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Die cut using the matching die, colour with the promarkers.  Adhere to the card using foam pads to complete.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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Thursday 22 January 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Pink Birthday Blooms

Good Morning All! 
 Here is my project this week for Heartfelt Creations.  I took a photo of this card when I first started  putting the elements together.  I wanted it to be pinkish, pink flowers and a topper with pink in it.  So from this.....


to this ......my finished card!  So pleased with how it turned out!


Card Size :   10 1/2cm x  13 1/2cm (4 1/8" x 5 3/8"). 
Instructions:
Select the card topper shown from the paper collection and cut out.  Add the pink ink around the edges and heat emboss using clear embossing powder.  Create a card blank with the above measurements and adhere the topper central using double sided tape.  Stamp the sentiment onto white card using black ink and heat emboss using clear embossing powder. Die cut using the largest oval die ensuring the sentiment is just off centre to the right.  Using the largest lacey oval die, die cut this shape using the pink card. Adhere these together using foam pads and add to the card using double sided tape.  Stamp the blossoms onto white card using pink ink and die cut using the matching die - do this 3 times.  Add yellow colouring the the centres and pink to the petals using the Fantastix blending tools.  Shape the flowers using the shaping tools and add the yellow beads to the centres. Die cut the leaves using the green felt. Add the leaves and flowers to the card as shown using hot glue to complete.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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Thursday 15 January 2015

WOYWW (Thurdsay) - What's On Your Workdesk? # 293

Good Morning and thank you for the lovely comments on my card yesterday.
I thought I would participate in WOYWW (on Thursday) this week to share some work in progress.
These are some bits that are currently on my desk this week. In the first photo I have used the same stamp as yesterday but with distress inks.  Below, I have stamped, die cut then coloured with promarkers.
Need a few more elements and cardstock to finish these projects!




Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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Wednesday 14 January 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Birds and Blooms Collage

Good Morning all on this cold, winter morning!
It is Wednesday and we have a new release today by Heartfelt Creations, the Birds and Blooms Collection.
For my project this week, I opted to use my gilding flakes as I had not used them in a while to create an elegant but simple card.  I also used cream linen card and when you apply the gilding flakes, they also take on the texture from the card! This card was difficult to photograph and looks much better when seen up close.




The products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog, along with more ideas and inspiration from the design team this week.



Card Size :  13 1/2cm x 17cm (5 1/2" x 6 3/4").
Instructions:
Stamp the collage image onto cream linen card using the flitterglu and apply the gilding flakes. Using the largest Matting Basics die, die cut a frame from the same cream card.  Cut down to the size required, Adhere over the main image using foam pads.  Cut down to leave a small border around the frame - mine measured 13 1/2cm x 17cm (5 1/2" x 6 3/4").  Create a loopy bow on the bow maker and tie around the card frame. Add a separate piece of card to the back to complete the card.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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I would like to enter my card into the following challenges:
UK Challenge blog - Clean and Simple
Craft Stamper - Take A Stamp

Thursday 8 January 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Flourished Lattice

Good Morning All! 
Here is my project this week for Heartfelt Creations.  The card was inspired by the faux laser cut technique that Jennifer McGuire shares in her tutorial.  I wanted to give it a try with my Heartfelt Creations dies and I love the result!

The products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog, along with more ideas and inspiration from the design team this week. If you head over, you will see that  Heartfelt Creations has new branding and new packaging for 2015! Exciting times and there is also a sneak peak of the new release - Birds and Blooms Collection!

 


Card Size :   12 1/2cm x 14 1/2cm (4 7/8" x 5 5/8").
Instructions:
Create a card blank from cream linen card. Cut a separate piece of the same cardstock to measure 12cm x 14cm (4 5/8" x 5 3/8").  Centre the Lattice piece die and die cut.  Die cut 2 Large flourishes from the same card stock.  Adhere one flourish on the reverse securing with glue.  Use the other flourish to fill in the area until filled as shown, cutting down pieces to fit. (I used this tutorial ). Add foam pads to the reverse and cover the aperture with green cardstock.  Adhere into place onto the main card front. Die cut a Large Juliet flower, form into shape and secure with the green brad. Die cut the daisy cluster twice from yellow card stock. Snip off the flowers and mould into shape. Adhere to the flower centres with glue and add a green gem. Create a loopy bow on the bow maker, Adhere the bow and flower to the main card front using hot glue to complete.

As always, the products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog,

Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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Saturday 3 January 2015

Heartfelt Creations - Tea Bag Holder

Good Evening All and Happy New Year! Hope that you all had a wonderful Christmas and enjoyed your New Year celebrations!
Here is my project this week for Heartfelt Creations using the latest collection.  I made a Tea Bag Holder using papers and dies from The Romantique Garden Collection. Really pleased with how it has turned out and it was easy to create.  I have filled mine with 2 individually wrapped tea tags, but you could also put chocolates in there too - could make it into a small Valentine's gift!


The products used can be found on the Heartfelt Creations blog, along with more ideas and inspiration from the design team.  Instructions are below.





Instructions:
Use this tutorial to create the Tea Bag Holder.  Select the paper shown from the paper collection to make the inner part.  Use white card to create the outer holder, then cover with matching paper. Stamp the flower blossoms with black ink and heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Use your promarkers to colour the flower blossoms, use a blender to lighten some areas and add some dimension using a shaping tool. Adhere the tea bag holder together, adding some ribbon on the inside.  Die cut 2 branches from cream card.  Adhere into place on the front.  Arrange the blooms as shown, adhere using foam pads.  Die cut the sentiment using the ticket die.  Adhere into place using foam pads to complete.

Thanks for visiting me today,
Oksana
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