Special Tea

Inspiration

Happy Heartfelt Creations' Wednesday! I have another card created with this month's Old English Garden Collection. The tea cup images are wonderful for creating a vintage, tattered look. I found a pack of doilies I'd bought long ago just knowing they'd come in handy someday, and thought they went beautifully with the teacups.

The Heartfelt Creations blog has beautiful creations from the design team this week - be sure to go visit!

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5" x 7"

Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3472 China Fragments Tea With Bella PreCut Set

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Paper

Marina Mist (SU!)	7" x 10", scored at 5"
Wild Wasabi (SU!)	4 7/8" x 6 7/8"
Soft Suede (SU!)	4 3/4" x 6 3/4", and 4 1/2" x 4 1/2"v
Soft Sky (SU!)	4 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Watercolor Paper (Canson)	4 1/2" x 4 1/2", and 2" x 4 1/2"

Ink

Sepia Archival (Ranger)

Accessories

Other Products Available at Heartfelt Creations
Nested Tea Cups Shapeabilities Circle Grand Nestabilities Fancy Tags 2 Shapeabilities Grand Calibur Scor-Pal ATG Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear InLinkz.com
Additional Accessories
Ribbon (Michaels)
Becca's Peg Bow Maker (ODBD)
4" Medallion Doilie (Royal Lace)
Tim Holtz Distress Markers (Ranger)
Tim Holtz Detail Water Brush (Ranger)
Stamp-A-Ma-Jig
Double-sided Sticky Tape (PK Glitz)
Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of blue card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold.

MATS

Cut green card stock to 4 7/8" x 6 7/8", brown card stock to 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", and light blue card stock to 4 5/8" x 6 5/8". Stamp the small cup in brown ink randomly over the light blue mat. Use the stamp positioner to stamp the small handle on each image. Mount brown onto green, and light blue onto brown. Attach a strip of ribbon about an inch and a half above one edge, then mount the mats to the front of the card.

IMAGE

Stamp the largest tea cup and handle using brown ink onto water color paper, and cut them out using the matching dies. Color using the water brush and distress markers. Cut/emboss brown card stock using the smalled Grand Circle die. Mount onto the card front on the left side. Glue the doily onto the brown circle, then glue the cup and handle onto the doily.

SENTIMENT

Cut/emboss the tag from watercolor paper. Use the water brush and distress marker to shade the tag. Stamp the sentiment in brown ink in the center of the tag, and mount it in the upper right corner of the card front using foam squares. Finish by tying a double bow and glue it on the visible ribbon strip to the right of the image.

Thanks for stopping by!

Trip To Health

Inspiration

I seem to be in the mode of creating masculine cards lately, for the standard birthdays, etc. This week I needed a card for a friend recovering from a serious illness. I'm also into using digitals - quick and easy! Unfortunately, I don't remember where I got the motorcycle image, but it fit the sentiment from Create with TLC so well, I decided to use it. I like the way it turned out, don't you?

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5" x 7"

Stamps

Sentiment (freebie from Create with TLC)

Cycle (unknown)

Paper

Not Quite Navy	7" x 10", score at 5"
Well Worn DSP	4" x 6 7/8"
River Rock	3" x 3", and 1 1/2" x 7"
Stamper's Select White	3" x 3", and 3" x 4"

Ink

Epson RX620 Printer

Accessories

Fleur De Lis Accents (Spellbinders)

Fleur De Lis Motifs (Spellbinders)

Classic Circle Nestabilities - Small (Spellbinders)

Grand Calibur (Spellbinders)

3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)

Dries Clear Glue (Art Institute)

Scor-Pal

ATG (3M)

Cutter Bee Retractable Knife (EK Success)

Cutter Bee Scissors (EK Success)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD and MAT

Start with a piece of dark blue card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5" and fold. Cut a piece of patterned paper to 4" x 6 7/8", and mount on the top part of the card front. Cut/emboss the Fleur De Lis edge from light green card stock. Trim to 7" long, and mount on the card front, covering the edge of the patterned mat.

IMAGE

Print the motorcycle image on white card stock, and trim closely. Use a craft knife to cut out central spaces. Mount on the left card front using foam squares.

SENTIMENT

Print the sentiment image on white card stock, then cut/emboss using a classic circle die. Cut/emboss light green card stock using the Fleur De Lis pendant shaped die. Glue the die cut on the right card front, and the sentiment on the die cut.

Thanks for stopping by and enjoy the rest of your holiday weekend!

Flowers And Butterflies

Inspiration

Here's my second design team project for Heartfelt Creations this week using the Old English Garden Collection stamps. I love the background stamps that are in this collection - so perfect for creating vintage or worn looks!

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5" x 7"

Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3470 Broken Cinder Blocks HCPC Bella Rose House

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Paper

Pear Pizzaz (SU!)	7" x 10", scored at 5"
Poppy Parade (SU!)	4 3/4" x 6 3/4"
Everyday Elegance DSP (SU!)	4 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Pool Party (SU!)	4" x 6"
Vintage Cream (PTI)	3" x 5"
Peach Parfait (SU!)	2" x 2"

Ink

Sepia Archival (Ranger)

Distress Ink Pads (Ranger): Frayed Burlap, Tumbled Glass

Distress Markers (Ranger)

Accessories

Other Products Available at Heartfelt Creations
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Additional Accessories
Ink Blending Tool with Foam (Ranger)
SPICA Glitter Pens (Imagination International)
Ribbon (Hobby Lobby)
Becca's Peg Bow Maker (ODBD)
Rotary Trimmer with straight and deckled blade (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Cut a piece of green card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold.

MAT

Cut red card stock to measure 4 3/4" x 6 3/4". Cut the patterned paper using a deckled blade to measure 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Color the edges of the patterned paper with a blending tool and light brown ink, and mount it on the red mat.

Cut/emboss light blue card stock using the smallest Grand Label 4 die. Stamp the cinder block background all over the die cut using light blue ink. Add color to the edges with the same ink and blending tool. Mount on the lower left corner of the patterned paper mat. Glue a strip of ribbon around the mat stack, then mount the stack to the front of the card.

IMAGE

Stamp the image on ivory paper with waterproof brown ink. Cut/emboss the image using the largest Label 4 die. Color the image with markers, and add sparkle to the blooms with SPICA markers.

Color the edges with the blending tool and the same brown ink used on the patterned mat. Mount the die cut on top of the blue mat and ribbon on the front of the card.

Stamp the butterfly on orange paper in orange ink, trim closely, and color with SPICA markers. Glue the body and right wing of the butterfly above the image. Finish with a double bow mounted on the ribbon strip to the right of the image.

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Understanding

Inspiration

Happy Wednesday and Heartfelt Creations day! The new Old English Garden Collection has all the design team members inspired - Be sure to visit the HC blog to see all the lovely creations! I used a sentiment from the set on this card, and combined it with the beautiful scenery stamps from recent collections.

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5" x 7"

Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3474 Heartfelt Expressions	HCPC 3465 Palisade Farmstead PreCut Set	HCPC 3467 Woodland Growth PreCut Set
HCPC 3463 Western Elements PreCut Set	HCPC 3459: Scenery Builder PreCut Set	HCD 721 Rustic Western Elements Die

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Paper

Brilliant Blue (SU!)	7" x 10", score at 5"
ColorCore Cardstock (Core'dinations)	4 7/8" x 6 7/8"
Garden Green (SU!)	4 5/8" x 6 5/8"
Butterfly Wings (Pink Paislee)	4 1/2" x 6 1/2", and 2" x 2"
Vintage Cream (PTI)	2 1/2" x 3 1/2"

Ink

Distress Inks (Ranger): Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Vintage Photo

Distress Markers (Ranger): Peeled Paint, Shabby Shutters, Vintage Photo, Dusty Concord, Tea Dye

Accessories

Other Products Available at Heartfelt Creations
Grand Calibur Scor-Pal ATG Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear InLinkz.com
Additional Accessories
Long Rectangle Nestabilities - Large (Spellbinders)
Ink Blending Tool with Foam (Ranger)
Tim Holtz Distress Tool (Tonic)
Liquid Pearls (Ranger): Buttercup, Lavender Lace
3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)
Cutter Bee Scissors (EK Success)
Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD and MATS

Start with a piece of blue card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold. Cut a piece of textured yellow card stock measuring 4 7/8" x 6 7/8", and mount to the front of the card. Cut green card stock to measure 4 5/8" x 6 5/8", distress the edges and mount on the front of the card.

IMAGES

Cut patterned paper to measure 4 1/2" x 6 1/2". Ink the grass image with green ink and stamp several times across the right side and bottom of the patterned paper.

Using distress markers ink the tall blooms with purple ink and green stems and stamp on the left of the patterned paper. Ink the dandelions with yellow and dark green markers, and stamp twice. Stamp the fence twice on ivory card stock, using brown ink.

Stamp the broken wheel once on ivory card stock, also in brown ink. Cut these out with the matching dies, then color with a light brown marker. Finally stamp the flowers with purple blossoms using green ink on a scrap of patterned paper, trim it closely.

Add green ink around the edges of the image with a blending tool or sponge, and mount it on the green mat on the front of the card. Glue on the 2 fences, and add the wheel and the trimmed flower with foam squares. Add liquid pearls to the dandelions and small purple blooms.

SENTIMENT

Stamp the sentiment in dark green ink on ivory card stock. Cut/emboss with the long rectangle die. Sponge some lighter green ink around the edges and mount with foam squares.

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Boy's Birthday Balloon

Inspiration

I made this for a little cousin (a couple of times removed) who is turning 2 this week. I thought this digi from Sassy Cheryl's was perfect for a little boy.

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5" x 7"

Stamps

Crazy for Cupcakes (SU!)

Birthday Balloon Boy (Sassy Cheryl's Digis)

Paper

Pacific Point	5" x 10", scored at 5", and 2 1/4" x 3 1/2"
Marina Mist	4 3/4" x 4 3/4"
Birthday paper (unknown)	2 3/8" x 4 5/8"
Only Orange	2 1/8" x 3 3/8"
Stamper's Select White	2" x 3" 1/4

Ink

Pacific Point (SU!)

Epson RX620 Printer

Accessories

Ribbon (SU!)

Metal Dots (Colorbok)

Scor-Pal

ATG (3M)

Cutter Bee Scissors (EK Success)

Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD and MAT

Start with a piece of dark blue card stock measuring 5" x 10", score at 5" and fold.

Cut a piece of light blue card stock measuring 4 3/4" X 4 3/4". Stamp the balloon in dark blue ink across the top of the light blue card stock mat. Mount a piece of patterned paper measuring 2 3/8" x 4 5/8""on the bottom half of the mat.

Adhere a piece of dark blue ribbon across the mat, covering the "seam" where the patterned paper stops. Mount the mat to the front of the card.

IMAGE

Resize the image to 3" in height. Print the digi stamp on white card stock, and trim to a rectangle measuring 2" x 3 1/4". Color with COPIC markers. I used these colors:

• Hair: E30, E35, E37
• Skin: E000, E01, R20
• Balloon: YR02, YR04, YR07
• Shirt: YR02, Orange SPICA
• Shorts: B02, B06
• Flower: Y13, YR02, YG13
• Shadow: C0, C2

Cut mats for the image - dark blue card stock cut to 2 1/4" x 3 1/2", and orange card stock cut to 2 1/8" x 3 3/8". Mount the image onto the orange, and the orange onto the dark blue. Mount in the center of the card front.

Finish by mounting 3 blue metal dots in the upper right corner of the card front.

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Thinking About You

Inspiration

Here's my second design team project for Heartfelt Creations this week. I'm using the Old English Garden Collection stamps. I think the sentiments are really pretty, and I'm really enjoying creating cards with them. The other thing I did on this card that's new will just amaze anyone who knows me - I actually set up my sewing machine and stitched on the card!

Ingredients

Note: finished card size is 5 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Heartfelt Creations Products

HCPC 3472 China Fragments HCPC 3474 Heartfelt Expressions HCPC 3469 Tattered Blossom Swirls HCPC 3470 Broken Cinder Blocks

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Paper

Autumn Rose (PTI)	5 1/2" x 11, scored at 5 1/2", and 4" x 4"
Adhesive Fabric Paper (DCWV)	4 1/4" x 5
Spring Moss (PTI)	4" x 4 1/4"
Stamper's Select White (PTI)	3" x 3", and 1 1/2" x 3 1/4"

Ink

Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko)

Shabby Shutters Distress Ink (Ranger)

Purely Pomegranate (SU!)

Accessories

Other Products Available at Heartfelt Creations
Nested Tea Cups Shapeabilities Lacy Circles Decorative Elements Die Grand Calibur Scor-Pal ATG InLinkz.com
Additional Accessories
COPIC Markers (Imagination International)
Vintage Buttons - Autumn Rose (PTI)
Corner Rounder punch (SU!)
Pink Jute (No Time to Stamp)
Sewing Machine with dark pink thread
Tim Holtz Distress Tool (Tonic)
3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives)
Zip Dry Glue
Cutter Bee Scissors (EK Success)
Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars)

Instructions

BASE CARD

Start with a piece of dark pink card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 11". Score it at 5 1/2", and fold. Use a corner rounder to round all 4 corners. Randomly stamp the flower swirl in dark pink ink all over the card front.

MAT

Cut a piece of light green card stock measuring 4" x 4 1/4". Randomly stamp the broken cinder block background in light green ink all over the green card stock. Cut a piece of adhesive fabric paper measuring 4 1/4" x 5". Adhere the green piece to the front of the fabric paper to hold it in place. Then sew a dark pink line around three sides of the mats. Remove the adhesive from the back of the fabric paper, and adhere it to the card front, leaving space at the top of the card for the button.

BUTTON

Tie a 3-loop bow using pink jute, leaving long ends. Glue the bow to the front of a dark pink button, then glue the button just above the edge of the fabric paper mat on the card front. Tape the two ends of the bow onto the green mat, so that they will look like the teacup image is hanging from them.

IMAGE

Stamp the medium teacup and handle on white card stock. Cut these out using the matching dies. Color with COPIC markers. I used these colors:

• Leaves: YG93
• Flowers: R56, R59, Y04
• Cup: C0, R81

Cut/emboss a lacy circle using dark pink card stock. Mount the circle onto the green mat using foam squares, then add the teacup and handle onto the circle using foam squares.

SENTIMENT

Stamp the sentiment in dark pink ink on white card stock, then trim closely. Mount on the card front in the lower right corner.

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