HEARTFELT CREATIONS - JANUARY 11, 2012

It is time for a new release again from Heartfelt Creations.  This Chateau Gate Collection is "magnificent" and the intricate detail in each of the designs is absolutely beautiful. This collection is very versatile and you will be able to create projects for the men in your life, invites, graduations, love, congrats and so many more! This collection features 9 PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations.

Leave a comment on the HC blog by January 17 to be eligible to win the entire release valued at $174.90. The winner will be announced on January 18 on the HC Blog.

I made three cards this week featuring this new collection. 

My Pink Chateau House Card I am also entering in the    Challenge #39 - Sparkle & Ribbon

PINK CHATEAU HOUSE CARD

Heartfelt Creations Products:

• HCPC 3444 - Scenic Vista PreCut Set
• HCPC 3435 - Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
• HCPC 3449 - Door to My Heart PreCut Set
• HCD 718 - Decorative Chateau Gate
• Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
• Cuttlebug

Other Products:

• Paper:  My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Madison Avenue, Bazzill
• Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink - Antique Linen
• Copics:  Y13, RV21, RV23, RV25, W00, W1, W3, W5, YG91, YG95, YG97, YG99, G94, G99, E23, E25, E27, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E53, BG000, Spica - Lemon
• Embossing Folder:  Cuttlebug Paper Lace II
• Embellishments:  Cream Organza Ribbon, Pearl Brad, Taffy Smooch, Recollection Adhesive Faux Pearls, Our Craft Lounge Crafty Sparkles - Chunky Crystals

Instructions:
6" x 6" Card

Start with a 12" x 6" piece of cream cardstock and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card. Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the house scene from Scenic Vista PreCut Set and then color with Copics.  On a 6" x 6" piece of My Mind's Eye Paper with Antique Linen Distress Ink stamp the Love Flourish in the top left corner, the small Flourish in the top right corner and the medium Flourish in the bottom left corner from HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish set.  Adhere paper to card front and add faux pearls to Flourishes. Add ribbon to center of card and make bow and add pearl brad to center of bow.  Cut the Decorative Chateau Gate shown with Cuttlebug, removing inner doors.  Cut out the scene to fit behind the Chateau Gate.  Add Taffy Smooch to house and then when dry add Our Craft Lounge Crafty Sparkles - Chunky Crystals.  Adhere scene to card and Chateau Gate using Dries Clear Adhesive.  With straight edge trimmer cut out "Home . . . " sentiment and distress edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.    Take beige Bazzill paper and with the Cuttlebug, emboss it with the Cuttlebug Paper Lace II embossing folder.  Attach sentiment to beige embossed cardstock and attach to card front beneath Chateau Gate.

CHATEAU GRAY DOORWAY CARD

Heartfelt Creations Products:

• HCPC 3446 - Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
• HCPC 3443 - Palace Entry PreCut Set
• HCPC 3449 - Door to My Heart PreCut Set
• HCD 718 - Decorative Chateau Gate
• Orchid Dew Drops
• Art Glitter Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
• Cuttlebug

Other Products:

• Paper:  Bazzill, Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White, 7 Gypsies
• Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink - Old Paper & Weathered Wood
• Copics:  W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, BG000, B91, B97, BV23, BV25, BV29, Y000, YG05, YG61, YG63, YG67, YG99, G14, G20, G21, G24, G28, G94, G99, E23, E25, E27, E31, E33, E35, E37, E40, E47
• Embellishments:  Ranger Distress Stickles - Brushed Pewter

Instructions:
6" x 6" Card

Start with a 12" x 6" piece of gray cardstock and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card. Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the scene from Doorway Trimmings, the Palace Entry and the sentiment "as you step . . . ".  Color scene and Palace Entry with Copics and detail cut out.  Attach to card front.  With a straight edge trimmer cut out the sentiment and distress edges with Distress Ink - Old Paper and Weathered Wood and attach to card front under Palace Entry.  Stamp "Congratulations" on upper right corner of card front.  Add brushed pewter Distress Stickles to round finial at top of Palace Entry door.  With Cuttlebug and using the Ivy die from HCD 718 - Decorative Chateau Gate cut Ivy in two shades of green and weave together adhering to card front as shown with 1/8" Scor-Tape.  Add clear Dew Drops as shown by the Ivy with Dries Clear Adhesive.

GRAPE CHATEAU DOOR CARD

Heartfelt Creations Products:

• HCPC 3441 - Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
• HCPC 3449 - Door to My Heart PreCut Set
• 1184G Grape Border
• 414898 Metallic Pearl Brads

Other Products:

• Paper:  Bazzill, DCWV, Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White
• Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black
• Copics:  E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E44, E47, Y28, W1, W3, W5, W7, V17, V20, V25, YG91, YG95, YG97, YG99
• Embellishments:  Brads, I-Rock & Glam Rocks - Squares & Mirrors

Instructions:
6" x 6" Card

Start with a 12" x 6" piece of gray cardstock  and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card.   Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the Grape Border twice, the Chateau Gateway scene and the "May the obstacles . . . " sentiment.  Color the Chateau Gateway Scene and both Grape Borders with Copics and detail cut out.  Add brads for doorknobs and then adhere Gateway Scene to card front.  With straight edge trimmer cut out sentiment and matte to two coordinating purple colored Bazzill papers.  Adhere to card above Gateway Scene.  Next attach Grape Borders using 1/8" Scor-Tape cutting apart as needed to curve up along each side of the door.  Use remaining grapes as embellishments at top of card. Add Metallic Pearl Brad and Glam Rocks with I-Rock tool as embellishments as shown.