SEPTEMBER HEARTFELT CREATIONS ALUMNI DESIGN TEAM BLOG HOP

Today is the last Tuesday of the month and that means it is time for the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Design Team Monthly Blog Hop. You should have arrived here from Amarilys Doria's Blog.

This month I used the die and stamp set from the new Classic Sunflower Collection.

I colored the Sunflower Bouquet with Copics:

The Designers participating this month are:

Vicki Dutcher 

Giovana Smith 

Glenda Brooks 

Cibele Glazer 

Selma Stevenson    

Amarilys Doria

Candy Slabaugh  (that's me!)

Alissa Wells 

Lisa Gregory 

Debbie Seyer  

Sarah Miller

Mary Faus 

Tesa Broman   

Lisa Allen

If you would like a chance at winning a prize, be sure to leave a comment on each blog along the hop by Friday - there is a $25 Heartfelt Creations Gift Certificate up for grabs for one random person who leaves a comment!  The blog hop will remain open for comment on everybody's blog through midnight Friday, October 3rd and the winner will be announced on Saturday, October 4th.

Thanks for stopping by and please leave a comment.  Next up on the hop is Alissa Wells.  Have a great day!

Heartfelt Creations Products & Products Carried by HC:

• HCPC 3628 - Sunflower Bouquet PreCut Set
• HCPC 3626 – Classic Sunflower PreCut Set
• HCD 753 – Classic Sunflower Die
• HCD 751 - Cut Mat Create 2A Die
• Bark Elements
• Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
• Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
• Art Insititue Glue - Dries Clear

Other Products:

• Paper:  My Mind’s Eye - Sweet Chick; Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White; Bazzill
• Ink:  Memento - Espresso Truffle; Ranger Archival Ink - Coffee; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen, Walnut Stain, Wild Honey & Scattered Straw
• Copics:  Sunflowers YR21, YR24, YR27, center E57 ; Daisies YR14, center E57; Greenery YG91, YG95, YG97; Other Flower E81; Filler Flowers E40; Bucket C00, C1, C3, C5, C7; Bucket Handle E33, E35, E37
• Spellbinders:  Scalloped Square
• Embellishments:  Cinnamon Stickles & Frosted Laced Stickles; Want2Scrap - LeCreme Pearls

Instructions:
6" x 6" Card

Begin by adhering yellow side of My Mind’s Eye “Sweet Chick” paper to 6” x 6” card base.  Next adhere polka dot side to card front.   Color bouquet image that has been stamped with Espresso Truffle Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper and stamped with HCPC 3628 - Sunflower Bouquet Set with Copics.  Distress edges of colored image with Antique Linen Distress Ink and then matte on brown cardstock that has been die cut with Spellbinders Scalloped Square.  Adhere to card front with pop dots. With sponge daubers add Walnut Stain Distress Ink to the centers of the larger Sunflowers that have been stamped with Ranger Archival Ink – Coffee with HCPC 3626 – Classic Sunflower Set and die cut with HCD 753 – Classic Sunflower Die.  Then add Wild Honey Distress Ink to the petals and Scattered Straw Distress Ink working your way out on the petals lightening as you sponge towards the tips.  Shape Flowers and Leaves (leaves were die cut from HCD 751 - Cut Mat Create 2A Die) using stylus and molding mat.  Assemble flowers as shown and add Brown Bark Elements with Dries Clear Adhesive to the sunflower centers including the sunflower in the color image.  Adhere all to card front with Dries Clear Adhesive.  Add Cinnamon Stickles to daisy flower centers and Frosted Lace Stickles to filler flowers on colored image.  Add Want2Scrap Pearl to bottom corner of card front.

BABY BOY CARD WITH QUICK QUOTES

Today I am sharing with you a New Baby Card I created using Quick Quotes' paper chalking inks and sentiments and Want2Scrap Bling. 

The 6" x 6" card features paper from Quick Quotes Dream Big Paper Collection.  I used the "A New Baby Boy" sentiment from Quick Quotes Sentiments - 3" x 4" Quote  package and distressed the edges with Caribbean Blue PowderPuff Chalking Inks.  I then added Amber Rhinestones to each of the corners before matting it on the Dream Big paper and adhering it to the card front with pop dots.

I added  Mother of Pearl Rhinestones and Baby Blue Rhinestones to the upper corner.

To finish the card I added Beautiful Bling Borders by Nina Brackett in Chevron for some extra sparkle at the bottom of the card.

Have a great day!

Want2Scrap Products:

• Beautiful Bling Borders by Nina Brackett - Chevron
• 72 Count - Mother of Pearl Rhinestones
• 72 Count - Baby Blue Rhinestones
• 72 Count - Amber Rhinestones

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• Quick Quotes Dream Big 100 Paper
• Quick Quotes Dream Big 300 Paper
• Quick Quotes Dream Big 400 Paper
• Sentiments - 3" x 4" Quote Cards
• Caribbean Blue PowderPuff Chalking Inks

WANT2SCRAP AND QUICK QUOTES CARD

Today on the Want2Scrap Blog I am sharing a card that uses Want2Scrap Bling and Chipboard and Quick Quotes products.  The 6" x 6" card uses paper from  Quick Quotes Sheer Joy Paper Collection.

I added Quick Quotes Sheer Joy Chipboard Die Cuts along the side of the card.  The sentiment is from Quick Quotes Sheer Joy Die Cut Stickers and then I added Silver Rhinestones Swirls and Amber Rhinestones.

I painted the Want2Scrap Large Bird Flourish - Chipboard with DecoArt® Acrylic Gesso and then used Quick Quotes Caribbean Blue PowderPuff Chalking Inks on the bird and Quick Quotes Limeade PowderPuff Chalking Inks on the limb and leaves.  I used a Silver Baby Bling Rhinestone for the bird's eye.   I added Turquoise Rhinestones and 

Orange Rhinestones at the bottom corner.

Have a great day!

Want2Scrap Products:

• Large Bird Flourish - Chipboard
• 72 Count - Turquoise Rhinestones
• 72 Count - Amber Rhinestones
• 72 Count - Orange Rhinestones
• Swirls - Silver Rhinestones - 4" x 4"
• Baby Bling Rhinestones - Silver

Cross Promotional Partner Products:

• Quick Quotes Sheer Joy Chipboard Die Cuts
• Quick Quotes Sheer Joy Die Cut Stickers
• Quick Quotes Sheer Joy 200
• Quick Quotes Sheer Joy 800
• Quick Quotes Caribbean Blue PowderPuff Chalking Inks
• Quick Quotes Limeade PowderPuff Chalking Inks
• DecoArt® Acrylic Gesso

FALL CARDS WITH THE ROBIN'S NEST

This week on the Robin's Nest Blog I have two Fall cards that I created featuring The Robin's Nest Halloween Collection and the Fall Collection.

My first card uses the Leaf Glitter Cardstock,  the turkey and "give thanks" sentiment from the Fall Rub-Ons, Orange Crackle Glitter Cardstock and Black Forest Mini Dew Drops.

My second card is a fancy fold cord and uses Witch Accessories Glitter Cardstock,  Honeycomb Fleur Cardstock, the sentiment and the leaves from the Fall Rub-Ons,   Mocha Trail Dew Drops and Whilshire Dew Drops.

For complete instructions on my Fall cards, please go to the The Robin's Nest Blog.  I am having a busy Fall with my daughter's high school marching band season in full swing.  I hope you are having a wonderful Fall!

THANKSGIVING CARD

Robin's Nest Products:

• Leaf Glitter Cardstock
• Fall Rub-On
• Orange Crackle Glitter Cardstock
• Black Forest Mini Dew Drops

Other Products:

• May Arts Ribbon

FABULOUS FALL CARD

Robin's Nest Products:

• Honeycomb Fleur Cardstock
• Witch Accessories Glitter Cardstock
• Fall Rub-On
• Mocha Trail Dew Drops
• Whilshire Dew Drops

HALLOWEEN CARDS WITH THE ROBIN'S NEST

This month The Robin's Nest Design Team is showcasing the Halloween Collection. I created two Halloween cards and today they are on the featured on The Robin's Nest Blog.  Here is a sneak peek:

Please head on over to The Robin's Nest Blog for detailed photos and complete instructions.  Have a great day!

HEARTFELT CREATIONS SEMI FINALST - PLEASE VOTE!

I am excited to announce that I have been chosen by Heartfelt Creations as a Semi Finalist in their search for their next Design Team.  Now I need your help!  Heartfelt Creations does things differently and they have the public vote on who will be on their Design Team.

The Heartfelt Creations blog states:

"DT Semifinalists: Today we are pleased to announce the Heartfelt Creations Design Team Semifinalists. Choosing from such great talent and diversified submissions is very difficult and we appreciate all the applicants that participated in the design team call. Without further ado, here are the semifinalists: Karen Conner, Maureen Russell, Karen Letchworth, Susan Smit, Joyce Erb, Amanda Reed, Shellie Geigle, Debbie Seyer, Jolande van Oosterhout, Joshi Archana, Shona Ratliff, Robin Tharaldson, Candy Slabaugh, Mallika Kejriwal, Marzena Ziuziakowska, Tracey Fehr, Susannah McManus, Anne Harada,Shena Garton, Sandie Dunne, Nupur Priya and Gloria Stengel.

Vote for your favorite Semifinalists: We would love to have you participate and vote your 5 favorite semifinalists. Review each one of their blogs and then CLICK HERE to submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 HC Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on September 30th, 2014."

So I need you to check out the other Semi Finalists blogs and then CLICK HERE or the Heartfelt Creations Blog  to vote for me if you would like to see me get back on the Heartfelt Creations Design Team, but remember to vote for at least 5 people for your vote to count.  I was on the Design Team from October 2011 - April 2013 and I would love to rejoin the team again.  I love Heartfelt stamps, dies and paper.  They fit my style perfectly!

Here are the projects I submitted for the Design Team Call:

DECORATED SPOOL

DECORATED BOX

VINTAGE CLOSET CARD

As a thank you for voting your name will be placed in a drawing for a chance to win a $50 Heartfelt Creations Gift Certificate. Voting ends on September 30, 2014.  Thanks for visiting my blog. Have a great day!

DECORATED SPOOL

Heartfelt Creations Products & Products Carried by HC:
HCPC 3578 - Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3546 - Classic Leaf PreCut Set
HCPC 3545 - Open Leaf PreCut Set
HCDP1 240 - Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection
HCD 742 - Majestic Blooms Die
HCD 729 - Decorative Blossom Corner Die
HCD 726 - Delicate Aster Die
HCD 736 - Classic Leaf Die
354808 Standard Circles Small
119391036 Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
352854 Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute
273900 Zip Dry Paper Glue

Other Products:

Toilet Paper Roll

Other Dies:  Spellbinders Stately Circles

Other Paper:  Bazzill

Ink:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Dusty Concord, Forest Moss, Tattered Rose; Ranger Archival Ink - Sepia

Other Adhesives:  Hot Glue Gun; Helmar 450 Quick Dry Adhesive

Embellishments:  Seam Binding; Ranger Stickles - Icicle; Art Glitter Ultrafine Transparent - Gazelle; Want2Scrap® 72 Count Pearl - Lavender; Want2Scrap® 72 Count Pearls - LeCreme; Want2Scrap® 72 Count Rhinestones - Silver

Instructions:

Begin by covering the toilet paper roll with a card front from the Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection using Zip Dry Paper Glue and add glitter to the roses on the design paper using Dries Clear Adhesive.  Next to create a the ends of the spool use Spellbinders Standard Circles Small.  For the decorative end/top use cream Bazzill cardstock and the Decorative Blossom Corner Die and cut out the center flower portion and adhere with Dries Clear Adhesive with the Metal Glue Tip and then add Silver Rhinestones.  For the end next to the toilet paper roll use cream Bazzill cardstock and the Spellbinders Stately Circles.  Use Dusty Concord Ink to distress the edges of the ends of the spool top and bottom.  To create the leaves use Forrest Moss Distress Ink, the Classic Leaf PreCut Set, The Open Leaf PreCut Set and the Classic Leaf Die.  To create the flowers use Tattered Rose Distress Ink and Sepia Ink with the Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set, the Majestic Blooms Die and the Delicate Asters Die.  Add glitter, 3D Stamp paint, rhinestones and pearls to embellish flowers. On the top of the spool add the "Treasured Days" tag using vintage seam binding.  Add flowers to spool using Dries Clear Adhesive.

DECORATED BOX

Heartfelt Creations Products & Products Carried by:

HCPC 3578 - Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set

HCPC 3545 - Open Leaf PreCut Set

HCD 742 - Majestic Blooms Die

HCD 736 - Classic Leaf Die

HCDP1 240 - Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection

HCD 737 - Ornate Gateway Die

ANC851 - Rock n' Roll Prills

119391136 - Violet Metallic 3D Stamp Paint

159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear

352854 Metal Glue Tip - Art Institute

Other Products:

Other Paper:  Bazzill

Other Dies: Spellbinders Lattice Rectangles; Spellbinders Bitty Blossoms 

Ink:  Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Forrest Moss; Ranger Archival Ink - Sepia 

Adhesive:  Scor-Tape

Embellishments:  Want2Scrap Nestabling Lattice Rectangles - Mocha Pearl; Want2Scrap Pearls; May Arts Ribbon; Art Glitter Transparent Ultrafine Glitter - Crystal 

Instructions:

To create top and bottom of box use the Lattice Rectangles die and cut two pieces from the Raindrops on Roses Paper collection and two pieces from green Bazzill paper.  Adhere together using Dries Clear Adhesive and on the lattice rectangles piece that will be the top add the Want2Scrap Nestabling.  Next out of the cream cardstock use the Ornate Gateway Die to cut the top of the gate piece and adhere to the top of box.  From the Raindrops on Roses paper cut out the "You Inspire Me" tag and add the ribbon and glitter before adhering it with pop dots.  Next to create the flowers use Sepia ink, the Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set, the Majestic Blooms Die and the Bitty Blossoms Die. Add Violet 3D Stamp Paint, Prills and Pearls to the flowers.  To create the leaves use Forrest Moss Ink, the Open Leaf PreCut Set and the Classic Leaf Die.  Adhere leaves and flowers to the top of  box using Dries Clear Adhesive.  To create the actual box cut one piece of paper 6 1/2" x  5 1/2".  On both of  the 6 1/2" sides cut 1 1/2" deep at the 1 1/2" and 5" mark.  Score, fold and secure with Scor-Tape to create bottom of box.  Cut another piece of paper 5 1/8" x 4 1/8".  On both of the 5 1/8" sides cut 3/4" deep at about the 6/8" and 4 3/8" mark.  Score, fold and secure with Scor-Tape to create the top of the box.

VINTAGE CLOSET CARD

Heartfelt Creations Products & Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3588 - Vintage Closet Collage PreCut Set

HCPC 3569 - Burnished Key PreCut Set

HCPC 3578 - Majestic Morning Background PreCut Set

HCDP1 240 - Raindrops on Roses Paper Collection

HCD 743 - Raindrops on Roses Die

HCD 741 - Burnished Key Die

HCD2 751 - Cut Mat Create 2A Die

HCD 742 - Majestic Blooms Die

ANC851 - Rock n' Roll Prills

Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear

Other Products:
Other Paper:  Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White;  Bazzill
Ink:  Memento - Tuxedo Black; Tim Holtz Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Copics:  RV63, RV66, RV69, YG61, YG63, YG67, B91, B95, C3, C5, E31, E33, E35, E44, E47, E49, E70, E71, E74, E77, E79, W00, W1, W3, W5
Embellishments:  Art Glitter Transparent Ultrafine Glitter - Crystal; Want2Scrap 72 Count - LeCreme Pearls - Self Adhesive; Want2Scrap Sleek Strips Pearls - LeCreme

Instructions:

6" x 6" Card

Begin by adhering a 6" x 6" piece of Raindrops on Roses paper to a 6" x 6" Bazzill card base.  Next adhere the lattice piece from the Raindrops on Roses Die that has been die cut with Raindrop on Roses design paper to the upper right corner of the card front.  Then on Cryogen White Paper with Memento Ink stamp the Vintage Closet Collage image and color with Copics. Distress edges with distress tool and Antique Linen Distress Ink.  Next add Crystal Glitter to the flowers on the image and Sleek Strips Pearls to the waist on the dress form.  Adhere colored image to the card front.  Then with Memento Ink on Cryogen White Paper stamp the Majestic Morning Background and die cut with coordinating die.  Color flowers with Copics RV63, RV66, RV69 and then shape and assemble.  Add prills to center of flowers.  Die cut leaves with leaf die cut from Cut Mat Create 2A Die.  Add leaves and flowers to card front.  Finish by adding LeCreme Pearl to upper right hand corner.

CHEERY CARDS WITH BUTTERFLIES AND FLOWERS

I can't believe August is over already and we are moving into September.  I just wanted to share a couple more cards that were featured on The Robin's Nest Blog during the month of August.  The first card uses the Spring Flowers Glitter Cardstock and I added the coordinating Butterfly Stickers.

I created the 3D flowers using Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Die and Admiral Daisy Glitter Linen Cardstock.    I added Hydrangea Dew Drops and  Hyacinth Dew Drops to the flower centers on the design paper and the 3D flowers.  I matted the sentiment on Peach Glitter Cardstock.

Finally, I added the strip of flower stickers from the Butterfly Stickers to the side of the card front cutting to fit and the cute little bee sticker.  I added Dew Drops to the flower centers on the flower stickers also.

For my next card I used the front ivy and the back striped side of the Ivy Trim Cardstock.  The sentiment is from Heartfelt Creations.  I used the sun sticker from the Butterfly Stickers set and added Dew Drops from Grapes & Leaves Dew Drops and Sun Showers Tear Drops to the upper right corner.

Finally, on this card I added this cute Butterfly Little Friend embellishment.

I hope you enjoyed my bright cheery cards featuring The Robin's Nest  Floral Collection.  Have a great day!

Flower in my Garden Card

The Robin's Nest Products:
Spring Flowers Glitter Cardstock
Admiral Daisy Glitter Linen Cardstock
Peach Glitter Cardstock
Butterfly Stickers
Hydrangea Dew Drops
Hyacinth Dew Drops
Other Products:
Heartfelt Creations Sun Kissed Fleur Die
Heartfelt Creations Daisy Patch Swirls PreCut Set (Sentiment)
Spellbinders Circles and Scalloped Circles
Diamond Stickles
Tim Holtz Bundled Sage Distress Ink


Sunny Days Card

The Robin's Nest Products:
Ivy Trim Cardstock
Butterfly Stickers
Butterfly Little Friend
Grapes & Leaves Dew Drops
Sun Showers Tear Drops
Other Products:
Heartfelt Creations Melodious Songbird PreCut Set (Sentiment)
Spellbinders Classic Rectangles LG & Classic Scalloped Rectangles LG Dies