Tuesday, April 30, 2013

Heartfelt Creations Wednesday - You are the Flower in my Garden Tag

Hello Friends!
Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday! Today I would like to share with you this tag I created using some wonderful HC products.







Supplies Used:

Other Supplies:
Neenah Papers Natural White and Sand Cardstock, Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Rangers Distress Ink in Vintage Photo, Evergreen Bough, Picked Raspberry, Spiced Marmalade and Dusty Concord, Want 2 Scrap White Pearls, May Arts Silk Ribbon.

Instructions:
Tag measures  7 ½” x 2 ½”. Cut tag base to 7 ½” x 2 ½” with Sand color cardstock. Die cut top and bottom using Layered Scalloped Posy die.  Stamp leaves to tag and add color to edges with distress ink.
Cut another layer with paper from the Balmy Breeze Paper collection to 6 ¾” x 1 7/8”. Die cut top and bottom with Layered Scalloped Posy die, adhere to tag base. Stamp sentiment with black ink.
Stamp flowers and leaves on Natural White cardstock and die cut with coordinating dies. Color with distress inks, shape and layer to form flowers.  Embellish with a pearl to the center of flowers. Arrange flowers on tag as pictured.
Make a bow using silk ribbon and attach to tag.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog for more inspiration.

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Tuesday, April 23, 2013

Heartfelt Creations Wednesday - Flying Mallards Card

Hello Friends!
Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday! For my card today I decided to use the flying mallards from the Waters Edge PreCut Set, which is one of the sets in the beautiful Balmy Breeze Collection.





Supplies Used:

Other Supplies:
Spellbinders Timeless Rectangle Dies, Pearl Metallic Cardstock, Neenah Paper Natural White Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, Color Box Chestnut Roan Chalk Ink Pad, Pearls, String Beads, Copic Makers, Rangers Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink Pad, Foam Squares.

Instructions:
Cut metallic cardstock to 6 ½” x 9” and fold in half to make a 6 ½” x 4 ½” card base. Cut next layer to 6 ¼” x 4 ¼” using Balmy Breeze Paper Collection, adhere to card base.
Die cut Spellbinders Timeless Rectangles using metallic cardstock.  Cut layer for larger rectangle to 4 7/8” x 3 ¼” using Balmy Breeze paper, adhere to larger rectangle and then onto card.
Stamp flying mallards on natural white cardstock with black ink, color with Copic markers and distress inks. Cut image to 2 ¼” x 3 ½” and adhere to smaller die cut rectangle and then onto card using foam squares.
Stamp flowers and leaves on Balmy Breeze paper using brown chalk ink pad. Die cut with coordinating dies, shape using tool kit and molding mat. Layer flowers and embellish with pearls and string beads.  Adhere flowers and leaves to card using foam squares. 

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see more projects created by the Design Team Members.

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Tuesday, April 16, 2013

Heartfelt Creations Wednesday - Have a Beautiful Day Card

Hello Friends!
Welcome to another Heartfelt Creations Wednesday!! I created this card with the new beautiful Balmy Breeze Paper Collection



Supplies Used:

Other Supplies:
Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A & A2 Matting Basics B Dies, Kraft Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink Pad, Brilliance Platinum Planet Ink Pad, Rangers Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink Pad, Hemptique Earthy Colors Hemp Cord, Scrapbook Adhesive Foam Squares, Silver Brads

Instructions:
Cut kraft cardstock to 6” x 12”, fold in half to make a 6” x 6” square card base. Color edges with distress ink.
Using Balmy Breeze Paper Collection cut 2 layers in contrasting colors measuring  5 7/8” x 5 7/8” and 5 ¾” x 5 ¾”. Distress edges, stitch together using sewing machine, add brads to corners and adhere to card base.
Die cut 2 more layers with Spellbinders A2 Matting Basics A and B, using second largest die from set A and set B. Distress edges, stitch together, add brads to corners and adhere to card as pictured.
Die cut another layer with A2 Matting Basics A using third largest die, distress edges.  Die cut ocean image from Balmy Breeze Paper Collection with A2 Matting Basics B using third largest die. Stamp sentiment on image and distress edges. Stitch layers together, add brads to corners and adhere to card using foam squares.
Cut out small square images from Balmy Breeze Paper Collection and adhere to card using foam squares.
Die cut anchor, color with platinum ink and distress ink pad.  Attach to card using hemp cord.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog for more inspiration!!

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Thursday, April 11, 2013

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store - Guest Designer

Hello Friends!
I am thrilled to be guest blogging for The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store! This online store is one of my favorites, they carry just about all the products that I love to work with. I created this card using the new Prima Divine Collection, all the products used in my card are from The Stamp Simpy Ribbon StoreThis card is really simple to make, I hope you give it a try!





Instructions:

1. To make the 6" x 6" card base, cut kraft cardstock to 6" x 12" and fold in half. Color edges with distress ink.

2. Using Prima Divine 6" x 6" Paper Pad, cut one blue layer measuring 5 7/8" x 5 7/8", distress edges and color with distress ink. Adhere to card base.


3. Using Prima Divine 6" x 6" Paper Pad, cut second layer in peach color measuring 5 3/4" x 5 3/4", distress edges and color with distress ink. 

4. Using Prima Divine A4 Paper Pad, cut 9 square images to 1 3/4" x 1 3/4". Distress edges and color with distress ink. 

             

5. Glue square images to peach color layer as pictured below. Die cut smaller square from the Spellbinders Adorning Squares Die Set using peach color cardstock from paper pad. Stamp "Thank You" sentiment from JustRite Vintage Banners Stamp Set on one of the paper images using black ink pad, adhere to die cut and then to center of peach layer using 3D foam squares. Adhere this layer to card base.



6. For the cluster of  flowers, use Prima Mini Rose Stems - Divine. Curl wires using a pencil as pictured. 


7. Make a bow using Seam Binding Ribbon Sampler - Divine. Glue roses and bow to card using a hot glue gun. Embellish cluster of flowers with May Arts Pearlized String Beads. Add Melissa Frances Trinkets & Baubles Pearls to sentiment square panel.



Be sure to visit The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store for all your crafting supplies, you can also visit their Blog http://notimetostamp.blogs.splitcoaststampers.com/ for more inspiration. 

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa



Tuesday, April 9, 2013

Heartfelt Creations April Release - Have a Wonderful Birthday Flower Pot

Hello Friends!

We're absolutely delighted to bring you the Balmy Breeze Collection. Old world vintage has been combined with tranquil seaside scenes (including a rustic compass, beach chair, fantastic surf, beaming lighthouses) and the Balmy Breeze paper pack, composed of a neutral color palette of peach and mint hues. This set is perfect for the crafter that loves creating vintage projects or for the stamper looking to create a project for her favorite man.
Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations Blog by April 16th and you will be eligible to win the entire release valued at $180.91







Supplies Used:

Other Supplies:
Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, Want2Scrap Pearls, Rangers Distress Brushed Corduroy Ink, Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo Ink, Zva Creative Self Adhesive Embellishment.

Instructions:
Fold kraft cardstock and die cut flower pot below bottom cutting line to make a pocket. Glue sides together using strong tape. Die cut smaller flower pot with Balmy Breezy Paper Collection and adhere to flower pot. Die cut border and adhere to top of flower pot.
Die cut smaller flower pot again with kraft cardstock and also designer paper, glue together to make insert.   Die cut Decorative Lattice Swirl with kraft paper and glue to top of insert.
Stamp leaves from the Beautiful You PreCut Set with black ink and die cut with coordinating die from the Decorative Flower Pot die set. Color leaves with Metallic 3D Stamp Paint and attach to Decorative Lattice Swirl.
Stamp and die cut flowers, color with Metallic 3D Stamp Paint. Shape, layer and adhere to Decorative Lattice Swirl. Embellish flowers with pearls .
Die cut tags, stamp sentiment and attach to ribbon as pictured. Fit insert to flower pot pocket. 

Thanks for Visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Friday, April 5, 2013

JustRite Papercraft April Release Day 5 - Always and Forever Card

Hello Friends!

Welcome to Day 5 of the JustRite Papercraft April Release! Today we have 2 new beautiful background stamps, Secret Garden Background Stamp and Damask Wallpaper Background Stamp. For my card, I decided to use Damask Wallpaper Background Stamp and also yesterday's release Mr. & Mrs. Vintage Labels Four.



 Welcome to Justrite Papercraft | card making ideas, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps, cling stamps, background stamps | Secure ordering online. |        Welcome to Justrite Papercraft | card making ideas, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps, cling stamps, background stamps | Secure ordering online. |

Justrite PaperCraft | Mr & Mrs Vintage Labels Four, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps,| Cling stamps |      JustRite custom dies are manufactured by Spellbinders. JustRite Vintafe Labels Four Dies. Designed to coordinate with JustRite Clear and Cling Stamps. Dies cut and emboss and work in most diecutting machines

I started by making the 6" x 6" card base using Kraft cardstock. For the next layer I used designer cardstock, I distressed the edges and colored with distress ink. 
Next I stamped the Damask Wallpaper Background Stamp on designer paper using Versamark and white embossing powder. I distressed the edges and adhered to card base.
I stamped the label and sentiment from Mr. & Mrs. Vintage Labels Four using Versamark and white embossing powder. I die cut the label using the coordinating die from the set Vintage Label Four Dies and adhered to card using foam squares.
The flowers and leaves were die cut with designer paper using Spellbinders Carnation Creations and Foliage Two

Supplies:

Spellbinders Dies: Carnation Creations and Foliage Two
Other Supplies: Bazzill Kraft Cardstock, Prima Fairy Rhymes Paper Collection, Rangers Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy and Peeled Paint, Stampendous White Embossing Powder, Tsukineko Versamark, Want2Scrap Pears, Pearl Trim, White Stamens.

JustRite Papercraft is having a wonderful sale until April 9th. The sale is 20% off all background stamps and Faber-Castell Gelatos and Gelato Accessories!!


Be sure to visit the other Design Team Members to see their beautiful creations.

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Thursday, April 4, 2013

JustRite Papercraft April Release Day 4 - Thank You Card

Hello Friends!
Today is Day 4 of the JustRite Papercraft April Release! The new stamp set we are showcasing today is called Vintage Banners, a beautiful set of 14 clear stamps. This set also coordinates with JustRite custom dies templates Vintage Label & Banner Dies.




     Welcome to Justrite Stampers | Free card making idea with supply lists, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps, clear stamps and cling stamps | Secure ordering online. | Ships in 24 hours.                 Spellbinders Nestabilities are paper cutting and embossing dies sold in sets They create paper shapes at 1/4th and 1/8th inch increments that help create cards and scrapbooking pages with stunning visual effects. They are universal and work in most die cu


I started by making the 5" x 7" card base with pearl metallic cardstock. The next layer is cut with designer cardstock, color edges with distress ink and adhere to card base.
The next layers were die cut with the new beautiful Spellbinders 5" x 7" Elegant Labels 4 using pearl metallic cardstock and designer cardstock. I used foam squares to layer the labels.
I stamped the oval image and Thank You banner from the Vintage Banners set on designer paper using Rich Cocoa Memento Ink. I die cut the  banner with coordinating die from Vintage Label & Banner Dies and for die cutting the oval I used Vintage Label Four Dies. I adhered both pieces to center of card using foam squares.
For the flowers and leaves I used Spellbinders Rose Creations and Foliage Two. For the bow I used May Art silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Supplies:

JustRite Papercraft: Vintage BannersVintage Label & Banner DiesVintage Label Four Dies.
Spellbinders Dies: 5" x 7" Elegant Labels 4 , Rose Creations and Foliage Two, Grand Calibur Machine.
Paper: Pearl Metallic Cardstock, Pinkpaislee Nature Sanctuary Paper Collection.
Ink: Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Rangers Distress Ink Brushed Corduroy.
Accessories: May Arts Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Foam Squares, Brads, Pearl Trim, Ranger Diamond Stickles.

Be sure to visit the links below to see more projects the Design Team Members have created!




 Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Tuesday, April 2, 2013

Heartfelt Creations Wednesday - Love Birds Card

Hello Friends!
I had so much fun making this card for Heartfelt Creations! I love this cute bird stamp from the Feathered Friends PreCut Set, which is one of the sets in the Sweet Serenity Collection.







Supplies Used:

Other Products:
Spellbinders Radiant Rectangles Nestabilities die set, Neenah Papers Natural White, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Copic Markers: G20, G85, BV00, V17, B91, C1, Rangers Distress Inks in Dusty Concord and Brushed Corduroy, Want2Scrap White Pearls, May Arts Purple Silk Ribbon, Rhinestone Pin, Foam Squares.

Instructions:
Card base is 6 ¾” x 4 5/8”. Cut next layer to 6 ½” x 4 3/8” using Posy Patch Paper Collection, adhere to card base.
Die cut Radiant Rectangles using Posy Patch Paper Collection, color edges with distress ink, and layer on card using foam squares.
Die cut smaller rectangle from Radiant Rectangles using natural white cardstock. Stamp bird from Feathered Friends PreCut Set on center of rectangle with black ink.  Stamp another bird and fussy cut. Color birds with Copic markers. Adhere second bird next to image using foam squares.
Make a bow with silk ribbon and glue to card. Embellish bow with a rhinestone pin and pearl in the center of bow.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog for more inspiration.

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

JustRite Papercraft April Release - Friendship Card

Hello Friends!
I love this new JustRite Papercraft stamp set called True Friends Vintage Labels Four, this set has 11 gorgeous cling stamps and the large label in the set coordinates with Vintage Label Four Dies.



  Justrite PaperCraft |True Friends Vintage Labels Four, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps,| Cling stamps |     JustRite custom dies are manufactured by Spellbinders. JustRite Vintafe Labels Four Dies. Designed to coordinate with JustRite Clear and Cling Stamps. Dies cut and emboss and work in most diecutting machines

This card measures about 7" x 6 1/2". For the Center Step Card base I used Pearl Metallic cardstock. You can find the Center Step Card tutorial HEREI changed some of the measurements to accommodate Spellbinders Timeless Rectangle Dies.  
I die cut 2 of the largest Timeless Rectangle die, adhered one to center of the card base. I cut the other piece in half and adhered to the side step cutting about 1/2" off from the bottom.  
I covered the card base with designer cardstock. I then stamped the label image and colored it with Copic markers. I die cut label image with coordinating die and adhered to card using foam squares.


I stamped several flowers and colored them with Copic markers. I fussy cut the flowers and adhered to card with foam squares. I used some pearls and pearl trim to embellish flowers. The bows were made with May Arts silk ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Supplies:
Spellbinders Dies: Timeless Rectangle Dies
Other Supplies: Pearl Metallic Cardstock, Prima Marketing Fairy Rhymes Paper Collection, Tsukineko Memento Black Tuxedo Ink, Rangers Brushed Corduroy Distress Ink, Copic Markers: G20, G21, R22, YR00, Want 2 Scrap White Pearls, Pearl Trim, May Arts Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Be sure to visit the other Design Team members to see their beautiful creations. 

Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa

Monday, April 1, 2013

JustRite Papercraft April Release - Thank You Card

Hello Friends!
Welcome to Day One of the JustRite Papercraft April Release. Today we are showcasing a beautiful set of 8 cling stamps called Floral Thank You.



Justrite PaperCraft | Floral Thank You, scrapbooking and craft ideas with rubber stamps,| Cling stamps |

Instructions:

1. Cut square card base to 6 1/4" x 6 1/4" using natural white cardstock.
2. Cut 3 square layers measuring 6" x 6", 5 1/4" x 5 1/4", 4 1/2" x 4 1/2". Stamp bold flower on designer cardstock with light brown ink. Distress edges and color with brown distress ink. Layer on card base.
3. Die cut 3 ovals using Spellbinders Opulent Ovals with natural white cardstock. Color edges with distress ink and layer larger ovals to card using foam squares.

Reach the pinnacle of sophistication and elegance with Spellbinders™ Majestic Elements. These intricately detailed nesting die templates are perfect as single elements or can be combined and layered for endless creativity.

4. Stamp Thank You sentiment on smaller oval and adhere to center of card.
5. Die cut flowers and leaves using Spellbinders Rose Creations, Foliage, and Foliage Two. Color flowers and leaves with distress ink, shape flowers and layer on card as pictured using foam squares.

Supplies:

JustRite Papercraft: Floral Thank You
Spellbinders Dies: Opulent Ovals, Rose CreationsFoliage, and Foliage Two
Other Supplies: Neenah Paper Natural White Cardstock, FabScraps Marie Antoinette Garden Paper Collection, Want 2 Scrap Bronze Pearls, Rangers Brushcd Corduroy and Peeled Paint Distress Ink, Memento Rich Cocoa Ink, Scrapbook Adhesive by 3L Foam Squares.

Be sure to visit the following links to the JustRite Papercraft Blog and Designer Team Members' Blogs to see more inspiration!!



Thanks for visiting! Hugs!

Marisa