Today is Inspiration Wednesday and I have a card from the sweet Singing in the Rain collection. Today also sees the start of the voting to keep your favourite Design Team members on the team. I would love it if you could take the time to vote for me to stay on the team so you can see more of my creations from Heartfelt Creations.
Vote for your favorite design team members: When we announce a new design team call, that also means that we have a tough time deciding which of the current designers continue on the design team. We are giving you the opportunity to get involved and vote for 5 or more of your favoritedesign team members: http://hcgo.co/DesignTeamVote2018. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on February 9th, 2018.
For more tips on creating with the Singing in the Rain collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/_J85LChrXSs.
Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock at 8 1/2″ x 5 1/2″, score at 4 1/4″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″. Cut a piece of orange patterned paper 4 1/4″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere to the front of the card. Cut the panel from the patterned paper and die cut the centre out with the circle die from the HCD1-7154 Circle Basics – Small. Adhere the frame to the card front with foam tape and then adhere the circle in the centre with Dries Clear Glue. Die cut the decorative element from the HCD1-7150 die set from the Iris cardstock and adhere to the top of the card as shown.
Stamp the sweetheart flowers, blossoms and leaves from the HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush markers, shape and adhere around the top of the umbrella as shown.
To make the flowers stamp the images from the HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Stamp set in Lavender, Danube Blue, and Rose Coral inks on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges of the coral flowers with the Rose Coral ink, the purple flowers with Lavender ink, and the blue flowers with Summer Sky ink. Shape with the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit and add Heart of Gold prills to the centres and Crystal Clear Glitter with Dries Clear glue. Adhere around the foliage above the umbrella as shown.
To finish, cut the sentiment out of the patterned paper and adhere to the bottom right as shown.
I would just like to let you all know I do cardmaking classes every month featuring the new collections from Heartfelt Creations. This month is the Singing in the Rain collection and here are the three cards I will be teaching:
I would like to thank Imagine If for their really lovely birds nest circle chipboard for use in the first card.
If you would like further information on my classes please feel free to contact me.
Today I have something different to what I normally do for the Heartfelt Creations Design Team. I have never made a tag before but I am happy with how this tag turned out and I intend to do more.
Cut a piece of Iris cardstock 8 ½” x 4” and die cut both ends with the HCD1-780 Ornate Borders and Pockets die to create the tag. Cut a piece of patterned paper 4 ¾” x 3 ¾” and adhere onto the tag.
Die cut the smallest eyelet oval out of the Iris cardstock and adhere to the tag. Die cut the light orange patterned paper using the next size edge die from the Small Eyelet oval set. Die cut the oval image from the patterned panel. Using a stamp positioner stamp the Thinking of You image from the HCPC-3812 Raindrop Sentiments stamp set in Tuxedo Black ink on this oval image and then adhere to the tag as shown.
To make the leaves stamp the images from the HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp set in Bamboo Leaves on white cardstock. Colour the images with Bamboo Leaves ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom and top of the oval as shown.
To make the flowers stamp the images from the HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Stamp set in Rose Coral and Lavender inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with the coordinating inks and shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit. Add Heart of Gold prills to the centres and Crystal Clear using Dries Clear Glue. Add the flowers to the leaves as shown.
To finish add the ribbon bow to the top of the tag as shown.
Today I have another card from the gorgeous Singing in the Rain collection from Heartfelt Creations for Inspiration Wednesday. There are lots of inspiration on the Heartfelt Creations blog here.
Materials Used:
HCDP1-286 Singing in the Rain Paper Collection
HCD17168 Songs of Spring Die
HCPC-3810 Songs of Spring Stamp
HCD7169 Rain Boots and Blossoms Die
HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp
HCPC-3812 Raindrop Sentiments
HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Stamp
HCD1-7125 Wildwood Florals Die
HCPC-3759 Pampered Pooch Pals Stamp
HCD1-7115 Pampered Pooch Pals Die
HCD1-745 Luggage and Tags Die
HCD1-7155 Circle Basics – Large
HCD1-7154 Circle Basics – Small
TSMP900 Tuxedo Black
71006 Colorbox Rose Coral ink
HCDA2-45 Stack and Store Daubers
159723 Art Glitter Dries Clear
TSBL41 Brilliance Pearlescent Jade ink
3D1844 3D Crystal Lacquer
85-glitter Ultrafine Crystal Glitter
PGM15015 Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear
TSSZ31 Stazon Jet Black
HCST1-401 Deluxe Shaping Kit
Zig Markers, Heart of Gold Prills, Brilliance Pearlescent Lavender
Instructions:
Cut a piece of white cardstock at 6” x 12”, score at 6” along the long side and fold to make a base card of 6” x 6”. Take a 6” x 6” panel featuring the rainbow and die cut the circle from the centre. Adhere the frame to the card base using foam tape. Adhere the centre panel inside the frame with Dries Clear glue. Die cut the circle edge from orange patterned paper using the large eyelet circle and largest edge die and adhere around the die cut circle.
Stamp the seated fairy image from the HCPC-3810 Songs of Spring Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with the Zig markers. Add 3D Lacquer to the wings of the fairy and sprinkle Ultrafine Crystal glitter over them and allow to dry before adhering to the top right of the oval.
Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3812 Raindrop Sentiments stamp set in Tuxedo Black on a piece of light blue patterned paper. Die cut the sentiment using the tag die from the HCD1-745 Luggage and Tags Die, shape lightly and adhere to the bottom of the oval.
Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers, shape lightly and adhere to the bottom left of the circle at the end of the rainbow and the bottom right of the tag.
To make the flowers stamp the images from the HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Stamp set in Brilliance Pearlescent Lavender, Jade, and Rose Coral inks on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with the corresponding inks and shape. Add Heart of Gold prills to the centres and Crystal Clear Glitter with Dries Clear glue. Add over the leaves at the bottom left, the right of the tag, and the fairy and branch on the top right.
Stamp the dog image from the HCPC-3759 Pampered Pooch Pals Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Using Zig markers colour the image, shape lightly and adhere to the bottom left of the card with a foam square.
I have had some new products come in and I have been having a play and I must say I was quite impressed by my results. I have used a new Crafter’s Companion embossing folder called Rambling Rose and new cardstock and stamens from iCraft for my flowers. I am so in love with the cardstock from iCraft. My flowers were so easy to craft and the cardstock did not get soggy and break.
This was the first card I have made for a while that has not been for the Design Team and I had a lot of fun making it but there is no tutorial sorry.
Don’t forget to check back on Wednesday for Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations.
Today sees the launch of the gorgeous new Singing in the Rain collection by Heartfelt Creations.
It’s time to cast off the winter time blues and enjoy those April showers that bring May flowers with the new Singing in the Rain Collection by Heartfelt Creations! Puddle jump along with us as we explore a paper collection filled with darling illustrations of light spring rains, stylish umbrellas, playful rubber boots and delightful garden fairies all encompassed in rich tones of beautiful corals, bold blues and glorious greens! Heartwarming decorative papers laden with delicate floral flourishes, springtime flowers, chirping song birds, and lace like accents are just a few of the patterns ready to get you started on all of your spring themed creations! Four charming cling stamp sets along with coordinating dies will boost creativity and get you ready for the season of awakening with an assortment of playful puddle jumping rain boots, several stylish umbrellas, sweet song birds, and two adorable garden fairies…and of course, we can’t forget those dainty, first season florals that appear after mild springtime showers. So grab your rain boots, throw open your umbrella and tune up your voices! It’s time to celebrate the springtime season with some Singing in the Rain!
Today I am featuring a layered card that is also a wonderful whimsical book full of woodland creatures and cute little animals that any child would love.
For more tips on creating with the layered card & shadowboxes, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/DrMIKI-XTmI
Cut 9 pieces of patterned paper 5 ¾” x 5 ¾” and die cut the circles in the centres using the small and large circle dies. Assemble the layers on the card and then adhere the papers to the card.
Front – Cut a piece of cardstock 3” x 6” from the Iris cardstock and die cut the edges with the Sweetheart Borders die. Score along the edge of the edges of the lace edge (should be 1” in the centre to fit the spine) and adhere to the spine of the layered card. Cut a strip of patterned paper ¾” x 5 ¾” and adhere to the spine. Die cut the circle edge using the large eyelet circle and largest edge die and adhere around the die cut circle. Stamp the seated fairy image from the HCPC-3810 Songs of Spring Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with the Zig markers. Add 3D Lacquer to the wings of the fairy and sprinkle Ultrafine Crystal glitter over them and allow to dry before adhering to the top right of the oval. Stamp the flower image from the HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp set in Jet Black ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers, shape lightly and adhere to the bottom of the fairy image as shown. Stamp the image from the HCSD1-2013 Wildwood Bird Haven Stamp set in Jet Black on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers and adhere to the bottom left. Stamp the bird on a branch image from the HCPC-3810 Songs of Spring Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with the Zig markers and adhere to the bottom right as shown. Stamp the umbrella and birds image including the butterflies from the HCPC-3810 Songs of Spring Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour the butterfly with Zig markers and add Ultrafine Crystal glitter with Dries Clear glue. Fold the wings up and adhere to the top of the page as shown.
To make the flowers stamp the images from the HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals Stamp set in Brilliance Pearlescent Purple, Lavender and Jade inks on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with the corresponding inks and shape. Add Heart of Gold prills to the centres and Crystal Clear Glitter with Dries Clear glue. Adhere over the birdhouse, around the bird and leaves and over the fairy image as shown. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Two: Stamp the leaves and flowers from the HCPC-3811 Rain Boots and Blossoms Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers, shape lightly and adhere to the left of the circle. Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3767 Woodsy Wonderland Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with the Zig markers, shape and adhere to the bottom left and right corners. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Three: Stamp the log and flower images from the HCPC-3767 Woodsy Wonderland Stamp set and the rabbits from the HCPC-3768 Woodsy Critters Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour with the Zig markers, shape and adhere to the page as shown. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Four: Stamp the tree images from the Woodsy Landscape stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers, shape lightly and adhere to the bottom left to cover the rainboot. To make the flowers stamp the images from the Wildwood Florals stamp set in Tangelo ink on white cardstock. Colour the images with Canteloupe ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit and add Go Man Go Prills to the centres of the flowers. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers and adhere over the trees on the bottom left. Stamp the bird bath image from the Wildwood Cottage Accents and the small bird image from the Woodsy Critters stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating ink. Colour with Zig markers and adhere to the page as shown. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Five: Stamp the birds and umbrella image from the Songs of Spring stamp set and the Lily of the Valley image from the Rainboots and Blossoms stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour with the Zig markers and adhere to the page as shown. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Six: Stamp the birds and umbrella image from the Songs of Spring stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating image. Trim the birds from the die cut and colour with Zig markers. Add to the page as shown. To make the flower stamp the image from the Wildwood Floral stamp set in Rose Coral ink on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with the Rose Coral ink and shape. Add Heart of Gold Prills to the centre of the flower and Crystal Clear with Dries Clear glue and adhere to the bonnet. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Seven: Stamp the images from the Woodsy Wonderland and Pampered Pooch stamp sets in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating inks. Colour with Zig markers, shape and adhere to the page as shown. Add dots of Ultrafine Crystal glitter over the page with Dries Clear Glue.
Page Eight: Stamp the deer and wheelbarrow images from the Woodsy Critters and the Wildwood Cottage Accents in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth paper and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour with Zig markers, shape and adhere to the page as shown. To make the flowers stamp the images from the Wildwood Floral stamp set in Lavender, Purple and Rose coral inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with the corresponding inks and then shape using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit. Add Heart of Gold Prills to the centres and add Crystal Clear with Dries Clear glue. Adhere to the wheelbarrow as shown.
Page Nine: Stamp the rabbit image from the Woodsy Critters stamp set in Jet Black ink on Bristol Smooth cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour the image and adhere to the page as shown. Using Dries Clear glue add Ultrafine Crystal Glitter to the raindrops, fairy wings and flowers and dot around the page as desired.
Here is the Zig colours I have used for the embellishments
Cut a piece of cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5’ along the long side, fold to create a base card 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of pink patterned paper 5” x 7 and adhere to the card front. Die cut the outer decorative die from the Spellbinders Elegant Four labels out of white cardstock and adhere to the front. Die cut the next size down die out of the pink patterned paper and adhere to the front of the previous die cut. Die cut the largest label size out of white cardstock and adhere to the front. Die cut the decorative die from the Window Box Elements die and adhere over the label. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3354 Classic Message in Pearlescent Coral ink on white cardstock and die cut using the small label die from the HCD2-750 Cut Mat Create 1B die set. Adhere to the card.
Stamp the image from the HCPC-3808 Fanciful Carnation stamp in Pearlescent Coral. Sponge the image with Pearlescent Coral and Bamboo Leaves and then colour in with the Prismacolour pencils. Shape lightly and adhere to the left side of the label.
Stamp the images from the HCPC-3806 Small Carnation Stamp set using Pearlescent Coral ink on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges of the petals with the Pearlescent Coral ink and shape using the Basic Flower Shaping mold. Assemble with two larger petals and one smaller petal in different sizes. Pierce the centre of the flowers, select some fluffy white stamens fold them in half and pull through the centres with a scrap piece of wire. Glue the backs and trim before adhering to the front of the fanciful carnation image as shown.
Add pearls around the card as shown.
Materials Used:
HCDP1-285 Camellia Carnation Paper Collection
HCPC-3806 Small Carnation Stamp
HCD1-7164 Small Carnation Die
HCPC-3808 Fanciful Carnation stamp
HCD1-7166 Fanciful Carnation die
HCS1-460 Bridal Bouquet Stamens – Small
HCPP3-452 White Cardstock
71026 Colorbox Lime Pastel
PGM15016 Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder
HCFB1-464 Basic Flower Shaping Mold
85-glitter Ultrafine Crystal Glitter
TSMP707 Memento Bamboo Leaves ink
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
TSBL32 Brilliance Pearlescent Coral
159723 Art Glitter Dries Clear
HCDA2-45 Stack and Store Daubers
284095 3D Stamp Paint Grass Green
Spellbinders Hemstitch Rectangles
Instructions:
Cut a piece of white cardstock 12” x 6”, score at 6” along the long side and fold and crease to create a base card of 6” x 6”. Cut a 6” x 6” panel from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the card.
Die cut using the second largest edge and stitch rectangles dies from the Hemstitch Rectangles set and adhere to the card as shown. Using the next size down edge die cut the small image from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the rectangle.
Stamp the image from the Fanciful Carnation stamp set in Pearlescent Coral. Sponge the image with Pearlescent Coral and Bamboo Leaves and then colour in with the Prismacolour pencils. Adhere to the left side of the label.
Stamp the images from the HCPC-3806 Small Carnation Stamp set using Pearlescent Coral ink on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges of the petals with the Pearlescent Coral ink and shape using the Basic Flower Shaping mold. Assemble the larger flowers with two larger petals and one smaller petal in different sizes. Add Frosting Powder with Dries Clear glue and heat for a frosted finish. Trim the white glitter stamens and adhere to the centres of the flowers with Dries Clear Glue before adhering to the front of the fanciful carnation image as shown.
To make the leaves stamp the images from the HCPC-3806 Small Carnation Stamp using Bamboo Leaves ink on white cardstock. Sponge the leaves with Lime Pastel ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Grass Green 3D stamp paint before shaping and adhering to the card around the flowers as shown.
Add the sentiment from the paper collection to the bottom of the paper image as shown.
Add Crystal glitter to the flowers on the top right and bottom left with Dries Clear Glue
I hope you have as much fun with this collection as I have had creating with it. For further inspiration please check out the Heartfelt Creations blog here:
