Category: Cardmaking

Pocket of Posies

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt Creations2 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

And welcome back to my final post featuring the very beautiful Wild Asters and gorgeous pocket background dies.

Products Used:

Hot Mama Prills, ANC821
Go Man Go Prills, ANC818
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Groove Golf Tool Set, DMCT4185
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Tiger Lily, RACP670
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue, RACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Cactus Flower, RACP985
Decorative Pocket Accents Die, HCD1-7211
Ornate Pocket Accents Die, HCD1-7214
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Eyelet Diamond Die, HCD1-7227
Diamond Basics Die, HCD1-7226
Wild Aster Paper Collection, HCDP1-2106

Other Products: 

OTH Distress Oxide ink – Picked Raspberry, White cardstock, magenta ribbon, heavy cardboard

For more tips on creating with the Wild Aster Collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/1mriCKqh-Ac.

For more tips on creating with the tags & sentiments, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/eAfLuNkRda4.

For more tips on creating with the pocket dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/uDhKUj9AAMo.

Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock 12 1/2 x 7″, score at 6 1/4″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6 1/4 x 7″ Cut a piece of dark patterned paper 6 15/16 x 6 1/16″ and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of white cardstock 5 14/16 x 6 1/16″ and adhere to the front of the card with heavy cardboard. Cut a piece of light patterned paper 6 1/2 x 5 3/4″ and adhere to the front of the white cardstock.

Die cut the second largest eyelet edge diamond from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die out of white cardstock and using the straight die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot out of the card. Then die cut the plain edge diamond using the second largest die from the HCD1-7226 Diamond Basics Die set out of light patterned paper and adhere to the front of the eyelet edge and using the straight die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Die cut the third largest eyelet edge die from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die set and using the straight edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Adhere to the patterned paper. Die cut the third largest plain edge diamond and using the straight edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set die cut the slot. Die cut the small decorative pocket accent from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock, add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the pocket opening. Adhere across the middle of the card with foam tape ensuring a pocket is able to be accessed.

Die cut three small tags from the patterned paper using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set. Die cut three tags from white cardstock and adhere to the back of the tags. Add the magenta ribbon and tuck the tags into the pocket as shown.

Stamp the spray images from the HCPC-3888 Wild Asters Spray Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue ink and die cut the images with the coordinating die. Add Hot Mama Prills to the flowers and Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim and adhere around the diamond.

Stamp the long and short aster sprays from the HCPC-3889 Wild Aster Scroll & Cluster Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue and Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Cactus Flower ink to the edges of the flowers. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to left front of the card around the diamonds.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3887 Wild Asters Stamp set in Picked Raspberry ink and some in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Tiger Lily and Magenta Hue inks and the green petals with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and shape using the Groove Golf tools. Assemble when dry and make some buds with the small green and pink aster flowers. Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere over the leaves and sprays and add Go Man Go Prills to the centres.

Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3887 Wild Asters Stamp set in Fern Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the groove golf tool and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere around the flowers as shown.

Die cut the small tag from the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the top right corner.

I hope that I have inspired you to look at different ways to use background dies.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Roses on Lace

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post and for this card I have made  a lovely lace  background  for  some  pretty purple  roses.

Products Used:

Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Groove Golf Tool Set, DMCT4185
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Vivid Chartreuse, RACP531
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Library Green, RACP475
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue, RACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Cactus Flower, RACP985
Celebrate Love Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3847
Arrows and Banner Die, HCD1-7204
Sweetheart Borders Die, HCD1-7161
Lacy Diamond Die, HCD1-7228
Eyelet Diamond Die, HCD1-7227
Diamond Basics Die, HCD1-7226
3D Leafy Accents Shaping Mold, HCFB1-467

Other Products: 

Versamark ink, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, white cardstock, Ranger Archival ink – Violet, spray adhesive, heavy cardboard

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

For more tips on creating with the diamond dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/JwS0Rmysd98.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10 x 7″, score at 5″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5 x 7″. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 15/16 x 6 15/16″ and adhere to the card front with a piece of heavy cardstock 4 1/2 x 6 1/2″. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 x 6″ and using the inner plain edge diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set die cut the inner diamond out. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7229 Diamonds & Lace set and the plain edge die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive before adhering to the front of the previously cut piece of white cardstock. Die cut the lacy edge using the outer lacy frame die and the inner diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and adhere to the front of the Diamonds and Lace Die. Die cut the eyelet frame using the third largest eyelet diamond die from the HCD1-7227 Eyelet Diamond Die set and the inner diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and then adhere to the front of the Lacy Diamond. Die cut four lacy edges from the HCD1-7161 Sweetheart Borders Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive, trim and adhere to the back of the 4 x 6″ piece of white cardstock. Adhere this all to the card front with heavy cardboard. Die cut the inner lattice diamond using the inner plain edge die and the lattice diamond die from the HCD1-7228 Lacy Diamond Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and then add to the centre of the lacy diamonds.

Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3847 Celebrate Love Stamp set in Versamark ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with silver embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment using the third smallest arrow die from the HCD1-7204 Arrows & Banners Die set and adhere to the middle of the diamond as shown.

Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3834 Leafy Accents Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape using the coordinating Leafy Accents shaping mold and add Crystal Clear glitter on a damp sponge. Adhere to the left of the diamond.

Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Vivid Chartreuse and the petals with Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs with Magenta Hue ink and shape using coordinating Rose shaping mold and the Groove Golf Tools. Assemble roses and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Add the roses next to leaves on card as shown.

Please watch out for my final blog post for this week.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Hydrangea Garden Tea

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday and once again I have three cards for you on three separate posts.

First up is a card combining hydrangeas from the Cottage Garden collection and the Tea Time collection.  It evokes a summer afternoon sitting on the porch having high tea among all the flowers and birds.

Products Used:

Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Heart of Gold Prills, ANC804
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Vibrant Fuchsia, RACP524
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue, RACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Coffee, RACP451
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Buttercup, RACP632
Eyelet Royale Die, HCD1-7282
3D Hydrangea Shaping Mold, HCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3901
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7279
My Cup of Tea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3904

Other Products: 

Ranger Archival ink – Shadow Grey, White cardstock, foam tape, spray adhesive, gold thread, Iris cardstock

For more tips on creating with the Tea Time Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/4bjPeZW_oT8.

For more tips on creating with the Cottage Garden Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/faBoB2s49RI.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 12 x 6″, score at 6″ along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6 x 6″. Cut a piece of patterned paper 6 x 6″ and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut two outer frames from the HCD1-7282 Eyelet Royale Die set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the card front. Die cut the inners from the HCD1-7282 Eyelet Royale Die set out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the centres of the frames.

Stamp the cup, vase and pot images from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp and HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the flowers with Dries Clear glue. Shape and adhere to the front with foam tape.

Stamp the spoon image from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add in the front of the large urn as shown.

Stamp the tea bag images from the HCPC-3904 My Cup of Tea Stamp set in Coffee ink. Colour with ig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Pierce the top with a needle and add some gold thread and adhere to the bottom right of the large urn as shown with foam tape.

Stamp the large flower image from the HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris

cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and add to the base of the china.

Stamp the birds and hydrangea image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set in Shadow Grey in on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and then add to the top of the card with foam tape.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3901 Cottage Garden Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Vibrant Fuchsia and shape with the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Heart of Gold Prills to the centres. Adhere over the large floral spray at the base of the card and on the flowers below the birds as shown.

Please watch out for my next post.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

A Sweet Wedding Card

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I thought I would share a very sweet card made with some left over flowers I made for the card in my previous post.

I thought this would make a beautiful wedding card for a very special couple.

For a video tutorial on how I have made the flowers please visit my YouTube channel here: https://youtu.be/tKTknrdjFik

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Birthday Bouquets

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my third card for Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations.  I thought I would do something very different for this card and make it easy to post.

Products Used:

Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Luxe Gold Cardstock, HCGP1-488
Special Birthday Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3843
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7279
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3901
Elegant Teapot & Florals Die, HCD1-7288
Elegant Teapot & Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3905
Tea Time Paper Collection, HCDP1-2112

Other Products: 

Hero Arts Clear Embossing Ink, Gansai Tambi Pearl Watercolour Paints, White cardstock, Ranger Archival ink – Shadow Grey, heavy cardboard

For more tips on creating with the Tea Time Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/4bjPeZW_oT8.

For more tips on creating with the tags & sentiments, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/eAfLuNkRda4.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” and fold to create a 5” x 7” card. Cut a piece of gold cardstock 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of cream colour patterned paper 4 15/16” x 6 15/16” and adhere to the front of the gold cardstock. Cut a piece of gold cardstock 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4″ and adhere to the front of the card with some heavy cardboard.

Cut a piece of Iris cardstock 4 11/16” x 6 11/16” stamp the small floral images randomly over the card with the clear embossing ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Colour the images with the watercolour inks and then adhere this card to the front of the gold cardstock.

Die cut four corners from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the four corners of the card as shown.

Die cut the outer eyelet edge label die from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the front of the card. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3843 Special Birthday Sentiments Cling Stamp Set with the embossing ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment out using the inner plain edge die from the Album Tags & Accents Die set and adhere to the eyelet label.

Stamp two small floral images from the HCPC-3905 Elegant Tea Pot & Florals Stamp set on Iris cardstock using embossing ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Colour with the watercolour paints and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top right and bottom left with foam tape.

Stamp the bird and hydrangea image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set in Shadow Grey ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and add to the bottom left and top right over the floral images as shown with foam tape.

To finish, add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the floral images using Dries Clear glue.

I hope that I have given you lots of inspiration to challenge and stretch your creative juices.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Wedding Petunias

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post and this time I am featuring some gorgeous petunias for a fabulous Wedding card.  I apologise for the photos – I only managed to take one photo just before I had tweaked it before I sent it through to Heartfelt Creations.

 

Products Used:

Embossing Powder – Gold, 359760
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Vivid Chartreuse, RACP531
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Sunflower, RACP005
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Buttercup, RACP632
Indian Gold Nuvo Mousse, NU802
Assorted Bead Stamens-Medium, HCS1-459-3
Luxe Gold Cardstock, HCGP1-488
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Swirly Accent Spray Die, HCD1-7263
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Celebrate Love Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3847
Lush Lilac Paper Collection, HCDP1-287
Oakberry Lane Blossoms Die, HCD1-7200

Other Products: White cardstock, Versamark ink, foam tape

For more tips on creating with the Classic Petunia collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/KOy_qNB9OAk.

For more tips on creating with the foam paper & stamens, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/Oma6ctVmUD0.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

For more tips on creating with the booklet frame dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/kJO5LdNFxgE.

For more tips on creating with the border dies & foldout cards, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo.

Instructions: Cut a piece of white cardstock 12” x 8”, score at 6” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6” x 8”. Cut a piece of cream coloured paper from the Lush Lilac collection 7 1/2″ x 6” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut two strips of gold cardstock 2 1/16” and adhere to either end of the card as shown. Cut a piece of cream paper 7 1/2” x 6” and using the plain edge die from the HCD1-7119 Classic Border Basics set die cut the ends of the paper. Cut two eyelet edges from the HCD1-7119 Classic Border Basics out of gold cardstock and adhere to each end and trim the ends. Adhere to the front of the card with foam tape.

Die cut two decorative swirly dies from the HCD1-7263 Swirly Accent Spray Die set out of white cardstock and two from gold cardstock. Adhere the white dies to the gold dies and slightly offset the dies to give a gold background. Adhere the ends together and then adhere to the front of the card as shown.

Die cut the outer eyelet decorative tag from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of gold card. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC3847 Celebrate Love Sentiments Stamp set in Versmark ink on white cardstock and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Die cut the sentiment out using the inner plain edge die and then adhere to the front of the eyelet die. Adhere this to the centre of the Swirly Accent Spray dies using foam tape.

Stamp the large and small petunias from the HCPC-3786 Large Classic Petunia and HCPC-3785 Small Classic Petunia Stamp sets in Sunflower ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the 3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold and shape into a petunia shape. When dry add Indian Gold Embellishment Mousse to the tips of the flowers. Pierce the centres of the flowers and insert the deep yellow wire stamens. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Trim the wires and adhere around the left of the ornamental tag.

Stamp the leaf images from the CPC-3842 Oakberry Lane Blossoms Stamp set in Leaf Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and sponge the Indian Gold Embellishment Mouse to the tips. Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere around the flowers as shown.

Please look out for my third card this week for Heartfelt Creations.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Lots of Tags

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I have another 3 cards for Heartfelt Creations Inspiration Wednesday in 3 posts.  First up is a card with lots of tags.  I love how easy it is making tags with the Album Tags & Accents dies from Heartfelt Creations.  The Floral Fashionista papers make a perfect match with the gold cardstock and the vibrant pink Classic Roses.

Products Used:
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – French Ultramarine, RACP607
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Buttercup, RACP632
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Library Green, RACP475
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue, RACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Cactus Flower, RACP985
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Pastel Bead Stamens-Medium, HCS1-457-3
Luxe Gold Cardstock, HCGP1-488
Fanci-Fold Pocket & Accents Die, HCD1-7246
Regal Pocket Accents Die, HCD1-7247
Ornamental Tags Die, HCD1-7203
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Floral Fashionista Die, HCD1-7215

Other Products: 

Ranger Archival ink – Violet, foam tape, gold thread, gold ribbon, Art Glitter Pearl Glitter, White Cardstock

For more tips on creating with the Floral Fashionista collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/9V6JOqdQtC8.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

To see how to shape the roses, watch the video at https://youtu.be/Z8P070kC3oo.

For more tips on creating with the pocket accent dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/A8sxtkGXWLQ.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of patterned paper from the Floral Fashionista Paper collection 5” x 7”. Using the inner large tag die from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set die cut the centre of the paper. Die cut a frame out of gold cardstock using the inner and outer large tag dies from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set and adhere to the opening of the frame. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7247 Regal Pocket Accents Die set out of gold cardstock and adhere to the back of the paper at the top of the frame. Die cut the large decorative die from the HCD1-7246 Fanci-Fold Pocket & Accents Die set out of gold cardstock, trim the edges and adhere behind the paper at the base of the frame. Adhere this to the front of the card with foam tape.

Die cut two small tags from the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags Die set. Add to the left of the card using gold thread.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Library Green on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold, add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and then adhere to the top left of the card.

Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue and Buttercup inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and then shape using the coordinating mold. Assemble when dry into roses and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere the roses to the top left over the leaves as shown.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3835 Floral Fashionista Stamp set in French Ultramarine Blue on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Buttercup ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and when dry, pierce the centres and insert white bead stamens. Add Pearl glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim the wires and adhere around the flowers as shown.

Tags: Die cut two outer tags from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die out of gold cardstock. Die cut two inner tags from the paper collection using the inner tag die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere to the gold outer tags. Add gold ribbon twine to the tags.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the top of the tags. Add a small rose and a petite flower as shown.

To finish, add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the flower images on the tags with Dries Clear glue.

I hope I have inspired you to use your tag dies in a different way.

Don’t forget to check out my next blog post.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Cherished Courtyard Asters

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Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my final post for Heartfelt Creations this week.  This time I have used the new Courtyard Elegance die that has just been released with some gorgeous vellum asters.

 

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Vellum Flowerite – 10 Sheets, 18002
Heart of Gold Prills, ANC804
Groove Golf Tool Set, DMCT4185
Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die, HCD1-7154
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Wild Aster Die, HCD1-7257
Wild Aster Spray Die, HCD1-7258
Courtyard Elegance Die, HCD1-7283
Calla Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-2110
Wild Aster Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3887
Wild Aster Spray Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3888
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Embossing Tinsel – Bridal, RPEJ446

Other Products: 

White Cardstock, Distress Oxide inks – Spiced Marmelade, Candied Apple, Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover, CCTMH White Daisy ink, Dress My Craft Flower Pearls -Snow White, heavy cardboard

For more ideas on creating with the Decorative Royale Square & Circle Dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/tqmtn_TiVVw.

For more tips on creating with the Wild Aster Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/1mriCKqh-Ac.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 6” x 12”, score at 6” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 6” x 6”. Cut the 6” x 6” checked panel from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the light green paper using the inner square die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set out of white cardstock, add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and then adhere to the front of the green paper. Cut a piece of heavy cardstock 5 1/2″ x 5 1/2″ and adhere behind the green paper and then adhere to the front of the card. Die cut an eyelet circle out of white cardstock from the HCD1-7154 Eyelet Circles & Basics- Small set and adhere to the front of the card using heavy cardboard. Die cut the eyelet circle die from the HCD1-7154 Eyelet Circles & Basics- Small set out of white cardstock and then using the inner decorative circle die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set die cut the centre out. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and then adhere to the previously cut eyelet circle. Die cut the small square out of white cardstock and then die cut the square and the small decorative inner out of white cardstock. Spray the small decorative square and add Frosting Powder and adhere to the plain square. Adhere to the middle of the circle as shown.

Stamp the large aster spray from the HCPC-3888 Wild Aster Spray Stamp set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour on the back with Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover inks for the leaves and Spiced Marmalade and Candied Apple inks for the flowers and die cut with the coordinating die. Spritz on the back lightly and shape using the large groove golf tool. Adhere to the bottom right of the circle.

Stamp the leaves from the HCPC-3887 Wild Aster Stamp set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour on the back with Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Spritz lightly on the back and shape using the large groove golf tool. Adhere around the aster spray.

Stamp the flowers from the HCPC-3887 Wild Aster Stamp set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour on the back with Spiced Marmalade and Candied Apple inks and also some with Twisted Citron and Lucky Clover inks for the buds and die cut with the coordinating dies. Spritz lightly on the back and shape using the large groove golf tool. Adhere a couple of flowers to the aster spray and assemble the remainding flowers. Make the buds with a small green and pink petal. Adhere to the card as shown. Add Heart of Gold Prills to the centre of the flowers.

Stamp the small aster spray from the HCPC-3888 Wild Aster Spray Stamp set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Die cut with the coordinating die and add Snow White flower pearls to the image. Trim and adhere around the flowers as shown.

Die cut the tag from the Calla Lily paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and nestle under the large flower as shown.

To finish, add pearls to the decorative dies.

Thank you for visiting my blog.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Regal Roses

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt CreationsLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post for this week for Heartfelt Creations and this time I have a card featuring the very versatile Classic Rose set.  This time I have done some very simple roses to create a beautiful card.

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Classic Rose Die, HCD1-7110
Leafy Accents Die, HCD1-7193
Ticket and Tags Die, HCD1-7201
Ornamental Tags Die, HCD1-7203
Regal Frame & Accents Die, HCD1-7248
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Calla Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-2110
3D Rose Shaping Mold, HCFB1-462
3D Leafy Accents Shaping Mold, HCFB1-467
Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3752
Leafy Accents Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3835
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Bright Pearl Stamens-Small, HCS1-458-1
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Library Green, RACP475

Other Products: 

White cardstock, spray adhesive, heavy cardstock

Click here for tips on using Elegant Pocket Dies.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

To see how to shape the roses, watch the video at https://youtu.be/Z8P070kC3oo.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a base card of 5” x 7”. Cut a piece of checked paper 4 15/16” x 6 15/16” and adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 3/4″ x 6 3/4” and then cut a piece of pale green patterned paper and adhere to the front of the white cardstock. Die cut the centre using the outer plain edge die from the HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set and then adhere this to the card front with heavy cardstock. Die cut the decorative die out of the HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set using the outer decorative die and outer plain die from white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and then adhere to the card front. Die cut the lattice frame using the outer and inner plain edge dies, add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and then adhere to the inner recess. Die cut the inner oval out of light green patterned paper and adhere to the centre. Die cut the inner decorative die from the HCD1-7248 Regal Frame & Accents Die set out of white cardstock, add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the centre.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3834 Leafy Accents Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Magenta Hue and Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape using the coordinating mold and when dry add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the right of the decorative die as shown.

Stamp the rose images from the HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Buttercup and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges of the petals with Cactus Flower ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Assemble when dry and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glitter on a damp sponge. Pierce the centres and insert the light gold pearl stamens with a wire and seal with Dries Clear glue. Add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim the stamens and then adhere over the leaves.

Die cut the sentiment out of white cardstock using the die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags set. Add Frosting Powder with Dries Clear glue. Die cut the long rectangle out of checked paper using the long rectangle die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and trim to fit the sentiment. Shape and adhere as shown.

Please watch out for my final card.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

A Blessed Easter

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt CreationsLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I have three different blog posts for Heartfelt Creations this week.

First up is an Easter card featuring gorgeous Flowering Dogwoods.

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Eyelet Oval & Basics Small Die, HCD1-7156
Decorative Pocket Accents Die, HCD1-7211
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold, HCFB1-464
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Pastel Bead Stamens-Medium, HCS1-457-3
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016

Other Products: 

Heavy Cardboard, white cardstock, spray adhesive, Ranger Archival ink – Shadow Grey, foam tape, Creative Expressions Foundation card – Honeydew

For more tips on creating with the pocket dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/uDhKUj9AAMo.

To see how to shape the flowering dogwood, watch the video at https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE.

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 12” x 6”, score at 6” along the long side and fold 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 base. Cut a piece of patterned paper 5” x 6” and die cut the edges using the plain edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die. Repeat with white cardstock and adhere the patterned paper to the white cardstock. Die cut an oval out of the middle of this with the second largest plain edge die from the HCD1-7156 Eyelet Ovals & Basics Die – Small. Die cut an oval out of a panel from the paper collection using the second largest plain edge die from the hCD1-7156 Eyelet Ovals & Basics Die – Small and using the previously cut panel adhere the oval to the centre of the card. Adhere the panel to the front of the card with scrap heavy cardboard. Die cut two decorative dies and the lace edge from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere the decorative dies to the panel as shown.

Stamp the branch images from the HCPC-3775 Flowering Dogwood & Doves Stamp and the HCPC-3774 Flowering Dogwood Branches Stamp in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Using the stack and store daubers colour the flowers with Magenta Hue ink, the leaves with Leaf Green ink and the branches with Coffee ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges of the flowers with Cactus Flower ink. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the images using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge, trim and adhere on the top left draping over the oval.

Stamp the dove images from the HCPC-3775 Flowering Dogwood & Doves Stamp in Jet Black ink on white cardstock and die cut with the coordinating die. Sponge the edges with Shadow Grey ink and the tail feathers with Magenta Hue and Cactus Flower inks. Add Frosting Powder with Dries Clear glue on a sponge and adhere to the top right and bottom left of the oval over the flower images.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3773 Flowering Dogwood Stamp set in Magenta Hue ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Sponge the centres with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges of the flowers with Cactus Flower ink and shape using the 3D Floral Basics Mold. Assemble and add Frosting Powder to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. To make the stamens, die cut the stamens from the HCD1-7129 Flowering Dogwood Die out of the Honeydew card. Wrap these stamens around the green bead stamen and secure with Dries Clear glue. Add Dries Clear glue to the tips of the card stamens and then dip into the Lettuce Entertain You Prills. Pierce the centres of the flowers and thread the stamens through. Trim the ends of the wires once the glue is dry and add the flowers to the card as shown over the branches and under the doves.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3773 Flowering Dogwood Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape the leaves using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit and add Crystal Clear glitter to the leaves with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere around the flowers as shown.

Trim the sentiment from the paper collection and adhere to the right of the card as shown.

To finish, add Ultrafine Crystal Glitter to the background images.

Please watch out for my other blog posts.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia