Tag: Flower making

Follow Your Heart

On By patriciamanhireIn Dress My CraftLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I have a card that I have made for Dress My Craft.  This month the focus is on flower making and I am in my element creating gorgeous flowers from the amazing Soft Floral Oriental paper and the various flower dies.

For a video on how I made the flowers and card please visit my YouTube channel here:

I hope that I have showed you how easy it is to make gorgeous flowers for all your projects.

For a list of all the Dress My Craft products I have used please visit my blog post on the Dress My Craft blog here.

Happy Crafting.

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Smile with Vellum Hydrangeas

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt Creations1 Comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back for Inspiration Wednesday at Heartfelt Creations and I have another 2 blog posts for you.  For my first post I have a card made with gorgeous vellum hydrangeas.

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Vellum Flowerite – 10 Sheets, 18002
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
I Cannot Tell A Lilac Prills, ANC822
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7279
Intricate Swirl Frames Die, HCD2-7191
Cottage Garden Paper Collection, HCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping Mold, HCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3901
Pacific Teal Nuvo Mousse, NU822
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Embossing Tinsel – Bridal, RPEJ446

Other Products: 

Hero Arts Embossing & watermark ink,CTMH White Daisy ink, Pearls, Nuvo Embellishment Mousse – Lilac Lavender, spray adhesive

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 tags & sentiments, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/eAfLuNkRda4.

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

 

Cut a piece of white cardstock 10” x 7”, score at 5” along the long side and fold to create a 5” x 7” base card.Cut a piece of blue patterned paper 5” x 7” and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the outer frame from the HCD2-7191 Intricate Swirls Frame Die set out of white cardstock. Cut a piece of heavy cardstock 4” x 6” and adhere under the frame and then adhere the frame to the front of the card. Cut the 6” x 4” panel from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the frame. Cut the outer frame out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive. Adhere to the front of the card with foam tape.

Stamp the large hygdrangea image from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel glitter. Colour the leaves and stem with Twisted Citron and the flowers with Pacific Teal and Lilac Lavender Mousse on the back of the vellum. Die cut with the coordinating die and adhere to the front of the card with foam tape under the flower head and Art Glitter Dries Clear glue.

Stamp the large hydrangea flower images from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp set in White Daisy ink on vellum. Colour the leaves with Twisted Citron ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Trim the leaves and adhere the leaves to the base of the stem of the large flower.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Hero Arts embossing ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour the backs of the flowers with Pacific Teal and Lilac Lavender mousse and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape using the coordinating mold and adhere to the flower head and at the base of the stem as shown. Add I cannot Tell a Lilac Prills to the centres of the flowers. Add the flowers to the flower head and around the base of the stem.

Die cut the sentiment out of the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7202 Album & Tags Die set and adhere to the base of the flower head. Add a pearl to the tag.

To finish, add the pearls to the frame as shown. Add Crystal Ultrafine glitter to the flowers on the paper.

Please look out for my next blog post.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Some Calla Lilies With All My Love

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt Creations2 Comments

Kia Ora Koutou

Happy New Year!

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday and today I have another card featuring the very beautiful Calla Lily Collection.

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Embossing Powder – Gold, 359760
Arrows and Banner Die, HCD1-7204
Calla Lily Die, HCD1-7275
Intricate Swirl Frames Die, HCD2-7191
Calla Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-2110
3D Calla Lily Shaping Mold, HCFB1-484
Cheerful Note Sentiments Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3848
Calla Lily Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3897
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Pastel Pollen Stamens – Medium, HCS1-485
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
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
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Fern Green, RACP962

Other Products: 

Brilliance Pearlescent ink – Lavender, Creative Expressions Foundation Cardstock – Wisteria, foam tape

For more tips on creating with the Calla Lily Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/VWKPoXjpiug.

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 5” x 7” and adhere to the card front. Die cut two outer frames using the dies from the HCD1-7191 Intricate Swirls Frames Die set out of Wisteria card. Adhere one frame to the card front and add Crystal Clear glitter to the other frame with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Adhere to the other frame with foam tape. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the inner decorative die and then adhere to the centre of the frame.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour with Leaf Green ink and die cut with the coordinating die and sponge the edges with Library Green ink. Shape using the coordinating mold, add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to the right front of the card.

Stamp the calla lily images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in Leaf Green and Lavender inks on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the tips and ends of the green flowers with Leaf Green ink and the base with Sunflower ink and die cut with the coordinating die. Colour the purple flowers with Lavender and Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape using the coordinating mold and add green stamens. Trim the wire ends and adhere among the leaves.

Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3848 Cheerful Note Sentiment Stamp set in Library ink on the patterned paper and die cut out using the 2nd smallest die from the HCD1-7204 Arrows and Banner Die set. Mat with Wisteria cardstock and shape a little and add to the card as shown.

Here is a sneak peak of the new Country Cottage collection being released.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Introducing the Calla Lily Collection from Heartfelt Creations.

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt CreationsLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I am excited with the debut of the gorgeous Calla Lily collection from Heartfelt Creations.  This is such a beautiful collection and the swan images are just perfect for wedding cards.  I had so much fun colouring these images.

I have two projects today – the first one is an interlocking wedding card in my favourite style – white on white with a pop of card.

Products Used:
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Rajni Chawla’s Vellum Flowerite – 10 Sheets, 18002
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack, 478455
Groove Golf Tool Set, DMCT4185
6″ x 6″ Interlocking Fold Card – White, HCCB1-483
Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die, HCD1-7154
Circle Basics Large Die, HCD1-7155
Eyelet Hearts Die, HCD1-7162
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Ornamental Tags Die, HCD1-7203
Arrows and Banner Die, HCD1-7204
Rounded Window Frame Die, HCD1-7271
Rounded Lattice Window Die, HCD1-7274
Calla Lily Die, HCD1-7275
Feathery Swan Die, HCD1-7276
Swan Lake Die, HCD1-7277
Window Hinges Die, HCD1-7285
Calla Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-2110

Other Products:

iCraft Iris cardstock, Adhesive Spray, Foam Tape, Dress My Craft Sparkling Dust, Distress Oxide inks – Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover, Ribbon, Pearls, Ranger Silver Embossing Powder, Vellum, Couture Creations Swiss Dots Embossing Folder, CTMH White Daisy ink

For more tips on creating with the Calla Lily Collection watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/VWKPoXjpiug.

Instructions:

Click here to view more photos of this project. Front Flaps: Die cut two semi-circles from light weight vellum. Die cut two lattice semi-circles with the eyelet edge from the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set out of white cardstock. Spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Adhere the vellum to the back of the die cuts and adhere to the two side flaps. Die cut four inner and outer hinges from the HCD1-7285 Window Hinges Die set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder to the hinges and then adhere to each side at the joins of the decorative die.

Top and Bottom Flaps: Die cut two semi-circles from light weight vellum. Die cut two lattice semi-circles rom the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set with the eyelet edge out of white cardstock. Spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Adhere the vellum to the back of the die cuts and adhere to the two flaps.

Top Flap: Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris Cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge. Adhere to the upper flap.

Bottom Flap: Stamp two lily sprays from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp set out of Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers, trim and adhere to the right and left bottom of the flap. Stamp the swans from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Sparkling Dust to the swans and then adhere to the bottom flap over the flowers.

Die cut two semi-circles from light weight vellum. Die cut two lattice semi-circles with the eyelet edge from the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set out of white cardstock. Spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Adhere the vellum to the back of the die cuts and adhere to the two flaps.

Top Flap: Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris Cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge. Adhere to the upper flap.

Bottom Flap: Stamp two lily sprays from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp set out of Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers, trim and adhere to the right and left bottom of the flap. Stamp the swans from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Sparkling Dust to the swans and then adhere to the bottom flap over the flowers.

Inside flaps – side: Die cut two semi-circles from light weight vellum. Die cut two lattice semi-circles with the eyelet edge from the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set out of white cardstock. Spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Adhere the vellum to the back of the die cuts and adhere to the two flaps. Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris Cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and add to the side flaps.

Inside Flaps – top and bottom: Die cut two semi-circles from light weight vellum. Die cut two lattice semi-circles with the eyelet edge from the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set out of white cardstock. Spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Adhere the vellum to the back of the die cuts and adhere to the two flaps. Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3898 Feathery Swan Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris Cardstock. Colour the images with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Shape and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge. Adhere to the top and bottom flaps.

Back: Cut a piece of white cardstock 5 15/16” x 5 15/16” and adhere to the back. Die cut 4 corners from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to the four corners. Die cut the outer decorative die from the HCD1-7271 Rounded Window Frame Die set from white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder to the decorative edge with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to the centre of the back. Die cut the eyelet edge die from the HCD1-7154 Eyelet Circles & Basics Die – Small set out of white cardstock and adhere to the centre of the decorative die. Die cut a circle out of white cardstock using the largest die from the HCD1-7155 Circle & Basics Die – Large set and emboss with the Swiss Dots embossing folder before adhering to the centre of the decorative circle.

Stamp the swan image from the HCPC-3899 Swan Lake Cling Stamp Set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Add Sparkling Dust to the image with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and adhere to the centre of the decorative dies. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3847 Celebrate Love Sentiments Stamp set in Versamark ink on white cardstock. Heat emboss with silver embossing powder and die cut the sentiment out using the long banner die from the HCD1-7204 Arrows & Banners Die set and adhere above the swan.

Front Heart: Cut a piece of wide organza ribbon and adhere to the sides and to the right of the left flap. Die cut the eyelet heart using the largest eyelet heart die from the HCD1-7162 Eyelet Hearts Die set out of white cardstock. Die cut a heart frame out of white cardstock using the largest eyelet heart die and the largest plain edge die from the HCD1-7162 Eyelet Hearts Die set. Add Frosting Powder to the frame using adhesive spray and adhere to the previously cut heart. Die cut another smaller eyelet heart frame out of white cardstock using the second largest eyelet heart die and the largest plain edge die from the HCD1-7162 Eyelet Hearts Die set. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive to the frame and then adhere to the bigger heart frame. Adhere to the left front flap and glue the ribbon to the back of the heart.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour on the back with Twisted Citron, Lucky Clover and Leaf Green inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Spritz on the back with water and then shape using a golf tool. Adhere to the centre of the heart as shown.

Stamp the lily images from the HCPC-3897 Calla Lily Stamp Set in White Daisy ink on vellum and heat emboss with Bridal Tinsel embossing powder. Colour with Sunflower ink and Pure Platinum mousse on the back and die cut with the coordinating die. Spritz with water and shape using a golf tool. Assemble with the yellow stamen and a hot glue gun. Adhere over the leaves as shown.

Stamp the Best Wishes sentiment from the HCPC-3847 Celebrate Love Sentiments Stamp set in Versamark ink on white cardstock. Heat emboss with silver embossing powder and die cut the sentiment out using the circle die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags Die. Adhere to the base of the heart and add a pearl. To finish, add pearls to the hinges on the front.

Please be sure to check out my second card.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Creating with Romantic Roses By Dress My Craft

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Dress My CraftLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I am excited to share with you my latest card and video for Dress My Craft.

For more details on the materials that I have used please visit the Dress My Craft blog here.

Here is my video on how I have made this card:

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Wild Aster Swirly Accent Spray Die

On By patriciamanhireIn Cardmaking, Heartfelt CreationsLeave a comment

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post for Heartfelt Creations and the release of the fabulous new dies.

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack, 478455
Go Man Go Prills, ANC818
I Cannot Tell A Lilac Prills, ANC822
Groove Golf Tool Set, DMCT4185
Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die, HCD1-7154
Wild Aster Die, HCD1-7257
Wild Aster Scroll & Cluster Die, HCD1-7259
Swirly Accent Spray Die, HCD1-7263
Wild Aster Paper Collection, HCDP1-2106
Wild Aster Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3887
Wild Aster Scroll & Cluster Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3889
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Sunflower, RACP005
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Deep Purple, RACP430
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Library Green, RACP475

Other Products: 

Iris Cardstock, White Cardstock, Spray Adhesive, Antique Gold Cardstock

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 booklet frame dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/kJO5LdNFxgE.

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 a piece of Antique Gold cardstock 6” x 6” and adhere to the front of the card.

Cut a piece of purple patterned paper 5 14/16” x 5 14/16” and sponge the edges with Deep Purple ink. Trim a 6” x 6” panel from the paper collection to 5 3/4″ x 5 3/4″ and sponge the edges with Deep Purple ink before adhering to the purple paper panel.  Die cut the middle out of the paper with the largest plain edge die from the HCD1-7154 Eyelet Circle & Basics Die – Small set.  Adhere to the front of the card with foam tape.  Die cut the circle from the 6” x 6” panel and adhere to the recess in the middle of the card.

Stamp the scroll image from the HCPC-3889 Wild Aster Scroll & Cluster Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock.  Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die.  Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers and leaves using Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge.  Curve slightly and adhere to the recessed with foam tape.

Stamp the leaf images from the HCPC-3887 Wild Aster Stamp set in Library Green ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper.  Colour with Leaf Green and Olive inks and die cut with the coordinating die.  Shape using the largest groove golf tool and add Crystal Clear glitter with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge.  Adhere to the base of the circle as shown.

Stamp the aster images from the HCPC-3887 Wild Aster Stamp set in Deep Purple ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper.  Colour with Cactus Flower ink and Sunflower inks and die cut with the coordinating dies.  Sponge the edges with Deep Purple ink and shape using the Groove Golf tool.  Assemble and add Crystal Clear glitter to the petals with Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge.  Add Go Man Go Prills to the centres and adhere over the leaves as shown.

Die cut the outer edge using the outer plain edge dies from the HCD1-7263 Swirly Accent Spray Die set out of Antique Gold cardstock.  Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7263 Swirly Accent Spray Die set out of Antique Gold cardstock.  Spray with adhesive and add Crystal Clear glitter.  Adhere the decorative die to the plain die and adhere to the top of the circle with foam tape.

Die cut the corner dies from the HCD1-7263 Swirly Accent Spray Die set out off Antique Gold cardstock.  Add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and adhere to the bottom right and left corners.

Add I Cannot Tell a Lilac Prills to the bottom right and top left and in the centre of the circle over the buds on the paper.  Add Go Man Go Prills to the centres of the flowers on the bottom right and top left on the flowers on the patterned paper.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia