Cottage Hydrangeas

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back and today I have some more Heartfelt inspiration for you. I have a card that is sure to bring a smile to the recipients when they receive it. For this card I have used the beautiful Cottage Garden collection with some beautiful decorative dies.

Products Used:

Cottage Garden Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7279
Cottage Window & Hydrangea Die, HCD1-7280
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3901
Cottage Window & Hydrangea Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3902
Cottage Garden Paper Collection, HCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping Mold, HCFB1-489
Majestic Swirl Frames Die, HCD2-7308
Album Tags and Accents Die, HCD1-7202
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – White, HCPP1-475
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30, HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Jet Black, RACP468
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta Hue, RACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – French Ultramarine, RACP607
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Forget-Me-Not, RACP412
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Vivid Chartreuse, RACP531
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf Green, RACP436
Blue Suede Shoes Prills, ANC830
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting Powder, PGM15016
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear, PGM15015
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 48 Pack, 478594

Other Products:

Ranger Archival ink – Cobalt Blue, Iris cardstock, heavy cardboard

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

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

For more ideas on creating with the 5 x 7 Decorative Frame Dies, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/qdBFA5VpmSo.

Instructions:

Cut a piece of Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper 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 light green pattern paper 5” x 7”, sponge the edges with Vivid Chartreuse ink and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the background panel using the #1 die from the HCD12-7308 Majestic Swirls Frame Die set out of pattern paper. Sponge the edges with Vivid Chartreuse ink and adhere to the card from using heavy cardboard. Die cut the outer decorative die using the #2 die from the HCD12-7308 Majestic Swirls Frame Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder to the edges and then adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of blue and green pattern paper 5 1/4″ x 3 1/4”, sponge the edge with Vivid Chartreuse ink and adhere to the centre of the outer decorative frame. Die cut the middle decorative die using the #3 die from the HCD12-7308 Majestic Swirls Frame Die set out of white cardstock. Add Frosting powder to the edges with Dries Clear glue on a dry sponge and then adhere to the front of the card. Cut a piece of pattern paper showing a scene 2” x 4”, sponge the edge with Vivid Chartruese ink and adhere to the middle of the decorative die

Stamp the window image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the front of the card as shown.

Stamp the flower spray images from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating dies. Adhere to the top and bottom of the window.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Cobalt Blue and Forget-Me-Knot on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres of the Cobalt Blue flowers with French Ultramarine ink and the outer flowers with Magenta Hue and the Forget-Me-Knot flowers with Forget-Me-Not ink and the outer flowers with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the blue and pink flowers with Magenta Hue ink and the green and blue flowers with French Ultramarine ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Blue Suede Shoes Prills to the centres of the flowers and adhere over the floral sprays above and below the window.

To finish, die cut a small sentiment using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die and adhere to the top left above the window as shown and add some Blue Suede Shoes Prills to the end.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Hydrangea Garden Tea

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 PrillsANC804
Deluxe Flower Shaping KitHCST1-401
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – WhiteHCPP1-475
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30HCDA2-450
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting PowderPGM15016
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal ClearPGM15015
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Vibrant FuchsiaRACP524
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta HueRACP614
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – CoffeeRACP451
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – ButtercupRACP632
Eyelet Royale DieHCD1-7282
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
My Cup of Tea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-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

Love Birds

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my final post for Heartfelt Creations this week and this time I am showcasing the gorgeous Rounded Scallop Window die.  I have tried to create a window with birds on branches looking out through to a lovely garden scene.

 

Products Used:

Other Products: 

Foam tape, Ranger Archival ink – Violet, White Cardstock

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

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

Instructions: 

Cut a piece of 12” x 6” card, score at 6” along the long side and using the outer die from the HCD1-7284 Rounded Scallop Window Die set die cut the cut base by leaving the die slightly over the edge of the fold for the hinge. Die cut a large circle using the outer die out of white cardstock. Die cut the inner semi-circles out of the centre using the semi-circle dies from the HCD1-7284 Rounded Scallop Window Die. Sponge the edge with French Ultramarine ink and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive. Adhere the frame to the base card with foam tape.

Die cut two plain semi-circles out of the patterned paper and adhere to the cut out semi-circles of the base card. Die cut the two semi-circular decorative dies out of white cardstock. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive. Add clear cardstock to the window die and adhere to the top half of the card with foam tape. Adhere the eyelet die to the bottom half.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the centre of the card with foam tape.

Stamp the curved flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stampset in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the base of the card.

Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the card with foam tape for dimension.

Stamp the hydrangea images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the images in with Vivid Chartreuse and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and the backs of the flowers with Magenta Hue ink. Shape using the coordinating mold and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Add Lettuce Entertain You Prills to the centres and add to the flowers as shown.

To finish, die cut the small tag from the paper collection using the corresponding die from the HCD1-7202 Album & Tags Die set and nestle to the left of the birds under the flowers as shown.

Thank you for taking the time to read all my blog posts.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Floral Eyelet Royale

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second card for Inspiration Wednesday and this card features the beautiful new dies from Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack478455
I Cannot Tell A Lilac PrillsANC822
Clear Cardstock 8.5 x 11GBKK811B1
Album Tags and Accents DieHCD1-7202
Cottage Garden Hydrangea DieHCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30HCDA2-450
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – WhiteHCPP1-475
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal ClearPGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting PowderPGM15016
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Jet BlackRACP468
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – French UltramarineRACP607
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta HueRACP614

Other Products: 

Foam tape, Ranger Archival ink – Cobalt Blue, White Cardstock

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 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 6” x 6” panel from the paper collection and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the outer square using the outer die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set. Die cut the inside of this square using the dotted edge dies and the inner plain edge dies from the HCD1-7282 Eyelet Royale Die set. Colour with French Ultramarine ink and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the two decorative panels out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and add to the inner recesses as shown.

Die cut the label image from the paper collection using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7202 Album & Tags Die set. Stamp the sentiment from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Cobalt Blue ink and adhere to the bottom centre of the card with foam tape in the centre.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the centre of the card as shown with foam tape.

Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom left and right side of the label with foam tape for dimension.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Cobalt Blue on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with French Ultramarine ink and the outer flowers with Magenta Hue and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with French Ultramarine ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and I Cannot Tell a Lilac Prills to the centres and add to the flower heads.

I have one more blog post to come so please watch out for this.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Decorative Accents Tags

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to Inspiration Wednesday and today I have three different posts for you with three cards.

First up is a card using the gorgeous Decorative Accents Tag dies.  This is one of my favourite go to dies and I use them a lot.

 

 

 

 

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack478455
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz.85-glitter
Lettuce Entertain You PrillsANC814
Ticket and Tags DieHCD1-7201
Album Tags and Accents DieHCD1-7202
Decorative Pocket Accents DieHCD1-7211
Cottage Garden Hydrangea DieHCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
Cottage Window & Hydrangea DieHCD1-7280
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30HCDA2-450
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Just For You Sentiments Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3845
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Cottage Window & Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3902
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – WhiteHCPP1-475

Other Products: 

White cardstock, Ranger Archival ink – Violet, spray adhesive, foam tape, narrow white ribbon, stamp positioner

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

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 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 striped patterned paper 6” x 6”. Cut three decorative dies from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock. Add Crystal Clear with spray adhesive and adhere behind three sides of the patterned paper and then adhere to the card front. Cut a piece of patterned paper featuring the birds on a branch 4” x 6” and using the plain edge shaped die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die die cut the edge above the birds. Die cut the decorative edge die and lace edge die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock, add Crystal Clear glitter with spray adhesive and then adhere to the shaped edge as shown. Adhere this to the bottom front of the card on three sides only to create a pocket.

Stamp the curved flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stampset in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top of the pocket as shown with foam tape.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the card as shown with foam tape.

Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Trim the leaves and adhere one to each end of the large branch with the birds.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with French Ultramarine ink and sponge the edges of the flowers with Forget-Me-Knot ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Lettuce Entertain You Prills to the centres and add to the base of the birds as shown.

Stamp the straight flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top of the card as shown with foam tape.

To finish the card, add Ultrafine Crystal glitter to the flower images on the bottom of the card and the decorative white pattern at the top of the card.

Tags: Cut two outer tags from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set out of white cardstock. Die cut two small tag ends from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set out of white cardstock and adhere to the top of the white tags. Cut two inner tags from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Dieset out of the patterned paper and adhere to the front of the tags. Stamp the sentiments from the HCPC3845 Just for You Sentiments Stamp set with Forget-Me-Knot ink on the front of the tags.

Stamp the straight flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Trim the ends and add to the top of the tags. Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Trim the leaves and adhere one to the end of the small hydrangea spray.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with Vivid Chartreuse ink and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with French Ultramarine ink and sponge the edges of the flowers with Forget-Me-Knot ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and Lettuce Entertain You Prills to the centres and add to the tags as shown. To finish, add Ultrafine Glitter to the images on the patterned paper. Add white ribbon and a bow to the top of each tag and insert into the pocket.

Please watch out for my next blog post featuring the gorgeous new decorative dies that have just been released this month.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

 

Hydrangea Window Wishes

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post celebrating the launch of four fabulous new die sets from Heartfelt Creations.

My second card features a gorgeous window with hydrangeas and birdies highlighting the beautiful Stairway Gardens background die.

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles352854
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack478455
Lettuce Entertain You PrillsANC814
Ticket and Tags DieHCD1-7201
Cottage Garden Hydrangea DieHCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
Cottage Window & Hydrangea DieHCD1-7280
Stairway Gardens DieHCD1-7281
Courtyard Elegance DieHCD1-7283
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30HCDA2-450
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Cottage Window & Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3902
Deluxe Flower Shaping KitHCST1-401
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal ClearPGM15015

Other Products: Foam tape, Ranger Archival ink – Violet, White Cardstock, spray adhesive

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

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″ Die cut the eyelet square out of white cardstock using the die from the HCD1-7281 Stairway Gardens Die set and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut a square out of blue patterned paper using the inner square die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set and adhere to the front of the card with heavy cardboard. Die cut a square out of white cardstock using the inner square die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set. Using the inner decorative dies from the HCD1-7281 Stairway Gardens Die set die cut the decorative die. Add Frosting Powder using spray adhesive and then add to the blue paper. Die cut the small square out of white cardstock. Die cut two lattice squares out of white cardstock and adhere together. Add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive, add to the previously cut square and adhere to the middle of the decorative die.

Stamp the window image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the center of the card and add foam tape to the shutters for dimension.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the window with foam tape.

Stamp the hydrangea spray from HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stamp set in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the top of the window.

Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the card with foam tape for dimension.

Stamp the hydrangea images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Violet ink on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the images in with Vivid Chartreuse and Magenta Hue inks and die cut with the coordinating dies. Sponge the edges with Cactus Flower ink and the backs of the flowers with Magenta Hue ink. Shape using the coordinating mold and add Crystal Clear glitter using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge. Add Lettuce Entertain You Prills to the centres and add to the flowers as shown.

To finish die cut the small tag from the paper collection using the corresponding die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and nestle to the left of the birds under the flowers as shown.

I hope that I have inspired you to have a go with these beautiful dies.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Hydrangeas and Birdies

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to a special edition of Inspiration Wednesday with the release of some four special die set from Heartfelt Creations.  I have two cards today featuring two different sets with more cards coming next week.

First up is a card dripping with hydrangeas with some birdies looking over the flowers.

 

Products Used:

Other Products: 

Foam tape, Ranger Archival ink – Cobalt Blue, White Cardstock, Stick It Paper, spray adhesive

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

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″. Die cut the 6″ x 6″ square from white cardstock using the largest square die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut the patterned 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 using the inner plain square die, the decorative die and the plain circle die out of white cardstock, spray with spray adhesive and add Frosting Powder. Using this die cut as a template die cut the circle out of the patterned paper with the circular die from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set and then adhere the decorative die to the paper. Adhere to the front of the card with foam tape. Die cut the inner decorative circle using the circle die and the inner decorative dies from the HCD1-7283 Courtyard Elegance Die set. Add Frosting Powder to the die with Frosting Powder using spray adhesive. Adhere to the previously cut inner circle from the patterned paper and then adhere to the recessed circle on the card front. Die cut the small square out of white cardstock and adhere to the middle of the circle. Add Stick It paper to a piece of white cardstock and die cut a small square then remove the Stick It paper. Die cut the inner decorative die using the small square die and the small decorative die and and then adhere to the sticky square. Add Frosting Powder to this die and then adhere to the centre of the card as shown on the diagonal.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the top of the card with foam tape.

Stamp the curved flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stampset in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the base of the inner circle.

Stamp the small and large hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the left of the card with foam tape for dimension.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Cobalt Blue on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with French Ultramarine ink and the outer flowers with Magenta Hue and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with French Ultramarine ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and I Cannot Tell a Lilac Prills to the centres and add to the flower head.

Die cut the sentiment from the patterned paper using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7201 Ticket & Tags Die set and adhere at the bottom of the inner circle as shown.

Please watch out for my second blog post for the launch of these fabulous dies.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Birthday Hydrangeas

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post for Inspiration Wednesday and this time I have a card without dimension.  Sometimes it is good to post a card without dimension that is easy to post and this one fits the bill!

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers – 36 Pack478455
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz.85-glitter
Album Tags and Accents DieHCD1-7202
Decorative Pocket Accents DieHCD1-7211
Rounded Lattice Window DieHCD1-7274
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
Cottage Window & Hydrangea DieHCD1-7280
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
Luxe Gold CardstockHCGP1-488
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Cottage Window & Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3902
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting PowderPGM15016
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Jet BlackRACP468

Other Products: 

Foam tape, iCraft Iris Cardstock, Pearls, white cardstock

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

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

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 using the inner die from the large tag die set from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set die cut the tag shape. Die cut a gold frame using the inner and outer dies and adhere to the opening. Die cut a white frame using the inner and outer dies from the HCD1-7202 Album Tags & Accents Die set and adhere to the opening slightly offset to show the gold frame. Cut a 6” x 4” panel from the paper collection and using the frame opening as a guide adhere to the card front. Die cut the eyelet decorative half circle from the HCD1-7274 Rounded Lattice Window Die set out of white cardstock and add Frosting Powder with spray adhesive and adhere to the bottom of the card. Die cut the decorative die from the HCD1-7211 Decorative Pocket Accents Die set out of white cardstock and adhere to the back of the outer frame. Add Frosting Powder to the decorative frame with Dries Clear glitter on a damp sponge. Adhere the outer frame to the card front with foam tape.

Stamp the curved flower image from the HCPC-3902 Cottage Window & Hydrangea Stampset in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Adhere to the top the frame over the decorative die.

Stamp the small hydrangea images from the the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the card with foam tape for dimension.

Stamp the bird and flower image from the HCPC-3901 Fresh Cut Hydrangea Stamp in Jet Black ink on Iris cardstock. Colour with Zig Clean Colour Brush Markers and die cut with the coordinating die. Shape and adhere to the bottom of the card as shown with foam tape.

Die cut the sentiment out of the paper collection using the coordinating die and adhere under the decorative die at the top of the frame with foam tape. Adhere a pearl to the top of the tag.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia

Smile with Vellum Hydrangeas

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 Adhesive159723
Rajni Chawla’s Vellum Flowerite – 10 Sheets18002
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz.85-glitter
I Cannot Tell A Lilac PrillsANC822
Album Tags and Accents DieHCD1-7202
Cottage Garden Hydrangea DieHCD1-7278
Fresh Cut Hydrangea DieHCD1-7279
Intricate Swirl Frames DieHCD2-7191
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Fresh Cut Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3901
Pacific Teal Nuvo MousseNU822
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal ClearPGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting PowderPGM15016
Embossing Tinsel – BridalRPEJ446

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

 

A Mother’s Day Gift

Kia Ora Koutou

Welcome back to my second post celebrating the launch of the gorgeous Cottage Garden collection from Heartfelt Creations.  The Eyelet Lace Frames die makes a stunning background to the gorgeous hydrangeas!

Products Used:

Designer Dries Clear Adhesive159723
I Cannot Tell A Lilac PrillsANC822
Circle Basics Large DieHCD1-7155
Ornamental Tags DieHCD1-7203
Cottage Garden Hydrangea DieHCD1-7278
Eyelet Lace Frames DieHCD2-7192
Cut Mat Create 1B DieHCD2-750
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 30HCDA2-450
Cottage Garden Paper CollectionHCDP1-2111
3D Hydrangea Shaping MoldHCFB1-489
Cottage Garden Hydrangea Cling Stamp SetHCPC-3900
Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50 – WhiteHCPP1-475
Deluxe Flower Shaping KitHCST1-401
Rajni Chawla’s Crystal ClearPGM15015
Rajni Chawla’s Frosting PowderPGM15016
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Leaf GreenRACP436
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – French UltramarineRACP607
Ranger Archival Ink Pad – Magenta HueRACP614

Other Products: 

Foam tape, white organza ribbon, pearls, Ranger Archival ink – Cobalt Blue

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

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.

Instructions: 

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, and die cut the centre out using the largest rectangle die from the Cut Mat Create 1B die set and adhere to the front of the card with foam tape. Die cut the centre out of the 6” x 4” panel from the paper collection using the large rectangle die from the HCD2-750 Cut Mat Create 1B Die set and adhere to the inner recessed rectangle. Die cut two decorative dies from the HCD1-7192 Eyelet Lace Frames Die set out of white cardstock and adhere together. Spray with adhesive and add Frosting Powder and adhere to the front of the card.

Stamp the large hygdrangea image from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set four times in Leaf Green and Cobalt Blue inks. Colour the leaves and stem with Vivid Chartreuse and the flowers with French Ultramarine and Magenta Hue. Die cut three circles using the three smallest circle dies from the HCD1-7155 Circle Basics – Large Die set from the flower heads and adhere to the complete flower image with foam tape. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the leaves with Dries Clear glue on a sponge. Adhere to the front of the card as shown.

Stamp the flower images from the HCPC-3900 Cottage Garden Hydrangea Stamp set in Cobalt Blue on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper. Colour the centres with French Ultramarine ink and the outer flowers with Magenta Hue and die cut with the coordinating dies. Colour the backs of the flowers with French Ultramarine ink and shape using the coordinating mold. Add Crystal Clear glitter to the flowers using Dries Clear glue on a damp sponge and I Cannot Tell a Lilac Prills to the centres and add to the flower head.

Make a bow from white organza ribbon and adhere to the flower stem as shown. Die cut the tag using the coordinating die from the HCD1-7203 Ornamental Tags Die set and adhere to the centre of the bow with a pearl. To finish, add pearls to the decorative die.

I hope you have a lot of fun with the Cottage Garden collection.

Happy Crafting

Ka Kite Anu

Patricia