Sunday, June 16, 2013

Guest Designer Post for Faber-Castell Design•Memory•Craft

Hello everyone!  Happy Father's Day!  
I want to say a special Happy Father's Day to my Dad, my Husband, my Grandpa and my Uncles---they are all wonderful men and and great Dad's and I am so very lucky to have them in my life!!  Love you all!!

Today is my Guest Designer post day over on the Faber-Castell Design•Memory•Craft Blog.  I am also the Featured Designer and they have a short Q & A if you would like to get to know a little more about me.  


Here is the Father's Day card that I designed for my husband and I also have a full step-by-step tutorial on the Faber-Castell Design•Memory•Craft Blog.  So if you would like to find out how I created the background on the card, all of the details/supplies and to see more photos you can click HERE to hop on over to the Faber-Castell Design•Memory•Craft Blog and I hope you will leave me a little love. ;-)

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you have a Beautiful Day!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Thursday, June 13, 2013

Really Reasonable Ribbon June Blog Hop


Hello blogging friends!  Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of June.  The RRR Design Team Members and Special Events Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.


This month there is a fabulous assortment of blue, yellow, green and pink ribbons included in the June Ribbon Club.   This ribbon assortment is prefect for all of your fun summer projects!  Click HERE for more details on how you can sign up for the Monthly Ribbon Club.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Judy's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.


Here is the card that I designed using the Really Reasonable Ribbon June Ribbon Club.  I used the light blue satin ribbon with metallic silver edges and white crochet lace trim to create a shabby double loop ribbon flower and I have a tutorial to share with you on how to make the flower.


To start I cut a total of 14--2 inch long strips of ribbon.  Then I folded them in half to create a loop and added a dab of hot glue to hold in place.  Then I made two cuts in each piece of ribbon creating three loops.


I cut out a circle from cardstock to use as my base.  Then I started adding the ribbons.  As I added the ribbons I off set them to give the flower a fuller look.


Continue to add the ribbons until you have all 14 ribbon loops glued on.


Next I added some of the white crochet lace trim.  For the center I used a ribbon buckle and a light blue large flat back pearl.  Once the flower was done then I just fluffed it up with my fingers.  Doing this loosens up the fibers in the ribbon and gives it a shabby look.  I know a lot of ladies that make handmade flowers also like to use the eyelash trim and when the flowers are made this way the fibers almost give the appearance of the eyelash trim.  


For the embossed background I used S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A die template and E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen and the Grand Calibur® Machine from Spellbinders Creative Arts®.  Then to assemble the card I used 3D Foam Squares and E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49' from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.  The cardstock is Sweet Tooth and Sky Metallic from DiscountCardstock.com.


I added some of the white crochet lace trim along the border at the bottom of the card.  Then I added  Lt Pink Roses, leaves and pearls and I brushed Diamond Stickles on to the roses for a little sparkle.



I used CR-04350 Special Gifts Label Twenty-Nine stamp set from  JustRite Papercraft for the sentiment.


I hope you enjoyed this tutorial on how to create the shabby double loop ribbon flower!

Enjoy the RRR Blog Hop--I know you will find all kinds of inspiration!


Now to continue in the Blog Hop you need to hop on over to Jenn's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims!
I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Sweet Tooth, Sky Metallic
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®  3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49';  Recollections Pearls; Lt Pink Roses; Lt Blue Lg Flat Back Pearl, Ribbon Buckle, Leaves; Ranger Diamond Stickles


Wednesday, June 12, 2013

Bronze & Ivory Fleur De Lis Necklace - Spellbinders Media Mixáge Collection

Hello everyone!  I hope you are all having a great week.  Today, I have a necklace to share with you using one of the bezels from the Spellbinder® Media Mixáge™ Collection.


I made this necklace for my friend Anna and I didn't want to post it until after I knew she had received it since it was a surprise.  I was sending her some goodies so I asked her a bunch of different questions about favorite colors and products so I could get an idea of what she might like.  She said she loved bronze, ivory, black and silver so this is what I came up with using those colors.


Here is a close up of the bezel. For the bezel I used MB2-007 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders™ Media Mixáge™ Fleur de Lis Bezel - Bronze.  To started I added ICED Enamels® Medium in to the base of my bezel.  Then I sprinkled in some of the ICED Enamels® Ivory Relique and made sure to cover the entire surface.  Then I removed the excess and put it back in the container.  Next, I sprinkled in some of the ICED Enamels® Relique Glitz Powder Gold.  I used my heat tool to melt the ICED Enamels and the Glitz Powder.  For myself I have found that if I use a craft tweezers to hold the bezel then I can start to heat set from the bottom of the bezel.  Doing this allows the powders to melt and not blow out of the bezel.  Once the powders start to melt then I used the heat tool on the top of the bezel.  ***Please be very careful when doing this--the bezel will get really hot!  I also use a craft mat to set the bezel on while I am heating the powders.  When you are done with the heat tool set the bezel aside to cool off. 


I added a few rhinestones inside the bezel and then I mixed up the ICE Resin® 1 oz. Syringe Singles according to the instructions and filled the bezel.  I also added some of the ICE Resin on the outer edges of the bezel.  Doing this brightens up the bronze color a little.  Set the bezel aside for 6-8 hrs so the resin can set and harden up.  Once the resin was set then I added a metal filigree flower piece, flower bead cap and a crystal to the center of the Fleur de Lis.  The silver filigree flower and crystal are both from ButterBeeScraps.  



I used a combination of bronze and silver chain, ivory pearls, black beads and silver crystals to finish the necklace.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Spellbinders Creative Arts™:  MB2-007 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders™ Media Mixáge™ Fleur de Lis Bezel - Bronze
ICE Resin®:  1 oz. Syringe SinglesICED Enamels® MediumICED Enamels® Ivory ReliqueICED Enamels® Relique Glitz Powder Gold
Accessories:  ButterBeeScraps Silver Filigree Flower, Crystal; Rhinestones, Chain, Jump Rings, Head Pins, Black Beads, Silver Crystals, Clasp, Heat Tool


Saturday, June 8, 2013

Jewel Flower Note Card Set

Hello blogging friends!  I know it has been a few days but things have been a little crazy around here.  Our youngest son had to have an unexpected surgery this past week on Tuesday.  No worries it wasn't anything serious and he is doing really good!  ;-)  Also on Tuesday my husband left to go to West Virginia for his son's graduation.  A Huge Congrats to my stepson Chase on his graduation!!  I wish we all could have been there but I told my husband to make sure and take lots of pictures.  This weekend is Eddie Cochran weekend here in town and they have all kinds of activities going on.  Eddie Cochran was probably best known for one of his songs -- Summertime Blues.  One of the activities is the antique card parade which comes right by our house so every year we have a bbq and have family and friends over.  Usually my husband is in charge of the grill but since he is out of town I will be in charge of the grill (or maybe I'll have my dad do it--LOL!)  wish me luck!  

Today is my day to post over on the Positively Me Blog for Julianna Hudgins Design Team and I have these cute and quick 4 x 4 note card set to share with you using S5-143 Jewel Flowers & Flourishes die template set from Julianna's Positively Me Collection from Spellbinders Paper Arts®.

JewelFlowerNoteCardSet-1

These note cards are perfect for when you just need a little something to tuck into a gift bag.  I hope you will hop on over to the Positively Me Blog and check out all of the details for these cute little note cards.

Thanks so much for stopping by today!
I hope you have a wonderful weekend!!
Hugs,
Heidi
Supplies
Accessories:  Ivory Felt, My Mind's Eye Brads, Diamond Stickles, Recollections Pearls, Seam Binding

Sunday, June 2, 2013

JustRite Papercraft New Release - Booti-ful Cameos

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a card to share with you using the New Release SW-04600 Booti-ful Cameos  stamp set designed by Samantha Walker for JustRite Papercraft.


I think this stamp set is so cute for Halloween and I love that you can create different styles of the 
Booti-ful cameos!  


Here is the card that I designed using the SW-04600 Booti-ful Cameos stamp set.  I actually made a little cameo using one of the bezels from the Spellbinders Paper Arts® Media Mixáge Collection.


To start I stamped the image of the witch VersaMagic Midnight Black ink on to Simply Smooth White paper and then I used the MD1-001 Ovals One Die to cut the oval shape.  Then I used Copic marker G14 Apple Green to airbrush the green color on to the oval.


Next I glued the die cut oval into the MB1-001S Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Ovals One Bezel and I added Silver Crushed Glass Glitter around the inside edge of the bezel.  Then I used the brush tip of the 100 Black Copic marker to airbrush some black speckles on to the image and tone down the green a little.


Here is a close up of the bezel.  I used a combination of VersaMagic Pretty Petunia and Memento Grape Jelly to get the color for the frame,  Then I die cut the image using S4-356 Floral Ovals.  I airbrushed with the 100 Black Copic marker to create the speckled effect and then I inked the edges with VersaMagic Midnight Black.  For a little sparkle I edged the die cut with diamond stickles.


I used 3D Foam Squares in between the layers to add some dimension to the card and I used E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49' to adhere the other pieces of the card together.  Both adhesives are from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L®.  I also added a Lilac Seam Binding bow, stick pins, a key and some bling.


I also used S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A and S6-003 5 x 7 Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight die templates from Spellbinders Paper Arts® to create the mats for the card.

I had so much fun creating this cute Halloween card!  Please be sure to check out the link list below to see what the other JustRite Papercraft Design Team Members have created to share with you.


Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft SW-04600 Booti-ful Cameos 
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Black Licorice, Violet Sorbet
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukienko VersaMagic Midnight Black, Pretty Petunia, Memento Grape Jelly; Copic Markers 100 Black, G14 Apple Green
Dies/Bezels: Spellbinders Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® MachineS6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics AS6-003 
5 x 7 Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight, S4-356 Floral Ovals, MB1-001S Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge™ Ovals One Bezel, MD1-001 Ovals One Die
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Lilac Seam BindingScrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam SquaresE-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49'; The Rubber Cafe' Silver Crushed Glass Glitter;Stick Pins, Key, Bling, Diamond Stickles

Friday, May 31, 2013

JustRite Papercraft New Release - Get Well Labels Twenty

Hello everyone!  Today, I have another project to share with you using one of the New Release stamps sets from JustRite Papercraft.


This is the new stamp set--CR-04550 Get Well Labels Twenty.  It matches Spellbinders Paper Arts® Labels Twenty die template and it has several sentiments included.


Here is the card that I designed using one of the sentiments from the CR-04550 Get Well Labels Twenty stamp set.  I wanted to make a masculine card and I thought the sentiment worked really good with the cogs and the image of the train on the pattern paper.


Using Memento Espresso Truffle ink I stamped the sentiment on to Simply Smooth Ivory paper.  Then I used S4-386 Cogs die template to cut/emboss the shape and I used Desert Sand ink to ink the inside edges of the die cut.  I also die cut another cog shape and added metal gear pieces to use as embellishments.


Here is a close up look at the pattern paper from My Mind's Eye and the embossed detail from the E3D-002 Creative Cogs M-Bossabilities™ folder.  I used Bronze metallic paper for the embossing and then I lightly sanded it to reveal the dark core of the paper.


This is a great masculine card that could be used for several occasions just by simply changing out the sentiment.

Please be sure to visit all of the JustRite Papercraft Deign Team Members to see what they have created to share with you.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi


Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04550 Get Well Labels Twenty
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth Ivory, Kraft, Bronze Metallic; My Mind's Eye
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukienko Espresso Truffle, Desert Sand
Dies/Folders:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® Machine, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, S5-132 A2 Matting Basics B, S4-386 Cogs, E3D-002 Creative Cogs M-Bossabilities™
Accessories:  Metal Gear Embellishments; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam SquaresE-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49'; Sanding Block

Thursday, May 30, 2013

JustRite Papercraft New Release - Let Your Soul Sing

Hello everyone!  Today, I have a card to share with you using one of the New Release Stamp Sets from JustRite Papercraft.


Here is the card that I designed using CR-04620Let Your Soul Sing stamp set.  I think this is such a pretty stamp set!  You can mix and match the flower stamps with the birds and butterfly to create your own design.  Anther thing I love is that the birds are a prefect size to match with the S3-203 Bird Cage Two Die D-lites from Spellbinder Paper Arts®.  


Here is a close up of the bird cage with the birds.  I stamped the birds using Midnight Black VersaMagic ink and fussy cut the birds.  For the cage I used Premium Craft Foil and painted over the top of it with gesso.  Then I used S3-203 Bird Cage Two to die cut the shape.


Please be sure to visit all of the JustRite Papercraft Designers in the link list below to see what they have created to share with you.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-04620Let Your Soul Sing
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Pink Lemonade, Sno Cone
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineko VersaMagic Aloe Vera, Midnight Black, Pixie Dust, Pink Petunia, Pretty Petunia
Dies:  Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® MachineS6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics AS6-002 5 x 7 Matting Basics BS3-203 Bird Cage Two, Premium Craft Foil
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Aquamarine Silk Ribbon, Kaisercraft Plum Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam SquaresE-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49'

Wednesday, May 29, 2013

Heart Of God Baptism Card

Hello everyone!  Today's post is going to be a quick one--it's a busy day around our house lol!  A couple days ago I posted one of the baptism cards that I made for my cousin Dani and her husband Shawn who recently had a their son baptized and today I am posting the second card.


I found the sentiment online, printed it out and then die cut it.  All of the die templates are from Spellbinder Paper Arts® and I have them listed and linked below.  All of the paper is from DiscountCardstock.com.  I used 3D Foam Squares in between the layers to add some dimension and then I added some white pearls and a heart charm.


Thanks so much for stopping by today!

I hope you are having a wonderful week!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Sky Metallic, Fairway Metallic
Dies:  Spellbinder Paper Arts® Grand Calibur® MachineS6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, S6-003 5 x 7 Enchanted Labels Twenty-Eight, S5-127 Labels Twenty-Eight
Accessories:  Recollections White Pearls, Heart Charm; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips - Refillable Dispenser - 49' 

Tuesday, May 28, 2013

Embossed Butterfly Blank Key Ring - Media Mixáge

Hello blogging friends!  I hope everyone had a wonderful holiday weekend!  We didn't do much this past weekend since almost everyone in the house hasn't been feeling good--from really bad colds to allergies.  Plus it rained the whole weekend here in MN--so we just hung out around the house.  


Today, I have a key ring to share with you that I made using some of the blanks from the Media Mixáge Collection from  Spellbinders Paper Arts®.  I used two of the MB6-008 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge Butterflies One Blank--one solid and one with the cutouts.  I embossed the blank with the cutouts using ES-004 Whimsy M-Bossabilities™.  Then I brushed on a few coats of gesso and lightly sanded to make the embossing pop.  For the solid blank I used the Media Mixáge MD2-008 Butterflies One Die and Prima Lyric Collection 6 x 6 Paper Pad to die cut the butterfly shape.  I layered all of the pieces and used E6000 to adhere everything.


I used a Action Screw Hole Punch tool to make the holes in the blanks.  The Action Screw Hole Punch tool can be found in the jewelry/bead section of most big box craft stores.  Then I added jump rings and made little beady dangles and attached them to the bottom.


At the time when I made this I didn't happen to have a gold tone key ring so I just made a ring with some gold wire for the photo.  If you are new to mixed media the blanks are a great product to start out with--you can emboss them, paint, ink, layer and shape them.  You can also make jewelry out of them and incorporate them into your paper crafting too!   

Thanks so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Prima Lyric Collection 6 x 6 Paper Pad
Dies/Blanks/Folders:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® Artisan X-plorer™ Machine, Media Mixáge MD2-008 Butterflies One Die, MB6-008 Susan Lenart Kazmer for Spellbinders® Media Mixáge Butterflies One Blank, ES-004 Whimsy M-Bossabilities™
Accessories:  Action Screw Hole Punch; Gold Tone Wire, Jump Rings, Head Pins, Spacers, Beads; Round Nose Pliers, E6000, Gesso, Sanding Block

Sunday, May 26, 2013

A Baptism Prayer Card

Hello everyone and Happy Sunday!  A couple of weeks ago we had a baptism in the family and I made a couple of cards.  The card I am sharing today is one I made for my mom and dad to give.  I will be sharing the card that we gave them in a couple of days.  My cousin Dani and her husband Shawn had a sweet baby boy--baby Ross and he is so darn cute!  They are so lucky because I think he is the happiest baby ever--he didn't fuss--not one time the whole day!  


For the base of the card I used Pearl Metallic paper and the card is a 5 x 7 size.  Then for the embossed mat I used S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A die template and EL-028 Reverence M-Bossabilities™ Folder both from Spellbinders Paper Arts®.  Just a little tip for embossing heavier weight cardstock--fill up a little spray bottle and add a couple of drops of Dawn dish soap.  Then lightly mist the front and back of the cardstock.  Doing this with help to break down the fibers in the paper and result in a nice crisp emboss.


I typed up the sentiment and printed it out.  Then I used S4-356 Floral Ovals to cut/emboss the oval shape.  I added 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® to the back of the oval die cut to add some dimension.  Then I added a few jump rings and a couple of charms.


Here is a close up of the charms.


I hope you are having a wonderful holiday weekend!  It's a rainy day here in MN.  I think everyone is praying for some sunshine but the weather report doesn't sound too hopeful.  I think we are supposed to have rain everyday this week.  I want to say Thank You all so much for you wonderful comments about the New Design on my blog--I really appreciate it!!

  
On a more personal note I want to say a Special and Happy Birthday to my oldest son Dusty!!  
Happy 20th Birthday!!! I hope you have an Amazing year!!  Love you- ♥Mom 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Have a creative day!

Hug & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  DiscountCardstock.com Simply Smooth White, Sky Metallic, Pearl Metallic
Dies:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® Grand Calibur™ Machine, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, S4-356 Floral Ovals, EL-028 Reverence M-Bossabilities™ Folder
Accessories:  Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® 3D Foam Squares, E-Z Runner® Permanent Strips-Refillable Dispenser-49'

Friday, May 24, 2013

New Custom Blog and Best Wishes Vellum Card

Hello blogging friends!  I know it's been a few days since my last post but I am so excited about the New Custom Look on my blog!!  What do you think?  I absolutely LOVE it!!!  I have to give a HUGE Thank You and Shout Out to my dear sweet friend Michele Ciola!!!!  She is the one who designed this Beautiful custom blog for me.  I love it (oh did I already say that--LOL) it's my happy place. :)  Michele is Amazing at Blog/Web Design and HTML codes!!!  Michele is currently in the process of updating her own blog so you might be seeing some changes going on over there but if you would like any information or to contact her click HERE to go to her Contact Us page on her blog Creative Mayhem.   Michele will still be tweaking some stuff on the back end of my blog and adding a couple more elements but everything should be done in the next day or two.  Again a HUGE Thank You Michele--I LOVE IT!!!!! ♥


Today, I have a card to share with you using the beautiful Majesty Vellum from DiscountCardstock.com.  


I used the E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen 3D Embossing Folder from Spellbinders Paper Arts® to emboss the Majesty Vellum 27#.


Next I used Crafty Power Tape from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® along the left side of the vellum and then attached it to the card front.  


Then I stamped the sentiment from CR-03640 Spring Words stamp set from JustRite Papercraft on to Simply Smooth White paper from DiscountCardstock.com using Memento Tuxedo Black ink from Imagine Crafts/Tsukineo.  I used S4-310 Labels Eighteen die template to cut/emboss the sentiment and create the label.  To create the leaves I used Herbal Garden paper and S5-129 Foliage Two die templates.


Here is a close up of the card.  Once I had the label on the card front then I added White Satin with Grosgrain Edge Ribbon and Noelle White Crochet Lace Trim from Really Reasonable Ribbon.  I also added some pink and lavender roses and Kaisercraft Lavender Pearls to finish off the card.


Thank you so much for stopping by today!

I hope everyone has a Happy and Safe Holiday weekend!!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies
Paper: DiscountCardstock.com Majesty Vellum 27#, Simply Smooth White, Herbal Garden
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03640 Spring Words
Ink:  Imagine Crafts/Tsukineo Memento Tuxedo Black
Dies/Folders:  Spellbinders Paper Arts® Grand Calibur™ Machine, S4-310 Labels Eighteen, S5-129 Foliage Two, S6-001 5 x 7 Matting Basics A, E3D-006 Framed Labels Eighteen
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon White Satin with Grosgrain Edge Ribbon, Noelle White Crochet Lace Trim, Kaisercraft Lavender Pearls; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L® Crafty Power Tape, 3D Foam Squares; Pink and Lavender Roses

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