Heartfelt Creations Blog

Floral Cross Collection Sneak Peek 2

Wed, 01 Feb 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Greetings from Winter CHA. We are having a wonderful time at CHA, showcasing the beautiful Heartfelt Creations products. We released the Floral Cross Collection to retailers at CHA, so you can already purchase the collection from your favorite retailer.

Product Release: The Floral Cross Collection will officially release on the HC website on February 7, at 12 midnight EST. The Floral Cross Collection is as fresh as a blooming yellow lily on a sunny spring day: intricate flowers compliment the typographical, linear, and wooden crosses. There will be 6 new PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations.

HC Alumni Blog Hop: The HC Alumni design team features a blog hop on the last Tuesday of each month. You can follow along the hop by starting at Olga Jewell's Blog. Leave comments along the blog hop to be eligible to win a $25 Gift Cerificate.

Heartfelt Creations will be represented at the Heirloom Stamp Show in Atlanta GA on Saturday Feb. 4th and Sunday Feb. 5th. We will have the February collection available at the show, so make sure you stop by if you're from that area.

Have a great Wednesday, Emma Lou Beechy

Floral Cross Collection Sneak Peek
Today we are bringing you the first peek at the Floral Cross Collection. The Floral Cross Collection is as fresh as a blooming yellow lily on a sunny spring day: intricate flowers compliment the typographical, linear, and wooden crosses. There will be 6 new PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations. This collection will debut on our website on February 7th at 12 Midnight EST. Products Used on This Project

HCPC3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC3436 Rye Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Chateau Gate
Fancy Tags Nestabilities
Dries Clear Adhesive

Other Products: Paper – DCWV Once Upon a Time; PTI Black and Vintage Cream, Ink – Black Stazon; Memento Tuxedo Black; PTI Tea Dye Duo, Perfect Pearls, Zyron, Acetate, Lace, Adhesive backed rhinestones, Dimensional foam

Instructions: Cut base cardstock in black to 4.25” x 5.50”. Cut patterned paper to 4” x 4” and stamp corner flourish from Rye Grass Flourish in both top corners using black ink. Attach a small strip of lace along the bottom of patterned piece. Using Black ink, stamp large flourish along the bottom of card base. Attach patterned paper to upper portion of card base. Using Black Stazon ink, stamp image from Grand Portal onto a piece of acetate and run through Zyron making sure the side stamped with Stazon is on top. Remove top sheet and flip image and remove backing to expose sticky side. Apply Perfect Pearls onto sticky side in desired colors using a small brush. Run a piece of white cardstock the same size as acetate piece and peel off front and backing.   Attach acetate piece to the white cardstock sticky side to sticky side. Trim around image and set aside. From black cardstock, cut large Chateau Gate and remove doors. Using Dries Clear adhesive, attach die cut to acetate piece and place on patterned paper using dimensional foam. One a piece of cream cardstock, stamp the sentiment from Door to My Heart and cut and emboss using Spellbinders’ Fancy Tags die. Sponge edges with Tea Dye duo and adhere to bottom part of card base using dimensional foam. Add rhinestones where desired.

CREATED BY:
CIBELE GLAZER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3442: Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3447: Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3446: Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718: Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Grand Calibur
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Products: PAPER: River Rock (SU!), Kraft (SU!), Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink). INK: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko), Vintage Photo Distress Ink (Ranger), River Rock (SU!). ACCESSORIES: Petite Oval Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Petite Oval Small Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Sponges, COPIC Markers (Imagination International), Copper Metallic Marker (American Crafts), Peg Bow Maker (Unity Stamp Co.), Xacto knife, Rotary Trimmer with straight and deckled blades (Fiskars).

Instructions:
Finished Card Size: 5" x 7"
BASE CARD: Cut a piece of light green card stock measuring 7" by 10", score at 5", and fold. Tie a triple bow on the peg bow maker, and thread onto a strip of ribbon slightly longer than 7". Mount the ribbon and bow onto the base card with the bow toward the right of the card front. SENTIMENT: Cut/emboss a small plain oval from ivory card stock. Stamp the sentiment in brown ink on the ivory die cut. Stamp the wood grain pattern in brown ink on kraft card stock. Cut/emboss an oval that is slightly larger than the ivory oval. Use a sponge to apply brown ink around the edge of the brown oval. Mount the ivory sentiment oval onto the brown oval. Mount the sentiment stack above the bow on the right side of the card front. IMAGE: Stamp the scene image in brown ink on ivory card stock measuring 3" x 4". Color with COPIC markers. I used these colors: grass: YG91, YG93; trees: YG61, YG63; stone wall: W4, E31, E33, E37; path: E13, E15, E19; foreground tree: G29; houses: E70, E71, E74, Y35; sky: B0000, B000. Stamp the wood grain image on kraft card stock in brown ink. Cut it with a deckled blade to measure 4" x 4 3/4". Sponge around the edges with brown ink. Stamp the door image in brown ink onto kraft card stock. Cut/emboss the door image with the matching die. Clip out the center bar from the die cut. Use the sponge to apply brown ink to the decorative adornment around the doors. Glue the die cut to the wood grain image, and use a craft knife to cut out the opening of the door. Adhere the color image to the back of the door so that it shows through. Cut/emboss leaf die cuts from light green card stock, and sponge with matching green ink. Adhere below the window.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC3441 – Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
HCD 717 Layered Scalloped Posy Die

Other: Martha Stewart Small Hydrangea Punch, Martha Stewart Deep Edge Iron Fence Punch,Twine, and Pearls, designer paper of choice, black and green cardstock.

Card measure 6 x 6. Cut base of black cardstock 6” x 12” fold in half set aside. Cut one sheet designer paper 5-3/4” x 5-3/4” and one sheet 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” adhere these two sheets together of sew if desired. Die cut three layered scalloped posy die pieces from black cardstock in a row to make border, set aside.
Stamp Chateau Gateway image twice and color one entire image with your favorite coloring implements and just the door and archway of the other image. Cut out the door and mount with thin foam squares on top of the door of the main image. Cut out the archway and used thicker foam squares to mount it on top of the main image. Punch the Deep Edge Iron Fence to fit on either side of the doorway.
Affix the scalloped posy die black border on the top and just behind th image. Attach this to the 5-3/4” square piece. Die cut 13-14 pieces from the leaves and attach attractively across the top of the image. Punch 20 Martha Stewart Hydrangea flowers, attach pearls to the center, and arrange on top of the leaves.
Stamp sentiment, cut out, and punch hole in center of one end. Wrap twine around top of card and attach sentiment, tie bow. Adhere this piece to the black cardstock.

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
HCPC 3367 Vintage Life Background PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Bazill Cardstock – Navy and Yellow, Glitz – Vintage Blue Toile, Vintage Blue Rose & Vintage Blue Stripe, Chipboard Hearts, Lyndsey’s Stamp Gang Magical Mica’s – A Bit O’Bubbly & Azure Sea Aster, StaxOn Timber Brown, Diamond Dust

Start with a 12x12 cardstock (navy) and a contrasting piece of pattern paper cut to 11 � x 11 � center and secure to cardstock. Fussy cut the rose design of the Vintage Blue Rose paper. Out of a 2nd sheet of navy cardstock cut a 5X11 strip and out of the striped paper cut out a 4 � x 10 � strip, layer in the center of the page. Mat a 4x6 picture with yellow and navy cardstock and arrange the fussy cut flowers on the left side of the photo. Paint the chipboard hearts with Magical Mica’s, the more coats the more intense the color becomes. Stamp the hearts using the script stamp and Stazon Timber Brown ink and edge the hearts with the ink as well. Arrange around the page as desired. Create the roses by stamping and cutting 1 to 2 sized flowers and using 2 of each size selected, the dark blue have 2 sizes of petals and the pale blue ones have 3 sizes. Shape the layers and stack as directed. Arrange around the page as desired. Paint the chipboard letters with mica and stamp using the background stamp. Cover in glossy accents and sprinkle with Diamond Dust.

CREATED BY:
JOELLE HANCOX

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3448: Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3401: Bella Rose Scroll PreCut Set
Oval Grand Nestabilities
Grand Calibur
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Products: PAPER: Bashful Blue (SU!), Marina Mist (SU!), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink). INK: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Marina Mist (SU!). ACCESSORIES:
Grand Big Scalloped Ovals Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Nested Hearts Shapeabilities (Spellbinders), COPIC Markers (Imagination International), Sponge, Ribbon (Colorbok), Peg Bow Maker (Unity Stamp), Double-sided Tape (PK Glitz), 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Scissors, Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars).

Instructions:
Finished Card Size: 5" x 7"
BASE CARD: Cut a piece of light blue card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold. Cut an angled piece of dark blue card stock measuring approximately 3" x 6". Adhere starting at the left corner of the card front. Cut a strip of dark blue card stock measuring 1 1/4" x 7". Tie a bow, and thread it onto a strip of ribbon. Adhere this ribbon onto the blue card stock using double-sided tape. Mount this strip across the front of the card. IMAGE: Cut/emboss a dark blue scalloped oval. Cut/emboss a white oval. Stamp the image in black ink onto the white oval. Color the image using COPIC markers. I used these colors: Leaves: YG13; Branches: E35; Grass/Trees: YG17; Path: E34; Birds: B91, B93, R11, YR61. Mount the image oval onto the blue scalloped oval, and mount this onto the front of the card. SENTIMENT: Cut/emboss the medium heart die from light blue card stock, and sponge the embossed areas with blue ink. Stamp the sentiment in blue ink onto the heart, and mount using foam squares onto the front of the card.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3432 Magnificent Spruce Trees PreCut Set
HCPC 3405 Leaf Medley PreCut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set

Other: Neenah Natural Cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Stipple brushes, Adirondack Butterscotch & Wild Plum inks, Distress Inks (Broken China, Faded Jeans, Bundled Sage, Vintage Photo, Forest Moss, Pine Needles, Frayed Burlap, Iced Spruce, Walnut Stain, Festive Berries), Kraft cardstock, Corner Rounder punch, red Bazzill cardstock, brown twine, button.

Begin with 5.25 x 5.25 inch cream cardstock. Stamp Heartfelt Creations Mountain Scene twice across. Stamp again onto scrap paper for a mask. Cut along the mountain ridges out for a mask and save the 'sky' portion of the mask to use when you ink the mountains. Lay the mask over the mountains and begin layering color using the stipple brushes. I started with Butterscotch closest to the mountains, then lightly with Wild Plum above the yellow. The yellow is not showing up in the photo so good, but it looks like a sunset sky with yellow glowing up from the mountains. Stipple onto scratch paper first to control how much color you lay on your project. Then the top portion of the sky goes into blue first using Broken China and then Faded Jeans DI. Remove the mask and put on the mask for the sky portion. Lay color into the mountains using stipple brushes. I did this order: bundled sage, vintage photo, forest moss, vintage photo, pine needles. Then I worked color down from the mountains to the foreground using pineneedles and forest moss in the back and then just forest moss up front.   Stamp the Magnificent Spruce using Forest Moss ink and then stipple over the tree with Iced Spruce and Evergreen Bough. Color the trees near the mountains with a paint brush and Pine Needles DI. Generation stamp using Frayed Burlap inking just the top edge of the mountain ridge line randomly in the middle ground of card to form hills. Generation stamp using Frayed burlap inking just the bottom grass edge of the mountain stamp and randomly stamp to fill the space. Stamp just the tip of the Small Pine Branch from the Leaf Medley Set using Bundled Sage and some with Frayed Burlap to make taller grass and seedlings. To make the wooden frame, begin with a 5-7/8 x 5-7/8 inch Kraft cardstock. Create a mask by laying a piece of copy paper with its straight edge from corner to diagonal corner on the kraft cs so the stamped image will make a mitered-like corner. Using Walnut Stain ink, stamp a portion of the Woodgrain from the Window Accents Set along the edge of the kraft cs, moving the mask for each side.   Tear the inside out and ink the torn edge with walnut stain. Attach scenery piece to back of ‘wood’ frame and wrap brown twine tied into a button around. Layer onto a 6 x 6 red top fold card. Stamp verse using Festive Berries ink onto kraft cs. Corner round punch it and place it on card.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Inks: Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black), Distress ink (walnut stain)
Image Colored With: OMS, Prismacolor Color Pencils (90% Cool Grey, Dark Brown, Blue Slate, Cloud Blue, Dark Green, Limepeel, Sap Green Light, Kelly Green, Kelp Green, Pomegranate, Raspberry, Yellow Ochre, Jasmine)
Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, 110lb. Wausau white cardstock, 3 Bugs in a rug
Accessories: Spellbinders (Ribbon Banners), Tim Holtz embossing folder (Woodgrain), ribbon, MM brads, Sakura Gelly Roll Stardust pen (Clear Star), Sharpie Pain pen (Silver), pop dots

Instructions:
Size: 6" x 6"
Cut a piece of black cardstock for base of card. Cut a piece of patterned paper and emboss with embossing folder, slightly ink edges and embossed areas with walnut stain distress ink, mat with burgundy cardstock. Stamp images on white cardstock with black ink and color with Prismacolor pencils and OMS, cut window accent and dainty blooms with scissors. Cut decorative window with die from "Decorative Chateau Gate" set from black cardstock, remove window panels with craft knife, adhere window accent image over decorative window and cut open window panels with craft knife. Place window on patterned paper and mark were it will be glued down, cut opening with craft knife, adhere window to patterned paper, adhere ribbon and attach black brads. Die cut two decorative windows from black cardstock and adhere the pictured section to the corners of the panel, cut excess with scissors, attach black mini brads, place this panel over the black cardstock and mark window opening on black cardstock, adhere "Mystic Hideaway" image to black cardstock, adhere panel with window to black cardstock with pop dots. Adhere dainty blooms image with pop dots, with the Sakura pen add some glitter to the flowers. Stamp the sentiment on white cardstock with black ink, in order to curve the sentiment so it would fit the diecut, I inked the sentiment and stamped it without an acrylic block, I took the rubber stamp and curved it slightly with my fingers as I was stamping it to fit the curve of the die, diecut the sentiment with the banner die, emboss and ink with walnut stain distress ink, adhere with pop dots.

CREATED BY:
ANGELICA TURNER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3441: Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3444: Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3446: Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to My Heart PreCut Set
Grand Calibur
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Products: PAPER: Kraft (SU!), Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink). INK: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko). ACCESSORIES: Petite Scalloped Ovals - Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders), Petite Ovals - Small Nestabilities (Spellbinders), COPIC Markers (Imagination International), Prisma Color Pencils, Gamsol, Paper Stubs, Gold Gel Pen (Uniball), Sponge, 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Scissors, Rotary Trimmer with straight and deckled blades (Fiskars).

Instructions:
Finished Card Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
BASE CARD: Cut a piece of kraft card stock measuring 4 1/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2" and fold. CARD FRONT: Stamp the brick wall door image on kraft card stock in brown ink. Trim with a deckled blade to measure 4" x 5 1/4". Sponge the edges with brown ink. Color the mortar between the bricks with an E43 COPIC marker. Use a colored pencil to color the bricks - I used Siena Brown. Blend the color with Gamsol and a paper stub. Color the door with a colored pencil and blend with Gamsol - I used Dark Brown. Color the hinges with COPIC E49 and the gold gel pen. Mount the image on the front of the card. Stamp the topiary image twice on ivory paper, and trim closely. Color with COPIC markers. I used these colors: Leaves: YG93, YG95; Pots: E08, E09; Sand: E33; Stems: E35. Mount these on either side of the door using foam squares. CARD INSIDE: Using a deckled blade, cut a piece of ivory card stock measuring 4" x 5 1/4". Sponge the edges with brown ink. Stamp the image in the upper left area in brown ink, and color with COPIC markers. I used these colors: Table/Chairs: B93, B99; Teapot, Cup: C3; Flowers: R32, YG09, Y13; Grass: YG07, YG09; Trees: YG13, YG17, E35, E47; Path: E30, E34. Cut/emboss an ivory oval, and cut/emboss a kraft scalloped oval. Use a sponge to add brown ink around the edges of the scalloped oval with brown ink. Stamp the sentiment in brown ink on the ivory oval. Mount the ivory oval on the scalloped oval, and mount in the lower right of the image panel. Mount the image panel inside the card.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart Precut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
HCD 710 Decorative Oval Window Die
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly-Border Die
Oval Small
Art Institute Glue- Dries Clear

Other Supplies: Bazzill & Recollections Cardstock, Primacolor Pencils, Ranger Liquid Pearls, Pearls, Stazon Ink, Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Fiskars Scissors, Ribbon, Recollections Pop Dots

Instructions: Cut a 4inch wide x 12 inch white cardstock and fold in half for the base of the card. Next, using yellow and pink cardstock cut .25inches each one smaller with scalloped scissors, add liquid pearls to the pink scalloped edges, place aside to dry. Cut another rectangle .25inches smaller in yellow cardstock. Cut the largest “oval” with spellbinders and stamp “Scenic Vista” in black and color with pencils. Die cut in white cardstock “Decorative Oval Window Die” cutting out center and “Decorative Butterfly-Border”. Die cut a banner in pink and stamp with “Door To My Heart” saying. Layer card as shown with pop dots, add pearls to “Oval Window” place one “Border Die” on top and bottom of “Vista” print and pink ribbon on top.

CREATED BY:
LISA BLASTICK

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3375 Flora Grande 1 Precut Set
HCPC 3376 Distressed Leaves Precut Set
HCPC 3433 Book Frame 1 Precut Set
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly/Border
HCD 712 Belle Rose
Brown Gala Glitz
Cuttlebug machine

Other: GCD Studios Ella Blue Collection, Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Vintage Photo), Ranger Liquid Peals-white opal, Tattered Angels Gimmer Mist (Olive Vine), StazOn Archival Ink (Jet Black), Maya Road Mist (Blue Agave), White Signo pen, sewing machine

Instructions: Trim a pattern paper to fit inside a 12x12 cardstock. Water distress the edges, let dry, and ink them with Vintage Photo. Cut out a die cut paper and mat it. Adhere to center of the background paper and doodle using a white pen around the edges to mimic stitch lines. Die cut 4 Decorative Butterfly/Border corners and adhere behind each corner of your matted photo. Adhere photograph to the layout a bit off centered. Stamp the Book Frame 1 twice, cut them and layer them on top of each other. Add to the left side of the picture. For the flowers, stamp two different size flowers 3 times and a few extra sizes for filling the cluster. Use a blue mister to color your flowers. Cusp all the petals, ink their edges and build your flowers as shown, adding Brown Gala Glitz to the flower centers. Stamp a few different size leaves from the Distressed Leaves Set, color them with Olive Vine glimmer mist, cut them and shape them with your fingers. Do the same with 2 Belle Rose leaves and adhere to the cluster as shown. Cut 2 cardstock and 1 vellum butterflies using from the Decorative Butterfly/Border die and layer them, leaving the vellum in the middle. Using your fingers, carefully lift the wings up. Add rhinestones to the center and liquid pearls to the wings. Randomly add different size liquid pearls around the cluster. Finish by adding a title to the bottom right side of the layout.

CREATED BY:
AMARILYS DORIA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3353 Cardinal Family PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3383 Cardinal Posy Branch PreCut Set
HCD 706 Cardinal Family Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Zip Dry Paper Glue
Pink Gala Glitz
Art Glitter Glue

Other: Memento Ink Tuxedo Black, Big Shot, Pop Dots, white card stock, red cardstock, black card stock, red organza ribbon, Bow Easy, Zots, Copic Markers: RV00, R85, YR08, E25, YG61, YG97, C1, R27, R29, R39

How it is made: Cut white card stock at 8”x 10 3/4”. Score at 5 3/8” to form card base. Cut red card stock at 7 7/8”x 5 1/4”. Cut black card stock at 7 3/4"x 5 1/8”. Attach black card stock to red card stock mat. Attach red organza ribbon to mats and add to the front of the card base. Make a small bow with red organza ribbon and Bow Easy and attach to ribbon on front of card. One white card stock stamp cardinal and flower image in Tuxedo Black. Color the images with Copic Markers. Outline stamped and colored image with Copic marker C1. Cut out image, cutting close to design edge. Attach to card base using pop dots. On white card stock, stamp the largest cardinal from the Cardinal Family Precut set with Tuxedo Black ink. Color image with Copic markers. Cut out the image using the largest die from the Cardinal Dies and a die cutting machine. Attach bird image on card front using pop dots and Zip Dry glue at the head and tail. Stamp many of the second, third and fourth smallest posy flowers from Posy Patch Flowers PreCut set on white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color flowers using Copic markers. Cut out flowers using the Posy Patch flower dies and die cutting machine. Attach Posy Patch flowers on the card base. Apply Art Glitter Glue to the center of the flowers and add Pink Gala Glitz. With the extra stamped and cut out flowers, layer two flowers on top of each other. Add the Art Glitter Glue to the center of the flowers and add Pink Gala Glitz. Apply the extra flowers randomly to card front using Zots and Pop Dots.

CREATED BY:
LISA ALLEN

Products Used on This Project

HCD 3311 Hope In The Lord PreCut Set
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
Parisian Motifs
Zip Dry Glue

Other Products Used :, Bazzill Cardstock, Madison Cuttlebug Folder, Spellbinders Big Scalloped Circle, Spellbinders Spiral Blossom One, Seam Binding Vintage Photo Distress Ink, foam tape, clear embossing powder

Directions : Ink one side of the Cuddlebug folder with light colored distress ink. Run cream colored cardstock though. Cut out and mount on 5 x7 cream colored based with foam tape.
Stamp sentiment on cream colored cardstock and emboss with clear powder. Cut out with Scalloped circle and ink edges. Cut Parisian Motif and layer with sentiment using foam tape.
Create multi-looped bow with seam binding and wet with water. Crinkle and let dry. Once dry apply to the top of the card and put sentiment embellishment on top.
Cut spiral bloom flower and ink while still in die with distress ink. Roll into flower. Cut two rose branches/leaves out using Bella Rose die and curl upward. Add flower and leaves to bottom right hand corner to finish card.

CREATED BY:
LORI LENG

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3318 PreCut Set
HCD713 Decorative Lace Border
Grand Calibur
Zip Dry Glue

Other: Orange Bazzill cardstock, Yellow DCWV cardstock, White card base, Versafine Onyx Ink, Copic Markers Y06, YR16, Yellow check ribbon, Minnas Ikea Twine, Green Pearls

Directions: Cut orange cardstock to front panel size (5 1/4 x 4). Cut Lace border and thread ribbon through slits. Attach lace border to orange cardstock. Stamp daisys onto white cardstock with Versafine Onyx ink. Distress with Memento Cantaloupe ink. Cut flowers out and color with copic markers.   Assemble flowers onto card with Zip Dry glue. Attach pearls to flower centers, twist white twine onto thin pin then unravel and attach to card.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3413 Basketweave Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3439 Flirty Fleurs PreCut Set
HCPC 3354 Classic Message PreCut Set
Fancy Tags Three

Other Products Used: Copics, button, twine, Buttercup & Peacock Liquid Pearls, Walnut Stain & Antique Linen distress inks (Ranger), Early Espresso, Vintage Cream & Neenah Solar White card stock, Versafine Onyx Black Ink, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, gems

Card Instructions: Cut Early Espresso card stock to 11" X 4 1/4, score at 5 1/2" mark and fold. Stamp Basketweave stamp onto Vintage Cream card stock and cut out around edges. Sponge edges with both Antique Linen and Walnut Stain distress inks, then cut fringes onto edges of weave. Stamp Flirty Fleurs flower stamp onto Neenah Solar White card stock in Memento ink and color with Copics. Cut out image and add gems to middles of each flower. Attach background stamped image to card base and wrap button adorned twine around the bottom, tie off. Add floral stamped image. Cut out Fancy Tag Three die cut and cut off decorative edges. Stamp sentiment and add Liquid Pearls. Adhere to card base with dimensionals.

CREATED BY:
ANDREA EWEN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3439 Flirty Fleurs PreCut Set
HCPC 3312 Uplifting Scriptures PreCut Set
HCD 717 Layered Scallop Posy Die

Other Products Used: Mega Ovals Spellbinder Dies, Copic Markers RV32, RV34, YG61, YG63, E25, E27, Concord Grape Distress Ink, Gemstones, Glue Dots

Directions: Cut a piece of white cardstock 9" x 6 1/2 " and fold in half. Cut a piece of lavender cardstock 2 1/2" x 5 1/2" and stamp Flourishes with the distress ink over the entire piece. Cut out three of the small scallop posy dies out of white cardstock and cut out three of the scallop half circles from lavender cardstock. Adhere together and then adhere in a border. Adhere the created border to the side of the white card. Adhere the stamped lavender piece to the edge of the scallop border. Cut out a thin piece of white cardstock and adhere between the lavender and the scallop border. Cut out the mega ovals. One from white cardstock and the larger one from green cardstock. Stamp the sentiment onto the white oval and pop up onto the green piece. Adhere to the card. Add gemstones to the top of the green oval and the centers of the flowers on the scallop border piece. Stamp the flowers onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Cut out with a scissors. Pop up the flowers onto the card.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
HCD 712 Belle Rose Die
Foliage Shapeabilities
Labels 6 Nestabilities
HCPC 3436 Rye Grass Flourish PreCut Set
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat

Other: Glossy Accents, acetate, various red glitters, red dye re-inker, Adirondack Red Pepper and Cranberry Alcohol ink, vintage sheet music, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Distress Inks (Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain, Festive Berries, Fired Brick), Copics R27 and R29, Crackle Accents, White Neenah cardstock, Martha Stewart pearls, black, brown and green Bazzill cardstock, Martha Stewart Heart Loops Trim border punch, Recollections lace crochet ribbon, Recollections pearl ribbon.

6 x 4.5 inch top fold card. Apply generous, thick layer bigger than 5.5 x 4 inch area of glossy accents to acetate . While wet, sprinkle on various types/sizes of red glitter. Also while wet, randomly apply a 3-4 drops of dye re-inker and 3 drops each of Red Pepper and Cranberry alcohol inks and swirl it all around with your finger. Pop any air bubbles gently with a pin. Let dry completely overnight. If you want more open clear spaces, use less ink. When dry, cut the glittery red acetate to 5.5 x 4 inches. Using Glossy Accents around the edges only, adhere vintage sheet music to the “glue” side of the acetate so that the smooth slick side will be “up”. Layer onto 5.75 x 4.25 inch black cardstock and wrap lace crochet around edges of the red and black. Glue the pearl ribbon on with Glossy Accents, cutting ribbon flush with the edge. Finally layer onto 6 x 4.5 inch told fold brown card. Stamp “Love” from the Feather Grass PreCut Set using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock. Die cut with Labels 6. Color the heart with Copics R27 and R29. Ink edges with Vintage Photo, Walnut Stain and edges to center with Festive Berries. Layer onto brown cardstock cut by outlining the die you used to cut the word and hand cut out. Ink edge with Vintage Photo.   Apply Crackle Accents just to the colored heart and set aside to dry. Stamp the Botanical Florals onto white cardstock that has quickly and lightly been sponged with Vintage Photo. Die cut the flowers using the Rose Creations die. Shape flowers and ink the petals with Fired Brick making the curled edges darkest.   Ink again with Festive Berries. Stack, shaping as necessary and add pearl centers. Die cut foliage from various green cardstocks. Ink edges of lighter cs. Shape leaves.   Adhere flowers, foliage, and verse into place using Glossy Accents.   For inside of card, adhere a 5.5 x 4 inch white cardstock for the note area. Line all 4 sides of the white with the MS double heart loops trim punched from black cardstock. Mask the heart trim and brown card. Stamp the largest Rye Grass Flourish in the upper left corner using Memento Tuxedo Black ink.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3392 Bella Rose House PreCut Set
HCPC 3374 Flora Grand 2 PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Spellbinders Grand Labels 1, Grand Calibur, heavy board card stock, white card stock off white and brown acrylic paint, crackle paint, Gala Glitz, glue, hot glue gun, pearl accents, lace, Lindy Stamp Gang coral and blue color shots, shimmer sprays, gold Rub-N-Buff,

Instructions:   Inspired by a Tim Coffee video using hot glue to outline images. First cut out the label and decide which images you want to use. I love these flower stamps and the wonderful butterfly image so I stamped the images onto white cardstock and cut out. Place your cut out images onto the label die cut and glue down. Outline the images with a hot glue gun. This is harder than it looks, but you don’t have to be as accurate as you might think. Take your time, this part can be tedious but the results are worth it! Next cut out a piece of lace and glue to the top of the piece. Also add whatever embellishments you want at this stage. Paint the whole piece with off white paint and let dry. Next I painted the piece with brown paint. When this is dry paint it with crackle paint and let dry. Once dry give the whole thing another coat of off white and the crackle begins to show through! At this point, I set the piece aside and let it dry overnight. Once I was sure it was good and dry I used a color wash of coral and blue for the flowers and the butterflies. I also painted the lace piece in blue. Next I used gold to rub over the pearls and some of the hot glue to accent the piece. Then comes the fun part, spray the piece with some shimmer sprays until you achieve the look you like. If your color wash fades just add a little more color. The important part is to just have fun with the piece, use colors you love and make it yours! Display on an easel or glue some ribbon to it to make a wall hanging.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3306 Posy Patch Garden Delights Precut Set
HCPC 3354 Classic Message Precut Set

Other Supplies: Crate paper patterned paper, American Crafts Cardstock, Tim Holtz Paper clip, Ranger Ink, STAEDTLER Karat Aquarell, Webster Page Pin, Joann Lace, Maya Road Chipboard, K Company sticker, American Crafts Ribbon

Instructions: Create a card using cardstock measuring 4.25" X 5.5". Adhere two patterned paper rectangle and machine stitch on the seam as shown. Distress the patterned paper on the left side using white paint. Add paper clip for accent. Stamp the main image and color using watercolor pencils. Adhere on the middle of the card using foam tape for 3D effect. Add lace and key chipboard that has been colored and distressed, topped with ribbon and sticker. Apply sentiment "There's only one like you" on the right top corner of the card. Adhere pearls and stick head pin to finish.

CREATED BY:
LINDA ABADIE

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3376 - Distressed Leaves PreCut Set
HCPC 3324 - Daisy Patch Swirls PreCut Set
HCPC 3318 - Daisy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 703 - Daisy Patch Die
Nested Leaves Nestabilities
Bark Elements
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear Adhesive

Other Products: Paper: K&Company, Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White, Ink: Ranger Distress Ink - Walnut Stain, Tea Die & Old Paper, Copics: E37, YR12, YR14, YR18, YR21, YR23, YR24, YG91, YG95, YG97, Embellishments: Recollections Adhesive Faux Pearls, Tattered Angels - Yellow Daisy & Tiger Lily

Instructions: 5" x 7" Card Start with a 10" x 7" piece of kraft cardstock and score on the 5" mark to create a 5" x 7" card base. Next cut a piece of patterned paper 5" x 7" and adhere to card front. Then cut a 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" piece of Cryogen White and stamp the 3 stamps from the Daisy Patch Swirls set as shown. Color with Copics. Next stamp 2 smallest and 4 small Daisy Patch Flowers and color yellow with Copics. Cut out with Daisy Patch Die and spray with Tattered Angels - Yellow Daisy. Heat set. Next stamp 6 smallest, 1 small, 1 medium and 2 medium large Daisy Patch Flowers and color orange with Copics. Cut out with Daisy Patch Die and spray with Tattered Angels - Tiger Lily. Heat set. Then stamp 2 smallest and 1 small leaves from the Distressed Leaves set, color with Copics and cut out with Nested Leaves Nestabilities. Next distress the Cryogen White paper with Tea Die and Old Paper Distress Ink. Using pop dots attach the daisies as shown, adding the large flower and leaves you created to the bottom left corner of the card. Add Bark Elements with Dries Clear Adhesive to the center of each daisy. Add Adhesive Faux Pearls.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3305 Posy Patch Clusters PreCut Set
HCPC 3404 Wedding Sentiment PreCut Set
HCD 717 Layered Scallop Posy Die

Other Products Used: Heart and Heart Scallop Spellbinder Dies, Labels 4 Spellbinder, Copic Markers: R46, R59, YG61, YG63, Festive Berries Distress Ink, Cream Viva Decor Pearl Pen

Directions: Cut a piece of red cardstock 4 1/4" x 4 1/4" and fold in half. Lay the largest scallop heart over the red card with the side of the heart to the fold. Be sure that the scallop hangs over the fold so after the heart shape is cut, there is still a card. Cut out the largest plain heart out of white cardstock. Place the small scallop posy die on one part of the heart so the rounded part of the die lines up with the rounded part of the heart. Run through your embossing machine. Repeat this again on the other rounded part of the heart. Remove all cut out pieces from the heart. Adhere to the red scallop heart card. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the Labels 4 die. Leave the die over the paper and sponge with distress ink. Remove the die. Pop up onto the heart. Stamp the small posy cluster on white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Cut out and pop up onto the card. Add pearls to the center of the flowers.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3306 Posy Patch Garden Delights PreCut Set
HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Kraft cardstock from Recollections. Memories black ink. Lyra colored pencils. Scor Pal and scor-bug. Gems and adhesive.

Instructions: card measures 6x 4 3/4 inches. Make card from cardstock. Stamp floral. Mask floral and stamp in other areas. Stamp sentiment. Color single floral stem with desired colors. I used white for the flowers. Emboss a frame around the edge of the card. Adhere gems to center of flowers and to corner.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA Maintaining a regular flow of innovative inspiration is a priority at Heartfelt Creations™. We feature new product releases on the second Wednesday of each month. Each release comes with a plethora of inspiration from our design team: cards, scrapbook layouts, mini crafts, trinkets, and doo-dads that will keep your own ideas fresh. So go ahead; immerse yourself in the creativity blooming here at Heartfelt Creations™! Leave a comment and tell us what you think about this weeks cards, tell us a little about yourself, where you're from, or how you found our blog.

Floral Cross Collection Sneak Peek

Wed, 25 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Greeting to you on this fine Wednesday morning. We have wrapped up the final luggage packing for our trip to Winter CHA 2012, checked our lists twice, and I believe we are ready to roll! We will be debuting the February Floral Cross Collection at CHA, so make sure to visit your favorite retailer to snatch up the new products before they are even available online!

Today we are bringing you the first peek at the Floral Cross Collection. The Floral Cross Collection is as fresh as a blooming yellow lily on a sunny spring day: intricate flowers compliment the typographical, linear, and wooden crosses. There will be 6 new PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations. This collection will debut on our website on February 7th at 12 Midnight EST.

Enjoy this week's projects and we will see you next Wednesday with more cretive inspiration and highlight pictures of CHA. God bless you and yours, Emma Lou Beechy

CREATED BY:
EMMA LOU BEECHY

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideway PreCut Set
HCPC 3392 Bella Rose House PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
Fancy Tags Nestabilities
Standard Circle Large
Foliage Shapeabilities

Other: Spellbinders Beaded Circles Nestabilities, Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page French Scroll and Deep Edge Punch Garden Gate. Pearls, Crystal Stickles, corsage pins, Victorian Velvet Distress ink, ribbon, Krylon Pale Gold Leafing Pen, White Cardstock, designer paper, and coloring implements of your choice.

Instructions: Card measures 6” x 6”. Be sure to run Krylon Pale Gold Leafing Pen around every cut paper and die cut.   Cut white cardstock 6” x 12”, fold in half, set aside. Cut green designer paper 5-3/4” x 5-3/4”, cut mauve designer paper 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” cut white cardstock 5” x 5” and punch around the page with the Martha Stewart French Scroll PATP set. Cut green designer paper 4” x 4” and adhere this to the white punched piece. Adhere the white punched piece to the top of the mauve 5-3/4” square and adhere the mauve piece to the center of the 5-3/4” square green designer paper.
Cut green designer paper 2-1/2” x 5-3/4”. Cut mauve designer paper 2” x 5-1/4” and punch a small hole in the in the center about 3/4” in on the left side. Wrap ribbon about green designer paper and pull ends through hole of mauve designer paper. Adhere mauve piece to the green piece. Punch a strip with the Garden Gate. Adhere to the top of the mauve designer paper pulling ribbon through one of the punched holes then tie bow. Adhere this piece to the bottom of your main card.
Die cut with white cardstock one Large Beaded Circle and emboss. While the cardstock is still in the die, distress ink the beaded edge with Victorian Velvet distress ink. To make your telescoping image stamped the image 5 times and use the circle nesties to cut them out. You can color just the edges until you get to the top piece. Assemble all five pieces with foam dimensional. Attach the image to the beaded circle and the beaded circle towards the top of the main piece with more dimensional.
Stamp the butterfly twice, color, and assemble. Die cut 2 leaves and make 3 roses. Attach pearls as shown on card. Place corsage pins through bow. Stamp sentiment and tie to bow. Attach butterfly and arrange and adhere floral arrangement. Run stickles over the little flowers in the image. Attach to the folded white card stock

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3440 Vintage Door PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3405 Leafy Medley PreCut Set
Foliage Shapeabilities
Rose Creations Shapeabilities

Other Supplies: Cuttlebug embossing folder. Spellbinders scalloped heart labels dies and scalloped ovals labels dies. Blue, ivory and brown cardstock from Papertrey Ink. Inks are Color Box peacock, chestnut roan chalk ink and olive pastel chalk ink. White gel pen. Foam adhesive and pearls.

Instructions: Card measures 5 3/4 x 6 1/2 inches. Make card base from brown cardstock. Emboss ivory cardstock, trim and adhere to card base. Stamp and trim door. Die cut decorative die, adhere to back of door and adhere to card with foam adhesive. Die cut heart, add white dots and adhere to top of door. Stamp and die cut leaves. Curl and adhere to ard below the door. Stamp and die cut several layers of botanical flowers. Ink petals, curl petals and adhere layers to form a flower. Make several flowers. Adhere to card. Die cut oval, stamp sentiment. Adhere to door with foam adhesive. Embellish card with pearls.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Classic Scallop Heart
ScorBug

Other Products Used: Fancy Labels, Petite Oval, Bronze Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, and ScorBuddy. Copic Markers: YG11, YG13, YG61, YG63, E25, E27, Y21, Y26, E97

Dirctions: Cut a piece of brown cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of light brown cardstock 4" x 5 1/4". Stamp the wood background onto the back of the light brown paper. Pierce holes around the four sides of this piece with the ScorBuddy and ScorBug and connect the holes with the black pen. Adhere to the front of the card. Stamp the birds on white cardstock and color with Copic markers. Cut out with the heart die. Cut out a scallop heart out of green cardstock to mat the stamped heart. Adhere to the front of the card. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the oval die. Cut a fancy tag out of brown cardstock and adhere the sentiment to the tag. Cut out two vines from green cardstock. Stamp small posy stamps onto white cardstock and color with Copics. Cut out with the matching die. Form the flowers and adhere the vines around the tag and adhere below the heart. Adhere the flowers to the vines. Add pearls to the center of the flowers and to the card. Allow pearls to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3436 Rye Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3437 Carnation Florals 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3405 Leaf Medley PreCut Set
HCPC 3409 Tropical Floral Swirls PreCut Set
HCPC 3382 Magnificent Cardinal Rose PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCD 713 Lace Border Die
HCD 702 Decorative Batterfly-Border Die
Carnation Creations Shapeabilities
Foliage Shapeabilities
Labels Five
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Inks: Versafine (Onyx Black), Distress ink (weathered wood), ColorBox Chalk (Dark Moss, Prussian Blue, Maroon), Crystal Dye ink (emerald green)
Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, MME
Accessories: Stickles (Crystal), Martha Stewart border punches (Lace, Floral Vine), Fancy Pants Velvet ribbon, Want2Scrap silver adhesive rhinestones, Recollections rhinestone swirls, Recollections flower embellishments

Instructions: Size: 12" x 12"
On a sheet of 12" x 12" pink paper, make a border at the top and bottom of the page by stamping the flower image from "Tropical Floral Swirls" with maroon ColorBox ink, ink edges with weathered wood distress ink. Take a piece of 12" x 12" blue paper and punch a border on the top edge, trim off about 2" from bottom edge and punch border, using the large swirl stamp from "Rye Grass Flourish" stamp the image with prussian blue ink all over the paper to create a background design, ink edges with weathered wood distress ink. Take a strip of pink paper, stamp flower image from "Tropical Floral Swirls" with maroon ColorBox ink to make a border, ink edges with weathered wood distress ink. Using the border die from "Decorative Butterfly-Border" die set, cut a border from blue paper the same length of the pink strip of paper with the stamped border image, adhere to pink paper as pictured. Cut a lace border from brown paper with the "Lace Border" die. Cut a strip of pink paper about 1 1/2" wide and punch a top and bottom border, adhere a piece of velvet ribbon. With the window die from "Decorative Chateau Gate", cut 2 shapes from black cardstock, on one shape trim off most of the shape leaving only the large decorative swirl section, adhere this piece to the complete window on the bottom edge, this will give you a shape with the decorative swirls all around. Stamp sentiment from "Magnificent Cardinal Rose" set on pink paper with black ink and cut with die from "Labels Five", ink edges with weathered wood distress ink. Stamp the following leaves from "Leaf Medley" set on green cardstock with emerald green ink; 2-large leaf branch, 5-large single leaf, 4-small leaf, cut with coordinating dies, shade edges with dark moss ink and shape with embossing tools. Stamp the following flowers from "Carnation Florals 1" with maroon ink on dark pink cardstock; 2-large, 1-small, using same images stamp on dark blue cardstock with black ink; 2-small. Stamp the following flowers from "Carnation Florals 2" with maroon ink on light pink paper; 3-small, 3-next size up. Stamp the following flowers from "Carnation Florals 2" with maroon ink on dark pink cardstock; 3-small, 4-next size up, 1-medium, 2-large. Stamp the following flowers from "Carnation Florals 2" with black ink on dark blue cardstock; 3-small, 4-next size up. Cut all flowers with coordinating dies, lightly ink edges of petals with weathered wood distress ink, shape with embossing tools. Adhere everything as pictured. Add flower embellishments to large flowers, add adhesive rhinestones to all other flowers, add some rhinestone swirls, add stickles to petal edges on all flowers.

CREATED BY:
ANGELICA TURNER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set

Other: White Neenah cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copics (BV00, BV01, BV04, Y00, Y02, YR00, YR01, G000, G0000, B00, B01, R81, R83, C0, G82, G85, B000, B0000), Authentique Majesty Collection, cream cardstock, ribbon.

Instructions: 6-3/8 x 5.25 inch top fold card. Stamp image using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto 5-5/8 x 4.25 inch white cardstock. Color image with Copics. Wrap ribbon around cardstock and layer onto 6-1/8 x 5 inch DP. Layer onto 6-3/8 x 5.25 inch cream top fold card. Stamp “Congratulations” using Tuxdo Black ink onto .5 x 2.75 inch white card stock and layer onto .75 x 3.0 inch DP. Attach to card front. For inside sentiment panel, cut a 4 x 3 inch white cardstock piece and fold the 4 inches in half so you end up with a 2 x 3 inch little notecard. Cover front of the little notecard with a 2 x 3 piece of matching DP. Stamp “on your new home” verse on strip of white cardstock and attach.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3407 – Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms & Birdies PreCut Set
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Other Supplies: brown, green, and white card stock, design paper, Canson watercolor paper, Ranger Distress Inks, glue, white ribbon , Memento Ink, SU Cameo Coral ink pad, sponge dauber, Scor-Tape, clear embossing powder

Instructions: Card size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" Make card base out of watercolor paper for stability. Cut a piece of design paper 1/4" smaller than the base card and tape it to the front.   Using the white card stock, stamp and emboss the flowers.   Next I used the coral ink and a sponge dauber and added color to the flowers. I cut out and shaped the petals using the Paper Blossoms Tool Kit. If you spritz the petals with a tiny bit of water before you shape, it helps make the paper more pliable. Next I glued the petals of the flowers together and set them aside to dry. Stamp and cut out the leaves and shape them.    I cut the gate die out of watercolor paper and set it aside. I stamped the scene onto watercolor paper and colored with ink. I glued the gate die over the scene using it as a window. When I cut out the gate die I noticed that a couple of the pieces ,I would normally discard, would make a sweet heart so I saved them and glued together and attached it to a piece of white ribbon. Place your flowers and leaves and glue them down , attaching the piece of ribbon where you would like it to fall.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used on This Project

HCPC3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC3363 Inspire Me PreCut Set
Labels 5

Other Products: Paper – PTI Aqua Mist, Vintage Cream and Black, Ink – Memento Tuxedo Black, Swiss Dots embossing folder, EK Success border punch, black ribbon, bitty sparkles, adhesive gems, corner rounder, foam dimensionals

Instructions: Cut black cardstock base to 4.25” x 5.5” and round top two corners. Cut and emboss one piece of cream cardstock using 3rd smallest die from Labels 5. Stamp sentiment in black ink. Cut and emboss one piece of black cardstock using next largest die from Labels 5. Adhere sentiment to black die cut and set aside. Cut aqua cardtock to 2” x 4” and punch decorative border. Run through cuttlebug (or other machine) using Swiss Dots embossing folder. Cut cream cardstock to 4” x 5” and round top two corners. Random stamp flourish image from Palace Entry using black ink. Adhere aqua border to bottom of stamped background piece. Cut black ribbon to 5” and adhere along top edge of aqua border where it meets the stamped background. Attach whole panel to front of card base. Using foam dimensionals, attach sentiment to card. Attach clear adhesive gems along ribbon and attach bitty sparkles where desired to flourishes.

CREATED BY:
CIBELE GLAZER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445: Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to My Heart PreCut Set
Grand Calibur
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

PAPER: Soft Suede (SU!), Huckleberry Pond Distressed (The Paper Loft), Huckleberry Pond Patterned (The Paper Loft), Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink). INK: Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko). ACCESSORIES: Deckled Ovals Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders), COPIC markers (Imagination International), Sew Easy (We R Memory), Baker's Twine (The Twinery), Needle, Sponge, 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Scissors, Tape, Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars).

Instructions:
Finished Card Size: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
BASE CARD and MAT LAYERS: Cut a piece of brown card stock measuring 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" and fold. Cut a piece of blue distressed card stock measuring 3 3/4" x 5" and mount on the card front. Cut a piece of forest patterned paper measuring 3 1/4" x 4 1/2" and mount in the center of the blue paper. STITCHING: Pierce the holes for stitching using the Sew Easy tool along the edge of the mat. If the holes don't go through the card stock, use the needle to open the holes. Cut a length of twine, about 10 inches, and thread the needle. Anchor the twine on the back of the card with a piece of tape, and stitch around the card. Start a new piece of twine when you need to, always anchoring with tape to hold it on the back. When you've stitched all the way around and anchored the last piece of twine, you may want to cover the back of the card front with a piece of card stock to cover all the twine ends and tape. IMAGE: Cut/emboss a large deckled oval from ivory card stock. Stamp the image and the sentiment in brown ink in the center of the oval. Color the image with COPIC markers. I used these colors: YG91, YG93, YG95, E53, E55, W3, B0000, B91. Use a sponge to apply brown ink around the edge of the oval. Mount the oval on the card front using foam squares.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly/Border
Classic Scallop Heart Nestabilities
Scallop Oval Large Nestabilities

Other: Martha Stewart Deep Edge Punch Scroll Heart. Pearls, Victoria Velvet Distress, Embossing folder of your choice, ribbon, white cardstock

Insructions: Cut chipboard and two pieces of white cardstock 6-1/2” x 6-1/2”. Cut ribbon 20 inches and tie a bow in the middle. Adhere the ends to the chipboard-this is going to be your hanger. Glue white cardstock on both sides of the chipboard and over the ribbon ends. Use a nail file to sand all the edges smooth then distress the edges with Victoria Velvet distress ink, set aside. Stamp sentiment on white cardstock and die cut with oval scallop #2, lightly distress edges. Cut two #3 oval scallop and distress edges heavily on one only. Attach sentiment with foam dots onto the # 3 oval.   Sandwich ribbon between the #3 oval and adhere these together. Attach the ribbon edges onto the white covered chipboard for the hanging sign. Cut white cardstock 6” x 6” and distress edges in deeper that previous distressing with Victorian Velvet and attach to the center of the chipboard piece.    Cut a piece of white cardstock 5” x 5” and emboss. Distress edges and embossed area. Punch white cardstock with the Scroll Heart enough to go around this 5” piece of embossed cardstock. Cut the punched strips so that you have 3 scrolled hearts on each side. Glue these to the back of the embossed cardstock. Wrap ribbon around the middle of this piece and tie in bow.   Using dimensional foam attach to the middle of the chipboard piece layers. Die cut one 2 scalloped edge hearts, distress edges of one heart only. Die cut three of the decorative corner pieces. Glue one to the bottom of the V portion of the heart and two at the curved edges. Glue the second heart to the back to sandwich the pieces. Attach this to the middle of the chipboard. Die cut the Chateau Gate, stamp and color the image. Attach the Chateau Gate die on top of the image with foam dimensional, then attach this piece to the center of the heart. Apply pearls as desired

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 Precut Set
HCPC 3315 Lily Petals Precut Set
HCD 704 Perfect Petals Die
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
Foliage Shapeabilities
Art Institute Glue- Dries Clear

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock, Graphic 45 Patterned Paper, Tim Holtz Distressing Inks, Pearls, Prima felt, Doilies, Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Cricut, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Cricut, Recollections Pop Dots, Microsoft Word for Mac.

Instructions: First, die cut in cream “Decorative Chateau Gate” x 4, place one normal and one upside down to make a window. Glue them together and add pearls. To finish windows, cut out white cardstock 3 inches x 2.25 inches and place photos behind the window, add pop dots. Next, stamp in yellow, all the “Botanical Floral 1 & 2” crinkle and layer from smallest to the largest. Stamp the 3 smallest from the “Botanical Floral 2” to make the smaller flower. Use the “Rose Creations” to die cut out all images and add more plain roses throughout. Stamp with “Lily Petals” in yellow x 10 medium and 5 next to the smallest, die cut with “Perfect Petals” layer and add pearls. Die cut “Foliage” x 2 large and 2 medium leaves in green cardstock. Stamp with “Botanical Floral 2” 4 medium and 6 small with green ink and distress. Layer cardstock .25 inches smaller, patterned paper bottom, cream cardstock, white cardstock�distressed all of the edges. Place matching patterned paper 5 inches wide with another matching paper 1 inch above and below. Center papers, add felt and place white doilies behind as shown. Place each window on the edges and all flowers and foliage/leaves in the center. Next, punch/cut 3 hearts out, distress and place 2 on top and one on the bottom for title. Last, add 3 pearls on the edges of left and 3 pearls on the bottom right of patterned paper.

CREATED BY:
LISA BLASTICK

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445 - Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3363 - Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set

Other Products: Paper: Recollections, 7 Gypsies - Venice, Ink: Ranger Distress Ink - Walnut Stain & Black Soot, Copics: E23, C00, YG61, YG67, G21, Tools: Tim Holtz Paper Distressor, Embellishments: Buttons, Natural Twine, Green Hemp

Instructions: 4 1/4" x 5 1/2"
Start with a 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" piece of Kraft cardstock and score on the 4 1/4" line to create an A2 size card base. Next cut a piece of striped paper 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and adhere to card front. With Walnut Stain Distress Ink stamp mountain scene from Mystic Hideaway set on Kraft cardstock and with Black Soot Distress Ink stamp "Birthday" sentiment from Inspire Me Sentiments set above mountains. Color with Copics. With straight edge trimmer cut out scene with sentiment. Distress edges with paper distressor tool. Matte on patterned paper and adhere to card front. Thread natural twine through 3 buttons and attach with glue dots to bottom right front of card. Wind green hemp around top of card and finish off with a button secured with a glue dot.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
HCD 701 Heartfelt Posy Patch Die
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
Zip Dry Glue
Labels Four
Micro Fine Glitter

Other Products Used : Scrap Cake Designer Paper, Bazzill Cardstock, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Pearls, foam tape, Scor-Pal Adhesive Sheet

Directions : Cut base 5 x7 cardstock. Cut base cardstock 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 and ink edges with distress ink. Cut strip of designer cardstock 1 3/4 x 4 1/2 , cut ribbon end and ink all edges. Glue cardstock and designer paper bases together and then glue strip down using foam tape.
Cut two Decorative Chateau Gate dies from cardstock. Butt ends together to form a base for sentiment. Cut labels four from designer cardstock and stamp sentiment. Layer sentiment and Gate die together using foam tape. Glue to card.
Apply sheet of adhesive to designer paper, lift protective cover and sprinkle glitter over paper. Stamp posy patch flowers on glitter cardstock. Cut out with posy patch die. Glue to the card as shown.
Finish card with pearls in the corners of the gate die.

CREATED BY:
LORI LENG

Products Used on This Project

HCD 717 Layered Scalloped Posy Die
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly-Border Die
472132 Blossoms 3 Nestabilities
452071 Lacey Circles Decorative Elements Dies
354808 Standard Circle Small
HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3367 Vintage Life Background PreCut Set

Other Products: Bazzill Cardstock (brown & blue green), White cardstock, Pattern paper (2 sheets with some bluish green in them and 1 Brown) Doily, Stick Pin, Brads, Tim Holtz Facet, Bo Bunny Chipboard Sticker- timepiece, Tattered Angel Glimmer chip ticket, Prima alpha stickers, Say it in pearls flourish, Vintage Photo distress ink, Smooch Spray – Splash, edge distresser.

Instructions: Start with a 12x12 cardstock (blue green) and distress the edges lightly and add a 11x11 piece of brown pattern paper and a slightly smaller pattern paper that you have thoroughly distressed as shown and layer over the 12x12 to create the base of the layout. Use the largest circle die to cut out your picture and cut out a lacey circle out of white cardstock to mat the picture and glue them together. Cut out the bottom layer of the Scalloped Posy die in blue cardstock and glue this in the center of your doily and secure the matted picture using pop dots. Cut out strips of brown pattern paper and blue cardstock and arrange along the left and bottom edges as shown once they have been distressed and arrange your picture in the corner. Cut out 4 swirly leaves dies out of white cardstock mask off the swirls and stamp the background word stamp over the leaves using Vintage Photo, ink around the leaves. Stamp and die cut 4 large, 4 medium and 8 small flowers, then spray with smooch ink and crumple, once dry, shape and stack the layers, large flowers are 1 of each size and small flowers are 2 small, secure each with a small brad. Die cut a butterfly out of white cardstock and 2 out of pattern paper, before popping out one of the pattern paper butterflies add tape to the back so that all the pieces stay together, layer that piece on the bottom, glue the white piece over that (adding glue only to the body of the butterfly and cut out the body out of the 2nd pattern paper butterfly and secure. Now start layering all the finishing elements along with the flowers and leaves around the picture as shown, note that the leaves were cut apart to better fit around the layout. Finish off with the title and the butterfly adding the flourish as a butterfly trail.

CREATED BY:
JOELLE HANCOX

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3354 Classic Message PreCut Set
Parisian Accent Shapeabilities

Other Products Used: ScorBuddy, Tim Holtz Flourish Texture Fades Embossing Folder, Copic Markers: B000, YG13, YG17, RV10, RV11, Circles Spellbinder dies

Directions: Cut a piece of pink cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of white cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" and emboas the top half. Turn the embossed piece face down onto the ScorBuddy and score below the embossing and another score approximately 1" away from the first score mark. Cut a piece of pink riboon 5" and lay on the front of this white piece between the scored lines and adhere the ends of the ribbon to the back. Adhere to the front of the card. Stamp sentiment on the lower part of the white piece. Cut another smaller piece of ribbon and run under the taped down ribbon and tie a knot over the existing ribbon. Stamp the flowers onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers and cut out with a circle die. Draw a fine line around the circle. Cut out two of the parisian accents and attach to the circle. Adhere to the front of the card over the embossed portion.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3448: Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718: Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCD 712: Bella Rose Die
Grand Calibur
Cuttlebug
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Product: PAPER: Core'dinations Pink Textured, Night of Navy (SU!), Vintage Roses (Paper Pizazz), New England Ivy designer paper (CTMH), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey White). INK: Memento Tuxedo Black (Tsukineko), Blushing Bride (SU!). ACCESSORIES: Wedding Borders Embossing Folders (Provo Craft), COPIC Markers (Imagination International), SPICA Glitter pen (Imagination International), 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Scissors, Rotary Trimmer (Fiskars).

Instructions: Finished Card Size: 5" x 7"
BASE CARD and MAT LAYERS: Cut a piece of pink card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5" and fold. Cut a piece of navy card stock measuring 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" and mount on the card front. Cut a piece of rose patterned paper measuring 4 5/8" x 6 5/8" and mount onto the navy mat. EMBOSSED BORDER: Cut a piece of white card stock measuring 1" x 6 3/4". Emboss with the border embossing folder, and mount this across the bottom of the front of the card. ROSE LEAVES: Cut/emboss a rose leaf spray from the green designer paper. Clip the die cut in half, and trim into your desired shapes and glue at the lower left and upper right areas of the card. SENTIMENT: Cut/emboss the smaller chateau gate from navy card stock. Cut out the center doors to create a frame. Cut a white card stock rectangle measuring 1 1/2" x 2 1/4", and glue this into the frame. Glue this onto the card front. Stamp the sentiment in pink ink inside the frame. FLOWERS: Stamp the flower and candle image in black ink on white card stock, and trim it closely. Color with COPIC and SPICA markers. I used these colors: Candles: E53, E55, Y35; Roses: RV93, RV95; Leaves: BG93, BG96, YG000; Ribbons: B93, B97;
Baby's Breath: Clear SPICA Glitter Pen. Mount the image at the bottom of the frame using foam squares.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Other Supplies: Memento ink, Ranger Distress ink, Sizzix embossing folder (Frame, Ornate #2) glue, Scor-Tape, coral card stock, green card stock Canson watercolor paper, Stickles

Instructions: Card Size: 4 3/4" X 6”   Make card base out of watercolor paper and cut a piece of colored card stock 1/4" smaller and attach to the base. Cut a piece of watercolor paper and emboss with folder then stamp with your sentiment. Stamp and cut out flowers and leaves. Shape the leaves and glue together, add stickles to the edges.   Place onto card and glue down.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3397 Bella Rose Vintage Background Precut Set
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 Precut Set
Blossoms 3 Nestabilities
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish Precut Set
HCPC 3323 Large Elegant Word Precut Set

Other Supplies: Vintage tag from Berry Bleu Tags, Silhouette SD cutter, Masking tape, Lindys mists, Martha Stewart punches, Tim Holtz Die, Lace, Metal flower, Metal key, Distress ink, Zutter Distress it all, Seam binding, Metal tab, Snowflake punch, Embossing powder, Kaisercraft paper, Cardboard book trinket box, embossing pad

Instructions: Altered Book. Cut four coordinating pattern papers, 2 slightly larger than front and back cover of book and two appx. 1/2 inch smaller on all sides. Distress all 4 sheets with Distress it all. Using Distress Ink, Stamp top right corner of the smaller pattern paper for the front of book using the Bella Rose Vintage Background Stamp. Stamp the smaller paper for backside with the Feather Grass Flourish and Large Elegant Word Stamps in a random pattern. Adhere to book larger directly on the book and the smaller on top of that one.
Cut two hinges on the Silhouette Sd and using my (masking tape tutorial found on my blog lisas-livingincolor.blogspot) cover the hinges in tape and cut the tape to shape of hinge. Apply tape to binding of book and trim top and bottom. Adhere hinges to book cover as shown. Punch several strips of pattern paper and use them to frame the stamping on the book cover. Tuck a strip of punching in between the paper layers on the binding side. Adhere Vintage tag to book as shown. Diecut the Decorative Chateau Gate Die and adhere over the image. Die cut the Bella Rose leaves, ink with distress ink and adhere as shown. Die cut Tim Holtz Dress form. Glue lace and metal flower and adhere to cover as shown. Adhere the key with seam binding ribbon. Die cut flower using the Blossoms 3 dies and stamp with Flora Grande 2 set and embossing pad. Heat emboss, roll flower petals outward and layer and glue together. Punch several snowflakes and layer and pinch together to form flower stamen. Glue to center of flower. Attach small metal tab to top right corner of cover page.

CREATED BY:
LISA NOVOGRODSKI

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3397 Bella Rose Vintage Background PreCut Set
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die

Other Supplies: Black and ivory cardstock from Papertrey Ink. Memories black ink. Color Box chalk ink in alabaster. Foam adhesive. Pearls and ribbon from Michaels. Ultrafine Transparent glitter in crystal

Approximate size: 5 1/2 x 6 1/2 inches. Instructions: Die cut lace border 4 times. Alter and adhere to ivory cardstock. Allow scalloped edge to hang off ivory base. Stamp background onto ivory cardstock. Trim and adhere to base with foam adhesive. Stamp image again, trim leaves and flowers and butterfly. Color with alabaster ink. Adhere directly to image with foam dots. Stamp image again for extra leaves. Stamp and die cut posy patch flowers. Color and adhere glitter to centers. Decorate frame and add to background image with adhesive. Add pearls and ribbon.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish Precut Set
HCPC 3307 Jean Pocket Precut Set

Other Supplies: Patterned paper, Ribbon, twine, Dye ink, Wooden button, Mini cloth pin

Instructions: Create a card using kraft cardstock measuring 4.25" X 5.5". Adhere two patterned paper rectangles next to each other as card base. Stamp the the flourish using light color dye ink on random location as background. Wrap ribbon, twine, little heart, and pearl as shown. Stamp the jean pocket on the patterned paper and add the love sentiment on the middle of the pocket. Add wooden button as embellishment. Fuzzy cut the jean pocket and adhere on top of the cream patterned paper that has been stamped using the same flourish and machine stitched. Add mini cloth pin on top of the jean pocket image to finish.

CREATED BY:
LINDA ABADIE

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly Border Die
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Other products used: Pink Paislee “Vintage Vogue” – Dress Shop, Corner Boutique, Eau de Perfume, Taffeta & Beauty Parlor; Sew Easy; Glimmer Mist “Mardi Grass”; “Starburst” middle punch

Begin with the background. I used the Corner Boutique paper from Pink Paislee “Vintage Vogue” collection. With Sew Easy pierce two straight lines with holes on the edge of the paper. Ink the edges with dark purple ink. Use Glimmer Mist “Mardi Grass” to create the spatters on the background paper. Use the swirl from HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set to stamp the corners.
From the Eau de Perfume paper create the layers under the picture – each layer with 0.5 cm bigger than the previous one. Using the HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die cut two laces from the Beauty Parlor paper. Divide the laces through the middle and arrange it around your picture. With HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly Border Die cut a small green lace, adhere is to piece of purple ribbon and add them on the top of your picture. Add two purple heart-shaped buttons on the left side.
The large flower – with HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 PreCut Set stamp various sizes blossoms on pattern papers with purple ink. Punch a few starburst flakes and shape the different layers. Add 3d foam tape under some of the petals to create dimension. For a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the large flower, CLICK HERE
The small flowers – stamp various sizes flowers with HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set on a double sided paper. Cut them out by hand or with die cutting machine and HCD 701 Posy Patch Die. Emboss the individual petals, shape them by hand and attach the different layers with a brad.
With HCD 712 Belle Rose Die cut two green flourishes with leaves and begin arranging the different elements around your picture. When you are ready, stamp one sentiment from HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set with light brown ink under the flourishes.
Stamp the second sentiment on a piece of pinkish pattern paper. With the smallest flourish from HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set and light purple ink create the frame around the sentiment. Ink the edges with darker ink. Glue the dry label to a window die cut made with HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die.
Use Basic Grey Cappella cardstock alphabet stickers for the title.

CREATED BY:
EMILIA VAN DEN HEUVEL

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 Precut Set
Shell White Microfine Glitter
Sticky Tape Sheets
Labels 17 Mega Die
Grand Calibur
Zip Dry Glue

Other: India Ink, Staedtler Watercolor Pencils, watercolor brush, White Ribbed Cardstock base, Kraft Cardstock, colored cardstock,Pink Ribbon (Michaels), Pink/white twine: The Twinery, Floral Stamens: Wilton, Pink Flower Brad: Making Memories, Glue Dots

Directions: Stamp Carnations onto kraft cardstock then color with various watercolor pencils. Attach sticky tape and cut out using Labels 17 die. Sprinkle glitter onto sticky tape and rub excess off. Attach pink ribbon and tie off with twine. Attach stamen embellishments and floral brad. Attach this stamped panel to colored cardstock using dimensional glue dots and attach to white card base.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3437 - Carnation Florals 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3438 - Carnation Florals 2 PreCut Set
Carnation Creation Shapeabilities

Other Products: Jumbo Vinyl Paper Clips, Paper: Cosmo Cricket, Ink: Ranger Distress Ink - Vintage Photo, Embellishments: Crystal brads, Stickles - Icicle, Ranger Perfect Pearls - Perfect Pearl

Instructions: Flower 1 - Stamp 5 large flowers and 1 small from Carnation Florals 1 set and 1 smallest and 2 small flowers from Carnation Florals 2 set. Cut with Carnation Creation die and assemble, securing with brad in the center. Flower 2 - Stamp 2 large flowers and 2 small flowers from Carnation Florals 1 set and 1 medium-large flower, 2 small and 1 smallest flower from Carnation Florals 2 set. Cut with Carnation Creation die and assemble, securing with brad in the center. Apply Icicle Stickles to medium-large flower. Flower 3 - Stamp 2 large flowers, 2 medium-large flowers, 2 small flowers and 1 smallest flower from Carnation Florals 2 set. Cut with Carnation Creation die. Spray 1 large flower with Perfect Pearls and heat set. Assemble flower, securing with brad in the center. Take each flower and weave last flower's petals through jumbo paper clip and secure with hot glue.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3397 Bella Rose Vintage Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3394 Classic Bella Rose PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
Zip Dry Paper Glue

Other: white card stock, black card stock, lavender card stock, green card stock, Memento ink pad Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers: YG61, YG97, RV00, RV93, C1, BV00, BV08, V15, 100, YR04, YR12, purple gemstones, Big Shot, Pop Dots, pink organza ribbon, Bow Easy

How it is Made: Cut white card stock at 8”x 10 3/4”. Score at 5 3/8” to form card base. Cut white card stock at 5 1/2”x 4 1/2”. Stamp Bella Rose background with Tuxedo Black ink. Color image with Copic markers. Stamp a second copy of the Bella Rose background on white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color the leaf, rosebud and butterfly images with Copic markers. Cut out the leaves, rosebuds and butterfly, and place on the original stamped image of the Bella Rose background using pop dots and for the butterfly attach with Zip Dry in the center so that the wings are able to be shaped up. Stamp the large rose image from the Bella Rose PreCut set on white card stock and Tuxedo Black ink. Color rose image with Copic markers and then cut out the image using the Bella Rose die and a die cutting machine. Attach the rose image with Pop Dots to the original stamped image. Stamp the second and third smallest flowers from the Posy Patch stamps on white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color flowers with Copic markers and cut out using the Posy Patch dies and a die cutting machine. After cutting out the flower images, I used the Paper Blossoms Molding Mat and Tool Kit and shaped the flowers so that they are more dimensional. Add them to the original stamped background with Zip dry. Add purple gemstones to the center of the Posy flowers. Cut green card stock at 7 7/8”x 5 1/4”. Add pink organza ribbon the green card stock and then attach to the card base. Add a bow made with the Bow Easy to the ribbon. Cut black card stock at 5 5/8”x 4 5/8” and attach the stamped image. Cut lavender card stock at 5 7/8”x 4 7/8”. Attach the matted stamped image to it. Cut black card stock at 6”x 5”. Attach the matted stamped image to it and then attach to the card base at the top in the center.

CREATED BY:
LISA ALLEN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly-Border Die
HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3375 Flora Grande 1 PreCut Set
Blossoms 3 Nestabilities Die
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
HCD 712 Belle Rose Die
Foliage Shapeabilities
HCPC 3306 Posy Patch Garden Delights PreCut Set
831B Butterfly #3
HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3434 Book Frame 2 PreCut Set
918 Old Gold Inka Gold
908 Violet Inka Gold
Paper Blossoms Molding Mat

Other: wood cigar box, Kraft Resist paper, Brilliance Graphite Black ink, Stampendous Detail Black embossing powder, Crushed Olive Distress Stain, Glossy Accents, Bone Folder, Ideaology Tissue Tape, Neenah white cardstock, Versamark Ink, Stampa Rosa Cloisonne High Gloss Granules – Cheetah Sheen, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, pale yellow Bazzill cardstock, Stampendous Champagne Crushed Glass Glitter, Archival Jet Black ink, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mists (starfish, old lace, fern chalkboard), various shades green cardstock, Martha Stewart Pine Branch Punch, Paragon 100% Copper Wire Mesh, Aqua and Periwinkle Stampendous embossing powders, Ideaology Key Hole, black Sharpie, Vintage Skeleton Key, ribbon, fibers, 2 tiny nail brads, McGill Tall Ticket punch, Vintage Photo and Bundled Sage Distress Inks, Adirondack Butterscotch ink, slot punch, brass butterfly charm, ribbon, lace

Alter a wood cigar box into a keepsake or trinket box! This one measures 8.5” wide x 3.25” high x 4-7/8” deep. Cut Kraft Resist paper to size, including bottom and inside. Stamp the Garden Scene from Scenic Vista Set, the Arched Scene from Doorway Trimmings Set, and the Birdies from the Dainty Blooms and Birdies Set where desired on the Kraft Resist using Graphite Black Brilliance ink and detail black embossing powder. Stain only the cut pieces for the outside of the box with Crushed Olive Distress Stain and wipe stain off the embossing. Dry with heat tool. While the paper continues to air dry, glue inside paper in place by using a thin bead line of Glossy Accents around the edges. A little GA goes a long way. Use a bone folder to press in and burnish in place. Tissue Tape corner seams first then the bottom. Do the outside top edge after the green paper gets placed. Tip – make the writing on the tape face the front of the box and fold the tissue tape in half lengthwise to get it in the corners tight and use a bone folder to burnish well. Adhere outside pieces with GA. Measure tissue tape and stain with Crushed Olive Stain. Do the sides first then the bottom. For the bottom tape, use one long stained piece to wrap around box + 1 extra inch to overlap. Check to make sure the writing will be up when box is right side up. Stick tape to the sides, wrapping around box then cut slits in corners of the portion sticking up in order to fold down onto bottom. For the top of the box, only the outside portion of tape will be stained and to do that, just mask the tape with another piece of tissue tape. The lid will be one continuous piece on the 3 sides. Decorate the lid: Die cut 2 Decorative Corners from white cardstock. Cover the die cuts with Versamark ink and emboss with Cloisonne High Gloss Granules. Adhere to front corners of lid using GA. For the yellow flower, stamp with Memento Tuxedo Black on yellow cs 2 of the smallest, 1 next size up, and 1 next bigger of the Flora Grande flowers. Color lightly with Old Gold and Violet Inka Gold then shape and assemble, adding crushed glass glitter for center. For the 2 roses, using Archival ink stamp 4 of the smallest flowers from Botanical Floral 1 Set for each rose. For the rose bud, stamp 2 mediums and 1 smallest from the Botanical Floral 2 Set. You need to used Archival or StazOn ink when spraying with a mist. Shape and form flowers - placing the very top flower upside down so when you form the center bud, the pretty stamped image will show. The bud is made so all the stamping will be on the outside as you squish the petals up to form the bud. Spray flowers with Starfish and Old Lace Glimmer Mists. Die cut numerous of the 2 largest leaves from Botanical Floral Set. Spray with Fern Chalkboard Glimmer Mist. 1 coat will be light and 2 coats will be dark. Die cut the fern from the Foliage Die Set. Punch MS pine branch from different shades green cardstock. Arrange and adhere flowers using GA. For butterflies, stamp with Versamark ink onto copper mesh and emboss with Aqua and Periwinkle embossing powders. Cut butterflies out and shape wings. Adhere with GA. Punch a ticket and ink edges with Vintage Photo and Bundled Sage. Stamp Stained Glass Background randomly with Butterscotch ink. Stamp verse with Archival Jet Black ink. Punch a ribbon slot and add ribbon, lace, and brass butterfly charm. Glue in place with GA. I use GA because a box lid is handled often and GA stands up to the use. Add a key hole on the front with GA and color in the hole with a black sharpie. Add a vintage skeleton key on a ribbon and glue just inside the box, but to secure it well, I used 2 tiny nail brads and hammered in through the ribbon. Add fibers to the key.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart Precut Set
Paper Blossoms Toolkit
Zip Dry Glue

Other: Cuttlebug Hearts Embossing Folder, Kraft, Black, Currant Cardstock, My Minds Eye Patterned Paper (A Happy Heart 6x6 pad), Sparkly ribbon from Michaels, Silver flatback bling (colored with Dark red Copic), Tsukeniko Fireworks glittery spray: Black, Black India Ink, Ranger Distress Ink: Worn Lipstick, Pink, Vintage Photo, Gold Glitter Embossing Powder (Stampendous, Black Machine thread, Pop Dots

Directions: Stamp edges of A2 card base with flower images using India Ink. Set aside. Emboss kraft panel and mat to black cardstock cut slightly smaller than card base. Spritz Fireworks spray onto panel as desired. Sew embossed panel to black paper using machine stitching. Attach sparkly ribbon to scrap of patterned paper and meander sew with machine. Attach this piece to the embossed panel. Then attach to card base. Stamp flower images onto kraft paper and cut out. Distress with distress inks and crumple up in hands. Glue layers together and form. Attach bling to center of flower. Attach flower to a black banner stamped and embossed with "Love" from the sentiment set. Fussy cut a heart shape and stamp flowers sparingly onto heartshape. Use Petal stylus and foam to form heart shape. Attach to cardfront using a glue dot. Attach assorted Copic colored flatback pearls.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3436 Rye Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3318 Daisy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set
HCD 703 Daisy Patch Die

Other products used: Neenah Solar Crest white card stock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copics, scoring board, StarDust Stickles (Ranger), CR-01CB-101 (Dots - Clear (0.3 cm, 0.5 cm & 0.8 cm) Zva Creative

Card Instructions: Cut 8 1/2" X 11" white card stock at 4 1/4", score at 5 1/2" mark & fold. Mat onto that a 4" X 5 1/4" panel of white card stock. Cut a third white panel to 3 7/8" X 5 1/8". Score perimeter twice in 1/8" increments from the outer edge. Stamp 3 sizes of Daisy Patch Flowers on Neenah Solar Crest card stock and color with Copic markers. Die cut the flower images with the coordinating Daisy Patch dies. Roll a stylus over each leaf to soften the paper and make the edges curl. Glue layers on top of each other, add a gemstone to the middle and dab tips of each petal with StarDust Stickles. Stamp Rye Grass Flourish onto white base, stamp Inspire Me Sentiment to the lower right corner, add flower and gemstones.

CREATED BY:
ANDREA EWEN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3318 Daisy Patch Flowers Precut Set
HCPC 3397 Bella Rose Vintage Background Stamp Precut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 Precut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish Precut Set
HCPC 3439 Flirty Fleurs Precut Set
HCD 703 Daisy Patch Die
HCD 711 Decorative Dutch Iris Die
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die
HCD 717 Layered Scalloped Posy Die
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
Cuttlebug Machine

Other: GCD Studios Ella Blue Collection, Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Peeled Paint, Stormy Sky, Vintage Photo), Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Pearl), Ranger Liquid Peals (White Opal), Ranger Stickles (Diamond), StazOn Archival Ink (Timber Brown, Jet Black), Prismacolor Pecils, Mona Lisa OMS, Basic Grey White alphas, White Signo pen, Puffy Paint, Marvy Uchida Heat Embossing gun

Instructions: Water distress your sheet of pattern paper and one coordinating cardstock. Adhere onto a brown cardstock base the water distressed blue cardstock and the pattern paper. Ink the raised edges with Vintage Photo distress ink. Die cut two Decorative Lace Borders, cut out the bottom side and place as shown on the left side and in the bottom (string a cream ribbon through this one before adhering). Distress two pieces of pattern paper and layer them as shown on the left side over the die cut border. For the doily photomat, die cut 9 small doilies from the Layered Scalloped Posy Die Set and adhere behind a 5” white circle. Crop your picture into a circle a little under 5”. Adhere to the photo mat doily and place over the layers. Die cut a few white posies and layer them over the doily. Stamp the word LOVE on the right side of the picture with black ink. Color in the heart with Stormy Sky distress ink and add Diamond Glaze over it to give it shine. Add the rest of the title from the Basic Grey White alphas. For the cluster, stamp the Flirty Fleurs Precut Set flower bunch twice, color the image with Prismacolor pencils, blend them with OMS and fuzzy cut them. Make a few extra posies, layer them over the flower bunch (keep a few for the rest of the cluster) and add a drop of liquid pearls to the center. Stamp two of the largest flowers and four of the smallest flowers from the Botanical Floral 1 Precut Set and die cut them with the matching Spellbinders Rose Creations. Glimmer mist them with Pearl glimmer mist and layer them to make your flower. Add them to the cluster and add Diamond Stickles to the edges. For the blue roses, die cut using the Spellbinders Rose Creations dies four of the second largest flowers and layer them to make a rose. Add puffy paint to the edges and let dry. After it dries, lightly heat the edges up with a heat embossing gun. Finish them by adding Diamond stickles to the edges. Stamp a few of the smallest flowers from the Daisy Patch Flowers Precut Set and die cut them with the matching die. Color them with Stormy Sky distress ink and layer two of them together to make the flower. Finish these by adding a few drops of liquid pearls to the center. Stamp a few leaves from the Botanical Floral 2 Precut Set and die cut them with the Spellbinders Rose Creations dies. Ink the edges with Vintage Photo and fold them in half. Die cut and emboss a few swirls from the Decorative Dutch Iris dies and cut them in half. Now, just build your flower cluster as shown and place on the left side of the picture. Stamp, color with Stormy Sky and fuzzy cut a few flowers from the Bella Rose Vintage Background Stamp Precut Set and add around the title and cluster.

CREATED BY:
Amarilys Doria

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Chateau Gate Collection Recap

Wed, 18 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,
Today we are bringing you a fantastic recap of the Chateau Gate Collection release. If you missed out on this new collection last week, you can see all the new products by Clicking Here.

Blog Comment Winner: With every release, we have a giveaway of the new collection. Everyone that posted a comment on the HC blog since last Wednesday's release was eligible to win the entire new release. The lucky winner is: Laraine_R Said... Gorgeous collection!! Gorgeous samples!! She will be receiving the entire Chateau Gate Collection valued at $174.90. Congratulations! Please contact one of our reps with your info, so we can get the goodies shipped to you.

Heartfelt Creations will be represented at the Rubber Stamp Convention in Houston TX on Saturday and Sunday. We will have the January and February collection available at the show, so make sure you stop by if you're from that area.

Enjoy this week's samples and we'll see you right back here again next Wednesday, Emma Lou Beechy

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3363 Inspire Me Sentiments Precut Set
HCPC 3439 Flirty Fleurs Precut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway Precut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings Precut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart Precut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Cuttlebug Machine

Other: Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Vintage Photo), Ranger Liquid Peals (White opal), StazOn Archival Ink (Timber Brown, Jet Black), Prismacolors Pencils, Mona Lisa OMS, Kaisercraft Rhinestones (Gold), crystal glitter, sewing machine, pop dots

Instructions:
Outside: Stamp the Chateau Gateway Precut Set twice on cream cardstock. Color them in using Antique Linen and Vintage Photo distress inks, and Prismacolor pencils with OMS to blend the colors. Distress the edges of the first image and adhere to a 4.25”x5.5” cream colored card base. Cut out the gate from the second image and cut open the door. Stamp the Doorway Trimmings Precut Set scene on cream cardstock and color with Prismacolor pencils and OMS to blend the colors. Cut out and place this image between the first and second gateway images. Use pop dots to raise the cut out gate and layer on top of the colored scene image. Die cut a few vines from the Decorative Chateau Gate Die. Stamp and cut out a few red flowers from the Flirty Fleurs Precut Set and place the vines and flowers around the gate. Stamp the sentiment and add to the top left side of the card. Add 3 rhinestones on the bottom left side of the sentiment.

Inside: Stamp directly onto the card base the Flirty Fleurs Precut Set image twice without reinking the stamp on the corner of the card. On red cardstock, stamp the sentiment and glue onto an upside down brown Decorative Chateau Gate Die window die cut. Adhere this to the left side of the card.

CREATED BY:
AMARILYS DORIA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Dries Clear Glue
Zip Dry Glue
Clear Cardstock

Other Products Used : Designer Paper Pion and Bo Bunny, Bo Bonny Brads, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, Staz-On Ink, Foam Tape, Watercolor Pencils, Bender Pen, Momento Ink.

Directions : Stamp Grand Portal Stamp on Clear Cardstock with Staz-On ink and let dry. Cut out window shape with Spellbinders die. Be sure to sandwich die with wax paper for an easier release. Glue Grand Portal to the die using Dries Clear Glue. Stamp Scenic stamp and color in with watercolor pens, blend with blender pen. Adhere to the back of the Grand Portal with foam tape. Cut 5 x7 base card from Designer Cardstock. Layering the base cut next designer cardstock piece 4 3/4 x 6 3/4 and glue to the first base. Cut strip 1 1/2 x 7 cut with a ribbon end and pleat the top. Distress the edges and the pleats.
Stamp sentiments and cut into thin strips, ink edges. Finish off per layout and add sentiment s, brads and Grand Portal. Glue base down to a 5 x7 card made from a 10 x 7 piece of paper scored.

CREATED BY:
LORI LENG

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Ranger Distress Inks, Prismacolor pencils, mineral spirits, Spellbinders Labels Four, ribbon, black gemstones, foam squares, Memento ink, white card stock, Canson watercolor paper, Scor-Tape

Instructions: Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2" Stamp door image onto white card stock and color with pencils; distress the edges and use distress inks to darken the edges for dimension and texture. Attach to card base with tape. Stamp potted trees onto watercolor paper and color using distress inks. Cut out and tie a ribbon around the pot. Attach the pots with foam squares to add dimension. Stamp sentiment onto white card stock and cut out with dies; while still in the die sponge on ink and then add the bling. Attach this to the card using tape. Add gemstones to the door.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3443 – Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3442 – Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3448 – Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 – Door To My Heart PreCut Set
Fancy Tags 2 Shapeabilities
Zip Dry Glue

Other Products: 5x7 pre-fold card, Cryogen White Cardstock, Black Cardstock, pattern paper, Memento black ink, Dried Marigold Distress Ink, Copic Markers, Glitter, pop dots

Instructions: Stamp Entry stamp as well as the Grand Portal and Blooms shown on the card using Cryogen cardstock and Momento ink, color Portal and Blooms with the copic markers and ink with distress ink in the inside window. Cut out all the individual elements. the trees and attach pop dots to the backs. Add Zip Dry and loose glitter on the blooms as shown. Cut a piece of black cardstock �” smaller than the base of the card and a second panel of pattern paper �” smaller than that. Layer on base and add the inside window to the center of the card as shown, layer the window portal over the window using popdots and add the blooms using pop dots once again. Stamp the sentiment on cardstock and cut out using a fancy tag, ink around the edges and add to the card.

CREATED BY:
JOELLE HANCOX

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3447 - Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 - Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
Beaded Ovals Decorative Elements Dies
Scallop Oval Large
Classic Oval Lg

Other Products: Paper: Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White, DCWV, Bazzill, Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black
Copics: V20, V25, V93, V95, V99, YR21, YR24, BV02, BV04, E40, E42, E43, Y19, RV93, RV95, RV99, G20, G24, G28, BG10, BG000, BG0000, Embellishments: Purple Brad, Purple Grossgrain Ribbon, Rafia Trim, We R Memory Keeper Sew Ribbon - Weave, Inkssentials Glossy Accents, Ranger Adirondack Color Wash - Expresso, Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist - Coffee Shop

Instructions: 5" x 7" Card Start with a 10" x 7" piece of gray cardstock and score on the 5" mark to create a 5" x 7" card base. Next cut a 5" x 7" piece of patterned paper and adhere to card front. Then out of Cryogen White paper cut 3 oval with the spellbinder die and stamp a vase of flowers on each from the Doorway Trimmings set. Out of green cardstock cut 1 Beaded Oval and 2 Scalloped Ovals. Color flowers & vases with Copics and matte to Beaded Oval or Scalloped Ovals. Apply Glossy Accents to vases that have water and let dry thoroughly. On white paper with Memento Ink stamp wood grain from Window Accents set several times side by side. Spray with Expresso Color Wash, pressing with paper towel to remove excess. Heat set. Then spray with Coffee Shop Glimmer Mist and heat set. Cut wood grain piece down to 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" and adhere to card front. Make holes in top using We R Memory Keeper Sew Ribbon tool and then weave ribbon through. Add brads to card front and then tie rafia trim around brads to make it look like ovals are hanging from brads. Apply finished oval portraits with pop dots to card front.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Spellbinders Classic Ovals Large and Small, Classic Scallop Ovals Small, Beaded Ovals and Parisian Accents, Canson watercolor paper, blue card stock, Scor-Tape, Zip Dry Glue, seam binding, Memento ink, Ranger Distress Inks

Instructions: Card Size: 5” X 5”   Make card base out of watercolor paper. Cut a piece of blue card stock 1/4" smaller than card base and attach to card base.    Cut a piece of watercolor paper 3 3/4" X 4 1/2", then cut out the border piece and attach to the watercolor paper.   Tape a piece of seam binding to the border and adhere to the card base. Next I stamped the image and colored with distress inks. I cut various sizes of the ovals and made a medallion to mount my colored image onto. I stamped my sentiment and cut out with dies, as well as the corner piece. I added blue card stock behind these pieces to show through the openings. I adhered these pieces to the card base and then tied a bow and added to the sentiment piece.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set

Other Supplies: Cardstock from Recollections. Vellum cardstock from Papertrey Ink. Pattern Papers from K& Company. Hero Arts black ink, Ranger distress ink in tumbled glass. Ribbon and gems from Michaels. Foam dots.

Instructions: Card measures 6 x 6 inches.
Make card from cardstock. Trim black cardstock 6x6 inches and adhere to base. Trim pattern paper slightly smaller. Wrap with ribbon and adhere to black cardstock. Trim black cardstock into rectangle. Trim pattern paper slightly smaller, adhere to black cardstock than adhere to base. Trim black cardstock into a square. Trim pattern paper slightly smaller and adhere to black cardstock. Use the smaller Chateau Window die and cut three times. Trim just above the window and adhere to the back of the black square cardstock. Adhere to card. Cut large Chateau Window from black cardstock. Trim out vellum paper and stamp sentiment. Adhere to back of window. Adhere window to card with foam dots. Die cut vines, ink edges. Adhere to card. Embellish card with gems.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Other Products Used: Tim Holtz Notebook Texture Fade embossing folder, Martha Stewart Border Punch, Petite Oval Spellbinder Die, Corner Rounder, Labels Spellbinder die, Salmon Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Copic Markers: E41, E42, RV10, RV11, G20, G21, YG61, YG63, C1, C3, C5 E23, E25

Directions: Cut brown cardstock 6 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of tan cardstock 4" x 6 1/4". Emboss with the notebook embossing folder. Adhere to the front of the card. Mark the top, center of the card with a pencil. Cut at an angle from the pencil mark down on each side to make the "roof". Cut a strip of brown cardstock 1/2" wide. Cut out a decorative border strip from white cardstock and adhere to the brown strip of paper. Adhere the strip down onto one angle side of the card. Cut off even with the card. Then adhere the strip on the other angle and cut off the excess strip. Cut out the arched window die from brown cardstock. Lay the cut out over the tan embossed paper and trace the inside window with a pencil. Remove the die cut and cut out the window slightly larger than the pencil marks with an X-acto knife. Adhere the window die over the opening. Stamp two of the doors onto white cardstock. Color with Copic markers. Cut out around the molding and X-acto the doors on three sides so that the doors are hinged. Adhere to the window die. Cut out the second piece with the doors only. Adhere the doors to the back of the doors on the window die. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the label die. Pop up under the window and add pearls to the label. Allow to dry. Stamp the scene onto white cardstock and color with Copic markers. Cut out with the oval die. Cut a piece of pink cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" and cut off the four corners. Adhere to the inside of the card. Adhere the oval scene onto the pink cardstock so you can see the scene through the window. Add a little trimming from the roof strips to the inside of the card, above the scene. Stamp sentiment onto a white piece of cardstock. Cut to 1" x 3" and round the corners. Adhere to the bottom of the inside card.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart Precut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents Precut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Zip Dry Glue
Grand Calibur

Other: Cream Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Colorbox Fluid Chalk: Charcoal, Ranger Distress: Frayed Burlap, Fired Brick, Vintage Photo, May Arts Ribbon and Velvet, Silver flatback bling

Directions: Using A2 Cream Card Base, diecut frame onto front of folded card. Carefully remove diecut and reserve all pieces. Trim card to smaller size so cut out portion can create an inner frame. Distress card base with ranger inks and sponge and stamp Scenic Vista "Tea for two" image onto card to create textured front. Attach Black cardstock to inside to create contrast. Carefully cut out inner frame from filagree diecut. Attach Filagree portion (uninked) to black cardstock using the front cut out as a setting guide. Distress remainder of "window" diecut with ranger ink and apply woodgrain image to front and back of "window". Stamp Congratulations sentiment onto inside flap of shutter. Attach a magazine photo (Beach Scene) or a photograph to the "Window" before attaching to card. Attach all ribbon using zip dry. Attach Bling with zip dry glue to adhere permanently. Tie burgundy ribbon bow and the card is complete!

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
483D Thank You Flower
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die

Other: 90# white watercolor paper, Archival Jet Black ink, Staedtler Watercolour Pencils (5, 6, 16, 23, 37, 38), water brush, Cuttlebug Embossing Plus folder Perfect Perenials, white Neenah cardstock, Spun Sugar Distress Ink, Memento LuLu Lavender ink, Spica Clear glitter pen, shimmer white cardstock, pink Bazzill cardstock, ribbon.

4.5 x 6 inch Left Fold Card. Stamp image twice using Archival Jet Black ink onto watercolor paper. Color using water brush to pencil tip technique. Color 1 complete image and only the roses on the other image. Hand cut out. Shape the little roses and glue in place to the complete image. Using the Perfect Perenials embossing plus folder, dry emboss 4x6 piece of white cardstock. Before you remove the cs from the folder, sponge on Spun Sugar ink so only the raised portions will be inked. Cut off the bottom to where desired. Mine is 4 x 4-3/8 inches. Stamp “Thank You” using Memento LuLu Lavender ink onto 3 x 3 inch white cardstock. Go over the image with Clear Spica glitter pen and attach to back of the embossed piece so that words show through the window. Die cut shimmer white cardstock with the Decorative Lace Border Die. Trim Lace to desired section and size. Weave ribbon through the lace. The bow is tied separate and glued on. Attach the lace to bottom of embossed piece. Layer all onto 4-1/8 x 5-7/8 inch piece of watercolor paper and finally onto 4.5 x 6 pink Bazzill left fold card.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
Dries Clear Glue

Other Products: Paper – PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream and Pure Poppy, Ink – CTMH Cranberry, Memento Rich Cocoa, Dark Chocolate Striped grosgrain ribbon, Ultra Fine Strawberry Flower Soft, Red and Brown buttons, Twine, Copic marker E47, Foam dimensionals

Instructions: Cut Kraft cardstock base to 4.25” x 5.5”. Cut red cardstock to 3.25” x 4” and stamp randomly with flourish from Palace Entry using red ink. Cut cream cardstock to 3.75” square and stamp image from Mystic Hideaway in brown ink. Color in the branches with brown marker. Using Dries Clear adhesive, dot all leaves and add flower soft. Allow to dry. Cut ribbon to 5.5” and cut end to form a “V”. Layer brown and red buttons and tie together with twine. Assemble card as shown, popping up focal panel with foam dimensionals. Embellish with button.

CREATED BY:
CIBELE GLAZER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3394 Classic Bella Rose PreCut Set
HCPC 3364 Stained Glass Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3320 Vintage Word Background PreCut Set

Other: Neenah Solar White and Natural White (cream) cardstock, Natural Sticky Back Canvas, hole punch, grid lined acrylic stamp block or stamp positioner, Memento Tuxedo Black and Cocoa Brown inks, Copics (E9, E11, E13, E15, E17, E19, G21, G82, G85, W1, R29, YG93, YG95, YG97, B45, B0000), white heart brad, frosted lace Stickles, Butterscotch and Latte Adirondack inks, Distress Inks (Vintage Photo, Bundled Sage, Frayed Burlap, Walnut Stain), Scor-pal, Bone Folder, X-Press It Tape, McGill Tall Ticket punch, manila file folder, heart shape paper clip, Crackle Accents, dictionary paper, Glossy Accents, lock and key charms, ribbons.

4 x 9 x .5 inch jumbo 3D tag. Stamp Palace Entry using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto Neenah white cardstock. Cut out, in one piece to use the wrought iron, the inside of wrought iron portion leaving the center bar. From what you cut out, now cut out the wrought iron ‘metal portions’ and re-attach the wrought iron to entry. Stamp on scrap copy paper 2 more Palace Entry images. Cut 1 image’s entire archway to use as a mask.   Place the gate mask in place over the 2nd scrap paper image. Using a ruler, draw a light pencil line straight out from either side in line with the bottom of the wrought iron portion. Using a grid stamp block or stamp positioner, line up the placement of the Mystic Hideaway Trellis Arch stamp so that the bottom is just below a line on the block and centered vertically on a line as well. Test stamp the arch onto the 2nd scrap Palace Entry by lining up the gird line with your pencil lines and the vertical grid block line should split the knob on top of the Palace Entry. Make adjustments and practice if necessary. Once you have placement, place the scrap paper gate mask onto your real cardstock image and stamp the trellis in place.   Now stamp the trellis 2 more times on cardstock larger than 4 x 4.25 inches for the image behind and one for trimming the vines.    Using larger cardstock than necessary will give you plenty of lee way for lining up all the images later.   Color all your cardstock images. Take one of the trellis archways and cut away the scenery, only leaving the vines/leaves. Line the leaves up directly behind the cardstock Palace Entry and secure in place.   Cut 2 oversized tags from Neenah Natural White (cream) cardstock to be 4 x 9 inches each and the side top angles will be at the 8.5 inch mark. Place sticky back canvas on one. Punch tag hole at top of both at same time so they line up. On the canvas tag, randomly stamp the Palace Entry Flourish using Memento Cocoa Brown ink. Randomly stamp a portion of the Stained Glass Background using Butterscotch Adirondack ink and the Vintage Word Background with Latte Adirondack ink. Ink edges with Vintage Photo and Bundled Sage Distress inks. Distress the edge and re-ink with Frayed Burlap. Decide on placement of finished colored Palace Entry Gate on the tag. Using that same gate mask, use it as a template to cut out the arch shaped hole in the canvas tag. Ink inside of cut with Vintage Photo. Adhere the colored Palace Entry in place on the canvas tag with X Press It Tape. Cut 2 strips from the cream colored cardstock that are 2.5 x 8.5 inches long. Score each strip length wise at the .5, 1.0, 1.5, and 2.0 marks. Using a bone folder, fold into 2 square tubes overlapping 2 end flaps and gluing flaps together. Adhere to back side of canvas tag along the outside edges. Now check placement of the scenery image that will be attached to the rear tag. Mark where it will go on the tag and trim that image to 4” wide x 4.25” tall. Ink any remaining white space with Vintage Photo . Place a white heart brad on the door of the little house.   Adhere scenery to front of rear tag. Add Stickles to the heart brad. Adhere 2 tags together by gluing the front side of the rear tag to the square tubes.   Punch a ticket from manila file folder.   Stamp the vine from the Classic Bella Rose set with Bundled Sage ink. Stamp the verse in Memento Tuxedo Black. Edge with Vintage Photo ink. Distress edges and re-ink with Walnut Stain. Attach to tag. For heart charm at bottom of tag, lay a heart shaped paper clip on dictionary paper that has been inked with Frayed Burlap.
Fill the paper clip with Crackle Accents and let dry. Tear or cut excess paper away. Attach to tag with Glossy Accents. Tie ribbons through both tag holes. Add lock and key charms.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set

Other Products Used: Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, Copic Markers: YG61, YG63, BG70, V20, V25, Y00, Y21, E41, E42, RV10, RV11, Flourished Frame Cuttlebug Embossing Folder, Labels Spellbinder die, Salmon Viva Decor Pearl Pen , Scor Buddy

Directions: Cut a piece of pink cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a pieice of white cardstock 4" x 5 1/4" and emboss with the embossing folder. Adhere to the card. Cut out the window with the die. Cut off the doors of the window and sponge ink over it with distress ink. Pop up the window over the embossed background. Add some highlights of light yellow Copic Markers in the window where the flames will show. Stamp the Dainty blooms onto white cardstock and color with Copics. Cut out and adhere over the bottom of the window. Stamp the sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the labels die. Adhere to the card and cut off the portion that is hanging over the side of the card. Add a pearl on the label and allow to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3445: Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3443: Palace Entry PreCut Set
Labesl 1 Grand Nestabilities
Grand Calibur

PAPER: Almost Artichoke (SU!), River Rock Scrap Pad (Provo Craft), Vintage Cream (Papertrey Ink). INK: Versamark (Tsukineko), Memento Rich Cocoa (Tsukineko). ACCESSORIES: Gold embossing powder (Stampendous), Clear embossing powder (Stampendous), heat gun, COPIC markers (Imagination International), Metallic Gelatos (Faber-Castell), paint brush, water, X-Acto knife, Scor-Pal.

Finished Card Size: 6" x 6"
Instructions:
BASE CARD and MAT LAYER: Cut/emboss two 6" label 1 die cuts from dark green card stock. Score one of the die cuts about 1/2" from one edge. Using patterned paper, cut/emboss a label 1 die cut using the die just smaller than the one used to create the base card. Glue this layer to the un-scored green die-cut. Put glue on the portion of the scored die cut above the score-line, and hold the two together to form the base card.
GATE: Stamp the gate on cream card stock using Versamark ink and heat emboss with gold embossing powder. Trim closely. Use the gold Gelato to color over the embossed areas, and then spread the paint with a damp paint brush to create a golden gateway. Using a craft knife, cut straight down the center of the gate and around the top of each door. Score lightly on the "hinge" lines of each door and fold open. Glue the whole image to the center of the card front. Use the craft knife to cut through the base card and mat layer to open the card front to be able to see through to the inside of the card.
INSIDE: Using cream card stock, cut/emboss a label 1 die cut using the die just smaller than the one used to create the base card. Ink the garden stamp with Versamark ink, then brown ink and stamp the image on the cream die cut. Heat emboss with clear embossing powder. Color the image with COPIC markers. I used these colors: HOUSE: E07, E09; PATH: E33; GRASS: G21, G82; TREE: E57, E59, G21, G82; BUSHES: G29; VINE: E57, E59, G29. Glue the image layer onto the inside of the card so that the image shows through the open gate.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNEWRIGHT

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCD 704 Perfect Petals Die
Scor Bug

Other Products Used: Frayed Burlap Distress Ink, Circle and Labels Three Spellbinder Dies, Cream Viva Decor Pearl Pen, Copic Markers: E04, E07, G85, G20, G21, E41, E42, C1, C3, E23, E25, Y21, Y26 , Scor Buddy

Directions: Cut a piece of brown cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of stripped decorator paper 4" x 5 1/4" and pierce holes around the four sides with the ScorBug and the ScorBuddy. Connect the holes with a fine line black felt tip pen. Adhere to the card. Cut out two decorative corners with die. Adhere to the card. Stamp the scene onto white cardstock and color with Copic markers.   Cut out with the circle die. Leave the die over the paper and sponge with distress ink. Remove the die. Cut out the lables 3 from dark red cardstock. Pop up the circle onto the label. Adhere over the decorative die cuts. Add pearls to the label and allow to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCD718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Fancy Tags

Other: white card stock, light green card stock, dark green card stock, black card stock, tan card stock, Memento ink: Tuxedo Black, Rich Cocoa, Copic markers: E04, E31, E33, E18, C1, C3, C5, W1, 100, Y08, Y11, R08, YR04, E23, Y000, Pop Dots, Stamp-a-ma-jig, Big Shot

How it is made: Cut white card stock at 6”x 9 1/4”. Score at 4 5/8” to form card base. Cut two pieces of white card stock at 3”x 4”. Stamp fireplace image from HCPC 3447 Window Accents on the white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color images with Copic markers. Color only the fireplace and logs on one of the stamped images. Cut out the fireplace and logs and layer them on top of the first stamped image that has been completely colored using pop dots. This will give your fireplace a little dimension. Cut out small window die from HCD 718 Decorative Chateau gate in black card stock using the Big Shot. Cut a piece of tan card stock at 5 7/8”x 4 1/2”. Attach to card base. Cut another piece of tan card stock at 5 3/4"x 4 3/8”. Stamp wood grain stamp from HCPC 3447 Window Accents in Rich Cocoa on the tan card stock. Repeat stamping using Stamp-a-ma-jig for placement to make it look like siding. Cut a rectangle out of the tan stamped card stock the size of the center of the black window die cut. Adhere the die cut frame to the stamped mat. Attach the stamped and colored fireplace under the tan mat, with the fireplace through the window opening. Attach the layers to the card base. Stamp the sentiment stamp in Rich Cocoa on tan card stock. Cut out the sentiment using the Spellbinders Fancy Tags and the Big Shot. I added Rich Cocoa ink to the edges of the framed sentiment. Add to the card front using Pop Dots. Using the dark green and light green card stock and the vine dies from HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate cut several of each color with the Big Shot. Adhere them around the sentiment frame.

CREATED BY:
LISA ALLEN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3448 - Dainty Blooms & Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 - Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 - Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Art Glitter Dries Clear Glue

Other Products: Spellbinders: Deckled Rectangle LG, Paper: Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White, DCWV, Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Tsukineko Brilliance - Pearlescent Purple
Copics: E23, E25, E27, E40, E42, E53, B41, B45, B91, B95, B97, B99, BG000, W5, W00, C00, V01, V12, V15, V17, Y08, Y19, YG01, YG11, YG17, YG61, YG63, YG67, G20, G24, G28, G94, G99, Spica Lemon & Lavender
Embellishments: Stickles - Yellow, Liquid Pearls - White Opal, Brads

Instructions: 6" x 6" Card To make card base start with a 12" x 6" piece of brown cardstock and score at 6" mark to make a 6" x 6" card. Next cut a 6" square piece of striped paper and adhere to card front. Then cut a 4 1/2" square piece of brown cardstock and insert brads at each corner before adhering to center of card front. Cut two HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die pieces and remove doors. Stamp Dainty Blooms and Birdies on Cryogen White cardstock and color with Copics. Add Lemon Spica to candle flames, Lavender Spica to flower centers and Yellow Stickles to Cala Lilly centers. Detail cut Dainty Blooms out and cut out Birdies scene with appropriate Spellbinders Deckled Rectangle. On card front place window at appropriate place and trace where the opening should be. With an X-Acto knife cut opening. Glue windows on card front and back with Dries Clear Adhesive. Add Liquid Pearls for accents. Attach Dainty Blooms with pop dots. Stamp sentiment under Dainty Blooms with Pearlescent Purple Ink. Attach Birdies scene to inside of card so that Birdies show through window.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die Set
Carnation Creations
McGill Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Inks: Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black), Distress ink (antique linen)
Image Colored With: Derwent Inktense Pencils (Fuchsia, Hooker's Green, Beech Green, Felt Green, Leaf Green, Iris Blue, Red Oxide, Oak, Willow, Sepia Ink, Ink Black)
Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, Canson 140lb. cold press watercolor paper
Accessories: Spellbinders (Grommet Tags), Tim Holtz embossing folder (Bricked), twine, Gold Paint pen, Black brush marker, Recollections adhesive pearls, MM black mini brads, pop dots

Instructions:
Size: 6" x 6"
Cut a piece of cream colored cardstock and emboss with brick embossing folder, ink edges and some of the embossed areas with antique linen distress ink, mat with black cardstock. Stamp sentiment from "Door To My Heart" on cream colored cardstock with black ink, cut with Spellbinders tag, use same die to trace outer shape on black cardstock, cut with scissors. Cut 4 small flowers with the smallest die from "Carnation Creations" from cardstock, cut 4 small flowers with the small die from "Posy Patch" from brown cardstock, cut 6 leaf branches using the dies from "Decorative Chateau Gate" die set from green cardstock, shape all the flowers and leaves using the blossoms tool kit, adhere everything as pictured, add some twine, attach black brads to the tag and adhere some adhesive pearls to the center of the flowers. Stamp the following images on watercolor paper and color with Inktense pencils, 1-scene image from "Mystic Hideaway", 2-doors from "Grand Portal", 2-potted plants from "Doorway Trimmings". Doors, cut one complete door, with a craft knife cut out the 4 little panels, and cut around to be able to open them, on the second door cut out the frame of the door you only need to keep the full panels, adhere these panels to the complete door, using a gold paint pen color in the hardware of the door. Cut the gate from black cardstock with the die from "Decorative Chateau Gate", remove the panels, adhere the colored door on top of the black decorative gate. Trim the colored scene to the size of the gate, adhere gate on top of scene with pop dots, adhere scene and gate to base of card. Cut one full potted plant, second image only keep the pot, adhere with pop dots to base of card, adhere pot to full plant with pop dots. Add some black mini brads to corners of card.

CREATED BY:
ANGELICA TURNER

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3310 Trust in The Lord PreCut Set
HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaways PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die

Other products used: white and silver cardstock; white pearls; silver and brown ink; silver cross embellishment; Copic Ciao markers {G21, E35, Y21, RV10, RV02, B00}

Begin by creating the basis for your card. Cut a rectangle 18 x 26 cm from white cardstock, fold it in two and stamp the sentiment with silver ink on the inside of your card. Using the large flourish from HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set create the silver frame around it. Let it dry. From silver cardstock cut a 12 x 17 cm large rectangle and adhere to the base. Cut another rectangle {11,5 x 16,5 cm} from white cardstock. Draw the church building by hand. When it is ready, outline it with silver marker. Stamp the background scenery from the HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaways PreCut Set carefully around the building. With the large flourish from HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set create the silver frame. Paint the sky with a blue Copic Ciao marker. Stamp the wooden portal from HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set on white cardstock. Cut it with HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die and die cutting machine. Stamp the wooden portal on the back side of your die, colour the swirls with a brown Copic Ciao marker and cut the gate open. Adhere the gate on top of your church using 3d double-sided tape to create dimension. Cut the area inside the gate open, so you can see the silver cardstock through the gate. Stamp two of the doorway trimmings from HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set and colour them with Copic Ciao markers. Place them around the gate. Stamp few of the smallest flowers from HCPC 3303 Posy patch Flowers PreCut Set on pink cardstock. Cut them by using HCD 701 Posy Patch Die and a die cutting machine, emboss the petals and add a white pearl in the middle. Arrange them around the doorway trimmings. Glue the cross embellishment on the roof of the church and your card is complete.

CREATED BY:
EMILIA VAN DEN HEUVEL

Products Used on This Project

HCD 718- Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Carnations Creations Shapabilities
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3448- Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set
HCPC 3400- Bella Rosebud Precut Set
HCPC 3405 - Leaf Medley Precut Set
Foliage Shapeabilities

Other Products: Martha Stewart punches, embossing powder, seam binding, glimmer mist, distress ink, chalk ink, Lindys Starburst Mist, K & Co Alph, Kaisercraft paper, cardstock, Vintage Postcard image, pearls, embroidery floss, heat gun, hole punch, water color pencils, foam dots

Instructions: Use Martha Stewart punch around the page on a piece of pattern paper and adhere to cardstock. Stamp Bella Rosebud Precut Set in the 4 corners and heat emboss. Cut out a circle out of contrasting pattern paper and using an edge punch, punch the circle for design as shown. Punch holes in circle appx. 1 inch apart. Cut a length of seam binding and spray with your choice of glimmer mist. Dry with heat gun. Weave ribbon through holes as shown and adhere circle to page.   Cut a strip of pattern paper appx. 7 inches wide and punch along each edge with punch of your choice. Adhere to center of page.
Die cut Decorative Chateau Gate and spray with Lindys Mist. Place over a photo cut to match shape. Adhere photo off center in middle of page. Diecut and stamp Carnations Florals using the Carnation Creations for the diecutting. Cut enough varied shapes to make two large, 2 medium and two small flowers. Stamp, ink the edges with distress ink and spray with glimmer mist. Layer flowers gluing the smaller inside the larger and adhere to page as shown adding a pearl center. Die cut 6 leaves using the Spellbinders Foliage Shapabilities and Leaf Medley Precut Set. Adhere leaves under flowers as shown. Save two leaves, cut the larger stem off and place them under the two smallest flowers as shown. Punch holes with a pin around the vintage image and stitch with embroidery floss. Adhere under photo and flower as shown. Stamp image with the Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set. Color image with water color pencils. Hand cut image leaving off the candles. Adhere with foam dots to bottom portion of the photo.

CREATED BY:
LISA NOVOGRODSKI

Products Used on This Project

HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die
HCPC 3389 Sentiments For Mom PreCut Set
HCD 704 Perfect Petals Dies

Other Supplies: Cardstock and twine from Papertrey Ink. Cuttlebug embossing plate. Color Box chalk ink in tangerine. Resin flower from Etsy. Gems from Michaels. Foam dots.

Instructions: Card measures 5x6 inches.
Make card from cardstock. Trim peach cardstock and adhere to base. Trim ivory cardstock slightly smaller and emboss with folder. Adhere to base. Stamp sentiment. Die cut lace border two times. Trim out the bottom portion of the lace border. Than trim each piece into a 'petal' shape. Cut out an oval shape from scrap cardstock. Adhere the petals to the cardstock to form a flower. Die cut leaves, curl and ahdere to back of flower. Loop twine and adhere to back of flower. Adhere flower to card with foam dots. Adhere resin flower to center. Embellish with gems.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3439 – Flirty Fleurs PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 – Posy Patch flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3437 – Carnation Florals 1 PreCut Set
HCD 701 – Posy Patch Die
Carnation Creations Shapeabilities
Classic Scallop Heart

Other: Spellbinders Classic Heart Die, Cuttlebug Basket Weave Embossing folder, Martha Stewart Decorative Heart Edge Punch Around the Page, Martha Stewart Large and Medium Butterfly Punch, Crimper, Rhinestone, Ribbon, Crystal Stickles, Recollection Pearls, Rangers Antique Linen Distress Ink, White Cardstock and designer papers.

Card measures 6” X 6”. Cut white card stock 6” x 12”, fold in half set aside. Cut designer paper 5-3/4” x 5-3/4”, cut white card stock 5-1/2” x 5-1/2” and emboss with basket weave embossing folder. Distress this piece with Linen Distress Ink and adhere to designer paper. Cut 2 pieces of designer paper 1-3/4” x 1-3/4” and cut in half diagonally and attach to the four corners.    Cut piece of coordinating designer paper 5” x 5”. Cut white card stock 5” x 5” and punch around this piece with the Martha Stewart Decorative Heart Edge Punch and adhere this to the 5 x 5 coordinating designer paper. Cut piece of designer paper 4 x 4 and adhere to the white punched card stock. Attach this piece to the middle of the white embossed cardstock.
Cut strip of white cardstock 5-3/4” x 2, run through crimper, distress edges with Antique Linen. Cut strip of designer paper 5-3/4” x 1-1/4” and adhere to top of crimped strip and attach this piece to the middle of the card assembly. Tie ribbon in a bow around these pieces. Die cut the largest scalloped heart with coordinating designer paper. Die cut one white heart with the largest classic heart die, stamp image on heart and another piece of cardstock, color heart with your choice of coloring medium. Color just the flower on the extra piece of cardstock, cut these out and mount them with dimensionals on corresponding flowers. Emboss the stamped heart with the basket weave embossing folder and attach to the scalloped heart and adhere to the middle of the card.
Punch 1 large butterfly and 2 medium butterflies and attach to heart. Apply small pearls to the middle of the butterflies. Stamp 4- #3 posy stamp, 4-#2 posy stamp and 2-#1 posy stamp and color to match the flower on the heart. Cut posy out with posy patch die and assemble flowers. Place rhinestone in middle of flower. Stamp leaves from 2 large, 2 medium, 1 small from Carnation Floral 1 Precut set and die cut with Carnations Creations die. Attach flowers as shown on card. Apply stickles to all flowers as desired. Apply pearls evenly spaced on punched hearts. Attached this finished piece to the white card stock base.

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used on This Project

HCPC3306 Posy Patch Garden Delights PreCut Set
HCPC3363 Inspire Me Sentiments PreCut Set

Other Products: Generations dp (Simple Stories), Early Espresso, Vintage Cream card stock, Memento Rich Cocoa ink, Antique Linen distress ink (Ranger), Ruffled Ribbon, Copics, Leather Tan Vintage Seam Binding, Natural Jute/Twine (Ribbon Carousel), Lots of Tags (SU!), dimensionals, dauber, Bisque Liquid Pearls (Ranger)

Card Instructions: Cut 8 1/2" X 11" Early Espresso card stock down to 4 1/4" X 11" and score at the 5 1/2" mark, fold. Add a 4" X 5 1/4" panel of Vintage Cream card stock to base. Cut patterned paper to 3 7/8" X 2" for top half and 3 7/8" X 3 1/4" for bottom half, adhere to cream base. Adorn top seam with ribbon. Adhere ruffled ribbon to bottom portion and seam binding tied into a bow. Add jute twine adorned button and sentiment, sponged with distress ink and cut out with tag die. Stamp main image in Memento ink and color in with Copics. Add Liquid Pearls to centers of flowers, glue to card base.

CREATED BY:
ANDREA EWEN

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3348 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3375 Flora Grande 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers Precut Set
HCPC 3318 Daisy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCPC 3390 Bella Rose Leaves PreCut Set
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die
HCD 712 Bella Rose Die
HCD 703 Daisy Patch Die
Blossoms 3 Nestabilities
Parisian Accent Shapeabilities
Rose Creations Shapeabilities
Brown Gala Glitz
Dries Clear Glue

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock, Kaisercraft Patterned Paper, Tim Holtz Distressing Ink, Stamp-A-Mania Embossing Glitter, Recollections Pearls, Primacolor Pencils, Ribbon, Fabric Doilies, Crimper, Martha Stewart Punch, Punch Bunch, Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Recollections Pop Dots, Microsoft Word for Mac.

Instructions: All stamped images are with brown ink. Stamp “Dainty Blooms and Birdies” on cream cardstock, then color light brown leaves and pink birds. Fussy cut leaves and bird out. Stamp 2 smallest of “Flora Grande 2” and the smallest “Flora Grande 1” then emboss with embossing glitter, add “Brown Glitz” in the center. Make one large flower and one small flower. Die Cut using “Blossoms 3” and place pop dots between layers. Die Cut “Parisian” twice and layer on top of each other for the title. Stamp “Daisy Patch Flowers” the 2 smallest, 3 each on grey paper and Die Cut using “Daisy Patch Die”. Stamp 3 of the smallest “Posy Patch Flowers” on pink paper and Die cut with “Posy Patch Die”. Die Cut “Decorative Lace Border” in cream and place ribbon weaving center. Die Cut “Rose Creations” in pink, 2 medium and one small. Stamp “Bella Rose Leaves” and place over the “Bella Rose Die”. Layer Gray cardstock, then One/Eighth inch smaller pink cardstock. MS punch 12 x 12 paper in cream. Then cut in half and place through crimper. 6 inch patterned paper in center, distressed and using grey punched paper for border as well as around photo with pink frame. Place papers, dollies and all the flowers as shown., add pink lace bow on bottom.

CREATED BY:
LISA BLASTICK

Products Used on This Project

HCPC 3401 BellaRose Precut Set

Other Supplies: Patterned paper, Lace, Twine, Vintage Button, Embossing Powder, Marker

Instructions:Create a card using kraft cardstock measuring 4.25" X 5.5". Adhere patterned paper rectangle and machine stitch throughout. Stamp the main image on pastel patterned paper, emboss, and heat set. Color the flowers and leaves using marker. While marker is still wet, rub the embossed area on the flowers and leaves using tissue paper to show the resist. Adhere lace, twine and button on the bottom part of card as shown. Stamp sentiment on brown polkadot paper, ink the edges, and adhere on top of the main image using foam tape for 3D effect.

CREATED BY:
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Chateau Gate Collection

Wed, 11 Jan 2012 12:00:00 +0000

Hi Everyone,

We are truly excited to bring you the highly anticipated Chateau Gate Collection. This collection is "magnificent" and the intricate detail in each of the designs is absolutely beautiful. This collection is very versatile and you will be able to create projects for the men in your life, invites, graduations, love, congrats and so many more! This collection features 9 PreCut Stamp Sets and one beautiful new exclusive Spellbinders die designed for Heartfelt Creations. Click Here to view the entire collection.

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Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3446 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die Set
HCD 713 Lace Border Die
Clear Cardstock 12 x 12

Inks: Ranger Archival Ink (Jet Black), Distress ink (walnut stain), StazOn (Jet Black)
Image Colored With: Derwent Inktense Pencils (Tangerine 0300, Fuchsia 0700, Bark 2000, Baked Earth 1800, Leaf Green 1600, Apple Green 1400, Sea Blue 1200), Stampin' UP Watercolor Pencils, Marvy LePlume II (18 Dark Brown)
Paper: Bazzill Cardstock, Canson 140lb. cold press watercolor paper,
Accessories: Spellbinders (Fancy Tags), Martha Stewart Punch (Branch), Heidi Swapp flower jewels, pop dots,

Instructions:
Size: 6" x 6"
Cut a piece of dark brown cardstock for base of card. Cut a piece of watercolor paper, stamp the wood background from "Window Accents" with black ink and color with Inktense pencils, shade edges with walnut stain distress ink. Cut two pieces using the "Lace Border" die, only cut about 1" wide using the edge with the scallops as pictured, adhere to the stamped background. Stamp door from "Palace Entry" set 3 times on watercolor paper and color with Inktense and watercolor pencils, (See Cutting Diagram) 1st image; cut out door panels, 2nd image; cut out the complete center area, 3rd image; cut only the bottom strip and the ornate sections between the columns, adhere everything with pop dots, place door on top of wood stamped background and trace the outline of the cut out panels, cut with craft knife. Stamp door one more time on clear cardstock with StazOn ink, cut with scissors and adhere to the bottom of the 3-d door image, adhere door to the wood stamped background were the panel was cut out. Stamp garden image from "Scenic Vista" set on watercolor paper and color with Inktense and watercolor pencils, place on dark brown base cardstock making sure to align it with the door on the other panel, adhere to brown cardstock. Adere panel with door to the brown cardstock with pop dots. Cut 8 vines using the 2 dies from "Decorative Chateau Gate" die set from green cardstock, punch some branches with the MS punch, adhere them as pictured. Add some flower jewels. Stamp sentiment from "Door To My Heart" set on coordinating cardstock with black ink, cut and emboss with die from "Fancy Tags", before removing paper from die, lightly shade with walnut stain distress ink, adhere with pop dots.

CREATED BY:
ANGELICA TURNER

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 2 Pre Cut Set
HCD 718- Decorative Chateau Gate
HCD 701 Posy Patch
Rose Creations Shapabilities
Fancy Tags Shapeabilities

Other: Cuttlebug Plus Embossing Folder Brocade Window, Martha Stewart Iron Fence Punch, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Sizzix Branch w/leaves die, Ranger Vintage Photo & Rusty Hinge Distress Ink, a’ la mode copper embossing powder, crystal stickles, recollection rhinestones, various green cardstock, white & black cardstock, designer paper.

Instructions: Card measures 7-3/4” x 6”. Cut designer paper 7-3/4” x 12” and fold in half. Cut Green Cardstock backing 5-1/2” x 7-1/2”. Cut white card stock 5” x 7” and place in Cuttlebug Plus Embossing folder and emboss and cut. Distress ink the embossing with Vintage Photo Distress ink. Place foam dimensional around the open window area and adhere this piece to the green cardstock. Stamp and color the above referenced stamps and cut out. Punch out Iron Fence on black card stock and clip off the bat wings. Apply the fence to the bottom of the embossed brocade window.   Cut the gate from the Palace entry and mask the gate onto the doorway trimming image. Adhere the palace entry with dimensional on top of the doorway and apply to the middle bottom of the fence and brocade window. Adhere the topiaries with dimensional foam on either side of the palace entry. Die cut 4 leaves from the Decorative Chateau Gate and punch 8 Martha Stewart branch punches and arrange this at the bottom of the fence on either side of the topiaries. Die cut 12 of the smallest posies from the Posy Patch Die. Layer these 3 petals each flower, distress ink with Vintage Photo ink and place a rhinestone in the center of each and adhere on the greenery. Stamp, Emboss, and die cut 1 of the smallest petals from the Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set, 3 of the largest, 6 of the next size, and 3 of the smallest petals from the Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set. Distress with Rusty Hinge Ink and assemble flowers. Each flower uses 2 of the middle petals from the Floral 2 PreCut Set. Die cut 3 Sizzix Branch w/leaves. Arrange 2 leaves on corner of card and adhere. Apply the flowers to the corner. Fill in areas of the flowers with the 3 leaves by breaking apart the die cut and arranging in areas to fill in. Apply crystal stickles to the flowers. Stamp Sentiment, die cut with Fancy Tags Shabeabilities and apply to corner with foam dimensional.

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3346 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set

Other Products Used: Copic Markers: E23, E25, E27, YG61, YG63, E97, E99, C1, C3, E41, E42, W1, W3, Spellbinder Banner die, Frayed Burlap Distress ink, Bronze Viva Decor Pearl Pen

Directions: Cut a piece of dark brown cardstock 6" x 9 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of light brown cardstock 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" and adhere to the brown card.   Stamp the Chateau Gateway onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Trim this piece 4 1/8" x 5 3/8" and adhere to the light brown piece. Stamp two of the topiaries onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Cut out the topiaries and pop them up on each side ot the doorway. Stamp the "home" sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the banner die. Leave the die over the paper and sponge with distress ink. Remove the die and pop up the banner over the doorway. Add bronze pearls onto the door handles and allow to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Other products used: Pink Paislee “Butterfly Garden” – Flower Blooms & Nature Sanctuary; green and brown cardstock; Copic Ciao marker – brown; pink and brown ink; pink pearls.

Begin by preparing the frames for your pictures. The size of the big picture is 13 x 18 cm. You will need a 13,5 x 18,5 cm brown cardstock and 14 x 19 cm green cardstock to create the layers under it. For the small one – stamp the ornate chateau gate from HC Grand Portal PreCut Set on a green cardstock on both sides. Cut the door frame with the HC Decorative Chateau Gate Die and colour the swirls with a brown Copic Ciao marker. Cut a second door frame from the same colour cardstock and glue it under the stamped one, slightly off to create layers and dimension. Remove the middle part of the frame and open the door wings. Glue your picture under it and cut the edges that stick out. Cut out some branches and blooms from the “Nature Sanctuary” paper. Stamp different size blossoms on the rest of the pattern paper and different size leaves on green cardstock. Cut them {by hand or by using the Rose Creations Shapeabilities die and a die cutting machine}, emboss the petals and the leaves and start arranging your flourishes. Cut a few leafy branches from brown cardstock with HC Decorative Chateau Gate Die. For a step-by-step tutorial on how to create the flowers, click HERE {http://few-favourite-things.blogspot.com/2012/01/botanical-floral-s...}.For the background I used “Flowers and Blooms” paper from the Butterfly Garden collection. I connected the flowers with a zigzag stitch to create a frame around my design.
Position your picture on the background paper and carefully cut out some of the branches from the pattern paper. Add them on top of your picture and secure them in place with double sided tape. Stamp the sentiment from the HC Door To My Heart PreCut Set above the big picture. Stamp the second sentiment from the same set on a piece of green cardstock. Distress the edges and colour them slightly with pink ink pad. With HC Decorative Chateau Gate Die cut two windows from brown cardstock. Glue them together, so it looks like a fancy tag frame and add pink pearls. Glue the green tag on top and add it to your layout.

CREATED BY:
EMILIA VAN DEN HEUVEL

Products Used in This Project:
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
1184G Grape Border
414898 Metallic Pearl Brads

Other Products:Paper: Bazzill, DCWV, Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black Copics: E31, E33, E35, E37, E43, E44, E47, Y28, W1, W3, W5, W7, V17, V20, V25, YG91, YG95, YG97, YG99 Embellishments: Brads, I-Rock & Glam Rocks - Squares & Mirrors

6" x 6" Card Start with a 12" x 6" piece of gray cardstock and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card.   Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the Grape Border twice, the Chateau Gateway scene and the "May the obstacles . . . " sentiment. Color the Chateau Gateway Scene and both Grape Borders with Copics and detail cut out. Add brads for doorknobs and then adhere Gateway Scene to card front. With straight edge trimmer cut out sentiment and matte to two coordinating purple colored Bazzill papers. Adhere to card above Gateway Scene. Next attach Grape Borders using 1/8" Scor-Tape cutting apart as needed to curve up along each side of the door. Use remaining grapes as embellishments at top of card. Add Metallic Pearl Brad and Glam Rocks with I-Rock tool as embellishments as shown.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Chateau Gate Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Dries Clear Glue
Zip Dry Glue ZD20Z

Other Products Used : Paper Kaiser Craft, Bazzill Cardstock, Fancy Tags Spellbinders, Distress Ink, Viva D�cor Bronze Pearls, Copic Markers (G20, G24, G82, R30, E30, E31, E34, B000) Watercolor pencils, blender, Distress Ink, Foam Tape, Brown Ink.

Directions : 5 x 7 Card Stamp Chateau stamp and color with colored pencils and blending pen. Cut opening of doors with exact-o tool. Stamp Doorway Trimming stamp and color with Copic Markers. Adhere to the back of the Chateau image with foam tape. Apply the whole image on solid cardstock 4 1/2 x 6 1/2 . Mount everything on designer paper base 5 x 7.Cut out 8-9 vine/leaves from die and glue down with Dries Clear Glue around the left of the doorway. Cut five small posy flowers die, ink and curl inwards. Glue down randomly on vine. Finish flower centers with dot of Viva D�cor liquid pearl. Stamp sentiment and cut out in skinny strip. Ink edges. Cut Fancy tag die and apply sentiment with foam tape. Finish the card with the sentiment also mounted with foam tape.

CREATED BY:
LORI LENG

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set

Other: White Neenah cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copics (R22, R27, C1, C3, C5, C7, E13, E15, E17, E19, RV11), Basic Grey Green at Heart DP, 2 green Bazzill cardstocks for foliage, black, red and green Bazzill cardstock, Cuttlebug Birds & Swirls embossing folder, Martha Stewart double edge Double Loops Heart punch, White ribbon colored with RV11, Archival Jet Black ink, Spellbinders Labels 14, Spun Sugar Distress ink, 2 heart brads

6 x 6 top fold card. Stamp Chateau Gateway using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock. Trim image to 5 x 4 inches. Color with copics. Die cut 20 foliage vines of various greens DPs using the Chateau Gateway Die. Arrange around the door. Punch some mini hearts using the MS edge punch (and if you plan you can punch a border to use later) and adhere to vines and 2 for door knobs.   Layer Chateau Gateway image onto 5-1/8 x 4-1/8 inch black cardstock. Cut a 5.5 x 5.5 inch red cardstock and emboss only top 2 inches or so with the Birds & Swirls embossing folder. Adhere Ghateau Gateway image onto bottom portion. Stamp verse using Archival Jet Black ink onto white cardstock. Die cut with Labels 14 and ink edges with Spun Sugar Distress ink. Punch 2 small hole on each side. Color a piece of white ribbon with RV11 and measure center to mark for holes from verse tag. Punch holes in ribbon and attach tag with 2 heart brads. Wrap ribbon around red cardstock. Layer all onto green cardstock and finally
6 x 6

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3447 Window Accents PreCut Set
HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die
Parisian Accent Shapeabilities
Art Institute Glue- Dries Clear
Metal Glue Tip- Art Institute

Other Supplies: Bazzill Cardstock, Graphic 45 Patterned Paper, Tim Holtz Distressing Inks, Pearls, Primacolor Pencils, Glitter Pen, Making Memories Gold Brads, Ribbon, Martha Stewart Punch, Spellbinders Grand Calibur, Cricut, Tim Holtz Distressing Tool, Recollections Pop Dots, Scotch Scrapbooking Glue

Instructions:First, stamp all images on cream cardstock, “Door to My Heart”, “Chateau Gateway”, “Palace Entry”, cut center out “Window Accents” x 4 cut windows open and place inside windows too, use gold brads, “Grand Portal” x 2 cut door open and place inside of door too, and “Doorway Trimmings” x 2 rose vases and x 4 topiary, fussy cutting in distressing inks, then color in with primacolor brown and red pencils, touch all over with glitter pen. Die Cut “Decorative Chateau Die” 1 Large, 2 Small in cream cardstock, and 8 Vines in green cardstock. Die Cut 11 of the smallest “Posy Patch” in red and place pearls in the center. Die Cut “Parisian Accent” 3 borders in green; cut one in half and layer over the 2 matching pieces to make them longer. Die Cut “Parisian Accents” again for title. Cut and distress 1.5 inch circle and stamp with “Door To My Heart” in distressed ink. Green cardstock base then punch with MS vine punch in white cardstock, layer distressed red cardstock over the top of white and then layer .25 inch smaller patterned paper. Cut another patterned paper 6 inches wide and distress edges. Layer doilies, border and patterned paper as shown. Cut 5 inch circle with matching patterned paper and 5.25 inch in red cardstock, layer and place in middle of doily. Cut photo to fit into “Grand Portal” door. Place the ribbon under and part of the “Chateau Gateway” under circle. Using pop dots under all windows, flowers, door and title, layer as shown. Add vines and red “Posy Patch” flowers throughout. Make a large bow with white ribbon, place above door.

CREATED BY:
LISA BLASTICK

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3323 Large Elegant Word Background PreCut Set
HCPC 3436 Rye Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3437 Carnation Florals 1 PreCut Set
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 PreCut Set
472185 Carnation Creations Shapeabilities
159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat

Other: embossable window plastic (Gary M. Burlin & Co), Archival Jet Black ink, Memento Rich Cocoa and Tuxedo Black inks, Copics (E51, E53, E55, E57, YG11, YG13, Y17, BG02, BG05, R35, C3, G21, B0000, BV04), 3 mm X-press It Tape, white Neenah cardstock, Bazzill cardstocks, Adirondack Butterscotch and Latte inks, Distress inks (Vintage Photo, Faded Jeans, Chipped Sapphire), Stampendous Champagne Crushed Glass Glitter, 4 purple brads, 3 mini dark metallic brads, Martha Stewart Loops Around the Page punch, Martha Stewart Bangle Chain Deep Edge Border punch, Scor Pal, pop dots, organza ribbon, button.

6 x 6 inch front easel card. Stamp the Scroll Gate of the Grand Portal PreCut Set using Archival Jet Black ink onto the embossible window plastic. I use that so it can be heat set without shrinking, melting, or warping. Heat set and cut out. Stamp twice the Arched Door using Memento Rich Cocoa ink onto white cardstock. Color with E51, E53, E55, and E57. Cut one whole one out and cut open the doors. Cut out only the doors of the second one and attach to the backside of the whole door. Attach door to the non-inked side of the “metal” scroll gate using 3mm X-press It tape. Stamp Scenic Vista using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock and color with Copics. To make the easel card, cut a 6 x 6 inch piece of pale orange cardstock for the “front”. Next cut a 12 x 6 inch piece of same color. Scor at the 6 and 9 inch marks. Fold the 6” mark so it is a ‘valley’ and fold the 9” mark to be a ‘peak’.   I assemble my card front first and then it will attach to the easel by adhering the top of the front card to the section between the 9” mark and the end. To make the card front, punch the MS Loops around a 6 x 6 inch lime green cardstock.   Then on a 5 x 5 yellow cardstock, stamp potions of the Elegant Word Background randomly around edges with Adirondack Butterscotch ink. Randomly stamp the medium Rye Grass Flourish using the Latte ink. Edge with Vintage Photo and Butterscotch inks. Die cut the Decorative Chateau Gate from brown toned DP. Trim and adhere colored Scenic Vista scene where desired. Adhere the Decorative Chateau Gate around the scene. Pop dot the “window” over the scene to give it a nice 3D look. For the flowers, stamp various Carnation Florals onto light blue and purple cardstocks using Faded Jeans and Chipped Sapphire inks. Die cut all out using the matching Spellbinders Carnations Creations dies. Ink the edges of the blue flowers with Faded Jeans. Shape using the Blossoms Molding Mat and assemble flowers securing the centers with brads that have been coated with the Champagne Crushed Glass Glitter and colored with BV04 for the blue flowers and small metallic brads for the purple flowers. Die cut foliage from green Bazzill and Basic Grey Green at Heart DP. Attach all and then attach card front to easel portion. To finish the easel card, punch a 6 inch strip using MS Bangle Chain punch. Thread a yellow/green 2-tone organza ribbon through. Glue to card where you want the easel front to stand up. Attach a button to use as a ‘stop’ for when the card is on display.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart Precut Set
Zip Dry Glue

Other: Red Ribbon, Colorbox Chalk ink: Charcoal, Amber Clay, Ranger Distress Ink: Fired Brick, Frayed Burlap, Valentine Ticket, Kraft, Red cardstock, Silver Stickles, Silver bling

Directions: Stamp cityscape onto Kraft A2 card base. Distress around edges of cardfront using Frayed Burlap ink. Attach ribbon. Stamp handmade primitive heart shape using Fired brick ink and cityscape image. Distress and attach heart and ticket to cardfront under ribbon using pop dot.    Attach Silver bling and the card is complete.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH Products Used in This Project:
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Orchid Dew Drops
Dries Clear Adhesive
Cuttlebug

Other Products:Paper: Bazzill, Curious Iridescent - Cryogen White, 7 Gypsies Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink - Old Paper & Weathered Wood Copics: W00, W1, W3, W5, W7, W9, BG000, B91, B97, BV23, BV25, BV29, Y000, YG05, YG61, YG63, YG67, YG99, G14, G20, G21, G24, G28, G94, G99, E23, E25, E27, E31, E33, E35, E37, E40, E47 Embellishments: Ranger Distress Stickles - Brushed Pewter

6" x 6" Card Start with a 12" x 6" piece of gray cardstock and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card.   Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the scene from Doorway Trimmings, the Palace Entry and the sentiment "as you step . . . ". Color scene and Palace Entry with Copics and detail cut out. Attach to card front. With a straight edge trimmer cut out the sentiment and distress edges with Distress Ink - Old Paper and Weathered Wood and attach to card front under Palace Entry. Stamp "Congratulations" on upper right corner of card front. Add brushed pewter Distress Stickles to round finial at top of Palace Entry door. With Cuttlebug and using the Ivy die from HCD 718 - Decorative Chateau Gate cut Ivy in two shades of green and weave together adhering to card front as shown with 1/8" Scor-Tape. Add clear Dew Drops as shown by the Ivy with Dries Clear Adhesive.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Dries Clear Adhesive
Cuttlebug

Other Products:Paper: My Mind's Eye - Lost & Found Madison Avenue, Bazzill
Ink: Memento - Tuxedo Black, Ranger Distress Ink - Antique Linen
Copics: Y13, RV21, RV23, RV25, W00, W1, W3, W5, YG91, YG95, YG97, YG99, G94, G99, E23, E25, E27, E29, E31, E33, E35, E37, E53, BG000, Spica - Lemon
Embossing Folder: Cuttlebug Paper Lace II
Embellishments: Cream Organza Ribbon, Pearl Brad, Taffy Smooch, Recollection Adhesive Faux Pearls, Our Craft Lounge Crafty Sparkles - Chunky Crystals

Instructions: 6" x 6" CardStart with a 12" x 6" piece of cream cardstock and score on the 6" mark to make a 6" square card. Next with Memento Ink on Cryogen White paper stamp the house scene from Scenic Vista PreCut Set and then color with Copics. On a 6" x 6" piece of My Mind's Eye Paper with Antique Linen Distress Ink stamp the Love Flourish in the top left corner, the small Flourish in the top right corner and the medium Flourish in the bottom left corner from HCPC 3435 Feather Grass Flourish set. Adhere paper to card front and add faux pearls to Flourishes. Add ribbon to center of card and make bow and add pearl brad to center of bow. Cut the Decorative Chateau Gate shown with Cuttlebug, removing inner doors. Cut out the scene to fit behind the Chateau Gate. Add Taffy Smooch to house and then when dry add Our Craft Lounge Crafty Sparkles - Chunky Crystals. Adhere scene to card and Chateau Gate using Dries Clear Adhesive. With straight edge trimmer cut out "Home . . . " sentiment and distress edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink. Take beige Bazzill paper and with the Cuttlebug, emboss it with the Cuttlebug Paper Lace II embossing folder. Attach sentiment to beige embossed cardstock and attach to card front beneath Chateau Gate.

CREATED BY:
CANDY SLABAUGH

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3443 Palace Entry Precut Set
HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway Precut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Carnation Creations Shapeabilities
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals2 Precut Set
Foliage Shapeabilities

Other Supplies: Bo Bunny Home Sweet Home Pattern Paper, Cardstock, Websters tag, Martha Stewart & EK Success punches, Distress Ink, Chalk Ink, Metallic Pens, Watercolor Pencils, Sakura Pens, Thread, Lace, Pearls, Lindys Mist, small flower punch

Instructions: Punch top and bottom of pattern paper with edge punch, cut hole out of center of paper, stitch around outside edge of circle and adhere to background sheet of pattern paper. Punch strips and snip every inch and adhere to inside edge of circle as shown. Punch top and bottom of photo and adhere to right inside of circle. Edge punch strips and ink the edges, adhere to underside of photo. Die cut Decorative Chateau Gate (the smaller die) and cut apart top and sides. Adhere the top portion of die under top of photo. Stamp with the Palace Entry Pre Cut Set and cut the inside gates off. Ink with distress ink and adhere with mounting squares to left bottom of page. Stamp the Mystic Hideaway Precut Set and color with watercolor pencils and detail with metallic pens. Ink edges of tag and attach to left of page. Stamp Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set and color with stamps and detail with metallic pens. Adhere to page as shown. Stamp Carnation florals, enough to make one large flower and several small ones and mist with Lindys in your choice of color. Glue flowers together in layers of two and three bending and shaping petals. Punch several small flowers with a tiny flower punch and attach to inside of smaller flowers. Finish off inside of flowers with a pearl. Attach a title as shown. Adhere some lace and thread as a banner beneath title.

CREATED BY:
LISA NOVOGRODSKI

Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate
Dries Clear

Other Products:Paper Vintage Cream and SS White; CTMH Olive Ink – Memento Rich Cocoa; PTI Tea Dye Duo Copics – E25, E43, BG000, B012, B05, YG11, YG17, YG63, YG67, Y00, Y11, Y35 Foam dimensional Bee dimensional sticker

Cut cream card base to 5.5” x 4.25”. Cut cream layer to 5” x 3.75” and stamp with Chateau Gateway. Cut out doors and color bricks with markers (Copic E25). From cream cardstock, cut Decorative Chateau Gate and remove doors; adhere over opening of brick layer and set aside. On a piece of white cardstock, stamp and color bird image from Dainty Blooms and Birdies. From green cardstock, cut 2 sets of leaves. Sponge edges of cardstock with Tea Dye ink. Attach colored bird image to base. Using foam dimensionals, adhere brick layer over image. Embellish with leaves and bee sticker.

CREATED BY:
CIBELE GLAZER

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate

Other Supplies: Spellbinders Fancy Tags 2, Ranger Distress Inks, Canson watercolor paper, Memento Ink, Zip-Dry glue, Copic Marker (#E47) half pearls, Scor-Tape, kraft and tan card stock, Distrezz-It-All, scissors

Instructions: Card Size: 4 1/4" X 5 1/2"
Make card base out of kraft card stock and add a piece of light tan cardstock cut 1/4" smaller for the first layering piece. I used tape to secure it to the base. Next cut a darker piece of card stock 1/4" smaller than first layering piece and I ran it through my distress machine. I used distress ink around the edges to add dimension and shading. Stamp image onto watercolor paper and color with distress inks. Cut the gate out of watercolor paper and while still in the die I used distress inks on the panels. I cut out the center piece of the gate die to open up the inside so you don’t miss any of the image. Next I used scissors to cut the image so it would fit behind the gate and glued it to the gate. Stamp the sentiment onto the lighter tan card stock and cut out using the tag die. Adhere the gate to the card and the sentiment below the gate. I colored the white half pearls with a marker and adhered them to the gate and the sentiment.

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3303 Posy Patch Flowers PreCut Set
HCD 701 Posy Patch Die

Other Supplies: 5x7 inch oval mirror purchased from Michaels. Inks: Hero Arts black ink, moss green, evergreen and orchid inks from Color Box. Cardstock. Copic marker( G24). Pearls and gems. Acrylic paints in desired colors. Paint brushes. Foam tape. Heat tool. Ribbon. Glossy Accents adhesive.

Instructions:Begin by stamping sentiment then heat drying. Stamp the scenic background next then heat dry. Stamp leafy swirls and heat dry. Carefully color in the scenic background with acrylic paint. Allow to dry or use heating tool. Die cut, stamp and color flowers. Stamp leafy swirls onto cardstock, trim out leaves in desired sizes and color if needed. Adhere to mirror with foam tape. Adhere flowers. Adhere pearls to flowers. Embellish with gems. Finish with ribbon to hang.

CREATED BY:
MICHELLE BALA

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3444: Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCD 710: Decorative Oval Window Die
Ribbon Tag Trio 2
Grand Calibur
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Products: PAPER: Early Espresso (SU!), 2009 Specialty Paper (SU!), Stamper's Select White (Papertrey Ink), Castle Copper (Wassau Royal Metallics), So Saffron (SU!). INK: Versamark (Tsukinko), Early Espresso (SU!), Peach Parfait (SU!). ACCESSORIES: Copper Tinsel embossing powder (Judikins), Heat gun, COPIC Markers (Imagination International), COPIC Airbrush system (Imagination International), Eclipse Masking Tape (Judikins), Ribbon (Michaels), Sponges, 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Rotary trimmer (Fiskars).

Finished card size: 5" x 7"
Instructions:BASE CARD: Cut a dark brown card base measuring 7" x 10", score at 5" and fold.
MAT LAYER and SENTIMENT: Cut a patterned mat layer measuring 4 7/8" x 6 7/8". and mount onto the card face. Cut/emboss a ribbon tag from dark brown card stock. Stamp the sentiment in dark brown ink onto yellow card stock measuring 3/8" x 2 1/2", and mount onto the ribbon tag. Thread ribbon through the tag, and mount across the bottom of the mat layer. Mount the mat layer onto the card front. IMAGE: Cut a piece of white card stock measuring 4" x 4 5/8". Stamp the buildings using Versamark ink, and heat emboss with copper powder. Mask the building and a horizon line. Airbrush a sunrise, working from a light center to an orange/red border. I used these COPIC colors: Y21, YR23, Y38, and R05. Before unmasking the building, use a straight edge mask, and sponge light orange ink in straight lines out from the buildings to create the sun rays. Now remove the horizon mask from the lower part of the image, and mask the entire upper part of the image. Finish with a darker orange/brown spray with the airbrush. I used E08. Mount the image onto a piece of dark brown card stock measuring 4 1/8" x 4 3/4", and mount at the top of the card front. Cut/emboss the decorative window die from copper paper, and cut out the inner frame. Use foam squares to mount over the image.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used in This Project:
HCPC 3442 Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3311 Hope In The Lord PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
472186 Spellbinders Rose Creations Shapebilities

Other: Spellbinders Cross Collection Shapeabilities, Sizzix Sizzlits Architectural Accents, Martha Stewart Punch Around the Page French Scroll, Martha Stewart Branch Punch, Cuttlebug embossing folder,Crystal Effects, Martha Stewart luster glass microbeads: Clear, Crimper, Recollection Pearl Flourishes, Recollection Pearls, Crystal Stickles, Sheer Wired Ribbon, Black and White Cardstock, K & Company Julianne double sided card stock.

Card measures 6 x 6. Cut white cardstock 6” x 12” and fold in half.   Cut double sided cardstock 5-3/4 x 5-3/4, black cardstock 5-1/2” x 5-1/2”, and double sided (use opposite side) coordinating cardstock 5-1/4” x 5-1/4”. Adhere these pieces in graduated sizes. Wrap ribbon around the middle and attach to the card base. Cut 4 corner architectural accents with the sizzlits die with black cardstock and adhere to each corner. Cut a piece of white cardstock 5” x 5”- punch the French Scroll punch around the page on this piece. Emboss with cuttlebug embossing folder of your choice.Cut 2 squares black cardstock 1-3/4” x 1-3/4”-slice down the middle point to point to make 2 triangles from each square for a total of 4. Do the same with the coordinating side of the designer paper but cut these squares 1-1/2” x 1-1/2”. Layer the designer paper on the black cardstock with adhesive then attach to the corners of the punched piece.Stamp image and color window as desired. Apply Crystal Effects to just the stained glass part and sprinkle with clear glass microbeads. Die cut the Chateau Gate with black cardstock. Cut off the window shutters. Attach this piece over the stained glass window.   Cut the smallest and next size up crosses from the Cross Shapeabilities. Layer the smallest cross on top of the larger one and attach to the middle of the stained glass window.Die cut rose with the Rose Creations Shapeabilities. Use the coordinating designer paper to match the card. Cut two of the smallest die, 4 of the next size up, and 2 of the next largest. Assemble. Cut 3 of the smallest leaf from the Rose Creations Shapeabilities and run these through the crimper.   Punch 3 Martha Stewart Branches. Attach stained glass window to the center of the card with dimensional foam adhesive. Stamp sentiment on white cardstock, cut out-then cut black cardstock 1/4” larger and attach sentiment on the black cardstock with foam dimensional. Attach this piece again on foam dimensional to the card. Arrange flowers and leaves adhere to card. Attach pearls to cross and corners of card. Attach pearl flourishes at top of window. Apply stickles to flowers.

CREATED BY:
CAROL HURLOCK

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3447 Window Accents Precut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
Zip Dry Glue
Paper Blossoms Toolkit

Other: White card base, Kraft Cardstock, scrap of denim, brass clothing strap clasp from Joanne's, button from Lasting Impressions, Colorbox Chalk Charcoal, Ranger Distress Frayed Burlap, Black sewing machine thread, Fired Brick, Red DMC floss, Gingham ribbon

Directions: Stamp woodgrain onto kraft cardstock. Distress using Ranger ink and sponge. Glue to denim fabric and sew together. fray fabric by rubbing with fingernail. Create strap to attach to brass finding with additional jean fabric and thread. Attach to strap and adhere to stamped panel using Zip-Dry gule. Stamp sentiment onto cardstock and set aside. Handcut primitive heartshape from red cardstock. Stamp cityscape using Ranger Fired Brick onto heart. Distress with both distress inks. Use Paper blossom tool to round edges of heart. Attach red floss and button, then attach ribbon using glue. Adhere this panel to white card base of equal size.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3438 Carnation Florals 2 PreCut Set
HCPC 3437 Carnation Florals 1 PreCut Set
HCD 718 Chateau Gate Die Cut

Other Products Used: Vintage Attic Treasures dp (Melissa Frances), Black, Kraft card stock, Versafine Onyx Black ink (Tsukineko), Riding Hood Red, Going Gray, Always Artichoke, Baja Breeze, Certainly Celery (SU!), Frayed Burlap, Antique Linen distress inks (Ranger), Labels Eighteen (Spellbinders), crinkled seam binding & fabric wings (MemrieMare), Ivory & Natural Jute Twine (Ribbon Carousel), Gingham ribbon (M & J Trimmings), paper doilies, lace, buttons, chipboard hearts & wings, stickers, Butterfly punch (Martha Stewart), StarDust Stickles, Petal Pink Liquid Pearls (Ranger), PEW-02CB-109 (Symmetrical Flourishes - Basic Pearl, CRB-03CA-108 (Long Flourish Crystal V - Clear), PE-02CB-101 (Dots (Pearl)- White (0.3 cm, 0.5 cm & 0.8 cm) Zva Creative, felt birds, metal key (K & Co.), brad, dimensionals, sewing machine

Page 1 instructions:Adhere patterned paper to chipboard frame, file, sponge and sew perimeter. Cut out Chateau Gate die cut in kraft card stock and add liquid pearls. Stamp Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set stamp, color with inks and aqua painter. Stamp Door To My Heart PreCut Set stamp sentiment and cut out. Glue lace to chipboard, add stamped images and sentiments with foam dots and add heart/wing/button accent. Tie crinkled ribbon/button detail to hole in the top.

Page 2 Instructions: Adhere patterned paper to chipboard, file edges. Stamp Scenic Vista PreCut Set stamp to Labels Eighteen die cut. Add liquid pearl accents and distress edges with distress ink and glitter. Adhere lace to chipboard, add paper doily and die cut stamped image. Glue buttons to outside perimeter and add glittered, vellum butterfly and pearl flourish. Tie lace bow with glittered button to chimney. Using Heartfelt Creations Carnations Florals 2 PreCut Set, stamp second and third largest flowers onto patterned paper and fussy cut out. Snip bottom edge perpendicularly and glue edges together. Peel back top edge, add pearl center and glue to chipboard base. Stamp sentiment onto chipboard and adhere paper flower.

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Page 3 Instructions:Adhere patterned paper to chipboard and file edges. Add Chateau Gate die cut and stamp Door To My Heart PreCut Set sentiment to middle. Adhere die cut to chipboard and add pom-pom trim to roof perimeter. Add a strip of lace to bottom and add buttons and pearls. Add two strips of pearls to either side of wing/heart button accent, right above lace accent. Add butterfly sticker, pearl and button/jute twine/crinkled seam binding treatment to chimney.

Page 4 Instructions:Adhere patterned paper to chipboard, distress and file edges. Sew pink panel to base. Add pink ribbon, jute twine, button to bottom half. Stamp Door To My Heart PreCut Set sentiment to bottom in black ink. Stamp Dainty Blooms and Birdies PreCut Set stamp onto cream card stock with Memento ink. Color with inks and aqua painter. Add Star Dust Stickles to leaves. Add a twine bow with heart sticker to chimney. Glue a paper doily to base and then adhere the cut out stamped image. Add felt birds and gem flourishes.

Page 5 Instructions:Adhere patterned paper to chipboard base. Add paper doily and newsprint page. Tie gingham bow around center and add ribbon/jute twine accent. Stamp Door To My Heart PreCut Set sentiment to a Labels Eighteen die cut and sponge edges with distress ink.To make paper flower, stamp 2 large & 1 small Carnations florals and cut out. Sponge both sides with distress ink and lightly curl up edges with paper piercer. Add small flower with brad center to the 2 large flowers, adhered in a staggered fashion. Add lace strip to top and bottom of chipboard along with a metal key. Lastly, add the Chateau Gate vine die cut to the bottom of the flower.

CREATED BY:
ANDREA EWEN

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3445 Mystic Hideaway PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
415220 Labels 6 Nestabilities

Other: Mica Tiles (USArtQuest), Brilliance Graphite Black pigment ink, Stampendous Detail Black embossing powder, Vintage Photo Distress ink, Archival Jet Black ink, Authentique Blissful collection DP, brown Bazzill cardstock, Tim Holtz Crowded Attic light tan DP, Glossy Accents, brown ribbon, brown button.

5.5 x 4.75 inch top fold card. Delaminate your Mica Tiles to desired thinness. I left mine about half of original thickness so it would be sturdy enough on the card. Tear Mica Tiles to desired shape and distress edges a bit. Stamp Mystic Hideaway Mountain Scene onto the Mica Tile using Brilliance Graphite Black pigment ink and emboss with Detail Black powder. Note, the Mica get hots very quickly, but cools just as quickly. Cut your DP so that the layer next to card is 5.25 x 4.5 and the top layer is 5-1/8 x 4-3/8 inches. Die cut the TH light tan paper with Labels 6 and ink the edges with Vintage Photo. Attach to DP using brads and distress them with a hammer. Wrap ribbon around top DP layer. Assemble card. Attach the Mica Tile using Glossy Accents, dotting just around the edges of the mica. Stamp “Congratulations” with Archival Jet Black ink onto TH light tan DP. Cut into a little pennant shape. Attach to card and add button.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used in This Project:
HCPC 3442: Grand Portal PreCut Set
HCPC 3449: Door to My Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718: Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Classic Scalloped Heart (Spellbinders)
Fancy Tags 2 Shapeabilties (Spellbinders)
Grand Calibur
Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
Adhesive Transfer Gun
Scor-Pal

Other Products: PAPER: Regal Rose, Rose Red, Elegant Eggpant, Whisper White (all SU!), Melody Collection (Prima), Vellum. INK: Versamark (Tsukineko), Rose Red (SU!). ACCESSORIES: Petite Scalloped Oval Large Nestabilities (Spellbinders), White embossing powder (Sweet Stamps), Heat gun, Nestabling (Want2Scrap), 3-D Foam Squares (Scrapbook Adhesives), Rotary trimmer with straight & deckled blades (Fiskars).

Finished card size: 5" x 7"
Instructions:BASE CARD and MAT LAYER: Cut a base card from light pink card stock measuring 7" x 10", score at 5", and fold. Using a deckled blade, cut patterned paper measuring 4 3/4" x 6 3/4", and mount to the front of the card. HEART: Cut/emboss the largest scalloped heart from dark pink card stock, and mount at the top of the card front. Embellish with matching white Nestabling. SENTIMENT: Cut/emboss a fancy tag from dark purple card stock, and the smallest scalloped petite oval from white card stock. Stamp the sentiment in dark pink ink on the white oval, and mount the sentiment onto the fancy tag. Use dries-clear glue to mount the sentiment tag below the heart on the card front. DOOR: Stamp the door image on vellum using Versamark, and heat emboss with white embossing powder. Trim this closely. Cut/emboss dark purple card stock using the Chateau Gate die. Glue the trimmed vellum image to the back of the die cut door. Use foam squares to mount the door over the heart image on the front of the card. INSIDE: Cut/emboss the largest scalloped heart from white card stock, and mount at the top of the card inside. Stamp the sentiment in dark pink ink on the heart.

CREATED BY:
LISA LYNNE WRIGHT

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3354 Classic Message PreCut Set
354802 Classic Ovals Large

Other: white Neenah cardstock, shimmer white cardstock, Memory Box DP, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Tumbled Glass Distress ink, Archival Jet Black ink, Copics (YG11, BG72, BG0000), Recollections pearls, ribbon.

6 x 7.5 inch Left fold card. Stamp Flower Vase image 3 times onto white cardstock using Memento Tuxedo Black ink. Trim cardstock to 5.25 x 3 inches.   Color flowers very quickly in order to have a free form look, leaving some white within the flowers and having some color outside the lines. Flowers: YG11 and BG72. Foliage: BG72. Outline: BG0000. Stamp Flower Vase 3 more times onto Memory Box Fresh Fruit DP and hand cut out the 3 vases, cutting just outside of lines. Glue the little vases into place on the white cardstock images. Layer cs onto 5-3/8 x 3-1/8 inch shimmer white cardstock. Cut MBox DP as follows (do not glue onto card yet):   Left side of card is MBox Rolling Hills 2.25 x 7.25 inches. Right side is Skip to my lou 3.5 x 7.25 inches. Middle strip is Fresh Fruit .25 x 7.25 inches. Glue the strip at joint where the beige and green meet. This way the ribbon can be wrapped around DP before it’s attached to the card.   Assemble card. Stamp verse using Archival Jet Black ink and die cut using the Classic Ovals. Ink edge of oval with Tumbled Glass DI and attach to card under bow. Add pearls under the Flower Vases.

CREATED BY:
CAROLINE DUNCAN

Products Used in This Project:
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart Precut Set
HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
HCPC 3318 Daisy Patch Flowers Precut Set
HCD 703 Daisy Patch Die

Other Supplies: STAEDTLER karat Soft Pastel Chalks, Embossing Powder, Staz On Ink, Glitter Artz Ice, Pearls, Crate Paper Patterned Paper, Ribbon, Lace, Sticker Tag

Instructions: Cut kraft cardstock to create card measuring 4.25" X 5.5". Adhere patterned paper rectangle on the first layer of the card. Stamp buildings image on a white cardstock, and heat emboss. Wait a couple minutes to dry. Color background using chalks with various colors. Use masking technique to draw and color the clouds and ground. Mat the finished product with green patterned paper and adhere on the middle using foam tape for 3D effect. Add stamped sentiment on the sticker tag and apply on the bottom of card. Wrap the ribbon and lace vertically as shown on. Stamp two flower images and add glitter on the larger flower. Stack both both of them together and layered with twine and pearl to finish.

CREATED BY:
LINDA ABADIE

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set

Other: White Neenah cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Copics (R22, R27, C1, C3, C5, C7, E13, E15, E17, E19, RV11), Basic Grey Green at Heart DP, 2 green Bazzill cardstocks for foliage, black, red and green Bazzill cardstock, Cuttlebug Birds & Swirls embossing folder, Martha Stewart double edge Double Loops Heart punch, White ribbon colored with RV11, Archival Jet Black ink, Spellbinders Labels 14, Spun Sugar Distress ink, 2 heart brads

6 x 6 top fold card. Stamp Chateau Gateway using Memento Tuxedo Black ink onto white cardstock. Trim image to 5 x 4 inches. Color with copics. Die cut 20 foliage vines of various greens DPs using the Chateau Gateway Die. Arrange around the door. Punch some mini hearts using the MS edge punch (and if you plan you can punch a border to use later) and adhere to vines and 2 for door knobs.   Layer Chateau Gateway image onto 5-1/8 x 4-1/8 inch black cardstock. Cut a 5.5 x 5.5 inch red cardstock and emboss only top 2 inches or so with the Birds & Swirls embossing folder. Adhere Ghateau Gateway image onto bottom portion. Stamp verse using Archival Jet Black ink onto white cardstock. Die cut with Labels 14 and ink edges with Spun Sugar Distress ink. Punch 2 small hole on each side. Color a piece of white ribbon with RV11 and measure center to mark for holes from verse tag. Punch holes in ribbon and attach tag with 2 heart brads. Wrap ribbon around red cardstock. Layer all onto green cardstock and finally
6 x 6

CREATED BY:
GLENDA BROOKS

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3444 Scenic Vista Precut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart Precut Set
Zip Dry Glue

Other: small paper bag, Burgundy ribbon, cream DMC floss, Pink button (Basic Grey), Fiskars Threading Water Punch, Colorbox Chalk Ink: Amber Clay, CharcoalRanger Distress Ink: Frayed Burlap, Fired Brick

Directions: Stamp cityscape onto paper bag (all sides including gusseted sides) using Amber Clay ink. Distress using Frayed Burlap ink. Use Fiskars tool to cut edge of bag. Fold flap over and attach ribbon. Handcut primitive heart. Stamp Cityscape image using Fired Brick ink and black ink for sentiment. Attach floss and button and attach to ribbon using Zip Dry Glue. (Ribbon is removable to allow you to insert/remove contents into/from bag.

CREATED BY:
KERRY URBATCH
Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3367 Vintage Life Background Precut Set
HCPC 3406 Botanical Floral 1 Precut Set
HCPC 3407 Botanical Floral 2 Precut Set
HCPC 3443 Palace Entry Precut Set
HCPC 3448 Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart Precut Set
HCD 702 Decorative Butterfly/Border
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die
Rose Creations
Cuttlebug Machine

Other:Authentique Gather Collection 6”x6” Bundle, Fancy Pants Design, Tim Holtz Distress Inks (Antique Linen, Iced Spruce, Vintage Photo, Wild Honey), Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist (Sunflower), Ranger Liquid Peals (White opal), Ranger Stickles (Diamond), StazOn Archival Ink (Timber Brown, Jet Black), White Signo pen, Sharpie Black pen, sewing machine, rhinestones, crystal glitter

Instructions:Stamp the Dainty Blooms and Birdies Precut Set birds on the bottom right corner of a white cardstock. Randomly stamp the Vintage Life Background Precut Set stamp around the edges of the cardstock and randomly ink around the edges with Vintage Photo distress ink to give the background some color. Color in the birds image with Iced Spruce and Vintage Photo distress ink and add some Diamond Stickles to the image. Distress the edges of the white cardstock, adhere to a brown cardstock and machine stitch a zig zag line all around the edges leaving about half an inch margin from the border. Cut three rectangles measuring 5”x8.5”, 6.25”x7” and 3.5”x10”. Distress the edges and doodle in faux stitched to the first two, machine stitch the third one and adhere to your background as shown. Die cut two 10” border from the Decorative Butterfly/Border die and add behind the top paper layer. Adhere your picture in the middle of the layout and add pattern paper borders in the bottom right side of the picture. Randomly stamp the flourish from the Palace Entry Precut Set around where the flower cluster will be. For the flowers, stamp different size flowers from the Botanical Floral sets onto white cardstock. Die cut them using the matching Spellbinders Rose Creations die and glimmer mist with Sunflower glimmer mist to give them color. While still wet, wrinkle the petals to give them some depth and shape. For the larger flowers, glue two flowers of decreasing size inside the other, staggering the petals. For the center, form a tight bud and place in the center. Lightly ink some Wild Honey distress ink in random spot for dimension. Add some Crystal Glitter to the edges and adhere to the bottom left side of the flower. For the smaller flowers layer the 2 smaller size flowers staggering the petals and curling the top flower’s petals upwards. Finish by adding Diamond Stickles to the edges and adhere them around the larger flowers. Finish the cluster by die cutting different shades of brown leaves from the Spellbinders Rose Creations and smaller black vines from the Decorative Chateau Gate Die set. Die cut the smaller window from the Decorative Chateau Gate Die set in black. Stamp the sentiment onto blue pattern paper and adhere behind the open window. Adhere to the left side of the picture. Finish by adding some butterflies and randomly placed liquid peal dots around the cluster.

CREATED BY:
AMARILYS DORIA

Products Used in This Project:

HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set
HCD 718 Decorative Chateau Gate Die

Other Products Used: Spellbinder Banner die and Lace Doily Accents Die, Seedless Preserves Distress Ink, Copic Markers: E23, E25, E27, C1, C3, E41, E42, Y21, Y26, YG11, YG13, YG95, YG97, B41, B95, V12, V15, Martha Stewart Around the Page Punch, Cream Viva Decor Pearl Pen, ScorBuddy

Directions: Cut a piece of purple DoubleMates cardstock 5 1/4" x 10 1/2" and fold in half. Cut a piece of moss green cardstock 5" square. Punch corners, then punch the borders to make the lacy square. Score lines around the sides with the ScorBuddy. Sand the scored lines. Cut out the arched window from white cardstock. Trace window openings on the center of the green paper with a pencil and cut out slightly larger than the pencil lines with an X-acto knife. Adhere the arched window die cut over the opening. Stamp the scene and the pot of flowers onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Cut out. Stamp "Congratulations" on white cardstock and cut out with a banner die. Leave die over paper and sponge with distress ink, then remove the die. Pop up flowers and banner on the front of the card.   On the inside of the card. Cut out Lace doily border from white cardstock and a dark purple strip of paper 1/2" x 5 1/4" and adhere across the bottom of the card. Adhere scene behind the window cut out, so you can see the picture through the window when the card is closed. Stamp sentiment over the window scene. Add pearls to the front of the card and allow to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door To My Heart PreCut Set
472176 Fancy Tags 2 Shapeabilities

Other Products
5x7 pre-fold card, Cryogen White Cardstock, pattern paper, Memento black ink, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, pop dots
Copic Markers: C1, C3 C5, C7, E00, E21, E51 E33, E35, E37, E47, E08, R02, BG93, G21, YG67, G99, G00

Instructions:
Stamp Gateway and 2 topiaries as shown using Cryogen cardstock and Momento ink, color with the copic markers listed above. Tear around the doorway stamp and ink edges with Vintage Photo, cut out the topiaries and attach pop dots to the backs. Cut a piece of pattern paper �” smaller than the base of the card and a second panel of cardstock �” smaller than that. Layer on base and add the coloured image to the center of the card. Stamp the sentiment on cardstock and cut out using a fancy tag and add to the card using pop dots.

CREATED BY:
JOELLE HABCOX

Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3443 Palace Entry PreCut Set
HCPC 3444 Senic Vista PreCut Set
HCPC 3449 Door to my Heart PreCut Set

Other Products Used: Frayed Burlap Distress Ink Copic Markers: G20, G21, YG61, YG63, E23, E25, R00, R02, E41, E42, RV10, RV11 Labels 4 and Fancy Tags Spellbinder dies

Cut a piece of light tan cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold in half. Stamp the flourish from the Palace Entry set on the four corners of the card with Frayed Burlap Distress Ink. Stamp the Scenic table onto white cardstock and color with Copic Markers. Cut out with the Labels 4 die. Leave the die over the paper and sponge with the distress ink. Remove the die.   Cut out a larger labels 4 die from Peach cardstock. Layer the stamped piece over the peach label with pop dots. Adhere to the front of the card. Stamp sentiment onto white cardstock and cut out with the fancy tag die. Leave the die over the paper and sponge with distress ink. Remove the die and adhere to the bottom of the Label piece. Add cream pearls to the center of the flowers and the fancy tag. Allow to dry.

CREATED BY:
HEIDI ERICKSON

Products Used on This Project
HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set
HCPC 3441 Chateau Gateway PreCut Set

Other: white card stock, brown card stock, Memento ink pad Tuxedo Black, Copic Markers: G28,E29, E25, E08, E04, E18, E31, E33, E37, C3, C1, C5, N3,W3, G12, YG03, YG61, YG06, B000, B95, Y28, 0, Pop Dots, Straight Blade Knife, Cutting Mat.

Cut white card stock at 8”x 10 3/4". Score at 5 3/8” to form card base. Cut brown card stock at 7 7/8”x 5 1/4".   Attach to card base. Cut white card stock at 7 3/4"x 5 1/8”. Attach to card base. Cut white card stock at 5 5/8”x 3 7/8”. Stamp outdoor scene from HCPC 3446 Doorway Trimmings PreCut Set in Tuxedo Black ink. Color image with Copic markers. Attach to the matted card front in the center. Cut a piece of white card stock at 6”x 4 1/4". Stamp Chateau Gateway on white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Color image with Copic Markers. Using a cutting mat and a straight blade knife trim around the door to be able to open the door to reveal outside scene. Stamp a second Chateau Gateway image on a scrap of white card stock with Tuxedo Black ink. Cut out the door part and color it with Copic markers. Attach the door panels to the inside of the door panels on the Chateau Gate way image. Cut a piece of brown card stock at 5 7/8”x 4 3/8”. Mat the colored Gateway image on the brown card stock. Trim out the area of the brown card stock in the area where the doors open. Attach the matted image to the card front using pop dots. Make sure to center it over the colored outdoor image on card front. Stamp two of the potted shrub image on a scrap of white card stock in Tuxedo Black. Color the shrubs with Copic markers. Cut out the two shrubs and add to the on either side of the door image on the card front using Pop Dots.

CREATED BY:
LISA ALLEN
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