21 joyful springtime paper crafting ideas, sneak peek & 2017 design team semifinalists announced!
Hi Friend,
How is your week going! Have you created something beautiful this week?
If you find yourself stuck in a creative rut this week or maybe you have a bunch of stamping goodies and just don't know where to start....you are not weird or abnormal for experiencing this! All of us experience this at some time or another, in fact, in the crafting world we say our creative mojo took a hike:) So regardless of where you find yourself today, we have new inspiration that will not only inspire you, but with the detailed step by step instructions, you can pick out your favorite project and be on your way to creating a beautiful one of a kind project that will not only rejuvenate and de-stress you, but light up the face of a friend who needs to know that you care.....Isn't it fun to be able to brighten a friend's day and see their jaw drop to the floor when they see what you created for them!!!!
Monkeying Around Sneak Peek: We are two weeks (March 8th) away from debuting the Monkeying Around Collection! Mark your calendars so you won't miss a thing and get your preview here: http://hcgo.co/MonkeyingAround
Design Team Semifinalists: Today we are pleased to announce the Heartfelt Creations Design Team Semifinalists. Choosing from such great talent and diversified submissions is very difficult and we appreciate all the applicants that participated in the design team call. Without further ado, here are the semifinalists: Eileen Boomgaarden, Monica Edwards, Shalini Pahwa, Patricia Manhire, Sandra Carey, Ewelina Panka, Robin Clendenning, Carin Heathcote, Melanie Smith, Nancy Hill, Laurie Gibson, Lois De Valk, Inga Popovich, Pamela Korte, Kevin Devine, Janet Saieva, Antoinette Blogg, Els Schutte, Annu Pal, Piyanki Biswas
Vote for your favorite Semifinalists: We would love to have you participate and vote your 5 favorite semifinalists. Review each one of their blogs and then CLICK HERE to submit your vote. Voting ends on March 10th, 2017.
Have a wonderful and creative day, Emma Lou
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Monkeying Around Sneak Peek: We are two weeks (March 8th) away from debuting the Monkeying Around Collection! Mark your calendars so you won't miss a thing and get your preview here: http://hcgo.co/MonkeyingAround
Creative Inspiration of the Week
Easter Flowering Dogwood Chapel
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Gilt Trip Prills, ANC805
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Distress Inks: Peeled Paint; Victorian Velvet; Antique Linen; Shabby Shutters; Seam Binding; Spellbinders Grand Large Labels; Canson water color paper; Maya Road Trinket Pins; white button; natural twine; water brush; Distress Markers: Peeled Paint; Shabby Shutters; broken china; fossilized amber; vintage photo; brushed corduroy, walnut stain, Pollens
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Cut out base using Grand Large Labels on white card. Cut from second die from paper in collection. Foam two together, wrap seam binding around and tie in bow. Stamp chapel twice onto canson water color paper, color using distress markers, on one image just color trees and cut out. On second image colour the background and chapel, attach the trees we colored from first image to add more trees to card. Cut out using the grand label. Cut out a frame using grand label and adhere together, pop on card base. Stamp and cut a dogwood branch, color with distress markers and adhere to bottom of church image as shown. Stamp and cut two sets of 3 set of dogwood and stamp and cut one set of 9 flower dogwood. Cut out two sets of the small leaves and color these with peeled paint. Colour flowers with shabby shutters and antique linen and a couple others with Victorian velvet and antique linen. Mold with stylus and mat; pierce hole for pollen and attach. Adhere glitter; attach flowers to card as shown tucking in leaves. Attach trinket pins add twine to button and adhere. Complete card and detail with more glitter if desired.
Dogwood Floral Branch With Doves
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Ranger distress ink: Bundled sage, Scattered straw, Old paper, Docrafts fine glitter, flower stamens, Ranger liquid pearls: Platinum Pearl, corrugated card, Copics: YG11, B00Y11, Finnabaie glass glitter, Imagine Crafts sheer shimmer paint mist
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Cut a square panel from patterned paper and remove the inner circle to form a frame. Mount onto white corrugated cardstock, then mount whole panel onto white cardstock. Trim to leave a small border. Stamp a flowering dogwood branch. Colour the branch with brown ink, and the leaves in green using a sponge dauber. Use a green copic to add a touch of colour to the petals. Shape with a stylus then adhere across the middle of the frame. Cut a sentiment tag and adhere to the top right of the branch. Stamp and die cut two dove images. Add a touch of pale blue to the tail using a copic marker. Shape and add to the opposite sides of the branch using foam dots. Stamp and die cut some flowering dogwood petals and leaves. Add ink to the petal edges and the leaves with a sponge dauber. Shape with a stylus and layer two petals together to form flowers. Shape a double stamen die cut for the centre, then add additional plastic stamens. Adhere the flowers as shown, with leaves tucked into the edges. Apply paint dots around the edge of the frame. Add fine glitter to the dove tails and flower petals. Once dry, add a coat of glass glitter to the petals. Spray the whole finished card with a gently spray of gold shimmer paint mist.
Altered Dogwood Gift Box
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Small cheese wedge box (laughing cow), white mini ball trim, raspberry sequin trim, rhinestone floral sprigs, diamond stickles, white & light green cardstock, green micro beads, shabby shutters distress ink, Colorbox pink pigment ink, raspberry picot ribbon, Copic Markers: E35, 31, G20, YG63, RV02, & 00, pop-dots
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Cut a strip of pink designer paper 3/4" X 15" long. You will have to splice an extra piece to get the length. Glue ball trim to both long sides of the strip. Trace a circle, using the lid as a guide, onto pink diamond print designer paper and cut out with scissors. Glue ball trim around outside edge. Glue top to lid first then glue strip around edge of lid. If bottom of cheese box has packaging around it just peel it off. Glue sequin trim around edge of lid top and around bottom edge as pictured.
On white cardstock stamp one each of the smaller set of dogwood petals, two sets of each leaf, & two dogwood flower branches using black ink. Cut with matching dies. Using green cardstock cut stamens for each flower. Color flower petals by sponging on Colorbox pink and rich cocoa just in the notches. Color leaves using distress ink. Color floral branches using E35 & 31 for wood, RV02 & 00 for petals and YG63 & G20 for leaves. Using video above shape flowers and add stamens to centers and glue micro beads to tips with glue. Stack double pop-dots to center of lid to give middle flowers some dimension. Snip floral branches in half and arrange flowers, leaves, and branches as pictured, Make a double medium bow and glue among flowers. Glue rhinestone sprigs in to finish the box.
Flowering White Dogwood Branches
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Fantastix Blending Tool, 247027
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Brilliance Ink - Pearlescent Purple, TSBL36
Brilliance Ink - Pearlescent Orchid, TSBL34
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Toffee Crunch, TSMP805
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Other Products: Spellbinders Circles Die; White Cardstock; Memento Dye Ink Pad - Dandelion; Brilliance Ink - Platinum Planet; Art Glitter Ultrafine Transparent - Water Lily and Misty; Want2Scrap 72 Count - Lavender Pearls
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Create a 6" x 6" card base out of white cardstock. Cut a 6" x 6" card front from the Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection and die cut the center image using the coordinating Spellbinders Circles Die. Sponge edge of card front with Olive Grove Ink and adhere to card base with pop dots. Adhere circle die cut directly to card base with Dries Clear Adhesive.
On White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink stamp the Flowering Dogwood Branch from the Flowering Dogwood Branches Stamp Set and stamp a couple flowers and leaves from the Flowering Dogwood Stamp Set. Die cut with coordinating dies. Using sponge daubers and Fantastix color center of flowers with New Sprout Ink, color branches with Toffee Crunch Ink and color leaves with Bamboo and Olive Grove Inks. Shape flowers and branch with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Cut branch as needed and adhere to card front as shown. Using Dries Clear Adhesive add Lettuce Prills to centers of all flowers. On White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink stamp dove from the Flowering Dogwood and Doves Stamp Set and die cut with coordinating die. Color dove with Fantastix and sponge daubers using Dandelion Ink on the beak and feet, Platinum Planet Brilliance Ink on the entire dove, Pearlescent Orchid Ink on the dove's belly and Pearlescent Orchid and Pearlescent Purple on the dove's tail. Shape dove and adhere to card as shown with pop dots. Add Misty Glitter to the dove and Water Lily Glitter to the dogwood flowers and leaves. Cut sentiment from the design paper and sponge edges with Olive Grove Ink and adhere to card, tucking dove's feet under sentiment as shown. Adhere Lavender Pearl to corner as shown.
Flowering White Dogwood Cross Wall Hanging
Spring Bling Prills - 12 Pack, ANC850
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Courage and Strength Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3763
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: BigShot die cutting machine, wooden cross wall hanging, VersaFine Grey Ink, white card stock, Spellbinders Shapeabilities Die - Wreaths, sponge daubers, Memento Dye Ink Pad - Flannel Grey, nail file, pencil, scissors, paper trimmer, water, spritz bottle, glitter glass, pop dots
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Select a light blue patterned paper from within the Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection. Trace the wooden cross onto paper using pencil and cut. Adhere paper to wooden cross with good adhesive and allow to dry. Once dried, use nail file/emery board to smooth paper edges for a finished look around edges. Using a grey ink, stamp one inking of each size of dogwood flowers, two of the flowering dogwood branches, several bunches of leaves, the sentiment as well as one dove image as shown. Color flowers, leaves and branches using several green colored inks and sponge daubers. Die cut all elements. Assemble flowers, some as doubles and leaving some as single blossoms. Trim sentiment and adhere to cross using pop dots. Adhere wreath die cut to cross as shown. Shape and adhere one flowering dogwood branch on top of cross, and one coming across center of cross under sentiment. Create flower clusters as shown, one on the top, in center and bottom of cross. Add in leaf accents where necessary. Add a touch of color to dove using sponge dauber and adhere dove among flower cluster on top of cross. Add Heart of Gold Prills to flower centers. Lastly adhere glitter and glitter glass to flowers.
Flowering Dove Wishes
Spellbinders Tool N' One, 359848
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Ranger: Stardust stickles, Water Mister, Inking foam tool, Bone folder, Water coloring brush, Scissors, Distress Inks: Gathered twigs, Bundled sage, Stormy sky, Peeled paint, Forest moss; Other: Spellbinder dies: S2-082 Sentiments one (Wishes) Misti, Double sided Tape, Double Sided Foam Tape, Cream seam binding ribbon, Scoreboard, Hot glue gun, Aquarelle paper (170gm), Pearl coated cream card stock, Black archival ink
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: The finished size of this card is 5.7" x 5.7" Taking the pearl coated card stock make a tent fold card base. Taking the design paper from the collection cut the paper to measure 5.4" x 5.4" and 4.7" x 4.7". Ink all the edges of the design papers with the gathered twigs ink and inking tool. Wrap the seam binding ribbon around the smaller paper and then adhere both papers to the card base with the 3d double sided foam tape. Make a triple bow from the remaining ribbon. Wet with the water mister then add bundles sage ink to the knot and let the ink spread to the bow ends. Leave to dry. While drying continue making the embellishments.
Stamp, die cut and color the flowers, leaves, doves and dogwood hanging branches. Make an extra dove as the tail is cut away and placed behind the doves so the tail is even fuller. Trim and adhere the hanging branches to the left side under the ribbon band. When the ribbon bow is dry adhere to the ribbon band above the hanging branches. Adhere the doves above the ribbon bow. Adhere the "Wishes" sentiment to the ribbon band to the right of the dove. Adhere the dogwood flowers and leaves across the ribbon bow. To finish the card apply the stickles to the flower petal tips, the flower centers in the flower branches, the flower centers showing in the printed paper and last to the doves swirling feather tails.
Dogwood Heart Wall Hanging
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Distress peeled paint, brush pen ecoline - pink, scrapiniec chipboard, white acrylic paint, glue, Lindy's mist: silver, pink, ballerina from gypsum, ribbon, twine, 3D balls
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: The heart measures 20 x 20 cm is made on a wooden base. It is painted with gesso and stamped in the text style. I made gesso pattern through the mask and dried it. The whole thing is painted with Lindy's mists in different shadows of silver and pink. I stamped flower and leaves stamp from Flowering Dogwood collection. I cut them with proper dies and I painted them with brush pen ecoline in the color of pink. Middles of the flowers are distressed peeled paint. Then I built 3D composition using gauze, 3D cubes, made by me flowers and Scrapiniec chipboards. In the centre there is a ballerina from gypsum. At the end I sprinkled the whole heart with 3D balls and painted.
Dogwood Desk Calendar
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Stamp Mat Pad, D110305
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Guacamole, 71058
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Berrylicious, 71053
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Raindrops on Roses Die, HCD1-743
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Heavy chipboards, Spellbinder's Classic Circle die, Archival Leaf green and Olive Green, Crystal clear glitter, dry floral stems, Dusty Attic chipboard, album rings, eyelets, crop-a-dile, Frosting powder, multi medium matte, Texture paste, White Smooth cardstock, scoreboard, paper trimmer, die cutting machine, UTEE, VersaMark Ink, heat gun, album rings, ribbon, metal keys
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: For flowers, I have used ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Berrylicious ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Guacamole. For pollens, I have used Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe. Leaves are painted using Archival Leaf green and Olive Green.
The Base of the Calendar: The base of the calendar measures 10 1/2" by 8 1/2". Cut 2 pieces of black chipboard of the same size. Mat designer paper from Classic sunflower Collection leaving 1/8th of an inch on all sides. Cut one piece of a black card stock and make a hinge of 1 1/2" x 10 1/2". Score at 3/4". Join both the chipboards with this hinge on top. To make the calendar stand stable on the desk attach it with a lower hinge. The lower hinge measures 6" by 10 1/2". Score at 3/4", 1 1/2", 2 1/4", 3", 3 3/4", 4 1/2", 5 1/4". Crease on all the score points and make mountain and peak hinge. Attach the same to the lower part of both the chipboards. Decorate the front and back with texture paste and stencils. Make two holes on both the sides of calendar leaving equal distance for the rings with the help of crop-a-dile.
Cut 24 pages from white card stock of 7 1/2" by 6". On 12 pages tape down the Decorative edge from Fleur Border Basic Die A and run it under die cutting machine. On rest of the 12 pages, tape down Fleur Border Basic die B and cut them through die cutting machine. Once all the pages are cut stick them together back to back using red tacky tape. The project has the calendar on one side and belly bands and flip folds to hold note tags on the back side. Different pages have different belly bands to hold tags.
All the pages are decorated with glazed Dogwood flowers, sprinkled with crystal clear glitter. For glazing the flowers, apply Versamark clear ink by dabbing the ink pad and sprinkle clear UTEE. Then melt it using the heat gun. Few of the pages have fussy cut images as decorative elements from the designer paper itself. Once all the pages are done, ring them on the calendar base with rings and tie a ribbon bow. Hang metal keys for extra embellishments. For flower bouquet, I have cut 4 circles using Spellbinders Classic circle die and adhered cut outs from Raindrop and Roses die to form the base of the bouquet. For more detailed pictures do visit my site www.rajnichawla.com.
Flowering Dogwood 3D Egg
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Spellbinders Tool N' One, 359848
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Espresso Truffle, TSMP808
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Other Products: White Card Stock, Sweet Sugar Egg Cut File (My Scrap Chick), Distressed Markers (Gathered Twigs, Worn Lipstick and Peeled Paint), Versamark, Rose Quartz Embossing Powder, Worn Lipstick Distressed Ink, Glitter Spray, Micro Glitter Crystal, Ribbon, Stickles and die cutting machine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Start by cutting and assembling the cut file found here according to directions using decorative paper from the Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection.
The branches and vines were stamped on white card stock using Expresso Truffle and and cut with the matching die before coloring with Distressed Markers and a Dove Blending Pen. The Dogwood flowers were stamped on white cardstock with Versamark and heat embossed with Rose Quartz embossing powder and cut with the matching die. They were distressed with Worn Lipstick Ink before shaping the flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. The Dove was stamped on white card stock using Expresso Truffle and cut with the matching die before spritzing with glimmer spray and dusted with Micro Glitter Crystal.
Easter Blessings Dogwood Frame
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Rose Card Stock, Curious Cryogen Metallic card stock, ATG, Copics: RV11, RV13, R14, YG01, YG03, E23, C0, C1, YR68
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Begin with a 6" x 6" rose card base adding the designer paper panel trimmed down to 5 3/4" square. Using Memento Tuxedo black ink and Cryogen metallic card stock, stamp an assortment of Flowering Dogwood petals and leaves, then die cut with the coordinating dies. Also stamp the Dogwood Branches and Dove and die cut them out as well. Color with Copic markers. Center the Dogwood frame on the card adding the Dove in the lower left corner. Using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit, shape the flower petals and leaves, adding to the card base with Designer Dries Clear Adhesive. Trim out the Easter Blessings, back with rose card stock and adhere to card.
Flowering Dogwood Heritage Layout
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: White Cardstock, Ink- CTMH (Blush, Chocolate, Fern), Stampin' Up (Early Espresso), Tombow Adhesives (Mono Aqua, 3D Foam Tape, Mono Permanent), Buttons, Beads, Pearls, Tombow Dual Brush Markers (N00, 992, 977), Hot Glue
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: The green framed patterned paper is the background. Cut a strip of the light blue patterned paper that is 6.75" wide. Cut 2 strips of white cardstock that are 1" x 12". Find and cut out both of the pink border strips. Adhere these layers down the middle of the layout. Find and cut out the 6" x 6" green patterned frame, and adhere near the middle of the layout. Cut a strip of the light patterned paper that is 5" x 10". Tear the bottom edge of this piece on a diagonal, and distress the long edges. Adhere down the middle of the layout from the top using 3D foam tape. Add a strip of pink patterned paper that is 1" x 5" and adhere to the top of the layout. Add a piece of the fussy cut border strip just below the pink patterned paper. Cut a strip of the pink patterned paper that is 1" x 3.5", flag one end and adhere to the top left hand corner. Find and cut out the framed mini journal block, and adhere in the top left hand corner.
Stamp and die cut 4 of the Flowering Dogwood Frame. Stamp and die cut 1 set of the large flowers, and 1 set of the smaller flowers (6). I added colour to the wood part of the frames using dual brush markers. I added colour to the flowers and leaves on the frames using my blender pen and inks. I added colour to the larger flowers and leaves using inks and daubers. I fussy cut out all of the larger flowers on 2 of the frames. I shaped and added these to the remaining 2 frames for dimension. I cut the plain wood bottoms off of both of the frames and created 1 larger frame. I used fussy cut flowers to cover the seam of where the pieces meet in the middle.
I adhered the frame straight to the photo. Adhere to the middle of the layout using 3D foam tape.
Shape and adhere the larger flowers and leaves to the bottom middle portion of the layout, and add one flower to the top let hand corner of the layout. Using liquid adhesive I added beads to the middle of each of the larger flowers.
Add buttons to the top of the layout. Add buttons and pearls around the flower cluster and to the top left hand corner of the layout.
Pink Vellum Easter Dove
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad - Frost White, CB80
Vellum Paper - 10 Sheets, 3-GN2911-F
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: White cardstock, 3d foam squares, Shabby Shutters & Picked Raspberry Distress Ink, white ribbon, sponge dauber
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: My finished card measures 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". To begin the card, cut the white cardstock to 5 1/4" x 10 1/2". Score it at 5 1/4" and fold it in half. Cut a square card panel from the collection. Also you will need to fussy cut the dove from the matching panel included in the collection. Adhere the extra dove into place using 3d foam squares. Stamp the Small Dogwood Petals and Small Dogwood Leaves onto vellum using white ink. Sprinkle with Bridal embossing powder, shake off excess and heat set. Using the matching dies, die cut the flowers and leaves. Use a sponge dauber to add pink and green colors to flowers and leaves. Adhere leaves and flowers into place as shown. Die cut the ticket sentiment and adhere to card using 3d foam squares. Wrap ribbon and tie into a square knot. Adhere these panels to card base to complete the card.
Victorian Dogwood Envelope Card
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Darice Adhesive Foam Strips, D120601
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Embossing Powder - White, RPEJ685
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Vellum Paper - 10 Sheets, 3-GN2911-F
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Enchanted Mum Bouquet Die, HCD1-769
Elegant Border Basics Die, HCD1-7121
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Delicate Border Basics Die, HCD1-7118
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Archival inks- Pink Peony, leaf green, Embossing ink pad, Victorian lady image, Spellbinders Die Botanical Bliss label 54 decorative element, Archival ink-jet black
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: Make the envelope card base first. Cut a white card stock measuring 6" by 7". Cut a panel from white card stock measuring 6" by 6". Cut it diagonally to get two triangles. Score at 1/4 inch on one side. Cut border dies for card triangles and one for the inside back panel. Cut the pattern paper to the size of the envelope insert using the border die. Adhere inside the back. Attach the two triangles on either side. Attach the border as shown. Distress the borders with pink peony ink.
Stamp the dogwood flower and leaves images on vellum using embossing ink. Add white embossing powder and heat set. Cut with coordinating die. Apply the pink shade on the dogwoods and green ink on the leaves. Shape the flowers a little on flower shaping tool kit. Add the green center and add prills. For a more detailed view, follow Emma Lou's video on making Dogwoods here. Add glue and adhere super fine glitter to the flowers and leaves.
For the insert, cut the spellbinders die and adhere the lady's image. Add flowers and leaves along with the swirls from Mum die. Stamp the doves and cut with coordinating die. Add a little pink or blue colour and adhere glitter on top. Add the doves on the card as shown. Cut out the sentiments from pattern paper. Put the insert inside the envelope.
Pink Dogwood Branch Oval
Eyelet Oval Die, HCD1-776
Decorative Oval Die, HCD1-762
Delicate Border Basics Die, HCD1-7118
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Brilliance Ink - Pearlescent Coral, TSBL32
Bright Ideas Prills - 12 Pack, ANC852
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Pins Kit, PIN6
12 x 12 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP3-452
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Spectrum Aqua: Kiwi, Watermelon, cypress, bison, soft red, black ranger archival ink, Ribbon, water brush
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: Cut the base card from white cardstock 5" x 7" base. Cut the decorative patterned paper 4 3/4" x 6 3/4" and glue down to base. Line the delicate border dies up together and cut out a running border. Ink the border with the coral ink. Add to the top of the card as shown using foam glue dots. Cut out the decorative oval die with green patterned paper and attach to the center of the card with two stacked glue foam dots for more dimension. Stamp the branch on white card stock using the archival ink. Color the image with the spectrum aqua pencils and blend with a waterbrush. Cut out with oval die from the eyelet die set and ink the edges with the coral ink. Glue down over the decorative oval already on the card using dries clear glue. Stamp 4 clusters of flowers with the black ink, and 3-4 small leaves and 2 large leaves on white card stock. Color in the flower with spectrum aqua pencils using the watermelon on the base of the flowers with soft red on the tips, kiwi in the center of the flowers and kiwi and cypress on the leaves. Blend them with the waterbrush and then spritz them with water and watch this video on how to create their shape. Glue the flowers down around the card as shown, three on the top, five on the colored panel and then three on the bottom over the top of a ribbon bow. Finish off the flowers with the ribbit prills.
Rose Shaped Dogwood Floral
Classic Leaf Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3546
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Classic Leaf Die, HCD1-736
Regal Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-779
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Other Products: Tim Holts Distress Inks: Moss Green, Tattered Rose, Old Paper, white cardstock, Spellbinders Beaded ovals
Watch this video https://youtu.be/wF0ka1vdK7Q to learn how to create flowers in a rose shape. Watch this video for tips on using decorative border dies https://youtu.be/Ms-PmK7svGI.
Instructions: Card measures 5" x 6". Cut the panel with orange preprinted dogwood flowers from the paper collection. Die cut your choice of border using the Regal boards and Pocket die set. I used some green paper from the collection. Center the panel onto the card base and tuck the borders on each side of the panel. Now I used a an oval Spellbinder's die to die cut the focal image, also from the paper collection. Center on the card.
Now, stamp and die cut enough of the petals to make 3 flowers. I used Tattered Rose Distress Ink to stamp the petals onto white card stock and shaded with Old Paper. The leaves were stamped onto green paper from the collection with Moss Green and then the edges were shaded with some distress ink. Arrange the flowers and leaves over the oval panel.
I used "Hello Spring" sentiment and placed a flat-back bead on each corner of the card. Finished with some Stickles in Star Dust.
White Dogwood Window
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rhubarb Stalk, TSMP301
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Embossing Enamel - Aged Ivory, FREG030
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Guacamole, 71058
Lettuce Entertain You Prills, ANC814
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Botanic Window Die, HCD1-7100
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Other Products: White Cardstock, Canson Watercolor Paper, VersaMark Ink, half pearls, London Fog Memento Ink
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: My card size is 6" X 6". Make card base and cover with one of the 6" X 6" card fronts from the paper collection. Stamp and cut out the dove and add glue and glitter then set it aside to dry. I chose one of the papers and stamped and then cut out the leaves. Stamp, emboss, cut out and color the Dogwood flowers from watercolor paper. I used the Dove Blender pen and memento ink to add color to the petals. I spritzed the back of the flowers with water and shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Shape the centers and glue onto the flowers and then add prills to the center. I wanted the prills a shade deeper so I poured some out onto my Guacamole ink pad and rolled them around with my finger. They take color well. Next I cut out the window die and glued it down onto my card front. I decided where I wanted the flowers and leaves and then glued them down. Next I added some color to the little dove using the Dove blender pen and the London Fog ink. Now shape the little dove with a stylus from the flower shaping kit and added a double dot to the back of him to pop it up from the rest of the card. I added the half pearls to the window die and then added some glitter to the crosses and the dove in the upper right hand corner of my card.
Trailing Dogwood Friendship Layout
Minnie Pearls Prills, ANC803
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Butterfly Medley Die, HCD1-759
Butterfly Medley Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3650
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Other Products: Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine, StazOn Archival Ink (Jet Black), Distress Ink (Peeled Paint, Forest Moss), Tim Holtz Paper Distresser, embossing tool, Silhouette Cameo for title, liquid pearls, Want 2 Scrap pearls
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Trim two 4" x 6" pattern papers and two pre-printed tags from the Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection and distress the edges. Die cut a border from the Fleur Border Basics Die on white cardstock and mat a pre-printed strip of pattern paper over it. Add these layers on a 12" x 12" sheet of pattern paper. Add your photo over it. Stamp the dogwood flowers, leaves, branch and butterflies on white cardstock. Die cut using their matching die and ink the flowers and leaves in green to give them a little bit of color. Shape the flowers and add Minnie Pearl Prills to their center. Add glitter to everything and set aside to dry. Once dry, add flower cluster to bottom left corner and top right corner of picture. Add large Want 2 Scrap pearls to opposite photo corners and liquid pearls to the clusters. Finish by adding a title to the layout.
Twisted Pop Up Easter Card
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Dark Brown, 71035
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Pins Kit, PIN6
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: White and Black card stock, Pilot Gold marker, Foam Dots, Spellbinders Oval Classic
Instructions: For instructions on how to make this card base see here. This card is 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". For the front I used one of the card fronts from the paper collection and placed a black oval on top of the oval that was on the card front. Stamped the Dove on white card stock with the Dark Brown ink, cut it out, used Foam Dots and added to the black oval. Added glitter to the Dove and set aside to dry. I then followed the instructions on how to make the inside, again I used the paper from the collection, the small tag pieces worked great for this, I trimmed down to 2 1/2" x 3 1/3", ran the Pilot Gold Marker along all four edges. I also place paper at the top and bottom. Stamped the sentiment and finished to card as instructed.
Pink Dogwood Frame Card
Shell White Microfine Transparent Glitter, 741
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Spellbinders Tool N' One, 359848
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Stamp Mat Pad, D110305
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, White (Recollections), burgundy; Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Quick Quotes Razzberry; Accessories: Stampin Up Framed Tulips Embossing Folder, Avocado Liquid Pearls, Clear Wink of Stella, ribbon, Bow-Easy Tool, adhesive pearl, glue dots, Scotch Mounting Tape, die cutting machine, mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Deco Pink, Hot Pink, Processed Red, Black Raspberry, Kelp Green, Marine Green
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Card Measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2". Cut burgundy cardstock 5 1/2" x 8 1/2", score at 4 1/4" and fold to make card base. Cut white cardstock 4 1/16" x 5 5/16", emboss with folder, stamp sentiment from Dogwood Chapel Set on lower right and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape.
Stamp on Solar White with Onyx Black Ink the floral frame (Flowering Dogwood Branches Set) and an assortment of flowers and leaves (Flowering Dogwood Set). Color images with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Lightly spray backs of images with water and shape with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Ink edges of flowers with Razzberry Ink. Add floral frame to card using Scotch Mounting Tape as pictured. Add Avocado Liquid Pearls to flower centers on frame. Make multi-loop bow using ribbon and Bow-Easy Tool and add to top right of frame using glue dots. Add pearl to center of bow.
White Embossed Flourished Dove
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Double Dots 100pc. -3D Foam Circles, DDOTS
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Dark Brown, 71035
Funnel Tray, 359503
Stamp Mat Pad, D110305
Stamp Positioner Kit, 387623
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Pins Kit, PIN6
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Border Essentials Die, HCD1-783
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Branches Die, HCD1-7130
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Branches Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3774
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: Pale Blue card stock, Cool Metallic paper, Bling, Spellbinders Petite Ovals small dies, Scalloped oval small dies, Prismacolor pencils: 928, 912, 1003, Cuttlebug embossing folder
Instructions: Prepare your card base 5" x 7". Layer a piece of the Metallic sheet which you have embossed on top making sure it's 1/8 of an inch smaller. Use the piece of the pale blue making 2 1/2" x 4 7/8" and run it through using the border die on both sides, use Double Dots and adhere to card. Cut a piece of the Metallic 1 1/2" x 4 7/8" and adhere to the top of that. Glue some bling on the top and bottom as shown.
Stamp the leaves (stamp and cut out 2), Dove and sentiment on the pale blue card stock with the Dark Brown ink. Color the Dogwood and Branch with the pencils and cut out. Fussing Cut parts off from the second one and pop dot them in place as shown. Cut the ovals out, use more Double Dots and adhere to card. Highlight the Dove, cut out and add to the oval. Use the stamp positioner and stamp the sentiment, cut out and adhere to the card with Double Dots. Use some of the branch that was left and slide it under both the top and bottom of the oval as shown. To finish the card add glitter to the flowers, leaves and Dove.
White Easter Crosses
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Olive Pastel, 71012
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Dogwood Chapel Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3776
Other Products: White card, silver embossing powder, Gems from my stash
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Cut white card 6" by 6", score with score board, draw a hexagon on white card and make a frame. Then on another white card stamp the crosses on the hill in Archival Watering can, then place behind frame you have made. Stamp and heat emboss flower, mold using the flower kit and arrange around frame. Then last of all stamp and heat emboss Doves and arrange round frame and add a bit of Glamour Dust.
Vintage Dogwood Crosses
Go Man Go Prills, ANC818
Sizzix Vagabond 2 With Solo Wafer-Thin Die Adapter, 532423-KIT
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Pins Kit, PIN6
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Espresso Truffle, TSMP808
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Other Products: White 120 lb. card stock, X-Press It card stock, dark brown and green card stock, handmade paper from Laos, white card stock, green cardstock, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, sponge dauber, paper trimmer, double sided tape, Star Dust Stickles, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers: YG40, YG61, E51, E52, E44, Y11, Y15
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: Create a top-fold 5 1/2" x 5 1/2" card with 120 lb. white card stock. Cut base layer from a rich chocolate color at 5 1/4" x 5 1/4". Select the designer paper from the Flowering Dogwood Collection and cut at 5" x 5". Adhere the layers with double sided tape.
Stamp the small dogwood flowers with Memento Espresso Ink on X-Press It or any copic comparable paper. Color the small flowers with the following Copic color combo - E51, E53, E44, Y11 and Y15. The edges were sponged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. The large dogwood flowers were stamped on handmade paper from Laos. (A special gift from a friend but you can try this technique with any specialty paper you may have.) I used Espresso Truffle Ink. The flowers were cut using the coordinating die. The flower centers are die cut from green card stock. The edges of the small flowers were sponged with Espresso Truffle Ink and Olive Grove Ink. The leaves were stamped and sponged with Olive Grove Ink. The flowers and leaves were lightly misted on the underside with water and a mini mister and shaped using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit.
Prills were applied to the center of some of the flowers. Star Dust Stickles were lightly applied to one side of each cross for embellishment.