Stuck creatively? Creative inspiration and a new video for you!
Hi Friend,
Happy Spring! How is your week going.....has it been a flurry of busyness or have you had time to create something beautiful? I always find that regardless of what's happening in everyday life, taking time to sit down and create something in the evening is so relaxing. What do you like about creating handmade cards and projects? I would love to hear your thoughts, you can do so by leaving a comment below.
Today we are bringing you new creative inspiration that will bring a smile to your face and inspire you to create your next one of a kind project! Due to popular request, we are launching a brand new video tutorial to show you how to create EZ Backgrounds with stamps, decorative border dies and sentiment dies....be the first to watch it here: https://youtu.be/F66dYDZ2wUI
Have a wonderful week and Happy Creating, Emma Lou
I loved the colors and versatility and how you can use stamps from different groupings and they all come together amazingly. The cards created with Heartfelt are truly treasures. love all the products. -Jennifer
Everything matches and co-ordinates; great value because you have several sets that can be used in the one die...LOVE that you can cut out heaps of flowers in one pass with one die. HC Collections make it easy for everybody, regardless of skill or artistic talent, to create lovely cards and layouts. -Juliette Hendry
I love each collection of stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations that I have purchased. People tell me they save my cards from year to year. Should get the monkey collection tomorrow. Can hardly wait. Cards for the grandsons! -Katherine Martin Clark
I have had more fun with this set! Beauty and cuteness all in one! -Fran Gumprecht
I ordered the snow kissed collection and absolutely love it! The snowmen and pine trees are such a beautiful addition to any winter card. The matching paper collection makes it so easy to create beautiful cards. -Connie Stalcup
Heartfelt makes it so easy to make flowers! They are so easy to assemble. The papers are gorgeous and the right weight. -Marilyn Hale
Creative Inspiration of the Week
Birthday Monkey Trio
3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz, 3D1844
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral, 71006
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Peanut Brittle, TSMP802
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 6, HCDA1-449
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Elegant Border Basics Die, HCD1-7121
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Cream Cardstock, White Cardstock, Art Institute Clementine Ultrafine Glitter, Dimensional Adhesive, Paper Trimmer, Scissors, & Die Cutting Machine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/_hKYNB1CUyw for EZ Coloring Tips with the Stack N Store Precision Daubers.
Instructions: To create card base, cut cream cardstock to 8 1/2" x 5 1/2". Score and fold at 4 1/4". Cut yellow Monkeying Around paper to 4" x 4 1/2" size. Cut light green Monkeying Around paper to 4 1/4" x 4", diecut Fleur Basic border from top and bottom. Using from Elegant Border Basics, diecut Happy Birthday from light green panel. Sponge edges of card base, yellow panel and light green panel with Cantaloupe ink. Pop up Happy Birthday letters and sponge with Cantaloupe. Attach yellow panel directly onto card base. Attach light green panel with dimensional adhesive.
Stamp 2 plumeria borders from HCPC-3777 Palm Tree & Monkeys, monkeys and palm branch from HCPC-3778 Monkeying Around stamp set in Tuxedo Black onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies. Sponge palm leaf with New Sprout in the center and Bamboo Leaves on the edges. Use Cantaloupe for plumerias and Rose Coral in the centers. Use New Sprout and Bamboo Leaves on the plumeria leaves. Cut off extra hanging monkey. For monkeys hair, use Peanut Brittle and Rich Cocoa, face and extremities with Desert Sand and a touch of ColorBox Rose Coral on cheeks. Use Cantaloupe for bananas.
Shape plumeria borders, monkeys and palm leaf. Cut palm leaf into half lengthwise and attach underneath along the top left and bottom right of light green panel. Attach monkeys and plumeria borders as shown. Use Dries Clear glue along with glitter to add sparkle over plumerias, leaves, and Happy Birthday. After glue has dried, add a touch of Rose Coral to the tips of each Happy Birthday letter for a two tone color effect. Add droplets of Crystal Lacquer to monkey eyes.
Adventure Of A Lifetime Picture Frame
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 6, HCDA1-449
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Wood picture Frame, white & olive green cardstock, Distress ink Mowed Lawn, Copic markers: E00, 000, 04, 79, 74, 71, Y11, 21, YR24, RV000, YG03, 63, sequin trim, natural & ivory twine, pop-dots, pencil, & scissors
Instructions: Take backing out of heart picture opening. Lay frame face down on back side of chosen paper and trace around frame and inside heart with pencil. Cut edges and cut heart opening out with scissors. Glue to front of wood frame. You can cut 3/8" strips of designer paper and glue around edges of frame if you wish. Glue sequin trim around edges of frame and heart. Add picture to frame & turn down tabs on back to keep in place.
Stamp one of each monkey images and 12 bananas onto white cardstock with black ink. Stamp three small and four large leaves onto green cardstock with black ink. Die cut leaves with matching die and ink center vein and edges with mowed lawn ink using a dauber. Shape leaves using 8mm tip from flower shaping kit. Color all monkeys faces and feet using E00 & 000. Cheeks using RV000, and mouths using E04. Color fur using E79, 74, & 71. Use YG03 & 63 to color vines and banana stalk. Color all bananas using Y11, 21, & YR24. Cut monkeys and bananas with matching dies. Fold tips of leaves under and glue in place in upper right corner. Shape monkey bodies using the 8mm tip of shaping tool. Attach monkeys with pop-dots as pictured. using glue and pop-dots as needed, pile bananas in lower left corner. Cut a tag from paper pad with matching die, Hand cut a yellow mat from designer paper from paper collection. Add to frame with pop-dots. Make a many loop bow from both colors of twine and glue to upper right corner. Add a banana to knot with a pop-dot to complete the project.
Relaxing Monkey Sign
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
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Other Products: White Card Stock, Brown Card Stock, Yellow Card Stock, Chipboard, Versafine Vintage Sepia, Pebbles Chalks, Distressed Inks (Ground Expresso, Worn Lipstick, Squeezed Lemonade and Peeled Paint), Sparkle Mod Podge, Quickie Glue Pen, Micro Glitter Crystal, 3D Foam Dots and die cutting machine
Instructions: Start by creating your sign base using several layers for strength. I used several layers of Chipboard followed by a layer of brown card stock and finally panels cut from the Monkeying Around Paper Collection. The sign and Relax sentiment were found on the internet in various locations and tweaked to fit my sign.
All the images, except for the flowers, were stamped on white card stock using Versafine Vintage Sepia ink and die cut with the matching dies before coloring with Pebbles Chalks and a combination of Desert Sand and Work Lipstick distress inks which were applied with a Dove Blender Pen. The Palm Trees and Banana Leaves were distressed with Peeled Paint and Ground Expresso before brushing with Mod Podge for extra stiffness. The flowers were stamped on white card stock using Expresso Truffle and die cut with the matching die before coloring with a Dove Blender Pen and Squeezed Lemonade ink. A bit of sparkle was added with a Quickie Glue Pen and Micro Glitter Crystal.
Fun Times Monkey Trio
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Stamp Mat Pad, D110305
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, White (Recollections); Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Green Tea (Quick Quotes); Accessories: Spellbinders Standard Circles Large, button, Tobacco Seam Binding, Brown Burlap String, Bow-Easy Tool (Really Reasonable Ribbon), glue dots, Scotch Mounting Tape, Pebbles Chalks - blue, green, pink, mineral spirits, Prismacolor Pencils: Sepia, Espresso, Black, Putty Beige, Olive Green
Instructions: Card measures 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Cut white cardstock 5 1/2" x 11", score at 5 1/2" and fold to make card base. Cut 6" x 6" card panel from designer paper, trim down to 5 1/4" x 5 1/4" as shown, die cut center circle using Standard Circles Large Die, ink edges with Green Tea Ink and set aside.
Stamp monkey image on Solar White with Onyx Black and color with pencils using mineral spirits. Using Pebbles Chalks to color monkey "cheeks" with pink and fill in white space around image using blue and green chalks. Trim image down so it fits behind card panel mat and adhere together.
Wrap Tobacco Seam Binding around mat/image as pictured and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape. Make a 3-loop bow using Bow-Easy Tool and add as pictured using glue dots. Thread button with Brown Burlap String and add to bow center with glue dots. Die cut sentiment tag from designer paper using matching die from Luggage and Tags Die Set. Ink edges with Green Tea Ink, shape with pencil to curl and add as pictured.
Lounging Monkey
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Regal Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-779
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Other Products: Cuttlebug Die Cutting Machine, StazOn Archival Ink (Jet Black), Prismacolor Pencils (PC901, PC908, PC912, PC927, PC945, PC947, PC1003, black), Odorless Mineral Spirits, embossing tool, liquid pearls
Watch this video for tips on using decorative border dies https://youtu.be/Ms-PmK7svGI.
Instructions: Trim a pre-printed card front and add to a 6" x 6" white card base. Stamp the monkey sipping a drink from the Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set on white cardstock and color with Prismacolor Pencils. Stamp the sentiment to the top left side of the image. Add glitter to highlight the hat, drink and sand and a few liquid pearls around the edges and set aside to dry. Stamp two flower borders, color with Prismacolor Pencils and die cut using their coordinating die. Add glitter and set aside to dry. Die cut two borders from the Regal Borders and Pockets Die. Add the colored image to the center of the card and tuck in the two borders, one on top and the other in the bottom. Also add a 6" x 4" strip of brown cardstock being the monkey image. Finish by adding a flower border on either side of the colored image.
Bananas Monkey Trio
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Toffee Crunch, TSMP805
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Espresso Truffle, TSMP808
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Olive Grove, TSMP708
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Other Products: Spellbinders Nestabilities labels twenty-two, white and black card stock
Instructions: Cut the card base from the white paper card stock using the Nestabilities die cut. Make sure you set the die just a little bit over the edge so it cuts a card base. Fold top part of the card in half, this will create a sort of Z card.
Now from the paper collection cut 2 shape panels, 1 from the white card stock and 1 from the black card stock. Add one of the panels to the inside of the card, then cut another panel from the smaller die from white card stock and center this onto the card.
Using the Luggage and Tags Die, cut one of the sentiments from the paper collection and attach it to the upper corner of the panels.
Now, cut the black and white panels in half and adhere them so that they give the one panel from the collection a "layered" look.
Next, stamp, color and die cut the monkeys, bananas and palm tree and adhere them to the center of the card panels.
Hanging Monkey Tag
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rhubarb Stalk, TSMP301
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Tag, Canson Watercolor Paper, Walnut Stain Distress Ink, Zig Clean Color Real Brush Markers in 071 Flesh, 072, Beige, 028 Pale Pink, 026 Light Pink and 050 Yellow, Water Brush, Scor-Tape, Dimensional Tape, White Seam Binding, Green Cardstock
Instructions: My Tag is 4" X 8 1/2". Pick a piece of the paper collection and distress the edges then glue to the tag. I used some of the Bamboo Leaves to go around the edges of the tag before I added the paper. Stamp, cut out and color the palm tree, monkeys, the banana and the flowers. Decide where they look the best on your tag and glue them down. I cut the sentiment out of the paper and backed it with a piece of green cardstock to make a sign. I used the dimension tape to adhere it to the top of the tag. Next I cut a piece of white seam binding and sprayed it with water then I rubbed the Rhubarb Stalk ink onto my craft mat and then swirled the seam binding through. When it achieved the color I wanted, I scrunched it up and laid it aside to dry. Once dry I tied the bow and used Scor-Tape and glue to hold it down. Next I tied a piece of the colored seam binding in the hole at the top.
Hammock Monkey Floral And Palms
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Darice Adhesive Foam Strips, D120601
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Fleur Border Basics Die, HCD1-7120
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Zig markers: dark brown, light pink, light green, pale yellow; archival ink: plum and leaf green; pollens, distress ink: aged mahogany and peeled paint; twine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: Prepare a card base that measures 7.5" x 6" from white card stock. Cut border diecuts in white card stock using border dies. Follow the combination as shown on the card.
Cut pattern paper and using border dies, cut out the front panel. Distress the edges with distress inks. Align the border as shown and adhere with clear glue. Add two tags as inserts under the mat layer. Add twine to the tags.
Stamp wildwood flowers with plum ink and cut with coordinating die. Colour with plum and leaf green inks and mold on flower shaping tool kit. Arrange all the leaves and flowers on the centre of the card front and put the monkey on swing image in the centre.
The stamped image of the monkey is painted with Zig markers and cut with coordinating die. Adhere the monkey in the centre of the flower arrangement. Add the sentiment from the paper stack.
Relaxing Monkey With Borders
Classic Border Basics Die, HCD1-7119
Delicate Border Basics Die, HCD1-7118
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Other Products: Peeled Paint, Mowed Lawn, Salty Ocean & Mustard Seed Distress Inks, Black Achival ink, Koi Waterbrush, Gansai Tambi Watercolors, Ebosser, Martha Stewart scoreboard, post-it-notes, Memory Box Stencil Rhapsody, Clarity Brushes, white, brown & watercolor cardstock & adhesive
Watch this video https://youtu.be/IDC6cnO7OZI for tips on using the border basics dies.
Instructions: Take a piece of 4" x 5" watercolor cardstock & stamp the image from Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set with Black Archival ink. Color it using Gansai Tambi Watercolors & Koi Waterbrush. Die cut the bottom border with Classic Border Basics Die. Adhere it to the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" card base as shown. Die cut the bottom border of the card front with Delicate Border Basics Die.
Adhere a piece of pattern paper from Monkeying Around Paper Collection on the inside of the card. Die cut another border with Delicate Border Basics Die & white cardstock & adhere to the inside of the card as shown.
Beach Relaxing Monkey
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Stamp Mat Pad, D110305
5pc. Acrylic Block Set, SUAH05
8.5 x 11 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP2-451
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Other Products: Cocoa card stock, X-Press It Blending Card Stock, double sided tape, acrylic paint, small paintbrush, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers: E40, E41, E43, E44, Ef9, R20, R22, Y23, Y35, YR24, B24, B21, Y03, Y00, R21, E50, E51, E54, E49, B29, B18, B16, B14, B00, B000, E83, E53, E52, E50, paper trimmer, sponge dauber, 70% alcohol, scrap of terry cloth
Instructions: Cut an 11" x 8 1/2" white card stock at 4 1/2" using portrait orientation. Score at 5 1/2" to create a top-folding card. Cut a base layer from a dark brown card stock measuring 4" x 5 1/4" and adhere to the card base.
Stamp the Relaxin' Monkey image using Memento Tuxedo black Dye Ink on some Copic compatible paper. I used X-Press It. The image was colored using the following color combos: Monkey E40, E41, E43, E44, Ef9, R20, R22 and texturized 70% alcohol and terry cloth; Straw Hat - Y23, Y35, YR24 and texturized with 70$ alcohol and terry cloth; Straw umbrella, B24, B21, Y03, Y00, R20, R21; Wood chair - E50, E51, E54, E49; Sky and water- B29, B18, B16, B14, B00, B000; Sand - E83, E53, E52, E50; White Caps and wave foam - white acrylic paint.
The white caps and waves were applied with white acrylic and a small brush. Texture was applied to the monkey with 70% alcohol and a scrap of terry cloth.
Trim the focal image to 3 3/4" x 5". Sponge the edges with Memento Rich Cocoa Dye Ink and adhere the focal image to the brown layer. Many members of our community ask for clean and simple cards, so here is a clean and simple card that can easily go through standard mail.
Bananas Over You Slider Card
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz, 3D1844
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: Paper: aquarelle paper 170gm, Crafters Companion Hint of Gold 300gm, Cream or white cardstock; Double-sided foam tape, Double sided tape, Glue dots, Archival ink jet black, Stickles stardust, Yellow ribbon; Coloring: Spectrum Noir Color Pencils: 047, 102, 100, 008, 026, 101, 098, 009, 016, Winsor & Newton Oil Color solvent, Blending stumps
Instructions: This card when completed measures 7" x 8 1/4". The measurements to make this card are as follows. The card base: 11 5/8" x 8 1/4", make folds at 7" and 9 5/16" along the longer edge. The card foot will then measure 2 5/16" x 8 1/4" when the folds are folded into hill and valley folds. Cut the card front, 6 11/16" x 5 1/2" the slider 2 3/4" x 4 1/4". The slider stay: 4 1/4" x 2 3/4". Taking the design paper from the paper collection, cut matting for the card foot, card front, slider and card background about 1/8" smaller than the base. Adhere this to the card base. Cut the second design paper matting for the card front about 1/4" smaller than the card base. Adhere this with 3d foam tape or squares.
Taking the slider, adhere only up to a half of an inch of the top of the slider to the center of the card base background. Taking the slider stop, place this on the back of the card front so the slider will slide up and down to allow the card to stand and lye flat. This slider allows the card to stand without falling when loaded with 3d embellishments. Find the sentiment in the paper collection, cut and adhere to the center of the card front with foam squares.
Stamp, color and die cut all the images from the collection. Cut 4-6 die cuts extra to make into chipboard by adhering in layers. Color as follows using Spectrum Noir Color Pencils: Palm Branches: 047, 102, Monkey: 100, 008, 026, 101, 098, Flowers: 009, and Bananas: 016. Place and adhere two layers of yellow ribbon across the foot of the card. Arrange and adhere in place all the self-made chipboard images as seen on the card photo. Add stickles to the flowers and crystal lacquer to the bananas and palm branches to finish the card.
Monkey Get Well Frame Card
Tu Tu Pink Prills, ANC811
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Cut Mat Create 2B Die, HCD2-752
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Other Products: Ranger distress ink: Forest Moss, Old Paper, Victorian Velvet, white cardstock
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Fold a 6" x 6" card base. Cut a large square panel from patterned paper and adhere to the card base. Remove the inner frame using the Cut Mat Create die. Cut a 5 1/2" square panel from yellow background paper. Distress the edges and adhere to the inside of the card. Hand cut a set of eight large leaves from patterned paper. Arrange six of them around the top right of the card, and two on the bottom left. Die cut a pre-printed hanging monkey from patterned paper and adhere hanging from the leaves within the frame. Stamp some leaves and the palm tree and die cut. Ink with two shades of green. Shape with a stylus. Cut the trunk away from the tree, and the leaves into three sections. Tuck all pieces in among the large leaves on the top of the card. Stamp two sets of floral branches and die cut. Ink with distress inks, then cut into separate flowers. Shape with a stylus and adhere among the leaves. Add mini prills to the flowers centres. Die cut a large monkey image from pre-printed paper. Shape with a large ball stylus then adhere to the bottom left of the card using a double layer of foam dots. Stamp a sentiment onto a strip of patterned paper. Ink the edges and adhere to the inside of the card using foam dots so that the monkey will hang beside it.
Monkey Fun Shadowbox
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkeying Around Die, HCD1-7133
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Monkeying Around Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3778
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Dove Blender Kit, 241159
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
6" x 6" Foldout Cards-Kraft, HCCF1-445-3
Other Products: Primsacolor Pencils: 943; 916; 927; 928; 946; 910; 1074; 1096
Watch this video https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo for tips on using foldout cards, shadowbox and the border basics dies.
Instructions: Prepare your shadow box, I also covered the sides of mine. Choose the background you want for the inside, adhere to the back of the box to keep it in place. Stamp all images on White card stock with Dark Brown ink, cut out, color with the pencils. Adhere in and around the box as shown. To finish add the sentiment that was cut out with the A1 cut Mat and Create Die.
Monkeying Around Scene
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
Spring Bling Prills - 12 Pack, ANC850
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal, TSMP602
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Peanut Brittle, TSMP802
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Cut Mat Create 1A Die, HCD2-749
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Monkey Antics Die, HCD1-7134
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkey Antics Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3779
Other Products: White Cardstock; ArtGlitter Ultrafine Transparent Glitter - Water Lily, Ensalada and Acorn; Memento Dye Ink Pad - Dandelion; Want2Scrap 72 Count - Turquoise Rhinestones
Instructions: Create an A2 side folding card out of white cardstock. Cut an A2 card front from the Monkeying Around Paper Collection and die cut the center with the Cut Mat Create 1A Die. Sponge edge of A2 card front with Dandelion Memento Ink and adhere to card base with pop dots. Adhere die cut rectangle directly to card base with Dries Clear Adhesive. Cut sentiment from design paper. Sponge edges of sentiment with Teal Zeal Ink and adhere to card as shown with pop dots.
On White Cardstock with Tuxedo Black Ink stamp the coconut from the Monkey Antics Stamp Set and stamp the palm tree from the Palm Tree and Monkeys Stamp Set. Die cut with coordinating dies. Using sponge daubers and Fantastix color the coconut and the coconuts on the tree using New Sprout and Peanut Brittle Memento Inks, the trunk with Desert Sand and Rich Cocoa Memento Inks and the palm branches with Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout Inks. Shape coconut and palm tree with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Cut palm tree and adhere palm tree and coconut to card as shown with pop dots and Dries Clear Adhesive. Adhere Lemon Chiffon Prills from the Spring Bling Prills Set to the flower centers on the design paper with Dries Clear Adhesive. With Dries Clear Adhesive and the fine metal tip add Water Lily Glitter to the flowers, Ensalada Glitter to the leaves and Acorn Glitter to the monkeys. Adhere Turquoise Rhinestones to sentiment.
Fairy Garden Gateway
Funnel Tray, 359503
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Hot Mama Prills, ANC821
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rouge, 71015
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Teal Zeal, TSMP602
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 6, HCDA1-449
Botanic Orchid Wishes Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3744
Wildwood Cottage Accents Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3772
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3770
Wildwood Cottage Accents Die, HCD1-7128
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Die, HCD1-7126
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274
Other Products: White cardstock, dimensional adhesive, scissors, diecutting machine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/_hKYNB1CUyw for EZ Coloring Tips with the Stack N Store Precision Daubers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/g8WLXE8hLRk for techniques using the Wildwood Cottage Collection.
Instructions: Cut white cardstock to 10" x 7". Score and fold at 5". Cut Wildwood Cottage paper to 6 3/4" x 4 3/4" size. Sponge edges of panel with Teal Zeal ink and attach onto card base. Stamp 'For My Friend' in the same ink onto card as pictured.
Stamp gate, bird bath, wheelbarrow, stone pathway and 2 fences from HCPC-3772 Wildwood Cottage Accents, mini flowers and leaves from HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals and mushrooms from HCPC-3770 Wildwood Cottage Darlings stamp sets in Tuxedo Black onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies.
Use the following inks along with Stack and Store precision daubers to color images. For the edges of gate, fences and bird bath use Teal Zeal ink. For leaves and stone pathway use Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout ink. For mini blooms use Teal Zeal on edges and Rouge in centers. For wheelbarrow use Desert Sand and Rich Cocoa ink. For mushrooms use Rouge ink and Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout for grass. Shape flowers and leaves. Attach everything onto card as pictured. Use dries clear glue along with Crystal glitter to add a touch of sparkle as desired.
Wildwood Garden Fairy
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Funnel Tray, 359503
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Vellum Paper - 10 Sheets, 3-GN2911-F
Embossing Tinsel - Bridal, RPEJ446
ColorBox Pigment Ink Pad - Frost White, CB80
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Ink Pad - Rose Coral, 71006
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Peanut Brittle, TSMP802
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Desert Sand, TSMP804
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Summer Sky, TSMP604
Memento Dye Ink Pad - New Sprout, TSMP704
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Bamboo Leaves, TSMP707
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Cantaloupe, TSMP103
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Stack and Store Daubers-Pack of 6, HCDA1-449
Wildwood Cottage Accents Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3772
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3770
Wildwood Florals Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3769
Wildwood Cottage Accents Die, HCD1-7128
Wildwood Cottage Darlings Die, HCD1-7126
Wildwood Florals Die, HCD1-7125
Wildwood Cottage Paper Collection, HCDP1-274
Other Products: White Cardstock, dimensional adhesive, heat embossing tool, scissors, die cutting machine
Watch this video https://youtu.be/_hKYNB1CUyw for EZ Coloring Tips with the Stack N Store Precision Daubers. Watch this video https://youtu.be/g8WLXE8hLRk for techniques using the Wildwood Cottage Collection.
Instructions: Cut white cardstock to 12" x 6" size. Score and fold at 3" and 9". Cut the card front panel from the Wildwood Cottage paper. Use the largest square die from Cut Mat Create 2A to diecut center panel from card front. Attach border panel to the left fold of card as pictured. Attach center panel through opening to the right panel. This creates an interactive card opening.
Stamp fairy from HCPC-3770 Wildwood Cottage Darlings, mini flowers from HCPC-3769 Wildwood Florals, and tall grass from HCPC-3772 Wildwood Cottage Accents stamp sets in Tuxedo Black onto white cardstock and diecut with coordinating dies. Stamp a 2nd fairy image in ColorBox Frost White onto vellum. Use Bridal embossing powder with heat embossing tool and diecut with coordinating die. Fussy cut the wings.
Use the following inks along with stack and store precision daubers to color images. For fairy image use Summer Sky, Bamboo Leaves, New Sprout, Desert Sand, Cantaloupe, Peanut Brittle and Rose Coral. For grass use Bamboo Leaves and New Sprout ink. For mini flowers use Summer Sky and Cantaloupe. Shape fairy, flowers and grass. Attach inside edges of vellum wings to fairy. Attach fairy, grass and flower to bottom of border panel. Choose a sentiment from the Wildwood Cottage paper collection, sponge edges with Summer Sky ink and attach onto card as shown. Use dries clear glue along with Crystal glitter to add sparkle over card as desired.
Vellum Dogwood Spring Card
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3775
Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3773
Flowering Dogwood Die, HCD1-7129
Flowering Dogwood & Doves Die, HCD1-7131
Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection, HCDP1-275
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Other Products: Finger Daubers, Vellum, Clear UTEE, Crystal Clear Glitter, Frosting Powder, Foam tape, Archival ink Coffee Brown, Smooth white card stock, Distress tool, Twine, sequins, Zig Clean Clear Brush Markers: 052, 070, 036 AND 042, Staedtler Pencils, Versamark ink, White heat embossing powder.
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to learn different shaping techniques using the dogwood flowers.
Instructions: The ready top fold card of white card stock, measures 7 1/2" by 7 1/2". Choose the 6" by 6" panel from the designer paper collection. Cut the circle apart and distress the edges using distress tool or a pair of scissors. Also cut two 6" by 6" panels and a 6 1/2" by 6 1/2" panel from the same collection and distress their edges too. Sprinkle frosting powder on all the edges randomly using the adhesive that dries clear. Dry all the panels with a heat gun. After all the panels are ready, layer them together as shown using foam tape. Layer the ready panel on the card base.
To embellish the card, white heat emboss the Dogwood flowers and cut them using it's coordinating die. Color the flower from the back using Staedtler Pencils and lightly shape the flowers using Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Add flower centers and prills to complete the flowers. Stamp Dogwood branch thrice using black archival, cut it using it's coordinating die and lightly paint with vintage photo and peeled paint. Heat emboss them using clear UTEE. Stamp and Cut Doves and paint them using Zig Brush Markers and add crystal clear glitter. The shades used are 052, 070, 036 AND 042. Lightly emboss it from the back. Once all the elements are ready, assemble the card as shown. The sentiment is from the same paper collection. For more detailed images you can visit my site here.
Beautiful Dogwood And Dove
Heartfelt Expressions Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3474
Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter 1/2 oz., 85-glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Minnie Pearls Prills, ANC803
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, TSMP800
Brilliance Ink - Pearlescent Crimson Copper, TSBL97
Brilliance Ink - Pearlescent Coral, TSBL32
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
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Other Products: Spellbinders Decorative Labels 54 and Labels 54, gems, 3D foam pads, white card
Watch this video https://youtu.be/gI8RqHAt3vE to see how to shape the Flowering Dogwoods.
Instructions: Fold a piece of white card and using the large Labels 54 die cut a card blank. Using the same die cut a single layer of paper from the paper pad, ink the edge and adhere to the front of the card. Die cut a piece of white card with the Decorative Labels 54 die and using 3D foam pads adhere to the card front. Die cut from the paper pad the rectangle die and stamp the sentiment on. Ink the edges and adhere with 3D foam pads to the card. Using the Brown ink stamp the dove and colour with the coral and Crimson Copper Ink. Glitter the dove and adhere to the card. Stamp, cut, shape and colour the flowers and leaves. Adhere prills to the stamens and adhere to the flower centres. Adhere the flowers and leaves to the card and your project is complete.
Tropical Floral Get Well
Rock N' Roll Prills - 12 Pack, ANC851
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Pins Kit, PIN6
12 x 12 Cardstock Pack of 25 - White, HCPP3-452
Fleur Borders and Pockets Die, HCD1-778
Relaxin' Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3780
Palm Tree & Monkeys Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3777
Palm Tree & Monkeys Die, HCD1-7132
Monkeying Around Paper Collection, HCDP1-276
Other Products: CTMH Touch Markers: Pastel Peach, Clay, Barely Beige, Sap Green, Leaf Green, CTMH Kraft Paper, CTMH Foam Tape, CTMH Blush Shimmer Ribbon, prima chalk ink: knotted wood
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.
Instructions: Cut base card out of kraft card stock 6" x 6". Ink the edges with the knotted wood. Cut pink paper 5 3/4" x 2.5", ink edges, cut dark green paper 5 3/4" x 4 1/2". Cut 2" x 5 3/4", ink edges and line up all the pieces on the card base as shown and glue down. Cut out decorative panel from paper, ink edges and mount on kraft base with 1/8" edge showing and inked. Run ribbon along the front of the card and glue down. Stamp the sentiment on the panel as shown using the knotted wood. Stamp three of the flowers branches on card stock using the knotted wood and cut out with coordinating die. Color the flowers with the touch markers and shade with the colors. Lightly mold the flowers with the flower shaping tool kit. Glue the flowers down as shown on the panel. Put a dot of glue in the center of each of the flower and sprinkle with the prills. Cut out the corner die in kraft card stock and attach to the front bottom left corner using the dries clear glue. The fine tip will allow you to put glue in the intricate cut work. Attach the panel on the front of the card as shown using foam tape. Finish off the card by adding a large ribbon/bow and attaching to a plain 6" x 6" base card.
Rose Swirl Background Friendship Card
Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottles, 352854
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Blushing Rose Swirls Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3756
Encourage You Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3758
Other Products: Strathmore Bristol Smooth paper; Flirty Flamingo & Kraft Cardstock; Versamark Embossing ink, Clear embossing powder, Heat tool, Jet Black Staz-on ink; twine; Labels die – Spellbinders Paper Arts; Recollections Mini brads – Michael’s; Zig Clean Color Markers – Pink Flamingo, Mid Green, Olive Green; Spectrum Noir Sparkle Markers – Clear, Solar Red, Moonlight; MISTI Stamp Positioner
Instructions: This card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when complete. To begin, cut two pieces of cardstock to 4" x 5 1/4", one in flamingo and one from the Bristol. Using a stamp positioner, stamp the Blushing Rose Swirls stamp across the bottom 3" of the Bristol white cardstock using embossing ink. Sprinkle on the clear embossing powder and heat set. Using the same stamp in the Stamp Positioner, stamp along the bottom 3" of the flamingo cardstock using Jet Black Staz-on ink trying to get the stamp in the same spots as the white layer. Stack the two layers together and cut 2" off the bottom of each.
Use the markers noted above to color the white layer as shown. Cut the base of the card from Kraft cardstock to measure 5 1/2" x 8 1/2" and fold it at 4 1/4". Adhere the bottom 2" portion of the white layer along the bottom of the card base. Adhere the top portion of the flamingo layer into place. Cut a 1/2" strip of kraft cardstock and adhere into place as shown. Tie some twine into a knot along this kraft strip. Stamp sentiment onto white cardstock using black ink and die cut using a label die. Adhere into place using 3d foam squares. Attach mini brads into the 4 corners to finish the card.
Sunrise Lily Art Handbag
Express-O Yourself Prills, ANC829
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Blushing Rose Stem Die, HCD1-7113
Blushing Rose Stem Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3755
Classic Rose Die, HCD1-7110
Classic Rose Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3752
Sunrise Lily Paper Collection, HCDP1-263
Art From the Heart Handbag-Black, HCHB1-441
Other Products: Stampin' Up Ink (Early Espresso, Always Artichoke, Crushed Curry), Kaleidacolor Ink (Autumn Leaves), Corner Rounder, Water Mister, Photo Corners, Tombow Adhesives (Mono Aqua, Xtreme Adhesive, 3D Foam), Brown Mesh Ribbon, Burlap String
Watch this video https://youtu.be/Z8P070kC3oo to learn how to create dimensional roses with the Classic Rose Collection. Watch this video https://youtu.be/TtUmrPxOobQ for EZ Steps to Decorating Your Art From the Heart Handbag.
Instructions: I used the cardboard base that comes in the Art From the Heart Handbag as a base for my mini layout. I measured and cut the light patterned paper to fit the board. Cut a piece of the dark orange patterned paper that is 3" x 9", distress the edges. Cut a piece of the green patterned paper that is 2" x 6.5". Cut a piece of the light orange patterned paper that is 1" x 9.5" and flag both ends, and add a burlap string knot around one end of it. Find and cut out the green bordered journal block. Adhere these layers a little more to the right hand side of the layout. Add the brown mesh down the left side of the layout. Find and cut out the border strip and adhere on top of the brown mesh.
Stamp and cut out 2 sets of the larger Classic Rose, 2 sets of the small Classic Rose, 3 sets of the Classic Rose leaves, and 1 set of the Blushing Rose Stem leaves. I coloured my images using inks and daubers. Shape and assemble your leaves and flowers. Using liquid adhesive add brown Prills to the middle of each flower. Let dry. Add a couple of the flowers around the photo and a larger cluster of leaves and flowers up the left hand side of your layout.
Mat your photo in cream and brown cardstock and adhere to the layout using 3D foam tape.
Berry Special Strawberry Swirls
Luggage and Tags Die, HCD1-745
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Memento Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black, TSMP900
Berry Blossoms Die, HCD1-793
Blooming Berries Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3732
Sweet as Honey Die, HCD1-795
Sweet as Honey Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3735
Berry Cafe Paper Collection, HCDP1-265
Other Products: Yellow card stock, Curious Metallic Card Stock, ATG, Copic Markers: B000, C5, C6, R35, R37, R39, Y06, Y08, Y17, YG21, YG23
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to use the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit to shape die cuts.
Instructions: Begin with a 6" square yellow card base. Add a designer paper panel as shown. Find the fence panel and trim out the center section; back with yellow card stock and add to the card front. Using Memento Tuxedo black ink, stamp the berry cluster and honey bee onto Cryogen Metallic card stock and cut with the coordinating dies. Color with Copics and mount the flower and bee as shown. Using the Deluxe Flower Shaping kit, add some dimension to the berries and leaves and then adhere to the card front with Dries Clear Adhesive. Die cut the Berry Special ticket with the coordinating ticket die from the Luggage and Tags Die Set, back with yellow card stock and add to the card.
Blooming Strawberry Special
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST1-401
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive, 159723
Raindrops on Roses Die, HCD1-743
Berry Cafe Die, HCD1-794
Sweet as Honey Die, HCD1-795
Sweet as Honey Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3735
Blooming Berries Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3732
Berry Blossoms Cling Stamp Set, HCPC-3731
Berry Blossoms Die, HCD1-793
Berry Cafe Paper Collection, HCDP1-265
Other Products: Distress Inks: Peeled Paint, Wild Honey, Aged Mahogany; craft knife, Foam adhesive, Crystal Clear Glitter, pollens, waxed cord
Watch this video https://youtu.be/rdsIOVMXjIQ to learn how to create flowers with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.
Instructions: Base is 6" x 6" on white cardstock. Cut panel from collection ink edges with peeled paint ink. Then from red pattern paper cut a 7" x 7" square; score at 6" and 6.5" on each end, fold on score, then cut out square by setting end of card on trimmer on these measurements, edge on 5.5" and blade on 1.5" and cut down to 5.5". Do this on all sides. Fold and adhere together to form shadow box.
Cut out girl and boy panel from pre coloured images in collection and set inside shadow box. Cut out two tags, and cut these in half, attach waxed cord to tag and adhere to back of shadow box. Attach this to card base. Cut 3" circle from white card panel in collection Stamp and cut 3 clusters of berries; cluster of Strawberries on white card. From paper in collection with pre colored images, cut out a fence to attach to inside front of shadow box. Stamp and cut a honey comb on white card; colour with Wild Honey. Attach to 3" circle then to Raindrop on roses die cut. Colour berries with Aged Mahogany and the leaves with peeled paint. Mold using Deluxe Shaping Kit. Stamp and cut two sets of blossoms, color with wild honey and mold. Attach pollens. Look for sentiment and mat with white card. Assemble card, then add added crystal clear for detail.