Flight of Fantasy Collection Coming Soon from Crafter's Companion

 If you enjoy fairies, dragons and other fantasy themes, you are going to have so much fun with the new  twin CD-ROM, Morgan Fitzsimons' Flight of Fantasy. It  includes tons of digi stamps,  papers, images and more. This fun release from Crafters Companion will be available on July 28th.

Supplies:
Morgan Fitzsimons Flight of Fantasy CDROM: Digi Stamps Digi Designer Paper,
Sheena Decorative Metal Dies: Wild Rose
Spectrum Noir Markers: BP1, BP3, BP4, BP5, BP7, PL2, PL5, CR10, OR1, OR2, OR3, CR3, CR4, CR1, LG5, LG2, CR3, CR5, FS5, FS4, FS3, FS2, FS1, CT3, CT4, BT4, BT3, BT5
May Arts Ribbon
Petaloo Flowers
Want2Scrap Pearls

Fancy Edge'ables Dies from Crafter's Companion Are Here!

 The beautiful new additions to Die'sires Edge'ables collection are available today (and you can click here to see the specials!) I love this Doily Lattice die - it is such a pretty and sweet die that will work on so many projects. Did you notice how the flowers are dimensional as part of the die design? So cool!  I made a bit of a fancy fold card - and made a Z-fold pocket on the front of the card (perfect place to hide a bookmark or secret message).

Crafter's Companion Products

Edge'ables Collection
Die'sire Edge'ables Doily Lattice Die
Die'sire Classiques - Spring/Summer Metal Dies - Delicate Butterfly
The Big Score

Other:

May Arts Ribbon

Pion Designs Paper

Want2Scrap Pearls

Sheena Victoria Floral Collection Release from Crafter's Companion

I love this release- and I know you will too! There are so many gorgeous flower stamps/dies - and they are all so lifelike.  Be sure to check out the Crafter's Companion Facebook page to see more inspiration, and head over to the store to grab your own.

Stamp Sets Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Sweet William Set
Metal Die : Sheena Perfect Partners Victorian Floral Sweet William Die
Spectrum Noir Colors: PL2, PL4
Other CC Products : 8" X 8"Vintage Floral Collection - Vintage Words Embossing Folder

The Destinations Collection from Crafter's Companion has Arrived

Let your journey begin! The new Destinations Collection is available now at Crafter's Companion. This CD and coordinating stamp sets will let you travel all over the world, even if you don't ever leave your living room.  

Destinations Release
Spirit of Adventure Stamp Set 

Life is a Journey Stamp Set 

Destinations CD
Spectrum Noir Markers: LG1, LG2, LG4, IB1, IB2, IB3, FS2, FS3, FS6, EB3, EB2
Spectrum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Life's a Beach

Oh, the summertime is almost here, and of course, I can't wait.  I  saw this photo of my Aunt Pat and Uncle Conroy at a family reunion and begged for a copy of it!  I love how vintage and charming it is.  I built up layers of stamped images on my base page and then started adding all of the embellishments.  It was so fun to create.

Challenges:

Dusty Attic May Mood Board

Graphic 45 Layout Challenge

Sneak Peek for Crafter's Companion Kimono Collection

 Crafter's Companion

Kimono Collection: Porcelain
Spectrum Noir Markers: OR1, OR2, OR3, FS1, BT1, BT3, BT4, IG5, CT3, CG4
Spectum Noir Ultra Smooth Premium White Cardstock

Graphic 45 Paper:  Birdsong

Petaloo Flowers

May Arts Ribbon

Want2Scrap Pearls

Happy Easter! with video tutorial

Happy Easter! I hope you all enjoy the blessings of the day!  I have a card and video to share with you today, for the celebration.

Supplies:

Imagine Crafts: Creative Medium Purple Iridescent; irresistible Pico Embellisher: Gold; Delicata 4: Bronze Burst, Golden Glitz; Diamond Trowel Palette Knife;  Sponge Dauber;  Radiant Neon: Electric Purlple; Neon Amplify! : Electric Purple; VersaMark; Imagine Embossing Powder:  Gold

Stampendous: Cling Winged Cross

Dreamweaver Stencils:  Corner Flowers

May Arts Ribbon:  GC07

Art Institute Glitter:  Bonnie Blue

Want2Scrap Pearls

Fun Stampers Journey: Journey Rectangles Die

Spellbinders: Grand Calibur

Xyron Adhesive

Heat Tool

Cardstock

Challenges:

Stampendous/Dreamweaver -April Showers (The flowers are showered in glitter, thus bringing the May Flowers) 
Simon Says Monday Challenge: Pastels

April Showers Bring May Flowers

 

 It's wonderful to have a long holiday weekend, and I am enjoying the pretty spring weather.  I have a card to share with you today, again, using the Spectrum Aqua makers.  I created the background first with a wash of the markers, and sprinkled coarse salt on it while wet. I then stamped the wildflowers using the Wedding Dress Memento Luxe Ink, then drew on the stamp with my Aqua Markers, offset it from the original image and stamped again.  It created a lovely and subtle shadow for the flowers.

Crafter's Companion:

Sheena A Little Bit Sketchy: Silhouette Wildflowers

Vintage Floral: Floral Sentiments

Spectrum Aqua Markers: Moss, Bud Green, Sea Green, Aquamarine, Teal, Kingfisher, Begonia, Blossom

 Sheena A Taste of India 5 x 7 Indian Boquet Embossing  Folder; 

Imagine Crafts: Versafine Ink: Onxy Black;  Memento Luxe Ink: Wedding Dress

May Arts Ribbon AKB 66

 Want2Scrap Pearls

Core'dinations Cardstock: Pastels

Watercolor Paper

Challenges:

Simon Says Monday: Pastels

A Cup of Tea Warms the Soul

 
Spring is almost here - but for anyone that still needs a pick me up ....this card should do the job.  We'll soon be seeing blooms and butterflies, but until then.......

Supplies

Graphic 45 Botanical Tea Paper

Hampton Art/G45 Botanical Tea Stamp Sets -1,2,3

Dusty Attic Chipboard

Stampendous Embossing Powder

Core'dinations Cardstock

Want2Scrap Pearls

PunchBunch - Cherry Blossom, Sparkle

Creative Expressions Dies: Blossoming Branch, St. Lucia

Xyron Adhesive

VersaMark Ink, Memento Ink

May Arts and Core'Dinations Blog Hop Day Five

 Welcome to the final day of the May Arts Ribbon and Core'dinations Blog Hop!  There has been so much inspiration this week with gorgeous ribbons and wonderful sandable cardstock.  Be sure to go to the May Arts and Core'dinations Blogs to see links to the rest of the week's projects as well as to enter for some great giveaways.

 

I thought it would be fun to try out this fancy-edged card (it seemed perfect for the elegant May Arts Ribbons).   I embossed and sanded the cardstock to bring out the design. Ribbon was layered underneath this panel.  My sentiment was stamped and cut using a Spellbinders die, and dressed with a bow.

 

May Arts Ribbons:

1.5" Satin Pleats Ribbon 379-15-04 

5/8" Faux Canvas Lightweight Ribbon 444-58-20 

Partners In Craft Supplies: 

Core'dinations/Signature Series Graphic 45 lights

Sand-It Gadget 

Spellbinders Labels 28

Spellbinders Decorative Labels 28

Grand Caliber

Imagine Crafts/Tsukeniko VersaFine Ink

Xyron Mega Runner

Other Supplies 

Crafter's Companion Rose Plaid Embossing Folder

Crafter's Companion Floral Sentiments Stamp

May Arts Ribbonistas Blog Hop Line Up

Monday

Tracy McLennon

Rhea Weigand

Tuesday

Mary Brockway

Mallika Kejriwal

Lalo IK

Wednesday

Karen Hanson

Karen Baker

Thursday

Jennifer Davey

Jenifer Cowles

Jen Shears

Friday

Gini Williams Cagle

Emily Lanham

Charlene Driggs

Birthday Blessings with JustRite Stampers

I'm playing again with the fun Friday Challenge at JustRite Stampers - and the challenge this go round is a sketch. It was a pretty simple sketch, so it left lots of room for creativity and embellishing.

I used WorldWin Papers Matte Gold Kromekote paper cobined with the shades of purple to create a regal feel for this card.  I stamped and embossed the smaller image from Violette Vintage Labels twice - and colored them with gelatos.  I butted them up next to each other to form a larger shape, and layered that with JustRite's/Spellbinders Antique Labels One die.  I stamped the sentiment from Vintage Filagree Fancies, and embossed it with gold powder.

I love how this card turned out! It really has so much depth and texture and was so fun to create!

Supplies

JustRite Stampers Vintage Filigree Fancies Stamp Set

JustRite Stampers Violette Vintage Labels

JustRite Stampers/ Spellbinders Antique Labels One Dies

Spellbinders Gold Majestic Circles

Spellbinders M-Bossabilities Regal

Gelatos

Want2Scrap Pearls

Smooch - Gold Lame

May Arts Ribbon GC07

WorldWin Papers:

CutMates -  Candied Violets

ColorMates - Royal Purple

Kromekote - Matte Gold

Petallics - Beargrass

Elan Metallics - Candied Violet

Xyron Mega Runner, Xyron/ Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives

You Are So Thoughtful, Sweet Friend

I love making Side-Step cards because although they look so special, they are really easy to make.  I have one to share with you today that uses some fun colors for fall.

I stamped the flowers twice and cut and shaped layers to make them dimensional.  I also layered the small flowers on the sides of the card to add dimension.

Supplies- Xyron 3" Sticker Maker, Teresa Collins Foam Adhesives, DCWV The Solstice Stack; The Handmade Stack; The Autumn Melody Cardstock Stack; JustRite Stampers Seeds of Summer, Grand Sentiments, May Arts Ribbon PH07, Spellbinders Captivating Squares, Jewel Flowers and Flourishes,;Want2Scrap Pearls; Clearsnap Ink, Stickles, Copic Markers

Challenges:

JustRite Friday Challenge #106 Color/ Photo Inspiration Challenge

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

It's that time of the year to vote for your favorite designers from Heartfelt Creations to see who will stay on the team!  I really hope that I have inspired you, and that you will take a minute to cast your votes.  Here are all of the details:

Vote for your favorite Designers: When we announce a new design team call that also means that we have a tough time deciding which of the current designers continue on the HC design team. We are giving you the opportunity to get involved and vote for 5 or more of your current favorite design team members. You can CLICK HERE and submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 HC Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on April 18th, 2013.

Also, HC always adds new designers to the mix - and my very talented sister, Lori Williams is in the running - so if you would vote for your favorite new designers as well (there are two separate polls and each one has a prize to be won!)

 Vote for your favorite Semifinalists: We would love to have you particpate and vote your 5 favorite semi-finalists. Review each one of their blogs and then CLICK HERE to submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 HC Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on October 18th, 2013

Thanks! and on to my card for the day....

Heartfelt Creations Products

Christmas Poinsettia PreCut Set HCPC 3557

Elegant Joy PreCut Set HCPC 3560

Holly Berry PreCut Set HCPC 3551

Christmas Sentiment Circles HCPC 3561

Ornamental Add On Die HCD

Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD

Christmas Card Collection Patterned Paper HCDP1

Frosty Blanket Patterned Paper HCDP1 

3D Glitter Stamp Paint: Lime Green, Carmine Red

Other: 

Labels 28

Enchanted Labels 28

May Arts Crochet Ribbon NP25

Want2Scrap Pearls

Clearsnap Chalk Ink: Maroon, Chestnut Roan

Versamark Watermark ink

Lindys Stamp Gang Twilight Bronze Embossing Powder 

WorldWin Cardstock

Xyron Mega Runer, Creatopia

Directions for a 5 x 7 card:

Cut the Enchanted Labels 28 our of dark red patterned paper and adhere to a 5 x7 card base.  Die cut the corresponding label from the brown patterned paper, ink the edges and adhere.  Stamp the fancy pine flourish with watermark ink and heat emboss as shown. Stamp and cut the flower, using the matching die.  Paint with the 3D Glitter Paint, and shape with the tool kit. Add  a pearl to the center of the flower.  Stamp and cut the holly leaves with the matching dies.  Color with the stamp paint. Stamp and hand cut the pine cone and add to the flower cluster.  Stamp the sentiment circle, hand cut and adhere with foam adhesive.  Tuck a small piece of crocheted lace behind the sentiment.

Introducing Heartfelt Creations Season of Joy Collection

The Season of Joy Collection has been put together so you can create your most elegant Christmas cards, layouts and 3D projects. Create gorgeous typography backgrounds in your favorite Christmas hues. The hand-drawn, detailed stamps provide new excitement to every Christmas project you'll create as the snow flies and the hot cocoa simmers on the stove. Feel your heart ignite with passion and excitement as you delight yourself with the Frosty Blanket Paper Collection. Match the ornate poinsetta stamp with the cutting-edge Sun Kissed Fleur die and you'll save time while creating your Christmas projects.

And for 4 weeks only, gift yourself with the whole collection and save $20 off the regular price!

With this set you can create the most elegant, delicate creations your friends and family have seen. Being a smile to your loved ones' faces. See the Season of Joy Collection here.

 

Heartfelt Creations Products

Striped Candy Cane PreCut Set HCPC 3558

Christmas Poinsettia PreCut Set HCPC 3557

Christmas Sentiment Circles PreCut Set HCPC 3561

Holly Berry PreCut Set HCPC 3551

Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD 734

Ornamental Add On Die HCD 738

Elegant Labels 4 Die

Frosty Blanket Patterned Paper HCDP1 225 

3D Glitter Stamp Paint -Carmine Red

Crystal Sparklets

3D Crystal Lacquer

Paper Blossoms Tool Kit

Other:

May Arts Ribbon  382-34-14

WorldWin Papers Cardstock

Want2Scrap Pearls

Momento Ink

Copic Markers: R30; R37, R39, YG17; YG25, W0, W1

Stickles

Xyron Mega Runner, Creatiopia

5x7 Seasons Greetings Card

Use the largest die in the Elegant Labels set, wrap ribbon around the center and adhere to the card base.  Cut the next die, and mount to the card using foam adhesive.  Stamp the candy cane, color with Copics, and hand cut.  Apply to the card with the foam adhesive.  Tie a bow, and adhere to the right side.  Stamp the sentiment, handcut, and a pearl to the center, and apply beside the bow.  Stamp and cut the flower, using the matching die.  Paint with the 3D Glitter Paint, and shape with the tool kit.  Color a clear sparklet using a Copic marker - add to the center of the flower.  Stamp and cut the holly leaves with the matching dies.  Color with the Copics,  add Stickles to the center vein, and Crystal Lacquer to the berries and adhere to the card.

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations Products
Christmas Card Collection HCDP1 236
Bright Christmas PreCut Set HCPC 3552
Holly Berry PreCut Set HCPC 3551
Ornamental Add On Die HCD 738
Other:
May Arts Ribbon 445-15-32
Versamark Watermark ink
Want2Scrap Pearls
Lindy's Stamp Gang Embossing Powder - Twilight Bronze
Worldwin Papers Cardstock
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Distress the edges of the 6 x 6 card front. Add burlap ribbon across the center.  Cut the decorative panel from the patterned paper.  Stamp and cut the holly branch with the coordinating die. Adhere to the left of the candle.  Add red pearls over the stamped berries. Stamp the sentiment with watermark ink and heat emboss with bronze powder.  Die cut with scalloped circle. Adhere to the card with foam adhesive.

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations Products
Christmas Card Collection HCDP1 236
Sweet Memories PreCut Set HCPC 3555
Christmas Song PreCut Set HCPC 3556
Ornamental Add On Die HCD 738
Other:

Want2Scrap Bling
CTMH ink
May Arts Ribbon QM16
Kraft Tag

Cover the bottom of the tag with patterned paper.  Stamp pine boughs behind where the die cuts will be positioned.  Stamp the sentiment a cut with a circle die.  Ink the edges.  Stamp the bird, color with ink and blender and fussy cut.  Die cut the ornamental die and position at the bottom of the sentiment.  Cut foliage and arrange at the top, and place the bird nestled in it.  Add Want2Scrap bling around the sentiment. Finish with ribbon.

Save the Date

I created a wedding dress - as the focal point for this Save the Date card.  You could use this same idea for princess dresses, proms - all kinds of ways!  I added Xyron Magnet tape to the back so this could go on a refrigerator.

WorldWin Paper

Elan Gold

ColorMates - Dark Spring Green, Heritage Black

Petallics - Autumn Hay, Coral Pink

Translucent Vellum White Columns

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

 

 Heartfelt Creations Products
Burst of Splendor Paper Collection HCDP1 235
Classic Leaf Die HCD 736
Blooming Dahlia PreCut Set HCPC 3549
Open Leaf PreCut Set HCPC 3545
Heartfelt Expressions HCPC 3474
Metallic 3D Paint - Violet
Other:
Want2Scrap Pearls
Clearsnap Ink - Mix'd Media Inkz - Berries, Mossy; Premium Dye - Plum

May Arts Ribbon - 3/8" AF47
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia

Stamp the Dahlia 3 times, and fussy cut the image. For the base image, leave the flower full sized.  For the next layer, cut away the outer petals, and for the third layer, only keep the very center of the flower.  Add color with the metallic paint (in a very thin layer) and add darker ink to the edge of the petals.  Shape the flower a little, and assemble with dimensional foam. Stamp the leaves and cut with the corresponding die.  Use ink and a foam applicator to apply color to the leaves.  Shape and arrange behind the flower. Apply to the bottom left corner of a 6x6 card.  Stamp the sentiment in the center medallion of the patterned paper.  Layer with another printed rectangle and finish with pearls and a bow.

Heartfelt Creations Inspiration

Heartfelt Creations Products
Fall Season Precut Set HCPC 3542
Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set HCPC 3533
Vintage Word Background PreCut Set HCPC 3320
Sun Kissed Collection Patterned Paper HCDP1 233
Ornate Gateway Die HCD 737
Sun Kissed Fleur Die HCD 734
Other

May Arts Ribbons: 5/8" Eyelet 447-58-01; 1/2" Solid/Wrinkled EA01
Twinkling H20's
Clearsnap Ink:ColorBox Premium Dye Ink - Pumpkin, Artichoke, Mustard; Stephanie Bernard Sprays - Tangerine; Artichoke
Xyron Mega Runner, Creatopia
Want2Scrap Pearls
Kraft Tag

Directions - Trace around a purchased kraft tag, onto patterned paper.  Cut smaller than the original tag by about  1/4".  Stamp the Vintage Words on the upper half of this paper.  Stamp the Fall Season stamp on white paper, and cut a scene using Labels 28. Add color using a water brush and Twinklling H20 paints. Use dimensional adhesives to add to tag.  Cut the ornate Gateway die, and glue to the bottom of the label.  Stamp,cut and shape the Sun Kissed Fleurs - and assemble flower.  Add a pearl to the center.  Tuck a piece of spritzed ribbon behind the flower.  Take a longer length of spritzed ribbon and tie around the top of the tag.  Color a piece of eyelet with the Twinkling H20's and attach to the bottom of the tag.