Special Day! Easel Card

 Good morning crafty friends!

Material List

Card size:  6 X 6”

Cut a Simple Centerpiece card base using the largest die in the set on white cardstock. Score right side at 3” then fold down toward center fold, crease with bone folder then open flat. Cut another card front from white cardstock with the same die. Glue this piece to the bottom half only of the 3” scored side (all edges should match. This forms the easel base.

Cut green and lavender decorative paper for the front and inside of card using the same large Simple Centerpiece die.  Glue the inside piece onto card but wait on the front.  Use the lattice insert curvy Accent die to cut through front decorative paper piece at an angle.  Cut it again from silver then glue the silver under the decorative paper off set so that silver shows.  Trim any excess silver from edges of Centerpiece die cut.  Glue a piece of lavender decorative paper under lattice opening then glue the card front to the base front.

Make 2 silver Octagon frames using the largest Simple Centerpiece die along with the next die in size together.  Pop up the top/front silver frame and glue the inside silver frame to card.

Use a small oval die to cut a piece of silver and a piece of Fun Foam. Glue these together then glue to the inside of card to create a stop to keep easel card open (for best results this piece should be almost at the bottom of the inside).

Stamp Feathery Florals using black on white cardstock, die cut then color.  Shape on the back using the largest ball stylist in the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. (Use pop ups under flowers and some leaves).  Adhere larger floral to the front of card on the right side and glue/pop up smaller floral on top of the silver oval inside card.

Stamp Wild Rose using Deep Purple onto Deluxe Flower Shaping Cardstock. Sponge with Deep Purple, die cut then sponge edges again and use the shaping mold to form flowers.  Glue 2 of the same size blossoms together to make flowers and then fill with Prills.  Glue 3 on the front with Feathery Florals and 2 inside.

Cut one of the strip sentiments from decorative paper, line with silver, fish tail both ends then use a pen to make a wave.  Glue it to the front at an angle.

Glitter card randomly and glitter all the flowers.

Thank you for visiting today!

Robin

John 12:13

So they took branches of palm trees and went out to meet him, crying out, “Hosanna! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord, even the King of Israel!”

Heartfelt Thanks Pocket Card

 Hello there!

I've done another pocket card today. This one is much simpler than the pocket easel card I made before but just as pretty.

Material list

Card size:  5 1/4" X 6 1/2"

Cut white cardstock 6 X 11 3/4" then score at 3 1/2 and 8 1/4", fold in. Cut 3 pieces of pink and green decorate paper to fit each panel then glue 1 on flap, 1 inside and 1 on pocket outside. Glue the pocket sides to inside to form pocket. On left end (flap), place the circle inset die and the curved plain edge die along the edge and cut to make a decorative edge for the flap.  Cut this same decorative edge on a piece of gold to fit under flap so that the gold shows slightly. Cut a piece of gold about 1/4" wide to cover any seam made on the inside of flap.  Wrap a gold ribbon around entire flap above the decorative edge.

Cut 2 tags from decorative paper using the Ticket and Tags die set., insert gold ribbon at the tops then place inside of pocket. Stamp sentiment using Magenta Hue onto white, die cut with oval then die cut another oval a little larger from gold. Glue together then glue to inside on top of pocket top edge.

Use black to stamp the Petite Feathery Florals and Butterfly.  Die cut then color.  Glue the butterfly to the pocket (make sure it shows when flap is closed). Glue the Petite Feathery floral to the top of flap over ribbon (leave room on the left side for Lilies).

Stamp Lilies using Sunflower and using Magenta Hue, sponge then die cut and form in the mold.  Insert stamen then glue to the card flap left side.

Glitter all the flowers and butterfly then make a gold bow and glue it under Lilies.

Thank you friends for visiting today!

Robin

Ephesians 4: 31-32

 31 Let all bitterness and wrath and anger and clamor and slander be put away from you, along with all malice. 32 Be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, as God in Christ forgave you.

Heartfelt Thanks!

Hello my crafty friends!

Material list

Card size:  5 5/8” X 8 3/4"

Make a shaped card (see video) using the outer die of the Slim Gateway making sure the left side fold is just inside the cutting edge so that it will not get cut. Cut 2 pieces of lavender decorative paper using the same die (1 is for the inside of card). Glue these decorative panels to card base front and inside.

Cut the decorative die of the Slim Gateway from silver and from purple cardstock, glue together slightly off-set. Pop the purple and silver layer up off card Base.

Stamp sentiment using Majestic Violet onto white, die cut with circle then mat with a larger silver circle, pop up inside of the little gate part that opens.

Stamp Peacock, Floral Feathers and Petite Feathery Florals using black, die cut then color. Stamp Lilies using Sunflower Yellow, sponge with Buttercup, die cut then shape in the mold. Glue 2 same size blossoms for each flower, insert pollen stamen.

Arrange images and lilies around the top, left and bottom of card (make sure gateway can still open).  Glitter flowers, feathers and peacock.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Romans 8:28 (English Standard Version)

 

And we know that for those who love God all things work together for good, for those who are called according to his purpose.

Mother's Day

 Good morning crafty friends!

Material list

Card size:  6 X 6”

Use the Simple Centerpiece largest die to cut card base, making sure fold is just inside the cutting edge at the top so that it will not cut.  Cut a card front and the inside of card with the same die on decorative green and purple paper, then glue them to card front and inside.

Cut the large decorative die of Elegant Hearts Centerpiece from gold cardstock and from white cardstock, glue them together slightly off-set.  Cut an octagon frame size 3 X 3” using 2 Simple Centerpiece smaller dies together (One 3” and the other 2 1/2") from gold and from white, glue them together again slightly off-set.  Glue the 2 frames onto card front, centering.

Stamp the sentiment using Deep Purple Ink onto white, die cut it with a Simple Centerpiece die 2” then cut a gold 2” as well, glue them together as before, off-set.  Glue the sentiment to the center of card front.

Stamp Feathery Florals, Floral Feathers and the butterfly from Petite Feathery Florals using black ink onto white, die cut all then color with chosen method (Copic Markers used for this sample).  Form slightly from the back using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit with the largest stylist ball.  Glue the butterfly body (pop up wings) to the left side of the octagon frame and glue and pop up the Feathery Florals, Floral Feathers to the right side of card.

Stamp Small Wild Roses using Deep Purple on Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper, sponge with Deep Purple, die cut then sponge edges again.  Form in the Shaping Mold then squeeze tips together for a ruffled look. Make one small flower a bud. Punch a small flower from green to make a sepal for the rose bud and glue it in place.  Fill flower centers with Prills then glue them in place on/around Feathery Florals.

Glitter the butterfly and the flowers using the Crystal Clear and Dries Clear Adhesive with a sponge.

My next card uses the decorative vase with flowers, feathers and butterflies.

Material list

 Card size:  3 7/8 X 8 3/4”

Cut shaped card using the outer die of the Slim Eyelet Heart Rectangle Die, (see video). Cut 2 coordinating panels from decorative paper using the same die. Glue 1 to the inside.  Using the Curvy Decorative Border die cut a curved border on the front side of card.  Cut the second decorative paper panel with the same plain edge curvy die as was used for the card front.  Glue decorative paper panel to front of card.  Cut a decorative curvy border from white cardstock then glue it to the card front.

Stamp feathers using Rose Madder, die cut and color.  Stamp sentiment using Rose Madder and Electric Green, sponge Electric Green images with Pink Peony.

Stamp Lilies using Rose Madder, sponge with Pink Peony and some with Rose Madder. Die cut, shape in mold, insert yellow Petite Pollen Stamen.

Stamp leaves using Fern Green, sponge with Leaf Green, die cut and shape in mold.

Stamp vase using black on decorative paper and stamp butterfly using black, on white cardstock, die cut and color. Cut the decorative die from Vases from white.

Add pop ups to the back of vase parts of feathers and butterfly wings.  Add greenery and feathers to vase then glue/pop up vase and filler. Glue decorative white vase decoration to vase.

Use hot glue to add lilies to arrangement, insert leaves here and there.

Glue butterfly to top left of card above arrangement.  Add glitter to flowers and butterfly wings.

Thanks for visiting!

Robin

Psalm 139:23-24 (English Standard Version)

 

Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!

One In A Million

 Good morning friends!

Material list

Card size:  4” X 9 1/8”

Make a shaped card base with the outer die of the Slim Elegant Rectangle (see video). Cut another front from aqua decorative paper using the same die, then glue it to card. Cut the decorative outer part of the Slim Elegant Rectangle from white and from gold.  Using the Curvy Accent Borders die set cut from white and from gold the lattice die plus a decorative border for one side. Glue the gold and the white pieces together off-setting slightly.  Angle the border pieces and glue to inside of frame pieces, cutting off excess. Now, glue these to the card front.

Stamp sentiment using a teal color ink on white, die cut with oval, mat with gold oval a little larger. Adhere pop-ups and adhere to card top right corner.

Stamp pea hen using black, die cut then color.  Die cut the peacock again from gold to use as a mat under colored peacock, glue them together off-set.  Add pop-ups under peacock then adhere to card left bottom corning.

Stamp Wild Asters using Fuchsia, sponge with Magenta Hue, die cut, sponge the backs and sponge the edges. Place upside down on foam mat from the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, use a small/medium stylist to shape flowers starting at tips and working toward center. Glue 2 together. Pierce center of each flower. Glitter flowers.

Take out enough stamen to make 3 flowers, set them on waxed paper or paper palette then dye them with Mustard Seed Stain.  Insert into flowers when dry.

Stamp Leafy Accents using Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout, die cut then sponge the backs, form in the shaping mold. Brush on lacquer.

Glue flowers and leaves to top left and bottom right. Glitter card base randomly.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Jeremiah 29:11-13

11 For I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans for welfare[b] and not for evil, to give you a future and a hope. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will hear you. 13 You will seek me and find me, when you seek me with all your heart. 

Peacock Love

 Hello my crafty friends!

Material list

Card size:  5” X 6 7/8”

Make a shaped card using the outer die of the Rectangle Filigree Frame (see video). Cut another front using the same die from the teal decorative paper then glue it to the top of card base.

Cut a Decorative Heart including the inside decorative heart and word from silver cardstock. Cut another plain (scalloped heart) from white to lay under the silver for more contrast.  Glue the silver to the white then glue the word LOVE to the center. Set aside until after the next step.

Pop up the outer part of the silver Decorative Heart and adhere to the center of the card front. Now, glue the center white and silver heart flat inside. Add white pearls to the silver where desired.

Stamp Rustic Sunflowers (smallest size) using Majestic Violet then sponge with Cactus Flower, die cut, sponge the backs and edge the petals with Majestic Violet, Form in the mold. Glue 2 together for each flower, fill with Prills then glitter.

Stamp the Leafy Accents using Bamboo Leaves, sponge both sides with New Sprout, die cut, add a bit of violet to some leaves.  Brush with lacquer.

Stamp both peacocks using black, die cut then color with chosen method (Copics used here). Pop both peacocks up over silver Decorative Heart, top and bottom.  Arrange flowers and leaves top left and bottom right.

Optional: cut decorative paper for the inside to finish.

Robin

1 John 3:11 (English Standard Version)

 

For this is the message that you have heard from the beginning, that we should love one another.

Peacock Cottage

Good morning crafty friends!

A country cottage with Peacocks in the yard...wow!

Material list

 Card size:  5” X 7”.

Make a shaped card (see video) using the outer die of the Elegant Swirl Gateway on folded white cardstock.  Cut another white front then glue it to card base matching all cut edges (note: it will not match fold but extend over). Cut a card front from blue color decorative paper, glue it to the card front matching all edges.

Use the next die in on the Elegant Swirl Gateway to cut the decorative part of this set from white cardstock. Glue it to the card front.

Stamp Ornate Window, Pea hen, and curved posey piece using black onto white, die cut, color.  This sample uses white Painty Pen on the baby’s breath flowers and white on the peacock.  Cut one of the cottages from the Countryside Cottages Paper Collection using the open window die from the Ornate Window. Pop window frame with 6 panes cut out over the cottage images, glue to card.

Pop up curved posy swag onto top of window and pop up the Pea hen to bottom of window.

Stamp leaves using Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout and Magenta Hue, die cut then form in the Leafy Accents Mold. Brush lacquer onto leaves.

Stamp Sunflowers using Vibrant Fuchsia, sponge with Magenta Hue, die cut then form in the 3D Rustic Sunflower mold.  Glue 2 flowers together then add yellow Prills to the centers. Glitter flowers.

Arrange leaves and flowers around pea hen and also glue 1 to the top of the window over flower image in the center.

Glitter flower images and card base if desired.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

 

Debut of the Ornate Peacock

 Hello my friends!

Another new collection and isn't it beautiful!

Material list

Card size:  3 7/8” X 9 3/8”

Create a card base 3 3/4" X 9 1/4" with the Slim Basic Die, cut a Slim Eyelet panel 3 7/8 X 9 3/8”, glue it to the front of card base.  Take the window die (just the open window die) and cut through both layers of the front of card.  Cut a piece of Clear cardstock (window acetate) to fit over opening on the inside of card. Glue it in place all the way to window opening edges.

Cut another card front (Magenta Pink decorative paper) same size as card base with the Slim Basic, also cut a piece of foam sheet the same size.  Cut the window opening on both pieces and then glue them together. Lay some sprinkles onto acetate then carefully glue card front onto card base (make sure to put glue right to the edge of window opening trapping all sprinkle bits inside of window).  Lay aside until later.

Stamp Ornate Window, top of Ornate Window again, Ornate Peacock, accessory piece from Ornate peacock then die cut all pieces and color with Copic Markers or preferred coloring method.

Pop up extra Ornate Window top onto of Ornate Window matching lines.  Glue window from on top of cut-out window on card. Pop up Ornate Peacock onto card at the bottom of window frame as if he is sitting on the window ledge.

Stamp smallest Wild Asters using Deluxe Flower Shaping Cardstock and Fuchsia ink.  Sponge with Magenta Hue, die cut, sponge backs.  Stamp leaves onto Deluxe Flower Shaping Cardstock using Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout, die cut then sponge the backs. 

Using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, turn all flower and leaf pieces stamp side down onto foam, use a medium stylist from the kit to shape flowers and leaves, starting at outside points working toward centers (see video).

Glue Yellow Flower Soft (or any yellow flower centers such as Prills) to the center of each double flower. Glitter the flowers then glue them along with the leaves onto card (2 at bottom left and 1 at top left for this sample).

Cut another piece of Magenta color decorative paper for the inside of card then glue it in place.  Stamp sentiment using Vibrant Fuchsia onto lower part of a piece of white cardstock then die cut it using the open window opening die.  Glue it to the inside of card to match the front window opening.  Glue the Peacock accessory piece previously stamped, die cut and colored, onto the white “window” with sentiment, toward the top, showing through the front window.

Randomly glitter the card base and the flowers on peacock image.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Proverbs 21:21

English Standard Version

Whoever pursues righteousness and kindness
    will find life, righteousness, and honor.

Lily Easel Pocket Card With Tags

 Good morning crafty friends!

Material list

 Card size:  5 1/8” X 6 7/8”

Cut a shaped card base (see video), score right side again at the halfway point between center fold and outside edge of base to form easel. Cut blue decorative paper for inside easel base.  Cut another card Front from white and from blue decorative paper then glue front to bottom half of easel front only. Cut another front with an extended folded 1” flap at top (same as if it were a shaped card base), glue the 1” flap to the back of card front (this will make a shaped flap for the pocket you will create), cut the panel (after gluing blue paper on) with the plain edge of the Curvy Decorative Border a little lower than halfway down.

Cut another card front with matching blue paper then cut this panel with a straight edge a little higher than the center (this will be the pocket bottom), glue it to the easel front om the bottom and 2 sides only (leave top open as pocket).  Now cut 2 tags for the pocket and close top flap. 

Cut the Decorative border from white and from silver, glue together off-set then glue to the top curved edge of flap.

Cut the Flourish Companion decorative die from white and from silver 2 times.  Glue sets together. Glue one set to the inside of easel card.  Cut the other set just slightly below center then glue the larger half to the flap (ends will go over the Decorative Border a bit) then glue the bottom half to the pocket front. This will finish card base.

Stamp sentiment with Sky Blue, die cut with oval to fit then die cut a silver oval mat. Pop up on bottom portion of inside easel base (this will make the easel stand).

Stamp the Garden Lily Bouquet and 2 extra lily images using black for the front flap decoration, (these images will cover points where dies cross at the bottom corners).  Color images with Copic Markers (or chose coloring method). Die cut then pop up on card front flap.

Stamp Lilies with Sunflower, sponge with Buttercup. Stamp leaves with Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout, die cut all then shape in the mold. Glue 2 lilies together for each flower, pierce centers then insert stamen. Arrange 2 lilies with leaves on inside easel next to each side of the sentiment.

Glitter flowers and card base and front. Add ribbon to tags inside of pocket.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Matthew 25:31-40

31 “When the Son of Man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate people one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats. 33 And he will place the sheep on his right, but the goats on the left. 34 Then the King will say to those on his right, ‘Come, you who are blessed by my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world. 35 For I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.’ 37 Then the righteous will answer him, saying, ‘Lord, when did we see you hungry and feed you, or thirsty and give you drink? 38 And when did we see you a stranger and welcome you, or naked and clothe you? 39 And when did we see you sick or in prison and visit you?’ 40 And the King will answer them, ‘Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brothers,[f] you did it to me.’

Debut of The Slimline Decorative Rectangles for January

 Good morning Heartfelt friends!

Wow, Heartfelt Creations has some new slim line fancy decorative dies, I love it!

Material list

Card size:  4 X 9”

Make a shaped card base using the outer die of the Slim Elegant Rectangle Die Set, (see video).  Cut another front from yellow decorative paper then glue it to the card base.

Cut a white and a gold decorative Slim Elegant Rectangle including inside portion.  Offset the white from the gold and glue pieces together.  Glue the large die cut side to the card front, pop up the inside rectangle set to card front.

Stamp a piece of white with sentiment using embossing ink then sprinkle with gold and heat emboss.  Cut it out with circle then mat with gold and pop up on left side of inside rectangle.

Stamp lilies using Tiger Lily, sponge with same, New Sprout, and Sunflower, sponge with Buttercup. Die cut then shape in the mold.  Glue 2 together for each flower, pierce centers and insert Petite Pollen stamen, (for the orange flowers I colored the ends of the orange pollen with a dark orange). 2 largest flowers have a yellow beaded stamen as well.  Glitter flowers.

Stamp the leaves and spray with Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout, on the unopen flowers (the Spray) use a little color on the ends, orange and yellow used for this sample. Die cut then shape in mold.

Stamp low basket using Rich Cocoa, color with Copic Markers in brown tones, die cut then pop up on card right side bottom.

Arrange leaves and flowers coming out of basket, secure with hot glue.  Make long drops with hot glue on a nonstick surface then cover with white Prills, after cooling fill in any spots with Dries Clear and more Prills.  Lift from nonstick surface and insert into arrangement.

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Galatians 6:7-8 (English Standard Version)

 

Do not be deceived: God is not mocked, for whatever one sows, that will he also reap. For the one who sows to his own flesh will from the flesh reap corruption, but the one who sows to the Spirit will from the Spirit reap eternal life.

Sending Hugs!

 Good morning!

Using the lovely Lilies again today along with this beautiful slim line decorative die.

Materials List

Card size:  3 1/2" X 8 1/2"

Cut white cardstock 8 1/2" X 7” then score and fold in half lengthwise to make a 3 1/2" X 8 1/2" card base. Cut decorative paper from Garden Lily Collection with the Slim Eyelet Rectangle to fit.  Cut the Slim Lattice Rectangle from white. Glue layers together on card base except small white oval. On the small white oval stamp the sentiment using Bamboo Leaves.  Also cut the small oval from foam sheet or use pop ups and adhere to center of card.

Stamp the Lilies using Fuchsia and New Sprout, sponge fuchsia flowers with Magenta Hue. Stamp leaves with Bamboo Leaves, sponge with New Sprout, (including Garden Lily Spray), die cut then shape in the mold. Glue 2 of each size together and pierce the centers to add stamen, (Rock Candy stamen were dye dark orange with alcohol ink refill). Glitter flowers.

Stamp Lilac with Sunflower, sponge with Buttercup, die cut then shape (each flower has 3 layers).  Fill centers with Prills.  Glitter flowers.

Brush 3D Lacquer onto leaves, let dry then arrange leaves and flowers around sentiment on left side.

Randomly glitter card front.

Thanks for visiting!

Robin

John 8:31-32 (English Standard Version)

 

So Jesus said to the Jews who had believed him, “If you abide in my word, you are truly my disciples, and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.”