Heartfelt-I Love You Center Step Card

Good morning!

Isn't this Camelia Carnation Collection beautiful??  OMGosh, I love these carnations, they look so real! 
I've made a small corsage for this center step card this morning complete with tulle. The paper is so gorgeous and paired with these beautiful borders from the Fleur Border Basics, what else do you need?

I love the eyelet hearts too!

The font on this "I Love You" is a perfect pairing for this heart.

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCDP1-285   Camelia Carnation Paper Collection

HCD1-7164    SmallCamelia Carnation Die

HCPC-3806     SmallCamelia Carnation Stamp Set

HCD1-7120    FleurBorder Basic Die

HCD1-7162    EyeletHeart Die

HCPC-3804     HeartfeltLove Sentiments Stamp Set

TSMP400       Memento Rose Bud

PGM15015     RajniChawla’s Crystal Clear

HCFB1-464      3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold

159723             Dries Clear Adhesive

352854             Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle

HCST1-401       Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Pearls, Embossing folder, Border punch, Tulle, Salmon Adirondack ink, Mountain Rose Adirondack Ink, Angel Pink Memento, Rouge Chalk Ink, Heavy white card stock, 3M foam tape, green card stock.

For more tips on creating with the Camelia Carnation collection, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/rhk76SAIgWQ.

Card size: 11” X 5/8” – Center Step card.   Cut and fold a center step card then cut a light green panel to fit each open space (except center), cut another slightly smaller light pink panel for each panel and glue to card base. Make a center panel separately- 4 ¼ X 5 3/8”.  Cover white card stock with decorative paper then die cut two pieces of white card stock with the regular curved die from Fleur Border die then emboss both panels together.  Die cut 2 scallop curved borders and glue to the bottom of each panel and glue down to the left side of the center panel on top of decorative paper.  Stamp I Love You with Rouge Chalk Ink and die cut with the heart die then die cut another white heart with the scallop heart. Use foam tape to stack hearts then foam tape to center panel on left bottom. Add pearls.

Stamp, die cut and sponge several sets of the small Camelia carnations in Rose Bud and in Mountain Rose, sponge with Angel Pink and Salmon.  Use Basic flower mold to ruffle petals and then further ruffle with fingers in a pleating type fashion. Put sets together (usually 4 or 5 for each flower), cover with crystal Clear glitter

Glue center panel onto center step card base and then glue 3 carnation to top right add leaves and white tulle.  Add tiny carnations to the bottom panel on top of white scallop border punch then add pearls between each flower.

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7164     Small Camelia Carnation Die

HCPC-3806     Small Camelia Carnation Stamp Set

HCDP1-285     Camelia Carnation Paper Collection

HCPC-3815     Wordsof Comfort Stamp Set

HCD1-7157    Eyelet Oval & Basics Large

HCD1-7156    Eyelet Oval & Basics Small

HCD1-762      Decorative Oval Die

HCD1-7161    Sweetheart Borders Die

HCD1-756      Birds & Blooms Die

HCPC-3644     Birds& Blooms Stamp Set

HCD1-7125    Wildwood Florals Die

HCPC-3769    Wildwood Florals Stamp Set

HCFB1-464     3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold

PGM15015      Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear

HCS1-460       Bridal Bouquet Stamens-Small

HCD2-751       Cut Mat Create 2A Die

TSMP400        Memento Rose Bud

TSMP704        Memento New Sprout

TSMP707        Memento Bamboo Leaves

159723             Dries Clear Adhesive

352854             Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle

HCST1-401      Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other Products:

Seam binding, Angel Pink Memento Ink, green card stock, white card stock,  Liquid Pearls, pink card stock

Video:

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

Instructions: 

Card size: Folded  4 ¾ X 5 ¾  - Cut decorative paper 4 ½ X 5 ½ and glue to front of card base.  Cut white eyelet Oval Small and cut out center with oval small.  Cut pink oval large and oval small to fit inside of eyelet oval.  Cut Decorative Oval die from white and trim to fit inside of eyelet oval.  Foam tape frame with decorative oval inside to front of card on right side.  Cut Sweetheart Border from white and glue to left side of card front.

Stamp Called You By Name verse with Rouge on white and die cut with large oval set die then mat with pink oval.  Foam tape to center of decorative oval. Add pearls.  Stamp flower sets with Rose Bud and die cut.  Sponge with Angel Pink and place into Basic Flower mold then finish shaping petals by pinching in a pleated fashion.  Glue flowers together in sets of 4 (tiny carnations have only 2 smallest flowers glued together).  Stamp Wildwood Florals with light green, die cut then form with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Pierce center and insert 2 small pearl Stamen. Stamp birds with black, die cut and sponge with Rose Bud and Angel Pink.

Make a bow with white seam binding leaving tails long. Glue leaf flourish to left side of oval then glue bow on top and make tails loop and twist both up and down the left side.  Glue carnations and Wildwood florals to ribbon, add leaves and extra pearl Stamen and fuzzy Stamen tucked between flowers and ribbon.  Add some dots at the ends of bouquet with Liquid Pearls.

Did you know?

The Carnation

 "Derived from from the Latin "carnis" (flesh) referring to the flower's original pinkish-hued color or "incarnacyon" (incarnation), referring to the incarnation of God-made flesh" with the birth of the baby Lord Jesus.

There are many colors but the "pink carnations carry the greatest significance, beginning with the belief that they first appeared on earth from the Virgin Mary's tears – making them the symbol of a mother's undying love".  https://www.teleflora.com/meaning-of-flowers/carnation

Luke 2:11-12 (NLT)

11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David! 12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”

I hope you had a wonderful Christmas and remember the reason we celebrate Christmas!! 

Thanks for visiting today!

Robin

Heartfelt-Wedding Gatefold Easel

Good morning!

Welcome to another week of Heartfelt Inspiration.

This week I have another fun fold I found on Pinterest, a Gatefold Easel card.

The front has some beautiful pink carnations which are so easy to make now with the new shaping molds.

Read on to see.

This is the gatefold view

and the easel

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7161     Sweetheart Borders Die

HCPC-3790    Classic Wedding Wishes Stamp Set

HCPC-3789    Classic Wedding Bells Stamp Set

HCD1-7143    Classic Wedding Bells Die

HCPC-3788    Classic Wedding Roses Stamp Set

HCD1-7142    Classic Wedding Roses Die

HCD1-7146    Festive Holiday Die

HCD1-7164     SmallCamelia Carnation Die

HCPC-3806     SmallCamelia Carnation Stamp Set

HCDP1-285    Camelia Carnation Paper Collection

HCD1-7157    Eyelet Oval & Basics Large Die

HCD1-7156    Eyelet Ovals & Basics Small

ANC811          TuTu Pink Prills

HCFB1-464      3DFloral Basics Shaping Mold

159723            Dries Clear Adhesive

352854            Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle

HCST1-401       Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other Products: 

Seam Binding, White Flower Soft, Acetate, Pink glitter gel pen, white card stock, Fun Foam, Copic Markers: RV00, RV02, YG03, YG17, YG63

Video:

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE.

Instructions: 

Card size folded: 5 ¾ X 4 ½.  Start with white card stock 9” X 11 ½” and make score lines along short side at 2 ¼” from both ends, all the way down card stock, turn so long side is up and score at 5 ¾” now cut away top 2 corner pieces (see template) This will leave you with a full gate fold bottom half and just a 4 ½” X 5 ¾” section on top.  At this point score just the top section again at 2 7/8” (half way to center score line).   Now you have the bottom gatefold and top easel fold.  Fold on all score lines and use a bone folder to make a good crease.  Cut another piece of white card stock to make the front part of the easel (as usual for easel cards), 5 ¾” X 4 ½”. This is the panel that you will decorate.

Decorate the easel card front with decorative paper from the Camelia Carnation paper (the bridge scene was used here).  Stamp and die cut the Bride and Groom and place at the bridge.  Add the Festive Holiday Die at the top and the Sweetheart Border at the bottom. Now glue the panel to the easel (The bottom of the panel to the 2 7/8” top portion).

I used another piece of the same paper and decorated the inside flaps and base with the scene.  I cut 2 more Sweetheart Borders, 1 for each flap and then I stamped the sentiment on white and die cut it with the Ovals then matted with the large ovals.  I die cut a piece of Fun Foam to pop up my sentiment so that it could be used as a “catch” for the easel front to set against, see photo.

Now for the front of the gate flaps, I cut 2 large Sweetheart Borders (there are 2 borders dies in that set)from pink and cut it down to fit (it is perfect at the inner straight edge of that border) and then glued them to the front of my “gate” flaps.  Wrap ribbon around card to hold closed tying at the side.  

Stamp and die cut the large floral heart from Classic Wedding Roses Stamp and die sets, color with Copic Markers RVOO, RVO2, YG03, YG17, YG63.Do just basic base color on the flowers as they will be covered with 3-D flowers  (I cut another heart from acetate to strengthen as this will only be glued on one side and it is delicate).  Glue half if the heart to just one side of your card, over ribbon (this will also keep ribbon in place when card is opened by recipient).  Now stamp, die cut and sponge Carnations with Rose Bud and Angel Pink Memento Inks.  Use the flower Mold and then use fingers to give a deeper pleat to petals (flower mold will start them by breaking down paper fibers for you).  Glue flowers together making small, medium and large flowers for the heart.  Sponge on glue and sprinkle with Crystal Clear then glue to heart wreath.  Use glue on baby’s breath and put white Flower Soft on that part.  Put pink Prills on the rose buds. 

Heartfelt- Carnations Debut

Good morning!

Oh my goodness a new flower, what could be better?  

This new carnation will be an instant classic in my book!

Today I have used it with the new foam paper, what fun it was to heat and shape these little blooms!!

This paper collection is amazing too, it reminds me of the famous Butchart Gardens in Victoria.

A window view on lovely gardens

you can even see the bridge where the lovely couple stood for wedding pictures.

Heartfelt Creations products used:
     

HCD1-7164                         Small CameliaCarnation Die

HCPC-3806                         Small CameliaCarnation Stamp Set

HCDP1-285                         Camelia CarnationPaper Collection

HCPC-3789                         Classic Wedding Bells Stamp Set

HCD1-7143                         Classic Wedding BellsDie

HCD1-7161                         Sweetheart Borders Die

HCD1-7125                         Wildwood Florals Die

HCPC-3769                         Wildwood Florals StampSet

HCD1-7120                         Fleur Border BasicsDie

HCD1-7100                         Botanic Window Die

HCD1-745                           Luggage and Tags Die

HCFS1-465                         Art Foam Paper-10 Pack

HCS1-460                           Bridal BouquetStamens-Small

TSSZ82                                Fuchsia PinkStazOn

352854                            Metal Tip for Adhesive
159723                            Dries Clear Adhesive

Other Products: 

Pearl halves, ribbon, Smooches, Liquid Pearls, Paper Salon water based ink-Sky Blue and Petal Pink ,

.Flower Soft, Oil Pastels-green and pink, Copics-RV00, RV10, RV02 C01, C02, C03, C05, E00, E01, E53, E33, Y21, G21, G82, Taupe card stock, white card stock, Cactus Green StazOn Ink, London Gray Memento.

Video:

For more tips on creating with the foam paper & stamens, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/Oma6ctVmUD0.

Instructions: 

Card size: 5 7/8 X 5 9/16. This card has 2 parts, an outside card and an inside card which are glued together on the outer edges.  See pattern for scoring and cutting dimensions for the inside card. Outside card is 11 1/8 X 5 7/8 scored at 5 9/16.  Pick a paper from the  Camelia Carnation collection which show a scene and is at least 6 X 6 cut to 5 ¾ X 6, score in the center  (3”)and glue to the inside center  of the “outside” card.  Decorate the cover with another piece of 6 X 6. Cut Sweetheart Border for the top and glue in place.  Stamp the Camelia Carnation on Art Foam Paper with Fuchsia Pink and color with oil pastels then heat to shape the petals.  Glue flowers together with hot glue.  Tie knots in ribbon along top and add flowers to each knot then pearls between each flower.  Glue small flowers to railing and tie tiny bows under each one.  Add pearls between.  Stamp the wedding couple on white with London Fog Memento and color with Copics, RV 10, C01, C03, C05, G21 G82, E00, E01, E53, E33 and add Top Coat Smooches to veil and bottom of dress.  Foam Tape couple to front of card under arch.  Add green Flower Soft as topiaries to deck then set aside until finished with the inside card.

Cut the inside card 11 X 5 ¾”. (See template) make two cuts (top and bottom) starting at 2 ¾” in and 5/8” down and cut to 8 ¼” make the same cut at the bottom only 5/8” up from bottom. Score at 2 ¾” top to bottom, score at 4 1/8 top 5/8” and bottom 5/8” only, score at 5 ½ top to bottom, score at 6 7/8 top 5/8” and bottom 5/8” only then score at 8 ¼” top to bottom.  Sponge Sky blue and Petal pink on the inside card.  Cut chapel window from 2 center sections.  Cut 2 white panels 2 ¾ X 4 ½ and cut the decorative part of chapel window out of both, glue to the back of chapel window opening.

Cut white panels and pink decorative paper for each top and bottom 5/8 X 1 5/16” section.  Cut 2 pink panels

 2 ½ X 4 ½” then use the Fleur Border Basic to cut a decorative edge on both pieces.  Cut white Fleur Border Basic for each side and glue to pink panel then glue to outer sides of the inside card but leaving the decorative edge open as a pocket.  Add pearls to the decorative white border.

Stamp Bell Border with London Fog Memento ink and die cut.  Color ribbon with RV00, RV10, RV02 and bells with C01, C02, C03 and C05 and RV10.  Cut apart where needed for curve and glue to pink decorative paper. Add pearls to decorative window.

Stamp Wildwood Floral on Art Foam Paper with Fuchsia Pink StazOn and the leaves with Cactus Green StazOn.  Color with Oil Pastels.  Heat to shape.  Poke hole in small double flowers and insert on small white pearl stamen from Bridal set.  Arrange flowers and leaves over chapel windows.

Make two small tags from decorative paper for two pockets.

To see all the creations this week click HERE and then click on "Blog".

Thanks for visiting today!!
Robin

Isaiah 7:14New King James Version (NKJV)

14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a Son, and shall call His name Immanuel.

This is the time of year we celebrate the coming of the messiah, the fulfillment of the prophesy above. The baby Lord Jesus was born in Bethlehem.  Merry Christmas to you all! 

     

Heartfelt Creations-Holly & Poinsettia Gazebo Luminary

Good morning!

I have a luminary for you today.

I've used the new Gift of Love Box, Festive Holly and Poinsettias

Along with the Poinsettia Shaping Mold.

These new molds are so fun to use and make flower shaping so easy!!

Thank you Heartfelt Creations!

Heartfelt Creations Products:

HCPC-3822 Poinsettia & Holly Cluster Stamp Set
HCD1-7176 Poinsettia & Holly Die
HCFB1-463 3D Poinsettia Shaping Mold
HCD1-7163 Gift of Love Box Die
HCD1-7145 Festive Holly & Cardinals Die
HCPC-3791 Festive Holly & Cardinals Stamp Set
HCPC-3792 Festive Holiday Stamp Set
HCD1-783 Border Essentials Die
HCD1-7156 Eyelet Ovals & Basics Small
PGM15015 Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear
HCDA1-449 Stack & Store Daubers 6 PK.
ANC814 Lettuce Entertain You Prills
242174 Vellum Paper
352854 Metal Tip for Adhesive
159723 Dries Clear Adhesive
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
D110305 Stamp Mat Pad
TSMP900 Memento Tuxedo Black
359503 Funnel Tray
TSMP300 Memento Lady Bug

Other Products:
Heavy weight white card stock, Copic Markers: R21, R17, R29, R59, YG03, YG17, YG63, E33, E35, 3M Foam Tape

Video Tips:
For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at
Heartfelt HERE.

Instructions:
4" X 4". Cut 5 box panels out of heavy white card stock, cut out center of bottom portion with the square die in Box set. Glue vellum to the back of each open square. Cut away top 2 portions of the box leaving bottom 2 portions and flaps for closure then put box sides together with Dries Clear Adhesive. Cut 4 fence dies from Essential Borders and 6 decorative borders from Essential Borders. Glue fences at the bottom and decorative borders at the top and at the top of the vellum panels. The bottom of box may be glued shut as top opening is large enough to set Tea Light in and take it out.
Stamp and die cut Festive Holly and Cardinals (2 or 3 sets)with Tuxedo black Memento Ink on white card stock, Poinsettia (3 or 4 set) with Lady Bug Memento Ink on white card stock and then color Festive Holly and Cardinals with Copic Markers, sponge Poinsettias with more Lady Bug . Place Poinsettias in flower mold, spritz with water and run through your die cutting machine (see Video about flower molds for more info). Shape the Holly and Cardinals using the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Stamp sentiment 2 times with Lady Bug and die cut each with small oval then edge the ovals with more Lady Bug ink.
Glue 2 layers of shaped Poinsettias together for each flower and add Lettuce Entertain You Prills to the centers. Sponge adhesive onto flowers, Holly and Berries then sprinkle with Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear.
Glue Holly and Cardinals to box all the way around, cutting and piecing as needed and use foam tape to lift some pieces to give more dimension. Glue Poinsettias here and there as desired to finish decorating your Gazebo. Add the Merry Christmas sign to 2 sides on the top portions of Gazebo Luminary with foam tape.


Thanks for visiting today!
Robin

Psalm 100:4-5 (NKJV)

4 Enter into His gates with thanksgiving,
And into His courts with praise.
Be thankful to Him, and bless His name.
5 For the Lord is good;
His mercy is everlasting,
And His truth endures to all generations.

Heartfelt Creations-Rose Box Gift Set

Good morning!

Today I have a gift box and card set to share.

This would be perfect for a special friend for her birthday 

or even a nice thank you! 

Heartfelt Creations-Rose Box Gift Set

Heartfelt Creations Products:
HCD1-7160 Banners of Love Die
HCD1-7163 Gift Of Love Box Die
HCPC-3803 Banners Of Love Stamp Set
HCPC-3804 Heartfelt Love Sentiments Stamp Set
HCPC-3805 Forever Love Background Stamp Set
HCDP1-284 Heartfelt Love Paper Collection
HCD1-7110 Classic Rose Die
HCPC-3752 Classic Rose Stamp Set
HCD1-7149 Window Box Fillers Die
HCPC-3795 Window Box Fillers Stamp Set
HCST1-401  Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
HCDA1-449  Daubers
159723     Dries Clear
352854     Metal Tip
TSMP400    Memento Ink Rose Bud
TSMP707    Bamboo Leaves
TSMP704    New Sprout
PGM15015   Rajni Chawla's Crystal Clear
242174     Vellum Paper
HCFB1-462  3D Rose Shaping Mold

Instructions: Other Products: Memento Angel Pink, White card stock, Seam Binding, pearls, Liquid Pearls-white Spun Sugar Distress Ink, Lemonade Yellow Distress Ink, Pink Shimmer card stock, Copic Markers: RV00,RV10,RV02,Y00,YG11,YG25

Instructions: Card is 4 1/4 X 5 1/2", Box is approx. 4 3/4 X 2 3/4" Cut box die 4 times out of white heavy weight card stock and cut out each side with the inset die to form a square window on each side. Cut inset out again from Pink Shimmer card stock.  Cut 4 pieces of vellum 2 3/4 X 2 3/4". Glue Vellum to the inside of each panel window and glue pink inset to the top of each vellum window. Cut and glue decorative paper to match inset for each top section of the box (part of box die set). Fold at score lines and glue each straight side together then each top section until box is formed. Close top by folding flaps under each other.  Die seam binding with Angel Pink refill and crinkle while drying.  Make a bow for the top of box and a small bow for matching card (set aside for card). Stamp, die cut and sponge roses and then set them in rose mold, spritz with a bit of water and place the top on and run it through your die cutting machine with just the two cutting plates no base plate.  close buds with glue and glue rose pieces together just as you normally would, see Emma Lou's video for making roses. Make enough for the box and card.  Stamp, die cut and sponge color on the leaves from Window Box Fillers (rose looking leaves). Form as from the back of each leaf to shape slightly. Add leaves to front of box and then add roses on top.  Add pearls and Liquid Pearls like Babies Breath.  Sponge on Dries Clear glue and sprinkle with Crystal Clear.  Stamp sentiment with Rose Bud Memento and die cut with one of the Banners from Banners of Love.  Use RV00 and RV10 to add shading to the banner. Glue to front top section and glue bow to just one of the closing flaps (so you can open and close box).  For card, cut an extra pink inset from Box die set, extra piece of vellum, piece of decorative paper for behind inset and a strip of decorative paper for left side of card. Stamp and die cut "Just For You" Banner with Rose Bud, color leaves and flowers with YG11,YG25,RV10,RV00,RV02 Y00.  Add little dots of Liquid Pearls. Stamp Forever Love background with Spun Sugar Distress ink (very light pink) onto white panel 4 1/8" X 5 3/8", sponge with glue and sprinkle Crystal Clear glitter onto it. Add decorative paper strip (from Heartfelt Love Paper Collection) to left side about 1/4" from left edge then the stacked square inset (decorative paper, vellum then pink inset), add pearls to centers of flowers on inset then glue leave to card running them up the decorative paper strip.  Add roses and bow following leaves and end with 3 little rose buds.  Add Liquid Pearls Babies Breath, Crystal Clear glitter and Banner then attach to a pink 4 1/4 X 5 1/2" pink panel and finally to a folded white card.

Thanks for visiting today!
Robin

1 Chronicles 16:8New King James Version 

8 Oh, give thanks to the Lord!
Call upon His name;
Make known His deeds among the peoples!

Heartfelt- Special Black Friday Debut

Good morning everyone!

Happy Black Friday!

Today is the day we've all been looking forward to and I can't wait to show you what I've been up to for Heartfelt Creations!

It was my pleasure to do this wonderful new album

to showcase not only the beautiful album but also the 

fantastic new flower molds Heartfelt Creations now has available.

I was able to use the Floral Basics Shaping Mold on most of the flowers in this book and the Rose Flower Mold for others.

I have a project coming up where I use the Poinsettia Flower Mold and boy is that fantastic!

This book is all about a particular backpacking trip my husband Andy and I took.
We have gone hiking and backpacking for most of our vacations over the last 35 years

Tag journaling: At 8,600 foot elevation, Tuolumne Meadows is the gateway to the Yosemite High Sierra.  It is a stunning wilderness of flowery meadows, snowcapped peaks and oceans of sparkling granite. A great place to cool off escaping the valley heat in summer.  We intentionally live near one of the great wonders of the world, Yosemite.  Everyone has their own special desires of what they want to do and where they want to go, this is our special place.  We often start our back-country adventures from this place called Tuolumne Meadows High Sierra Camp.

Journaling says: Some look for gold but we look for the jewels of the Sierra-wildflowers! Rivers that turn to liquid gold as the sun starts to set and the alpine glow begins.  Every mountain top is aflame with super-natural light during this time of day.

Journaling say:(page 4 top) Casting off a sandy bar with the lodge pole pine forest behind and towering above that the snow covered granite peaks of Cathedral. (page 4 bottom) Tuolumne River sending swiftly flowing snow melt down to pools of ice cold water, a trout's heaven and a trout fisherman's delight! Timber forest open to a snow covered Cathedral Peak.  The fish are not hungry, shy to the lure splash they "run" to hide, move along, try some place else.  Who is persistent? A fisherman, focus and determination in motion...a duck could waddle past and who would notice? A bear could come to see and who would know? What a joy it is when my only concern is "what gear to use", be gentle, catch and release.

(page 5) A voice calls out, "Let's get going", it startles, oh yes, we were on a hike to where?

Journaling says: 

Finally on the trail, with every step we leave the cares of life behind us, our

 eyes and ears, our senses  begin to open and receive the beauty of the Lord

 in this place.

 A Kelty backpack, who knew it could be a trade up for a set of golf clubs, she

 hates golf, and I was clueless.   30 plus years of backpacking with a Kelty and

 Robin-priceless!

 Time is non-existent for a few days, rested, anxious, and ready.

 Fresh on the trail from Soda Springs in Tuolumne Meadows, we are on our way

 to Glen Aulin, a flowing  moving active force of water powered by plunging through

 the Tuolumne River Canyon, cascades and  waterfalls all along the way.

 No phone, no regular worldly cares, concerns or responsibilities.  Now it is the

 pleasure of the company with no distractions.  It’s the feeling of the wind, the

 scent of the mountains and trees, the sparkling of towering white granite bluffs

 and domes, the treasure of the jewels of the Sierra, wildflowers.

 How good it is the have a like-minded companion to share such a precious time

 and place. Years later with reflection, it is even more wonderful!

Journaling:  

Rivers form from High Country glacial lakes Like Mt. Dana and Mt. Lyell, they flow down-hill into this river called Tuolumne in Tuolumne Meadows, we follow the river down the” Grand Canyon of the Tuolumne” as it cascades and falls.  In one place the force of the water creates a most spectacular event (usually only in early spring) called “The Water Wheels”.  The water cascades over rocks with so much force that it creates actual “wheels” of water when it hits some particular rocks in the cascade.  We usually hike there after resting in Glen Aulin, (where our favorite waterfall of the High Country is found).  This photo is at our resting place on the way down to Glen Aulin, it is flat area and a very good place for fishing, taking off boots and refreshing our feet in the ice cold water.

 “The mighty Sierra, miles in height…so gloriously colored and so radiant, it seemed not clothed with light but wholly composed of it, like the wall of some celestial city…Then it seemed to me that the Sierra should be called, not the Nevada or Snowy Range, but the Range of Light.” John Muir

Journaling: (page 10 top) Tuolumne River cascades down the river gorge.

(page 10 bottom) 

The excitement and thrill of the ascent, rough going at times as there

is no trail, but exhilarating all the same and then the exultation of

the view from the top, so many smiles to What is a smile but the

outward showing of the joy inside of us.  We are tired from the climb

but so happy to be at the top. 

Life can be a balancing act, God can tilt it in your favor, GO!

(Page 11) 

A place that warms our soul, the higher we go in elevation

the happier we get or is it the lack of oxygen?  I’m sure it

 is this special place!

We were there!

Each page has a scripture printed on the paper.

Journaling: (page 14 top) 

Do you want to see greatness and power in motion, stand at

the base of a waterfall, feel and see it!

(Page 15 top) 

Life can wear you down, cause soreness and even blisters, what is more pleasant and refreshing

 than to stop, take off those boots and feel the coolness of flowing mountain water, wiggle the

 toes, let the pebbles of river rock message your feet and be refreshed.

 High on the rocky slopes the snow melts, trickles, gathers together and begins to flow

 making a creek and then a river.  The earth comes alive as it passes down through canyons,

 gorges and meadows then here we are, we are in it, a part of it.

Journaling: 

Lounging on a natural rock “chair”

 at the base of a 500’ cascading river,

 mist is floating on the air and at

 the base of this cascade is a deep

 swirling emerald pool of water…

totally irresistible. 

Heartfelt Products

ITEM NUMBER

NAME

HCPC-3813     Today’s Quotes stamp Set

HCFB1-464      3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold

HCFB1-462     3D Rose Shaping Mold

HCJB2-5004    3Ring Journal Binder-White

HCJB1-5001    Daily Blessings Journal Pages

HCDP1-278     Classic Petunia Paper Collection

HCDP1-275     Flowering Dogwood Paper Collection

HCDP1-250     Birds & Blooms Paper

HCPC-3644     Birds & Blooms Stamp Set

HCD1-756       Birds & Blooms Die

HCD1-757       Leafy Branch Die

HCD1-734       Sun Kissed Fleur Die

HCPC-3533     Sun Kissed Fleur Stamp Set

HCD1-7139    Small Classic Petunia Die

HCPC-3785    Small Classic Petunia Stamp Set

HCD1-7124    Woodsy Critters Die

HCPC-7123    Woodsy Wonderland Die

HCPC-3767    Woodsy Wonderland Stamp Set

HCPC-3768    Woodsy Critters Stamp Set

HCD1-7110    Classic Rose Die

HCPC-3752    Classic Rose Stamp Set

HCD1-7129    Flowering Dogwood Die

HCPC-3773     Flowering Dogwood Stamp Set

HCD1-7125     Wildwood Florals Die

HCPC-3769     Wildwood Florals Stamp Set

HCPC-3795     Window Box Fillers Stamp Set

HCD1-7149     Window Box Fillers Die

HCD1-7150     Window Box Elements Die

HCD1-7118     Delicate Borders Die

HCD1-7102     Regal Hummingbird Die

HCD1-783       Border Essential Die

HCD2-751       Cut Mat Create 2A Die

HCD2-750       Cut Mat Create 1B Die

HCD1-745       Luggage & Tags Die

HCD1-7157     Eyelet Oval & Basics Large Die

HCD1-7156     Eyelet Oval & Basics Small

HCD1-7154     Eyelet Circle & Basics Small

HCD1-7161     Sweetheart Borders Die

ANC814           Lettuce Entertain You Prills

ANC851           Rock N’ Roll Prills

HCS1-457-1     Pastel Pearl-Small

HCS1-457-2     Pastel Pearl Medium

TSMP707        Bamboo Leaves Memento

TSMP103        Cantaloupe Memento

TSMP704        New Sprout Memento

TSMP400      Rose Bud Memento

TSMP602      Teal Zeal Memento

Other Products:

Angel Pink Memento, white card stock, blue card stock, purple card stock, green card stock, pink card stock, dark pink card stock, Copic Markers E53, E33, E35, YGO3, YG17, YG63, Y11, Y15, V01, V12, V15, bv01, Y38, YR04, C01,R11, R02, R21, BG32, BG34, B01, Transparency, Vellum, Brilliance Pearlescent Purple,  Wilted Violet Distress Ink

VIDEO LINKS:

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FSdPL7nXvQE&feature=youtu.be

For more tips on creating with the journals, watch the tutorial https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fw4lcnn_9zU&feature=youtu.be

Instructions:

Approx. 9” X 8” 3 ring binder Journal Album.  Cover:  8” X 8 ½ piece of Flowering Dogwood trimmed at the bottom with the Sweetheart Border Die.  Under the die cut is a strip of light pink decorative paper.  Photo is framed with Flowering Dogwood paper and blue card stock.  Scripture panel comes from the Daily Blessings Journal pages.  Add flowers formed with the 3-D molds and stylist and filled with Prills or Pearl stamen.  Finish with rhinestone flourishes.  Finish spine with ribbon and tags from the Flowering Dogwood and Birds and Blooms.

Cover inside front and back with Classic Petunia Paper and Border Essentials die cuts.  Stamp Today’s Quotes with Wilted Violet Distress Ink  on Classic Petunia Paper and cut with Circles die then mat with white using the circle dies.  Cut a panel from the Classic Petunia paper and a little tag then attach the little tag with ribbon.  I did my journaling on the computer and printed on transparency.  Back inside in made the same way using the oval dies for sentiment instead of the circles.

Pages:  After matting and applying photos to chosen pages (some are tucked under designs in paper using an X-Acto knife to make slits) I glued paged back to back because I decided not to use the plain lined sides (except page 1).  That also helped to hide my slits in paper where I tucked photos in.  I then chose flowers, birds, animals and borders to decorate each page.  After decorating each page and using the molds for flowers making it quick and easy, I added my journaling to each page.

Thank you for visiting today!!

Robin

Psalm 119:105New Living Translation (NLT) 105 Your word is a lamp to guide my feet     and a light for my path.