Noel

 Good morning Heartfelt friends!

Material list HERE

Card size:  6 1/8”X6 7/8”

Card Base: Cut white cardstock 5 X 6, Cut Gold cardstock 5 3/16” X6 1/8”, glue white to gold then make a folded white card to fit and glue it on the back.  Cut the Noel Decorative die from white then cut just the top border (using outer die and decorative die together) from gold.  Tape the gold border to the decorative white die cut from the back with permanent tape.  Glue the sides and bottom to the card front at the bottom to form a pocket (harp ends will be loose.

Cut a piece of white cardstock 4 1/2” X 5 3/4", stamp it with the Joyous Noel Background Stamp using clear embossing ink or VersaMark Ink then heat emboss with clear embossing powder.  Sponge various colors distress inks onto clear embossing starting with the lightest colors in the center and working outward.  Wipe off excess with a baby wipe or other soft cloth.  Put glue on the back then slide it down into pocket (make sure no glue bubbles out, this would hamper the pocket.

Stamp poinsettias and holly using VersaMark, heat emboss with white.  Glitter the edges of the poinsettia with gold glitter.  Place a piece of waxed paper under pocket then glue the flower and leaves to the left corner of pocket.  When glue is dry pull waxed paper out.

Tag: On white cardstock scrap, stamp and emboss angel and harp with gold powder, die cut then glue harp to angel.  On another piece of white cardstock, stamp and emboss Noel in gold, color leaves light green.  Die cut tag with Noel at the top using the Album Tags, large inner tag die.  Use the large Outer tag die to cut a gold frame for the tag.  Glue then together then punch a hole at the top or use provided hole die.  Glue angel with harp to the tag.  Add color where desired and add shimmer to the wings and dress.  Insert a ribbon at the top of the tag then insert tag into pocket.

You can write on the back of the tag or inside card.

Thank you for visiting today! Now go get crafty!

Robin

Philippians 4:6-8

 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 

These verses mean especially a lot to me right now as I am facing something that could be frightening.  As always, my life is in God's powerful hands, and I will praise Him to matter the outcome!  For those of you who pray, thank you for your prayers right now...Robin

Thinking Of You Bird Cage

Good morning!

Today I have 2 beautiful bird cards.

This first one features the lovely large birdcage in 

Gold with the Lilacs. 

Inside the card has a sentiment

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7295           Wisteria Petals Die

HCPC-3911            Wisteria Petals Stamp Set

HCD1-7296            Cascading Wisteria Die

HCPC-3912            Cascading Wisteria Stamp Set

HCDP1-2115         Cascading Petals Paper Collection

HCD1-7297           Floral Song Die

HCPC-3913            Floral Song Stamp Set

HCD1-7298            Decorative Cage Die

HCD1-7154            Eyelet Circle & Basics Small Die

HCD1-7155            Circle Basics Large Die

HCPC-3845            Just For You Sentiments Stamp Set

RACP494                Majestic Violet Archival Ink

RACP430                Deep Purple Archival Ink
TSMP707                Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink

ANC825                 Ribbit Prills

HCGP1-488            Luxe Gold Cardstock

HCPP1-475            Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50-White

85-glitter              Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter

352854                  Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle

159723                  Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

3D1844                  3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz

Other Products:

London Fog Memento Ink, White Cardstock, foam tape, Copic Markers: YG11, YG05, YG07, E53, E33, E35, B21, B41, B45, RV00, E50, C3, C5, white colored pencil, lace, 

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

Instructions:

Card size: 4 X 6 3/16”.  Use the outer die of cage to cut a white card base folded in half, hanging the top of die over folded edge about 1” so that the fold stays intact.  Cut another white cage with outer die then glue it to the front of folded card base.  Now cut a gold decorative cage with the inner die, glue it to the front of card.  Cut a piece of decorative paper with the bird on it for the inside (cut the top off so that it fits inside the fold). 

Stamp 1 vine, the bird facing right, the 3 and the 2 wisteria shoots using London Fog or black.  Color with Copic Markers.  Stamp wisteria blossoms using Deep Purple and Majestic Violet, sponge, die cut and form then glue in sets of 2.  Fill centers with green Prills.  Glue a flower onto each stamped flower.  Pop bird up onto cage on the left side bottom.  Pop up vine and leaves with wisteria shoots across the top part of the cage.  Stamp the sentiment on white using Deep Purple, die cut with circle and die cut a mat with gold then glue it to the inside.

Glitter flowers and gloss leaves with lacquer.

My second card features the lovely French door

with Lilacs.  The fence features 2 halves

of a heart with the Lilac.

Inside has 2 large pockets for multiple tags.  I like writing person messages on these tags.

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7295           Wisteria Petals Die

HCPC-3911            Wisteria Petals Stamp Set

HCD1-7296            Cascading Wisteria Die

HCPC-3912            Cascading Wisteria Stamp Set

HCDP1-2115         Cascading Petals Paper Collection

HCD1-7297           Floral Song Die

HCPC-3913            Floral Song Stamp Set

HCD1-7221            Tulip Cart & Fence Die

HCPC-3861            Tulip Cart & Fence Stamp Set

HCD1-7201            Tickets and Tags Die

HCD1-7203            Ornamental Tags Die

HCD1-7272            Rounded Sunlight Window Die

HCPC-3845            Just For You Sentiments Stamp Set

HCD1-7281           Stairway Gardens Die

HCD1-7283           Courtyard Elegance Die

HCCB1-482            6 X 6 Swing Fold Card- White

RACP494                Majestic Violet Archival Ink

RACP430                Deep Purple Archival Ink
TSMP707               Bamboo Leaves Memento Ink

TSMP900               Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

ANC825                 Ribbit Prills

HCPP1-475            Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50-White

85-glitter              Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter

352854                  Metal Tip for Adhesive Bottle

159723                  Designer Dries Clear Adhesive

3D1844                   3-D Crystal Lacquer 4 oz

Other Products:

London Fog Memento Ink, White Cardstock, foam tape, Copic Markers: YG11, YG05, YG07, E53, E33, E35, B21, B41, B45, RV10, E50, C3, C5, white colored pencil, ribbon.

Instructions:

Card size: 6 X 6 1/4".  Start with the Swing Fold Card Base.  Pick a decorative paper panel with the purple doorway then use the Rounded Sunlight Window outer die to cut it out.  Cut out a round panel for the backside as well using another lavender color sheet of paper.  Cut out 2 more square panels out of this same paper (all 3 inside pieces should coordinate when using a single sheet).  Glue all the panels to the card base.  With the last 1/4 of the inside sheet of paper, make 2 pockets for the square panels 2 3/4 X 5 1/2".  Glue the bottoms and sides to the bottoms of 2 square panels.

Stamp fence, 2 vine with 6 wisteria shoots, 1 bird facing left and both sides of the vine [making a heart] using London Fog then die cut and color.  Glue the vine with hanging wisteria to the top and both sides of the circle panel.  Cut the fence in half and pop up one side to each of the front circle panel wrapping the heart shaped vines around each fence post.  Stamp small sentiment for the front using Deep Purple then die cut with very small circle, circle die cut a purple mat, glue the 2 together then glue it to the right side of the front circle.  Open card and finish decorating by gluing and popping up the bird to the bottom right side of the inside circle panel.

Stamp sentiment using Deep Purple and die cut it with Ornamental Tags Die, cut the mat with purple paper.  Glue it to the inside circle panel above bird, below wisteria.

Stamp flower blossoms, sponge, die cut then pleat outer edges and glue in sets of 2.  Fill centers with green Prills.  Glue flowers to the stamped flowers with bird.

Die cut 2 Courtyard Elegance [just the small square] and 1 full Stairway Gardens die from white.  Cut the Stairway Gardens in half then glue one half to each of the pockets on the square panels.  Glue the small square die cuts at the diamond (instead of square) onto the top center of each pocket letting half the diamond hang off the top.

Cut 4 large tags with 4 purple mats using Tickets and Tags Die set, cut some smaller ones to add to the tops of tags.  Add a purple bow to the top of each tag.  Slide tags into the pockets.

Randomly glitter card and tags, glitter all flowers and gloss all the leaves.

Thank you for visiting today!
Robin
Romans 11:33
³³ Oh, the depth of the riches both of the wisdom and knowledge of God! How unsearchable are His judgments and His ways past finding out!

HC French Country Cottage

Good morning!

How about this door?  Don't you just love it!!

This door has a decorative "screen" type door as well 

(not seen here).

HC PRODUCTS USED      
HCD1-7292               French Doorway Die
HCD1-7293               French Cottage’scapes Die
HCPC-3908                French Doorway Stamp Set
HCPC-3909                French Cottage’scapes Stamp Set
HCDP1-2114             French Cottage Paper Collection
HCD1-7211                Decorative Pocket Accents Die
HCD1-7201               Tickets and Tags Die
HCD1-7120               Fleur Border Basics Die
HCS1-459-1              Assorted Pearl Stamens-Small
352854                       Metal Tip for AdhesiveBottles
159723                       Dries Clear Adhesive
85-glitter                    Crystal UltrafineTransparent Glitter
TPSM900                   Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
RACP494                     Majestic Violet ArchivalInk
HCPP1-475                Deluxe Flower Shaping Paper Pack of 50-White
3D1844                       3-D Crystal Lacquer

Other Products:
Ivory cardstock, foam tape, Copic Markers: W1, W3, W5, C1, C3, C5, E53, E33, E35, YG61, G82, Y11, Y15, Tea Stain Distress Ink for sponging edges, sheer purple ribbon for tag.

 Videos
For more tips on creating with the border dies & foldout cards, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/wxX94X84kUo.

Instructions:
Card size: 6 1/8 X 6 1/4".  Start with an Ivory card folded to 5 1/2 X 6” (side fold).  Cut the front panel with the plain edge of the Fleur Border Basics then cut a border for that edge with the decorative Fleur Border Basics.  Cut decorative paper for the inside panels (matching edge of front and 5 1/2 X 6 for the inside back).   Cut 3 Decorative Pocket Accents out of ivory for the inside panel.

Stamp the French Cottage door full stamp on the front panel.  Stamp it again on white, die cut then color.  Pop up the door frame on top of the stamped image on card.  Glue the door in.  Glue Fleur Border to the top.  Glue decorative paper inside then glue Decorative Pocket Accents, one on top (without slot, cut it off), glue 2 together matching slot cuts.  Cut another piece of decorative paper 2” X 5 1/2", glue it to the back of bottom Decorative Pocket then glue the die sets plus decorative paper to the inside as a pocket. 

Stamp small flowers using Majestic Violet, sponge, die cut and push in the center to shape making little bells.  Insert 1 small white pearl stamen folded into each.  Stamp using black: 2 planters, porch light and leafy stem, die cut then color.  Pop the planters to each side, glue the porch light onto top left.  On the leafy stem, make small cuts in it all along the right (bottom) side so that it will curve easier.  Glue it over the arched doorway.  Glue flowers to leafy stem and to the 2 planter “trees”.  Glitter all the flowers, gloss the leaves.

Find the tag you like on the decorative paper and die cut it.  Die cut a mat from ivory.  Sponge the edges and stamp sentiment using Majestic Violet, at an angle.  Tie a ribbon on the top of tag and insert tag into inside pocket.
Thanks for visiting today!
Robin 

1 John 3:16 New King James Version (NKJV)

¹⁶ By this we know love, because He laid down His life for us. And we also ought to lay down our lives for the brethren.

HC Tea-rrific Tea For Two

Good morning!

Special card for a friend, sending along a special

tea bag or two as well.

HC PRODUCTS USED      
HCD1-7286           Special Teapot Die
HCPC-3903            Special Teapot Stamp Set
HCD1-7287           My Cup of Tea Die
HCPC-3904           My Cup of Tea Stamp Set
HCD1-7288           Elegant Teapot & Florals Die
HCPC-3905            Elegant Teapot & Florals Stamp Set
HCDP1-2112         Tea Time Paper Collection
HCD1-7245           Adorn It Pocket Accents Die
HCD1-7201           Tickets and Tags Die
HCD1-7202            Album Tags and Accents Die
HCD1-7161            Sweetheart Borders Die
RACP614                 Magenta Hue Archival Ink
RACP436                Leaf Green Archival Ink
RACP962                Fern Green Archival Ink
TSMP900               Tuxedo Black Memento Ink
PGM15015              RajniChawla’s Crystal Clear
85-glitter                 Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
352854                    Metal Tip for Adhesive
159723                    Dries Clear Adhesive
3D1844                   3-D Crystal Lacquer

Other Products:
White cardstock, pink cardstock, Fun Foam, pearls, ribbon, stables, Copics: RV00, RV10, RV02, YG11, YG05, C1, C3, Y11, BV00, BV01.

For more tips on creating with the flower shaping molds, watch the tutorial at https://youtu.be/FSdPL7nXvQE
Instructions:
Card size: 6 3/4 X 7 1/4".  Card takes 2 pieces of white cardstock, 1 is 7 X 7 ¼ (scored at 1/4"to make 6 3/4 X 7 1/4") and the other is 6 3/4 X 7 1/4", glue pieces together using the 1/4" tab.  Cut 1 pink  Adorn It Pocket using the scallop slot.  Cut a piece of decorative paper 6 1/2 X 7”, mark where the scallop slot will be then glue it to the card base leaving pocket free of glue.  Glue decorative Adorn It Pocket Accent to the paper matching scallop edges of slot.

Cut 2 pink corners and 2 white corners from the Album Tags set, Cut 1 tag frame from the Tickets and Tags set out of pink.  Cut 1 decorative paper tag.  Cut 1 Sweetheart straight border out of white.  Glue tag to tag frame, die cut hole, glitter then insert a ribbon.  Staple tea bag of choice onto tag.  Glue the corners to the top 2 corners and off-set the white from the pink slightly.  Glue the white Sweetheart border to the bottom, centered.

Stamp the large teapot, the cup, 2 floral bouquets, the tea bag and the spoon using black, color and die cut.  Glue the 2 floral bouquets to each bottom corner with Sweetheart border between.  Cut 1 teapot from Fun Foam then glue to the teapot image die cut.  Glue the teapot to the left side of the card.  For the cup, cut off the little tea string with heart tag, glue it to the tea bag then glue the tea bag behind cup.  Glue the tea cup to the bottom right and glue the spoon under it.  Glitter card and teapot randomly.  Tuck the tag with real tea bag attached into the pocket.  Glue pearls to each corner and the each scallop of slot.


Thanks for visiting today!
Robin

1 John 4:9 New King James Version (NKJV)

⁹ In this the love of God was manifested toward us, that God has sent His only begotten Son into the world, that we might live through Him.

HC Z-Fold Pop-Up Camper

Good morning!

Today I have a "Z Box Pop Up" for you.

The box is in the center where, in this card, we have a lovely flower garden.

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7243        MyHappy Place Die

HCD1-7244       Elements of Home Die

HCPC-3879        MyHappy Place Stamp Set

HCPC-3880       Elements of Home Stamp Set

HCDP1-2103    Happy Camper Paper Collection

HCD1-7120       Fleur Border Basics Die

HCD1-7238       Purr-fect Posies Die

HCPC-3874       Purr-fect Posies Stamp Set

HCS1-459-1      Assorted Pearl Stamen-Small

PGM15015       Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear

352854              Metal Tip for Adhesive

159723              Dries Clear Adhesive

RACP614           Magenta Hue Archival Ink

RACP632           Buttercup Archival Ink

RACP430           Deep Purple Archival Ink

RACP412           Forget-Me-Not Archival Ink

TSMP900         Tuxedo Black Memento Ink

Other Products:

White cardstock, yellow alcohol ink, 3M foam tape, Copic Markers:  Y11, Y15, BG11, BG32, C1, C2, C3, C5, R21, R22, RV10, RV02, YG03, YG23, E50, E21, B00, B01, B02

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

Instructions:

Card size: Closed-5 1/2 X 4 1/2"; open-4 1/2 X 11”.  Fold 4 1/4 X 11” cardstock in half then fold left side in half again to form the Z.  Cut a piece white 5/8 X 11, fold in half then fold right side in half again to make the pop-up part of card, along with 3 1/4 piece of white 1/4 X 3 1/4”. Score the 3” pieces on both ends at 1/4".  Cut top edge od card base with the plain edge die of the Fleur Border Basics then cut a piece of decorative paper to fit, cutting top edge to match.  Cut white eyelet borders (two) and glue to the top.

Stamp, color and die cut: firepit, ice bucket of drinks, table set, trailer, potted plants, cat & dog, sign, and scooter then glue all these pieces (except scooter) to the inside of card, add some flowers to the trailer. Place sign and dog at the fence opening, the cat on the table.

Stamp and die cut 6 fence pieces and glue to the 5/8 X 11 piece (after coloring piece green for grass).  Stamp 6 Hollyhock flowers, color, die cut and glue, staggering flowers, to the three 3 1/4"pieces avoiding the score lines at the ends.  Stamp, color, and die cut flower garland, enough to cover fences.  Glue fence/grass Z fold strip to card by gluing the 5 1/2"part of strip to the 2 3/4" side of card then glue the 2 3/4"part of strip to the 5 1/2" side of card.  This will form a box in the corner of open card.  Glue the three 1/4" plus flower pieces to the inside of the box (it will all fold down when closed).  Pop the scooter up on left side outside the fence.

Stamp, sponge and die cut the Posies blossoms and insert stamen (after adding yellow with alcohol ink).  Add the flower to top right and left side of card filling in with some leaves from the garlands.  Glitter all the flowers and randomly around the card here and there.

My second card is a pocket tag card and the flowers

on this one are Peony.

I did the crinkled petals on these peony blossoms.

HC PRODUCTS USED      

HCD1-7212        Petite Pocket Accents Die

HCD1-7202        Album Tags and Accents Die
HCPC-3814        Words of Encouragement Stamp Set

HCD1-7161        Sweetheart Border Die

HCPC-3835        Leafy Accents Stamp Set

HCD1-7193        Leafy Accents Die

HCFB1-467         3D Leafy Accents Shaping Mold

HCPC-3819         Small Sweet Peony Stamp Set

HCDP1-288        Sweet Peony Paper Collection

HCD1-7173        Small Sweet Peony Die
HCFB1-464       3D Floral Basics Shaping Mold

HCS1-459-4       Rock Candy Stamens Small

HCS1-459-3        Assorted Bead Stamens-Medium

85-glitter           Crystal Ultrafine Transparent Glitter

159723              Dries Clear Adhesive

352854              Metal Tip for Adhesive

HCST1-401         Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

RACP531           Vivid Chartreuse Green Archival Ink

RACP962           Fern Green Archival Ink

RACP524           Vibrant Fuchsia Archival Ink

Other Products:

Wine cardstock, white cardstock, ribbon,

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

Instructions:

Card size: 5 X 7”.  Cut 2 of the narrow Petite Pocket Accents dies and 1 of the wider out of wine color cardstock.  Cut a large tag out of wine and inner tag out of decorative paper. Also cut the oval shaped tag out of wine and decorative paper.  Stamp the sentiment onto the “oval” shaped decorative paper then glue it to the wine die cut.  Glue large tags together and die cut the slot/hole at the top, insert ribbon.  Glue “oval” shaped tag in the center of the large tag. Glue a piece of striped decorative paper 5 X 7 to card base then glue 1 narrow an1 wide Petite Pocket Accent to the paper (top of half circle will go to the edge of top).  Cut a piece of cardstock 5 X 2 3/4" and cover with the same striped decorative paper then cut out half circle part of Petite Pocket Accents (plain edge die) off the top.  Match edges and glue the other decorative narrow Petite Pocket Accents die cut to the pocket then glue 3 sides to the card at the bottom.  Cut a Sweetheart border out of wine and glue it to the bottom of the card over bottom of pocket.  Insert the large tag.

Stamp Peonies with Vibrant Fuchsia, stamp leaves with Fern Green, die cut and form in Shaping Molds.  Glue flower blossoms together in layers and then pierce the centers.  Insert white and green stamen in each flower.  Glue 3 small flowers and leaves onto top of tag.  Glue a bouquet of flowers and leaves to left bottom of pocket and a couple of flowers onto right side of pocket.  Glitter flowers and card.

Thanks for visiting today!!
Robin

Luke 11:13 New King James Version (NKJV)

13 If you then, being evil, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to those who ask Him!”