tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-28085276246833022992024-03-14T03:00:11.851+00:00Nikki's Crafting CreationsNikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.comBlogger308125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-32110825599673496062017-07-15T08:29:00.001+01:002017-07-15T08:38:18.316+01:00Festive Holly Luxurious Christmas Card<div style="text-align: left;">
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Well after a very hectic few weeks myself and Ozzie have finally moved into our new home. It has taken us 3 weeks to decide which room I should have as my craftroom/studio but we finally decided to use the front lounge which is the biggest room downstairs. We still have some finishing touches to make like shelving etc but we will get there and I have made sure we have space for a seating area so I can share my room with Ozzie, my daughter Zara and guests.....one thing I don't like when I craft is to feel isolated from the rest of the family :) </div>
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Today I have used the Heartfelt Creations Festive Holly Collection which was released world wide on Wednesday 12th July. The collection is full of beautiful Red Cardinals, holly, berries and includes images of wagon wheels, a gorgeous Victorian lamp and bells. </div>
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The collection also includes the Cardinal Haven stamp and die set which is still exclusive to Hochanda TV. This will be available worldwide from the end of this month.</div>
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I have also included a few stamps and dies from a few other previous collections which include the Sparkling Poinsettia, Celebrate the Season and the Snow Kissed Collection.</div>
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I have used a 5 1/4" x 4 1/4" white card which is a perfect size for the smaller panels from the paper pad.</div>
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Using a circle die from the Heartfelt Creations large circle die set cut out the Cardinal image. This die fits the image perfectly.</div>
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Die cut out the decorative die from the Festive Holiday die set in white medium weight cardstock and place this on the top of the card in the centre.</div>
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Cut a strip of the red paper from the paper pad measuring 3 1/4" x 3/4" and also the Merry and Bright sentiment which is from one of the border strips. Add a small amount of glue to each end of the sentiment and adhere to the red panel so that it is curved and adhere to the bottom centre of the panel on the card.</div>
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The next stage is to add dimension to your images using the Heartfelt Creations Deluxe flower shaping kit. I have placed one poinsettia on top of the other and added 3 gems in the centre to finish off. You can also add dimension to the holly and the Red Cardinals.</div>
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If any of my UK followers would like to purchase any of this collection or even past collections I am pleased to announce that you are able to purchase them through myself. The website is still under construction but you can inbox me through facebook or email - nikkicraft@mail.com and pay by paypal.</div>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-40248782065821555102017-05-20T17:21:00.002+01:002017-05-20T17:21:35.588+01:00My Craft Space with a little sneaky peak at the brand New Heartfelt Creations release coming soon<center>
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It has been just over 2 years since I last did a blog post and my life has dramatically changed in this time. The one thing that has not changed is my love for craft. </div>
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I thought it would be a good idea to start with some photos of my craft space and sneaky peak of the brand new Heartfelt Creations collection which I will be launching on Hochanda TV on May 31st.</center>
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My craft space as I like to call it would not have been possible without the love of my life Ozzie who has helped me transform our living area into my craft area too. Over the last few months we have brought some old vintage style second hand furniture some of which are still to be repainted and created the perfect craft room in which I can create in.</center>
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The new collection is called Classic Wedding Collection which as the name suggests is wedding themed but as with all collections can be used for many occasions.</center>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-62294792851942463722015-03-16T16:55:00.000+00:002015-03-16T16:59:10.147+00:00Altered Coffee Bean Tin Using the New Heartfelt Creations Peacock Paisley Collection<center style="text-align: left;">
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Almost a week and I have only just found time to do another blog post.....sorry :)</center>
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I saw a quote on Facebook the other day which said 'I could do with an extra day between Saturday and Sunday' which I thought was so correct....but then I got to thinking that maybe I could do with an extra day between everyday:)</center>
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I have been busy packing the non essentials to hopefully make it easier when we eventually move, although this has now been put back a couple of weeks. To be fair this is good for me as I have so many things to do.....dreading the packing up of my craft room and log cabin (which has become my craft storage). I need to be working right up until the day we move so I am not quite sure how this is going to work. I am going to begin by packing the things I don't use on a daily basis.....this though could be then prove that I actually do not need it, but I really do find it hard to let go of some of my crafty stash. Maybe this would be the perfect time for me to also have a big clear out:)</center>
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I absolutely adore this Peacock Paisley collection with all the lush jewel colours and with teal being one of my favourite colours at the moment I have to say this is on the list of my favourite all time Heartfelt Collections.</center>
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This is a coffee tin which I have decorated. I have seen many Pringle tins that have been decorated and I thought this tin would be perfect and because it is wider than a Pringle tin you could put home made cookies in it or just give it with the coffee beans in it :)</center>
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<li>As my tin has a slight dome shape I have add some teal ribbon as this was easier than using paper.</li>
<li>Tip: When decorating the tin only take the paper to where the lid comes else it will make the lid very tight and eventually may tear the paper.</li>
<li>Choose some paper from the paper collection and add a panel about 3" square to what will be the front of the tin. </li>
<li>Measure the tin and cut a piece of co-ordinating paper to fit (cut the paper slightly bigger so that it overlaps so that there is know gaps). Cut a 2 3/4" slit at the front and roll the paper to create the front collar. Glue or tape this onto the tin.</li>
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<li>Stamp and die cut several sets of the flowers. I have coloured mine in using some lemon and teal chalk inks applying with a sponge dauber. Use a flower shaping tool and mat to add definition to the flowers. Layer some of the flowers up as I have done in the picture.</li>
<li>Stamp and die cut about 10 of the fern leaves onto some pale green sage paper/thin card. I have used the same colour as I have used for the borders.</li>
<li>Die cut some of the decorative swirl flourishes from the cut mat create die sets.</li>
<li>Add the leaves, flowers and flourishes to the top of the tin as in picture. I have used some 3D glue gel to create a little height.</li>
<li>Either stamp, colour and cut out the Peacock from the Feathered Peacock stamp or cut out one of the peacock images from the papers.</li>
<li>Using 3D gel or pads and add the peacock to the top of the collar on the tin.</li>
<li>Glue the rest of the flowers and leaves in a nice cluster to the front of the tin.</li>
<li>Make a triple bow with the satin ribbon and add a crstyal sparkler to the centre. Add the bow to the bottom of the cluster of flowers.</li>
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I hope you are all well :) x It has been another busy few weeks both in my work and personal life. <br />
We put our house on the market and sold it within a day to a lovely couple who want to move in the beginning of April as they have already sold theirs which meant that we have had to frantically find ourselves a new house, which thankfully we have now done and things are moving very fast :) So if you thought I had gone missing again it is just that things have been very busy....exciting times ahead but after living in this house for almost 27 years you can imagine that although I am excited to be moving to a new house and area I am also a little sad to be moving from the house that I have brought my family up in :(<br />
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I hope you all managed to catch the Peacock Paisley launch at the weekend on Create & Craft. I did try and do a blog post to make sure you didn't miss it but unfortunately my internet was playing up on the Friday evening and I then ran out of time so apologies if you did miss the shows. You can still watch the shows on the Create and Craft website though....I think :)<br />
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Here are a few Butterfly Medley cards.....again I am so behind with my posts I will share a few of them and then tomorrow I will share some of the Peacock Paisley samples from the shows.<br />
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Another beautiful collection which was a delight to work with. I love the way that you can stamp and die cut all the butterflies out in one go like the flowers. It saves so much time and Like I do with my flowers I now have a box of butterflies already stamped and die cut out in a box ready to use on my projects.<br />
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-12837594664499073762015-02-15T14:16:00.002+00:002015-02-15T14:26:19.869+00:00Birds and Blooms Inspiration <center style="text-align: left;">
Wishing you all a very good Sunday afternoon :) It is a beautiful Spring like day here in Peterborough....it makes such a difference when the sun is shining don't you think? </center>
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I am busy working on the next collection which I will be bringing to Create and Craft on 26th February with a One Day Wonder....shush though as I don't think I am supposed to tell you hehe :)</center>
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Today I have decided to share a few cards with you using the Birds and Blooms Collection as I have so many and I haven't blogged only one of them. So I won't be adding a tutorial as I usually do as it would be a very long post. However if any of you have any questions on them please add it in the comments and I will get back to you:)</center>
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Yes I know....what a surprise for you all to see that I have finally blogged again:)</center>
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Without going into to much detail I decided to take a break from blogging due to lots of family commitments.</center>
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I am back though and am looking forward to sharing lots of creations with you:)</center>
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Thank you all so much for sticking by me and waiting patiently for me to come back....it means so much to me :) X</center>
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As you all know I have had a very busy few months.... the most amazing few months in fact:) Spending the week with my Heartfelt Creations family over in California at CHA was just the best time ever and many of you may of seen the pictures that I posted over on Facebook.</center>
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What do you think to the new packaging? I think it is just gorgeous:)....of course I love the colour pink so that helps.</center>
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I have also been doing lots of USA shows some which have been pre recorded and some that have gone out live which has been a great experience and feels so unreal when we receive emails from our fellow crafters over in America:) </center>
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My next UK shows are this Sunday the 8th Feb at 10am and 5pm. The shows will consist of the Birds and Blooms collection and also the Butterfly Medley collection.....I am loving these collections as who can resist birds and butterflies :)</center>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">It may seem a while ago but I launched a blog candy on my last post and I apologize for taking so long to announce the winner. As it has been so long and I have decided to announce 2 winners:)</span></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The 1st winner is </span>Stephanie Cunningham<span style="font-weight: normal;">....Congratulations xxx</span></span></center>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">The 2nd winner is </span>Kathy Rackley<span style="font-weight: normal;">....Congratulations xxx</span></span></center>
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Wow! I can't believe it has been so long! As you all know this is a very busy time and on top of Christmas I have just finished prepping for tomorrows 4 Day Deal on Create and Craft.... these shows are a mix of the last few months collections at fabulous sale prices:) I have lot's of special demos prepped so I hope you manage to catch some of the shows:) I am also very excited that I have been recording USA shows so December has been very busy:) I just have a few more samples to make for CHA and I will be able to take a break:)</center>
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So anyway I hope you are all enjoying this festive season....I imagine you are all organised and have your cards all finished and your presents wrapped.....me! well thanks to internet shopping and my daughter doing all my wrapping I am almost done!</center>
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Today I am sharing the heart that I demo'd a few weeks back using the Romantique collection. If you didn't see that show I may get chance this week to demo it again:)</center>
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I have used the Romantique dies and the Romantique swan Cling stamp and the gorgeous papers to create the heart. The heart is an MDF product that I purchased at Ally Pally last year.</div>
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Thank you all so much for your continued support this year....I certainly wouldn't be doing this amazing job without you X</div>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com46tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-17628249044360808552014-12-08T13:58:00.001+00:002014-12-08T13:59:32.767+00:00On Your Special Day Heartfelt Creations Tutorial<center style="text-align: left;">
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I am again so very sorry that I haven't been around for a while. I just wanted to give you all a heads up on a photographic tutorial that I have written for Heartfelt Creations which is over on the blog<a href="https://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog/"> HERE</a> You may have seen this card shown on Create and Craft a few weeks ago....one of my favourite types of cards to make:) </center>
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I have made this card with a belly bar which holds the card together when closed. The papers, stamp and dies are from the Romantique Garden collection and of course I have also incorporated the decorative border die from the Cut Mat Create die set 2A, which has become one of my all time favourites :)</div>
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I think this card would be great for a wedding or engagement card as you could incorporate a gift tag within the tag.</div>
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Hello everyone. Another week almost over and I just can't believe we only have a couple of weeks and most of us will be putting our Christmas decorations up....I love Christmas and always like mine up for the 1st of December :) A little early for some I know, but I really do love to make the most of them:)</center>
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I am busy prepping for the CHA which I am very pleased that I will be attending again in January :) I can't wait to meet everyone from Heartfelt Creations and work alongside them on the booth.... exciting times ahead:) I am not sure if I will be on Create and Craft before Christmas, but I will let you know if I get any dates.</center>
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I hope you are all well and would like to thank you all for emailing in the shows. It is a shame that they only read a few out, but I did recognise some of the names although I don't always get a chance to say hi:)</center>
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Today I would like to share a card using the All Geared Up collection.</center>
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<li>I stamped the image onto some black card using some specialist glue and used some Cosmic Shimmer glitter. Very effective and no colouring involved.</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-73937641198973618682014-11-05T23:27:00.001+00:002014-11-05T23:31:02.095+00:00Romantique Sneak Peek<center style="text-align: left;">
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-81623704576960371702014-11-04T16:26:00.001+00:002014-11-05T23:30:38.346+00:00Romantique Collection Sneak Peek<center style="text-align: left;">
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You are going to love it. It has a very romantic feel about it as the name suggests:) The papers are in shades of beautiful pinks and greens. As always the papers are stunning and all co-ordinate beautifully with the 6 stamp sets. Also in the collection is a die set which includes a decorative heart, which is totally different than you may have seen before and also 2 cute swans which when sat together create a heart.....perfect for those Valentine, wedding, engagement and just because I love you cards and projects:) </center>
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I am really looking forward to these shows....you know how much I love anything girly and pink :)</center>
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<li>I have coloured the image in with chalk inks and distress markers and used some of the paper from the collection.</li>
<li>I die cut the image out with Spellbinders Classic Circle die.</li>
<li>The pretty daisy flourish is form the Cut Mat Create die set - 2A</li>
<li>The Sentiment is from one of the older Heartfelt Creations collections - HCPC Hydranga/Posy Branch prcut set which I die cut out with a Spellbinder die set.</li>
<li>To finish off the card I have added some decorative pearls around the image and some tiny pink pearls in the centre of the flowers.</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-17469691651759448012014-10-25T13:53:00.001+01:002014-10-25T13:53:38.436+01:00Heartfelt Creations - Celebrating You<center style="text-align: left;">
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Today I want to show you how I have created a girly card using the All Geared Up collection. The more I get to use this collection the more I am loving it. Although I am now working on the next collection which will be on Create and Craft in a few weeks:) I will update you on times when I have had them confirmed.</center>
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<li>To create this card I have used some pink card and matted some of the paler card from the paper collection onto it.</li>
<li>I stamped the All Geared Up Background stamp - HCPC 3637onto cream card and have used distress inks and a blender pen to colour it in. </li>
<li>I have then matted the image onto some of pink card and matted this onto the main card.</li>
<li>Next I have stamped the Nuts and Bolts precut stamp - HCPC 3633 again onto some cream card and coloured it in. I have cut it out and adhered it to the right hand corner of the image. To give it some dimension I have curled the ends of the flower and only added some glue in the centre.</li>
<li>I have made a triple pale pink bow and added this to the nut and bolt flower.</li>
<li>I have used some Hobby House bead spacers for the centre of some of the cogs and also on the window. I have used a larger one and a pearl brad on the bow.</li>
<li>Next I cut the sentiment from the paper collection and added it to the top of the image.</li>
<li>By adding some decorative pearls on string and some Stickles glitter I have made this card really girly.</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com15tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-91743027264153076792014-10-22T11:54:00.001+01:002014-10-22T12:04:40.056+01:00Heartfelt Creations Tag Card<center style="text-align: left;">
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you will all be amazed that I finally found the time to do a full tutorial and it is over on the Heartfelt Creations blog today:) I chose to share my criss cross tag card that I demo'd on Create and Craft back in September using the Classic Sunflower Collection.</center>
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<li>To make the card base take 2 6” square card blanks. Cut
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Do the same on the other card, but mirror the diagonal cut. Adhere them on top of each other to create
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Create die set 2A using pale lemon card. Adhere 2 on each of the diagonals on
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adhere to the inside of the card and also to the outside. Cut a piece of Pale lemon card about 1” x5
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<li>Cut out the sentiment ‘Bloom Where You Are Planted’ from the paper pad and
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Adhere the border (gluing only at each edge and along the bottom) about
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<li>Stamp and die cut the sunflowers onto cream
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yellow). Using 2 or 3 medium flowers colour them using Scattered Straw and Wild
Honey distress markers and a dove blender pen.
Use your ball tool on the petals until you get a desired effect. Layer
the flower up to create one flower.
Stamp and die cut 2 leaves. Close the card so that you can see where the
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just to the bottom left of the card. Using the small tag die from the Luggage
and Tag die set cut out a tag from the paper collection. Adhere this so that it
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about 5” x 6 1/4" using a corner punch on the edges. Mat a piece of
decorative paper from the paper collection again using a corner punch on the
corners ( you can use the Cut Mat Create die sets to create your tag if you
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<li>Using the 2A die set from the Cut Mat Create collection die cut out the
panel with the Sunflowers in each corner as in picture. </li>
<li>Stamp the Bouquet Bucket onto cream or white
card with Sepia Versafine ink and colour in with a dove blender pen and
distress inks. Die cut out with a Spellbinder Classic Circle die and ink the
edges with Scattered Straw Distress ink. Adhere this centrally onto the panel. </li>
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<li>Cut out the sentiment ‘ Sending Sunny
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<li>Die cut out another decorative border and adhere this to the top of
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<li>Add some decorative pearls on string to the diagonals on the card,
both inside and outside. Also add some to the tag and the pocket. </li>
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<li>I chose the teal papers from the paper collection and die cut out a selection of the cogs, sprockets and leaves in some gold miri board. I have also sanded them and inked them with Tea Dye distress ink to give them a rusty look.</li>
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This is a nice masculine card which isn't over fussy I think, but by adding a bow and creating flowers with the cogs and sprockets I think you could easily make this more feminine. </center>
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I will be back soon with some more inspiration:)</center>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com33tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-5539664949071598032014-10-12T18:44:00.001+01:002014-10-12T18:45:06.769+01:00Live in the Moment! <center style="text-align: left;">
A very good evening to you all....Yes I vanished again, but after last weeks show I decided to take a little break as I know I have a very busy few months ahead. I have just spent some quality time with the family and totally just chilled out. I am now back on track and I hadn't realised that I was burning myself out....it took my family to convince me to take a break as they could see that I was trying to do to much:) I now feel more myself and ready to start work on the next collection:)</center>
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So just to bring you all up to date: Last weeks All Geared Up Shows went really well and I am so glad you all are liking it. You can really begin to use your imagination with this collection creating funky steampunk designs or more masculine designs.</center>
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I will be on Create and Craft again the first week of November with another gorgeous collection. I will keep you informed of the exact date and times once I have had them confirmed:)</center>
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Today I am sharing another All Geared Up card with you all. Wednesday was the world launch of this collection so if you haven't done so already I really advice you to head on over to the <a href="http://www.heartfeltcreations.us/blog/">Heartfelt Creations blog</a> as the Design Team have as always all worked so hard to bring you some fabulous inspiration!</center>
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<li style="text-align: left;">I created the base card with some brown card stock.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">I have created a cluster with the cogs, sprockets and leaves. I have used some silver Miri Card which I have then sanded them down a little and used some Tea Die ink to give them a rust effect. I have then die cut out some using some green card and some of the green patterned paper from the paper collection. I have also added a few to the top right of the sentiment tag.</li>
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<li style="text-align: left;">Finally I have die cut out some of the chain links and linked 3 of them together by cutting one side and slipping through anther and gluing where you have cut. I have also sanded these down and used Tea die distress ink to give them a rust effect. I have then adhered them to the sentiment.</li>
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I will be back tomorrow sharing another card and also I think its time for another blog giveaway:)</div>
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I just want to thank you all again for your continued support...without all of you I would not be doing this amazing job:) x It's hard work at times, but I love every minute of it:) x</div>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-52296293432655310802014-10-03T12:28:00.001+01:002014-10-03T12:28:54.249+01:00Heartfelt Creations - All Geared Up Sneak Peek<center style="text-align: left;">
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I have managed to find a few minutes to give you all another sneak peek at the All Geared Up collection that I will be launching on Create & Craft today at 7pm with the wonderfully talented Stephanie:)</center>
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I thought I would share a more girly card today...just to show you how very versatile this collection is:)</center>
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So what do you think? I'm loving the fact that although this is a more masculine collection you can still use it on female cards. </center>
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<li>I stamped the image with some stamp glue and used some ultra fine glitter which makes this a pretty quick card to create as there is no colouring involved.</li>
<li>I have also used the decorative border from the Cut Mat Create collection and added some pearls on string.</li>
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Don't forget I will also be on Create & Craft again tomorrow at 11am....I hope you can all join me and I look forward to reading your emails:) ...it is nice to know that you are all watching:)</center>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com17tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-37293588034317526132014-09-29T21:20:00.001+01:002014-09-29T21:21:13.888+01:00Create & Craft Sneak Peek<center style="text-align: left;">
Hello everyone...I bet you thought that I had left you all? My sincere apologies for not being around over the last week....I have been really busy, not just prepping for the Create & Craft release on Friday (7pm) but I have also lot's of things that I am working on at the moment which I hope to share with you all very soon:)</center>
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Today I would like to share a sneak peek for the brand new Heartfelt Creations collection called All Geared Up. You may have seen a sneak peek over on the Heartfelt blog last week.</center>
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This collection is a more masculine collection however the dies a really versatile allowing you to make gorgeous flowers from them.</center>
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My first thoughts on this collection was....not girly enough for me and although we all have to make masculine cards I always struggle with them, but this collection is stunning, from the papers to the stamps...it really is a fantastic collection for the men in your life, but also by using more feminine colours you can easily create a girly card:)</center>
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Just a quick post tonight, but I will be back soon to share another All Geared up creation:)</center>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com19tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-57387372390024775932014-09-17T20:20:00.004+01:002014-09-17T20:20:56.727+01:00Special Wishes Easel Card<center style="text-align: left;">
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Today I am sharing another Classic Sunflower creation with you....I have to say I have really enjoyed working with this collection as with all the Heartfelt Creations collections, but this one I think is amongst the list of my very favourites:)</center>
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Don't forget you can check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for lot's more inspiration from the Design Team.</center>
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<li>The Heartfelt Creations Classic Sunflower stamps that I have used are: Classic Sunflower with the co-ordinating die. </li>
<li>The image is from the Classic Sunflower paper collection as are the gorgeous red papers.</li>
<li>I have used the Classic Leaf with the co-ordinating stamps.</li>
<li>The decorative border is from the Cut Mat Create die set Set B and the trellis is the Spellbinder die Fancy Lattice.</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com16tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-51652129295244814262014-09-14T20:56:00.001+01:002014-09-14T20:57:26.033+01:00Wishing You Sunny Days<center style="text-align: left;">
Evening everyone....I hope you have all had a great weekend.</center>
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I had a fantastic day at Sir Stampalot yesterday and would like to say a big thank you to everyone that came. It really was a brilliant day:) </center>
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Sorry I have been a little quiet....with the TV shows and my mini holiday I just haven't found the time:(</center>
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Evening everyone. I hope you are all having a good weekend:) If you follow me on Facebook then you will know that I am having a few days away. We have driven to the Alps with a detour around the Nurburgring. The scenery has been breath taking to say the least:)</center>
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So as promised I have chosen the Blog Candy Winner by random org..... :)</center>
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The winner of the chalkboard card, a Heartfelt Creations stamp and some crafting goodies is........................................ Fern Dunsmore.....Congratulations Fern:) It may be a few days before I get back to you, but if you email me your details I will get your blog candy together and post it off to you.</center>
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<li>I have stamped and die cut lot's of the Sunflowers...stamping them in the Vintage Sepia Versafine ink onto cream card and colouring in with Distress Markers - Wild Honey and Spiced Marmalade. </li>
<li>I have added these to the box cascading them from the lid down the side as you can see in the photo. I have also added some leaves and some of the flourish leaves from the Cut Mat Create die collections.</li>
<li>Although there isn't a specific front to the box I have added a flower on the side that I have used the Sunflower stem paper panel on and also a bow.</li>
<li>To finish off the tissue box I have added some Hobby House string pearls and some Platinum Stickles glitter on the edges and on the Sunflowers,</li>
<li>Oops nearly forgot the feet... I think these just finish the box off. These ones that I have used are from The Hobby House.....which when I get time to finish, on my website along with all the other Hobby House embellishments:)</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com25tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-16049481060470638422014-09-03T18:18:00.000+01:002014-09-14T20:57:26.024+01:00My Sunshine <center style="text-align: left;">
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<li>Next I chose the check patterned paper from the paper pad and matted it onto my main card base.</li>
<li>I have added some Sunflowers which I stamped and die cut onto yellow paper. Also adding some yellow flourish leaves again from the Cut Mat Create collection and some Classic leaves.</li>
<li>I have added the sentiment from the paper collection to the top left hand side of the card.</li>
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Nikki Crafthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12289687770780267086noreply@blogger.com24tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2808527624683302299.post-21496397738517752622014-09-02T14:44:00.002+01:002014-09-14T20:57:26.027+01:00Cascading Sunflower Drawers<center style="text-align: left;">
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Well I am now on day 2 of the 4 Day Deal and I really am having a fun time...if you watched this mornings show with Dean you would have seen that Dean put me on the spot with the reading of the emails.... what did you think to my presenting skills? ummm I think I had better stick to the crafting :)</center>
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So today I am going to share the altered drawers with you...After making my 20th + card I really needed to create something a little different and these drawers have been sitting in my craft room for almost a year. This collection is great for a project like this:) This project got my crafting mojo back on track.</center>
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<li>I purposely chose the papers so that the middle drawers had the flowers on them and the others 2 were matching. For the lid I have used one of the panels from the paper collection with the cockerel on and cut it to fit.....unfortunately I don't have a picture on my laptop, but I will add a picture with a top view tomorrow so that you can take a look at what I mean.</li>
<li>I have used the decorative border die from the Cut Mat Create collection to add some detail to the fronts of the card. I have also added one on each side.</li>
<li>To decorate I have added some Hobby House pearls on string and some cream lace.</li>
<li>Next I added the drawer handles which are also from The Hobby House.</li>
<li>I have of course added lot's of gorgeous sunflowers cascading them down the drawers. I have added some seed beads in the centre using Pinflair glue gel. The leaves and flourishes are of course also Heartfelt Creations. </li>
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Hello everyone! I hope you are all well:) We have sunshine today so I am hoping that we have summer back:)</center>
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Apologies for not posting sooner as I had said I would....I just don't know where the time goes and with yesterdays class I just haven't had a spare minute:( Obviously I have had to fit some time in for hubby as I can't imagine with my TV schedule this week we will see much of each other.</center>
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So as promised here is the chalkboard card that I demo'd on the show and if you would like the chance to win this card, a Heartfelt Creations stamp of your choice and some crafting goodies just leave a comment on this post and you will automatically go into the random org draw which I will announce next Sunday:)</center>
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<li>Now as I just mentioned on this one I have also stamped the image again with some white pigment ink (you can also use a chalk ink) offsetting the stamp slightly giving the letters a shadow.</li>
<li>I have then added some of the white ink using my finger, rubbing in circular motion. I have added more in places to give it a more realistic look.</li>
<li>Next I have added some green and red pencil as you can see in the picture and again rubbed a little white ink over it to tone down the colours slightly.</li>
<li>I have assembled the card as in picture and added some Heartfelt Creation Poinsettias and some of the decorative leave flourishes from the Cut Mat Create collection. I have also added some of the white ink to the poinsettias to also give these a chalky loo. When stamping the poinsettias I have also used white embossing powder.</li>
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Now I also promised to share my Lantern that I made and taught a class of ladies at Sir Stampalot yesterday. My inspiration for this was from another teamie on the Heatfelt Design Team Joanne Jamieson - Larkin you can find her lantern<a href="http://castleparkdesigns.wordpress.com/2014/08/20/old-fashioned-lantern/"> here</a> and lot's more 3D projects....she is so talented and has some great projects on her blog:)</center>
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<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;"> I made the lantern using a template that I made which was similar to the one that Joanne made. Joanne has a link on her blog to one very similar, but it is smaller that mine. </span></span></li>
<li><span style="font-weight: normal;"><span style="font-size: small;">I have used the Festive Background stamp and heat embossed it in gold detailed embossing powder onto heat resistant acetate to create the windows. I die cut out the windows using the Cut Mat Create die from set 2B</span></span></li>
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-weight: normal;">By the way I hope you can all join me for my very first 4 Day Deal which kicks off at 8am with Dean:).....It has been a pretty hectic August prepping for these shows, but I have to say I am so loving my job:) x</span></span><br />
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Good morning friends....so how is your week going? Over here in the UK the summer holidays are coming towards the end and the children are preparing to go back to school:) It is a real shame that the weather hasn't been kind to us, but you can guarantee that once they are all back at school that we will have a heat wave lol </center>
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Apologies for those of you that were waiting for the 2nd show on Tuesday....there just wasn't enough of the stock so they had to cancel it and replace it with the Scan N Cut show. Unfortunately the emails were not coming through either so I didn't get to give away the chalkboard effect card that I demo'd so I will be doing a giveaway for this card tomorrow.....I just need to take a photo of the card and I also had promised you all a sneak peek today of the September Collection which is called Classic Sunflower. So if all goes to plan I will do a post tomorrow with the Chalkboard card and also a blog giveaway tomorrow:)</center>
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If you follow the Heartfelt Creations blog and Facebook page you may have already seen a sneak peek of this beautiful collection which is full of Sunflower Splendor:) This collection takes me back to the end of the 90's when I had a pine kitchen and I had sunflowers stenciled in a border along the top of the wall and baskets of dried flowers and artificial sunflowers dotted around the house.....Do you remember the days when dried flowers were all the rage....I even had bunches hanging from the kitchen ceiling! Now I come to think of it they really were rather unhygienic:) So this collection has taken me on a trip down memory lane so I really am loving this collection:) </center>
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<li>I have chosen a decorative panel from the paper collection and used the Tim Holtz distress tool to distress the edges. If you don't have one of these you can use the edge of your scissors or a knife. I have matted the panel onto some dusky pale blue card (also distressed the edges) and adhered it to my cream card base which measures about 7" square.</li>
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<li>Next I die cut out the Spellbinder Elegant Oval in the dusky blue card and matted my sunflower image onto it. I have added some lace across the card before adhering it to the left hand side of the card.</li>
<li>I have stamped and die cut the Classic Sunflowers - You can use this stamp as a background stamp, but you can also use it with the Co-ordinating die which gives you 11 individual sunflowers in various sizes, some sunflower seeds and also 2 cute little ladybirds (lady bugs if you are from the USA). I have stamped it onto a mustard yellow card stock and then used my distress ink - Tea Dye to add a little more detail.</li>
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Yikes! I can't believe that it has been over a week since I last blogged:( I have been busy in my craft room prepping for the Heartfelt Creations September Collection which I will be launching on Create and Craft next Monday....this will be a 4 Day Deal:) You are going to love this collection and I will begin to give you some Sneak peaks on Thursday!...If you love flowers then this will be a great collection for you:)</center>
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So here is my card for today using the Festive Christmas Collection (don't forget I will be on Create and Craft tomorrow at 11am and 2pm) I know many of you may have already made a start on your Christmas projects! It isn't far away now.....this year has just flown by:(</center>
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<li>For this very festive Christmas card I have used the Festive Notes stamp for the background - you can just about see it underneath the Cosmic Shimmer Iced Crystals.</li>
<li>I have stamped the main image in red and added a little Cosmic Shimmer Pearlscent mica powder. This stamp is the O Little Town. I have die cut the image out using the Spellbinder Standard Circles.</li>
<li>The sentiment stamp is from the Dove of Peace stamp.</li>
<li>I have layered the elements onto the main card using foam pads.</li>
<li>The Poinsettia is the Christmas Poinsettia stamp and the co-ordinating Sun Kissed Fleur die set.</li>
<li>The flourishes are from the Sweet Lullaby die set.</li>
<li>I have added lot's of the Cosmic Shimmer Iced Crystals to give the card a really festive ice feel:)</li>
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Sorry for the rather brief tutorial today....believe it or not I am in the middle of having my dreaded roots done:) Thank goodness my hairdresser works Bank Holidays:)</center>
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Take Care x</center>
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