Sweet Lullaby Debut on Create and Craft TV

Good evening everyone! I hope you are all having a fabulous weekend:)

Sorry I have been a little absent from blogland and Facebook, but over the last few weeks my family life has been very hectic and whilst I have still been busy in my craft room I am afraid blogging has had to take a back seat:(  Hopefully soon my life will return to normal and life will become a little less hectic (stressful) x

 

So today I would like to share a card from the new Heartfelt Creations collection - Sweet Lullaby. This collection is perfect for that new baby, baby shower or even a birthday celebration! The papers are soooooo pretty with pinks, blues, lemons and  pretty greens......I hope you can all join me tomorrow (Sunday) at 9am for a 2 hour show on Create and Craft when I will be debuting this gorgeous collection:) .... I have lot's of cards and projects to share.

 

This is one of my planned demos. I have used the pram die and also flowers from the same set.

 

 

   

Just a quickie post today as I need to get an early night as I have to be at the studio for 7am in the morning:(

I hope you can join me tomorrow.....and don't forget to email in and say hello x

 

Take care  x

Special Blog Candy Giveaway

 

Good morning fellow blogging friends:)

Finally I have internet connection:)....I am so sorry I didn't post whilst I was out in Spain, but unfortunately the local bar that I usually get my WiFi from was closed for a week due to refurbishment!....But I am back now....with a little tan and back in my craft room:)

Special Blog Candy

Today I would like to launch an extra special Blog Candy!......This is my way of thanking you all for your comments and support....without you I wouldn't have been able to turn my hobby into an almost full time job:)

So for this blog candy the winner can choose 2 stamps, 1 die, and a paper pad from Heartfelt Creations....you can mix and match or you can choose from 1 collection, it is completely up to you!

There will also be a 2nd and 3rd place.....these will get to choose a  Heartfelt Stamp of there choice and also a few other goodies:)....oh and you will all receive one of my cards!

I will run this candy from today 5th May until Monday 19th May!

How does that sound? As with all my blog candies all you have to do is leave a comment on this blog post. I wish you all the best of luck and I will use Random Org to choose the winners!

 

Today I would like to share  a 3D monochrome card....I have used a decorative tent base card from my stash which I am sure is one that I purchased from Create & Craft.

 

 

• I assembled the base card, which was pretty easy.
• I have die cut a Spellbinder Captivating Square in black card and adhered it to the card at an angle.
• Next I die cut one of my favourite Heartfelt Creations die in white card - the decorative circle from the Raindrops on Roses collection. I have adhered this to the centre of the Captivating Square.
• I have stamped in white ink onto black card the Celebrate the Journey pre cut stamp set and die cut it out 3 times. I have used one of the decorative compasses and adhered this to the card in the centre.
• I stamped in black ink onto white card the Celebrate the Journey pre cut stamp and again die cut them out with the co-ordinating die.
• All the remaining elements can be used for other projects!
• To assemble the 3D world map I have used 3 black world map clocks and 3 white. I have scored down the centre of 5 of them and used one white one as the base which I adhered flat. I have then alternated between black and white just adding glue down the scored line and adhering in place.
• I have stamped the 'On Your Special Day' in black ink on white card and cut out with the co-ordinating tag die from the Luggage and tag die set.
• I have adhered the tag to the bottom right hand side of the 3D world map clock and added a white bow.
• To finish I have added some Stickles glitter - Crystal and a row of pearls on string along the bottom of the card.

I hope you like my card choice today.....don't forget to leave a comment:)

 

Enjoy the rest of your Bank Holiday weekend x

Sharing Some Hobby House Inspiration Today!

Hello everyone! I hope you have all had a good day:)

Now I know it is Wednesday and I usually share a Heartfelt Creation design with you, but it is also my day to inspire you with a Hobby House creation......and as I haven't uploaded a card over on the Heartfelt blog I thought I would share one with you tomorrow.

 

I have used an adorable Sylvia Zet topper and created a spring card:

 

I also thought you would like to see this Easter bonnet box that I demo'd on Create & Craft back at the beginning of April....I know it is a little late to be sharing an Easter project with you, but I was really pleased with how this turned out:)

 

• The toppers on both cards are The Hobby House:Wee Stamp Toppers - Wee Bunnies
• The embellishments on both the card and the Bonnet are from The Hobby House Spring Time Embellishment sets.
• I have used the Heartfelt Creations decorative circle die from the Raindrops on Roses die set on both projects.
• I made the main oval card with Spellbinder Grand Ovals.I have used the Spellbinder Grand Decorative One oval die and also embossed it with the Spellbinder M-Bossabilities Elegance embossing folder (design A) for the blue mat.
• The base of the bonnet is Spellbinder Scalloped Circles.
• I created the decorative edging on the bonnet with a Martha Stewart punch.
• To finish both projects off I of course added some stickles glitter:)

Now I really must dash and finish packing for my little trip to Spain:)

I will try very hard to bring some sunshine back with me :)

 

I will still be blogging whilst I am there and also launching a very! very! special Blog Candy......:) x

I am not sure if it will be Thursday or Friday as it depends on my internet access!

 

Take care everyone:) x

 

 

Journey of a Lifetime

A very good evening to you all! I hope you all had a good weekend:) x

First I would like to apologise for the lack of posts over the last week and the coming week.

I am busy beavering away in my craft room trying to get lots of samples made for my next Heartfelt Creations show.

My next show is Sunday May 11th......a 2 hour show from 9am - 11am!!! Ooohhh I couldn't believe that Create and Craft trust me to do a 2 hour show lol! I am very excited:)....have you seen the sneaky peek over on the Heartfelt Creations Facebook page?.....I didn't make it, but 'Wow' it is a stunning creations! You are going to love the new collection:)

 

I am also going away on Thursday to our friends villa in Spain.....we will be back on Monday, but am really looking forward to some quality time with my hubby and my 2 youngest children:).....Of course my Copics and water colour pens will be coming along with me as I have some gorgeous images to colour  up:)

 

My card that I would like to share with you today is similar to one that I shared a few days ago....one of my favourite cards that I have made using the Celebrate the Journey collection! Here is the link to the other card - Time for a Getaway

For this card though I have chosen a lush pink combo. It just goes to show that using similar elements, but choosing different colours you can completely change the style of a card.

 

 

 

• For this card I have used lot's of elements from the Celebrate the Journey collection.
• I have die cut 2 of the Suitcases and stamped one with the co-ordinating stamp.
• I stamped the map onto some white paper. I tore the paper into 3 and have used some Tea Dye, Walnut Stain distress inks and also some VersaMark ink - Pink Petunia.....scrunching and folding the paper whilst inking it up. I rolled 2 up and tied with some twine and added the other as to make it look like it is coming out of the suitcase.
• I have made a small rose using the Vintage Floret dies and stamps.
• After adding the elements to the card I added some stickles glitter - Pink Taffeta.
• To finish I added a twine bow, pearl brad and a vintage 'journey' charm.

That's all from me this evening.

Take care x

 

Blog Candy winner and a 'Special Day Card'

Happy Friday everyone:) Have you lot's of crafting planned this weekend:).....I have a demo day at Sir Stampalot tomorrow:) Always a fun day and a chance to have some crafty chats:)

 

I have another card to share with you all today that I demo'd on C&C.....although I did stamp the bike on the tag after I had die cut the tag out which made the image the other way round:)....It was rather funny because Dean couldn't see it until I had almost finished the card....but  live TV doesn't always go to plan, but the finished card I thought looked just as nice, just the other way round:)

 

For those of you that didn't watch the show this is the card that I made:(a bit blurry, sorry).

• I stamped and die cut the elements out and stamped the bike twice and cut out the basket of flowers and layered it onto the basket on the main bike with some pinflair gel to add some dimension!

And this is the sample card: On this one I stamped the bike first and then die cut it out with the tag die, which is why it came out the opposite way to the one I demo'd:)



I just love all the elements from this collection , whether you stamp and die cut them out or use the papers they are perfect for many occasions:)

Another quickie post today!

 

Ooooh and the Easter blog candy winner is................................ SusanP, Kent!!!! Congratulations:)

If you email me your details and your chosen Heartfelt Creations stamp I will get your crafty goodies off to you:)

 

 

Heartfelt Creations - Time for a Getaway

 

A very good morning to you all:) I hope you are all well on this glorious Wednesday!

 

Today I would like to share one of my favourite cards that I made using Celebrate the Journey collection. I also demo'd this one on the Heartfelt Creations show with Emma Lou.....Well ok I made a very similar card LOL! It is one thing that I still haven't got used to...having to talk to the presenter (in Dean's case usually not about the actual card) and also make the card!  I am sure in time it is something that I will be able to get use too:)

 

Unfortunately my card today isn't on the Heartfelt Creations website, but please do hop on over and take a look at all the creations that the DT have made....as always you won't be disappointed:)

 

 

 

 

• The main card blank measures 7" square which I made using some Kraft card.
• I have distressed all the edges and added some Tea Dye distress ink.
• I chose some blue patterned paper from the Celebrate the Journey collection and matted this onto some brown card, which I then adhered to the main card.
• I have used lot's of elements from this collection, starting with the suitcase, some stamped elements and also some tags from the papers.
• I stamped the map and tore it into 4 strips. I have aged the map using Tea Dye and Walnut stain distress inks. I rolled 3 of the strips up and tied with some twine. The 4th and largest of the strips I have added so that it looks like it is kind of falling out of the suitcase.
• Finally I have added a vintage brass charm.

I just love the suitcase and for those of you that didn't see the show it is so versatile..... you can even make it into a little handbag....which I will be sharing with you in the May collection:).....my lips are sealed, but I know you will just love this collection.  I haven't had any confirmed dates from Create and Craft yet but I will post the date and times as soon as I here anything:)

 

Take care everyone and enjoy the rest of your day:) x 

Oh, and thank you Sam Smithard for bringing to my attention that my Pinterest buttons have disappeared! Not sure where they have gone....maybe on vacation lol, but I will get this sorted later today:) x

 

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Heartfelt Creations - 'The World'

 

Hello fellow bloggers.....I hope you have all enjoyed this Easter Weekend:)

I have had a rather chilled one......a little gardening, some spring cleaning and just basically being somewhat of what my daughter called a 'lazy bum' :) It has been a nice break though! I am now itching to get back in my craft room:)

 

My card I would like to share with you all today is using one of the Heartfelt Creations panels from Celebrate the Journey paper collection.

 

 

•  I adhered some pale dusky blue card to my card blank.
• I cut the panel from the paper collection and matted it onto a Spellbinder - Detailed Scallops which I die cut in pale dusky blue card,
• I added 3 pieces of ribbon.
• I die cut and heat embossed in gold detail embossing powder the Celebrate the Journey sentiments. I used 'The World' sentiment and layered it onto the decorative compass. I then adhered this to the centre of the card.
• I finished the card with a small bow and a vintage metal charm.

Just a quickie post today.

Don't forget if you haven't added a comment over on my blog candy giveaway post it isn't to late....just click on the blog giveaway button in the sidebar.

 

Take care and enjoy the rest of your Easter weekend:) x