Be Joyful

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!


I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Wednesday, November 30, 2016

Violet Rose Fold Over Bookmark


Happy Wednesday!

***The winner of last week's Black Friday Blog Hop is Diana Joy from Angelica's Blog. Diana will need to email info@heartfeltcreations.us with her details to claim her awesome prize!

It's time for a little inspiration for you from Heartfelt Creations! This week I have a quick and easy fold over bookmark that makes a cute gift!




I left the front fairly simple, but you can easily add a sentiment or quote on the bottom to personalize it. The flower and leaves are from the Classic Rose Stamp Set and matching Classic Rose Die. They were colored with pencils and mineral spirits and shaped with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.

I made the bookmark from cardstock and the Classic Rose Paper Collection. The front of the bookmark is a pre-made tag from the collection. The back of the bookmark has paper from the collection and an adhesive pearl.




Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations' Blog to see all the beautiful creations by the designer this week!

I'm submitting this to the following Challenge:

Word Art Wednesday #258-259 - Anything Goes
Craft Carmakers #178 - Anything But a Card

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Blessings!

Kathy


Violet Rose Fold Over Bookmark

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3752 - Classic Rose Cling
HCD1-7110 - Classic Rose Die
HCD1-7108 - Snow Kissed Flakes & Tag Die
HCD 745 - Luggage & Tags Die
HCPC1-270 - Classic Rose Paper Collection
368770 - Scor-Pal
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
159723 - Designer Dries Clear
Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, The Paper Studio Green Jewel; Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Quick Quotes Purple Passion; Accessories: mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Prussian Green, Dark Green, Black, Imperial Violet, Dioxazine Purple Hue, adhesive pearls, hot glue gun, 1/4" scor-tape, Clear Wink of Stella

Watch this video https://youtu.be/Z8P070kC3oo to learn how to create dimensional roses with the Classic Rose Collection.

Instructions: Bookmark measures approximately 3" x 4 1/4". You can find instructions for fold over bookmarks here. (http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/try-new-technique-f44/tlc392-%7E-fold-over-bookmark-%7E-8-27-12-a-t559984.html) For my bookmark, I used the Festive Tag Die from the Snow Kissed Flakes & Tag Die for the base. Die cut once with Green Jewel and again with designer paper from the collection. Ink edges of designer paper tag with Purple Passion Ink. Adhere top 3/4" of tag pieces together using Scor-Tape. Using the Luggage and Tags Die, cut pre-made tag from the paper collection. Ink edges of tag with Purple Passion Ink and glue down to Green Jewel tag.

Stamp small rose petals (2 small, 1 medium) and foliage from Classic Rose Cling on Solar White with Onyx Black Ink. Color with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Die cut with matching dies from the Classic Rose Die Set. Shape petals using Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit into one flower. Add foliage and flower as pictured. Accent with adhesive pearls. Brush lightly with Clear Wink of Stella on flowers and die cut leaves.


Wednesday, November 23, 2016

Heartfelt Creations Black Friday Hop




Happy Wednesday!

Today's inspiration not only includes a new release sneak peek project for you, but a fun Blog Hop with the Heartfelt Creations Design Team and a chance to win a prize!

If you came here from Alicia's blog you are in the right place! If not, you may want to start at the beginning of the hop using the list below.

Here is some information for you about the hop:

*The Black Friday Blog hop starts Wednesday 23rd Nov at 00:001 EST and runs until Monday 28th November at 11:59 pm.
*A winner will be chosen at random from the comments everyone leaves on the Blog Hop Posts
*The winner will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations blog post and Facebook on Wednesday 30th November.
*The winner will need to email Heartfelt Creations to claim their prize.
*The prize is a full set of Fold Out cards and dies to match.

This fabulous prize includes:

1x Delicate Border Basic Die
1 x Classic Border Basics Die
1 x Fleur Border Basics Die
1 x Elegant Border Basics Die
1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards Black
1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards White
1 x pack of 4 1 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout cards Kraft
1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards Black
1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards White
1 x pack of 5" x 7" Foldout cards Kraft
1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards Black
1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards White
1 x pack of 6" x 6" Foldout cards Kraft

Wow, what an awesome prize this is!!!

For my project using these new products, I used one of the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" White Foldout Cards for the base and the Fleur Border Basics Die for the decorative edges.




Here is a picture of the card opened.




I used the beautiful Blushing Rose Paper Collection to decorate the base and for the borders. The sentiments are from the new collection of inspirational sentiments also being released on Black Friday!

The next person on the list for the hop is Sandy! Have fun hopping and good luck!

Here is a complete list for the hop in case you lose your way :)


I'm submitting this to the following challenge:

Word Art Wednesday #258 - 259 - Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Blessings!

Kathy


Blushing Rose Foldout Card

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3763 - Courage and Strength Cling
HCPC 3765 - Soar on Eagle's Wings Cling
HCPC 3754 - Classic Rose Bouquet Cling
HCD1 7120 - Fleur Border Basics Die
HCD1 7112 - Classic Rose Bouquet Die
HCD 751 - Cut Mat Create 2A Die
HCCF1-443-2 - 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" Foldout Cards White
HCDP1 271 - Blushing Rose Paper Collection
Stamp Mat Pad
Scor-Pal
Designer Dries Clear Glue

Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White; Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Quick Quotes Purple Passion, Green Tea; Accessories: mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Marine Green, Prussian Green, Dark Green, Black, Imperial Violet, Dioxazine Purple Hue, adhesive pearls

Instructions: Card measures 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" when closed. Use pre-made white foldout card for card base. Die cut Blushing Rose designer papers using the Fleur Border Basics Dies to decorate all the layers of the card. I used lavender designer papers for the inside and one of the small dress images and yellow background with lavender roses as pictured for the two outside layers. Using the dark green designer paper and the Fleur Border Basics Die, cut two decorative borders. On the inside lavender panels, stamp the Lord's love sentiment with Onyx Black ink for the 4 1/4" x 5 1/2" panel and the Thinking of You sentiment on the second panel showing. Ink all lavender papers with Purple Passion Ink and remaining papers with Green Tea Ink. Glue decorative borders to papers, then glue all papers down to foldout card base.

Stamp small vining rose image from Classic Rose Bouquet Set on Solar White with Onyx Black. Color with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Die cut with matching Classic Rose Bouquet Die and glue down to inside of card on lower right.

Using dark green designer paper and Cut Mat Create 1A Die, cut a small leaf, ink edges with Green Tea Ink and glue down as pictured. Add adhesive pearls.




Wednesday, November 9, 2016

Pampered Pooch Missing You


Happy Wednesday!!!

It's the second Wednesday of the month which means it's time for the newest release from Heartfelt Creations!!! This month it's all about puppies! Actually dogs, but they're all puppies to me! Here is a little write-up about the collection:

There’s nothing better than sharing time with your four legged fur baby, soaking in the adoration found in their bright eyes, the love displayed through their wagging tails and those endless supplies of slobbery kisses!  Whether you’re enjoying the antics of a young energy filled and mischievous puppy, or the relaxed and laid back company of an older furry friend, you are sure to fall in love with the new Pampered Pooch Collection by Heartfelt Creations!  This newest paper collection is filled with adorable fun loving illustrations of heartwarming pooches, their favorite treats, and pretty floral touches all set against beautiful shades of denim blues, grassy greens, chocolate browns and crisp creams.  The four captivating cling stamp sets include charming illustrations of man’s best friends at play, sitting pretty and even causing just a slight paw-full of trouble.  These adorable images have been coupled with a multitude of sentiments perfect for so many different occasions and are ideal for the young and the young at heart!  Cute dimensional pooch themed embellishments such as doggie bone shaped treats, paw prints, collars and of course a collection of fun loving furry friends themselves are easy to achieve when pairing the coordinating cling stamps and die combinations. So relax, get creative and celebrate great memories of canine friends both past and present, create a little something special for that puppy adoring friend who’s going through a “ruff” time, or simply lay back and bask in the joy of life as our wet nosed, fur covered friends do as we share with you the Pampered Pooch Collection…drool not included!

Here is my first creation with this collection!



This little guy is so cute! I love the paw print designer paper for the background too. The image was colored with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. This is a fairly quick card to put together once you have the coloring done!

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations' Blog to see what the designers have for you! So many cute projects!

I'm submitting this to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday # 256-257 - Anything Goes
Just Keep on Creating - November - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Blessings!

Kathy


Pampered Pooch Missing You

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3761 - You're Paw-fect Cling
HCDP1-272 - Pampered Pooch Paper Collection
3D Crystal Lacquer
368770 - Scor-Pal
159723 - Designer Dries Clear

Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, Espresso (Stampin Up); Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Java (Quick Quotes); Accessories: Brown Twill, Dark Brown Jute String, Bow-Easy Tool (Really Reasonable Ribbon), brown twine, button, adhesive pearls, Avocado Liquid Pearls, Scotch Mounting Tape, glue dots, mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Sepia, Espresso, Sand, Goldenrod, Cool Grey 10, 20, 30, 50, 70%, Prussian Green, Kelp Green, Blush Pink, Henna, Pink

Instructions: Card measures 4 3/4" x 5 1/2". Cut Espresso 4 3/4" x 11", score at 5 1/2" and fold to make card base. Cut small paw print designer paper 4 1/2" x 5 5/16", ink edges with Java Ink. Wrap brown twill across mat as pictured and secure on back. Adhere to card base.

Stamp dog in crate image from You're Paw-fect Set on Solar White with Onyx Black Ink. Color with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Trim image down to 3 3/4" x 3 3/4". Ink edges with Java Ink. Cut mat with Espresso measuring 3 15/16" x 3 15/16" and adhere to image. Add mat/image to base with Scotch Mounting Tape. Add Avocado Liquid Pearls to flower centers. Add 3D Crystal Lacquer to dog's eyes. Stamp sentiment on Solar White with Onyx Black and color "YOU" letters with green pencils. Trim down as pictured, ink edges with Java and mat with Espresso. Add to card below image using Scotch Mounting Tape.

Make multi-loop  bow wit Dark Brown Jute String using Bow-Easy Tool and add as pictured with glue dots. Thread brown twine in button and add to bow center with glue dots. Add adhesive pearls to top right of image.