Heartfelt Creations:

I have a card to share using Heartfelt Creations Countryside Evening collection.  The card is quite simple, and would be easy to mass produce using any sentiment for any occasion. The product list and instructions are below.

HCPC 3513-Weathered Fence Post PreCut Set
HCPC 3512-Antique Lantern PreCut Set
HCPC 3510-Petite Floral Swirls PreCut Set
other supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Antique Linen distress ink by Ranger, black crocheted lace/ribbon, white and kraft cardstock
Fold kraft cardstock so that base measures 4.25" x 5.5". Cut white cardstock panel to measure 4" x 5.25". Stamp fence post in Antique Linen ink in lower left corner of white panel. Stamp Petite Floral swirl in upper right corner in Antique Linen ink.  Ink edges of white panel in Antique Linen ink.  Stamp sentiment across lower right in black ink.  Adhere white panel to kraft card base.  Tie black crochet ribbon into loopy bow at top of card.

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Project Life: Week 3

Week three of my project life album.  I so need lessons on how to photograph 12 x 12 scrapbook pages in page protectors!!!! Any suggestions or hints would be most welcome. :)

The snowflake dies are from MFT and the chevron die is from The Stamps Of Life.  I added some rhinestones and alphabet letters, along with some "chit chat" stickers from Tim Holtz. 
I made the mini collage of ice sculptures with my Pic Stitch app.  It is perfect for grouping photos together, and it also allows you to do some cool photo editing.

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

You Warm My Heart...

Here is a super CAS card, using some of my The Stamps Of Life stamps, and some Freckled Fawn washi tape.  Easy peasy, lemon squeezy!  It is cold and snowy here in SW Ohio.  I am a lover of coffee and drink several cups a day even when it is 80 degrees out, but coffee is so much better on a cold day. :)

The coffee cup is from the set, coffee4two.  The sentiment and the heart is from the hearts2diefor set.

Thanks for stopping by,

Emily

Project Life: Cover, Week 1 and Week 2

Sooooooo, here is the start of my Project Life album.  I chose to include photos of us from New Year's Eve for the cover.  I thought it would be a fun way to kick off my 2013 album.  I am working with the Seafoam and the Bridgeport kits.  I have been able to use items from both collections and they seem to work well together.

I kind of combined week one and week two on the first double page layout.  Week one was not really a full week, and I was busy cleaning up Christmas decor and getting my house back in order, so not a lot of photo taking opportunities!

Hubby and I celebrated our 14th anniversary on the ninth, so I included a coaster from Pappadeaux, where we ate dinner.  I also took a photo of the flower bouquet he got me, and cut it in half to fit the smaller pockets. 

So far, I am loving Project Life.  I love the randomness, and how fun it is to include the silly things, along with the big events. :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Heartfelt Creations: Floral Fence

Hello!  I have a Heartfelt Creations card to share with you today using some stamps from the January release, Countryside Evening.  I kept this layout super simple.  You can find the instructions and product list for recreating this card below.

HCPC 3514-Floral Fence PreCut Set
HCPC 3511-Melodious Songbird PreCut Set
other supplies: Memento Tuxedo Black ink, copic markers, prisma pencils, brown card stock, white card stock, dark blue baker's twine, vintage button.
Fold brown card stock so that card base measures 4.25" x 5.5" when folded.  Cut white card stock panel to measure 4" x 5.25".  Stamp sentiment in black in upper left corner. Stamp gate image in black centered toward bottom of white panel.  Color image with medium of your choice.  I used both copic markers and Prisma pencils.  Tie loopy, baker's twine bow in upper right corner and add vintage  button to center.  Adhere finished panel to brown card stock base.

Please stop by the Heartfelt Creations blog, to see more wonderful projects from the design team!

Emily

TSOL: Stormy weather....

Hi, there!  Today I have a couple of cards to share using the newly released clouds2cut die and stamp set from The Stamps Of Life.  I love that these clouds go perfectly with the umbrella4you set and the kites2fly set.  The inside of the card above reads, "you're a friend of mine".  This is the perfect card to send to a friend who needs some cheering up!

This next card also uses sentiment and raindrops from the umbrella4you set, along with the new cloud set.  I added a chipboard lightening bolt to this "get well" card.

I have been working away on the start of my Project Life album and loving every minute of it.  I will be sharing what I have done so far later in the week.

Thanks for stopping by,

Emily

TSOL: Hexagon Thanks!

Hello! I combined three different The Stamps Of Life sets to create this card.  The black hexagon outline is from the hexagons2love stamp set.  The sentiment is from the youare2square set, and the pattern used for the inside of the hexagons, is from the new back2squares background set.
I stamped the back2squares background in the pink, turquoise and yellow onto white cardstock. I then stamped the hexagon in black over the patterns, and cut them out.  I love the mix of geometric patterns with the neon colors.

My Project Life supplies arrived yesterday! HOORAY! Hopefully will have some things to post soon for you all.  I am excited to start scrapbooking again.  I do believe, this will be the perfect system for me to stay on task.  Thanks Ashley Newell for encouraging me to take the leap. :)

Emily

Heartfelt Creations: Song In My Heart

Hello!  Today I have a card using some beautiful new stamps from Heartfelt Creations.  I love that I can make CAS cards using their intricate designs.  I don't think you can go wrong with a red, black and white combination.  Sponging and distressing the edges, adds texture and dimension to any CAS design. You can find the supply list and complete instructions below.

HCPC 3511-Melodious Songbird PreCut Set
HCPC 3510-Petite Floral Swirls PreCut Set
other supplies: white and red cardstock, Memento Tuxedo Black Ink, Ridinghood Red ink (SU), black satin ribbon, black gemstones
Fold red cardstock so that base measures 4.25" x 5.5".  Cut white panel to measure 4" x 5.25".  Stamp bird image in lower left corner with red ink.  Stamp petite floral image in both upper corners in red ink.  Stamp sentiment in black ink.  Ink edges with red ink and distress edges with fingernail, scissors or distressing tool.  Adhere finished panel to red card base.  Apply black gems under sentiment.  Tie black satin ribbon into bow at top of the card.

Make sure you check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for more inspiration from the design team.

Emily

TSOL: Wheely Happy Birthday!

Hi, there! I have another card to share using the fabulous new Pinwheels2stamp set from The Stamps Of Life.  I used the color challenge for the CAS challenge on SCS today.  This card will be perfect for my niece's upcoming birthday.  I popped the center with a foam dot and added a silver "candi" to the center.  I bought those silver circles at Archiver's last year, but never seem to get them out.

I have found it quite hard to get back into my blogging routine since the holidays.  Not sure why, and I hope it changes. I am anxious to get back into scrapbooking again.  You will be seeing more of that on my blog, along with my cards.  My project life goodies are due to arrive this week!  I think it is just what I need, to get my creative juices flowing again.  :)

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily

Heartfelt Creations: Countryside Evening Debut!

Today I am sharing a card made with stamps and papers from Heartfelt Creations new Countryside Evening collection.  I love the vintage feel of this collection.  The blue and yellow combos are just amazing, too!  You can find the product list and instructions for recreating this card below.

HCDP1 229 Countryside Evening Paper Collection
HCPC 3512-Antique Lantern PreCut Set
HCPC 3367-Vintage Life Background PreCut Set
other supplies: white cardstock, prisma pencils, glossy accents, baker's twine, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Ranger distress inks in Old Paper and Walnut Stain
Fold white card base so that it measures 5.5" x 5.5".  Ink edges with distress inks.  Cut Countryside Evening patterned paper to measure 5.25" x 5.25". Distress edges and adhere to card base.  Cut white cardstock panel to measure 5" x 5".  Stamp lantern image in lower right corner.  Create a mask by stamping lantern image again onto copy paper and cut out. Lay cut out image over the image you stamped onto the cardstock.  Next ink up your background stamp in Old Paper distress ink, and stamp onto white panel over the masked lantern image.  Color lantern image with Prisma pencils.  Add glossy accents to glass part of lantern and let dry.  Stamp sentiment to left of image in black ink.  Ink edges with distress ink and distress edges.  Adhere to center of card.  Tie baker's twine towards top creating a loopy bow on the left side.

Make sure you check out the Heartfelt Creations blog for more inspiring projects from the design team!

Emily

Heartfelt Creations: Just Wondering...

Hello! I have a Heartfelt Creations project to share with you today.  I just can not stop making these roses with the vintage floret dies and stamps.  In fact, I have my mom and a friend coming over today to learn how to make them.  Can't wait!  You can find the product list and instructions for recreating this card below.  I included a link to a video tutorial on how to make the roses by Emma Lou Beechy.

HCPC 3508-Timeless Lace PreCut Set
HCPC 3509-Timeless Sentiments PreCut Set
HCPC 3500-Open Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCPC 3502-Mini Vintage Floret PreCut Set
HCD 727-Vintage Floret die set
other supplies: white cardstock, My Mind's Eye Lost & Found patterned paper, May Arts burlap twine, glue dots, Memento Tuxedo Black ink, Ranger distress ink in Old Paper, hot glue gun
Fold white card base so that it measures 4.25" x 5.5" when folded. Stamp Timeless Lace background in black onto base.  Ink edges of card base with Old Paper distress ink.  Stamp sentiment onto white card stock panel that measures 4.25" x 1.125". Ink edges with Old Paper distress ink.  Cut panel from newsprint patterned paper that measures 4.25' x 1.25". Adhere sentiment panel to newsprint panel and attach to card toward bottom third of card base.  Use red patterend paper and stamp Vintage Floret flowers in black. Stamp two each, of the smallest sizes.  Use coordinating dies to cut.  Follow Emma Lou's tutorial HERE to make rose.  Make several loops of burlap twine and attach to back of finished rose.  Attach finished rose and twine to the right of sentiment.

Make sure you check out the rest of the design teams creations on the Heartfelt Creations blog!

Emily

TSOL: Pinwheels2stamp

Hello! I have several cards to share today using the newest The Stamps Of Life release called pinwheels2stamp.  My first card uses the larger pinwheel. I love that different designs included to fill in the triangles.  I added some baker's twine for my stick, and some mini gems to replace the apostrophe's around the word wheel.

This next card, I simply stamped the smaller pinwheel at a diagonal.  I did the same with the sentiment.  Very easy, quick card to make.  I added some gems to the centers of the pinwheels.

Thanks for stopping by!

Emily