Coloring is good for you!! Heartfelt Creations

So studies have found that coloring is actually good for you.  It's a great way for adults to combat stress and it's certainly not just for kids anymore.  Today's project is one that I found myself lost in the coloring and instead of feeling tired after I made it I felt calm and ready to create some more. 

I used Spectrum Noir markers on the coloring and you can see a complete list of all the dies and stamps I used but also all the color of markers used to create this beauty.  Just hop over to Heartfelt Creations blog and check it out. 

Angels, Angels Everywhere with Crafters Companion

I'm really having fun with Crafters Companion's Ultimate Tool.  It really is a tool that can do about, well ..... everything with!!!!  Need a pretty bow?...Ultimate Tool,  need to make a box?  Ultimate Tool,  need to create a one of a card three dimension card?  Ultimate Tool.  You'll find yourself leaving this tool out all the time to create with instead of just tucked on the shelf. 

I was able to create this wonderful shadow box card in no time.   I love the way it folds down and then pops up when taken out of the envelope.  AMAZING!!

If you don't have the Ultimate Tool be sure to either head over to HSN for a special edition glitter purple one, or pick up a standard one on the Crafters Companion website. 

Die'sire Create-A-Card : Christmas Angel
Nordic Christmas Embossing Folder: Diamond Snowflakes
Ultimate Tool
Bebunni Floral Metal Dies

It's Halloween Hop with Ribbon Resource

Here's a cute and simple hair bow I made with Ribbon Resource for the Halloween season.  Even the adorable little pumpkin in the center of the bow is ribbon...isn't it cute?

 

466-38-10 Black Satin Knotted

466-38-46 Green Satin Knotted

466-38-28 Orange Satin Knotted

EX-28 Pumpkin



 

Be sure to hop along with everyone below, leave some comments and you might just win one of two gift certificates...how easy is that?  Plus you'll see all kinds of inspiration to get you in a frightful mood. 

 

Be sure to stop by Ribbon Resource's blog too and see all kinds of great ideas using ribbon. 

 

Here are the hop links below 

Thursday

·        Gini Williams Cagle

·        Jen Shears

·        Jenifer Cowles

·        Jennifer Davey

·        Karen Baker

·        Karen Hanson

Friday

·        Latrice Murphy

·        Lori Williams

·        Michele Kosciolek

·        Tracy McLennon

·        Terri Burson

·        Emily Lanham

 

Italiana Riviera Collection from Heartfelt Creations is here

It's time to slow down the daily pace, take a deep breath and embrace life with the new Heartfelt Creations Italiana Riviera Collection.  We invite you to stroll down the Italian coastline taking in the spectacular seaside views, open markets, and amazing architecture while allowing yourself to relax and get lost in an easy going way of life.  Feel the gentle breeze, breathe in the aromas of salty mist and mouthwatering eats as you pass by a harbor lined with delightful cafes and quaint little shops calling out to you to pause for a visit. Step through towering stone gates to meander through perfectly manicured vineyards boasting rows and rows of coiling vines filled with dense foliage and  plump clusters of exquisitely purple hued grapes.  Then as the sun sets, continue to take in the old world charm and beauty of the area as you relax in your villa, enjoying a glass of fine wine aged to perfection while jotting down all of the days wonderful adventures on an old fashioned postcard, pausing occasionally only to peer out the old stone window that reveals the most surreal view of lush gardens, stately mountains, beautiful flowers and that perfectly manicured vineyard.  At Heartfelt Creations we dismiss the misconceived notion that you are required to leave your craft room to experience the finer things in life...so come along with us as we invite you to explore the charm and elegance of the Italiana Riviera Collection!

To see complete directions on how to create this card and other fun projects with the latest release, go to Heartfelt Creations Blog.  Happy Crafting.

It's a Card, no it's a Box....It's Both

Today is a project I created for Crafter's Companion.  It's a card and a box all in one and a great way to give a gift this holiday season..  Did you scoop up the angel die on HSN last week?  Well don't worry you can still find it on Crafter's Companion website.  See a complete list of products with links below. 

 

 

Die'sire Create-A-Card : Christmas Angel
Edge'ables Christmas only words: Wishing you a Merry Christmas
    Shimmering Cardstock 8 x 8 Green

Forget me not Die'sire die.

Ultimate Tool

 

 

 

Happy Heartfelt Wednesday

Happy Heartfelt Creations day today!!!! It's the last week of the Enchanted Mum Collection so I thought I would wrap it up with this super cute altered clothes pin.  It's a great decoration to make up and can be use for so many different things.  Want to know how to make it????? You can hop over to Heartfelt Creations Blog and see exactly how. 

Tune in to HSN with Crafters Companion and Sara Davies

All day long today you can tune into Craft Day with HSN and see Sara Davies / Crafters Companion with tons of tutorials and lots of great deals and packages.  This is a box I created with my Ultimate Tool and the Create-A-Card die.  It was so easy and yet is just stunning to share this holiday season.

 

Here are some more views of the project so you can really get a feel for it. 

 

 

Here is a list of Crafter's Companion goodies I used to create this project, better yet you can find a lot of them on HSN today. 

 

CAC Christmas Die: We Three Kings
Edge'ables Christmas Only Words: O Holy Night
Shimmering Card Stock: Black Pearl
Ultimate Tool

 

 

Lia Griffith and May Arts ....What a Pair!!!!!

Today I'm going to share a cute and simple pinecone garland created with Ribbon Resource Ribbon and cuts from the Lia Griffith Cricut Cartridge. You’ll be decorating your home for fall in no time with this festive garland.

 

Step 1. Cut out five pinecone pieces using the Lia Griffith/Cricut cartridge

Step 2. Cut out 3-5 pine needle clusters from the Lia Griffith/Cricut cartridge

Step 3. Run the pine cone pieces through an embossing folder to add texture

Step 4. Slide the two pieces of a pinecone together to make 3-d and glue together. Do this on all five of the pinecones and let dry.

Step 5. Use a quilling tool roll the pine needles clusters and glue down.

Step 6. Curl each of the needles

Step 7. Cut out 1 ½ yards (or desired length) of faux burlap ribbon to be the base of your garland

Step 8. Using the Ivory Burlap String tie each of the pinecones onto the base ribbon

Step 9. Run some of the Ivory Burlap String through each of the pine needle clusters and tie them onto the base ribbon in-between each of the pinecones.

Step 10. Cut several strips of the faux burlap and cut off the wired edge. Fray the edges a bit of the ribbon. Create two bows with the faux ribbon with the wire still in. Use the cut wire from the previous cut and add into the back of the bow. This will let you attach the bows to each end of the garland. Take the frayed pieces of the ribbon and tie randomly on the garland to add some texture.

Step 11. Create a knotted loop on the end of the ribbon/garland to hang your decoration up.

 

 

  

 

Ribbon Used:

• 1.5 inch Olive Faux Burlap Ribbon
• Ivory Burlap String

 

Other Supplies Used:

• Lia Griffith Cricut Cartridge

Day of the Dead with Graphic 45

Today I have two things to share with you.  The first is my Day of the Dead casket shadow box using Graphic 45's Rare Oddities Collection.  You can find a complete list of products used on Graphic 45's blog. 

 

 

 

The other thing I have to share with you is the newest tool in scrapbooking and if you're anything like me, you have to have all the tools.  The Art-C Grove Tool by Momento.  I used the tool for the ink distressing on this piece....check it out. 

 

 

 

It's time to hop with Graphic 45 and Spellbinders

Today kicks off an awesome blog hop with Spellbinders and Graphic 45 is one of their partnering companies, so you know you'll want to play along.  To find out more information about the hop and how you can win, win, win, head over to Graphic 45's blog and find all the details.