Heartfelt Wednesday is here!!!

Happy Heartfelt Wednesday.  Today is another card created with the enchanted mum collection and this flower is a prime example of why I love it.  Can you believe this entire flower is made form plain white paper and then created into the dimensional beauty.  You can learn how to create these on Heartfelt Creations Blog along with all the products needed.

It's beginning to look at lot like Christmas with Graphic 45

Well this layout is so precious looking at it now.  These are my Christmas pictures of the boys this past Christmas and I was so lucky to get some great shots.  Will was always such a monkey to get to photograph but I sure pulled it off on this Sunday afternoon last December.  

I can't express enough to you how important it is to take pictures and freeze those priceless moments.  Then to make them into artwork with a layout just makes it even better.  You never know when you will cherish those pictures even more than ever, so be sure to click, click, click away. 

I was able to create this layout using Graphic 45's beautiful Christmas collection A Christmas Carol.  Graphic 45 is so genius at their designs, but their colors are also so rich and beautiful.  I just love the way projects come together. 

 

 

You can see more beautiful work today on Graphic 45's blog, so hop over and see this project and more. 

Another Day to be Enchanted with Heartfelt Creations

Today is Heartfelt Wednesday and I've got a fun and whimsy card to share with you today.  This card is created from their latest release " Enchanted Mum".  I love all the die that coordinate with the stamp sets in this collection. They are so detailed and just make intricate cuts like the die above super easy. 

Please be sure to hop over to Heartfelt's Blog and see the complete directions step by step for this card and many other projects.  It's a wealth of insurance. 

It's all Natural with Graphic 45

This has to be one of my all time favorite collections from Graphic 45, Botanicabella and it's be re-released in one of their Deluxe Collectors Editions...YUM, YUM.  Today's project is a set of card made with the same collection and in the same style but different.  The first one is a step card and I literally think the butterflies are going to fly off the page. 

My second card is an easel card one of my favorites.  They are so simple to create and really do present so well.  I used bees as the theme on this piece and I adore bee.  Did you know that bees are something that really defy nature/physics.  They truly are a little miracle and because of that fact we always used bees as a mascot for my oldest son Will.  He was certainly one that defyed nature and so for teachers gifts and what nots we would have the theme of bees many times.  Needless to say I love bees, so I love this card. 

 

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog and leave some love about my projects but also check out some of the amazing work the rest of the design team has created.  I'm so blessed to work with such talented people. 

Create these simple but stylish Napkin Rings with Ribbon from Ribbon Resource

You’ll find napkin rings like this in some of the interior design magazines these days and they aren’t cheap.  The good news is they are super easy to make and won’t break the bank.  So pick out some of your favorite ribbons and let’s get started. 

 

You’ll need to gather together your supplies as shown.

 

 

Measure off about 10 ½ - 11” of  1 ½” width ribbon.

 

 

 Remove any wires from the edges of the ribbon (if you use wired ribbon)

 

 



 Loop the ribbon over two of the belt loops and then stitch in place with your sewing machine.

 

 

Cut your ends pretty and then seal the ends with clear drying glue.  This will prevent the ends from fraying. 

 

 

 

You can find the Ribbon I used on the Ribbon Resource

 

Ribbon Used

1.5 inch Brown Herringbone Ribbon

 

 

 

Create a Flip Flap Mini Book with Graphic 45

Hi Everyone, today's project is one I created for Graphic 45 and it's just plum fun.  This is a mini book you can create with 8 pieces of card stock and a lot of imagination.  In fact I'll show you step by step out to put this whole book together.  Just follow along with my Snapguide Tutorial.  Check out

 

How to Create an Interactive Mini Book by Lori Williams on Snapguide.

 

I've used the World's Fair Collection from Graphic 45 and I don't think I could have chosen a more perfect paper for the theme of my book.  This is from a trip my sister, son and I took to Disneyworld two years ago.  It was a priceless trip and one that I'm glad I have this little book to remind me of just a few of our wonderful times. 

 

 

 

Please be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog and leave a comment...let them know what you think of my work.  I'd also love to hear from you on my blog letting me know what projects you'd like to see in the future. 

 

 

Be Enchanted with Heartfelt Creations

Today is another day of the Enchanted Mum Collection from Heartfelt Creations.  I'm sooooo loving this collection.  Besides the fact there are three die collections that make coordinate with the line, the papers have such bright happy colors.  I'm in love. 

For more ideas, views and inspiration be sure to visit Heartfelt's Blog today for more design team work. 

Mon Amour with Graphic 45

Everyone loves love and the Mon Amour Card encases Love to a tea.  This card is one I created for CHA show for the Graphic 45 booth.  It has layers and layers of fussy cut images and then some more cut images just to make it a bit more delicate to the eye. 

 

 

 

 

Here's an interior picture of the card.  Remember it's just as important to make the inside of the card as beautiful as the outside.

 

 

Be sure to stop by Graphic 45's blog today and see more lovely projects by Annette Green.  She always does such beautiful work.

 

 

Enchanted Mum Release for Heartfelt Creations

Today marks another beautiful release from Heartfelt Creations " Enchanted Mum".  This collection offers one of the most stunning flowers that Heartfelt has created as of yet and you can Watch this video:https://youtu.be/jJBwQyyza6g to learn how to shape the Enchanted Mums.

 

Swing open the decorative wrought iron gates and escape to serene and alluring garden surroundings with the Heartfelt Creations Enchanted Mum Collection.  Take in the beauty of shimmering dragonflies as they glide through warm and gentle breezes, landing to perch on beautiful bouquets of chrysanthemums dancing in the sunlight.  Graceful flowing floral images and exquisite die cuts along with soft hues of pinks, purples, greens and yellows are sure to bring about a sense of peace and calm to your soul.  Create your very own impeccable garden themed designs with the assortment of light and airy mums taking centre stage in five gloriously illustrated stamp sets along with swirling vines and beautifully detailed dragonflies, all of which mirror the stunning images found within this enchanting paper collection.  Create authentic, true to life blossoms and embellishments with three coordinating dies, perfect to grace your scrapbook layouts and original card creations.  Whether you are celebrating special occasions or  preserving precious family memories, an enchanting time of creativity awaits you with the Enchanting Mum Collection.  

 

 

For complete directions for this card and many other projects hop over to Heartfelt Creations blog and see what we have to offer.  Don't forget you can also purchase this whole collection at a discounted price for a limited time. 

Put a Bow On It with Ribbon Resource

Decorative pillows are the rage and they can really be expensive, so today I’ve got a great little tutorial to share with you that will have you a one of a kind decorative pillow for not a lot of $$$.  You can find all types of beautiful ribbon at The Ribbon Resource and get it in small amounts.....how exciting is that. 

 

Find a plain pillow, you pick the size.  I found one at target in the $3 bin that was canvas with gold polka dots.  It was perfect for this project.  Next  you’ll want to pick out your ribbon.  I suggest using a wide ribbon.  For this pillow I used a 3” wide Burlap ribbon that’s printed with gold. 

Work the pillow with your hand before you attach the ribbon.  You want to try to get the filler on the inside to move outwards. 

 

Next wrap your ribbon around your pillow, tuck in at the back and you can even tack it down with a needle and thread.  Then just fluff your pillow out and adjust your ribbon on the front. 

 

Here is a photo of the completed project to show you how cute it is finished.  I also made another one with some canvas polka dot ribbon that is super cute too.  The pair is adorable together. 

 

 

May Arts / Ribbon Resource Ribbons Used

3” Gold Chevron Printed Burlap

Other Supplies Used:

Pillow

Thread

Needle