Flamingo Birthday

 

IC1052 - Happy Walls - INSPIRATION

I was inspired by the fun flamingo on the wall. For my card, I reached for this adorable flamingo from Heartfelt Creations, colored it with Copics, and popped it up on dimensionals for a bit of lift.

The flamingo is layered on white and then pink cardstock. I paired it with two coordinating designer papers, framing the smaller panel with green and the larger background with white. The full panel is mounted on a brown card base, and the card is finished with gold mirror candy dots for a touch of shine.

Thank you for stopping by to see my card today. Your thoughtful comments are always appreciated. If you leave a note, a visit to your blog will follow.

Flamingo Birthday

80th Birthday

 

SC1092 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For today’s card, I reached for a favorite retired set from Heartfelt Creations. I stamped the flowers, sponged color into the centers, then shaped them and added popped‑up centers for extra dimension.  

The birthday sentiment is from Karen Burniston, cut from green and yellow cardstock. Those same colors were mirrored as accent layers beneath the designer paper to tie the palette together.  

To highlight the milestone, I die cut the number 80 several times from white cardstock, topping it with a bold red glitter layer. The finished number was then mounted on white and green layers for added depth.  

I completed the design with the birthday sentiment popped up on dimensionals and a few stamped buttons, also shaped and raised, to bring playful texture and balance to the card.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

80th Birthday

Mothers Day Poppies

 

FS975 - This week's featured stamper is Carrie3427. I found this INSPIRATION.

I was drawn to the whimsical feel of the flowers, so I pulled out a stencil from The Ton. Using several Distress Oxide inks, I blended color through the stencil and then added black Stickles to the flower centers for extra detail.

The layout provided the perfect space to showcase this Happy Mother’s Day sentiment from Heartfelt Creations.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Mothers Day Poppies

Challenges:

A Perfect Time to Craft - Anything Goes

Wedded Bliss

 

IC1036 - Selfridges - Inspiration

I was inspired by the two swans on the sweater and pulled out this beautiful swan image, a retired stamp from Heartfelt Creations. The image was stamped, colored with Copics, and then die cut. I also stamped and colored the lilies, shaped them, added stamens to the centers, and finished them with a touch of Stickles for sparkle.

Behind the dimensional lilies, I tucked two additional stamped lily images, also colored with Copics, to add depth and fullness.

All of the elements were arranged within the shaped gate die cuts and layered onto purple cardstock for a rich backdrop.

This card is headed to my son and his fiancée, who will be married soon. Since she loves ducks, I thought this swan image would be a sweet nod to her love of them.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Wedded Bliss

Challenges:

Morgan's Art World - ATG

Gothic Wedding

 

F4A816 - Fabric

For my card, I used black lace beneath the embossed layer to incorporate fabric into the design.

I added torn and curled edges to the embossed layer for texture, then adhered it to a black card base with the lace peeking out from underneath.

Next, I stamped Heartfelt Creations flowers and leaves onto black cardstock using Versamark ink, then heat embossed them in black for a subtle, dimensional effect. After cutting and shaping the layers, I assembled them to create depth and movement.

To finish the card, I added a silver "Best Wishes" tag.

This card is headed to my son and his fiancée, who are getting married soon. They both love gothic style and have asked guests to dress as if attending a funeral—how delightfully dramatic! I adore their sense of fun and feel this card suits them perfectly.

Thank you so much for stopping by to see my card today. I truly appreciate your kind comments. If you leave me a note, I’d love to visit your blog in return.

Gothic Wedding

Challenges:

Make My Monday - Fabrics/Textiles

Sunflower 80th Birthday

 

SC1083 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out my Heartfelt Creations Sunflower set that is one of my all time favorites. I cut the layers, added some distressing to the layers and layered on blue and tan card stock.

I then stamped the flowers and sponged the colors, layered adding glitter to the edges and finished with prills in the center.

The 80 was die cut several times in white then finished with gold glitter paper on top and the birthday sentiment was popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Sunflower 80th Birthday

70th Birthday

 

SC1079 - this week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I pulled out my Heartfelt Creations flowers and leaves. The colors were sponged on and then they were shaped using a stylist tool.

Next, I cut the layers, using green and designer papers. I then added the flowers, 70 for a 70th birthday card and the banner popped up on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

70th Birthday

Mr & Mrs

 

F4A802 - Romance

USEIT2025 - Pink Pearls from my tote

This challenge came at the perfect time. A sweet friend is getting married next Saturday and I needed to get on the ball and get this made.

I cut the base layers adding a really pretty pink rose paper for the base layer.

Next, I stamped and cut the Heartfelt Flowers adding some pink to the edges, shaped them then layered them using hot glue.

Once the flowers were created and the leaves were cut and colored, I layered them intertwining the pink pearls from my tote.

I then die cut the gold rings adding a green stone (the bride's engagement ring is a green stone). The card was finished with the die cut Mr & Mrs from Creek Bank Creations and popped up on dimensionals and some stickles to the Roses.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Mr & Mrs

Your Special Day

MMTPT831 - Doves

For my card, I stamped the dove from Heartfelt Creations and die cut it. I had the flowers and leaves already stamped, cut and colored so I just shaped them and layered.

I added the sentiment and all the shaped flowers, leaves and dove and added a few dimensionals.

The flowers were finished with a few Prills.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Your Special Day

Birthday Heart

 

SC980 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

For my card, I cut the card base using a heart leaving the top edge uncut. I then cut the same heart shape and covered the hinge of the card heart base.

Next, I cut the peach heart and used some flowers from my Heartfelt Creations collections. These were already stamped and colored, I just shaped, layered, and added stickles.

I finished with the birthday sentiment and added prills to the flower centers.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Heart

Challenges:

Double Trouble - Flowers (no pattern paper)

Crafter's Cafe - Flowers

Fab N Funky - Female

Little Red Wagon - Patterned Paper or Not (I can go either way...for this card I chose no Patterned Paper)

Cutie Pie - Think Pink

Just for You

 

FS868 - This week's incredibly talented featured stamper is Betty aka Sweet Irene. Her gallery is incredible full of so much amazing inspiration. I found this INSPIRATION.

I love the tilted panels and incorporated tilted panels on my card.

I used a Heartfelt Creations paper pack for the card base and cut out the base and the panel then tilted one of the layers. I stamped and cut the flowers and shaped them layered.

The flowers were finished with flower stamen and stickles.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Just for You

Special Day

 

FS865 - This week's incredibly talented Featured Stamper has a huge gallery full of amazing inspiration. I found this INSPIRATION.

I immediately thought of this great set from Heartfelt Creations. I am really going to miss Heartfelt Creations when they close but I am thrilled I have a bunch of their stamps and dies in my collection.

I stamped the flowers and colored them with copics. I then die cut the flowers, cut the layers and popped the flowers and sentiment on dimensionals.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Special Day

Challenges:

2 Sisters - Autumn
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes

Beautiful Blossoms - Anything Goes

Colorful Options - Orange

Simply Create Too - Use Stamps

Stamping Sensations - Garden Delights (Top 4 Winner)

Triple B - Birds, Butterflies & Blooms

Birthday Wishes

 

IC916 - McGaw Graphics and Pinterest - INSPIRATION

F4A696 - Summer (I think of flowers for summer)

For my card today I pulled out one of my favorite Heartfelt Creations sets. I stamped and cut all the lilac flowers then stamped the leaves and colored them with copics.

I then shaped all the flowers and some of the smaller leaves and layered over some purple lace and the lacy die cut. I finished the flowers with a purple bow and some nuvo drops and stickles.

The sentiment was popped up on dimensionals.

I am so sad to see that Heartfelt Creations will only be putting out one more collection. I have really enjoyed their stamps and dies over the years and I hope to see that others will continue to use their stamps and dies even with them no longer being made.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Wishes

Challenges:

Allsorts - Bunch of Flowers
Beautiful Bloosoms - Anything Goes with Flowers (Top 3 winner)

Crafty Catz - Anything Goes

Give a Crafter a Cookie - Purple (Top 3 winner)

Gem of a Challenge - Anything Goes

Double Trouble - Anything Goes - Thing 1 (Winner)

Double D Challenges - Inspiration Board

DL Art - Anything Goes

Digi Choosday - Anything Goes

Krafty Chicks - Any Occasion

Lil Patch of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes

Little Red Wagon - Bow

Papercraft Challenges - Girls, Girls, Girls

Promarkers - Dies and Punches

Polkadoodles - Anything Goes

Tic Tac Toe - (Craft Item / Tool (Flower stylus), Patterned Paper, Die Cut)

Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes

Black on Black

 

WT948 - Die Cut Borders

For my card I used all black card stock and die cut the many layers, flowers and leaves. The center panel is popped up on dimensionals. I then shaped the flowers and leaves and added some black stickles to the edges of the flowers.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Black on Black

Challenges:

Crafty Calendar - Anything but a Square
Creative Knockouts - Anything Goes

Darling Card Makers - Crowning Glory - This is an extra special card my on asked me to make for his girlfriend who is going to school to be an art teacher.

Daisy Challenge - For the Girls

DL Art - Anything Goes

Happy Little stampers - Anything Goes with Dies

My Time to Craft - Monochromatic

Shopping Our Stash - She's a Lady (I used the optional special woman in my life - son's girlfriend)

Birthday Wishes

 

CC936 - blackberry bliss, bumblebee, mossy meadow

For my card I used the lilac set from Heartfelt Creations I stamped the flower and leaves and colored the leaves with copics.

I then stamped several individual flowers, sponged on the colors and shaped. I added a few accent leaves and finished with the ribbon and sentiment.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Birthday Wishes

Ice Skate

 

IC887 - Paper Heart Design Blog & Pinterest - INSPIRATION

CCC22DEC - Anything Goes

FF22brown - Christmas Flowers - Any kind of holiday flower. This is for the Fallidays challenges on splitcoaststampers.com. We hope you come join us.

F4A667 - Stencil It

I loved the colors in the inspiration and used them to create my card.

 I die cut the ice skate and layered, I then used some Nuvo Mousse for the snowflakes layer and while that was drying, I stamped and shaped the poinsettia.

Once the card was put together, I finished the poinsettia with stickles and a gold pearl.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Ice Skate

I am also entering this in the Allsorts challenge this week HERE.

Mothers Day

 

SC933 - This week's sketch on splitcoaststampers.com

I am working ahead of schedule to get some Mother's Day cards made. For my card I used one of my Heartfelt Creations sets and stamped the flowers and leaves and colored the images with copics. Once colored I die cut them and layered on a sponged circle weaving the ribbon across the panel.

I finished the card with the sentiment and a few die cut butterflies.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Mother's Day

With Love

 

MIX511 - Contentment (For me I had to have this Heartfelt Creations set when it came out)

F4A664 - Peace (For me any time I can get in my craft room is peaceful. I love playing with my Heartfelt Creations sets and use them as an incentive when I have completed some of my crafty chores. (yes I have a crafty chores list - LOL))

For my card I stamped the peacock and colored him with copics. I used some already stamped flowers and leaves from a bin I have with Heartfelt Creations flowers and leaves.

The papers were cut and layered and the flowers and leaves were shaped and layered. I finished the image, and flowers off with stickles and added prills to the center of the flowers.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

With Love

You Are the Best

 

CC920 - Merlot, Polished, & Garden

For my card I cut the window, layered on the merlot paper and layered on DP.

Next, I stamped and shaped the flowers and leaves and layered on the window die cut.

I added the sentiment on dimensionals and finished the flowers with Nuvo Drops and stickles.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

You're The Best

Faith

 

MIX503 - Royalty

F4A656 - Pick a season

I picked spring. I thought these flowers were perfect for a faith-based card in support of Queen Elizabeth's strong faith. She was very dedicated to service and the church, and this card is my representation for her.

For the card I stamped the flowers and leaves and sponged on the colors. Once colored I used a shaping mat and tool to shape the flowers, leaves and bird.

I added the layers and some dimensionals and arranged the flowers and leaves. Once the card was put together, I added stickles and prills to the flowers.

Thank you for stopping by to check out my card today. I appreciate the lovely comments. If you leave me a comment, I can stop by your blog for a visit.

Faith