Hello friends! I heard that Colorado had snow already this month. Isn't that crazy? We are having 80's in Southern CA; so not quite fall yet. I hope your weather is nice where you are.
I have been playing and experimenting; trying to learn how to create flowers with Heartfelt Creations products. I have created flowers in the past with other dies; but mine never looked like the ones I saw other people creating. A friend of mine told me to try the ones from Heartfelt creations; so I did. What a big difference it made in my flowers. Plus, they are fun to work with. I just need more time to create with them.
I was tired of buying flowers and nothing ever matched the colors I needed. I have spent a lot of time watching Heartfelt Creation videos; and will probably spend a lot more time watching them in the future. My husband actually said they looked real to him. Wow! That is a compliment coming from a man. LOL!
This is my first card that I have created where the focus is on the flowers and not a digital image or some other main attraction. LOL! I was kind of lost trying to figure out how to do it; but I think it turned out pretty nice. I hope it will inspire you to create your own flowers.
If you notice, the background paper matched perfectly with my lattice border die I found in my collection. I thought that was really a nice touch; but completely by accident. Be sure to check out the 3 CTMH specials for the month. We have a new Idea book that started September 1st with a lot of fabulous new products.
Inside Card
Supplies used to create this card:
Dies
Top Border front - Memory Box Delicate Butterfly Arch & Solid Arch Background (2 dies)
Lattice - Anna Griffin Fretwork 2
Love - Crafters Companion Opulent Swirls (came with Gemini Junior machine)
Thinking of You - PaperRose.com
Butterfly - Memory Box Pippi
Flower border inside - CTMH Decorative Borders (Z4241)
Sentiment frames inside - Gina Marie Designs Lotus Blossom Lace Rectangles
Flowers - Heartfelt Creations Oakberry Lane Blossoms dies
Leaves - Heartfelt Creations Leafy Accents Dies
Mold for leaves - Heartfelt Creations 3D Leafy Accents Shaping Mold
Paper - Heartfelt Creations Camelia Carnation Collection
Cardstock - CTMH White Daisy, reverse side of Raspberry (double sided)
Paper for butterfly and white border piece on top of front - Crafters Companion Pearl Cardstock (3 x 6 size)
Ink - CTMH Raspberry (sentiment inside)
Ink - CTMH Raspberry (sentiment inside)
Flower stamp set - Heartfelt Creations Oakberry Lane Blossoms
Mold for flowers - Heartfelt Creations 3D Blossoms Shaping Mold
Leaves stamp set - Heartfelt Creations Leafy Accents
Sentiment inside - CTMH Good Friends Are Like Stars (C1732)
Leaves stamp set - Heartfelt Creations Leafy Accents
Sentiment inside - CTMH Good Friends Are Like Stars (C1732)
Flower centers - US Artquest Prills (Bright Ideas) Color is Hot Mama
Bling - Ki
Glitter on flowers - Ranger Crystal Stickles
Inks used for Coloring flowers and leaves
Memento to stamp the inks
CTMH Topiary (leaf edges)
Leaves - Ranger Fern Green and Leaf Green Archival Inks
Flowers - Ranger Peony Pink Archival Ink
I am entering this card in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create - Anything Goes w/option (3 of 8) (Sunday)
Lil Patch Of Crafty Friends - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
A Gem of A Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 3) (Saturday)
Crafty Friends Challenge - More than 1 die (2 of 3)
Crazy 4 Challenges - A Card (No limit)
Colour Crazy Challenge - Anything Goes (2 of 2) (Colored all flowers by hand) (Friday)
Creative Fingers - Anything Goes (2 of 3)
Polkadoodles - Anything Goes (2 of 2)
The Outlawz - Festive Fridays (Anything Goes) (2 of 3)
Crafting With An Attitude - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Thursday)
DL.Art Linky Challenge - Anything Goes (1 per day)
Word Art Wednesday - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
Digi Choosday - Anything Goes (1 of 2) (Tuesday)
Lemon Shortbread - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Through The Craft Room Door - Anything Goes (1 of 2)
Pammie's Inky Pinkies - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Monday)
A Perfect Time To Craft - Anything Goes (3 of 3) (Other Date)
Craft's Galore Encore Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (No limit)
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Classic Design Team Challenge Blog - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
Crafty Hazelnut's Patterned Paper Challenge - Anything Goes (No limit)
Love To Craft - Anything Goes (3 of 5)
Morgan's Artworld Open Challenge - Anything Goes (3 of 3)
The new CTMH Holiday Expressions Idea book is now available and full of fabulous new products that you will want to check out. Just click on the title and start shopping.
We also a new Cricut Season of Joy Digital Cartridge available; including several 3D items. See sample below.
Only $5 with a $50 purchase or $17.95 with no other purchase
S1810 Thanks & Giving
CTMH Artwork
Use for Cardmaking, Scrapbooking and More!
October Special 1 - CTMH Holiday Sparkle Bundle
or Sold Separately
CC101810 - Holiday Sparkle Bundle includes the following items:
- 12 - 5 x 7 designer card bases (2 different designs) with envelopes
- Dies for shaker windows; which includes all die cuts, acetate, foam tape, front sentiment and other stickers, Confetti of mixed sequins and even stickers for the envelopes.
- Stamp set of sentiments and Christmas stamps
- Be sure to peel off cover on acetate circle windows before gluing to card. I didn't on these first two cards. LOL!
Also Sold Separately:
- CTMH Love With All The Trimmings - Part of Holiday Sparkle Bundle or sold separately (CC10188)
- Cut Above Card Kit - Holiday Sparkle (also sold separately if you don't want bundle) - (CC10189)
Cut Above Card Kit - Holiday Sparkle - CC10189
CTMH Love With All The Trimmings - Part of Holiday Sparkle Bundle
or sold separately (CC10188)
October Special 2 - CTMH Advent Calendar
Add some magic to the holidays with a paper crafted advent calendar
Make this holiday season extra
joyful with this enchanting advent calendar from the brand new Cricut® Season
of Joy collection. You can now purchase a custom bundle of papers chosen
especially for creating this project; pair this bundle with your Cricut® collection,
a few accessories, and a My Acrylix® stamp set and you’ll have everything you
need to create this festive paper crafting project! Available October 1–December
31 while supplies last. Shipping and handling will be assessed on the full
retail value of your order.
Free written Instructions for creating your own Advent calendar for your family and friends.
October Special 3 - CTMH Important Things
Telling Your Story.
I would love for you to join my private group.
A place to share ideas, creations and more.
I have a new Facebook VIP Group and
would love to have you join me. Just click on the bold words and click
Join. Can't wait to see you there. I also have discounted CTMH stamp
sets there as well. Check under Photos.
Thank
you visiting my blog. I hope you enjoy my creations. I appreciate all
of you. Be sure to check out my tabs at the top of the page for my
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Remember - Keep On Creating!!
It's Good For Your Health!!
