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Wednesday, February 24, 2016

Lily Bouquet Card

Dear All,
Here is another simple yet elegant card I am presenting using Heartfelt Creations products.



Heartfelt Creations Products:
Sunrise Lily Bouquet Die HCD1-789
Sunrise Lily Paper Collection HCDP1-263
Luggage and Tags Die HCD1-745

Other Products: Light gray cardstock, foam dots, Rhinestones, Stickles

Project Instructions: Its 6x6 card. Take 12x6 light gray cardstock, fold in half so you can get 6x6 card panel. Take 5 3/4 X 5 3/4 size designer paper which is already in 6x6 size. Use foam dots under the designer layer and adhere on basic card panel. Diecut this beautiful lily bouquet and a vase using Sunrise Lily Bouquet Die. This Bouquet and a decorative vase images are already on one of the paper in Sunrise Lily Paper Collection. Also die cut the sentiment tag using Luggage and Tags Die. These tags and tickets are always in the collection paper pad.
This 6x6 paper has beautiful design on one side so on the blank side adhere this bouquet and vase die and the sentiment on one side. Use some Rhinestones for little glittery touch. Use stickles to all over the bouquet. 
Hope you will like this simple yet elegant card.
 

Friday, February 19, 2016

3D Envelope Tutorial in Various Sizes!!

Dear All,
As per the request I am trying to give a simple step tutorial for couple of popular sizes 3D envelopes.

Before I get into tutorial I wanted to give answers of some questions.


  • Can I use We R Memory Keeper's Envelope Punch Board?
Yes, We R Memory Keeper's Punch Board is made for making envelopes. But measurements are different than my simple tutorial so I will be giving those sizes as well if any of you are using this punch board.


  • We have to have Martha Stewart's or any other scoring board?
No, Scoring board is really really handy but if you don't have it then simply mark the points with the pencil and use the ruler and whatever tool you can use to make the score marks. Long back when I didn't have these fancy tools I was simply using empty Ball-pen to make my score marks. But make sure to get few news papers or planner underneath. Do not do it on table of hard surface. To get nice score marks you will need some kind of cushion.





  • Can we use chipboard or some strong paper?
Yes, you can use thin chipboard. But I prefer to use basic card stock to make envelope and then I cut this beautiful designer paper as per the sizes and stick on the envelope. So layers makes this box more sturdy and look beautiful as well. You will need 4 triangles and one square or rectangle which depend on what size envelope you are making.

Alright...lets get started.

I will start with my all time favorite and most requested size - 6x6.

For 6x6 Card Envelope we will need 10 3/8" square paper.

First Score at 3 3/4"  and Second Score at 4 1/4" 








Turn the paper and repeat the same step for all 4 sides. Then your score lines should look like this. I know I know these are hard to see...but believe me they are there...LOL!!




Now we need to cut two large triangles on the bottom side and two small one of each sides on the top. I have highlighted those for you.



Then your final shape of unfinished envelope will look like this and now if you want you can round the corners. 
And if you are using plain cardstock to make basic envelope now this is the perfect time to layer your designer paper ( 4 Triangles and one Square) so your envelope will look pretty and because of the layers it will be more sturdy. Hope it make sense :-)







Then glue the bottom edges of both the sides of the triangles and the small notch and stick carefully. You can use any strong glue or score tape.





Here is your finished 6x6,  3D envelope....wasn't that easy :-)




 Now insert your beautifully decorated card inside...



Ready To Post !!



What do you think?? You can do it right :-) I know you can!!

Measurements for We R Memory Keeper Punch Board Users.

Paper size - 10 3/8" Square
First Punch at 4 7/8" and score
Second Punch at 5 1/2" and Score
Repeat these steps again and fold and assemble your envelope!!


Now time to move to the next requested and most useful size - 5 X 7

For this size we need the same size paper as we used for 6x6 which is 10 3/8" Square.



First Step - Score at 4" and 4 3/8"



Second Step - Turn the paper and score at 3 1/4" and 3 5/8"




 


Turn the paper and repeat the First Step and Second step so first and second step will be used alternately. Hope you got it.

Now all score lines look like this. You can hold your card in between and check if it fit within all inside lines.



Now please cut the highlighted triangles. Large two from bottom and small two of each sides on top ( as per the picture, it is vice versa ). The purpose of cutting small triangles on top or bottom however you can see your score lines is to get that tiny notch which we need to stick inside so our envelope will be sturdy.



This is the shape you will get before fold and assemble your envelope.


Time to glue now.



This is your final envelope.



I am sure your card will be happy and safe inside :-). This envelope is bit larger then the card. Sometimes our flowers or decoration come outside of the card size so for some wiggly space I created it bit larger than the card size.


One lucky recipient is waiting for this beautiful card !!



Measurements for We R Memory Keeper Punch Board Users.

Paper size - 10 3/8" Square
First Punch at 5 1/2" and score
Second Punch at 6 1/4" and Score
Repeat these steps again and fold and assemble your envelope!!

For 5x5 " Card

Paper size - 9" Square
First Punch at 4 1/8" and score
Second Punch at 4 7/8" and Score
Repeat these steps again and fold and assemble your envelope!!


For 3x4 " Card

Paper size - 6 7/8" Square
First Punch at 3 1/2" and score
Second Punch at 4 1/8" and Score
Repeat these steps again and fold and assemble your envelope!!

For A7 ( 5.5"X7.5" )Card

Paper size - 10 3/4" Square
First Punch at 5 3/4" and score
Second Punch at 6 3/8" and Score
Repeat these steps again and fold and assemble your envelope!!




For 10 X10 " Card there will be whole new tutorial on the blog soon!





Thanks everyone and I really hope this one is helpful to you all. 
Please Like, Share and Comment for me!



Hugs,
Archana

Wednesday, February 17, 2016

Sunrise Lily Gift Box

Dear All,
Hope you had wonderful Valentine Day.
I can't stop myself making these beautiful flowers. So here is another project I created. This is 6x6 box. Below is little tut for how to create this easy box. Many of you already knew how to make this box but if in case ;-)



For Top/Lid - Take 12X12 paper and score on 2 7/8" and 9 1/8" Turn the paper and repeat the same step for all 4 sides.




For Box - Take 12X12 paper and score on 3" and 9" Turn the paper and repeat the same step for all 4 sides.



Cut the slits to all 4 sides as per shown in the below picture.



Fold all scored lines and Glue inside of all 4 flaps and stick them to the inside of large part.



Repeat this process for lid and bottom as will.


Now your box is ready to decorate.


Here is mine...please check the details below what products I have used to decorate this box.







Heartfelt Creations Products:
Sunrise Lily Paper Collection HCDP1-263
Sunrise Lily Die HCD1-787
Sunrise Lily Cling Stamp Set HCPC-3720
Fleur Borders and Pockets Die HCD1-778
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit HCST1-401

Other Products:
Tim Holtz Olive Green Ink, Stampin Up light green and Coral Ink, floral Stamens, White Rhinestone, Cream, White and Brown Cardstock, Tulip Fluffy Paint



Project Instructions:
This is 6x6 box. Take two pieces of white card stock in 12X12 size. Create a box using basic box method (Please check the box tutorial on my blog). Decorate all sides of the box using 1" stripes of decorative paper from the Sunrise Lily Collection paper pad. To create a decorative top, take a piece of white paper in 7x7, brown paper in size 6 3/4 X 6 3/4 size, Cream paper in size 6 1/4 x 6 1/4, Brown paper in size 6x6 and then use one of the card panel from the Sunrise Lily paper pad. Adhere all these layers together and then stick on top of the 6x6 box top. Use one of the beautiful diecut using one of the die from Fleur Borders and Pockets Dieset. To create a lily bouquet using Sunrise Lily Die, Sunrise Lily Cling Stamp Set and a Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit.
Couple of the large lilies colored in coral color using dauber and small flowers colored using light green color and all leaves colored olive green color. Use flower stamens as a center. To give 3D look use Tulip Fluffy Paint on the edge of each petal, buds and leaves. Adhere decorative fleur die cut on the center of layered piece. Stick all handmade flowers, buds and leaves as per you want. Use some rhinestones for some sparkle touch.

Thanks for stopping by.


Reminder:

As you all know about Heartfelt Creations Design Team Call, If not please check the below link. As I mentioned in my last post. All previous members are getting another chance to be in the team and I would love to stay with this wonderful company and awesome team but this will happen when you vote us. So please check the link and vote for me if you think my projects are giving a justice to these wonderful HC products. I would really appreciate you help to get into the team again. 

Here what Heartfelt Creation says, 

"When we announce a new design team call that also means that we have a tough time deciding which of the current designers continue on the design team. We are giving you the opportunity to get involved and vote for 5 or more of your current favorite design team members. You can click here: http://hcgo.co/DesignTeamVoting2016 and submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on February 19th, 2016. "



Thanks so much!!



Wednesday, February 10, 2016

Sunrise Lily Layout - New Release by Heartfelt Creations

Dear All,

I can't wait to introduce this new Heartfelt Creations Release called, "Sunrise Lily"

Rich and regal in appearance, along with a divine fragrant beauty and ornamental trumpet shaped blossom makes the lily flower a well known garden variety and a sure sign that spring has sprung.  Heartfelt Creations invites you to prepare to welcome the season of new beginnings, fresh starts and the bursting forth of nature with the new Sunrise Lily Collection. As the title of this assemblage suggests, it is filled with the romantic hues of a beautiful sunrise or sunset...glorious shades of pinks, oranges, and yellows  which also reflect the stunning color palette of the lily blossoms as they appear in the gardens themselves. Ravishing shades of greens, creams and whites bring a crispness and a breath of fresh air just as the spring season itself. Patterned papers reveal regal ornamental iron like scroll work, dainty lace elements and lovely vintage like floral details.  Beautiful imagery of lily filled vases, pretty flower adorned garden hats and luscious floral bouquets grace varying sized card panels, scrapbook layouts and embellishment tags, and are replicated in five sets of delicately detailed stamp illustrations.  The crowning glory to the collection itself is the dimensional lily flower that will add a touch of reality to each of your springtime creations.  So, chase away those winter blues brought on by old man winter, combat spring fever by filling your creative space with a touch of splendor as you begin creating with the Sunrise Lily Collection for the upcoming spring and Easter season. 



Here are product details and how I created this project in detail.

Heartfelt Creations Products:
HCDP1 -263 Sunrise Paper Collection
HCPC=3720 Sunrise Lily Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-787 Sunrise Lily Die
HCD1-788  Sunrise Lily Swirls Die
1259723 Art Institute (Dries Clear)
HCST1-401- Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit

Other Products : 12X12 recollections chipboard, Tulip Fluffy paint, Foam dots, stampin up yellow and orange ink, Tim holt olive green distress ink, Rhinestones, Yellow and Dark Brown floral centers



Project instructions :
This is 12X12 layout, I have used one of the designer paper from the Sunrise Lily Paper Collection which has beautiful lily cluster graphic on all 4 corners. For sturdiness, added a backing of 12X12 chipboard. Those two decorative frame card panels are from the collection and used as a focal point or as a picture frame. A small frame is overlaying on one corner of the large frame and they are raised using foam dots. Those frames layered on cream color paper.
On the left side this beautiful floral design created using flat bouquet as well 3D flowers. In the collection there are printed images that match the Lily Swirls Dies. Simply diecute couple of these swirls images and a cute hat and added on the both sides of the 3D flower bouquet.
Those pretty lilies created using Sunrise Lily Die and Sunrise Lily Cling Stamp Set, stamped in Black ink. This realistic flower shape was possible because of the Deluxe Flower Shaping Tool Kit. Each petal colored in orange and yellow ink using sponge daubers. Also all these leaves are colored with olive green. Couple of Lily buds created using two of the small size lily petals. One petal colored in Orange and Yellow and rolled in a bud shape and wrapped with the other petal which colored in olive green.
Tulip Fluppy Paint gave a 3D effect, simply using on the edges of petals, buds and leaves. 
Rhinestones gave a sparkle touch to this project. Some Yellow and Dark Brown stamens in the center gave a realistic look to thees flowers.
Hope you will like this project. I had so much fun since this one is one of my top favorite HC collections. 
 
As you all know about Heartfelt Creations Design Team Call, If not please check the below link. As I mentioned in my last post. All previous members are getting another chance to be in the team and I would love to stay with this wonderful company and awesome team but this will happen when you vote us. So please check the link and vote for me if you think my projects are giving a justice to these wonderful HC products. I would really appreciate you help to get into the team again. 

Here what Heartfelt Creation says, 

"When we announce a new design team call that also means that we have a tough time deciding which of the current designers continue on the design team. We are giving you the opportunity to get involved and vote for 5 or more of your current favorite design team members. You can click here: http://hcgo.co/DesignTeamVoting2016 and submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on February 19th, 2016. "





Thanks so much!!


Wednesday, February 3, 2016

Please Vote for me :-)

Dear All,
Here is one more chance for me to stay in Heartfelt Creations design team. Please vote if you think I deserve this spot again. And my projects are good enough.
Thanks to you all in advance!!
You can click here on below link....
http://hcgo.co/DesignTeamVoting2016 and submit your vote. When you vote, you will also be entered into a drawing to be eligible to win a $50 Gift Certificate. You can only vote one time and you have to select 5 or more to be eligible to participate. Voting ends on February 19th, 2016.

Some of my projects as a HC Design Team!!


























Love,
Archana