Heartfelt Creations February 2022 Alumni Hop: Dogwoods and Lilacs
Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations February 2022 Alumni Blog Hop! Before I share my Dogwoods and Lilacs Notebook Inspiration piece, I’d like to share a little information with you about the hop.
The hop starts here and continues until 11:55PM EST on Monday, February 28th. You will find the complete hop list below. There will be TWO randomly selected winners and each will receive a $25 Heartfelt Creations Gift Certificate. One winning comment will be randomly selected from a mystery blog and the other winning comment will be randomly selected from the Heartfelt Creations Blog.
The winners will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations Blog and Facebook Page on Wednesday, March 2nd. If you are one of the winners, please claim your prize within 72 hours by e-mailing socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us. Please write “Winner of the February 2022 Alumni Hop” in the subject line of your email.
To help us properly identify the winner, please add your first and last name to your comment. Thank you! Now, let’s get our craft on!
Dogwoods and Lilacs Organizer Notebook
There’s a promise of spring in the air here in North Carolina. So I decided to break out my favorite Dogwood stamps and dies. The gorgeous Lush Lilac collection seemed like the perfect pairing for these spring blossoms. I love the way they dress up this 6″ x 8 1/2″ Notebook Cover.
Here’s how to create the notebook cover base:
- First, cut (2) 11″ x 8 1/2″ panels of lavender cardstock. Overlap the 8 1/2″ ends about 1/4″ and adhere together. This will form a long 21 3/4″ x 8 1/2″ panel of paper.
- Score this panel at 6″ and 6 3/4″. Then fold on the 6 3/4″ line and repeat. Then score at 5 3/4″. This will leave you with a 2 1/2″ flap that will become a side pocket.
- Add strength and durability to the folio base with matted plain cardstock. Then dress it up with beautiful papers, handmade flowers and embellishments.
A Peek Inside
Create a slash pocket on the left hand panel of this trifold folio.
Mat 4″ x 6″ images from the Lush Lilac paper pad on folded white cardstock to create pretty little notecards to go in the pocket.
The center panel of the notebook is a great place to add a junior legal pad. The cardboard backing on the pad lends strength to the design. You can even glue a new pad over the original pad when it’s been used up.
The side pocket on the right is a great spot to store postage stamps, addresses, business cards, etc.
TIP: Create a small pocket on the flap. Then tuck in some of the gift tags from the paper collection. This makes it easy to find them and add to a gift.
You can create a little accordion style photo folio by cutting, joining and folding two rows of 4″ x 5″ images together.
These little organizer notebooks make great Mother’s Day gifts, too!
On With the Hop!
Now hop on over and see what the rest of the amazing Alumni Team has prepared to inspire your creativity! Remember to leave a comment on each blog post to be entered into the drawing for the $25 Gift Card. And be sure to comment over on the Heartfelt Creations Blog so you’ll have a chance at winning the 2nd $25 gift card!
Kathy Clement (You are HERE): Kathy by Design
Carole Wright: The Pretty Paper Patisserie
Vicki Dutcher: All I Do Is Stamp
Amarilys Doria: Amarilys’s Scrappy Corner
Candy Slabaugh: Candy’s Creations
Lisa Gregory: What a Beautiful Mess
Monica Edwards: Simply Monica
Alissa Wells: Will Run for Stamps
Oksana Clegg: Everyday Crafting
Heartfelt Creations: Heartfelt Creations Blog
To leave a comment on this blog, click on the blue REPLY link located just below the title of the blog post.
You will find a linked supply list below this post.
Enjoy the hop!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- Lush Lilac Collection
- Creative Essentials Kit (Lush Lilac stamp, die and 12×12 paper pad)
- Lush Lilac 3-D Shaping Mold
- Flowering Dogwood Cling Stamp and Matching Cutting Dies
- Rajni Chawla’s Crystal Clear Glitter
- Deluxe Flower Shaping Tools
- Sweet Grape Seam Binding
- Charms and Resin Bird Cage from my stash
Beautiful project…your notebook folio, Kathy! Luv those lilacs and bluebirds and your extra lilac blooms just make it all come alive! I know this is past the hop day but that’s okay. I’m playing catch up, felt rotten all week … Just wanted you to know this great …inside too! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Suzy Q
This is brilliant and beautiful Kathy!
Gorgeous notebook creation! I love the pockets and beautiful papers!
Kathy, this organizer is so pretty!! The colors are so pretty, the dogwoods and lilacs are so beautiful! Thanks for sharing this.
Kathy, your creations are always so beautiful. This Notebook cover is no exception. Thanks for posting Jo Williams
beautifully done <3
This project is so adorable and something I would love to have in my collection! Those Lush Lilac papers are crazy fun to play with. I can’t get enough of the little fat birdies and beautiful blooms!
I can think of so many friends who would enjoy receiving this. It is a great idea and a fabulous gift.
Very nice I love the blogs it gives me the ideas to make my cards
Thank you so much for your tutorial. The papers and colors are just beautiful. Love the birds and bird cage!
Linda Walsh
Beautiful card, love the colors and the flowers!
Beautiful, as always. The lush lilac is my favorite paper pad. Thanks for the great instructions too.
This is absolutely stunning , it would make an awesome gift
This is a beautiful project! Definitely going to try to make this. I love it!! Thank you for sharing.
What beautiful set! Would really make a nice gift.
What a beautiful set! Perfect to give as a gift.
So pretty. The flowers are so delicate and add so much to the entire look. I just love the little flowers…
I forgot to add my name: Sharon Gullikson
What a great project – perfect for gift giving 🙂 Love those vibrant colors and gorgeous flowers!
Very pretty! Love the birdcage on the front!
Your card so beautiful. I love this stamp/die set!
Beautiful project!
So pretty Kathy. Love that set.
Every time I see lilacs, I am reminded of being a youngster…gifting my teacher with a bouquet of sweet lilacs. Beautiful, and useful, folio. Terrific idea!
This is a beautiful project, and once again you use my favorite color!! I always enjoy your creations!!
I love how you created so many useful pockets and items to fit in them. The colors are very beautiful and I can’t wait to make one.
Oh, I love this project, Kathy!!! I hope I have enough time to make one. Your dogwood flowers turned out beautiful, of course! Lots of hugs and blessings, my friend. xoxo
Kathy, I’m in love with the blues and purples! What gorgeous, soft, dreamy colors in this paper collection. The little birdies are so cute. The little birdie cages with the flowers cascading around them are just gorgeous! This is such a wonderful creation as it allows you to use so much of this beautiful paper and images! Thank you for sharing! Hugs!
Love the Lilacs! I don’t see many paper lines with them.
This card makes me happy in anticipation of spring. The white flowers on blue is special and peaceful. I love collecting all your inspirations and try to reproduce them with subtle changes. Lovely
This is just beautiful
This is so pretty! I love your colors, makes me want to get my dogwoods out and play! Beautiful project!