Rustic Sunflowers for the Heartfelt Creations October 2021 Alumni Blog Hop
Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations October 2021 Alumni Blog Hop! The hop starts here and continues through 12:55PM EDT on Monday, November 1st. This month we are giving away TWO $25 gift cards to Heartfelt Creations! One comment from a mystery blog will be randomly chosen to win the first gift card. The second gift card will be randomly chosen from a comment left on the Heartfelt Creations Blog. You can find the complete blog hop list at the bottom of this post.
Winners will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations BLOG and FACEBOOK page on Wednesday, November 3rd. Be sure to check and see if you are one of the lucky winners. Then claim your prize within 72 hours by emailing socialmedia@heartfeltcreations.us. Please write “Winner of the October 2021 Alumni Hop” in the subject line.
Now that we have all the business details out of the way, let’s take a look at some beautiful Rustic Sunflowers!
Rustic Sunflowers and Simply Elegant Centerpiece Die
I am so in love with the Rustic Sunflower Collection! I just had to make another fall card to celebrate its beauty! This time I made a simple and elegant 6×6 card from one of the card fronts in the paper collection. Then I dressed it up with a gold foil die cut of the Simply Elegant Centerpiece die. I love the mix of country charm and uptown glam in this card design. And it’s very quick to make, too!
- First, stitch around the perimeter of a 6×6 card front.
- Next, die cut the Simply Elegance Centerpiece Die from gold foil cardstock. Back the die with foam tabs to add some extra dimension to the composition.
- Now adhere the center die inside the centerpiece.
- Adhere some amber colored rhinestones on the die cut.
You’re nearly done! Next comes the fun part: making the sunflowers!
Rustic Sunflowers the E-Z Way!
- First, die cut the sunflower layers from the Rustic Sunflower Pad using the Rustic Sunflower Dies.
- Then use sponge daubers to ink the centers and edges with Rusty Hinge Distress Ink.
- Next, lightly mist the layers and shape in the 3-D Shaping Mold.
- Now layer the petals together so that they are staggered. Use a ball stylus to press into the center of the flower to lift the petal edges.
- Fill the flower centers will hot glue. Sprinkle Czech beads over the hot glue and set aside to dry.
- Finally, spritz the flowers lightly with gold glimmer mist or other mica spray.
- Now tie some bows and add beneath the flower layers as seen in the photos.
A Peek Inside
Now line the interior of the card with more designer papers. Create a pocket to hold a little tag made from scraps.
Add charms, die cut tags and bits of ribbon to dress up the tag. Next, mat a bit of white cardstock on a piece of brown cardstock and insert in the pocket as a sentiment tag.
On With the Hop!
Now hop on down this list to see what craft inspiration the rest of the Alumni Team has cooked up for you. Remember to comment on each blog post for a chance to win that $25 gift card. And be sure to finish up over on the Heartfelt Creations blog for a chance at the second $25 gift card, too!
Kathy (You are HERE).
♥ Vicki
♥ Carole
♥ Alissa
♥ Amarilys
♥ Lisa
♥ Candy
♥ Oksana
♥ Monica
You can find a linked supply list below this post.
To leave a comment, please click the Reply button located at the top of this post, just below the title. Thank you!
Enjoy the hop!
Cheerio,
kathy
SUPPLY LIST
- Rustic Sunflower Collection
- Simply Elegant Centerpiece Die
- Ornamental Tags Dies
- Gold Foil Cardstock
- Blue/Ivory/Gold Plaid Ribbon
- Gold Metallic String
- Charms and Rhinestones from my stash
The bit of rustic with the flowers and burlap ribbon mixed with the jazz of the gold and blue give a gorgeous pop. And the surprise of another card inside seals the deal. So creative.
Fabulous creation! Hard to believe those florals are from the paper pad! They are outstanding as is your eye for design!
Absolutely breathtaking, Kathy! What a beautiful collection. When I first looked at the front, it reminded me of a gorgeous stained glass window. Those sunflowers and ribbons are stunning together and I absolutely love that tag with the darling bee charm! I think maybe one of the prettiest collections ever from Heartfelt. Thank you for sharing this beauty! Hugs!
So beautiful! I love your use of ribbon!
I love the colors of the blue with the sunflowers, especially the ribbon. Such a beautiful card using the colors inside and front.
Of course I love the sunflowers, and doesn’t the gold paper really make things pop? Love that stuff!
I’m loving that die, especially the way you have used it and in gold?!? Great project Kathy, thank you, now I have to be on the lookout for that die, so delicate looking. Happy Saturday.
Kathy, you had me at sunflowers! Using these HC products is a simple way to create this lovely card–just a few steps and the results are amazing. I especially like the gold foil addition and that perfectly paired ribbon. This card truly embodies shabby and chic. tfs-stay well. Hugs.
I just love everything about it! The colors, the papers, coloring of your flowers, your embellishments and your design. Beautiful job!
I love your card. Sunflowers, what’s not to love. They just put a smile on my face. The inside is such a nice surprice.
So beutiful!!
Beautiful! There’s just something about that blue and sunflowers that goes together so well!
A beautiful surprise to the inside of your card
So very beautiful! Loving your sunflowers!
Hi, I love the way you do the insides of your cards, always exquisite. You cannot beat a sunflower card for this time of year, fabulous all the way. x
Sunflowers always evoke a rustic, country style for me. Your sunflowers are beautifully inked. Have yet to try the hot glue in flower centers. Love the machine stitching…a nice “frame” element on this card. Heartfelt Creations continue to offer the best flower petal dies!!
The papers you used are so pretty. The sunflowers are extra pretty, and casual. Nice
This card set is gorgeous! You are so inspiring!! And I love the colors you have used!!
Just stunning. Love all the beautiful details! The sunflower collection is amazing!
Beautiful and elegant card. I love the sunflowers.
I love this Kathy! The ribbon is a great touch! I have a lot of ribbon and forget to use it. I am inspired!
Your card is beautiful! Love the colors and the sunflowers are so realistic. Great job!
This brings sunshine on a rainy day. Beautiful for fall.
Beautiful card, Kathy!!! That ribbon really brings out the blue in the paper, and love that cute little bee charm – well done, Friend!!!!
I love how you incorperated the ribbon with the flowers . What a great idea !!! Thank you
Beautiful card Kathy! Your sunflowers and colours used are perfect for this time of year!
Don’t know where to begin – absolutely LOVE this! The colors, layers and SUNFLOWERS! I’m going to decorate with sunflowers in my craft room, so I think I need this in there 😀
Such a lovely card Kathy. Love the blue and gold and love that new die.
Gorgeous card Kathy! Absolutely adore your beautiful sunflowers …as always, just beautifully created! Luv your colors and how you embellished this one inside too! Thanks for sharing. Hugs, Suzy Q
I just love this card Kathy. Love sunflowers as well. Everything you do to cards are just outstanding. That paper is also beautiful as well as all the embellishments you add to your cards. Hope Dale is still on the mend & gaining each & every day. Be well & TYFS
I am so enamored of this folio from the colors (must be the Italian in me), papers, die set (swooning over them), embellishments (not too much and not too little), ribbons (perfection), and those flowers (heaven)!!! Kathy this is a lovely way to great the morning with a smile viewing this fresh happy design. Just the ticket after all the wind & rain last night and the overcast early morning.
I love sunflowers and the blue check really adds to thi Thank you for posting