This hop is now closed. The winner was chosen from Amaryllis’ blog: JONI, you are the winner!
Heartfelt Creations May Alumni Blog Hop: Pocket Full of Poppies All Occasion Card
Hello, Friends! Welcome to the Heartfelt Creations May Alumni Blog Hop! I’m kicking the festivities off with this Pocket Full of Poppies All Occasion card made with the gorgeous Blazing Poppies Collection.
This 5″ x 7″ top fold card is bursting with color, dimension and texture. Here’s the supply list:
Art Glitter Angel Dust Ultrafine Transparent Glitter
Designer Dries Clear Adhesive
Hot Glue Gun and other Standard crafting tools
Oriental Poppy Tattered Angels Glimmer Mist
Black Gingham Ribbon/Gold Metallic String (Really Reasonable Ribbon)
Vintage Photo Distress Ink
Pocket Full of Poppies Tips and Tricks
Add great dimension to your card by following these tips:
Cut a panel of designer paper slightly smaller than your card base.
Ink the edges with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. Spritz with water. Glue to card base.
Remove the center of a 5″ x 7″ premade card panel with the Cut, Mat, Create Die
Use foam tape or waste cardboard around the edges of the card opening.
Center and glue onto prepared card base.
Stamp several sets of poppies in Versamark ink onto cardstock.
Heat emboss with Gold Embossing Powder.
Ink Centers with Black Soot Distress Stain.
Brush edges with Dried Marigold Distress Paint.
Shape with Deluxe Tool Kit.
Stack and glue with hot glue gun.
Spray with Oriental Poppy Tattered Angel Mist.
While wet, sprinkle with Scattered Straw Distress Embossing Powder
Sprinkle lightly with glitter.
Heat Set
Fill poppy centers with glue and prills. Set aside to dry.
Popping Poppies
To provide greenery for the poppies, stamp and die cut Delightful Daisies onto green designer paper from Blazing Poppies collection. Shape and ink with Distress Ink.
Arrange poppies and greenery in opposite corners of the card.
Fussy cut the denim pocket from one of the journal cards. Pop up on foam tape and add to card.
Die cut ticket with Luggage and Tags Die. Pop up on foam tape and add to card.
Spatter card with Oriental Poppies Glimmer mist and diluted black paint.
Add black gingham ribbon and gold metallic string.
A Peek Inside Pocket Full of Poppies All Occasion Card
Add pockets, journal cards, tags, borders and stamps to the card interior. Now wasn’t that fun?
On With the Hop
The hop runs from 8 AM Friday, May 26th and closes Monday 29th May at 11.59pm EDT. Visit all the blogs on the hop, and be sure to leave a comment so that your name will be entered into the drawing for a $25 shopping spree at Heartfelt Creations.
The winner of the hop will be announced on the Heartfelt Creations Blog and Facebook page Wednesday, May 31st. If you are the lucky winner, email Heartfelt Creations at info@heartfeltcreations.us with “Winner of the May Alumni Hop”
From my blog, hop on over and see what paper pretties my friend GLORIA has prepared for you today.
Heartfelt Creations Wednesday: Jumbo Poppy Tag Tutorial
Happy Heartfelt Creations Wednesday, my friends! We’re taking another look at the beautiful Blazing Poppy release from Heartfelt Creations. This time, I have a Blazing Poppy Jumbo Tag Tutorial to share with you. I think you are going to like it!
I had a little fun playing with embossing powder on this tag. I used a Ranger Jumbo Black tag as my base. The Poppy Border and Filler stamps were done in white pigment ink, then heat embossed with superfine white embossing powder. Then, I stitched the black tag to a red cardstock base. Here, I used Scattered Straw Distress Embossing Powder to stamp my poppies onto the same red cardstock. I love the contrast of that yellow embossing powder against the red cardstock! The centers were filled with Prima flower centers and Black Soot Distress Stickles. For my foliage, I used the classic leaf stamp and die.
Here’s a closeup so you can see all the wonderful texture and detail of these gorgeous flowers!
But we’re not done having fun with embossing powder yet! I stamped and die cut 2 of the beautiful Botanical Wings butterflies. One, from cardstock and one from clear cardstock. The beautiful black poppies were stamped onto black cardstock and heat embossed with more of the Scattered Straw Distress Ink. I folded some of the smaller petal layers and tucked them behind my focal sentiment to add extra depth and dimension.
I have a complete supply list and step by step tutorial below so that you can make your own tag if you’d like. These flowers are stunning, whether you go soft and pastel as I did last week, or you go bold and fiery like this week’s project. Have fun playing with Blazing Poppies!
I’m entering this tag in the following challenges:
613 Avenue Create: Anything Goes (optional twist: use your flag colors)
Thanks for stopping by!
Cheerio,
kathy
BLAZING POPPY JUMBO TAG TUTORIAL
Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC: HCDP1-255 Blazing Poppy Paper Collection HCPC 3674 Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set HCPC 3675 Poppy Corner and Border Cling Stamp Set HCPC 3678 Poppy Fillers Cling Stamp Set HCPC 3652 Botanical Wings Cling Stamp Set HCPC 3546 Classic Leaf Cling Stamp Set HCD 764 Blazing Poppy Die HCD 762 Decorative Oval Die HCD 758 Botanical Wings Die HCD 736 Classic Leaf Die Deluxe Tool Kit Stamp Pad Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel Bridal Embossing Powder Viva Décor Moss Green Metallic Stamp Paint
Other Products: Jumbo Black Tag; SU Poppy Parade, Calypso Coral Cardstock, White, Black Cardstock; Scattered Straw Distress Embossing Powder; Tattered Angels Roses R Red Glimmer Glam, Oriental Poppy Glimmer Mist; Peacock Feathers, Peeled Paint Distress Ink; Versamark; ColorBox Frost White Pigment Ink; Black Soot, Diamond Stickles; Prima Say it in Studs Flower Centers; beads; Cream Seam Binding, Foam Dots.
Directions:
Use white pigment ink to stamp the Poppy Border at the base of the black tag. Stamp the baby’s breath from Poppy Fillers onto the remainder of the tag. Heat emboss with Bridal Embossing Powder. Mat with Poppy Parade Cardstock and sew along the edges.
Stamp two sets of Poppy Petals onto Poppy Parade Cardstock using Versamark Ink. Stamp an additional set onto black cardstock. Heat emboss with Scattered Straw Distress ink. Die cut with the Blazing Poppy Die. Shape with the Deluxe Tool Kit. Spritz the Poppy Parade poppies with Oriental Poppy Glimmer Mist. Paint the black poppy layers with Roses R Red Glimmer Glam. Set the largest layer of the black poppy aside. Stack the remaining flower layers and fill centers with beads or Prima flower centers.
Die cut the Decorative Oval Die from Poppy Parade Cardstock. Glue onto the top third of the tag base.
Stamp the Classic Open Leaf onto white cardstock using Peeled Paint Distress ink. Die cut with the Classic Leaf Die. Sponge with Moss Green Metallic Stamp Paint. Cut into 3 sections.
Fussy cut “You are One in a Million” from the paper collection. Ink with Versamark and heat emboss with UTEE. When cooled, crack slightly. Place foam dots in the center and attach to the center of the Decorative Oval Die.
Stamp two large butterflies from Botanical Wings onto designer paper using Peacock Feathers Distress Ink. Heat emboss with Bridal EP. Die cut and spritz very lightly with Oriental Poppy. Shape the wings and glue the two bodies together to form a dimensional butterfly. Glue onto card base as shown. Add Black Soot Stickles to the Butterfly Body and Diamond Stickles to the butterfly wings.
Cut the largest black poppy petal into 2 pieces and pinch pleat the petals. Use hot glue to secure beneath the tag focal, as shown. Add the black poppy to the top of the fussy cut image, as shown. Tuck a small piece of the Classic Leaf behind it. Arrange the other flowers and leaves on the tag as shown.
Dye the seam binding by spritzing it with Oriental Poppy Glimmer Mist. Scrunch together and let dry, or dry carefully with a heat gun. Smoosh Peacock Feathers Distress Ink onto a non porous surface and spritz with water. Randomly tap the seam binding into the puddle, scrunch and dry. Use to create the top streamers and bow on the tag.
Happy Heartfelt Creations Wednesday, my friends! Today, I’m excited to introduce you to the glorious Blazing Poppies Collection from Heartfelt Creations. I have a Blazing Poppies Layout tutorial to share with you, too. But first, get acquainted with this inspiring new collection.
Has the humdrum of the daily grind sapped your energy and stunted your creative mojo? Rejuvenate your creativity with the saturated colors and resplendent artwork of the Blazing Poppies Collection of stamps, dies and designer papers from Heartfelt Creations. Escape to verdant fields where dancing poppies sway like ballerinas wearing dramatic hues of blush, coral, peach, scarlet and ebony. Let this glorious canvas of flowing script, heirloom lace, ornate flourishes, flower laden arbors, bold stripes and soft neutral backgrounds enliven your senses and awaken your inner Van Gogh. The Blazing Poppy stamp and die allows you to fashion bold, life-like poppies in every size and color. You’ll design museum worthy backgrounds, card focals, layouts and home décor with the sumptuous stamps and paper collection. Create your own masterpiece, and spark your imagination with the amazing artistry and uncommon brilliance of Blazing Poppies.
See? I told you it was glorious! This is our precious grand girl, Julia Claire. I found this photo of her on my desk recently, and knew I had to use it in a mixed media layout. You can find a complete supply list and step by step directions below, but for now, let’s take a look at the details.
Before I layered my papers together, I created a pocket where I could insert the photo, then lined it with the decorative lace border die.
I used various hues of pink to keep the composition unified, then added pops of green and black for contrast.
The poppies were stamped, embossed, die cut, sponged, painted, and coated with crackle medium. Then the centers were filled with beads to resemble poppy seeds.
I painted my wooden embellishments and then tapped them with Picket Fence Distress Stain. I love how this softens them and helps them blend into the composition. The paper collection, as always, is loaded to the gills with wonderful artwork like this sentiment ticket.
My chipboard letters were painted, then embossed with clear powder, then tapped with Picket Fence. It’s always good to add a touch of black to a layout like this. I think it helps to anchor the piece.
I added lots of distressing, inking, stenciling, sponging, stamping and painting to the background. And I chose the title, because this sweet little munchkin really does make me happy!
Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations BLOG for even more inspiration and links to the rest of the design team. You’ll find my Blazing Poppies Mixed Media Layout Tutorial below.
Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC HCDP1- 255 Blazing Poppy Paper Collection HCD 764 Blazing Poppy Die HCD 745 Luggage and Tags Die HCD 716 Layered Elegant Swirl Die HCD 713 Decorative Lace Border Die HCPC 3674 Blazing Poppy Petals Cling Stamp Set HCPC 3675 Poppy Corner and Border HCPC 3323 Elegant Word Background Deluxe Tool Kit Stamp Pad Crackle Paint Viva Décor Moss Green Metallic 3-D Stamp Paint Art Institute Dries Clear Glue
Other Products: white, Strawberry Slush, Blushing Bride, Rose Red SU Cardstock; Memento London Fog Ink, SU Strawberry Slush, Rose Red Ink; Pumice Stone, Black Soot Distress Ink; Clear Embossing Powder; Picked Raspberry, Worn Lipstick Distress Stain; Black Soot, Picket Fence Distress Paint; Picket Fence Crackle Paint; Tattered Angels “Silk” Glimmer Mist; Lilac Mix, Gun Metal Czech Beads; Petaloo Beaded Hat Pins; Kaiser Craft Wood Flourishes: Twigs and Berries, Bird Cages; Tim Holtz Flourish Mask; Adorn It: Happy; Texture Paste; Honeycomb Stencil; Ruler and Craft Knife
Directions: Measure down 4.5″ from the top center of the designer paper. Make a small pencil mark. Measure 3″ to both the left and the right of this mark. Use a ruler and a craft knife to cut a 6″ long slit in the paper. Measure 4.5″ down from the center of this slit and make a small pencil mark. Use a ruler and a craft knife to cut a straight slit along this line. Use your pencil to roll the left and right hand sides of this slit back like a scroll. Die cut the Decorative Lace Border die from white cardstock. Cut in half from top to bottom. Glue each half onto the back side of the slit opening and glue to the designer paper as seen in the photo. Cut 2 of the largest Layered Elegant Swirls from white cardstock and glue onto the horizontal slit, as shown in the photo. Cut the black 6″ x 6″ square from the designer paper. Randomly add texture paste with the honeycomb stencil. Let it dry, paint with Picket Fence Crackle Paint and then when dry, sponge with Pumice Stone Distress Ink. Glue behind the cut opening so that it shows through, as seen in the photo.
Stamp several sets of the Blazing Poppy Petals onto the various shades of pink cardstock using both Strawberry Slush and Rose Red SU Ink. Sprinkle with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set. Die cut with the Blazing Poppy Die. Lightly sponge the centers with Black Soot Distress Ink. Shape with the Deluxe Tool Kit. Spray with TA Silk Glimmer Mist. Glue layers together to form large, medium and small flowers. I used a total of 7 flowers for this layout. Fill the centers with beads, brush with Picket Fence Crackle Paint and set aside to dry. When dry, brush again with Clear Crackle Paint. Let dry.
Use London Fog ink to stamp the Poppy Corner into the lower right hand corner of the page. Ink the edges of the paper with Worn Lipstick Distress Stain. Distress the edges heavily. Glue onto a 12″ x 12″ sheet of Rose Red Cardstock. Use the flourish mask and Pumice Stone Distress Ink to add details to the designer paper. Randomly add texture paste with the honeycomb stencil. Let dry, Paint with Picket Fence Crackle Paint. Let dry. Stamp the page randomly with the Elegant Word Background and London Fog Ink. Spritz and spatter the entire page with Silk Glimmer Mist.
Wad up some scrap paper and glue to the back of your photo, then glue the photo into the slit you created earlier, as shown. Glue the prepared flowers around the opening, as shown. Paint the bird cage with Picked Raspberries Distress Stain and Clear Crackle Paint. When dry, glue in place. Paint the words “HAPPY” with the Black Soot Distress Paint. When dry, paint with Clear Crackle Paint and glue onto the layout, as shown. Paint the berries with Picked Raspberry Distress Stain and sponge the leaves with Moss Green Metallic Paint. Tap very lightly with Picket Fence Distress Paint. Add Dries Clear Glue randomly to the berries and dip into the mixed lilac Czech beads. Add to layout as shown. Use the Luggage and Tags Die to cut the ticket and tab from the paper collection. Add to layout as shown.
This 5″ x 7″ top fold card is bursting with color, dimension and texture. Here’s the supply list:
Add great dimension to your card by following these tips:
Add pockets, journal cards, tags, borders and stamps to the card interior. Now wasn’t that fun?
