Mom/Grandmom, Nurse Practitioner, Swimmer, Cake Decorator & Scrapbooker. I live in Florida, where it is HOT HOT HOT! and I LOVE it! I have a pretty busy life, waking up around 4:30 each morning to get my workout in before I go to work, and often not getting home until 7pm or later, but I always have time to read a book. . . .
I was on a roll with Mini-Albums, so decided to copy my format with Scrapandme’s beautiful “Bright and Soft” papers. These have become my favorite papers, but they are difficult to obtain here in America. I got lucky on Etsy, and found some from someone in England & ordered two packs of four or five different collections, so I’ve got things to play with for a few weeks! (Actually, who are we kidding here? When I die, there will still be scrapbook paper in my crafty space!!)
This is the first collection that I dove in to! So beautiful! I will share some still pictures, but here is a little video!
A friend of mine from the pool was delighted to welcome her very first grandbaby on July 2, apparently they had thought this was never to be, so an especially welcome surprise for the entire family!
I copied the idea for this sweet album from Nikki Craft, and of course modified it as I went along. This uses the Heartfelt Creations Tender Moments collection – the baby animals are so darn cute!! I have page by page the entire album, but if you’re in a hurry, skip to the bottom for a little video walk through.
Actually I don’t think I’ll ever be able to stop using HFC paper and dies, I own so many of their collections, I’ll probably have paper left even when I die.
This first card uses LemonCraft paper, a wooden chippie for the clock (so cute!), and HFC flower dies to make the Hydrangea and Lilies.
This second card comes from Scrapboys, wish I could remember the name of the collection right off, but isn’t that center image just gorgeous!!
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A lovely card for someone, using Spellbinders dies to make my window frame (cut it out about 4 times, and carefully glue on top of each other, let it dry, and boom! Almost a thin piece of wood!) and Heartfelt Creations Garden Lily paper and dies.
I guess I did throw in a few vellum blossom there, too, didn’t I?
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These are what looks to be, some of my last Heartfelt Creations projects! 😥. The HFC team announced last month that they will be closing their doors at the end of the year, and presumably, retiring the brand. We have 3 or 4 new collections ahead of us, and then, no more!
Well, I still have several Mother’s Day cards to create, and this weekend, I did SIX! An amazing accomplishment for me, since I have other things to do besides play at the Craft Table, lol!
The first two here include a couple of collections – actually several. The pink includes the photo frame from the 12 x 12 Insta Album, and elements from Feathery Florals, Climbing Clematis, Sweet Peony, and the (retired) Dogwoods.
The light blue one (and the pink too, actually) used the slimline dies – scalloped rectangles, and the elegant Slim Gateway Rectangle, as well as he bird from the Cascading Petals, Sweet Magnolias, and even some fillers from the Festive Holiday collection!
The two below used the Decorative Dragonfly, and let’s just say, an assortment of leftover flowers from several projects – but ALL Heartfelt Creations dies.
And we still have about 10 more cards to go! I’ll get you caught up on my other makes as he days go by – I’ve just been so busy crafting – but not busy snapping pictures.
Thanks so much for stopping by! Go get your craft on!
Isn’t it strange when you realize, oops! Forgot to post those!!
I spend so much time creating, sometimes I forget to photograph, and sometimes I get my photo, but am lazy about sharing!
I like to make 80-100 Mothers Day Cards every year, the above is one of my new favorites – making the Shaker Box was actually pretty easy – especially since all the lines are straight!
I was in a Climbing Clematis mood this day! This one is modeled after one I saw on Heartfelt Creations gallery, done by a lady on their design team.
And last, but not least. . . Tried to add gossamer wings to my butterfly there, by using some vellum, photo doesn’t really do it justice, I’m afraid.
Thanks for stopping by, and I hope I’ve inspired you to create something beautiful today!!
Isn’t this just so cute? Such a simple card/tag – it’s about 6” diameter – hard to qualify as a tag at that size, but it doesn’t open, so. . . .
This used Heartfelt Creations Tender Moments collection, some baby roses from their Classic Rose stamp & die set, and the lace is from the Cherry Blossom Retreat. The really dark pink base is generic card stock from my stash.
Yum! These looked so good, I couldn’t even wait the necessary time for cooling before tasting! And I was not disappointed!!
This is so easy to make! Only four ingredients – and if you want, you can top it with some sugar free type jam to make it feel like a really sweet dessert – too sweet for me, but you have the option below.
For a small pan of tartlets like I have here, you need a silicone pan, and you’ll need to spray it with Pam or some other cooking release spray. For a small batch like I’ve done here you will need: One XL Egg 8oz softened Cream Cheese 1/4cup Lakanto Monk Fruit 1/2 tsp vanilla extract Beat all the ingredients well, so it is smooth as silk, and then divide into the cupcake pan as shown. If you would like to add some fruit to it, melt down some sugar-free jam, put a small teaspoon in the center of the batter, and swirl it around with a spoon. Bake at 300° F for about 45 minutes. Let them cool for quite a while before trying to remove from the pan.
Here is how they should look once they are done – pulling away from the edges a little bit.
And here is how we serve it! Doesn’t it look yummy? And only 1.5mg carbohydrate per serving!! Enjoy!!
One of two cards made this weekend, using Heartfelt Creations Elegant Rose Frames paper collection. I love the shades of greens and pinks in this collection. I sometimes have trouble sticking to the theme that HFC seems to suggest with their collections, i.e.Elegant “Rose” Frames – and I don’t like to be pinned down to the preprinted card panels, although are certainly convenient in a pinch…..but I am trying (against all odds!) to try and create something original! (Ha!) I’m afraid I am good at copying others, but not so original myself.
And not such a good photographer! I’ve got the tools, but not a super set up, and am too lazy, I guess to get the set up “set up”! So forgive the shadows, please!
I’ve used small Garden Lilies, white Dogwood blossom, and a “Fantasy” flower I found on line, to make my shabby flowers out of Fomiron. I cut a little doily from the HFC Rounded Window Frame die set, and then cut out the center so you can still see the pretty paper beneath. The scalloped edges are cut from a holographic metallic paper I found, and I love the sheen it has!
Anyway, having some fun this weekend. Thanks for stopping by!
This “cover photo” gives you a tiny glimpse into my little scrapping area. It is all, just a corner of my family room – but everything is also basically within arms reach, as well.
I loved making this card! It has about 5 layers of card-stock on the front, and has a delightfully heavy feel to it.
I used the Garden Lily, and added some small Hydrangeas to tuck in there.
On the inside I stamped an image directly to the card, and had fun water coloring it last night. Just in time for Easter – obviously I don’t have the sentiment (from Creative Expressions) glued in yet – because I can’t decide if it’s for Easter or Mothers Day!
Thanks so much for stopping by! Now get to crafting!!
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