kaboodle doodles challenge #130

hello crafty friends!

it's monday and it is time for another challenge at KABOODLE DOODLES! and this week we've got a special treat for you - the NEW design team! we had such a hard time narrowing the selections down {there were so many talented artists}, that we decided to expand our team of ten to 14! 

so now, every month you will get EXTRA inspiration from our design team members!

so, without further ado, here is the NEW kaboodle doodles team:
Audrey {USA}
Cheryl {USA}
Emmy {the netherlands} - me
Fran {great britain}
Ime {philippines}
Janet {great britain}
Joan {USA}
Kath {philippines}
Michelle {SGP}
Nancy {USA}
Petya {bulgaria}
Tracie {great britain}
Trish {USA}
Yasmina {france}

the challenge this week is to create a BIRTHDAY card or a card for a SPECIAL OCCASION. so, i've decided to create a card for YOU - my fellow crafters - wherever you might be in the world!

i used HEARTFELT CREATIONS's
HCPC 3354 classic message precut set

if you wish to see more of the AMAZING projects the design team created, visit KABOODLE DOODLES' blog.

the prize this week is offered by in 2 stamps - a 10 euro voucher to be spent as the winner so choose in their online store!

i look forward to seeing your creations for this week's challenge. 

your projects need to be posted by sunday, 5th august under KABOODLE DOODLES' original challenge post and the winners will be announced on tuesday, 7th august.

have a crafty week!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

autumn baby {DT work for heartfelt creations}

good morning scrappy friends!

it's wednesday and it is time for the weekly HEARTFELT CREATIONS design team reveal. this week we are back with a recap of the AMAZING classic editions collection. 

"autumn baby"

products used on this project:
HCPC 3484 pumpkin harvest precut set
 HCPC 3485 ornamental raspberries precut set
 HCPC 3483 days gone by precut set
 HCPC 3486 organic fillers precut set
 HCPC 3406 botanical floral 1 precut set
 HCPC 3407 botanical floral 2 precut set
 HCPC 3303 posy patch flowers precut set
 HCPC 3480 brookside manor precut set
 HCD 724 classic editions die
 HCD 701 posy patch die
 HCD 723 garden romance die
 HCDP1 224 classic editions collection paper pad
 rose creations shapeabilities
 fancy tags two shapeabilities
dries clear glue
 grand calibur
 mcgill paper blossoms tool kit
 paper blossoms molding mat

i begun by stamping berry corners with HC ornamental raspberries set and dark brown ink on creme cardstock. i used ranger archival ink "coffee" pad.

i added some PANPASTELS orange to give extra color to my background. 


then i took the orange flourish paper from the classic editions collection paper pad and punched a tatted doily with the we r memory keepers lucky 8 Punch. using PRIMA’s "fence" mask and modeling paste i created the gate pattern.

i fussy cut the berry flourish from the pattern paper, cut it in pieces and arranged it around the photograph. for the flowers i used  HC botanical floral 1 set, HC botanical floral 2 set with the rose creations shapeabilities die on yellowish pattern paper and the HC posy patch flowers set with the HC posy patch die on red paper. i added a large pearl in the middle to finish off my blossoms {flourish with a bling adhesive pearls 100 pack mango}.

for the leaves i used HC botanical floral 2 set and rose creations shapeabilities die.

the rest of the berries, the pumpkins and the other embellishments i stamped and cut with HC organic fillers set, HC ornamental raspberries set, HC pumpkin harvest set, HC days gone by set and HC classic editions die. i glued them with 3d adhesive tape to give extra dimension to my page. 

for the title tag i used spellbinders fancy tags two die and PRIMA marketing alphabet stickers

To finish off my layout i added few birds{HC brookside manor set and HC garden romance die} and using ranger liquid pearls “buttercup” outlined the tatted doily.

if you interested in more detailed instructions on how to create this layout, visit HEARTFELT CREATIONS' blog.


see you tomorrow!

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

i've been featured! YAY!

hello scrappy friends! 

i've got a HAPPY mail today! 

jen from MY SCRAPBOOK ART have chosen my layout for their hung up on RAINBOWS blog post!

if you wish to see my original blog post, click HERE!

to see more RAINBOW creations, check MY SCRAPBOOK ART blog today!

have a HAPPY week!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

kaboodle doodles challenge #129

hello lovely friends!

it is time for another challenge at KABOODLE DOODLES!

we challenge you this week is to create a project utilizing "WHAT'S IN" in the crafting world - from banners, pennants, hexagons to pinwheels etc. show us what's the latest and what everyone in our well-loved hobby is raving about in your creation.

i used the amazing "IN LOVE" collection from webster's pages and FWAB adhesive pearls 100 pack antique gold to create this card.

if you wish to check what the rest of the design team created, visit KABOODLE DOODLES' blog. 

this week we are being sponsored by one of our team members who is offering a prize package including die cuts and embellishments!

i look forward to seeing your creations for this week's challenge.
your projects need to be posted by sunday, july 29, 2012 under KABOODLE DOODLES' original BLOG POST and the winners will be announced on tuesday, july 31, 2012.

have a crafty week!

hugs 'n smiles,
Emmy

wanted a brain

hello scrappy friends!

i hope my post finds you well! 

i've got a brand new layout to share with you and it is a very special one for me, since it is my first GRAPHIC 45 layout! that's right! i've got almost every single one of their paper collections, but i never got to use them... until today...

"wanted a brain"

on the picture - me and my sister having a blast on her birthday party! it was a dress up party and, as you can see, we did a pretty good job:-)

i did a lot of fussy cutting and stitching on this layout. 

to create the branches for my flowers i used the amazing FWAB jack vine black, which i cut into pieces and placed on my page.

the GRAPHIC 45 paper pad is full with absolutely fabulous papers with so many FUN details, which you can use as embellishments!

the lovely poppies look so good next to FWAB jack vine!

when i saw that paper i knew in an instant that this will be my title - it fits perfectly with our outfits:-)

another close ups of FWAB jack vine black and me and sis:

i used two different punch sets from MARTHA STEWART on this page - "birds on wire" and "iron gate" punch around the page sets.

the purple pearls are also from FLOURISH WITH A BLING - adhesive pearls 100 pack purple.

i thought a little bit of extra colour never hurts!:-)

i hope you enjoyed today's post!

have a scrappy weekend!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

ingvild bolme's huge giveaway!!!

good evening scrappy friends!

as many of you already know, the very talented INGVILD BOLME had recently a blog makeover! and it looks fantastic - you can recognize INGVILD's style immediately and it just shines!!! 

to celebrate her new look she is sending a mountain of PRIMA products to one lucky follower!

to see the full list of everything in the pile above and how you can win, visit INGVILD's blog.

isn't she AMAZING?!!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

mixed media canvas {DT work for heartfelt creations}

hello scrappy friends!

it is wednesday and it is time for the big reveal at HEARTFELT CREATIONS!

i'm delighted to present to you HEARTFELT CREATIONS very first paper line. the papers feature beautiful patterns, luscious colors, and organic textures. some come with HC stamp images in them; others are abstract. these papers will add some fun and variety to your creations!

the CLASSIC EDITION COLLECTION stamp sets, paper collection, and die release is gearing towards the fall season and colder days. a rustic truck, wooden wagon, playful dog, berries, apples, and pumpkins will keep you busy creating as the sun begins disappearing earlier in the evenings. there are 6 new precut stamp sets, one paper collection, and one beautiful new exclusive spellbinders die designed for heartfelt creations.

to honour this beautiful line i decided to create a mixed media canvas featuring all the different products from the CLASSIC EDITION COLLECTION. for this project i drew my inspiration from the amazingly creative gabrielle pollacco.

heartfelt creations products used: 

HCPC 3482 antique truck precut set 

HCPC 3485 ornamental raspberries precut set 

HCPC 3483 days gone by precut set 

HCPC 3443 palace entry precut set 

HCPC 3321 believe precut set 

HCPC 3470 broken cinder blocks precut set 

HCPC 3473 tattered background precut set 

HCPC 3323 large elegant word background precut set 

HCPC 3403 shabby chic lace precut set 

 HCPC 3413 basketweave background precut set 

 HCD 724 classic editions die 

 HCDP1 224 classic editions paper collection 

i begun by covering the canvas with gesso. then i blend few colours from tim holtz’ distress ink pads – i started at the top and worked my way down mixing “wild honey”, “spiced marmalade” and “fired brick”. i covered the edges with “tea dye” ink pad. 

to create the stamped frame i used the following HC stamp sets: HC shabby chic lace set, HC ornamental raspberries set, HC basketweave background set, HC tattered background set – with brown ink pad and HC broken cinder blocks set with reddish ink. i stamped the corner swirl from HC palace entry set with RANGER rerfect medium and covered it golden glitter. 

for the inner part of my canvas i used HC large elegant word background set, HC tattered background set, HC days gone by set. i blend “Tumbled Glass” distress ink on top of the stamped images to create lighter spots where i stamped my sentiment {HC believe set} with brown archival ink. 

the doll i sketched first and then cut out the different elements from HC classic editions collection paper pad. if you are interested in my sketch CLICK HERE - you are welcome to print it off and create your own paper doll.

i've copied the sketch as many times as i needed to cut out all different shapes. then i outlined the ready elements on pattern paper and cut them out. some i glued upside down on the pattern paper {the smaller elements} to make sure that i’ll have the right size. 

i stamped the truck {HC antique truck set} with black ink on red pattern paper and cut it out with HC classic editions die.

i cut the berries branches, the pumpkins and the large blossoms from the patter papers and arranged them around the paper doll. to finish off my canvas i added the pearl swirls. i used flourish with a bling grace pearl flourish latte, which i cut into pieces.

i hope you enjoyed today's post and HC new collection!

if you wish to see the rest of my SEASONS mixed media canvas, click on the link below: 

{WINTER}		{SPRING}		{SUMMER}

you can win the entire release, valued at $145.92, just by leaving a comment on the HC blog by july 24th telling us what do you think about the new collection.

you can also purchase the entire collection by clicking HERE and SAVE $20.00!

see you tomorrow!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

swim - relax - sun {DT work for scrapbook challenges}

hello scrappy friends!

few weeks ago i got my warehouse box from WEBSTER'S PAGES filled with goodies and yummy products! due to overloaded schedule i didn't have any time to play with it... until now...

"swim - relax - sun" 

i based my layout on SCRAPBOOK CHALLENGES this week's sketch - sketch #304:

to create my page i used the following goodies from my box:

trendsetter trim card

all about me trim card

perfect motifs paper pad

palm beach / game on / in love paper pad

rhinestones

i fussy cut different elements from the paper to create the embellishments for my page

the amazing thing about WEBSTER'S is that you can combine elements from different collections and you'll still have perfect colour match!

i stamped on top of the large palm tree. i used TATTERED ANGELS screen prints "coastal breeze"

the lovely swirl is from FLOURISH WITH A BLING - grace pearl flourish. i cut the flourish in few pieces and i also coloured it with a blue copic ciao marker to match my design {the original colour of the flourish was "pearl"}. the letter stamp is from HEARTFELT CREATIONS HCPC 3367 vintage life background precut set.

you can create the PERFECT embellishments from the the PERFECT MOTIFS paper pad!

i hope you liked today's post!

you've got until the end of the month to create a layout, based on sketch #304.

thank you for visiting my blog!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

kaboodle doodles challenge #128

hello crafty friends!

it's KABOODLE DOODLES monday! this week the challenge is "olympics, sports, outdoors, adventure and hobbies"!

as the 2012 OLYMPIC torch has been ignited, we challenge you this week to create a project themed OLYMPICS, SPORTS, OUTDOORS, ADVENTURE and even your HOBBY!

here is some inspiration from me:

for my card i used the latest MARIANNE DESIGN "vintage journey" paper block and cutting dies MOLENS {LR0208} and BICYCLE {LR0233}.

if you wish to see more of the design team examples, click HERE. 

the sponsor this week is DI'S DIGI DOWNLOADS and the winner will receive a $10 voucher from them.

i look forward to seeing your creations for this week's challenge. please remember that your projects need to be posted by sunday, july 22th under kaboodle doodles' original blog post and the winners will be announced on tuesday, july 24th of june.

keep creating!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy

party time {DT work for heartfelt creations}

hello scrappy friends!

it is so cold, rainy and windy these days in HOLLAND, that i've decided to use only summer pictures on my projects! this one is from darling ELISE's first name day {15 august 2003}.

i still have the dress she was wearing and i can't help but wonder {every time i browse her baby thingies} WHERE DID THE TIME GO?!

    heartfelt creations products used: 

 HCPC 3480 brookside manor precut set 

 HCPC 3405 leaf medley precut set 

 HCPC 3303 posy patch flowers precut set 

 HCPC 3406 botanical floral 1 precut set 

 HCPC 3407 botanical floral 2 precut set 

 HCD 723 garden romance die 

 HCD 701 posy patch die 

 HCD 713 decorative lace border die 

 HCD 702 decorative butterfly border die 

 rose creations shapeabilities 

 foliage shapeabilities 

the decorative greenish border is made with the HC decorative butterfly border die

i used the HC decorative lace border die to cut a paper lace, which then i divided it in two and waved a ribbon through it. 

the flowers are made with HC posy patch flowers set, HC botanical floral 1 set and HC botanical floral 2 set. i stamped the blossoms on different color pattern paper, die cut them {rose creations shapeabilities and HC posy patch die} and shaped the petals by hand. 

 i stamped the foliage with HC botanical floral 2 set and HC leaf medley set and cut it with rose creations shapeabilities and foliage shapeabilities. then i cut FLOURISH WITH A BLING chloe pearl flourish in two and adhere it next to the flowers. 

the two small birds are from HC brookside manor set. 

and to go to the CHA feeling i'm sharing a sneak peak of our brand new 

 Classic Editions Paper Collection. it will be debuting next wednesday, july 18 on HEARTFELT CREATIONS blog. 

aren't those gorgeous! the papers feature beautiful patterns, luscious colors, and organic textures. some come with HEARTFELT CREATIONS stamp images in them; others are abstract. this will add some fun and variety to your creations!

thanks for stopping by!

hugs 'n smiles,

Emmy