SPECIAL NINJA {merly impressions & kaisercraft}

hello crafty friends!

this month i've the pleasure to design with KAISERCRAFT's "HANAMI GARDEN" collection {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS'  online store} and this is my first project i shared over at  MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog.

"SPECIAL NINJA"

 HANAMI GARDEN - KOMOBERI pattern paper

HANAMI GARDEN - paper pad

HANAMI GARDEN - collectables

HANAMI GARDEN - sticker sheet

KAISERCARD weave cardstock - LICORICE

KAISERMIST spray ink – ANTIQUE GOLD

KAISERMIST spray ink - RED

clear stamp - LATTICE

rhinestones - BLACK

ink pad - BLACK

12mm double sided tape

OTHERS:

mounting foam tape
SEW EASY piercing head – HEM
mixed hemp cord – CHERRY
TIM HOLTZ - paper distresser
MARTHA STEWART - edge punch IRON GATE
BOBUNNY - all caps die

here are some close ups of my project and TIP & TRICKS on how i did it:

to create the background spray the LICORICE cardstock with KAISERMIST spray ink – ANTIQUE GOLD, allow it to dry. then cut off 0.5cm from each side of the KOMOBERI pattern paper, distressed its edges and adhere it on top of the to the LICORICE cardstock. 

for the black pattern use clear stamp - LATTICE and ink pad - BLACK. once the ink has dried, sprinkle KAISERMIST ANTIQUE GOLD and RED on top.

use die cuts from the paper pad and the collectables pack to decorate your page.

"tie" the tear in the paper using mixed hemp cord – CHERRY.

THANK YOU for stopping by today!

hugs 'n smiles,

HEARTFELT CREATIONS alumni designers FEBRUARY blog hop

hello HEARTFELT CREATIONS friends! 

it is the last friday of the month and it is time for the HEARTFELT CREATIONS alumni designers FEBRUARY blog hop!

HCDP1-265 berry cafe paper collection
HCPC-3731 berry blossoms cling stamp set
HCD1-779 regal borders and pockets die

other products:
double dots 100pc. - 3D foam circles
ART INSTITUE GLUE -dries clear
SCOR-PAL measuring & scoring board
SIZZIX vagabond 2
MEMENTO dye ink pad - TUXEDO BLACK
 white cardstock

and here are some close ups:

i hope you enjoyed my project!

if you followed the right path you came here from gloria stengel's blog and
your next stop is gini cagle's blog.

and in case you get lost, here is the complete list of the participants in this blog hop:
vicki dutcher
kathy clement
alissa wells
gloria stengel
emilia van den heuvel --> ME
gini cagle
sarah miller
archana joshi

this hop starts today, february 24th at 8 am and closes monday, february 27th at 11:59pm EST. and as usual, the winner will be chosen randomly from one of the participating blogs. all you have to do is leave a comment on every blog and you will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop at HEARTFELT CREATIONS.

the winner will be announced on the HC blog and on HC FACEBOOK page. they just need to email HEARTFELT CREATIONS at info@heartfeltcreations.us with "winner of february alumni hop" in subject line.

NB! the winner of the blog hop will have 72 hours to claim their prize otherwise another name will be drawn.

i hope i managed to inspire you today!

have fun hopping!

and GOOD luck!

hugs 'n smiles,

SHABBY NOTEBOOK {merly impressions & kaisercraft}

hello crafty peeps!

just stopping by to share an altered journal book I created for MERLY IMPRESSIONS' blog this week using KAISERCRAFT's "CHERRY TREE LANE" collection {available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS'  online store}.

"SHABBY NOTEBOOK"

 CHERRY TREE LANE - postcards pattern paper

CHERRY TREE LANE - letters perforated paper

CHERRY TREE LANE - paper pad

CHERRY TREE LANE - collectables

PAPER BLOOMS - sage

PAPER BLOOMS - terracotta

KAISERCARD weave cardstock - OLIVE

KAISERCARD weave cardstock - COCONUT

 decorative die - FOLIAGE

decorative dies - TEXTURE WOVEN

decorative die - MINI FOLIAGE

rhinestone sparklets – CORAL

12mm double sided tape

OTHERS:

mounting foam tape

mini distress ink pad – ANTIQUE LINEN
metal vintage key
BOBUNNY - all caps die
SPELLBINDERS - ferns

here are some close ups of my project and TIP & TRICKS on how i did it:

use the POSTCARDS pattern paper for the background. add scalloped borders from the mini PAPER PAD at both edges.

die cut the letter for the title using BOBUUNY letters die.

TIP! did you know that KAISERCRAFT released a brad new collection of TEXTURE dies, which are perfect for adding texture to your projects any place you like? i used TEXTURE WOVEN on my project.

for the flower cluster use PAPER BLOOMS - sage and PAPER BLOOMS - terracotta and die cut the foliage using different dies.

 i hope i managed to inspire you!

THANK YOU for visiting me today!

hugs 'n smiles,

HEARTFELT CREATIONS alumni designers JANUARY blog hop

hello HEARTFELT CREATIONS friends! 

it is the last friday of the month and it is time for the HEARTFELT CREATIONS alumni designers JANUARY blog hop!

HCDP1-265 berry cafe paper collection
HCD1-778 fleur borders and pockets die
HCST1-401 deluxe flower shaping kit

other products:
double dots 100pc. - 3D foam circles
ART INSTITUE GLUE -dries clear
SCOR-PAL measuring & scoring board
SIZZIX vagabond 2
 white and red cardstock

and here are some close ups:

i hope you enjoyed my project!

if you followed the right path you came here from vicki dutcher's blog and
your next stop is sarah miller's blog.

and in case you get lost, here is the complete list of the participants in this blog hop:
alissa wells
kathy clement
vicki dutcher
emilia van den heuvel --> ME
sarah miller
emily niehaus
archana joshi

this hop starts today, january 27th at 8 am and closes monday, january 30th at 11:59pm EST. and as usual, the winner will be chosen randomly from one of the participating blogs. all you have to do is leave a comment on every blog and you will have a chance to win a $25 gift certificate to shop at HEARTFELT CREATIONS.

the winner will be announced on the HC blog and on HC FACEBOOK page. they just need to email HEARTFELT CREATIONS at info@heartfeltcreations.us with "winner of january alumni hop" in subject line.

NB! the winner of the blog hop will have 72 hours to claim their prize otherwise another name will be drawn.

i hope i managed to inspire you today!

have fun hopping!

and GOOD luck!

hugs 'n smiles,

mini tall boy {KAISERCRAFT & MERLY IMPRESSIONS}

 hello crafty friends!

it is always very special when you receive the paper copy of the magazine your work has been featured. and TODAY is a SPECIAL day for me! 

my magazine is finally here! YAY!

SIMPLY CARDS & PAPERCRAFT #159

i've altered one of KAISERCARFT's beyond the page products - MINI TALL BOY - especially for this issue. there is a step-by-step tutorial on how to create it including a very detailed description of all the materials i used. 

and here is the final result - 

all the materials are available at MERLY IMPRESSIONS' online store.

so, go on the moremag website and grab your copy!

have a WONDERFUL and CREATIVE week!

hugs 'n smiles,

celebrate life {BOBUNNY}

hello scrappy friends!

i've got another BOBUNNY project to share with you today. i created this one for BOBUNNY social media. it features their wonderful FELICITY collection and PENTART contour liners - 

"CELEBRATE LIFE"

PATTERN PAPER: felicity, always, lattice, parasols, serendipity / FELICITY
6x6 paper pad: FELICITY
combo sticker: FELICITY
layered chipboard: FELICITY
noteworthy: FELICITY
glitter paste: SILVER, SUGAR
stickable stencil: LOTS of LOVE
lasercut chipboard: CELEBRATE
double dot jewels: MOCCA, AQUA
TOOLS: palette knife assortment pack

CONTOUR LINERS: white, silver

and here are some CLOSE UPS and TRICKS & TIP on how i did it: 

use STICKABLE STENCIL and GLITTER PASTE to create the dimensional layer on your background paper.

use PENTART white contour liner to enhance some of the hearts on your background.

use a combination of stickers and fussy cut elements to decorate your layout.

TIP! add glitter paste to your flowers to give them a fancy frosted look.

for my title i used a chipboard word, which i heat embossed with silver embossing powder and i wrote the word "LIFE" using two different colours of PENTART contour liners.

THANK YOU for stopping by today!

have a lovely week!

hugs 'n smiles,