Linda's works of Heart

Believe - Flourishes

I love Santa’s, and this one is beautiful. I used my Prismacolor Pencils to shade the face,  and enjoyed every minute.  Check out the last photo for a close up on the glasses…. fun stuff for sure. 

All supplies listed below.

Will be back later, so have a great day – Hugs Linda ;)

 

        

Supplies:

Stamps: Santa, I Believe – Flourishes. Bella Brush by Fancy Pants Designs – Eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders:  S4-219 Nesting Poinsettia.

Stamp Pads: Black Soot – Ranger Distress Ink, Latte, Cranberry Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Happy Holidays by Fancy Pants Design – Eclectic Paperie, Bravo Burgundy, Real Red, Whisper White – Stampin’ Up!

Misc.: Glue Dots. Gold Cord, Glitter, Liquid Appliqué – Stampin’ Up! Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink. Ribbon – May Arts. Lace, 18KT. Gold Leafing Pen by Krylon, Leaves, Prismacolor Pencils – Michael’s. Polar White Flower Soft, Shabby Shutters Distress Stickles, Burgundy Stickles, Glossy Accents – Eclectic Paperie. 

Just For Fun Rubber Stamps – Design Team

Good Monday morning to all of you, I hope you had a wonderful weekend and a safe Halloween.  Today, I’m honored to share with you that I’m now a member of the first ever Design Team for a sweet little stamp company called Just for Fun Rubber Stamps.  So new, they just finished setting up their blog, and still working on some things so they can share information about them, and their product.  I was asked quite some time ago, and have been keeping it secret ;).  Also, you can see links to the rest of the Design Team and their blogs listed below, some of the Design Team members have never had blogs, so I hope you take the time to visit them and say hello. 

For my card today, I wanted to color this image called Le Chapeaux, but I like Mary.  She’s beautiful, and so much fun to color.  I used my Prismacolor pencils on her, and Distress Inks on the background.  Before I worked on the background colors, I clear embossed the Flourish stamp in the corners (can’t really see). 

For the frame, I started with dark cardstock and cut, emboss with Spellbinders Wizard, remove the center.  With the acrylic paint dabber’s, lightly cover brown paper, then use a sanding block and lightly sand to show the embellishments on the frame.  So I could get more of a distressed look, I used my finger and the dabber’s then lightly rubbed here and there, do the same with the gold dabber.  Add your ribbon and pearl, then assemble as shown.

Thanks for visiting.

Linda ;)

 

 

  

 

Design Team Members are:

Broni Holcombe

Heidi Blankenship

Sandy Sandrus

Sherry Cheever

Starla Nelson

Blog:  Just for Fun Rubber Stamps

Web Site: Just For Fun Web Store

Supplies:

Stamps: E2454 – Le Chapeaux, G3354 – Flourish – Just For Fun Rubber Stamps.

Spellbinders: S5-005 Decorative Frames.

Cardstock: Chocolate Chip, Whisper White – Stampin’ Up!

Stamp Pads: Weathered Wood, Vintage Photo, Tattered Rose, Antique Linen, Embossing Ink –Distress Ink – Eclectic Paperie.

Misc.: Prismacolor Pencils, Clear Embossing Powder – Stampin’ Up!  Snow Cap, Gold Acrylic Paint Dabber Ranger – Eclectic Paperie. KAISER Pearls – Flourishes.

Crafty Secrets Design Team Challenge

First, we are thrilled to welcome Florence Teixeira as part of the Crafty Secrets Team! AND welcome Guest Designer Melisa Waldorf this month. Thanks for joining us ladies, I can’t wait to see your beautiful projects.

Today’s challenge is “Bird themed” using different Bird products from Crafty Secrets.  So, I picked this darling image from Birds & Blossoms Creative Scraps.  In real life, the flower is not that dark… it’s a pretty soft pink, but in this picture, well it’s dark… I made the background using Glimmer Mist just like I did a couple posts back for the Tattered Angles and Spellbinders Blog Hop large tag.  I have received many questions asking if I removed the tissue paper after spraying it with the Glimmer Mist.  Yes I did remove the tissue paper.  I hope to post a video showing you how soon. 
 
Today Marisa Grosson is offering a $30 gift certificate, so be sure and visit her blog for the chance to win. PLUS Sandy will be doing a "Bird" themed giveaway on the Heartwarming Vintage Blog .

See supplies used below.

Thanks for stopping by, and Good-luck.  Linda ;)

Vicki Chrisman 

Pam Hooten

Heidi Blankenship

Marisa Grosson

Michele Kovack

Michelle Van Etten

Florence Teixeira

Guest Designer Melisa Waldorf

Heartwarming Vintage Blog

Crafty Secrets

 

  
Supplies:

Stamps: Flourish, Rosy Wishes – Crafty Secrets.

Image: Birds & Blossoms – Creative Scraps – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: Whisper White – Stampin’ Up!

Glimmer Mist: Vintage Pink, Sugar Cookie, Honey Dew Mist, Denim Blue Glimmer Mist by Tattered Angels – Eclectic Paperie.

Stamp Pads: Shell Pink, Aqua, Latte Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders: Fleur De Lis Shapeabilities Pendants, S4-072 Flower Creations.

Misc.: Icicle Stickles by Ranger – Eclectic Paperie.  Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink. Silver Cord, Glitter – Stampin’ Up! Flower, Beads – Michael’s. 

Wendy Vecchi Flower Stamp and Grungepaper

This is the first time I have worked with Grungepaper and Wendy Vecchi flower stamp, but I loved it ;) and I see many more in the future.   I love how the Grungepaper holds it’s shape for that perfect 3D effect, and how the Distress Inks stay wet long enough for blending.  I have used Distress Inks in the past, but only for shading the edge of cards, never have I blended with them like I did for this project.  Loved it!!!

The idea for the card came from a little tin with candies inside (see bottom picture), and 4” x 6 1/4” in size.

• Stamp flower on Grungepaper three times, and cut out.  One center, and two layers of petals.
• Cover both flower layers with Fired Brick front and back, and shade with Aged Mahogany (remember I shade from the center out).
• Cut each petal toward the flower center so they will lift more.
• Add Flower Soft to center of flower with glue.
• Stamp and emboss L,V and E with black embossing powder and cut out. Distress with a combination of Antique Linen and Old Paper.
• Stamp sentiment on Vanilla cardstock with Old Paper ink, then shade edges.
• Cut and emboss the leaf with green cardstock, and spray with Glimmer Mist.
• Assemble as shown.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.

Thanks for visiting, Linda ;)

 

 

 

This little tin is where the whole idea came from. And the candies inside were yummy also ;)

Supplies:

Stamps:  Cosmo - Studio 490 Wendy Vecchi, Cirque Alphabet –Tim Holtz by Stampers Anonymous -  Eclectic Paperie. Thank You Sentiment – Flourishes.

Stamp Pads: Aged Mahogany, Fired Brick, Old Paper, Antique Linen, Embossing Ink – Distress Inks – Eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Vanilla, Black, Handsome Hunter – Stampin’ Up! Grungepaper –Tim Holtz idea-ology from Eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders: S4-157 Sunflower 1 (leaf only on this project).

Misc.: Sunshine Yellow, Autumn, Glue - Flower Soft – Eclectic Paperie. Corner rounder punch – Michaels. Black Embossing Power – Stampin’ Up! Pearl, Honey Dew Glimmer Mist – Eclectic Paperie.

Crafty Secrets Challenge CSSC90 - Resist

I am so late in posting this card for the Crafty Secret challenge here over on Splitcoaststampers.  We had to make a card using the resist technique, I know it’s hard to see but I stamped the music using the Burgundy Pigment pad, and embossed it with clear embossing powder.  I hope you can see the liquid appliqué on her hat and muff, with stickles over it for some pop. 

I hope you have a wonderful week ;)  I am because I’m off work this Friday so that means lots of stamping for me.  The weather here has turned pretty cold, so that’s even better.

Hugs Linda.

       

Supplies:

Stamps: None.

Image: Little Girl from Christmas Creative Scraps – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: Happy Holidays Fancy Pants Designs – Eclectic Paperie, Bravo Burgundy – Stampin’ Up!

Spellbinders: S4-161 Labels One Nestabilities Die Templates.

Ranger Products: Shabby Shutters, Pine Needles Distress Stickles, Icicle, Burgundy Stickles, Latte Adirondack Dye Pad, Cranberry Adirondack Pigment Ink Pad – Eclectic Paperie.

Papertrey Ink: Vintage Button Collection and Ribbon.

Misc.: Martha Stewart Punch, Gold Encore Metallic Stamp Pad, Green Glitter Floral – Michael’s.  Clear Embossing Powder, Liquid Appliqué – Stampin’ Up!  Gold Curl – Creative Impressions.

Crafty Secrets CSSC89 – Make it shine.

First, I want to thank everyone for all your well wishes.  I had the flu a week ago, but my cough just wouldn’t go away. So I didn't get much sleep, continued working all week and I was exhausted to say the least.  But, today I felt like doing a little stamping, and I mean a little LOL. BUT, I feel much better ;)

My card today is for the Crafty Secrets Challenge here over on Splitcoaststampers that started last Monday.  We were to make our cards shine.  My shine is the bling around the eyelet die, with the stickles and Flower Soft on the little girls clothing.  As I go back and re-read the instructions, I think I was to use embossing powder LOL!!!! but I let my Spellbinders Wizard do my embossing (hope that’s OK).

I painted the image with the watercolor technique.

Thank you for stopping by ;)

Linda

Supplies:

Stamps: Season’s Greetings  Crafty Secrets.

Spellbinders Dies: S4-116 Standard Circle Small Nestabilities, Eyelets Shapeabilities Pendants.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Real Red – Stampin’ Up!

Stamp Pads: Watermelon, Sandal, Bottle, Juniper, Willow, Lemonade – Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads, Jet Black Archival Inks – Eclectic Paperie.

Copic Marker: R46 Strong Red.

Flower Soft: Polar White Diamond Range.

Misc.: Ribbon – Michael’s, Red Self Adhesive Rhinestones – Flourishes. Burgundy Stickles by Ranger – Eclectic Paperie. White 3D Foam Squares – Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L.

World Card Making challenge – Crafty Secrets

I’m so sorry I’m late posting my card today…. I’ve had the flu, an DH let me sleep in this morning!!  I do feel much better though, rest is always good ;)

Anyway, about my card today. 

Here is the link to the challenge Vicki is hosting for Crafty Secrets over at Splitcoast today . HERE You have until midnight Sunday ..and you don’t even have to use CS products to participate in this challenge.  Vicki would love to have you come play along!  Her challenge is to make something using "dimension".

There will be many prizes, and one grand prize for entries. But it gets better!! everyone who enters a card using any Craft Secrets products will win something! So, come join in the fun! You will have until Sunday night 12 PM to submit a card for a chance to win extra prizes!

Oh, don’t forget to visit the Heartwarming Vintage Blog for chances at some great giveaways!

GOOD LUCK!!!!

Linda

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Included in the Christmas Vintage Postcard Kit – Crafty Secrets.

Image: Christmas Images & Journal Notes – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: Earthy Paper Pad – Crafty Secrets, Vanilla – Stampin’ Up!

Ranger: Tea Dye Distress Ink, Tea Dye Distress Stickles – Eclectic Paperie.

Buttons: Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink.

Ribbon: Vintage Ribbon – PaperTrey Ink.

Cricut:  Cricut Expression Machine, Potpourri Basket Cartridge (came with machine).

Misc.:  Silver Cord – Stampin’ Up!, Clear Daisy Dew Drops – The Robin’s Nest.

Crafty Secrets Challenge on SplitcoastStampers #CSSC87

Marcy,  over on Splitcoaststampers posted a challenge CSSC87 in the Crafty Secrets forum. She has noticed that:

 “the leaves on the trees are slowly starting to change. There's a chill in the foggy morning mist. Pumpkins are showing up in the farmer's markets, and there are mums decorating the porches. Everywhere you look, the signs of fall are beginning to appear.”

So this week we are celebrating fall! we were to give our project an autumnal feel. Be inspired by the colors of the season - rich gold's, reds, and oranges. Make a themed project - think back to school, Halloween, or Thanksgiving. Maybe you have a fall birthday or anniversary to celebrate. Show us what makes you fall for fall!

 

My card is 6 x 6 in size, and full of my favorite colors, that’s why I look forward to Fall each year.  I sponged my leaves, and used the Gold Dabber on the Grunbeboard, and Pendant Shapeabilities template. See supply list below.

Thanks for visiting.

Linda ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Cherubs – Crafty Secrets.

Image: Fall Cotton Scraps – Fall – Crafty Secrets.

Spellbinders: Nested Maple Leaves Shapeabilities, Fleur De Lis Pendants.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Mellow Moss, Baby Blue (old SU – I know!!), All Fall 8X8 Paper by Fancy Pants Designs – Eclectic Paperie.

Stamp Pads: Mustard Seed, Worn Lipstick, Dried Marigold, Fire Brick, Tea Dye Distress Ink – Eclectic Paperie.

Buttons: PaperTrey Ink. 

Ranger: Gold Acrylic Paint Dabber, Plain Elements Grungeboard – Eclectic Paperie.

Misc.: Clear Dew Drops – The Robin’s Nest.  Gold cord – Stampin’ Up!

Crafty Secrets Design Team Blog Hop

Today some of the ladies on the Crafty Secrets Design Team are having a blog hop, and will be posting projects on their blogs. We were asked to make a project or unusual shaped card.  I have all links to their blogs at the bottom of my post, and don’t forget to visit the Heart Warming Vintage Blog for links to some really cute patterns, templates and samples.  

For my unusual shaped card today I didn’t use stamps.  I had to use this darling image from Crafty Secrets - Christmas Image & Journal Notes.  These cute little ladies have been in my {heart} since I first laid eyes on them. And because they have on pink has nothing to do with it LOL!  And that snowflake!!!!  WOW! this is the first time I’ve used this Spellbinders die, and it won’t be my last.  But I need to hurry since Christmas is what, 90 days away (approx). My how time flies.

About my card today.  Cut Vanilla cardstock 9-3/4” x 4-3/4” then score at 7” and fold down. I cut a piece of pattern paper to fit the top portion of the card, and punched the bottom edge. (top of card). If you add ribbon like I did, now is the time to attach it to your front flap, and tape underneath. 

Cut your pattern paper 7” x 4-3/4” and score at 4-3/4”, I stamped my design on my paper.  Slide the scored end up under the top flat, and tape in place. NOTE: The score line is actually your card fold (see photo’s 2 & 3). Tape together at top.

Distress paper around photo, and assemble as shown.

I love this card pattern, it’s perfect for embellishments (lots) on the top portion, cause the fold is almost in the middle of the card.  Please note that all supplies used for this card are listed at the bottom.  For those of you asking for bigger photo’s, and more of them, here you go ;)

Don’t forget to visit the Heart Warming Vintage Blog and Crafty Secrets website.

Other members of Crafty Secrets Design Team.

Vicki Chrisman, Anna Wight, Pam Hooten, Heidi Blankenship, Michele Kovack, and Marisa Grossman. 

Thank you so much for stopping by, I do appreciate it ;)

Linda

 

 

 

 

  

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourish, Vintage Christmas – Crafty Secrets.

Image: Christmas Image & Journal Notes – Crafty Secrets. 

Spellbinders: Create A Flake 1 Shapeabilities, Wizard.

Cardstock: Vanilla, Pretty in Pink – Stampin’ Up! Classic Paper Pad – Crafty Secrets.

Stamp Pads:  Antique Linen, Tattered Rose – Ranger Distress Ink – Eclectic Paperie.

Glitter: Vintage Shards Glass Glitter #901, Ranger Crackle Accents – StarLitStudio.

Buttons: Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink.

Copic Marker: E04 Lipstick Natural – Eclectic Paperie.

Ribbon: May Arts – Rubbernecker.

Misc.: Martha Stewart Punch – Michael’s. Tim Holtz Paper Distresser – Eclectic Paperie. White 3D Foam Squares – Scrapbook Adhesives. Silver Cord – Stampin’ Up!  Clear Dew Drops – The Robin’s Nest.

Thank You Rubbernecker

Last Monday I gave Dave and Pat, owners of Rubbernecker notice that I would be leaving their Design Team.  So, today is my last post as their Design Team Member, but certainly not my last Rubbernecker card.  Both Dave and Pat are the sweetest people you could ever meet, and have given me so many wonderful opportunities.  Because of them, I was able to go to CHA for the first time ever, and meet all of my stamping idols I had only read about on the internet.  Plus, I spent four wonderful day with four fellow Dirty Girls.  I was star struck for sure.  Just a few months ago, the Rubbernecker girls had a “Texas” style get together at Bev’s house, and had so much fun.  The only thing I do regret is I never had the opportunity to me Candy.  However, we do Skype so I guess that will do for now. I do hope one day I can give her a HUGE hug. Ladies you are wonderful, some of the best in the business.  I will miss you most of all.   

My card today is a simple Thank You to the Rubbernecker group.  Everything on this card is from Rubbernecker except a couple of things.

 

 

I also wanted to thank the loyal Rubbernecker ladies that follow our blogs, and commented along the way.  You are terrific.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Thanks You – Rubbernecker

Cardstock: Lovebirds by s.e.i – Rubbernecker

Stamp Pads:  Espresso, Latte, Pink Sherbet – Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads – Rubbernecker. VersaMark – Michael’s.

Misc.: Chelsea Ribbon by 7Gypsies – Rubbernecker. Self Adhesive Rhinestones – KAISERscrapbook – Flourishes.  Fleur De Lis - Shapeabilities Pendant – Spellbinders.