Linda's works of Heart

Little Bird

Hello there, hope all is well with you.  As for me I've lost my mojo at the moment, so I thought if I sat down to color this lovely image using my Copic Markes, and PrismaColor Pencils I would get it back... it helped, but I'm still working on the mojo.  For the rest of the card, it's just some layering, with ribbons and bows.  What do you do to get your mojo back?, I would love to know.

In the mean time I've been working around the house doing a mini Spring cleaning. It really needs it for sure.  

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Our Daily Bread Designs, He Watches Me - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento, Rich Cocoa - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft, The Lake House 6.5 x 6.5 Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Seam Binding Sampler, Hello Pastel - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Labels Eight, Labels Four,  Gold Labels Four Nestabilities®.

NOTE: You can also find some Spellbinder Die Templates at the The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Misc.:  Tape, Foam Tape.  Copic Markers: V12 Pale Lilac, V000 Pale Heath, V20 Wisteria, V04 Lilac, V15 Mallow, V06 Lavender, Rv66 Raspberry, V17 Amethyst, BG10 Cool Shadow, YG11 Mignonette, G82 Spring Dim Green, G12 Sea Green, Y21Lime Green, YG63 Pea Green, G99 Olive, YG95 Pale Olive, YR30 Macadamia Nut, E50 Egg Shell, E81 Ivory, R00 Pinkish White, YG00 Mimosa Yellow, E33 Sand, G000 Pale Green, 0 Colorless Blinder. PrismaColor Pencils: Ganary Yellow, Apple Green, Burnt Ochre, Dark Umber, Black.  Sakura 0.25 Micro Pigment Pen (Brown). Button - Unknown.

Mom - Card

Hello there,  I'm way behind with my monthly commitments due to being away from home, so I will be posting several projects the next couple of days. For this post I have a sweet Mothers Day card to share with you.  This project has layering, sponging, coloring, and pretty ribbon.   

That's it for me today, but I'll be back tomorrow.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤   

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Vintage Rose, Botanical Medallions Banners - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Stamp Pads: Spun Sugar, Antique Linen, Vintage Photo Distress Ink - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: May Arts Ivory Silk Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Back to Basics Tags Shapeabilities®, Opulent Ovals, A2 Curved Matting Basics "B" #9, A-2 Matting Basics "A" #8, Nestabilities®, Dainty Dots side "B" M-Bossabilities™.

Misc.: Melissa Frances Pearls - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Copic Markers, Tape, Foam Tape.

Cherish

Hello again, today I'm back with a quick post to share.  I have one more project to complete before the end of the month... tomorrow eek!  Instead of using designer cardstock, I used JustRite's beautiful Floral Flourishes Background stamp, and different Distress Inks to create my card layers.  Please forgive me, but I didn't keep track of the Copic Markers I used.

That's it for me today, but i will be back tomorrow.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a closer look, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Botanical Medallions and Banners, Floral Flourishes Background Stamp - The Stamp Simply Ribbon.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Stamp Pads: Vintage Photo, Stormy Sky, Antique Linen, Victorian Velvet, Bundled Sage Distress Ink - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Cream Seam Binding, Lace - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Classic Edges Two, Classic Decorative Inserts Three Edgeabilities®, Curved Rectangles #3, 5x7 Matting Basics "B" #1, #6 & #7, Classic Ovals SM #4 Nestabilities®.

Misc.: Prima Flowers, Mulberry Rose Leaves, 4" Paper Doilies - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Sponge, Tape, Foam Tape, Copic Markers.

 

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Mom

I hope things are well with all of you today :)  as for us, we are getting ready for Spring/Summer at our house.  Although it was a little cloudy and cooler here today, it was still nice enough to go outside.  With summer just around the corner we are looking forward to spending time at the houseboat with family and friends.  Living in California,  being on the water helps make our summer days of 100+˚ much easier to deal with. 

My puppy Missy is doing so much better, I'm not sure she will ever be 100% again, but she's much more alert, eating all of her food, and can move around on her own.  Compared to where she was a few days ago... this is all good.  Missy is the oldest of my two Papillons, but holds a special place in my heart.  I think I mentioned it on my blog a few years ago, but for those that don't know, I rescued Missy from a horrible situation.  It took a few years for her to learn not everybody in this world is cruel, she's like my shadow, follows me everywhere, and can't get close enough.  When she looks up at me with those big brown eyes...  well, I give in :)  Thanks again for your sweet thoughts and comments ;)

I enjoyed making today's card because I was able to use my Copic Markers, which I haven't used in a long, long time.  This image (darling) reminded me of my oldest granddaughter when she was little.  She always had pigtails, and wore boots LOL!  The rest of the card has layers with beautiful paper, pretty ribbon and flowers.

That's it for me today.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

Stamps: Penny Black Her Heart, JustRite Papercraft Vintage Rose Medallions - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Prima Hello Pastel A4 Paper Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. White.

Ribbon: Hello Pastel Seam Binding Sampler, Mary Arts Crochet Lace - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Grand Rectangles #3, Opulent Ovals, Grand Ovals #1 Nestabilities®

Misc.:  Prima Interlude Pink Flowers - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Glue Dots, Foam Tape, E-6000 Glue. Copic Markers R20 Blush, RV11 Pale Purple, V12 Pale Lilic, V15 Mallow, V25 Pale Blackberry, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y32 Cashmere, Y38 Honey, YR30 Macadamia Nut, YR31 Light Reddish Yellow, E33 Sand, YG11 Mignonette, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, C3 Cool Gray No. 3, C5 Cool Gray No. 5, 110 Special Black , 0 Colorless Blender.

 

 

Shell Beauty 3D M-Bossabilities

Hi there, have you ever just wanted to play with new stamps/dies/techniques what ever it is, and have no plan for what you are making, just enjoy the tools you were playing with? That's the story about today's card... just having fun with the process of creating :)  One of my goals this year is to step outside my comfort zone, and try new and different styles/techniques of creating.  That's hard for me, I've always been so structured with what I make, and never really just let go.  This should be an interesting journey :)

I started with Spellbinders 5 x 7 Matting Basic "A" Nestabilities, then cut (no emboss) Vanilla cardstock. With different colors of Glimmer Mist, spritz the inside of the M-Bossabilities folder (whichever side you want).  Place your cardstock in the folder, and run it through the Grand Calibur, set it aside and let dry.  I used the drybrush technique and Distress Inks to add color, but not to much.  I wanted a little more color, so I used Copic Markers over the inks, making sure not to take away from the soft background.  I wanted the M-Bossabilities folder to be the focal point of the card, so I didn't want to add to many embellishments, just the sentiment with twine. 

My pictures are darker so you can see the beautiful detail of the 3D M-Bossabilities folder.

That's it for today,  remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda ❤❤ 

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite At the Beach Oval Medallion Labels - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Vanilla, Tan.

Stamp Pads: Vintage Photo, Spun Sugar, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Memeno Tuxedo Black - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Latte Adirondack Dye Pad.

Spellbinders™: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Back to Basics Tags Shapeabilities®, Shell Beauty 3D M-Bossabilities™, 5 x 7 Matting Basics "A" Nestabilities®.

Ribbon:  May Arts Burlap String -  The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Copic Markers: BG10 Cool Shadow, R20 Blush, E00 Skin White, E11 Barley Beige, E33 Sand, E15 Dark Suntan.  Patina, Honey Dew, Pearl Glimmer Mist. Foam Tape, Tape, Drybrush Paintbrush.

 

 

Crafty Secrets New "Creating with Vintage Illustrations" CD

Hello there.  All this week the Crafty Secrets Design Team will be posting projects created with Crafty Secrets new "Creating with Vintage Illustrations" CD. Wait till you see what the rest of the girls have to share!!

This new CD will be available for purchase Friday, November 25th.  PERFECT for Black Friday!  Sandy will have all the information on the Heartwarming Vintage blog, so be sure and check it out.  

For my project I wanted to color one of the B&W images on the new CD called "Birdie Darling".  I just love the girly feel it has, so it's very girly LOL!!  I do have a quick step-by-step video showing you how I made this project, and there's more pictures at the end.

Be sure and visit the rest of the Crafty Secrets Design Team members listed below.

Remember you can click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing, and all supplies are listed below. 

Have fun :) 

Thanks for visiting today - Linda ❤❤ 

• Vicki Chrisman Team Leader
• Pam Hooten
• Heidi Blankenship
• Michele Kovack
• Julie Campbell
• Amy Teets
• Debbie Marcinkiewicz
• Fauve van Maanen
• Gini Cagle
• Jan Hennings
• Tammy Roberts
• Victoria Warren Mears
• Viola Mahr

      Heartwarming Vintage Blog
      Crafty Secrets Website

 

 

 

 

 

NOTE:  Both the images and background paper were printed on Very Vanilla cardstock using Crafty Secrets "Creating Vintage Illustrations" CD.

Supplies used:

Image: Crafty Secrets "Creating Vintage Illustrations" CD.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla – Stampin’ Up

Background: Crafty Secrets "Creating Vintage Illustrations" CD.

Stamp Pads: Old Paper Distress Inks - eclectic Paperie

Spellbinders™:  Grand Squares Nestabilities®  # 4 and 6, Donna Salazar’s Rose Creations, Spiral Blossoms One,  Shapeabilities®, Classic Petal Edgeabilities®

Misc.: Ice White Viva Pearl Pen, Tattered Angles Pearl, Rose Tea, Sugar Cookie Glimmer Mist, Glossy Accents, Glue Dots, Viva Ice White Pearl Pen - eclectic Paperie. 2-Way Glue Pen, Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals – Stampin’ Up! Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter, PrismaColor, Pencils, PIGMS Micron 01 Archival Ink Pen – Michaels.  Scor-Buddy – Scor-Buddy.  Zutter Distrezz-it-All – scrapbook.com

 

 

 

E-Team Blog Hop - Be Merry (Tag Series #3)

Hello there. Welcome to another eclectic Paperie blog hop.  Today is all about Tags, ATCs, and products that help all of us "Be Merry"; plus the E-Team has created some beautiful projects.  I created a Santa Tag, and ATC with a stamp I just love from LaBlanche, called "Santa with Letter", and put together a quick video showing you how these projects were made.  But first, here are the particulars about the blog hop.

• Daisy will randomly give away three "Be Merry" Goody boxes. 
• Comments can be left starting November 15th (today) through  November 17th on all participating Design Team members blogs.
• Winners will be chosen and posted on eclectic Paperie blog Friday, November 18th
• We want to know what your favorite Thanksgiving dessert is, so be sure and leave a comment on eclectic Paperie's blog to be eligible to win one of two $20 eclectic Paperie gift vouchers. 

NOTE: Daisy is also having an inventory clearance. LOTS of holiday items will be marked down, so be sure and check out more information on eclectic Paperie’s blog.

Be sure and visit all the Designers listed below.

eclectic Paperie - Daisy

Broni Holcombe

Latrice Murphy

Linda Ledbetter

Micki Harper 

Sherry Cheever

Starla Nelson 

Don’t forget you can click on the pictures for a better look, and all supplies with links are listed below. 

Thanks for visiting today - Linda ❤❤

 

 

Supplies used:

Stamps: Santa with Letter -  LaBlanche - eclectic Paperie.

Stamp Pads: Ranger Latte Adirondack Dye Pads,  Antique Linen Distress Ink, VersaMark Watermark - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock:   Very Vanilla – Stampin’ Up!  Lost & Found Christmas by My Mind’s Eye - eclectic Paperie

Spellbinders™: Create A Flake 2 (Discontinued) Shapeabilities, Classic Ovals LG, Curved Rectangles Nestabilities®.

Copic Markers: 0 Colorless Blender, R20 Blush, YR00 Powder Pink, E51 Milky White, B32 Pale Blue, B21 Baby Blue, C1 Cool Gray No. 1, C5 Cool Grya No. 5, YG63 Pea Green, R22 Light Prawn, R24 Prawn, R27 Cadmium Red, R29 Lipstick Red, R59 Cardinal, 100 Black - eclectic Paperie.

Misc.:  PrismaColor Pencils, Brown Pigma Micron 01 Archival Ink, White Liquid Applique, Martha Stewart Crystal Coarse Glitter, Sakura Medium White Gelly Roll Pen – Michaels.  2-Way Glue – Stampin’ Up! Buttons – Unknown. Zing Gold Embossing Powder, Maya Road Mini Snowflakes Chipboard Set, Baker’s Twine, Ranger Snow Cap, Scandal Acrylic Paint Dabbers - eclectic Paperie.

 

 

 

Little Cowboy - Spellbinders

Hello there, it's been a while, and as most of you know we are having our entire house tiled, it's a long SLOW process...  as of today, we actually have two rows of tile on our bathroom wall, and that's it...  it's taking forever.  So, if I go missing for a few days between post, that's why.

I've had this sweet little image finished for the longest time, and thought since I don't have lots of time today I should use him, and just put my card together.  I love him, he is so sweet, and fun to color.   

Remember you can click on the pictures to make them larger for easier viewing, and all supplies are listed below. 

Thanks for visiting today, I can't wait for things behind the senes to get back to normal.

Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies used on this project: 

Stamps: You & Me (Cowboy) - A Touch of Grace - Paper Boutique.

Cardstock: Whister White - Stampin' Up! Wnated by Cosmo Cricket - eclectic Paperie. My Mind's Eye. 

Stamp Pads: Pitch Black Adirondack Dye Pad - eclectic Paperie.

Copic Markers from eclectic Paperie.

    (Face) E00 Skin White, E51 Milky White, YR00 Powder Pink, R20 Blush.

    (Hat) Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y32 Cashmere, Y19 Napoli Yellow, Y38 Honey E33, Sand     E15 Dark     Suntan, E37 Sepia.

    (Scarf) R05 Salmon Red, R17 Lipstick Orange, R24 Prawn, R27 Cadmium Red, R29 Lipstick     Red, R59 Cardinal.

    (Shoes) C3 Cool Gray No. 3, C5 Cool Gray No. 5, 110 Special Black.

    (Pants) B00 Frost Blue, B12 Ice Blue, B21 Baby Blue, B24 Sky, B29 Ultramarine, B32 Pale     Blue,     B34 Manganese Blue.  

    (Shirt) BG10 Cool Shadow, BG15 Aqua, BG53 Ice Mint, BG70 Ocean Mist.  Black Copic     0.3     Multiliner.

Spellbinders™: Stars Five, Standard Circles LG Nestabilities®, Grand Large Labels, Grand Rectangles, Grand Nestabilities™. 

Ribbon: 5/8" Twill - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Glue Dots, Buttons, Thread, PrismaColor Pencils - Michaels.  

Flourishes Limelight Designer for June

Good Morning everybody, I'm honored AND excited to be the June Limelight Designer for Flourishes, I can't wait to show you the projects I've made using their beautiful images, they are perfect for coloring (I love to color). 

Below is only a small portion of my first project, you can see the entire card by clicking here, it will take you to Flourishes Blog, if you like it, a comment would be appreciated :)

 

Thanks again to all the lovely ladies at Flourishes.  

Hugs Linda ❤ 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

MoJo Monday 193 - Crafty Secrets

Hello there,  I have a quick post for you today as I'm running out the door.  I mentioned before I love the sketches over on Mojo Monday's Sketch Blog, and when I retired I wanted to play along each week...  Well, due to all the things going on around our house I haven't been able to join in very much.  I have been working on this card all week trying to get if finished before next Monday's sketch LOL!!, and finally have it ready to post today.  All of the cardstock used on this project is Very Vanilla from Stampin' Up!, but I used Crafty Secrets new CD, and printed the patterned paper on the Very Vanilla; pretty cool don't you think?  I used Spellbinders Grand Squares die template for my card base, (cut two) one from each of the patterned papers shown.  The little flower is made from felt with Diamond Stickles lightly added to the top edge. 

Don't forget you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below. 

Thanks for visiting today, I will be back soon I have a fun secret to share :) - Linda ❤❤

 

 

 


 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Garden Girls - Crafty Secrets.

Stamp Pads: Latte Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Digital CD - Crafty Secrets. Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Spellbinders™:  Grand Squares #5, Labels Seventeen #4 and #5, Foliage, Standard Circles SM #4.

Ribbon: Crochet Lace, Wrinkle Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Copic Markers: 0 Colorless Blender, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y21 Buttercup Yellow, Y32 Cashmere, Y38 Honey, YG11 Mignonette, YG61 Pale Moss, G12 Sea Green, BG10 Cool Shadow, BG70 Ocean Mist, B00 Frost Blue, B12 Ice Blue, B45 Smoky Blue, R00 Pinkish White, R81 Rose Pink, YR00 Powder Pink, YR31 Light Reddish Yellow, YR61 Yellowish Skin Pink, E51 Milky White, E000 Pale Fruit Pink, E00 Skin White, E33 Sand E15 Dark Suntan - eclectic Paperie.

Misc.:  Felt, Pearls for stick pin,  Diamond Stickles, Prima Pearls, Sewing Machine.