Linda's works of Heart

Our Boys - Spellbinders

Hello there, today's project is one that I'm very excited to share...  why you ask?  well it's a picture of both of our Grandson's, Gage (right), Witten (left).  I get so many emails from you asking how Witten is doing, so I thought a picture is worth a thousand words.  Not only does the picture show Gage playing with his little brother, it shows Witten is getting stronger every day.  DH and I were so excited, a couple of weeks ago Witten visited our house for the first time since he was born, it was a wonderful thing.  Thank you again for your continued thoughts and prayers :)

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

Thanks for visiting today.  Linda ❤❤

 

 

Supplies used:

Stamps:  None

Stamp Pads:  Antique Linen Distress Ink – eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock:  Real Red – Stampin’ Up! Graphic 45’s An ABC Primer – eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders™: Becky Fleck's Office Supplies Shapeabilities®, Classic Edges Two Edgeabilities®, Standard Circles SM Nestabilities®.

Misc:  Twine – eclectic Paperie.  Foam Tape.  Buttons – Unknown.

 

For a Friend - Spellbinders

Hello dear bloggers, today I'm sharing a layout I made for a sweet friend of mine.  She has two beautiful daughters, and this sweet picture is of her youngest that is now a Senior in high school LOL!!  I'm always asking our friends for pictures of their kids so I can make scrapbook pages, and I was thrilled when I received this one.  Don't get me wrong, I love making pages for my kids/grand kids, but my kids don't like the girlie thing, so it's fun to go all out with pinks...

Remember you can click on the pictures for a larger view, and all supplies are listed below with links. 

Thanks for visiting again today, and I will be back real soon.

Linda ❤❤

I'm not sure why this next picture is so large, I croped/edited it the same way as the rest of the pictures LOL!!  but it does show all the detail much better :)

 

 

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamp Pads: Tea Dye Distress Ink - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 Once Upon a Springtime Paper Collection - eclectic Paperie. Blush Blossom (no longer available, but I have lots of it I need to use...) - Stampin' Up!

Spellbinders™:  Bitty Blossoms, Spiral Blossom One, Floral Flourishes, Lace Doily Accents Shapeabilities® Labels Twenty-Five, Romantic Rectangles Nestabilities®.

Misc.:  ScraPerfect Best Glue Ever, Zva Self Adhesive Pearls, Foam Tape. 

ABC Primer - Spellbinders

Hello again dear bloggers, I'm back today sharing a card that's definitely not pink LOL!!   I've had this collection of papers, and stamps for quite some time, and figured it was time to put them to use :)  I love all things Graphic 45!

I colored the little image with my TomBow markers on watercolor paper, then cut/embossed all of the layers I needed, and put everything together using foam tape. I did use Copic Markers to color the wooden buttons, and it worked like a charm.  

Remember you can click on the pictures for a larger view, and all supplies are listed below with links. 

Thanks for visiting again today, and I will be back real soon.

Linda ❤❤

Supplies used: 

Stamps: Graphic 45/Hampton Art - An ABC Primer Collection - scrapbook.com.

Stamp Pads: Jet Black Archival Ink - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 ABC Primer Collection - eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders™: Classic Edges Two Edgeabilities®, Classic Ovals SM, Big Scalloped Ovals LG, Wavey Rectangles Nestabilities®.

Ribbon: Burlap String - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Copic Markers, Maya Road Alterable Wood Buttons - eclectic Paperie.  Terrifically Tacky Tape by Provo Craft. Scor-Buddy. Heidi Swapp Ghost Clocks. 

Want2Scrap Vintage Christmas Ornament -Tag

Hello again. I hope everybody is enjoying their Christmas Season with lots of family, friends, shopping and good food.  We’ve had a slow start, but now in full swing with all the season has to offer. But the most important is family.

My project today is a Vintage Christmas Ornament/Tag.  I know I've mentioned this a few times before, but we have many friends that are big on wine, and get together for wine tasting.  So each year we give them a bottle of wine, and I make a custom tag that fits their décor, and colors to place on the bottle.  I think it’s so funny that they love seeing the different tags I’ve made for them, and look forward to receiving them more than the wine LOL!!  Then use them as a Christmas decorations the following year.  I don't mean to keep repeating myself, but it's the purpose for the ornament LOL!

I made a quick step-by-step video showing you how this lovely project was created.

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

Thanks for visiting today, and I will be back soon - Linda ❤❤

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies Used:

 

Want2Scrap™

Nestaboard Lacey Ovals

Nestabling Lacey Ovals all Silver Rhinestones.

 

Cross Promotional Products: 

Spellbinders™

Lacey Ovals Nestabilities®

Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®

Standard Circles SM®

JustRite Cling Stamps, Merry and Bright

Beacon Zip Dry Glue.

Graphic45 Baby & Bride Collection

 

Other Products:

Vintage Photo, Tea Dye Distress Inks.  Sandal, Salmon and Juniper Acrylic Paint Dabbers.  Maya Road Trinket Beads - Dangling Chandelier. Glue Dots. - eclectic Paperie.

May Arts Silver Cord, and Crochet Lace - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Crystal Coarse Glitter, Silver Beads, Fun Fur, Tape - Michaels. 

 2-Way Glue - Stampin' Up!

 

Spellbinders Bunny Hop

NOTE: Comments eligible for blog candy end at #553.  Thanks for all of your wonderful comments about my project.  Good Luck :)

 

 

Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Bunny Hop!  In honor of National Craft Month and spring, we’re showcasing our spring themed die templates.  We have ten talented designers – two each day for five days – ready to usher in spring with creative projects and fabulous prizes!  

The Bunny Hop is from March 21-25, each contest is midnight to midnight EST (that’s 24 hours only).  Be sure to mark your calendar!  Each day the Spellbinders Blog will direct you to the participating blogs.

It’s so easy to win!  Simply visit each blog and leave a comment! We will randomly draw one lucky winner from each blog to win that blog’s featured die templates. Winners will be announced on the Spellbinders Blog!  Winners must respond within 48 hours of their names being posted to claim prizes.  

Spellbinders Bunny Hop Schedule:

March 21

Linda Duke   - Me 

Holly Simoni  

March 22

Becca Feeken  

Debbie Olson  

March 23

Heidi Blankenship  

Kazan Clark   

March 24

Sherry Cheever  

Beth Pingry  

March 25

Julie Overby   

Jerri Jimenez  

 

Well hello everybody are you ready for Spellbinders Spring blog hop?  Before I get started about my project, I want to share what you can win today (pictured below) by leaving a comment on my blog. As mentioned above you have till midnight March 21st. to leave your comment (24hrs.)  I will pull a number by using random.org and the lucky winner will have 48 hours to claim their prize.  The winner will be announced on Spellbinders Blog.  Good luck everybody!!

 

Blog candy   #S4-260 New Arrival

 

Blog candy   #S5-044 Banner Basics One 

 

For my project today I thought I would make a Shaped card.  While on Spellbinders blog I noticed a beautiful card, and step-by-step tutorial on how to make one, so I followed along and loved the way it turned out.  Due to the height of the card (7 1/2"), I had a hard time taking a good picture in my small little space, so I had to lay it down, and when I do that the lighting is not the best...    

I wanted my card to have a soft feel, so I used tissue paper on the stork, and baby blanket, using glue to attach each, then lightly colored with Copic Markers. In real life the wings look cool, very soft the effect I was looking for.

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

Hugs Linda 

Thank You Spellbinders Paper Arts for sponsoring the Bunny Hop and the prizes today. For questions about this contest, please email blogcontest@spellbinders.us .

Please leave a comment to be eligible to win the Spellbinders die templates I featured today!  Then check the Spellbinders Blog tomorrow to see if you are the winner! 

For more information on Spellbinders, please visit these links:

Spellbinders Paper Arts

Spellbinders Blog

Spellbinders on Facebook

Spellbinders Newsletter

Spellbinders Videos

 

Supplies: 

Stamps: Birthday Pennants - Flourishes.

Stamp Pads: Latte, Peach Bellini, Sandal, Juniper Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up! Graphic 45 Baby & Bride Collection - The Cat's Meow Paper Crafting.

Spellbinders: #S4-260 New Arrival, #S5-044 Banner Basics One, #LF-190 Grand Labels Four #2 & #4, #S4-310 Labels Eighteen, #I2-1006 Floral and Stone Impressabilities.

Ribbon: Maya Road 1/4" Ivory Wrinkle Ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Copic Markers: E00 Skin White, E50 egg Shell, YR00 Powder Pink, R11 Pale Cherry Pink, B20 Blush, G00 Jade Green, Y11 Pale Yellow, Y00 Barium Yellow, Y38 Honey, E33 Sand - eclectic Paperie.

Misc.: Tissue Paper, Glue - Michael's.  Stickles, The Twinery Twine - eclectic Paperie.  Self Adhesive Pearls - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

 

 

Spellbinders Holiday Hoppin' Blog Hop

Welcome to the first day of the Spellbinders™ Paper Arts Holiday Hoppin’ Blog Hop! Spellbinders, along with Spellbinders are showcasing their newest products just in time for your Holiday crafting and gift giving. Lots of creative ideas are in store, as well as prizes galore! Each participating company has generously donated towards the prize package listed on the Spellbinders Blog. A total of two identical prize packages, one for each day, November 18 and 19 will be given away! To enter, just leave a comment on a participating blog! Comments in the first 48 hours of the post are eligible. One commenter each day will be randomly selected as the winner. Winners will be announced on November 22, on the Spellbinders Blog!

Be sure to see all of tomorrow’s Holiday Hoppin’ blogs for inspiring projects and another chance to win!

Visit all of today’s Holiday Hoppin’ blogs:

Latisha Yoast

Judy Hayes

Kazan Clark

Ashley Cannon Newell

Holly Simoni

Debbie Olson

Heidi Blankenship

Sherry Cheever

Linda Duke - ME ☺

Laurie Schmidlin

Cheryl Marie Walker

Jill Jacobsen

Jennifer Priest

Christina Klauer

Jodi Sanford

Leslie Miller

Mimi Leinbach

Robyn O’Crowley

Sharon Harnist

Liz Hicks

Sarah Hamer

Christie Bryant

Wendy Sue Anderson

Anary Baumgarth

Jenifer Dove

Gina Krupsky

Today I am using Spellbinders #S4-286 2010 Snowflake Pendants die template and Graphic 45 Christmas Past Paper Collection. The snowflake design is from the Shapeabilities® Pendants line, highly detailed, and has a center circle for layering. The Center die has spokes in a circle marked with embossed dots. This die template set includes accent dies in the form of an Ice Crystal, which can be used to make the snowflake bigger, and a smaller Snowflake for accessorizing, making this set of die templates a great value. For my Vintage tag I used two pieces of the same cardstock so I could cut out the large Santa and girl and layer toward the bottom of the tag using foam dots for more dimension. If you look closely you can see I also applied Liquid Applique' on Santa's hair and beard, and along the bottom of the little girls dress, hat, collar and cuffs. For the snowflakes, I cut/embossed two of each size, and sponged Distress Ink around the edges, then added glue and glitter. The Santa image in the center of the large snowflake was cut using the #S4-116 Standard Circles Small Nestabilities, layered together with foam dots, and added more glitter. The chipboard was covered using the Gold Acrylic Paint Daubber, then I added some jewels.

Simply leave a comment on my blog to be eligible to win the Spellbinders Holiday Hoppin’ Prize Package Spellbinders Holiday Hoppin' Blog Hop blog post w/prizes)! One winner will be chosen from all the comments on all the blogs participating today. Comments made in the first 48 hours of this post will be eligible to win. Winner’s names will be published on the Spellbinders Blog on November 22, and they will have 48 hours to reply to Spellbinders to claim the prizes.

Thank you!

Supplies:

Spellbinders: Grand Calibur™ GC-001, #S4-286 2010 Snowflake Pendants, #S4-116 Standard Circles Small Nestabilities.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 Christmas Past Paper Collection - eclectic Paperie. Very Vanilla - Stampin' Up!

Stamp Pads: Tea Dye Ranger Distress Ink - eclectic Paperie.

Ribbon: May Arts Satin Ribbon, Shimmer Tulle - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Maya Road Chipboard, Ranger Gold Acrylic Paint Dabber, Diamond Stickles, i-rock Tool and i-rock compact (Jewels) - eclectic Paperie. Crystal Coarse Glitter by Martha Stewart, Buttons, Beacon's 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue - Michael's. 2-Way Glue, - Stampin' Up!

Eclectic Paperie, May Arts Ribbon, Ranger, Spellbinders, Spellbinders, Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Joy and Peace - Spellbinders

I have another Christmas tag to share with you today.  This one is a little different then what I usually do, but it’s for a friend that loves these colors so I thought why not…  And, this is the first time I’ve used the Viva Pearl Pen to make the little pearl looking dots around the edge of the scalloped die.  I love them, they set up so nice and do look like pearls.  Just be sure and allow drying time ;)  I hope you don’t get tired of seeing the Baby’s Breath I’m using on my projects lately because I have LOTS… they sale it by the bunch, and I don’t what to keep in laying around in my craft room LOL!!

This is a short post for sure, but I have three more project I need to finish and have posted before the end of the month… where does the time go. 

 

Thanks for visiting, and be creative my friends.

Linda ;)

Supplies:

Stamps: Christmas Treasures by JustRite - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders: S4-114 Standard Circles Large #, S4-125 Scallop Circles Small #6, S4-194 Large Inverted Scalloped Circles#6.

Cardstock: Very Vanilla – Stampin’ Up! Graphic 45 Christmas Past Collection – eclectic Paperie.

Ribbon: May Arts Ivory Wrinkle Ribbon, Crochet Lace – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Copic Markers: E21 Baby Skin Pink, E31 Brick Beige, E33 Sand, E35 Chamois, E37 Sepia, YG11 Mignonette, YG63 Pea Green, G99 Olive, B00 Frost Blue, B02 Robins Egg Blue, B12 Ice Blue. Copic Air Brushing System - eclectic Paperie

Misc.: Viva Silver Pearl Pen, Pitch Black Stamp Pad – eclectic Paperie. Baby’s Breath, Buttons – Michael’s. Glitter – Stampin’ Up!

Paper Rosette Blog Hop with eclectic Paperie - E-Team

Hi everyone, and welcome to another blog hop with the E-Team. Our mission today was to use the Paper Rosette Die by Tim Holtz, and make something fun to share. So I made this cute flower arrangement in a watering can. It was really fun to make, and the easiest way to explain how I made it was to do a tutorial.  I’m sure there are may ways to make some of things shown here, but what you see is what worked for me LOL! I used the Wizard Die Cutting Machine by Spellbinders and the regular sandwich.

Find more inspiration from the E-Team. View different samples and projects that were all created with this Paper Rosette die.

The E-Team

Broni Holcombe

Latrice Murphy

Linda Duke

Linda Ledbetter

Micki Harper

Sherry Cheever

Starla Nelson

You need to visit each E-Team Designers blog, then go over to the eclectic Paperie blog and tell eP which was your favorite paper rossete project(s). There are dies to be given away over on eP’s blog, and eP will be giving away a package with the paper rosette die package.

Thanks for visiting today – Hugs Linda

  Tutorial starts here.

 

Here you see one Rosette that has been cut, and assembled at regular size.  I cut another Rosette, and cut 1/4” off the bottom.

In this picture, you can see the different size of each Rosette. 

 

When you mash your Rosette down on paper (I used white so you can see) trace around the edge with a pencil.  As you can see I just eyeballed it, and cut out. You would want to use cardstock that matches your flower.  Later you will see how I covered the white.

I used Ranger Matte accents to glue in place.

Put something heavy on flower until dry.

Do the same thing for the larger flower.

Glue each layer as shown. Scrunch flower center.

Glue in place.

For the buds, I cut another Paper Rosette strip, then cut into four sections, staple at one end.

Cut wire and fold in half for stem.

Twist wire.

 

Insert both ends into bud on stapled end. Do this for each bud.

Wrap floral tape from top to bottom. NOTE: Green floral tape would be much better, but I didn’t have any.

 

I used Copic Markers to color stems.

Cut another circle like the previous white circle above, use pop dots, and glue wire stem in place.

Put finished flower on top of circle, and add button.

I hand drew long leaves, and cut out.

Sponged with Distress Ink.

Shape leaves.

Cut Styrofoam to fit in container, and glue in place.  Then arrange the way you want.

Done.

Supplies:

Stamps: None.

Spellbinders: Wizard Die Cutting Machine.

Stamp Pads: Peeled Paint Distress Ink - eclectic Paperie.

Dies: Paper Rosette by Tim Holtz – eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Whisper White, Old Olive – Stampin’ Up! Graphic 45 Deluxe Edition Christmas Past 12x12 -eclectic Paperie.

Copic Markers: BG96 Bush, E35 Chamois

Misc.: Beacon’s 3-IN-1 Advanced Craft Glue, Wire Christmas Ribbon, Pop Dots, Gold Cord, Styrofoam, 22Gauge Painted Wire, Floral Tape – Michael’s. Ranger Matte accents, Tiny Attacher - eclectic Paperie. Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink.

eclectic Paperie E-Team

Are you ready to take a ride? An E-Ticket Ride? It’s eclectic and will be the ride of your life. Join me now for a paper-crafting adventure with eclectic Paperie!

Joining in this endeavor along with Daisy Sparks, owner of eclectic Paperie, are:

The E-Team

Broni Holcombe

Latrice Murphy

Linda Duke    -  Me :)

Linda Ledbetter

Micki Harper

Sherry Cheever

Starla Nelson

The first stop along your way is the eclectic Paperie Blog, where you’ll find a video introduction of the E-Team Designers.

Your final stops will be the Designers’ blogs to see what they have each posted today. It’s a small glimpse of what to expect from the E-Team including different techniques, different products and different styles.

Also,

eclectic Paperie has a special coupon to celebrate the E-Team debut. With the E-Team sharing their favorite techniques, we'll help a bit in offering some savings in order to stock up on favorite tools, papers, stamps, and all things paper crafts. Use coupon code HAPPYDAY and you will receive 10% off your entire order(min $10 order) at eclectic Paperie. Coupon code good Thursday, Sept 9th thru Sunday Sept 12th

I can’t tell you how excited I am to be part of eclectic Paperie’s Blog Team, and what a wonderful group of ladies to share the excitement with. Thank you, thank you, thank you Daisy for thinking of me, and including me in your first team of designers. I could go on forever about how excited I am to be here, but it’s late and my eyes are very tired.

My favorite style/technique that I would like to share with you is my love for all things Vintage.  Today’s project was so much fun to make, and I’m thrilled with the way it turned out.  I love the Wavy Layer chipboard Book from Maya Road, it’s one of my favorites.  I painted the chipboard with Acrylic Paint (front and back), and cut Graphic45 paper to fit each piece.  I used a lot of the little tags included in the paper pack between each chipboard layer. The paper roses were made using the Circle Nestabilites.

Please be sure and visit each designer listed above, and thanks for visiting ;)

 

Supplies:

Stamps: None

Stamp Pads: Tea Dye Distress Ink - eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Le'Romantique Paper Pad – eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders: S4-114 Standard Circle Large Nestabilities™, S7-017 On the Vine Border Grand Borderbilities™, S4-235 Fancy Tags.

Misc.: Tulle, Ribbon, Doilies, Pearls, Sand Sable Acrylic Paint – Michael’s. Tim Holtz idea-ology Fragments, Ranger Glossy Accents, Maya Road Wavy Layer Book - eclectic Paperie.

Stamp Simply Autumn Splendor Blog Hop

Hello everybody, and thanks for joining us today.  One lucky commenter will win a great prize!!! But, if you are starting here you are in the wrong place. Please visit Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), where she will give you more instructions about the hop, the prize, and the next blog for you to visit. In order to be in the drawing, you are encouraged to leave comments along the way.  Our lucky winner will be notified vie e-mail. While commenting is not required, it is highly recommended so that you will be eligible for the drawing.  On Friday evening at 10 p.m. EST, 8/13, random.org will select first the blog from which to choose the winner, then the winner from that blog.  The winner will be announced sometime on Saturday. Good Luck ;) 

Our theme for today's hop is called Autumn Splendor. For my card, I had to use one of my all time favorites… Spellbinders Sunflower Die Template.   I love working with it, and thought it fit perfectly for today’s theme.  Sunflowers are everywhere in stores at the moment, a true sign of Autumn.  I cut/embossed all templates used, and sponged both flowers, and rolled the edges for a 3D look, then nested them together.  Graphic 45 papers are wonderful to work with, and the colors are so beautiful.  I even cut out the teapot, then covered it with Glossy Accents, and added some gold Stickles around the flower center.

Have fun, and good luck - Linda ;)

Be sure and visit the other Design Team Members listed below.

Sharon Johnson - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog

Michelle Woerner

Holly McMillen

Linda Duke - ME ;)

Sherry Cheever

Barb Schram

Deborah Saaranen

Supplies:

Stamps: Life’s Embrace Wordsworth Remembering – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Latte, Raisin, Pitch Black Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

Spellbinders: S7-018 Big Scalloped Border Grand, S4-157 Sunflower Set One, S4-301 Labels Sixteen #4 & 5. NOTE: Stamp Simply Ribbon Store also carries Spellbinders Die Template.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 Halloween In Wonderland – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Very Vanilla, Summer Sun, Lovely Lilac – Stampin’ Up!

Ribbon: May Arts Ribbon – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Self Adhesive Rhinestones – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Ranger Glossy Accents, Golden Rod Stickles – Eclectic Paperie. Stampin’ Dimensionals – Stampin’ Up!