Linda's works of Heart

Wedding Book - Spellbinders

I was given permission to post some pictures of the projects I made for the “Create Your Dream Wedding” book  released in January from Annie’s Attic.  But, I can’t post the instructions, I hope you understand.  I was truly grateful for this opportunity, it’s such a beautiful book, and you can see HERE. This candle is one of six projects of mine in the book.

More for you later. Hope you are having a wonderful weekend. 

Thanks for visiting – Linda ;)

 

 

 

Stamp Simply Design Team Blog Hop

Good morning and welcome to the first Stamp Simply Ribbon Store blog hop.  As a thank you for joining us today, one luck commenter will receive a complete Webster’s Pages Postcards from Paris Kit!  But, if you are starting here you are in the wrong place.  You must first visit Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store), where she will give you more instructions about the hop, and the next blog for you to visit.  In order to be in the drawing, you are encouraged to leave comments along the way.  Each Design Team member’s blog will be given a number, and at 6pm on Saturday February 27, 2010, a number will be drawn that corresponds to the blogs involved.  Example: Seven Design Team Members would represent numbers 1 through 7.  This number will be drawn by Random.org that will indicate which blog the prize will be drawn from.  Once again Random.org will be used to draw another number from the comments left on that blog…thus creating our lucky winner for the Webster’s Pages Kit, that will be notified via e-mail.  While commenting is not required, it is highly recommended so that you will be eligible for the drawing.  Good luck ;)

Our theme for today’s hop is called Be True To Yourself, since I love all thing vintage, whenever I can I try to create that style.  I also love making flowers, although the one’s shown on this card I had never made before but, they were quite fun.  They started off with a circle (largest flower is a 3” circle), find the center, and draw a spiral line from the edge to the circle center, cut on the line.  Start wrapping from the outside toward the center.  I used a medium size glue dot to hold in place, but I’m sure glue would work.  The rest of the card was made by cutting out images from other pieces of cardstock in the kit, then tie a beautiful bow using May Arts ribbon layered on top of the Crochet Lace. Before I assembled my card, I used my sewing machine to sew around the larger pieces of cardstock.

The next blog for you to visit is Barb Schram, but remember you should start at the beginning with Sharon Johnson Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Simply Design Team.

Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store
Deb Saaranen
Holly McMillen
Michelle Woerner
Sherry Cheever
Linda Duke  -  you are here ;)
Barb Schram  - next

Have fun and good luck – Linda ;)

 

Supplies:

Image: Crafty Secrets Creative Scraps called Birds & Blossoms image available at - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Webster’s Pages Postcards from Paris Kit - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Ribbon: Ivory Crochet Lace, 3/4” Sheer May Arts Ribbon – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Bow Easy, Self Adhesive Pearls – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Sewing machine.

Just a Note – Just For Fun Rubber Stamps

Do you collect a lot of paper scraps, and keep stuff in a drawer thinking one day you will use them?  Well, that’s my card today, scrap papers, pieces of dies I have torn, bling and buttons, everything except the flower.

I stamped the flower three times using Juniper, Cool Peri and Tattered Rose. Cut out as shown, apply the VersaMark stamp pad to each piece, cover with clear embossing powder, heat and attach together using dimentionals.  Sew patterned paper to cardstock, add ribbon and dies, then attach the flower.  The Fleur De Lies die (or should I say a piece of it), was sponged with Tattered Rose, add glitter.  Assemble card as shown.

I hope you are having a wonderful weekend.  We have been quite busy today, but tomorrow is truly a do nothing day except stamp ;)

Thanks for visiting – Linda ;)

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: B2291 - Just a Note, D3355 Flower Flourish – Just For Fun Rubber Stamps.

Ribbon: Champagne 100% Silk Ribbon - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Tattered Rose Distress Ink, Juniper, Cool Peri Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie. VersaMark (tm) – Michael’s.

Cardstock: K & Company – Michael’s. Vanilla – Stampin’ Up!

Spellbinders: Labels Three Nestabilities (tm), S4-204 Fleur De Lies Shape abilities Pendants (tm).

Misc.: Bow East – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Tattered Rose Distress Stickles – Eclectic Paperie. Embroidery Thread – Michael’s. Vintage Button Collection – PaperTrey Ink.  Glitter – Stampin’ Up!  Self Adhesive Rhinestones.  Sewing Maching

Stamp Simply Design Team

 

WOW!! I’m so excited to be here with you today as part of the new Stamp Simply Design Team. I was so honored when asked to join these very talented ladies and work with Sharon once again, I still can’t believe I’m here.  Thank you again Sharon for inviting me.

My card today was made using Webster's Pages Postcards from Paris Kit, and beautiful May Arts Ribbon from Sharon’s Store.  Really, all the materials used on this card are from Sharon’s Store, except the stamp pads.  I felt so bad covering up this beautiful paper, so I didn’t.  I just cut out the images from one piece, and adhered them to another sheet allowing room for some embellishments here and there.  The Cotton Scrap’s image was cut with the Nestabilities as well as the circle sentiment.

Come and help us celebrate our new team by joining us on February 23rd for the first ever Stamp Simply Design Team hop and some fabulous blog candy!! It will start at the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store at 8am EST.

If you'd like to check out the projects of the other Stamp Simply Designers you made find them here:

Sharon Johnson (Stamp Simply Ribbon Store)
Deb Saaranen
Holly McMillen
Michelle Woerner
Sherry Cheever
Linda Duke – ME ;)
Barb Schram

Thank you for visiting, and I hope you will join us again on the 23rd for our first Team hop – Linda ;)

       

Supplies:

Stamps: JustRite Seeds of Kindness – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cotton Scraps: Flowers – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Webster's Pages Postcards from Paris Kit –Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Nestabilities Die Templates: Standard Circles Large, Classic Oval Large – Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Tattered Rose Distress Ink, Pitch Black Dye Pad - Ranger

Ribbon: Wide Silk, Pink – May Arts  - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Bow Easy, Self Adhesive Rhinestone - Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Crafty Secrets Color Challenge

Today, I stepped outside my comfort zone, and tried something new for this Adding Color Challenge. Plus, I used items I haven’t used in a long time.  As much as I love Copic Markers, I thought this would be the perfect project to use the Tombow Markers on.  After I colored in the water, I used the Mini Mister/water and lightly misted the image so the colors would blend for a softer look. Then I finished with the lady.

Be sure and check out the other Design Team Members (links below), and Crafty Secrets Blog.

1. Stamp image with Archival Ink, because it’s waterproof.
2. Color with TOMBOW Markers, mist with water and cut out.
3. Apply Glossy Accents over water area’s, sprinkle with glitter.
4. Take Glimmer Mist, and white cardstock to create background paper, I also use it on the cardboard, and Cheesecloth. Let dry.
5. Tare bottom corner of background cardstock into three pieces, and sew in place.  Curl the edges up, and tare just a little.
6. Rub Gold stamp pad over cardboard at corners.
7. Stamp Flourish in upper corner.
8. Arrange Cheesecloth on card front.
9. Attach background to cardboard with glue, let dry.
10. Add embellishments as shown, and assemble.

Thanks for visiting – Linda ;)

 

 

 

 

 Vicki Chrisman Team Leader

Pam Hooten

Heidi Blankenship

Marisa Grosson

Linda Duke

Michele Kovack

Melissa Phillips

Michelle Van Etten

Flo from France

Julie Campbell

Crafty Secrets

Heartwarming Vintage Blog

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Flourish, Mermaids – Crafty Secrets.

Cardstock: White – Prism.

Tattered Angles: Patina, Denim Blue, Aspen Yellow – Eclectic Paperie.

Tombow Markers: N00, 020, 850, 761, 912, 991, 491, 541, 452, 243 – Rubbernecker.

Stamp Pads: Pitch Black Ranger Adirondack Dye Pad, Ranger Jet Black Archival Ink – Eclectic Paperie. Encore Gold Metallic – Michael’s.

Misc.: Ranger Glossy Accents – Eclectic Paperie. Glitter – Stampin’ Up! Cheesecloth – Joann’s. Dew Drops -

It’s Still Cold Outside – Crafty Secrets

This is the second of four cards using Crafty Secrets SL-24 Seasonal Friends stamp set. I know it’s not Christmas, but it sure is cold outside…  I thought I would post this because of the crazy weather the country is experiencing right now.  I can’t believe all the snow back east, and in Texas… unbelievable for sure.

I hope you have a wonderful weekend, I know I am ;)  Thanks for visiting – Linda

Here is a link to card one.

Instructions:

1. Color the image with Copic Markers.
2. Cut and emboss Spellbinders Snowflake die template, apply glue and Vintage Glass Glitter.
3. Cut card frame, and frame base with the Cricut, sponge around edges.
4. Glue glitter around frame, assemble as shown.

I had to darken the photo because of the white background, and white card base.

 

 

 

 

 

Supplies:

Stamps: SL-24 Seasonal Friends – Crafty Secrets.

Spellbinders: Create A Flake 1 Shapeabilities (TM)

Copic Markers: R00-Pinkish White, R11-Pale Cherry Pink, R20-Blush, RV23-Pure Pink, R85-Rose Red, R22-Light Prawn, R29-Lipstick Red, R05-Salmon Red, R59-Cardinal, C3-Cool Gray No. 3, B60-Pale Blue Gray, B00-Frost Blue, B12-Ice Blue, B23-Phthalo Blue, Y11-Pale Yellow, Y15-Cadmium Yellow, Y21-Buttercup Yellow, E00-Skin White, E33-Sand, Y38-Honey, YR16-Apricot, E35-Chamois, YG11-Mignonette, YG67-Moss – Eclectic Paperie.

Stamp Pads: Cloudy Blue, Pitch Black Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

Cardstock: Whisper White – Stampin’ Up!

Misc.: Vintage Shards Glass Glitter – Star Lit Studio. Ribbon and Pearls – Michael’s. Glitter and 2-Way Glue – Stampin’ Up! Cricut Expressions, Gypsy and Storybook Cartridge – Provo Craft.

An oldie ;)

Tonight my post is an oldie but a goodie. I made this when I was on the Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Design Team a long, long time ago ;)  I know most of you have already seen it, but it’s truly one of my all time favorite projects.  It looks much harder then it was to make it, the hardest part was finding the items to actually make the center, top, and bottom.  Approx. 12” high, and very difficult to photograph.

I’m currently working on several projects that will be posted soon.  Until then, I thought it would be fun to share some of my past work.

Thanks for visiting – Linda ;)

 

 

 

  

 

 

 

 

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  The center is a 6” spool of Tulle - Measure around the center, and tape the blue stripped paper to it.
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  The top and bottom are 8” cake plates (cardboard). 3 top, 3 bottom, hot glue together.
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  With your pattern paper draw a circle around the 8“ cake plates, and cut out. (Make 2). One is for the very top, and one is for the top of the bottom 8” circles.
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  Hot glue the top, middle and bottom together.
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  Again, measure around the 8” circles, this will be for the scallop bands around the top and bottom. Make sure and cut band wide enough so you can cut your scallop edge, punch middle of scallops.
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  From the pattern paper, cut out 3 repeat designs, and tape to center column.
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  The mirror’s were made with mirror paper, and an oval squeeze punch. Because this paper is to thick to actually punch, I traced around the punch area, and cut them out by hand. Tape in place.
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  All flowers are from Heartfelt Thanks, thirty in all. Stamp, sponge, cut out, and tape in place.
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  Wooden dowel’s were painted white, then wrapped with ribbon.
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  Paint each little animal with the colors listed, cover with glitter, and attach to dowel’s, placing dowel’s evenly around Merry-Go-Round, hold in place with pop up glue dots.
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  The very top is wood, (found it at Michael’s) painted them blue and white, and attached flowers.
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  Last, attach ribbon to the very top of the wood piece, then put ribbon through every other punched whole in the top band.

The question is how long did it take to make this?……approximately 8 hrs. and worth every minute.

 

Supplies:

Stamps: Heartfelt Thanks, Bundle of Joy, Bunny Hugs - Stampin’ Up! Dragonfly – Joann’s.

Cardstock: Blue Stripped paper - Paper Pizzazz, Mirror Paper - The Paper Company - Michael’s.

Stamp Pads: Bashful Blue, Lavender Lace, So Saffron - Stampin’ Up!

Misc.: 6” Tulle Spool, 8” Cake Circles - Wal-Mart, Ribbon - Michael’s, 3/16” Dowel cut 4 at 6 ¼” each - Michael’s.

Friends - Spellbinders

Right now, I’m on a flower things (can you tell).  Seems like everything I make has something to do with flowers.  I think I’m ready for Spring LOL!!  As much as California needs rain, I’m ready for some sunshine…. it’s rained off and on here for the last three/four days, and expected to continue until the end of this next week.  So these little flowers are a little pick me up ;)

Have fun, and thanks for stopping by.

Linda ;)

 

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

1) Cut white cardstock 6” x 6” (card base). Pink cardstock ¼” smaller then the card base.

2) Cut and emboss your flower, square, and eyelet border using white cardstock.

3) With the Pale Purple marker outline detail in eyelet border, and adhere to pink cardstock making sure it lines up with pink edge.

4) Add ribbon using Glue Dots.

5) Airbrush all flower layers with markers. Try to use different colors on different layers, and assemble as shown, add Flower Soft and pearl.

6) Sponge leaves with lemonade, and shape.

7) Stamp sentiment on upper left corner of white cardstock square.

8) Assemble as shown.

 

Supplies:

Spellbinders: S4-214 Eyelets Borderabilities, S4-193 Peony, Classic Squares Large Nestabilities, S4-157 Sunflower 1 (leaf).

Stamps: Taylored Expressions: A Year of Sweet Sentiments stamp.

Ribbon: May Arts – Stamp Simply RIBBON Store.

Cardstock: BasicGrey Two Scoops Pink cardstock – Eclectic Paperie.  Whisper White, Mellow Moss cardstock - Stampin’ Up!

Stamp Pads: Ranger Lemonade Dye Pad, and Vintage Photo Distress Ink – Eclectic Paperie.

Misc.: Scrapbook Adhesives: E-Z White Permanent Squares. Flower Soft: Ivory and glue. KAISERscrapbook: SB794 Snow Pearls. Glue Dots: 3/16” mini Glue Dots.  Copic: Y00 Barium Yellow, E02 Fruit Pink, RV000 Pale Purple, RV10 Pale Pink Markers and Copic Airbrushing System – Eclectic Paperie.

Just For Fun Rubber Stamps Design Team Blog Hop

I love Vintage, and this little lady is so sweet, I truly enjoyed working with her.  My kids came in the door, so I need to cut this short.  I’m glad I was typing the instructions as I was making this, and listing all the supplies.  Otherwise, I would be up early in the morning finishing things up.

I have provided links to the rest of the Design Team so I hope you visit their blog’s.  I know some of them have blog goodies to giveaway, and who doesn't like that……  Have fun, and good luck.

1. Stamp images on Vanilla Cardstock with Espresso.
2. Color image, and airbrush flower using Copic Markers.
3. Cut and Emboss foil frame.
4. Cut and emboss your flowers with Blush Blossom. The flower has a small, two medium and a large dies.
5. Fold in half to find centers, and cut a small X (not to big).
6. Small flower cut out one petal (like a pie).
7. One medium flower do the same, only this time cut out two petals. (set the cut out piece aside).
8. Other medium and large flower don’t cut, but still find your centers, and shape in palm of hand (like I’ve done in my flower video).
9. The piece you cut from the medium flower (above) roll, this is the very small center of your flower.
10. Make a cone like shape with each flower, and glue.  I used the hot glue gun.
11. Start with the smallest petal, and insert in the X of the next size petal. Continue doing this until you finish.  Make sure and glue under each petal, so when you attach the next layer, they will stay together.  Cut off the pointed part under the flower, this helps it sit flat on your card. 

Be sure and follow the rest of the Design Team Members….  Some even have BLOG giveaways.

Sherry Cheever - Walking' On The BAD Side! -DT Coordinator

Broni Holcombe - Splashes of Watercolor

Heidi Blankenship - Embellished Dreams

Sandy Sandra's - Clever ideas

Starlet Nelson - Exploring Creativity

Terre Fry - Terre's Scrap Therapy

Just For Fun Blog

Thanks – Linda ;)

Supplies:

Stamps: A3196 Mary – Just For Fun Rubber Stamps.

Spellbinders: S5-013 Foliage Frame, S4-192-Blossom

Cardstock: Vanilla, Blush Blossom – Stampin’ Up!

Stamp Pads: Espresso Ranger Adirondack Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

Copic Markers: YR31 Light Reddish Yellow, Y11-Pale Yellow, E33-Sand, R20-Blush and RV132-Tender Pink markers from Eclectic Paperie.

Ribbon: May Arts Satin and Lace – Stamp Simply RIBBON Store.

Misc.: Hot Glue Gun, Silver Foil, Cuttlebug Machine, Textile Folder – Michaels. Pearl, Hollyberry Glimmer Mist – Tattered Angels.

Happy Birthday Farther - Card

This card was in last month’s issue of CardMarker Magazine…..  I was so excited, and could not wait to share it with you here on my blog.  The young lady in the photo is our youngest daughter long ago that is married now.  (I feel old when I look at that picture), but it was perfect for this wallet card.  All instructions are toward the bottom.

I have more to share soon, hope all is well with all of you.  Hugs Linda ;)

 

 

 

 

 

Instructions:

1) Cut 3 ¼” X 8 5/8” tan cardstock (outside of wallet).

2) Emboss with Spellbinders Impressabilities Paisley die.

3) Lightly sand to reveal detail.

4) Punch holes around entire wallet (outside only).

5) Air-brush around outside wallet.

6) Lace ribbon all the way around.

7) Cut tan cardstock (two) for the closing tab. NOTE: make sure its’ wide enough for your brad.

8) Attach brad.

9) Glue both together.

10) Glue tab to one end of wallet.

11) Cut 3 1/8” X 8 7/16” tan cardstock (inside of wallet).

12) Lightly sand around edges.

13) Fold both wallet pieces in half.

14) Line up the folds of both outside and insides of wallet.

15) Glue bottom and sides together (not the top).

16) Cut two 2 7/8” X 3 ¾” from tan cardstock.

17) Cut and emboss both pieces with oval dies.

18) On Vanilla cardstock stamp Happy Birthday Farther.

19) Glue to wallet inside.

20) Glue picture to the other side.

21) With dimensional attach cut ovals over sentiment and picture.

22) Stamp crown.

23) Cut out and attach rhinestones.

24) With dimensionals attach to card.

 

Supplies:

Spellbinders: Dies: Impressabilities – Paisley, S4-132 – Classic Rectangles Large, S4 – 112 Classic Oval Small.

7gypsies: - Brads.

Coredinations: The Chocolate Box Canvas Texture Cardstock.

Crafty Secrets: Favorite Fellas Stamp Set.

Copic Marker: Y11-Pale Yellow, Y38-Honey, E37-Sepia, E15-Dark Suntan, Air-brushing system. – Eclectic Paperie.

Ranger Stamp Pads: Pitch Black Dye Pads – Eclectic Paperie.

K & Co.: Self Adhesive Rhinestones – Michael’s.

Ribbon - May Arts from Stamp Simply RIBBON Store.

Sanding Block: Unknown.

Beacon: 3-n-1 Craft Glue.

Stampin’ Up! Dimensionals.