Linda's works of Heart

Snowman Shaker Wand

Hi there, before I get started I wanted to mention this will be my last official post as a member of Spellbinders Blog Team.  It sounds odd saying that because I’ve been with them for the last 8 years, I can’t thank them enough for allowing me to be part of something wonderful, but I’m excited for what lays ahead whatever that might be.

I know it’s a little early to start making Christmas items, but I’m always last minute so I thought I should try and sneak some in LOL! 

• I started this snowman the same way I did with this project. Here is the supply list provided in the above link.
• Started with a round paper Mache ornament.
• Drilled a hole in it large enough to glue a wooden dowel in.
• Cover with paperclay (not to thick), let dry completely, I let mine sit overnight.
• When dry sand rough areas if needed.
• Paint entire piece with acrylic paint including the wooden dowel (I used a cream color).
• When paint dries, add a thin color wash over the entire piece, and let dry.
• Cut felt using Standard Circles die templates, the circle size you use will depend on the size of the ornament after it’s covered with paper clay.  I also die cut cardstock for the hat brim, and hat top so I could glue the felt to I
• Die cut cardstock using the Poinsettia die template, and shade with Distress Ink.
• Paint the eyes, nose, and cheeks, and then add lace/ribbon.
• That’s it. 

That’s it for now, thanks for visiting.

Linda ❤❤

Supplies used:

Stamp Pads: Spun Sugar, Shabby Shutters Distress Ink – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Coredinations White Heavyweight Smooth Cardstock – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts®: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Standard Circles Large & Small Nestabilities®, Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue– The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Felt, Bead for flower center, Fabric Lace, Silver Wire, Cream, Black, Orange, Pink acrylic paint. I also used light brown acrylic paint diluted with water to make a color wash.  Paperclay,  Martha Stewart Corse Glitter.  I purchased most of the misc. items from Hobby Lobby.  

Sunflower's

Hi there, this project's been finished for several days, but I haven’t been able to get to the computer long enough to write a post.   Summer is in full swing at our house LOL, but it’s all fun. 

This project fits perfect in an empty spot on my bookcase, plus adds some color. In real life it has lots of texture, very 3D, with a touch of gold. I die cut all flowers and leaves with watercolor paper, and used Gelatos to watercolor them. 

That’s it for today, I have several things I’m working on, when I can I will be back to share.

Thanks for visiting, Linda ❤❤ 

 

 

  

 

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite's - A Flower For Your Thoughts - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pad: Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Tuxedo Black – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Graphic 45 French Country 8x8 Paper Pad, (any cardstock will work), Silver/Gold Combo Bazzill Mirror Cardstock  – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Watercolor paper.

Ribbon: May Arts 1/4" Silk Ribbon – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Create A Sunflower Die D-Lites™, Romantic Vines Shapeabilities®, 5x7 Mystical Embrace, 5 x 7 Matting Basics A Nestabilities®.

NOTE:  You can also find Spellbinders Die Templates at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Thermoweb 3D Foam 1/4 ' Squares, Zig Wink of Stella Clear Glitter Brush, Gelatos Colors Gift Set - Large – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Flowers Soft. 

Happily Ever After

Hi there dear blog friends, today I have a quick post to share with you, and I will be back again late tomorrow evening with another project for you.  I’ve been so sick… today is the first day in about a week that I felt like getting out of bed LOL! 

Love the vintage/shabby chic feel of the tag, and the colors are so lovely…  I used the new Victoria Border Strip down the center, and added some beautiful lace and a silk ribbon. 

That’s it for now, but I will be back tomorrow evening.  Remember all supplies with links are listed below, and you can click on the images for a better view. 

Thanks for visiting Linda  {{{Hugs}}}

 

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Clear Stamp Ever After Antique Labels One - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

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

Cardstock: Prima Nature Garden 6x6 Paper Pad, Core'dinations Heavyweight Smoth Cardstock - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: May Arts 1/4" Silk Ribbon, Venise Lace 2.5" - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®.  Victoria Border Strip, Bitty Blossoms Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: Melissa Frances Cream Pearls, Prima Say it in Crystals Mini Swirls, Zutter Distrezz-it-All Tool - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Celebrating your Love

Hi there, and welcome back.  Today I have another one of the eight projects I made for Spellbinders a few months ago, but couldn’t post until now.  I love this Victorian Medallion One die template, it’s so lacey looking :), and perfect for making an easel card. If you haven’t made an easel card before, there are alot of video/tutorials on YouTube that are easy to follow, so be sure and check them out. 

I know this is a short post, but I must run for now.  Remember you can click on the pictures for a better view, and all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting – Linda {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤

 

 

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Ever After Antique Labels One Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pad: Memento Tuxedo Black – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Prima Nature Garden 6x6 Paper Pad, Core'dinations Heavyweight Smooth White - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Soft Gray Unknown.

Ribbon: Seam Binding – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®, Bitty Blossoms, Fantastic Flourish One Die D-Lites™, Victorian Medallion One Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: 3D Foam Squares (1/4"), Liquid Glue, Melissa Frances White Pearls, Stick Pins - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Copic Markers, Spellbinders Tool n' One.

Finishing up Christmas Gifts

Are you ready for Christmas?  I’m working like crazy to get things done here at my house, so today’s projects were really FAST and simple to put together.  I’ve had these lovely bags in my stash for quite some time, and they were perfect for our girl’s/granddaughter's gifts (5) total.  No they are not your traditional Christmas colors, but the kids love them.  I can’t show what’s inside right now, so I’ll save that till after Christmas because my girl’s check my blog ;)

That’s it for now, but I will be back soon, remember all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤ 

The picture below is not that good, but these little bags look beautiful under the tree :)

 

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Core'dinations Heavyweight Smooth White, Bazzill Mirror Silver/Gold Combo – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Stamp Pads: Tumbled Glass, Spun Sugar Distress Inks - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: May Art Wrinkled Ribbon - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®.  Layered Poinsettia,    Holiday Angel Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™

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

Misc.: Liquid Glue, Bitty Bags - Pink Frosting, Bitty Bags - Polka Dot and Bitty Bags - Striped - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Golden Rod Stickles, Large Pearl – Hobby Lobby.  Martha Stewart Coarse Glitter. 

Spellbinders Winter CHA 2015 Sneak Peek and Giveaway – Day 2

 

 

 

Welcome to the second day of the Spellbinders Paper Arts™ Winter CHA 2015 Sneak Peek and Giveaway! I am so excited to share some of the newest die templates being released at the Winter 2015 Craft and Hobby Association trade show! You will have the chance to win the new die templates I am using today by entering the contest at the bottom of this post. Join me and Jennifer Ingle for this fabulous Sneak Peek Event!

I’ve created two projects, and a video for you so you can see how versatile Spellbinders dies can be. In my video I try to give you as many tips, and tricks as I can so you can see how easy it is to work with these amazing new products.

I am showcasing Spellbinders newest die templates: S2-165 Peony and Interchangeable folder IF-007 XOXO, along with the Stylus for the Tool n One (coming soon).

All of you know how much I love to make flowers; so working with the new Peony die template and Stylus was exciting.  In addition, I liked how versatile the XOXO interchangeable folder is, and enjoyed creating my card front with it. So grab a cup of coffee, and lets get started.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Supply List:

S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A

S2-165 Peony

IF-007 XOXO

S5-220 Architectural Accents

GC-001 Grand Calibur® 

Cross Promotional Partners

May Arts 1/4" White Silk Ribbon

 

To make this card you will also need:

Quilling Tool, Decorative Stick Pin, Y21, G12, R81 & YG03 Copic Markers, Venise Lace, White Cardstock.

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I created a second project using the interchangeable XOXO interchangeable embossing folder 

 

I created the cardfront, and sentiment the same way as shown in the video above, only this time I used the letterpress technique on white cardstock.  With my scissors, I cut three different lengths of decorative paper to create a ribbon look down the side of the card, making sure it was tucked under the label.  Next, I created the rose using the Bitty Blossoms die template, and shading with Distress Ink, and finishing it off with a pretty double bow made with May Arts Pink Seam Binding.

Supply List:

IF-007 XOXO

S6-001 5x7 Matting Basics A

S5-086 Bitty Blossoms

Grand Calibur

To make card you will also need:

KaiserCraft’s Key to my Heart 6 ½” Paper Pad, White Cardstock, Ranger Distress Inks, Sponge, Pink May Art Seam Binding, 3D Foam Squares. 

 

Official Contest Rules can be found HERE.

 

Enter Contest HERE

 

For more chances to win, be sure to visit Jennifer Ingle's blog to see her fabulous projects!

 

Questions? [email protected]  No entries will be accepted at this email address. 

 

 

 

 

Decorated Christmas Bottle

Hello there, today I have a quick post to share with you, and I will be back tomorrow with another project. 

As many of you know I love to make any type of Christmas decoration (it’s my favorite time of year), I can always use an extra decoration around the house LOL.  I’ve decorated bottles in the past, so today’s project will fit right in.

That’s it for now, but I will be back tomorrow. Remember all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤ 

Supplies used:

Stamp Pad: Ranger Raisin Adirondack Dye Pad.

Cardstock:   Kaisercraft Yuletide 6 ½” Paper Pad – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Burguandy – Stampin’ Up!

Ribbon: May Arts Gold Metallic String (I purchase a Full Spool), Wrinkled Ribbon, 5/8" Crochet Lace – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®. Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: 3D Foam Squares (1/4"), Liquid Glue, Zutter Distrezz-it-All, - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.   White Acrylic Paint, Gold Leaf, Gold Flower Center.

Breast Cancer Awareness Month – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store

Good morning! This week The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store in coordination with Splitcoaststampers is devoting the entire week to the Hope You Can Cling event over at Splitcoaststampers for Breast Cancer Awareness Month. Be sure and go to Sharon's blog here to find out all the details.

Today’s project has a lot of layering and texture, two of my favorite things to do when creating a card/tag.  The image I used is no longer available from Graphic 45, but Sharon has beautiful paper in her store that will work fantastic.

That’s it for today, and I’ll be back soon.  Remember all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤ 

 

Supply’s used:

Stamp Pads: Antique Linen, Tattered Rose, Tea Dye Distress Inks - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Core'dinations Heavyweight Smooth White, Image from Graphic 45 Secret Garden (No longer available) - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: May Arts Wrinkled Ribbon, 1.5" Crochet Lace  - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine®.  Bitty Blossoms, Fantastic Flourish One Die D-Lites™, Foliage Flourish Shapeabilities®, Standard Circles SM, Stately Circles #3 Nestabilities® Labels 34 Medallion 3D M-Bossabilities™ Folder.

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

Misc.: Prima Say it in Crystals, 3D Foam Squares (1/4"), Liquid Glue, Zutter Distrezz-it-All, Stick Pins - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Spellbinders Tool n' One.

The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store – 12 Days of Clean and Simple Christmas – Noel Christmas Tag.

Hello there! Today is my turn to post a project for the 12 Days of Clean and Simple Christmas at The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store Blog.

Today’s Christmas Tag is a favorite of mine I just love the soft look. I cut/embossed the Poinsettia and leaves, then sponged each layer with Distress Ink.  The little gold foil peaking out from under the flower is Tinsel wire that I found at Hobby Lobby, which adds a little extra bling to the tag.  All I had to do was cut the wire the length I needed, formed a circle, and glued it to the bottom of the flower.  The rest of the tag is just layering paper, ribbon and gold cord, and then distressing the edges of the cardstock using the Distrezz-it-All tool.

That’s it for today; I will be back again tomorrow with another project.  Remember all supplies are listed below with links.

Thanks for visiting - Linda  {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤   

 

 

 

Supplies Used:

Stamp Pads: Antique Linen Distress Ink – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Yuletide 6 ½” Paper Pad, Spellbinders Craft Foil (Gold), Core'dinations Heavyweight Smooth White  – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Ribbon: May Arts Delicate Vintage Lace, Gold Metallic String (I use Full Spools) – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders®: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine® Holiday Sentiments, Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: 3D Foam Squares (1/4"), Liquid Glue Zutter Distrezz-it-All Tool –The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. Sponge, Gold Tinsel Wire – Hobby Lobby. 

Joy to the World Christmas Ornament

Hello there, I’m back today with another Christmas Ornament to share, plus I will be back tomorrow with a project for the Stamp Simply Ribbon Store’s 12 Days of Christmas Clean and Simple event you can read about here.

Today’s project was fun and fast to make, I let the die templates and pretty paper do all the work.  All I did was put it together LOL!

That’s it for now, but I will be back tomorrow. 

Thanks for visiting - Linda  {{{Hugs}}} ❤❤

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Clear Stamp Elegant Christmas Swirls – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Tuxedo Black, Delicata Golden Glitz – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store. 

Cardstock: Kaisercraft’s Yuletide 6 ½” Paper Pad, Bazzill Metallic Gold – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  White.

Ribbon: Red Wrinkle Ribbon – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders: 2011 Heirloom Ornaments, Classic Ovals SM, Floral Ovals Nestabilities®, Layered Poinsettia Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.: 3D Foam Squares (1/4"), Liquid Glue, Prima Florella Leaves, Kaisercraft Self Adhesive Red Rhinestones, (Red Bling Swirls are old, not sure they are still available from Prima) – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.