Linda's works of Heart

Box of Cards

 Hello there, I'm so glad to be home from our road trip last week.  Our first stop was the Grand Canyon where we stayed all night. (I live in central California).

We continued heading east, and as you can see in the picture below my DH decided he wanted to go with us.  I'm thankful he did because between him and my daughter they did most of the driving, and we had a blast. We were in New Mexico, and it was beautiful, the colors were awesome. 

  

This is another picture of New Mexico, it was breath taking, and very colorful.  

 We continued driving for 15 hours straight and ended up in Waco TX, needless to say it was a very long day, so we decided to spend a couple days there before heading home.  

While in Waco, I was excited about visiting/shopping at Joanna Gains "Magnolia Market".  I love her show on HGTV; "Fixer Upper", and record every episode.  When she's finished with a home I always wish it was mine LOL.  Of course I did purchase several items while there, and plan on visiting her online store :).  The picture below is of my daughter Tammy, my dog Cassie and me taken in front of her store.  It was a cloudy/windy day.  We Love TEXAS!!!  

Now about today's post.

For this project, I thought I would do something a little different.  What I mean by this is to make a card you can put in a regular envelope, and drop in the mailbox.  Most, or all of my cards require a box which means extra postage, and a trip into the Post Office to mail it.  I will be honest, this style is difficult for me, and my hats off to the crafters who make beautiful clean and simple cards.  I'm going to keep trying because I want to give these type of card sets as stocking stuffers for Christmas.  I know Christmas is a long way out, but I'm a slow crafter so I need to start now LOL!

 

I used We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board to make the card box that can hold up to four/five cards depending on the embellishments.  I embossed Spellbinders Chevron Border die template across the front, and added some sequins, then used some seam binding to go around the box like a belly band, and tied a bow in the front.   On the card fronts, I cut/embossed four different pieces of scrap paper (pastels,) using the Chevron Border die, and glued them to the card.  Then I used different colors of the pastel paper left over from the chevron pattern and glued them in place.  Finally I cut/embossed white Fun Foam to create four different sentiments, and glued them and sequins to the card front.  (I'm hooked on sequins) LOL!

 

 

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

Thanks for visiting {{{hugs}}} ❤❤

Supplies used:

Ribbon: Seam Binding - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Paper: White Cardstock, NOTE: Because the pastel papers were scraps, I'm not sure who they are made by.  But, I get all my paper from Sharon's store so any pastel paper will work  - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts®:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine.  Sentiments One, Sentiments Five Die-D-Lite™, Chevron Border Shapeabilities®, A-2 Matting Basics "A" #7.

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

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liqued Glue, Sequins, Glossy Accents, We R Memory Keepers Envelope Punch Board – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  White Fun Foam, We R Memory Keepers Quick Stick.  

Happy Easter

I wanted to pop in and say Happy Easter everyone, my daughter and I are leaving early Monday morning on a road trip.  We will be gone for several days, but I wanted to make sure and wish you a Happy Easter.  

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

Thanks for visiting {{{hugs}}} ❤❤

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Clear Stamp - Welcome Spring – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Memento Full Size Dye Ink Pad - Rich Cocoa, Tumbled Glass Distress Ink  – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: White Cardstock - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Baker's Twine – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Pierced Squares Celebra’tions Line, Standard Circles SM Nestabilities, Flower Field Die D-Lites.

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

Misc.: Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares 1/4", Tombow Mono Multi Liqued Glue, Sequins – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Copic Markers 0 Colorless Blender, R00 Pinkish White, R20 Blush, R21 Sardonyx, R22 Light Prawn, TY00 Mimosa Yellow, YG03 Yellow Green, YG23 New Leaf.

Happy Birthday

Hello there, I'm popping in today with a quick post to share a birthday card.  I love how simple and elegant it is, and the colors are truly my favorite.  JustRite's Birthday Floral Vintage Labels stamp set has some really pretty flower images, and it was difficult deciding which one to use, so I used one that fit the oval cut out on the card front.  I used Copic Markers to color the flower, then adding ribbon and rhinestones for the finishing touches.  

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

Supplies used: 

Stamps: JustRite Clear Stamp Birthday Floral Vintage Labels Eight & Nine - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pad:  Memento Rich Cocoa Full Size Dye Pad - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock:  Vanilla.

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

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Classic Ovals SM #5, Elegant Ovals #3.

NOTE: 

Misc.:  Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares 1/4", Rhinestones - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Copic Markers 0 Colorless Blender, R00 Pinkish White, R20 Blush, R21 Sardonyx, R22 Light Prawn, TY00 Mimosa Yellow, YG03 Yellow Green, YG23 New Leaf. 

Shabby Bezel #2

Hello there.  I’m back with another lovely Shabby Bezel to share with you today.  I love them, and so do my kids.  When I made this one here my kids wanted me to make one for each of them LOL! So this is one of three I will be making, they will all be similar is style, and materials but each one will be a little different.  The paper inside the bezel is a digital download called Victorian French Backgrounds by digital Paper...made with love.

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

 

 

Supplies used for this project.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, Rectangles Two Bezel (largest in set), Rectangles Two Die Template (largest in set).

Ribbon: Seam Binding – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: A Gilded Life Vintage Glass Glitter II.  Button, Wire, Beads, White Acrylic Paint, Paint Brush (cheap) – Hobby Lobby. Rhinestone in Bezel is from an old pair of earrings. Victorian French Backgrounds - by digital Paper...made with love.

Little Easter Rabbit

Hello there.  Today I’m popping in to share a sweet and simple Easter card with you.  I love the little bunnies in this stamp set, and will be posting a few more cards using them in the days to come.  I stamped the bunny with my ink pad, and then used Distress markers to color it in.  For the flowers and leaves, I colored directly on the stamp with the Distress Marker, and then stamped on the cardstock.  With my scissors I fussy cut around the rabbit, and attached him to the card front with a 3D foam square.  I couldn’t resist gluing on a little pom-pom for the tail.

That’s it for now, there is a list of supplies listed below with links, and you can click on the pictures for a larger view. 

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

 

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Papercraft Welcome Spring Clear Stamps - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Note:  The little sentiment if from an old stamp set called Spread Your Wings that is no longer available.  But, Sharon has LOTS of stamp sets that will work just fine HERE.

Stamp Pad: Memento Rich Cocoa (Full Size) – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: White Cardstock – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Baker's Twine, Pom-Pom (tail) – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts:  Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine. Celebra'tions Pierced Rectangles.

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

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares 1/4",  Sequins, Tim Holtz Distress Markers (Different sets of 12 are available. Check colors) - The Stamp SImply Ribbon Store. 

Gift Bag & Pillow Box

Hello there.  It’s been awhile I know but I’ve been with my kids, and enjoying their company.  They keep me on my toes, always make me laugh, and I love every minute I’m with them. 

I enjoyed making today’s Pillow Box, and Gift Bag, they are fun AND fast to put together. The best part was adding all the embellishments that make them special for whatever occasion there are for. These makes me think of weddings, Mothers Day and Easter.

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

Front of bag.

Side of bag.

Back of bag. 

Pillow Box. 

Lovely

Supplies used:

Cardstock: Graphic 45 Baby 2 Bride 12 x 12 Papercrafting Set – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: May Arts ¼” Silk Ribbon Ribbon (I buy mine by the spool), Crochet Lace (I buy mine by the spool) – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine.  Bitty Blossoms Shapeabilities®.

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

Misc.:  Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares 1/4", Prima Mulberry Rose Light Green Leaves, We R Memory Keepers Punch Board Gift Bag – The Stamp Simply RIbbon Store. Pearls unknown, but Sharon has a nice selection here in her store.

Here is a link showing how to use the Punch Boards.

 

Live, Love & Laugh

Hello dear friends, today I have a fun little tag to share with you. I used acrylic paint (Ivory) and a stiff paintbrush to create texture on the Victorian Accents die template, and then sponged Bayberry acrylic paint (sparingly).  Still working on the die’s, I used the paintbrush and Distress Inks (listed below) to create the darker areas, then I cut vanilla cardstock using scissors to create (2) tags for the base.  I tore, and ruffed up the tag on top to create the worn look, then sponged with Distress Inks, and glued lace along the bottom and side.  I stamped and distressed the Live, Love, Laugh, and attached them using 3D foam squares.  For the final step I glued the top tag to the bottom tag, and tied seam binding to the top, and added the rhinestones. 

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

  

  

Supplies used:

Stamps: JustRite Clear Stamp - Live, Love Laugh Vintage Labels Two – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Stamp Pads: Vintage Photo, Black Soot, Antique Linen, Walnut Stain Distress Ink – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Cardstock: Vanilla.

Ribbon: Seam Binding – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine Victorian Accents Die D-Lites™.

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

Misc.: Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Vanilla and Bayberry Acrylic Paint by FolkArt, Rhinestone cup-chain (various sizes). Stiff paintbrush for dry brushing, sponge for sponging. Lace unknown.  

From Me To You

Have a wonderful Valentines Day :)

Thanks for visiting, I will be back soon. – Linda {{{Hugs}}}  ❤❤

 

Supplies used: 

Cardstock: Kaisercraft Enchanted Garden 6 1/2" Paper Pad, Coredinations Heavyweight Smooth Whte Cardstock - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Pink Seam Binding, White Venise Lace .75" - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: A2 Curved Matting Basics  "A", Classic Heart #1, Sentiments 3

Misc.: Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Prima Flowers, Prima Delight Sugar Dots - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Shabby Bezel

Hello dear friends it’s been awhile I know, my family has been getting over that awful sickness, it’s hit everyone in our house.  Finally we are all up and around, and our days are back to normal.  I started feeling better and my granddaughter asked me if I would watch my new 3 month old great grandson until she could make other arrangements.  Of course I said yes, he is so cute, and we enjoyed him immensely while he was here, no bias here. :)

Today I have a project I truly love, and my plan is to make many more.  I can see this hanging on my Christmas tree, and many other places in my home.  It’s elegant and shabby, and easy to put together.  I started by applying a couple coats of acrylic paint to one of Spellbinders large bezels front and back.  While the back of the bezel was still wet I sprinkled on Glitter Glass, and then set it aside to dry.  I started working with my wire making jump rings, headpins, wire wraps and adding crystals together to attach to the bezel when it was dry (see picture below). 

 

I’ve had the cameo for quite a long time, and had just enough cup-chain to go around the cameo, and fit inside the bezel.  All that was left to do was make a few bows with buttons, and attach them to the bezel.  When I got it put together, I added the flower at the top to finish it off. 

 

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

Supplies used for this project.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Circles Three - Silver (I used the largest in the set).

Ribbon: Seam Binding, Venise Lace .75" White – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Misc.: Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Webster's Cameo, I can’t find the same flower I used in Sharon’s store, but she has lots of flowers here that will work perfect – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  Cup-Chain, Glass Glitter, Buttons – A Gilded Life.  Acrylic Paint, Paintbrush, Wire – Hobby Lobby.

Shabby Banner

Hello again dear friends, as promised I’m back tonight with a shabby chic project to share with you.  I also want to thank you for your well wishes; they’re very much appreciated.  I feel MUCH better today ;) 

I wish you could see today’s project in person…  It’s so sweet and shabby, and my kind of wonderful LOL!  This little banner is hanging from seam binding that’s wrapped around a wooden dowel, and the same seam binding continues down both sides.  It has lots of layers and pretty flowers, but my favorite thing is the Royal Medallion in the center that’s painted with white acrylic paint that’s rubbed off just a little.  The inspiration for the dowel and the ribbon down the sides came from a project we made while at Spellbound a couple months ago. 

That’s it for now, remember all supplies are listed below with links, and you can click on the images for a better view.

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

Supplies used for this project: 

Cardstock: Authentique Cherish 6x6 Paper Pad, Core'dinations Heavyweight Smooth White Cardstock – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Ribbon: Seam Binding, and a small piece of White Lace – The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.

Spellbinders Paper Arts: Grand Calibur Die Cutting & Embossing Machine, S2-110 Framed Floral, S3-210 Ivy Shapeabilities® Die D-Lites™, Baby Buntings and Royal Medallion - Bronze by A Gilded Life.

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

Misc.: Thermoweb 3D Foam Squares, Tombow Mono Multi Liquid Glue, Petaloo Botanical Minis (White), Zutter Distrezz-it-All Tool - The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  White Acrylic Paint, Bling Chipboard (cereal box).