Be Joyful

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!


I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Wednesday, April 26, 2017

So Special Tropical Toucan


Happy Wednesday!

This week I have another card made with the Tropical Paradise Collection, this time using the beautiful toucan image from the Tropical Parrots Set.





I colored the toucan image with pencils and mineral spirits, so much fun coloring! After coloring it I cut it with the matching die and popped it onto the white mat that was embossed with a folder and a sentiment stamped on the bottom.

Here is a little close up of the image for you.




Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations Blog to see all the beautiful creations by the design team this week!

I'm submitting this to the following challenge:

Word Art Wednesday #280-281

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Blessings,

Kathy


So Tropical Parrot

HCPC 3784 - Tropical Parrots Set
HCD1 7138 - Tropical Parrots Die
HCPC 3354 - Classic Message Set
68770 - Scor-Pal

Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, White (Recollections), Butter Churn (Coordinations), Tempting Turquoise (Stampin Up); Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black; Accessories: Peacock Alley & Mimosa Seam Binding, Bow-Easy Tool, Triad Leaves EF, adhesive pearls, Prismacolor Pencils: Sunburst Yellow, Goldenrod, Black, Prussian Green, Aquamarine, Scotch Mounting Tape, glue dots, Scor-Tape, mineral spirits, paper stumps

Instructions: Card measures 5 11/16" x 4 7/16". Cut Mimosa cardstock 5 11/16" x 4 7/16" twice. Score one sheet on short side at 1/4", place Scor-Tape about score line and adhere two pieces together to create card base. Cut Tempting Turquoise cardstock 5 1/2" x 4 1/4" and adhere to base with Scotch Mounting Tape. Cut white cardstock 5 5/16" x 4 1/16", stamp sentiment on bottom right and emboss with folder above sentiment. Add Peacock Alley Seam Binding above sentiment and secure on back. Add to mats with Scotch Mounting Tape.

Stamp toucan image from Tropical Parrots Set on Solar White with Onyx Black Ink. Color with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Die cut with matching Tropical Parrots Die. Adhere as pictured with Scotch Mounting Tape.

Make 3 loop mini bow with Mimosa Seam Binding and Bow-Easy Tool. Add as pictured using glue dots. Add adhesive pearls as shown.

Wednesday, April 19, 2017

Tropical Cockatoo


Happy Wednesday!

It's time for me to share a little inspiration using Heartfelt Creations stamps, dies and designer papers! This week I have another card using the new Tropical Paradise Collection! Love this collection!





I used the cockatoo image along with a plumeria flower for the focal image. These were colored with pencils and mineral spirits and popped onto an oval shape with a sentiment stamped on it. The background mat is a card panel from the matching designer papers. I liked the way the oval shaped looked with the flowers in each corner.

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations' Blog to see all the beautiful creations by the designers this week!

I'm submitting this to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday #278-279 - Anything Goes

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Blessings!

Kathy


Tropical Cockatoo

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3781 - Tropical Cockatoo Set
HCPC 3782 - Tropical Plumeria Set
HCPC 3765 - Soar on Eagle's Wings Set
HCDP1- 277 - Tropical Paradise Paper Collection
HCD1 7136 - Tropical Cockatoo Die
HCD1 7135 - Tropical Plumeria Die
HCD1 776 - Eyelet Oval Die
Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
368770 - Scor-Pal
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
159723 - Designer Dries Clear
Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, White (Recollections); Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black, Quick Quotes Lemonade, Banana Bliss; Accessories: Pink Aster Seam Binding, Bow-Easy Tool, glue dots, Scotch Mounting Tape, adhesive pearls, mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Deco Pink, Mulberry, Dahlia Purple, Dark Purple, Prussian Green, Dark Green, Black, Sunburst Yellow, Deco Yellow, Cool Grey 20%, 30%, 50%

Instructions: Card measures 4 1/4" x 6 1/4". Cut white cardstock 8 1/2" x 6 1/4", score at 4 1/4" and fold to make card base. Cut card panel pictured from the Tropical Paradise Paper Collection and ink edges with Bamboo Leaves Ink. Wrap a piece of ribbon around mat, secure on back and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape. Die cut solid oval from Eyelet Oval Die using white cardstock. Ink edges with Lemonade and Banana Bliss Inks, stamp sentiment from Soar on Eagle's Wings Set in Black on bottom of oval and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape.

Stamp cockatoo image from Tropical Cockatoo set and smallest flower from Tropical Plumeria Set on Solar White with Onyx Black. Color with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Die cut with matching dies. Add cockatoo image to oval using Scotch Mounting Tape. Shape flower with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit and add as pictured using Designer Dries Clear Glue. Add Lemon Chiffon Prills to flower center using Designer Dries Clear Glue.

Make a 3-loop bow using the Bow-Easy Tool and add as shown using glue dots. Add adhesive pearl to bow center.

Wednesday, April 12, 2017

Tropical Parrot


Happy Wednesday!

It's time for the new release of the Tropical Paradise Collection! What a beautiful collection this is! So full of color! Here is a little write up for it:

Join us as we walk the warm, sandy beaches and the glistening ocean laps at the shoreline and help us bid a warm Aloha to the new Tropical Paradise Collection!  Further your equatorial escape with realistically shaped plumeria flowers most commonly known for their inclusion in traditional Hawaiian leis boasting blossoms in pinks, whites, reds and yellows amid their large, leafy foliage.  Discover the unique and breathtaking birds that call this exotic place home, from toucans to parrots, flamingos and cockatoos which have all been beautifully illustrated and assembled into three dynamic cling stamp sets and coordinating dies!  Filled with bright and vibrant colors, the exquisitely designed paper collection will transport you to a tropical island with its fiery sunset reds, dazzling sunny yellows, deep ocean blues and rich leafy greens!  Heartfelt Creations invites you to slip away to utopia with the new Tropical Paradise Collection!  Escape to an exotic paradise where the air is warm, lush rainforests are filled with the calls of outlandish birds of paradise, and the day begins and ends with the most spectacular array of colors!


Here is my first card with this beautiful tropical collection!




The images were all colored with pencils and mineral spirits and cut with their matching dies. The background mat is from the matching designer papers. I love how cheerful the colors are in this collection!

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations' Blog to see all the beautiful creations by the designers this week!

I'm submitting this to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday #278-279 - Anything Goes
Really Reasonable Ribbon #161 - Flowers Theme & Ribbon/Trim
Addicted to Stamps and More #237 - Mark Your Mark

Thanks so much for stopping by to visit!

Blessings!

Kathy


Tropical Parrot

Heartfelt Creations Products and Products Carried by HC:

HCPC 3783 - Tropical Paradise Set
HCPC 3781 - Tropical Cockatoo Set
HCPC 3782 - Tropical Plumeria Set
HCDP1- 277 - Tropical Paradise Paper Collection
HCD1 7136 - Tropical Cockatoo Die
HCD1 7135 - Tropical Plumeria Die
HCD1 7137 - Tropical Paradise Die
HCD1 776 - Eyelet Oval Die
Memento Bamboo Leaves Ink
368770 - Scor-Pal
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit
159723 - Designer Dries Clear
Other Products: Paper: Neenah Solar White, White 12" x 12" (Recollections); Inks: VersaFine Onyx Black; Accessories: Pink Aster Seam Binding, Bow-Easy Tool, glue dots, Scotch Mounting Tape, adhesive pearls, mineral spirits, paper stumps, Prismacolor Pencils: Deco Pink, Mulberry, Dahlia Purple, Dark Purple, Prussian Green, Dark Green, Black, Sunburst Yellow, Goldenrod

Instructions: Card measures 4 1/2" x 6". Cut white cardstock 12" x 4 1/2", score at 6" and fold to make card base. Cut green designer paper from the Tropical Paradise Paper Collection 5 13/16" x 4 5/16" and ink edges with Bamboo Leaves Ink. Wrap a piece of ribbon around mat, secure on back and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape. Die cut scalloped edge oval from Eyelet Oval Die using white cardstock and add to card base with Scotch Mounting Tape.

On Solar White with Onyx Black Ink, stamp parrot and leaf stems from Tropical Paradise Set, leaves from Tropical Cockatoo Set and 2 small and 1 medium flower from Tropical Plumeria Set. Color all images with pencils and mineral spirits using paper stumps. Die cut all with matching dies. Shape flowers and leaves with Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. Add parrot to oval with Scotch Mounting Tape adhering upper body only. Arrange and glue down leaves on each side of the parrot's tail using Designer Dries Clear Glue. Add flowers as shown and add Lemon Chiffon Prills to the flower centers using Designer Dries Clear Glue.

Make a 3-loop bow using the Bow-Easy Tool and add as shown using glue dots. Add adhesive pearls to bow center and card mat.
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