Thursday, December 2, 2010

Joan's Gardens 25th Challenge - A Challenge You Won't Want To Miss







Are you ready for a chance to win some fabulous prizes? The 25th Joan's Garden challenge is proud to feature Heartfelt Creations stamps and dies. Your challenge this week is to create a card using these products. You can get complete information about the challenge on Joan's Gardens blog.

To help us celebrate, Heartfelt Creations has generously donated an AMAZING GRAND PRIZE PACKAGE of Heartfelt Creations products. This prize package (shown on the right in my side bar) includes 14 stamp sets and 3 packages of Heartfelt Creations matching Dies with a value of over $286. Wouldn't you love to win that! Plus this winner will also be entered in the Joan's Gardens drawing for a $100 gift certificate at the end of this month.

ADDITIONAL CHANCES TO WIN A GREAT PRIZE:  We are excited to tell you we have invited 10 guest designers to participate in a blog hop featuring Heartfelt Creations products. We wanted to give you lots of inspiration plus additional chances to win more prizes. While visiting each of our blogs, you have 3 more chances to win a prize package from Joan's Gardens. The 3 prize packages are: 1) package of Anne Griffin products 2) package of Cuttlebug products 3) package of Webster Pages products. What a great addition to your stamping supplies. In order to be eligible to win one of these prize packages, you need to leave a comment on each blog in this Hop. Out of the twelve blogs below, there are three "mystery" blogs, with a prize package from Joan's Gardens, so be sure to leave a comment on every blog so you don't miss out on the chance to win one of these prize packages.

Olga
Geri
Glenda
Darlene
Pattie G.
Theresa
Patti N.
Carla
Linda
Pam
Selma (you are here)
Joan (You will get all the challenge information here.)

Now for a little info about my project. I love the beautiful cards and projects you can create working with Heartfelt Creations stamps and matching dies. I created a box for this challenge. I used a 6x6 box from Cosmo Cricket. The top was covered with design paper from the Basic Grey "Wassail paper pad". The box has an opening on top so I traced the opening and cut it out with scissors. A gold metallic marker was used to outline this opening. The beautiful message is from the HCPC 3354 Heartfelt Creations Classic Message PreCut set. It was gold embossed then attached to the inside of the lid. Ten flowers from the HCPC 2291 Regal Poinsettia 2 Precut Set were gold embossed on ivory card stock. They were cut out with the matching Blossom 2 Nestabilities die. On three of the flowers, the back petals were cut off so I could create dimension. These were layered onto another flower, that did not have petals cut off, with dimensional tape. They were arranged on top of the box. Martha Stewart punched branches were tucked in around the flowers. The pretty gold rhinestone flourishes are from Zva Creative. A pretty lace trim was attached to the sides of the box with ScorTape. Hope you enjoyed seeing my project.  All products used can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.

Thanks for being a part of our blog hop. Don't forget to create your own project with Heartfelt Creations Products and enter the challenge at Joan's Gardens for a chance to win that exciting grand prize. The next link is to Joan's Gardens where you can see her beautiful card and will get all the information about the challenge. Don't forget to leave a comment here on my blog and at each of the other designer's blogs for a chance to win one of Joan's great prize packages. Have fun creating and good luck!

Note:  I want to thank Heartfelt Creations for the generous donation for this challenge.  It is greatly appreciated and will be loved by one lucky winner.  I also want to thank all our guest designers for helping us celebrate this special challenge with your beautiful cards for this Blog Hop.

52 comments:

craftieodmae said...

Selma you have out done your self, this is gorgeous!!!!! I just keep staring at it!

Mary Anne / MA54K said...

This is just full of the beauty we have come to anticipate from you, Selma. The attention to details is simply amazing!

The Other Patti Sue said...

Wow... you never cease to amaze me! This is stunning!

Theresa's Studio said...
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Theresa's Studio said...

Selma, your box is amazing as are all your creations. It is beautiful! Congrats to you and and Joan on a great blog hop.

Payne Holler Cards said...

I just love it!! just incredibly beautiful...

Glenda said...

I'm never disappointed when I visit your blog and today is no different! This is jaw dropping gorgeous!

Carla S. said...

Your box is absolutely stunning, Selma! Every detail is perfection! Gorgeous design!

Patty Sue 2 said...

I am in awe of this lovely project. I absolutly love the color combination! Everything about your project just looks elegant.

Darlene said...

WOWZA!! Another BEAUTIFUL work of art! You are such an inspiration to us all. Your work is just divine!! Hugs to you my friend!

Alica said...

Oh wow! Fabulous little box! The flowers are wonderful and the lace is a perfect touch!
Thanks for sharing and have a wonderful day!

Teresa said...

What a lovely box. I love everything about it. Thanks for sharing.

Patti J said...

Oh, Selma, what a stunning creation you have for us this morning! Sheer beauty, my friend! I couldn't get over to comment, but I loved yesterday's card too! Beautifully done, as always! Hugs!

Becky said...

What a gorgeous box Selma. Love the lace.

Bonnie said...

Oh, what a beautiful, beautiful box. Wouldn't anyone love to receive a give in such a gorgeous box.

Hilda said...

OMG Selma... what a gorgeous, "over the top" (pun intended) creation this is! I LOVE it!

Clare said...

Beautiful box, Selma! I love your blogsite too! Especially the snowflakes. I miss snow!

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Selma- this box is gorgeous! All your projects are so detailed and beautifully done!

Barbara Colbert said...

An amazing box!!! Very creative!! Lovely!

Chrissy said...

Absolutely gorgeous!!! Ive sat here staring at this box for ages.
Luv CHRISSYxx

redwasher1 said...

Selma, I knew I would love it before I saw it!!! You are amazing and a inspiration to us all!!
You and Joan have put together a awesome hop and wonderful chances to win some stunning prizes!! Thanks my friend.

Kris Turner said...

Selma, this box is absolutely gorgeous! Thanks so much to Joan, Heartfelt and all of you for this wonderful opportunity!
Kris, Wadsworth, OH

Janice M said...

What a beautiful box!! That lace is gorgeous!

Darlene Gabriel said...
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Darlene Gabriel said...

Oh wow, Selma this is absolutely gorgeous. I love the colours and the flowers........that crocheted trim is stunning. I've just recently been introduced to your blog and creativity - I will be visiting often.

AKiteFlier said...

Selma this is just stunning - and - you will laugh - I ALMOST used one of my black boxes as well. LOL I only changed my mind because of the color palette I chose. Way to showcase some truly beautiful products! LOVE this. I love your paper choice and all the detail with the flowers and gems! ROCK ON Selma.

Sheri said...

Another fabulous project! I love the white poinsettias! Can't wait to get started on a project myself!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Selma - as I told the other DT's - what a fun hop I know the team! How fun that is - your box is beautiful!!

Cindy Lou said...

Selma, your box is just beautiful! I would love to make a box like this to give someone a special gift. Thanks for sharing!

Christine said...

Wow, what a stunning project. I just love the colours and the intricate details.

Linda W. said...

Oh Selma - it doesn't matter how long a blog hop as long as it includes all of your work! And all the ladies in this blog hop just rock! Beautiful work!

Lana said...

Stunning gift box!!! This is simply fabulous!!!

laurie said...

Your ideas and colors are so inspiring. Thank you.

Margarita Ybarra said...

awesome box!!!

Newbie said...

Absolutely stunning, Selma! Your attention to detail is amazing! The lace is so pretty on it, and with the flowers-all I can say is GORGEOUS!

Terri J said...

Gorgeous card, I like how you used the branch punch for the leaves of your flowers.

MimiPatty said...

You are one of the most talented people I have seen. Your projects are always over the top and beautiful. Very beautiful project.

Noreen said...

The white flowers are beautiful against that elegant background.

Donna said...

Selma, what a lovely box. I am always so impressed with your creations. Thanks for sharing your creations and helping us learn more about creating!

Sharon Peele said...

Selma, Wow your box is so beautiful and elegant!! I love the lace that you add on the sides! It amazes me to see such awesome talent!! Wonderful job and thanks for sharing!!

Stacey said...

Simply stunning! There are no other words that can come close to describing how beautiful this project is. This is also a great grand prize package. Can't wait to see all the projects that are created for this challenge.

Linda Carson said...

Oh my goodness! What a stunning box! It will be a valuable keepsake for someone special!

Lorraine said...

this is absolutely stunning i love it xx

Nana Griffin said...

What a lovely box. Love it!

Brenda said...

Absolutely beautiful. You have done a wonderful job!

Diane Flatt said...

I think your work is beautiful!
Diane Flatt

Clickersister said...

Such a beautiful box. And that ribbon is breathtaking!

Unknown said...

Selma, your box is gorgeous! Everything about it is just fabulous!
hugs,
Gini

Clare said...

Selma, I love this gift box!

Gretchen Wilson said...

What a beautiful box Selma. You are the best box maker I do believe.

Vickie Y said...

Love this gorgeous box; the detail is awesome.

Lori said...

Your box is amazing and you have really gone above and beyond...great job.

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