Monday, December 26, 2011

Heartfelt Creations Alumni Design Team Blog Hop


Can you believe that in just a few more days we will begin a new year! I have loved working with all the Heartfelt Creations new stamp collections and dies that have come out this year. It is time for the last blog hop of the year for the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Design Team.   If you came from Olga's blog, you started at the beginning.  Be sure to leave a comment on each blog for a chance to win a $25 gift certificate.  

The Heartfelt Creations stamps and dies I used today are:  Carnation Florals 2 Precut Set (HCPC 3438); matching Spellbinder "Carnation Creation Shapeabilities";  Layered Elegant Swirl Die (HCD 716); Bella Rose Die (HCD 712).  I decided to design a very feminine birthday card today.  My base card is 5x7".  The beautiful "Layered Elegant Swirl Die" was die cut using white card stock and layered over a pink background.  The frame below was created by embossing a piece of white card using the Cuttlebug "Love Language" embossing folder. A frame was die cut using the Cheery Lynn Sweetheart Frame and it was layered over the embossed background.  

A variety of flowers were stamped using the Heartfelt Creations "Carnation Florals" stamp set and they were cut out with the matching dies.  They were stamped using VersaMark ink and white embossed.  A light pink ink was used to add color to the flowers. A punch was used to create the stamens in all the flowers. The pretty Bella Rose Die was used to die cut the green leaves and flourish.  The leaves were sponged prior to taking them out of the die.  The flourish was attached inside the frame then the flowers were glued around it. Two die cut butterflies (Cheery Lynn Mini Butterflies), were added.  The sentiment is from JustRite.  Martha Stewart punched branches and a few Kaiser Craft white pearls were added to complete the card.  The punched border behind the card was created using the Martha Stewart "Double Arches" punch.

The next stop on this blog hop is Carla. Be sure to go over to see her beautiful card.  

One lucky person will win a $25 gift certificate to Heartfelt Creations.  All you have to do is leave a comment on each blog in this hop before midnight Friday, Dec 30th.  A random winner will be chosen from all these comments.  The winner will be posted on Dec 31 by noon.

As you know, all products I use can be purchased from Joan's Gardens.


68 comments:

craftieodmae said...

you never fail to amaze me, this is absolutley gorgeous!!!!!!

La Vikinga said...

I agree with Olga; your card is amazing and has many small details to look at!

La Vikinga

Carla S. said...

This is stunning, Selma! I love all the white and punches and diecuts! Gorgeous flowers!

Betty Benton said...

The white and pink is so soft and feminine along with all the lacy die cuts -- a stunning card!

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Gorgeous card so much detail just an amazing card
Marilyn

Becky Spinks said...

Amazing...so delicate & gorgeous!

TesaB said...

Wow! Amazingly beautiful!!!

Unknown said...

O my my Selma this is very beautiful
like very much the soft color that you use
thank for showing

Caroline D. said...

Gorgeous!! So delicate looking with the Elegant Swirl die, pin flowers, and white butterflies... love it!

HappyCrafter said...

Wow, this is stunning! I love all the gorgeous detail and especially how feminine and "frilly" it came out. This birthday card will be treasured!

Colleen said...

Selma,
Stunning I must agree! All the flowers and the softness is just amazing.

Becky said...

Selma, this is stunning!! Awesome creation.

Christine said...

Such a gorgeous card with so many details to study - loved looking at your card.

rls said...

nice job on the border punching...very pretty card
robin

Snoopy said...

What a fantastic idea cutting out all those carnations. With the cutwork behind them, they really look like they are on a trellis in a garden.

Hugs,
Snoopy :D

Shelly Schmidt said...

Beautiful card- such pretty diecuts and so feminine!

Payne Holler Cards said...

how gorgeous, soft, feminine...all the time you put into your cards makes them true works of art!

Cheri said...

You've successfully transported me to my summer garden - this is beyond gorgeous....it's stunning!

Joan Fricker said...

This is so stunning Selma. Absolutely gorgeous!

Joan
www.atjoansgardes.com

Elly said...

A stunning card Selma! love the lacyness :-)

hugs, Elly

CraftinGranny said...

Elegant, soft and beautifully detailed card Selma. I so love your style and so in awe with your talent. Have a wonderful day! "Hugs"

Glenda said...

What Olga said.....I love this, your flowers are always so amazing. Such a pretty frilly, girly, card!

Linda Carson said...

WOW! What an elegant beauty! Love it!

Sarah said...

Selma, your card is awesome! Love all the intricate details. Those flowers are gorgeous! Hugs, Sarah

redwasher1 said...

Selma, your creations are outstanding!! Everyone a beautiful work of art!! Your card is beautiful!! Happy new year!!!!

lisa808 said...

So pretty and feminine.

Vicki Dutcher said...

You Die Queen you! So gorgeous!!

Brenda said...

Selma like always this one is so elegantly beautiful!! I love all the wonderful details.

Anonymous said...

Hi Selma,
I look forward to visiting your blog everyday. I love the beautiful cards you make for all of us out on the internet to view.
Your work is inspiring and beautiful. Thank You!
Judy A
Northern MN

Judi said...

As always, such a lovely elegant card. This would make a beautiful wedding card.Well done.

Bren said...

Very beautiful - my first visit but not my last

Angelica Turner said...

Selma, this is stunning. Loving all the details on this card.

Nan G said...

So soft and feminine!

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April said...

Wow! So many lovely elements on this card. Just gorgeous!

Bashful said...

Absolutely Gorgeous! Love the colors! Beautifully Done! Bravo!

Unknown said...

Selma, this is STUNNING. I love the soft colors and all the beautiful layers you've created. I guess I need to purchase some more HC products.

Sharon said...

All of your cards are so beautiful and this one I think just might be the prettiest. Love it.

Sherry Kushibab said...

For sure a feminine birthday card that any woman would enjoy receiving. So many lovely and intricate details, just beautiful.

Marthamh2 said...

Your cards are beautiful. Your creativity is amazing. Thanks for sharing.

Darlene said...

Just gorgeous as always Selma! Love all the detail .. you are certainly the floral detail queen! Great job and thanks for always inspiring me!

BTW ... HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!

Janett said...

Selma what a beautiful card. your work is allways amazing

Lisa Lynne said...

Wow! Amazing details! Absolutely exquisite creation!

Theresa's Studio said...

Selma, you continue to amaze me with your beautiful creations. This is stunning with so many details to study. And so very feminine.

Judy Inukai said...

Gorgeous project as always.

Karen (TLgirl353) said...

Another gorgeous creation! Happy Birthday, Selma!

merrymstamper said...

Beautiful!!! love the white card and all the details on it! Happy New Year!

Anonymous said...

Your card is beautiful! I love your use of white. Thanks for the inspiration.

Hollyk said...

very pretty card.

Darlene Gabriel said...

What a gorgeous card. You are a master with dies and punches and this is no exception - I love all the detail you put into your cards.

gramof9 said...

gorgeous card!

JoAnn said...

Beautiful card, very feminine.

Madeleine (Judy) Menke said...

Beautiful card! I am always delighted with your creativity. It just adds to the project when using HC products and this is no exception.

Linda SS said...

Selma I can spend hours looking at your cards they are so beautiful and detailed.

Sue D said...

This is gorgeous!!

Tracey said...

Such gorgeous detail, this must have taken you forever! So beautiful.
Tracey
x

Gretchen Wilson said...

You just keep popping out those beautiful cards, I don;t how you do day after day, but keep them coming. This absolutely beautiful.
and a Happy Birthday to you.

Hugs.

Donna Oates said...

This is my first blog hop now that I've retired and free lancing my designs! I love what I'm seeing on your blog. There is just something special about HFC stamps and dies! I love what you have done with the stamps and dies! Just beautiful! Well done!

Kathy said...

Wow, Selma, this is so gorgeous! I love white on white and the touch of pink! Blessings! Kathy

Vail said...

Absolutely beautiful, so feminine.

The Other Patti Sue said...

Absolutely stunning Selma! I've checked out your posts I missed... all amazing! Have a happy New Year my friend and enjoy the wonderful weather!

Deborah345 said...

I am enjoying looking through your card creations and happy to have found you.

Bette S said...

Wow! Another beautiful card made by you! I got the "I Want It All" pkg for Christmas and am looking for inspiration and I found it! Thanks for sharing!

Bonnie Pruett said...

Beautiful! I love the pink with the little bit of green. Your cards are so elegant!

Memaw said...

You alway inspire - your creativity is endless and I always wonder how you will top the last, you always do. Happy New Year.

Charo said...

Your cards are so delicate! And, so inspiring also.

marsha said...

Selma,
This is just so elegant and beautiful beyond words! I always love seeing your creations!
Hugs,
Marsha

Heartwarmers from Vicki said...

I'm just now finally catching up on some of the blogs I didn't get visited with the holidays. This card is absolutely beautiful! The really must spend a lot of time putting the detail you do into your cards!

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