Double pocket card with two tags

I found my inspiration for this pretty pansy double pocket card and the instructions on a video which you can watch here. https://www.youtube.com/watch?time_continue=124&v=13rwZJg_C_Q

The pictures below show how I followed the steps, but adapted to make a square card using the lovely Heartfelt Creations Burst of spring papers,  because I wanted to insert two large tags where I could write messages at the back of the tags. 

For the tags, I die-cut pansies from the paper pack but the pansies displayed next to the card in the photo above were made using the Cheery pansy stamp and die set. I used Brilliance inks in Pearlescent lavender and pearlescent orchid to colour them.

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Marie Smith

Formed leaves for foamiran flowers

Cut a few rectangles of foamiran a bit wider or longer on two sides of a kitchen sponge.

This mould is from a pair that fits together but I find I get better results using only the one part.

Heat an iron on high setting. Wrap the foamiran around two sides of the sponge.
Press the foamiran against the iron with the sponge for about 4 seconds.

 

Quickly press the foamiran down into the mould, using the sponge to apply firm pressure. Make sure you press it down firmly. You may apply extra pressure with your fingers into the indentations.

 

Keep down for about 5 seconds and remove.

Cut your leaves out with a scissors or use a die to cut out.

Add some red colour randomly using soft pastel and a sponge.

 Lay the leaves upside down and adhere a piece of wire to the leaves with a hot glue gun or instant glue.

 Attach the leaves to the stem of your rose by using florist tape to wind around the wires.

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Have a great day.
Marie Smith

Lilac and teal hydrangeas on lace

I love hydrangeas - both because, I think, pinks and purples are my favourite colours, and because of the beauty of the complex clumps of flower heads.
To make the card, start with preparing a card base of 14,5cm square from a sturdy cardstock. In South Africa I do this, because our A4 papers are not exactly 30cm long so a 14,5cm square card works better.
Cut light purple cardstock 14,5 cm and printed paper from the Heartfelt Creations Lush lilac paper pad 14x14cm. The Lush lilac paper pack has the most amazing soft colours and pretty designs. Adhere the two mats to your card base.
Use the Craft Passion flower 07 die to cut several flowers. (These sets have 3 different flower designs in 2 sizes each and they are perfect for small paper and foamiran flowers.) Colour the flowers with daubers and Versamagic oasis green and Brilliance pearlescent lavender. I find the Heartfelt Creations daubers great for colouring all kinds of flowers, but especially smaller ones.

Place the flowers face down on a flower shaping mat and use a ball tool from the Heartfelt Creations Deluxe toolkit to shape the four petals of each flower. Turn them facing upside and press down into the centre of each flower.
Pierce a small hole in the centre of each flower and pull a 3mm pearl stamen through. Put a small dot of glue at the back to adhere the stamen on each flower.

While you wait for the glue to dry, cut the two shapes out of white sturdy cardstock 240gsm, using the Butterfly kisses decorative die set.

Glue them down, a bit offset to the left and bottom - that is, not exactly in the centre of the card base, to add some interest to your card design.
Snip the stamen threads off at the back right against of the base of the flowers.
Die cut 3 sets of leaves using Lady E Design Leaf 5 and colour them using the oasis green ink and Versamagic key lime.
Arrange flowers and leaves on the round die cut, leaving some of the lacy edge to show.
I hope you found some inspiration to make a pretty card. If so, please take a few seconds to leave me a comment about your impression.
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Marie Smith

Pink blossoms to say thank you

Pretty pink blossoms with stamen on layers of lacy die-cuts make this a very special card to say thank you to someone. It is also suitable for a birthday and even a wedding or Mother’s day card.

Cut the flowers with 5 petals out 8 times from smooth sturdy white cardstock such as 240gsm.

Use daubers to randomly add Artistry inks in cotton candy and fancy fuchsia.

Turn the foowers around so that the coloured sides face down. Spritz very lightly with water. Pinch each petal between your nails to form creases. Put the flowers down, colour facing up, on a flower moulding mat and press down in the centre with a ball tool.

Leave the flowers to dry. make a small hole in the centre of each flower, using an awl or a picking tool. Pull three stamens through the hole in each flower. Do not pull them down all the way - leave them to stand out a bit. Add a small drop of glue in the centre of the flower to keep the stamens in position. When the glue is dry, snip the stamens off at the back, close to the flower bases.

While you wait for flowers to dry, prepare a 14,5cm square card base and cover with printed paper.

Die-cut the three largest layers from the Avery frames and tag set. Keep the twirly ‘dropouts’ from the die-cuts to use as twirls.

Stamp a sentiment on the smallest die-cut element.

Layer the die-cuts on the prepared card base, with craft foam between layers to add depth and dimension to the card.

Arrange and adhere the flowers and twirls on the card.

I hope you found some inspiration to go and make a pretty card. If so, please take a few seconds to leave me a comment.

Have a lovely crafting weekend.

Marie Smith

1. K

Forever in love layout

Today's post is aimed at the scrapbookers. The "Forever in love" paper pack from Lemoncraft is so pretty with its loosely-painted flowers and borders. it is ideal for pages of your Valentine's day, weddings, or any special moments with family and friends.
I have added a sheet of butterflies to cut out to the paper pack to enhance and brighten the colours on your layouts.

 

The papers in the pack have music and lace as background.

To make:

Cut out several elements - flowers, leaves and butterflies, as well as the title.

Cut photo mats - one of 17x12cm from shimmery peach cardstock and one of 16,5x11,5cm from paper with music notes. Layer these and position them slightly to the left of your page.

Arrange and glue down your main flower elements. if you want the flowers to slightly overlap your photo, remember to either position the photo first, or leave out glue behind some of teh flowers that will overlap the picture.

Complete the page by adding the rest of your elements.

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Have a lovely weekend.

Marie Smith

Flowers and lace

For this card, I stamped and heat-embossed the dress form and flowers from the Heartfelt Creations Floral fashionista stamp and die set on vellum paper with Versamark ink. White embossing powder was sprinkled over the ink and it was set with a heat gun.

I used daubers and ink to colour at the back of the images before they were cut out with the co-ordinating dies. Extra colour was added, using alcohol brush markerThe lace was adhered with a few spots of glue, before arranging the floral fashionista dress form and flowers.

I hope you enjoyed this extra touch of femininity.

Have a lovely day

Marie Smith

Products used:

Floral fashionista stamp and die set

Sweet peony paper collection

Rose lace strip

Sun burst

Delightful daisies and butterfly kisses created using Heartfelt Creations stamp and die sets.

I stamped the flowers  and butterfly on vellum with Versamark then sprinkled with white embossing powder and heat set with a heat gun.
These were then cut out with the co-ordinating dies. I used daubers and ink stamp pads to colour the elements at the back.
I hope you enjoyed your short visit. If you enjoyed, please do take a few seconds to comment. Have a great day.
Marie Smith