Pro 31 Designs Project Pink & Black Ensemble

Hello blogging friends and Happy Memorial Day!!

Today, I have a pretty little Pink and Black Ensemble to share with you, including a video.  

 

The ensemble includes a coin purse, necklace and a headband.  To create the ensemble I used products from Pro 31 Designs.



 

Here is a close up of the necklace.

 

Here is a close up of the headband.

Below is a supply list including all of the links.  Don't forget to check out Pro 31 Designs and also if you are on Facebook please visit Pro31 Designs FB Page and like them---tell them Heidi sent you! ;-)

I hope you are all having a Wonderful Holiday weekend and let us not forget all of the Brave Men & Women who have severed in the Military (Past and Present) so that we may have Freedom!!!  And a Huge Thank You to their families as well!!! ♥ ♥ ♥

Thank you so much for stopping by today!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Pro 31 Designs:  Scalloped Large 3D Acrylic Flowers (Pink), 3-Tone Wheat Sprays (Green), Rosette Ribbon Trim (Pink), Double Ruffle Satin and Organza Trim (Black)
My Stash:  Black Satin Ribbon, Jewelry Findings, Hot Glue

Graduation Invite and a Happy Birthday!!

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a graduation invite to share with you.  

 

I wanted to make something a little more girly and fancy so I added some fun embellishments.  Now I wouldn't make a ton of these for a large celebration but for a smaller get together these fancy little invites would be perfect. 

To start I stamped the diploma image on to Crane Lettra Ecru card from Discount Cardstock with Top Boss Tinted Embossing ink from Clearsnap and then heat set with Gold Embossing Powder from Ranger to create a border across the bottom.  Then I added a piece of Black Satin Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon.

 

Next I stamped the banner and sentiment on to Crane Lettra Ecru card with Tuxedo Black ink and then I used the Grand Calibur and S5-090 Romantic Rectangles die templates from Spellbinders to cut/emboss the decorative rectangle.  I used CR-03745 Summer Words Clear stamp set from JustRite Papercraft for all of the images and sentiment.  I also die cut one of the S4-362 Ribbon Buckles and cut it in half and then placed it behind the decorative rectangle.  I used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to layer the pieces.

 

To finish of the card I added 4mm White Flat Back Pearls and a White Mulberry Curly Rose (8103) 

from Pro 31 Designs.  I love the 4mm pearls, they are the perfect size to use on cards and the curly roses are so fun to work with too!  I lightly misted the curly rose using some homemade shimmer spray in a gold/brown tone.  Then I added a few leaves with the rose.  To create the leaves I used S4-328 Foliage die templates.

On a more personal note I want to wish my oldest son Dusty Happy Birthday!!  He is 19 yrs old today!!  Where oh where did the time go?  I am so proud of him and the wonderful young man he has become!!  He is off with a bunch of his friends playing paint ball today--I am sure they are having a blast!!  I love you Dusty!!  ♥

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful holiday weekend!! 

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Crane Lettra Ecru card/envelope set
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03745 Summer Words Clear
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Tuxedo Black; Clearsnap Top Boss Tinted Embossing
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur S5-090 Romantic Rectangles, S4-362 Ribbon Buckles, S4-328 Foliage
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon Black Satin (May Ribbon Club); Pro 31 Designs 4mm White Flat Back Pearls, White Mulberry Curly Roses (8103); Ranger Gold Embossing Powder; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Heat Tool, Hot Glue, Homemade Shimmer Spray Gold/Brown

Cherish Daisy Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today, I have a card to share with you using Ranger Distress Markers and the beautiful daisy stamp from the CR-03705 Botanical Medallions & Banners Clear Stamp Set

from JustRite Papercraft. 

I used Crane Lettra Ecru card/envelope set, Goldenrod paper from Discount Cardstock and I also used Watercolor Paper for the daisy image.

I stamped the daisy image on to the watercolor paper using Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then I started to add the color using Ranger Distress Markers.  For the petals I used Mustard Seed and Wild Honey.

Next I colored the centers using Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Walnut Stain.

 

For the leaves I used Scattered Straw, Peeled Paint and Bundled Sage.

Next I stamped the frame image around the flowers using Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa ink and then used Antique Linen, Vintage Photo and Wild Honey Distress Markers to color the frame.  Then I used the Grand Calibur and JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-10025 Nested Oval Medallion Label Dies to cut/emboss the label shape. 

To finish the card I stamped the swirls and the word Cherish and then I added May Arts Textured Two-Tone Brown/Antique Gold Ribbon from Really Reasonable Ribbon and added Root Beer (Brown) Jellie Dots from The Rubber Cafe' to the upper corner.  I also used 3D Foam Squares from Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L to the label to add some dimension to the card. 

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Paper:  Discount Cardstock Crane Lettra Ecru card/envelope set, Goldenrod; Pro Art Watercolor Paper
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03705 Botanical Medallions & Banners Clear Stamp Set
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Ranger Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Distress Markers
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur; JustRite Papercraft Custom Dies JB-10025 Nested Oval Medallion Label Dies
Accessories:  Really Reasonable Ribbon May Arts Textured Two-Tone Brown/Antique Gold Ribbon; The Rubber Cafe' Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Root Beer (Brown) Jellie Dots; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares

Blue Hydrangea Card - Bazzill Basics Paper - Card Shoppe Paper

Hello blogging friends and Happy Friday!  Not too long ago Bazzill contacted me to see if I would like to try out some of their New Cardstock--Card Shoppe.

 

Card Shoppe is a New cardstock that is perfect for card makers and paper crafters.  It is smooth, heavy-weight (100 lbs), and folds with a crisp edge.  It is prefect to use with Copic markers and it won't warp when using mists.  Card Shoppe is available in 28 coordinating colors in 8.5 x 11 sheets.  **NOTE--The Bazzill Basic Paper website has been doing some maintenance and once everything is up and going I will come back and add in all of the direct links.  ;-) 

Over the next few weeks I will be sharing several projects with you using the Card Shoppe papers.   Bazzill was very generous to send and extra paper pack so I will be having a fun give-away in the next couple of weeks too!  So be sure to Follow, Subscribe or check back ofter--you won't want to miss out on this great prize!!  

Here is the card I designed using the Card Shoppe papers.  I wanted to try a few different techniques with the paper just so I could see how it would hold up and the paper is Fantastic!!  I did stamping, coloring with Copic markers, die cutting, embossing and paper shaping.

 

To start I used Rich Cocoa ink and stamped the image on to Marshmallow (white) cardstock.  Then I started to add color using Copic markers.  I used four shades of blue for the flowers.

Next I used two shades of green Copic markers to color the leaves.  Sorry, but I forgot to take a picture of the bow after I colored it but I used three shades of pink to color the bow.

I used S4-356 Floral Ovals die template to create the die cut.  I wanted to air brush on the inside of the die cut so I left the die template in place and created a mask to put over the floral image.  I used a yellow marker on the inside of the oval and a blue marker for the flowers on the outer edge. 

After die cutting, air brushing and removing the mask this is what the die cut looks like. 

Next I used Gumdrop (green) paper and S4-328 Foliage die templates to cut/emboss some leaves and then I used a green Copic marker to airbrush them.

For the little flowers Icy Mint (lt. blue) Card Shoppe paper and two of the flower die templates from S5-089 Home Sweet Home.  To shape the flowers and leaves I used a larger ball stylus and a foam pad.  

Here is a close up of the colored image and the die cut oval and flowers.  I added Pearls for flower center and Diamond Clear Glitter to the flowers and leaves.  The Pearls and Diamond Clear Glitter are both from The Rubber Cafe'.

 

I added some May Arts Ribbon Sample Delicate Vintage Lace and May Arts 1/4'' Fuchsia Silk Ribbon from The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store.  For the embossed background I used Icy Mint (lt. blue) Card Shoppe paper and EL-002 Regal M-Bossabilities Folder from Spellbinders.  For the card base I used Gumball (med.blue) Card Shoppe paper.  

This is my first card using the Card Shoppe paper from Bazzill but I really like working with the papers.  They are nice and smooth, work great with Copics and die cut and emboss beautifully!  I am looking forward to creating more projects and trying more techniques with the Card Shoppe papers.

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you have a Wonderful Friday!!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies
Stamps:  JustRite Papercraft CR-03705 Botanical Medallions & Banners
Paper:  NEW Bazzill Basics Paper Card Shoppe Marshmallow (white), Icy Mint (lt. blue), Gumball (med.blue), Gumdrop (green)
Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa; Copic Markers BG70, B000, B21, B34, RV10, R83, RV66, Y11, TG61, YG63
Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S4-356 Floral Ovals, S5-089 Home Sweet Home, S4-328 Foliage, EL-002 Regal M-Bossabilities Folder
Accessories:  The Rubber Cafe' Scrap Happy Sheer Glue, Diamond Clear Glitter, Pearls, Stick "EM" Tool; The Stamp Simply Ribbon Store May Arts Ribbon Sample Delicate Vintage Lace, May Arts 1/4'' Fuchsia Silk Ribbon; Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares; Hot Glue

Pro31 Designs Sweet Smile Card

Hello blogging friends!  Today I have another project from Pro31 Designs to share with you and I also have a video.  This is only my second video and I am not a tech savvy person by any means but luckily my wonderful husband has stepped in and helped me out!! ♥

 

Here is the card I designed using several products from Pro31 Designs and Spellbinders™.  I love the vintage/ shabby chic look!  The pattern paper and the stamp set I used are both from the London Market Collection from Pink Paislee. The Simply Smooth Ivory, DoubleMates Racy Raspberry and Kraft cardstock papers are from Discount Cardstock.  

 

One of the products I used from Pro31 Designs is these Mulberry Curly Roses (8103).  These roses are a great size for paper crafting but one of the things that I love about them is that you can take them apart and use the center rosebud for a smaller flower.  (as shown in the video)

I used one Curly Rose as is and then I took two of them apart to make smaller rosebuds.  But don't throw away the bottom parts of the rose you can still alter them for another project by putting a large pearl or rhinestone in the center, a button or another smaller flower in the center for a whole new look.  I wanted to try and match the color of the roses in the pattern paper so I made a color wash using Victorian Velvet ink, then I also used Aged Mahogany and Antique Linen to add more color.

Here is a close up of the flowers.  Once the flowers were dry then I added a chunky glitter and brushed on Antique Linen Distress Stain with a paint brush to give it more of an aged look.   I also added some Iridescent Crystal Beaded Sprays in with the flower cluster and Ivory Tear Drop Pearl Trim along the bottom of the card. 

 

I used a few of the Small Green Fabric Leaves and I also altered them to match the paper.  First I  applied Snow Cap Acrylic Paint Dabber to the leaves and next I added Vintage Photo ink and a paint brush with water to move the ink around. Then I added glitter and Antique Linen Distress Stain to the leaves.

The butterfly image and the sentiment are from Vintage Impressions Clear Stamps from the Pink Paislee London Market Collection.  I stamped the images on to Simply Smooth Ivory paper using Rich Cocoa ink.  Then I inked the inside edges with Antique Linen Distress Ink.  I used S5-090 Romantic Rectangles die template from Spellbinders.  To create the frame I used Kraft paper and S5-083 Antique Frame and Accents die template and applied Snow Cap Paint Dabber, Vintage Photo and Rich Cocoa ink. 

To create the layered butterfly I used Simply Smooth Ivory paper, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany and Antique Linen Distress Inks.  The smallest butterfly is an image from the stamp set and I watered down the inks and fussy cut the image.  For the two larger butterflies I used LF-006 Wonderful Wings die templates and the same paper and inks.  The body of the butterfly is one of the Ivory Tear Drop Pearls from the beaded trim.  I also added chunky glitter and Antique Linen Stain.

Thank you so much for stopping by today!  I hope you enjoy the card and the video.  Have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,

Heidi

Supplies

Pro31 Designs:   6 x 6 London Market Paper Collection from Pink Paislee, Vintage Impressions Clear Stamps from the Pink Paislee London Market Collection, Ivory Tear Drop Pearl Trim, Small Green Fabric Leaves, Iridescent Crystal Beaded Spray

Paper:  Discount Cardstock Simply Smooth Ivory, DoubleMates Racy Raspberry, Kraft

Ink:  Tsukineko Memento Rich Cocoa, Ranger Antique Linen, Vintage Photo, Victorian Velvet, Aged Mahogany Distress Inks, Antique Linen Distress Stain, Snow Cap Acrylic Paint Dabber

Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur LF-006 Wonderful Wings, S5-083 Antique Frame and Accents, S5-090 Romantic Rectangles

Accessories: Scrapbook Adhesives by 3L 3D Foam Squares, JoAnn's Clear Chunky Glitter; Hot Glue

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Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop - May Ribbon Club

Good morning blogging friends! Happy Mother's Day to all of the moms out there and to all of the wonderful women who are like a mom to someone!!  I want to say a very special Happy Mother's Day to my Beautiful mom---Love you mom and I hope you have a Wonderful Day!! ♥

 Today, is the Really Reasonable Ribbon Blog Hop for the month of May. The RRR Design Team Members and Special Event Design Team Members will be showcasing the Monthly Ribbon Club.

This month there is a beautiful assortment of Pink and Black ribbons included in the May Ribbon Club Click HERE for more details.

If you are following the order of the blog hop you should have just come from Bonnie's Blog. If not and you just happened to pop in for a visit please click HERE to start the blog hop at the Really Reasonable Ribbon's Ramblings! Blog.

  

For my project I altered a little container and filled it with some goodies and then I designed a matching card.

I love the assortment of  pink and black ribbons in the May Ribbon Club!  I thought the ribbons would be perfect for a large ribbon loop flower.  I cut the ribbon in four different lengths--9'', 7-1/2'', 6'' and 5'' (and four piece each).

To create the double loops I hot glued each of the ribbon ends to the center of the ribbon as shown.

Then I layered the double ribbon loops and glued each layer creating the base of the flower.

Next I added the black ribbon.

More pink ribbon.

 

To finish off the flower I added another layer with black pattern ribbon and a button to the center.

For the card I made another ribbon loop flower but it was a little smaller and only had two layers of the ribbons.

I used S5-040 Floral  Doily Accents, S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs die templates and ES-008 Garden Delight M-Bossabilities™ Folder from Spellbinders™ to create the die cuts and embossed panel.  I also used Soot and Pop-Tone Razzle Berry cardstock from Discount Cardstock and black rhinestones from Recollections.

Now to continue in the blog hop you need to hop on over to Patti's Blog and check out her fantastic project!

Thank you so much for stopping by today and I hope you enjoy the Really Reasonable Blog Hop!! Don't forget to visit the RRR Store and check out all of the beautiful ribbons, lace and trims!

I hope you have a wonderful and creative day!

Hugs & Smiles,
Heidi

Supplies

Really Reasonable Ribbon:   May Ribbon Club

Paper:  Discount Cardstock Soot, Pop-Tone Razzle Berry

Dies:  Spellbinders Grand Calibur, S5-040 Floral  Doily Accents, S5-041 Floral Doily Motifs, ES-008 Garden Delight M-Bossabilities™ Folder

Accessories:  Recollections Black Rhinestones; Hot Glue