Friday, November 20, 2009

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Wednesday, November 18, 2009

Sow Truth-Reap Joy


Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Heartfelt Creations.

First, I stamp the image "Sow truth-Reap Joy"" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits, then cut out the window and placed on dimensional. Inside window I used a lice from Hobby Lobby. Next, I stamped a second time image, cut out a bear and raise with foam tape for dimension. I used "Tiny Swirl " border for the frame. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Crystal Stickles, a side elements (Spellbinders Bordebilities "Lattice") and piercings.
I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Sunday, November 8, 2009

Mojo Monday # 111 - Contest

Happy Sunday to you all!!! It's time for Mojo Monday again.This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 111 - Contest.
For this card I used New Patterned paper from DCWV and my new Holiday stamp from Inkadinkado. For background I used background stamp from All Night Media, for sentiment I used Studio G stamp.
Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Wednesday, November 4, 2009

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Heartfelt Creations.In this card, I used the brayer technique for the background on the main image, then stamped the "Silhouette trees" over the top using Rich Cocoa (Momento) craft ink. The base ink is from a Big and Juicy pad -"Foliage". Then, I stamp the image "Medium Window", colored with my Prismacolor pencils and then cut out in the middle of the window and placed on dimentionals. For frame, I used Spellbinders Frameabilities "Foliage frame". The inside card I stamped image "Open Leaf" and sentiment from "Mini Message Cursive" stamp set. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Clear Stickles and piercings.

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Thursday, October 29, 2009


Happy Thursday Everyone!!! Today is time with Heartfelt Creations. In my new I used "Autumn Frame", sentiment "Blessings" and "Scrolly Corner" stamps. The frame "Autumn" I stamped in Graphite black ink. Next, I colored with Prismacolor pencils (blended with Odorless Mineral Spirits). Then, I maked the background with Sand craft ink (Adirondack) used sponge. For sentiment I used "Blessings" stamp. For embellishments I used some Dew Drops, Stickles, a decorative punched border and some piercings to accent the card.


I hope you have a wonderful day!
~Olena~

Tuesday, October 20, 2009

Mojo Monday # 109 and Heartfelt Creations DT

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday #109. I using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.
For all labels I used my Cricut and "Storybook" cartridge from Provo Craft. I stamped the image "I'll Bee Thinking"" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits and sponged around the edges with Caramel (Adirondack) craft ink. Then, I stamped the sentiment "Bee Happy"onto the cream circle. Lastly I used the top part of Swirl from "Storybook" cartridge (Cricut) for decoration. For background I stamped the "Buzy Bees" Background using a caramel dye based ink and colored the bees with a yellow Stickles. Next, I added the stamped "Honey pot" and the Dew Drops. The border was punched with a Fiskars Border punch.
I hope you have a wonderful day!
~Olena~

Tuesday, October 13, 2009

Mojo Monday # 108

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday #108. I using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Beautiful stamps. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images. I stamped the image "Acorn Surprise" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. The first background was made by using yellow patterned paper and stamping "Bold Acorn", the second I used patterned paper "Autumn" from Recollections. For embellishments, I added some Dew Drops, ribbon, Acorn button and piercings.


RECIPE: Stamps: All stamps from Heartfelt Creations Company; Papers: Brown, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (Recollections); Inks: Graphite Black (Brilliance), Cloudy Blue and Aqua (Adirondack)Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Ribbon, Acorn Button, Dew Drops, White gel pen and Stickles; Tools: Cuttlebug machine; Corner punch (Stampin Up!); Leaves punch (McGill).

Thanks for stopping by to share in my sketch creation! ~Olena~

Wednesday, October 7, 2009

Heartfelt Creations DT and Mojo Monday #107 (Contest)

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday #107 (Contest) and Heartfelt Creations Design Team.
My first card I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps.

I stamped the "Large Autumn Wreath" on white c.s. and colored with Prismacolor pencils (blended with OMS) and white gel pen. Then, cut out the wreath and adhered with pop dots on patterned paper (Basic Grey). The sentiment "God Bless You!" I stamped in the middle of the card with brown craft ink. Embellish with thread, Dew Drops, Clear Stickles and some piercings to accent the card.
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Challenge for today: Mojo Monday is up with Week 107. There are some great prizes to be won - go on over and take a look!!! Tons of talented ladies. In my second card I used the sketch from Mojo Monday
In this card I used sentiment "Flowers of Tomorrow" from Verve Stamps. I stamped the sentiment and then cut it out with Large Octagons and Large Scalloped Octagons Nestabilities. The patterned paper from "7 gypsies". I finished off the card with a flowers, ribbon, gemstones and some dew drops.
I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Thursday, October 1, 2009

Heartfelt Creations DT and Mojo Monday #106

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It is time for Heartfelt Creations DT and Mojo Monday #106. For my first card I used Heartfelt Creations Stamps. You can see all stamps and accessories on web site of Heartfelt Creations Company is here.

First, I stamp the image "Squirrel" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits, then cut out with a Spellbinders Nestabilities "Labels Two" dies. The background was made by using orange c.s., and stamping acorn corner leaf ("Acorn Leaf"). Next, I stamped the "Acorn Spray", colored with pencils (blended with OMS) then cut it out and adhered with pop dots on ribbon bow. To finish the card, I added some "Loop" edge punch from Martha Stewart, Ribbon, Gemstones and piercings.

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In my second card i used the brayer technique for the background on the main image, then stamped the "Leaves" (Scraptrends) over the top. I used "Indian summer" patterned paper from DCWV and sentiment from Studio G. In my fall card, I used my NEW Making Memories SLICE™ Cordless Design Cutter with Studio "Back to school" Design Card to makes a leaves.

To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, ribbon and piercings.
I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena

Time for sketches! #67

Happy Friday! It's time for a new weeks Sketch from Sketches! {by tamara}. This sketch was so much fun. A NEW Sketch Challenge is posted every Thursday and we would LOVE it if you played along.

First, I stamped the Snowmen ("Festive Snowmen" stamp from Stamps Happen) on White c.s. with Brilliance Graphite Black ink and colored it in with PRISMACOLOR markers. Then, I cut out top of the image and adhere to the vellum paper (used foam tape). I stamped Sentiment "Let it Snow... ("Tis the season" from Fiskars), three time onto Vellum paper and adhere to the panel of the card. Next I stamped a few extra scarfs for snowmen to cut out and raise with foam tape. I added some piercing in the card. Some of the little "extras" that I added are, Stickles on the Snowmen, some Rhinestones, Punched Snowflakes, Snowflake brads, and of course ribbon! ;-)

RECIPE:
Stamps: "Festive Snowmen" (Stamps Happen), Sentiment (Fiskars)
Papers: Silver, dark Blue, White c.s., Patterned paper, Clear Vellum paper
Inks: Graphite black (Brilliance), Cotton White (StazOn)
Accessories: Prismacolor markers, Ribbon, Stickles, White Gel pen, White Snowflake Brads, Gemstones, Foam tape
Tools: Snowflake punch (EK Success), Corner Punch, Paper Piercer.


Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you have a wonderful Friday! ~Olena~

Tuesday, September 29, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketch # 36

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch #36 and Heartfelt Creations. In my card I used all Heartfelt Creations Stamps.

I stamped the image "Chrysanthemum" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits and cut from Spellbinders Nestabilities "Labels Four". Then, I sponged around the images with craft ink and stamped the sentiment. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Dew Drops, a border using Spellbinders Bordebilities "Lattice", Corner punch (from Stampin' UP!), ribbon and piercings.


Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Tuesday! ~Olena~

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Heartfelt Creations DT and Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 35

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch and Heartfelt Creations.
In my first card I used all Heartfelt Creations Stamps.

I stamped the image "Beary Relaxed" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits and cut from Spellbinders rectangle. Then, I stamped sentiment using Coffee Bean pigment ink (Brilliance). The background panels were embossed with D'vine Swirl Cuttlebug folders and rubbed a White craft ink in over the embossed swirl to make them pop a bit. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Ribbon, Buttons, some corner die (EK Success), Clear Stickles and piercings.

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In my second card I used new Sketch from Dawn. She is hosting the ICS #35.

Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. I used "La Creme" patterned paper from DCWV and sentiment from Heidi GraceDesigns ("Greetings"). For tags, I used my NEW Making Memories SLICE™ Cordless Design Cutter with new Studio Essentials Design Card.
To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Rain Dots, ribbon and piercings.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Tuesday! ~Olena~

Thursday, September 17, 2009

Heartfelt Creations DT

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It is time for Heartfelt Creations DT. I used all Heartfelt Creations Stamps. You can see all stamps and accessories on web site of Heartfelt Creations Company is here.

For my new card I stamped the image "Ribbon Rattle" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. Then, I cut the circle in the middle of rattle. Next, I popped image onto the base card and stamped sentiment ("Set of 2 Boy and Girl"). To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, small cream and blue buttons, brads, Clear Stickles and piercings.



Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Mojo Monday #103 (Contest), Heartfelt Creations DT and Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 33

Happy Wednesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Mojo Monday # 103 (Contest), Inspirational Card Sketch #33 with Lindsay's Sramp Stuff and Heartfelt Creations.


In my fist card I used "Black Tie Birdies" Verve Stamp set. The patterned paper from DCWV "La Creme".




In my second card I used all Heartfelt Creations Stamps.

I stamp the frame "Old Fashioned Frame" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits (Gamsol) and Clear Stickles and cut out. Then, I stamped the sentiment "To A Spesial Couple" in the middle of the frame with cranbbery craft ink (Adirondack) and placed on the base card, used a foam tape. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Dew Drops and piercings.


In my next card I used new Sketch from Dawn. She is hosting the ICS #33. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week.












Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Wednesday! ~Olena~

Tuesday, September 1, 2009

Heartfelt Creations DT and Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 32 and DT Call

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch with Lindsay's Sramp Stuff and Heartfelt Creations.
In my first card I used all Heartfelt Creations Stamps. I stamp the images "Harmony of Land and Sea" and "Anchor Rope" frame, using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. The frame "Anchor Rope" was colored with Prismacolor pencils, then cut out in the middle of the frame and placed on dimentionals. The sentiment "Just a note" is from the "Mini Message Cursive" stamp set. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Clear glaze pen, Clear Stickles and piercings.

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In my second card I used new Sketch from Dawn. She is hosting the ICS #32.

Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. I used "Flourished Dragonfly" (Lindsay's digi stamp).

SOME OTHER NEWS:
ICSketches September 2009 DT Call. They are looking for 3 Designers for ICS! This call is for all walks of cardmakers.This call will run from now until Sept 18th. You can find all the details on "ICSketches DT Call" and Good Luck!
Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Tuesday! ~Olena~

Monday, August 24, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 31 and Heartfelt Creations (DT)

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch with Lindsay's Sramp Stuff !!!!This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #31. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. And second card I made for Heartfelt Creations.

In my first card I used " Harry the Spider" digi stamp, Studio G stamp and sentiment from The Paper Studio Co.


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In first my card I stamped the image "Tulip Fence Border" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits, then cut out. The background was made by using white c.s., sponged on Sky Blue and Stonewashed craft ink (Adirondack) on the card and edges and then, stamping "Butterfly Medley" background stamp. Next, I stamped sentiment "Happy Birthday Greeting" using Denim pigment ink (Adirondack). Then, I popped "Tulip Fence" onto the base. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Ribbon, some Vintage corner die (Cuttlebug), Clear Stickles and piercings.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Thursday, August 20, 2009

Lindsay's Stamp Stuff with Mojo Monday Sketch # 100

Happy Thursday Everyone!!! It's time for some digi stamps by Lindsay's Stamp Stuff! This week I used her cute Sketchy Cosmos stamp. You can Download this digi stamp is here. It is absolutely Free. My card is based on Mojo Monday Sketch Challenge #100.

I printed the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits and cut out with a Classic rectangle Nestabilities die. To finish the card, I added some Rain Drops, Gemstones, Ribbon, Buttons, Clear glaze pen and piercings.




RECIPE: Stamps: "Sketchy Cosmos" (Lindsay's Stamp Stuff) and sentiment ("Mini Messeges" from Impression Obsession); Papers: Purple, cream and white c.s.; Patterned paper (from Target); Inks: Adirondack and Memento; Accessories: Prismacolor pencils, OMS, Ribbon, Rain Drops, Gemstones, White gel pen, Crystal Stickles, foam tape; Tools: Cuttlebug, Spellbinders Nestabilities classic and scalloped rectangles and classic and scalloped circles and paper piercer.
Also, Lindsay has everyday special in her Store. For every $5 you spend, you get a free stamp. So happy Digi shopping!! Check out the other DT's blogs for some inspiration and another freebie it is another fab one.
Stout ~ August Guest Designer

P.S. And today I say Big thank you to Svitlana for giving me this award! I really appreciate it Svitlana ! Thank you! You are very sweet! I will give out my nominations shortly!


Thanks again and have a wonderful day!!

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Monday, August 10, 2009

Inspirational Card Sketches DT # 29, Mojo Monday #99 and Heartfelt Creations (DT)

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #29. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

I used the digital stamp "Oriental Poppy" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. For this card I used New Patterned paper "Pretty Poppies" from Autumn Leaves. I printed the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with OMS and cut out with a circle Nestabilities die. I made the border using my "Fleur Lis" edger punch (from EK Success). To finish the card, I added some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Clear Stickles, Clear glaze pen and piercings.


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My second card for Mojo Monday #99. I made using the Heartfelt Creations stamps this week. Beautiful stamps. Just click here to visit Heartfelt Creations stamps store and look at these gorgeous images.

I stamp the image "Grapes" using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with OMS, then cut out. The background was made by using green c.s., and stamping small grapes (from "Fruit Background" stamp set). I used a patterned paper "Porcelain" from Basic Grey. To finish the card, I added some Vintage corner die (Cuttlebug) Ribbon, Gemstones and piercings.

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For next card I used New Patterned paper "Oasis" from S.E.I. and my new "Morning Glory Mail" stamp from Heartfelt Creations. I stamp the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. The sentiment "Best Wishes To You" is from the "Mini Message Cursive" stamp set . To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Dew Drops Ribbon, Stickles and piercings.

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your Thursday! ~Olena~

Thursday, August 6, 2009

Mojo Monday # 98

Happy Thursday to you all!!! It's time for Mojo Monday again.This is my card to enter for the Mojo Monday Sketch # 98 - Contest.
For this card I used New Patterned paper "The Sweet " from DCWV and my new "Cupcake Affair" stamp set from Verve Stamps. I stamp the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with OMS. To finish the card, I added some Gemstones, Lace, Ribbon, Button, Clear glaze pen, Stickles and piercings.
Make sure you check out the Mojo Monday sketch challenge and see what the other ladies made. The cards are fabulous again this week.
I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

Monday, July 27, 2009

Happy Tuesday Everyone!!! It is time for New Inspirational Card Sketch!!!! This week Dawn is hosting the ICS #27. Here is the card I made using the Sketch this week. (Now you can turn it, flip it, stretch it and rotate it).

I used the digital stamp "Carousel Horse" from Lindsay's Stamp Stuff. I printed the image, colored in using my Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with OMS. To finish the card, I added some Dew Drops, Gemstones, Ribbon, Button, Clear glaze pen and piercings.

Click HERE to go to the store to buy this stamp.


I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~