Viva la Verve November Week 4 (11/25/2011)

Today, I introducing a new card using new Sketch from **Viva la Verve! November Week 4 {11/25/11}* and Verve Stamps.

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:


I used stamp sets from Verve Stamps - "Poinsettia Christmas". For borders on my card I used new border punch from Fiskars.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamps - Poinsettia Christmas.
Paper: K& Company.
Ink: Distress ink, Adirondack and VersaMagic.
Accessories: Spellbinders - Classic circles, Classic squares, Lacey circles; Martha Stewart - Pine branch punch, EK Success - Bracket egde punch, Fiskars - Diamond edge punch, Punch Bunch - Mega Rockfern punch, Stickles, ribbons; Dew Drops, rhinestones and thread.
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Viva la Verve October Week 3 (10/14/2011)

Hello, everyone! Today, I introducing a new card using new Sketch from **Viva la Verve! October Week 3 {10/14/11}**

Here is the sketch if you want to play along:

Here's my card:

and here's:

For this card I used Beautiful Verve Stamps LLC - "Bloom & Grow" for flower and " Dream Big" stamp sets for leaves and sentiment.

I also used for borders a new punch "Retro Flower" from EK Success.

As always thanks so much for hopping by! Olena

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SUPPLIES I USED:
Stamps: Verve Stamp LLC - Bloom & Grow and Dream Big stamp sets
Paper: DCWV
Ink: Distress inks, Adirondack and VersaFine

Accessories: Spellbinders™ Classic and scalloped circles dies, EK Success - Retro Flower border punch; Fiskars - Upper crest border punch; ribbons; rhinestones; swirl pearls; Dew Drops; White gel pen and yellow thread.

Mojo Monday # 195

Hello Everyone! It is time for new Mojo Monday #195. Thanks, Julee T, for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch.

Today, I uploaded two cards for Mojo Monday. For both card I used the same Sketch and the same "Flutter Loft" design papers from the Paper Studio. But I used a different colors of design papers. In first card I used pink color, for second I used turquoise color. For both cards I also used border punch (
Traditional scallop from Martha Stewart), beautiful Mulberry paper roses (Recollections), ribbons, white opal and petal pink Liquid pearls, pink and brown threads, pearls rhinestones and sentiment from Fiskars.


Have a Wonderful Day! Olena

Heartfelt Creations + Mojo Monday # 189

Good morning! It's a new week and another cards from Brand New stamp sets from Heartfelt Creations and Mojo Monday #189. And I'm excited to share this cards with you today.

Products Used on the projects:
Stamps and Dies from Heartfelt Creations: HCPC 3382 Magnificent Cardinal Rose stamp set; HCPC 3353 Cardinal Family stamp set; HCD 706 Cardinal Family Dies; Other: Prismacolor markers (PM 4, 5, 6, 26, 28, 70, 86, 122, 130, 167, 187; 208); Embossed white paper frame (Making Memories); Rhinestones; Stickles; Red glass beads; Thread and white gel pen.

For this card I used premade white embossed paper frame from Making Memories (Michael's store). For decoration for my frame I used Red Glass Beads and thread. I stamped image from the HCPC 3382 Magnificent Cardinal Rose stamp set and the coordinating single bird (HCPC 3353 Cardinal Family stamp set) on white c.s and then colored with Prismacolor markers. I used the matching diecut (HCD 706 Cardinal Family Dies) to cut out the bird. Layered everything as pictured and add Stickles, White gel pen and Rhinestones.

And my second card for Mojo Monday!

Products Used on the projects:

Stamps: Image (Studio 112); sentiment "Cameo Ovations" stamp set (Fiskars). Other: Designer paper "Paperie: Poolside & Greenhouse" (Making Memories); "Modern garland" edge punch (martha Stewart); "Rain Drop" corner punch (Martha Stewart); "In stitches" edge punch (Fiskars); Spellbinders Nestabilities Classic and scalloped circles; Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Fancy tags"; rhinestones.

That's it for today.
Happy stamping my friends!
~Olena~

Mojo Monday 187

Good morning, Everyone!!! It is time for New Mojo Monday # 187. Thanks, Julee T and Maria Gurnsey! for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch.

Today, I used beautiful fabric flowers from Hobby Lobby store. This flowers I found in wedding department of store. For sentiment I used "So much Thanks"stamp set from Fiskars (Jo-Ann store). For borders I used "Abstract Flower" edge punch from EK Successes. And of course, I added pearl swirls.

That's it for today.
Happy stamping my friends!

~Olena~

Heartfelt Creations DT card and Mojo Monday # 184

Good morning, Everyone!!! It is time for Heartfelt Creations and Mojo Monday # 184.

In first card for Heartfelt Creations I used:

Products Used on the projects:

* HCPC 3371 Dutch Iris Oval stamp set;

* HCPC 3373 Dutch Iris Medley stamp set;

* HCD 711 Decorative Dutch Iris Die;

* HCD 708 Fancy Window/Frame Die;

* Tombow markers (025, 603, 620, 623, 636, 553 colors for Iris flowers; 076, 098, 133 colors for leaves; 025, 090, 991 colors for background);

* Modern Garland Edge punch (Martha Stewart);

* In stitches Edge punch (Fiskars);

* Rhinestones;

* Ribbons;

*Decorative Trimming (cream rose);

* White gel pen;

*Stickels (yellow);

* Glass Dew Drops;

* Fun Flock (Lemonade Yellow).

I stamped the main image from HCPC 3371 Dutch Iris Oval Stamp set and the coordinating single flowers from HCPC 3373 Dutch Iris Medley on watercolor paper with black ink. Then, I colored with Tombow markers. Cut out main image with a scissors, and single flower with HCD 711 Decorative Dutch Iris Die. Then, I adhered on top of main image by placing a foam dot. I've added Decorative trimming ribbon to oval and HCD 708 Fancy Window/Frame Die cut on back of image. Some decorate card with edge border cuts, rhinestones and Dew Drops.

For second card for Mojo Monday blog, I used New Sketch # 184.

For this card I used real picture from mini CD calendar for 2011. For sentiment I used "Thanks you words" stamp set from Inkadinkado and NEW Spellbinders Shapeabilities "Ribbon Banners". For borders I used two punches, first from Fiskars (In stitches) and second from Martha Stewart (Argyle). To finish the card, I added some ribbons, paper flowers, rhinestones, white lace and piercings.

That's it for today.

Happy stamping my friends!

~Olena~

Mojo Monday # 183

Good morning, Everyone!!! It is time for New Mojo Monday # 183. Thanks, Julee T, for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch.

Products Used on the project:

* Flower 1 stamp set (Cloud 9 Design);

* So much Thanks stamp set (Fiskars);

* In stitches edge punch (Fiskars);

* Argyle edge punch (EK Success);

* Ribbon;

* Button;

* Cream lace;

* Rhinestones.

For this card I used NEW Stamp set "Flower 1" from Jo-Ann store. This stamp set is gorgeous. For sentiment I used also NEW stamp set "So much Thanks" (Fiskars). I stamped image on cream c.s. using Foliage rainbow color ink pad (Big and Juicy) and little colored flowers with pencils. For edges I used two border punches from Fiskars and EK Success. To finish it off, I added a cream lace, ribbon, button, rhinestones and of course piercings.

Thanks for visiting -Olena-

Mojo Monday # 181 - Contest + Heartfelt Creations project

Good morning, Everyone!!! It is time for New Mojo Monday # 181 Contest. Thanks, Julee T, for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch.

Products Used on the project:

* Stamp set "So much Thanks" (Fiskars);

* Flowers (Hobby Lobby);

* Patterned paper "MIrabelle" (the Paper Studio);
* Edge punches "String Lace" (Martha Stewart) and "In stitches" (Fiskars);

* Spellbinders Nestabilities "Classic and scalloped circles"; "Label Nine";

* Hole punch;

* Rhinestones;

* Ribbons.

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Today, Heartfelt Creations to introduce the New products - The Dutch Iris-Blossoms 3 Collection . In this collection, HC are introducing 7 new PreCut Stamp Sets with a new exclusive Heartfelt Creations die, manufactured by Spellbinders, and 2 dies released by Spellbinders at Winter CHA. All the New Products can be found HERE.

To celebrate the new release, Heartfelt Creations will give away the entire release to one very lucky person. Leave a comment by March 15 on the blog, or follow us on Facebook and leave a comment there. The winner will be announced right here, on March 16.

*HCPC 3374 Flora Grande 2;
*HCPC 3375 Flora Grande 1;
*HCPC 3376 Distressed Leaves;
*Metallic pins;
*Stickles;
*FunFlocks (yellow);
*Microbeads.

For this project I stamped different sizes flower from HCPC 3374 and HCPC 3375 Flora Grande1 and 2. In First, bigger flower, I stamped 1 large, 1 mid. and 1 small sizes of flowers in a Potter's Clay Momento ink and sponge the flowers with the same color. Next, I stacked various sizes of the Flora Grande on top of each other using foam tape. For embellishments, I added metallic button with white pearl brad and yellow Stickles on edge of flower. For second and third flowers, I used the same technics how in first project. I stamped flower different sizes, sponge, stacked on top of each other using foam tape. Next, I stamped the leaves with Bamboo Leaves Memento ink, and attach leaves to back of flower using glue. For embellishments, I added yellow fun flocks, Stickles and micro beads. On back of each flowers, I put metallic pin from Hobby-Lobby store.

Thanks for visiting – Olena

Mojo Monday # 179 and New ornament

Happy Friday Everyone!!! Today is time with Mojo Monday. Thanks, Julee T, for another fabulous Mojo Monday sketch (MOJO 179).

Products Used on the project:

* So much Thanks stamp set (Fiskars);

* Mirabelle Paper pack (The Paper Studio);

* Spellbinders Nestabilities "Classic and scalloped Circles;

* Modern garland edge punch (Martha Stewart);

* Romantique corner punch (Fiskars);
* Ribbon;

* Flowers;

* Buttons (mini yellow);
* Rhinestones;

* Dew Drops.

My Next Ornament Designs:

I'm excited to share with you my new ornament projects.

That's it for today.
Happy stamping my friends!

~Olena~

First card in 2011

Good morning! Today I used another Brand New stamp sets from Heartfelt Creations.



Products Used on the projects:

HCPC 3354 Classic Message

For this card, I used Cricut ("Lacy Labels" Cricut cartridge) to create ovals and new winter stamp set HCPC 3354 Classic Message. I put inside frame a sentiment and adhere on the base of the card. For corners I used "Scroll" corner punch from Fiskars. To finish the card, I added some Ribbon,gemstones, Pearls and piercings.

HCPC 3354 Classic Message

I hope you have a wonderful day! ~Olena~

So Thankful for you!

Good morning! Today I used New stamp sets from Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used on the projects:

HCPC 3332 Oak Leaf Background
HCPC 3328 Swirly Autumn Leaves

There isn't a lot of stamping on this card. The labels were cut using my Cricut and "Storybook" cartridge from Provo Craft. I stamped the sentiment (HCPC 3328 Swirly Autumn Leaves) onto the vellum tag using Ivy (Brilliance) ink and glued to the labels. (Note: The Brilliance inks is very good working on vellum paper). For background I used HCPC 3332 Oak leaf Background and "Sweet Dots" embossing folder. For border I used "Apron Lace" border punch from Fiskars. For embellishments, I added some Ribbons, Stickles, Gemstones and of course, piercings.

Have a nice Day!

Olena

Swirly Autumn Leaves + My new haul from Martha Stewart and JustRite

Good morning! Today is Wednesday and it is time for Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used on the projects:

HCPC 3328 Swirly Autumn Leaves PreCut Set
HCD 707 Autumn Splendor Diecut

For the focal image, I stamped swirly leaves from the HCPC 3328 "Swirly Autumn Leaves" stamp set using brown craft ink and colored with Prismacolor pencils and blended the colors with Odorless Mineral Spirits. Next, I stamped second time swirly leaves on scrap paper, color and cut out the one open leaf with the coordinating (HCD 707 Autumn Splendor Diecut) and 3d on top of the image . Then, I sponged edges with brown craft ink and put onto punched corner (Fiskars) the other green c.s. The brown background panels were embossed with Herringbone embossing Cuttlebug folder. I finished off the card with a ribbons, Stickles, Clear Dew Drops, green pearls and piercings.

Today I show you my new craft haul. The Custom Stamp Setting Kit from Martha Stewart to creating own personalized stamps. This kit is great for monogram setting, address labels, personalized messages, greetings, and more. It is perfect using with pigment ink pads.

This custom stamp setting kit contents:

-2 rectangular stamp mounts;

-2 circular stamp mounts;

-2 circular borders;

-1 script alphabet set for monograms;

-1 serif alphabet set (18 pt);

-1 san serif alphabet set (9pt);

-1 set of tweezers.

And my next craft kit from JustRite. This is basic kit with wood stamper 2", font set and stamp.

And another kit from JustRite called Curlz Stamper Kit with:

1 5/8" wood stamper,

3 interchangeable borders,

3 interchangeable centers,

one 95 pt. Curlz Alphabet set with symbols and flourishes,

two 50 pt. Curlz Alphabet sets with letters, numbers and symbols and

stackable type storage container.

Have a wonderful Day! ~Olena~

Day of Thanks + My Craft Haul

Good morning! Today I used another Brand New stamp sets From Heartfelt Creations.

Products Used on the projects:
HCPC 3329 Pumpkin/Autumn Vines Stamp Set

HCPC 3330 Elegant Autumn Swirl Leaves Stamp set
Pumpkin Shapeabilities Dies

I stamped the image from HCPC 3329 Pumpkin/ Autumn Vines stamp set using Brilliance Graphite Black ink and then colored with Prismacolor markers. Then, I cut with the coordinating "Pumpkin Shapeabilities" diecut set and add a touch of punched leaves ("Oak Leaf" from Marvy Uchida, paper swirls and stickles. The moon was made by punching a large hole in a scrap piece of paper. Then, I masking by using as a mask over the paper. I used light colored craft ink to create the moon. I used a Lt. blue and med.blue for the rest of the sky. Then, I stamped the sentiment ("HCPC 3330 Elegant Autumn Swirls Leaves") over the moon using brown craft ink. The pumpkins were popped on the focal panel of the card. A Martha Stewart border was cut and placed behind the focal panel. I also used a border punch " In stitches" (Fiskars) for decor.edges on the card. To finish it off, I added a scrap of ribbon, Dew drops, gemstones and button for a small embellishment.

And good new for everyone. On this long weekend I visited couple Walmart stores and I found so many craft goodies from Martha Stewart from $ 0.75 to 5.00. This is really nice prices.

Everything products from Martha Stewart company.

Arts and Crafts Markers Set of 24 vibrant colors. Price $5.00

Paper pad of 36 double-sided sheets. Price $ 1.50

Dual-tip calligraphy pens set of 4 colors. Price $1.50

Glitter Marker set of 5 cool spectrum colors. Price $ 2.00

Opaque Marker set of 5 Spring colors. Price 2.00

Colored pencil set of 36 colors. Price $ 3.50

Ink pads. Price $ 2.00 (each)

Gingham and Grosgrain bow sticker set. Price $ 1.00 (each)

Craft knife. Price $ 2.00

In next time, I will show you my craft goodies from Michaels Store. Really nice price in the dollar section. Sale 90% off.

Thanks for visiting – Olena