Cardabilities # 88

Good morning and welcome to Cardabilities Sketch # 88.  We hope you are able to join us this week.

 For my card I used the wonderful paper from Heartfelt Creations HCDPI 237 Antiquity Paper Collection.  All I needed to do was add the lace and button..............

This is Karan's fantastic sketch this week, plus!!!!!
Design Team Call

Design Team Call
Cardabilities is on the search for new Design Team members for our next term. 
Submissions will be taken until: Jan 10-2014
New Design Team will be posted on or about- Jan 13th-2014
New Reveal: Feb 14th-2014

Please include in your application:
- Name, address, email address,--(please use your real name, not your online nick name)
- link to your blog and online gallery
- List of Current Design Teams (if any)

Please Send us:
- 3 of your recent cards that showcase your card making style
- one of those cards must showcase a sketch from Cardabilities
- keep file sizes under 200 K .

The Design Team will be required to:-
- Complete 2 cards per month with sketches provided
- post our DT Blinkie in signatures & on your blog!
- Post our reveal sketch & your card on your Blog/Facebook
- Comment on Participant and Sponsor Blogs
- Design Team Group is now on Facebook--so you must be a member of Facebook.

Details-
- This is a 3 month Term from : February 14th-April30th
- Call is Open to Past and Present Design Team Members
- Call is open to International Designers!

Please put Design Team Call in the subject line
Please Mail your entries to: cardabilities@gmail.com

Black Friday with Heartfelt Creations

Hello and welcome to Black Friday with Heartfelt Creations!!!! 
We are pleased to present the Floral Key Collection. This collection contains a neutral color palette with card panels, papers, stamps and dies that will enable you to create quick cards while achieving the "wow" factor. The Floral Key Collection is a set of key and lock stamps and dies with a paper pack that contains a variety of card fronts, 6" x 6" pieces and 12" x 12" layouts with borders and frames. It's a creative, fun exploration of the vintage spirit. The Floral Key Collection will unlock your imagination to creating incredibly beautiful, "fine art" cards. Take advantage of extra savings when shopping with Heartfelt Creations on Black Friday.

Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by December 3rd to be eligible to win the entire Floral Key Collection valued at $200. The winner will be announced on December 4th on the Heartfelt Creations blog.
Now on to my card........

Especially For You
Heartfelt Creations Product and Products Carried by HC:

HCDP1 238 Floral Key Paper Collection
HCPC 3573 Burnished Key Hole PreCut Set
HCPC 3569 Burnished Key PreCut Set
HCPC 3533 Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCPC 3534 Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCPC 3545 Open Leaf PreCut Set
HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCD 736 Classic Leaf Die
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
119390636 Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
119391036 Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
DDOTS Double Dots 100pc.
452255 Grand Calibur
Other items not carried by Heartfelt Creations:
White pearls Lace

Instructions: Using a piece of 8 1/2" x 11" piece of card stock, trim the 8 1/2" side down to 5 1/2", score and fold creating the card base 5 1/2" x 5 1/2". Cut a piece of the Floral Keys Paper to 4 3/4" x 4 3/4" and adhere to card base. Cut one of the pre-stamped panels, stamp the sentiment on the center, add lace, using D-Dots adhere to card and set aside. Stamp the Burnished Keys and cut out using the matching die. Using one of the keys, add to the card. Stamp the leaves and flowers, color using the stamp paint, cut out, shape and adhere to card. Add pearls to the 4 corners and center of the flower. Stamp the Burnished Key and cut out using the matching die. Adhere to card.

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   • $25 savings on the IWIA Floral Key Collection
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Merry Christmas

Good morning world!!!!  I'm sharing the second card I made for Heartfelt Creations this week.  I also want to share that I went to the doctor on Wed and he released me,(carpal tunnel), so look out flowers!!!!  I will start slow but man I miss making them!!!!
What flowers you have been seeing on my cards are some I had made knowing I wouldn't be able to after surgery..........
now for this card:
Products Used carried by HC:
HCPC 3561 Christmas Sentiment Circles PreCut Set
HCPC 3557 Christmas Poinsettia PreCut Set
HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
119390136 Gold 3D Stamp Paint
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
452255 Grand Calibur
Other products: Pearl, Decorative chip board, Spellbinders Classic Circles


Project Instructions: Card base is 4 x 9, trim the second layer down by all the way around. Adhere to card base. Place your decorative chip board down next after applying the Gold Stamp Paint, stamp the sentiment, cut out, and adhere to card. Stamp the flower, cut out, shape and place in the center of the sentiment then finish off by adding the pearl to the center.
That's it for now........later !!!

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

Hello, Welcome to Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations!!  I am here to share a card I made using Heartfelt Creations papers, stamps and dies.  I love all of their stamps and dies but I must say the Sun Kissed Fleur set is way up there as one of my favorites!!!
Heartfelt Creations Product and Products Carried by HC:

HCDP1 237 Antiquity Paper Collection
HCPC 3321 Believe PreCut Set
HCPC 3533 Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCPC 3534 Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCPC 3545 Open Leaf PreCut Set
HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCD 736 Classic Leaf Die
209493 Grand Decorative Ovals One
452064 Ovals Grand Nestabilities
119390436 Copper 3D Stamp Paint
119390636 Moss Green Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
119391036 Rose Metallic 3D Stamp Paint
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
272492 Coral Sparklets
452255 Grand Calibur
Other items not carried by Heartfelt Creations:
White liquid pearls

Instructions:
Prepare your card base by cutting the card stock 10 x7, score and fold at 5.  Cut the second layer using the Antiquity paper � �smaller and adhere to card base. Cut the 2 ovals out, stamp the sentiment on the oval, adhere on top of the decorative oval and attach to card.  Stamp the leaves and flowers, Cut everything out and color with stamp paint.  Shape the leaves and flowers, adhere to card.  Finish the card by adding the flower centers and liquid pearls.

I Love You

Hello, I'm here to share a card I made using a few new toys!!!  I love how this card turned out, it's Heartfelt Creations HCDPI 226 Delicate Asters Paper.  All I did was trim it down to fit this 5 x 7 card, used the sentiment from the paper collection, I attached it using the Double Dots, added some Swirl Bling from Zva Creative, Flower Centers, a bow using Reasonable Ribbon which I made using Becca's Peg Bow maker.  Easy as pie but I love it!!!!!  Thanks for taking time to look, really hopwe you like it...........

Cardabilities Sketch #87

 Hello, I'm happy to be here to share my card for Cardabilities Sketch #87.  Karan has done it again, she comes up with the most fantastic sketches, hope you play along this week!!!!
For my card I used the following:
Spellbinders Fancy Tags
Heartfelt Creations:
HCPC 3557 Christmas Poinsettia
HCD734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
HCDPI 225 Frosty Blanket

You have 2 weeks to play, so go get inky and lets see what you come up with!!!!http://www.cardabilities.blogspot.com.au/

So Special

Morning, its so cold...............I'm sorry, I just don't care for cold weather LOL, call me a sissy LOL!!
This is the second card I did for this week at Heartfelt Creations, hope you enjoy!!
Products Used:
HCPC 3354 Classic Message PreCut Set
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
DDOTS Double Dots 100pc.
452255 Grand Calibur

Project Instructions:
Other products:
Spellbinders Scalloped Borders 1, Liquid Pearls, Stampin up Petal A-Plenty embossing folder
Instructions: Your card base will be 5 x 7 wth the second layer is 1/4" smaller. Use the scalloped dies and get the look you want. After cutting it out, emboss the upper part and set aside. Stamp the sentiment and adhere all layers to card base. To finish the card add liquid pearls.
That's it, guess I'll hit the shower then head on to work, I'll catch u later!!

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

I am happy to bring you another card I made using the gorgeous papers, stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations!

Heartfelt Creations Product and Products Carried by Heartfelt Creations:
HCDPI 237 Antiquity Paper Collection
HCD 740 Sweet Juliet Dies
HCD736 Classic Leaf
HCD739 Banner & Tree Die
HCD722 Tattered Blossom Die
HCPC3468   Tattered Blossom Pre Cut
HCPC3514 Floral Fence Pre Cut
HCPC3545 Open Leaf Pre Cut
Gala Glitz
Double-Dots 100 pc
4252255 Grand Calibur
1259723 Art Institute Glue (Dries Clear)
159223 Paper Blossom Molding Mat
459222 Paper Blossom Tool Kit
Spellbinders Fancy Framed Tags 2
Other items not carried by Heartfelt Creations:
Lace
Instructions:
Card is 5 x 7, with the second layer being 1/4" smaller and the third layer is 1/4" smaller also.   Cut 2 of the tree and use as the bottom for the border,
adhere to card under the third layer. Stamp the leaves and flowers, cut out, shape and adhere to card.  Stamp the sentiment (I just used part of the
sentiment), cut out and adhere to card using D-Dots. Finish the card by adding the bow

Christams Candy Cane

Good morning, I'm happy to be able to share a Christmas Card I made using the wonderful stamps and dies from Heartfelt Creations!

 

Products Used:
HCPC 3558 Striped Candy Cane PreCut Set
HCPC 3557 Christmas Poinsettia PreCut Set
HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
159223 Paper Blossoms Molding Mat
459222 Paper Blossoms Tool Kit
092537 Curved Borders Two
452255 Grand Calibur

Project Instructions:
Other products: Red Vellum, White embossing powder, White Color Box, Stickles Red, Gel Pen, Spectrum Noir Markers DR3; JG1, Pearls
Instructions: Cut your card base to be 5 x 7. The second layer is 1/4" smaller and the third layer is also. On the third layer, lay 3 of the curved dies together and run through your die cut machine. Stamp the Candy Canes at the top of the pieces you just cut out, color and attach everything together. Stamp 4 of the poinsettia flowers, heat emboss, cut out and build, adhere to card as shown. Color in the white part of the candy cane with a gel pen, add red stickles and pearls.
Thanks fro taking time to stop by and look, I'll catch up with you on your blog today.........

Wednesday with Heartfelt Creations

Morning, I am thrilled to share my card today that I made with the gorgeous papers, stamps & dies from Heartfelt Creations!

Moments with You
Heartfelt Creations Product and Products Carried by HC:
Products Used:
HCDP1 237 Antiquity Paper Collection
HCD 740 Sweet Juliet Die
HCD 722 Tattered Blossoms Die
HCPC 3468 Tattered Blossoms PreCut Set
HCPC 3568 Moments With You PreCut Set
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
119390436 Copper 3D Stamp Paint
031460 Opulent Ovals
452255 Grand Calibur
4gld Gala Glitz
Spellbinders Opulent Ovals Die

other items:
Lace
Instructions:
Card is 5 x 7, the second layer is .25 smaller and distressed.  I placed small pieces that were left over in the center to build on as shown. Add ribbon then the stamp and cut out the ovals, leaves, and flowers. Adhere to card. Finish off by adding the bow and Gala Glitz.
Thanks for taking time to drop by and look.............

Congratulations

Morning, first, sorry I haven't been by to comment, on Tue I had Carpel Tunnel Surgery and have a cast on my right hand until this coming Wed.  I am typing with one hand which really isn't easy.


Products Used:
HCPC 3567 Juliet Spray PreCut Set
HCPC 3534 Striped Sun Kissed Fleur PreCut Set
HCD 734 Sun Kissed Fleur Die
119390436 Copper 3D Stamp Paint
031460 Opulent Ovals
159723 Art Institute Glue - Dries Clear
DDOTS Double Dots 100pc.
368770 Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board

Project Instructions:
Other products: Corner rounder, Spectrum Noir Markers CT1, CT3, LG3, Stampin Up- Petal –A- Plenty embossing folder
Instructions: Card is 5 x 7. Cut the second layer 4 3/4 x 6 3/4, round the corners and emboss the upper half, using the Scor-Pal, draw 2 lines just below the embossing, stamp the leaves and color. Set aside and stamp the larger image, color and cut out using the Spellbinder die, adhere to card using D-Dots. Stamp the flower on paper colored with the Copper Stamp Paint, cut out, shape and adhere to card. Finish the card by adding gold stickles to the center of the flower.
Thanks for looking, I'm going to drop by your blogs today............