Be Joyful

Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice! Let your gentleness be known to all men. The Lord is at hand. Be anxious for nothing, but in EVERYTHING by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the PEACE OF GOD, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Philippians 4:4-7

These are verses I memorized years ago and they are written on my heart. There are times when I still need to remember not to be anxious, but I eventually listen to my heart saying these verses. I didn't really understand what the "peace of God" was until I experienced it. It's having peace inside you, even when you're going through heartbreaking situations and trials. It does "surpass ALL understanding" and you know it comes from GOD alone. Praise the Lord for His wonderful promises!


I love, love, love what I do. I am passionate about the things I create and the talents God has placed in me. I SO appreciate the time you take to look at my things and the comments you all leave me!

Blessings to you!

Kathy

Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Heartfelt Creations - Beautiful Dahlia Cluster

Happy Wednesday everyone!

It's time for the new July Release from Heartfelt Creations!  We are pleased to present the Burst of Splendor Collection!

The Classic Leaf die is the perfect botanical addition for every project you create. The Open, Classic and Bold Leaf stamps create depth and variety to your crafty projects. Pick up the Dahlia Cluster, Dahlia Bouquet and Blooming Dahlia stamps to create a stunning floral masterpiece. These background, accent and corner stamps will add a delightful classic touch to every project you create. The Burst of Splendor paper pack is loaded with saturated greens and purples and sprinkled with colorful dahlias and clusters of wildflowers. White and orange dahlias pop out from purple border, bouquet adorned pages. Olive green eggshell patterns, ornate octogans, and wildflower-laden iron gates are splashed with saturated beiges and roasted browns. Brightly colored tags and journaling blocks complement the climbing ivies and plum hues. This paper pack will make your project even more eye-catching.
Leave a comment on the Heartfelt Creations blog by July 16th to be eligible to win the entire collection valued at $150.00

For my project this week, I have a card using the Dahlia Cluster Set.



 
 

I stamped the image on Solar White Cardstock, colored it with pencils and mineral spirits and fussy cut it.  I then combined it with three of the Open Leaf Images, colored the same way and cut with the matching dies. 

Here's a close-up of the image, you can also click on the photos for a better view.






The images were popped on a mat of Natural White Cardstock that is embossed on the top and bottom with a border embossing folder.  I also added a sentiment, some beautiful trim, twine bow and pearls.  I really love how this one came out and I hope you do too!

Be sure to visit the Heartfelt Creations' Blog to see all the gorgeous creations made by the designers this week...wow, they are so beautiful!!!  Also, make sure to leave a comment there for a chance to win the entire release!

I'm submitting this to the following challenges:

Word Art Wednesday Challenge #88
Allsorts Challenge #214 - Favourite Things - that would be flowers and coloring with my pencils!
No Matter Which Challenge #11 - Anything Goes - this is their last challenge!

Blessings!

Kathy



Beautiful Dahlia Cluster

Heartfelt Creations Products & Products Carried by HC:
HCPC 3548 – Dahlia Cluster PreCut Set
HCPC 3545 – Open Leaf PreCut Set
HCPC 3474 – Heartfelt Expressions PreCut Set
HCD 736 – Classic Leaf Die
Product ID: 159723 – Art Institute Glue – Dries Clear
Product ID: 452255 – Grand Calibur
Product ID: 368770 – Scor-Pal

Other Products Used:
Paper: Solar White, Natural White (Neenah), Antique Linen Distressed (Coordinations)
Ink: Onyx Black (VersaFine)
Accessories:  Rosa Border Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), trim (Jo-Ann’s), White Jute Twine (May Arts), Bow-Easy, adhesive pearls (Recollections), mineral spirits, Prismacolor Pencils: Yellow Ochre, Goldenrod, Burnt Ochre, Chocolate, Kelp Green, Marine Green, Black

Instructions:
For card base, use Antique Linen to make a 4-1/4” x 5-1/2” top folding card.  Cut Natural White 4-1/16” x 5- 5/16” and emboss top and bottom edges with embossing folder.  Stamp sentiment on right side as shown.  Add trim with Scor-tape and add mat to card base with pop dots.

On Solar White Cardstock with Onyx Black Ink stamp Dahlia Cluster Image, 2 small leaves and 1 medium leave.  Color all images with pencils.  Die cut leaves with matching dies and fussy cut flower image.  Add to card as shown by gluing leaves and then adding flowers over them with pop dots.  Add pearls and twine bow.


 

23 comments:

  1. This is just stunning! I don't have words to say how much I love this! Well done!

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  2. Oh how absolutely stunning Kathy!! I love your gorgeous coloring with the prisma pencils and your elegant design against the embossed white!!
    Miss you gf!!
    hugs,
    Chris

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  3. Beautiful, such lovely coloring and like the embossed borders to go with it!

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  4. Wow...This is stunning. Your coloring is just wonderful.

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  5. This is just so elegant! I love the embossed white panel...that flirty yellow dahlia just leaps off the front of the card. That sweet twine bow is the perfect accent. Another incredibly gorgeous creation!

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  6. A really delightful image Kathy and such a pretty card.

    It's lovely to see you at Allsorts challenge this week, thanks so much for joining in.

    B x

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  7. Beautiful card!!!Awesome work!!!

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  8. This is so beautiful Kathy. Thanks for sharing your favourite things with us at Allsorts this week
    x catherine

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  9. Stunning....I love these colours that you chose for the Dahlia, amazingly coloured in:) x
    hugs Nikki x

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  10. Beautiful image , love what you did with it......Lis

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  11. This card is out of this world beautiful!!! I sooooo love this card!!!!

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  12. I love the colors you used! Very classy!

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  13. What a gorgeous card!! Beautifully colored!!

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  14. I love how simple this card looks, but I can see all the detail work you've put into it. The flowers really POP on the white background, and it's just lovely. Thanks SO MUCH for sharing this in our challenge, Kathy. Your cards brighten up my day and lift my spirits...without fail. You are a blessing!
    Karen
    Word Art Wednesday

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  15. Kathy I love this elegantly beautiful card!

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  16. Fabulous creation, thank you for joining Allsorts challenge, good luck.
    Happy crafting
    Tracy x

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  17. Stunning card Kathy, your colouring is awesome. Cathy x

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  18. Wow from me too, a really stunning card! Thanks for sharing with us at NMWC
    Claire xx

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  19. Gorgeous card. Love the image and sentiment. Thank you for sharing and joining us at NMWC. Hugs, Velma

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  20. Somehow, I missed seeing this design earlier, but it, too is so gorgeous in its clean lines, and understated elegance. I feel another case coming on. I really HAVE to get my hands on this collection.

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Thank you for blessing me with your sweet comments!