Heart Song Designs Sketch - April 10, 2011

Howdy y'all! Are you ready for a new Heart Song Designs sketch? You can see the sketch over on the Heart Song Inspirations blog as well as the gorgeous work the rest of the Design Team created today.

I actually turned the sketch around so I could use this adorable Sleeping Kitty image. I used the cool new Copic Texturizing technique from Technique Junkies on the kitty, and then sponged some Antique Linen distress ink around the edges.

I used some crochet flowers that Leah had sent to me several years ago - how perfect are those with this image?? The last thing I did was to add some bakers twine on the edge of the image as my homage to the yarn balls.

Why don't you play along with the sketch challenge today? You could win a free digi just for creating a card with today's sketch at the Heart Song Inspirations blog.

Stamps: Sleeping Kitty from Heart Song Designs
Ink: Antique Linen distress
CS: Brocade Blue, White, Making Memories patterned paper
Other: bakers twine, Copic markers, sponge, crochet flowers
Technique Junkies technique: Copic Texturizing (April/May 2011)

Weeds and Wildflowers

I tried something fun and new for this card. See the coral and olive blocks? That's the Foam Stamping Technique from Technique Junkies, and I really like this effect. Think of all the color possibilities!

I stamped Class Act's Dandelions Etc. silhouette over the colored blocks and then stamped the sentiment to the side. I think the colored blocks were still a little wet because that side of the sentiment is a little skewed. That's part of the charm of a hand-stamped card, right? :-)

I hope you have a wonderful weekend! TGIF!!

Stamps: Dandelions Etc. (Class Act - Chapel Road division)
Ink: Cameo Coral, Olive, Tuxedo Black Memento
CS: Cameo Coral, White
Other: May Arts ribbon, Scallop Diamond Edge Punch (EK Success)
TJ Technique: Foam Stamping

Rose Bear with Wild Orchid flowers

Ohhhhhhh............... I'm in love. Remember the new flowers from I Brake for Stamps that I was squealing about last week? I finally worked up the nerve to *gasp* USE them on a card. Ohhhhhhhhhh........... how perfect are these flowers with this Woodland Nymph Bear from I Brake for Stamps??

I used the new SCS sketch for this card, colored the bear with Copic markers, and used the Out of the Box technique (from Technique Junkies). I found some pretty botanical papers and distressed the edges, added the ribbon, and then I added the flowers. Ohhhhhh....... me likey! Now I need MORE flowers!!! :-)

You can save 10% when you place your order at I Brake for Stamps. Just use this code - SAVE10HOLLY - when you check out, easy peasy. BTW - if you've been eyeing those cool Grand Nestabilities, they are on sale for 30% off right now using GRAND as the coupon code. Only one coupon code is allowed per order, so place one for the Grand Nestabilities and then another one for the stamps and flowers. Nope, I'm not enabling, am I?? Hee hee hee!

Shimmery Pink Floral Collage

You probably know by now that I am totally in love with all the collage stamps over at I Brake for Stamps. This one is no exception. This lovely Fleur Hydrangea Collage is colored with the Pencilled Twinks technique from Technique Junkies, and I added some little white pearls to the centers. The blue around the flower is done by simply sponging some blue ink around the edges of the collage.

I morphed the Pencilled Twinks technique by using Tutu Pink Creative Inspirations Paint (also found at I Brake for Stamps). You can see the gorgeous shimmer here:

I've had a busy night of cooking (lasagna from scratch!) and cleaning and blogging, so I'll keep this short and sweet. Head on over to I Brake for Stamps and check out their gorgeous stamps, the wonderful Creative Inspirations Paint, and the awesome new Wild Orchid Flowers. Use this coupon code - SAVE10HOLLY - and you can save 10% off your order. Happy Shopping!

Doily Hat Collage

Isn't this collage image from I Brake for Stamps just dreamy? I used the Pulled Reinkers technique from Technique Junkies with this Spring Bonnet Collage, and colored in the ribbon and the butterfly with some purple Copic markers. I wanted a soft, feminine feel for this card, so I added some silk ribbon and some paper doilies behind the collage.

Have you seen all the gorgeous new flowers that are in the IBFS store?? Oh my heavens! I just got my order and I'm in love. These flowers are sooooooo pretty and I've been petting them since I ripped open my package. LOL I'm off to go create something so I can add some of these flowers to it. Have a great evening!

Heart Song Designs Sketch - April 3, 2011

Good morning! Are you having a great weekend? I am playing along with the Sketches with Heart on the Heart Song Inspiration blog today. For this card, I've colored this sweet Picket Fence Tulips digi with Copic markers and added some cute little buttons at the bottom.

You can check out the sketch as well as what all the designers have created with it over on the Heart Song Inspirations blog. If you're waiting to see who won the entire new April release, the winner will be chosen today and posted soon. Just a little reminder that if you buy the entire April bundle, you can save $6. :-)

Enjoy your Sunday!

Spring Showers Blog Hop (New HSD Releases!)

Welcome to the Heart Song Designs Spring Showers Blog Hop! If you have come here from Lauren's blog, then you are on the right track. If not, please start at the Heart Song Inspirations blog so you don't miss any of the fabulous artwork with the NEW releases from Heart Song Designs!

Yes, you read that right. Heart Song Designs will have new releases on the first of every month, and you're going to LOVE what is being released today. Cupcakes, flowers, another cute bunny, birds and bees, an Easter cross, and the prettiest little parasol you ever saw are available from Heart Song Designs starting today. You can save $6 when you buy the entire release bundle - that is an awesome deal!

Aren't those images fabulous? I was immediately drawn to the yummy looking cupcakes and I created this fun and spring-y card.

I used this week's Sweet Stop Sketch for the layout, colored the cupcakes with Copic markers, and added the fun little rosette in a soft yellow color. The cupcakes are easy to color; the only hard part is deciding what "flavors" you want them to be! LOL

Would you like to win this entire release? One randomly selected hopper that has commented on all of the DT's blogs will be chosen to win all of the new releases today! Make sure you comment on all of the blogs in today's hop including the Heart Song Inspirations blog for your chance to win. This hop will last two days (Friday and Saturday), so you have plenty of time to check out the blogs and enter your comments. You can see the entire list of blogs at the Heart Song Inspirations blog.

After you've left your comment here, please hop on over to Karen's blog to see her fabulous project! Enjoy!