FTHS May Blog Hop

Good morning! It's time for the May From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop...our theme this month is "CASE It". Each team member will be showcasing a card CASE-d (copy and share everything) from another teammate.

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win the image of their choice from the FTHS Store. We are also having a link-up contest with this hop. We invite you to pick one of the FTHS DT members and "CASE" one of their cards and add it to the linky collection by Sunday, May 7th. Everyone who enters will be entered into a random drawing; one lucky winner will receive 3 images of choice from the store!

If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps, you are in the right place; if not, why don't you start there so you don't miss anything?

Today I am CASE-ING my teamie Brenda. Let me tell you, I really had fun going through her blog roll to find a card! I found out that Brenda crafts a lot of cards (I have no idea how she is so productive!) and I had a hard time choosing! I went way back to October 21, 2015...check out her post here.

I went with the same image, "Hamlet PigWit Pig Out", pastel colors, and layout. I've colored Hamlet with pencils and dotted his eyes with a black gel pen. Patterned papers are from Echo Park.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hamlet PigWit Pig Out" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Raspberry Fizz CS, Echo Park Patterned Paper
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping with us. The hop will end Sunday, May 7th at 6 a.m. EST. Winners will be posted on the FTHS Blog on Wednesday, May 9th.

Challenges entered:

Crafty Friends: #56 Anything Goes
Seize the Birthday: Anything Goes

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS April Blog Hop

Good morning! It's time for the April From the Heart Stamps Blog Hop...our theme this month is "I'm No Spring Chicken". I'm really feeling this theme...I just had a birthday! More about that later....

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commentor will be selected on each blog (and the FTHS blog!) to win their image of choice from the FTHS Store!

If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps, you are in the right place; if not, why don't you start there so you don't miss anything?

Today I've used Bee Happy Birdbrain...the flowers just shout "Spring" to me!  She's colored with pencils...no glittery eyelids today, I didn't want the loose glitter sticking to the window panel! (I must confess it was really hard to step away from the glitter! LOL) I used the sketch from Sweet Sketch Wednesday and made a shaker card filled with assorted sequins. I've used vellum for the panels (because I didn't want to cover up the pretty plaid paper!) and secured it with mini brads. There's just something fun about a shaker card...I need to make one more often!

Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Bee Happy Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Passion Pink CS, PTI Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper, The Paper Studio Vellum, Acetate
Embellies: Assorted Sequins (Bunny Bytes Designs, Craft Medley, and Pretty Pink Posh), Spare Parts Mini Brads, Satin Ribbon (scrap from stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's to see her fabulous creation!

Our hop will end Sunday, April 9th at 6 a.m., and the winners will be announced Wednesday, April 13th.

Challenges entered:

613 Avenue Create: #196 Anything Goes/Optional Twist Anything Spring
Crafty Gals Corner: #116 Anything Goes
Pile It On!: #129 Interactive Card
Sweet Sketch Wednesday: Sketch #109 

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

About the birthday.... I turned 50! A friend is a photographer and wanted to do a photo shoot; I wanted my kids to have a pretty picture of their mom, so I went for it. We had so much fun!  I learned about lighting, etc...photography is really interesting, I would love to take some classes. Here is one of my favorite shots:

FTHS February Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop...that's right, we are back!  Our theme this month is "Love and Friendship".

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog (and the FTHS Blog!) to win their image of choice from the FTHS Store!

If you have arrived from From the Heart Stamps you are in the right place; if not, why don't you start there so that you won't miss anything?

I have used "Hello Snowman" today; we received 15 inches of snow last week, so this adorable image was the perfect choice for me!  He is colored with pencils and embellished with a touch of glitter.  The sketch is from Try Stampin' on Tuesday.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hello Snowman" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: PTI Stamper's Select CS, G.P 110 CS, SU! Ballet Blue CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper,
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Snow Glitter"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to see her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, February 5th at 6 a.m.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, February 8th.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes
Creates and Makes: Anything Goes w/ Twist of "Winter Blues"
Try Stampin' on Tuesday: Sketch

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS June Blog Hop

Good morning; it's time for From the Heart Stamps June Blog Hop!  We have a fun and unique hop for you this month; every image is new and each designer was able to request a theme for Faith to design.  How fun is that?!?! 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win the featured image on that blog!

In addition to the images offered on each blog, one very lucky hopper will be able to work with Faith to create an image!  When you comment here, please include what kind of image you would like if you win.

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything?

Have courage and be kind...Cinderella  Wise words to live by!  When I saw the set(s) that Faith designed for me, I wasn't sure what route I would go with my "Glamour Birdbrain", but when I saw this sentiment I knew I had to use it and the shoes to match!  I Googled "Cinderella" for reference and decided to use her dress colors on my card...it's a bit "Tiffany-esque"!  On point with the "Glamour Girl" theme!

The image is colored with pencils; her bow is black in reference to the black choker Cinderella wears.  Of course, I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  (I had asked for lashes on my image, not only did I get them but I got eye liner too!  Love!)  I've done some simple layering and embellished with Swarovski flatbacks.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Glamour Birdbrain" Digital Set
***Check out the companion set "Glamour Girl Accessories"!
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black CS, Bazill Bling CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Crystal"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, June 12th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, June 15th.

Challenges entered:

Alphabet Challenge: G for Girly
Aud Sentiments: Anything Goes (+ a sentiment)
Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes
Crafting for all Seasons: Make it Girly
Deep Ocean Challenge: Our Furry/Feathered Friends
Pile It On: Tic-Tac-Toe (stripes, die cut, bird)

The Crafty Addicts: Anything Goes/Bling it On
Try Stampin' -Or Not- On Tuesday: Sketch

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS May Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps May Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Pigging Out"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

We are having a little twist this month!  Some of our designers will be adding ribbons to their projects; as you hop along, count how many designers used ribbon on their projects.  Email your answer to Faith (faith@fromtheheartstamps.com) for a chance to win a $15 voucher to the FTHS store!

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything?

I used Faith's adorable new image "Harriet PigWit Mud Bath", along with this week's sketch and kept it clean, simple, and monochromatic.  I've embellished simply with tiny Swarovski flatback crystals.  Here's a close-up:

Here's the sketch:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Harriet PigWit Mud Bath" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Designer Series Paper in Pink Pirouette
Embellies: Swarovski "AB" Flatback Crystals 
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Corner Chomper

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Blog Hop Sale!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, May 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, May 11th.

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: Animal + A Sentiment
Crafty Friends: All Things Cute

Angela

FTHS "Sweet Treat" April Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps April Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Sweet  Treat"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

We are having a little twist this month!  Some of our designers will be adding sparkly sequins to their projects; as you hop along, count how many sequins were used on all the cards.  Email your answer to Faith (faith@fromtheheartstamps.com) for a chance to win a $15 voucher to the FTHS store!

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything?

I chose the image Monster Sundae and colored it with pencils.  I've used one of my favorite clean and simple "go to" layouts to keep the focus on the adorable image.  For embellishing I've added a bit of organdy ribbon and...some sequins!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Monster Sundae" Digital Image
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Fine Linen and Tropical Teal CS, Bo Bunny Patterned Paper
Embellies: Bunny Bytes Designs Sequins, Organdy Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Sunday, April 10th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, April 13th.

Thank you for hopping along with us!

Angela

FTHS March Blog Hop...CASE It!

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps March Blog Hop; our theme this month is "CASE It"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything? 

This month we were challenged to CASE a card from our teammate...I am CASEing Ruth!  While the definition of CASE is to Copy and Share Everything, this was a challenge to create a card based on our teammate's style; instead of an exact replica, we were to use bits and pieces for inspiration.  As I looked through Ruth's FTHS creations I took note of her particular style...this is what I noted:

-Stitching

-Shaped cards

-Monochromatic

-Pearls

-Glitter

-Charms

-Vibrant coloring

-More cardstock, less patterned paper

What a fun challenge!  I was drawn to this, this, this, and this.  I love Ruth's use of white space and of course, the glitter!  I also have a huge stash of charms and thought it would be a great opportunity to use one.

The image is colored with pencils and doused with a liberal amount of glitter.  For embellishing I've cut 1/8" strips of Sookwang tape, applied them to the edges, and let the glitter fly!  Haha...not joking it was (is) everywhere!  I pulled out some twine and an Easter basket charm and...stopped myself from adding them!  With the glitter overload it just wasn't working on this card...I left if really clean and simple with lots of white space.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Easter Egg Birdbrains" Digital Set

Ink: Printer

Paper: PTI Stamper's Select

Embellie: Art Glitter in Polar Bear, Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Sookwang Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, March 7th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, March 9th.

Thank you for hopping along with us!

Angela

Project 100 Snowmen Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps February Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Project 100 Snowmen"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything? 

We were challenged to create a card using one of Faith's "Project 100 Snowmen" images...this was such a fun theme since I happen to love snowmen!  For my card today I have used the adorable  "Snowman Valentine".   The image is colored with pencils and I've layered it with die cuts and foam tape to create a shaker card.  (Note to self: It's a good idea to look up a tutorial instead of "winging it" when trying a new technique!  LOL  I had paper and dies all over the place...next time I try one of these it will go much quicker!)  The beads are from SU!...I have had them in my stash for years and never used them...I'm really glad I  found them; surprisingly they were right where I thought they were!  LOL  I had planned to embellish with hearts, but I went with snowflakes and Swarovski flatback crystals.  The "snowy" paper and snowflakes are reminiscent of the blizzard we had earlier this week!  The sketch I used is from Die Cuttin' Divas.  Here are some detail close-ups:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Snowman Valentine" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Baja Breeze CS, PTI Pure Poppy CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Papers, The Paper Studio Glitter CS, PTI Acetate

Embellies: Swarovski Flatback Crystals in "Light Siam", SU! Beads

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities and Snowflake Die, Lawn Fawn Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, February 8th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, February 10th.

Challenge entered: 

A Snowflakes Promise: Christmas/Winter

As You Like It Challenge: Favorite, One or Multi Layer (I tend to go with multi layer as I havn't really mastered CAS.  I like the definition that comes with matting your layers too.)

Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes

Crafty Cardmakers: Punches and/or Dies

Crafty Girls Creations: Anything Goes

Craft Your Passion: Anything Goes

Deep Ocean Challenge: Winter Wonderland

Die Cuttin' Divas: Sketch

If You Give a Crafter a Cookie: Photo Inspiration

Thank you for hopping along with us!

Angela

Birthday Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps December Blog Hop; our theme this month is "Birthdays"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.  

We were challenged to create a birthday card related to our birth month...we would like each of you to guess which month that is!  After you've completed the hop, email your answers to Faith for the chance to win a $15 FTHS voucher.  We would also like to challenge you to create a birthday card and link up here for the chance to win a $10 FTHS voucher...you have until January 3, 2016 to enter!

For my card today I have used the adorable  "Five Party Birds". The image is colored with pencils and I've layered the card base with white vellum and a white embossed panel (sheet music for the birds to sing "Happy Birthday"); I've embellished simply with a vellum strip and twill.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Five Party Birds" Digital Image

Ink: Printer

Paper: Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury CS, PTI Vellum

Embellie: White Twill

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Sizzix "Sheet Music" Embossing Folder, Foam Tape

By looking at my card, can you guess what month I was born in?  I will give you a few hints:

1. I live in Iowa, so by the time my birthday rolls around I am praying for warm weather and the sound of the birds.

2. I have had birthdays where the weather is warm, or birthdays where the ground was covered with snow.

3. My birth month has 5 letters in it.

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, December 7th at 6:00 a.m.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, December 9th.

Challenges entered:

Cards in Envy: Put Some Extra Layers On
Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
Crafting With an Attitude: Anything Goes
Everybody Art Challenge: Music Note Paper (embossed)

Thanks for stopping by and hopping along!

Angela

From the Heart Stamps November Blog Hop: CAS and Over the Top

Good morning!  It's time for From the Heart Stamps November Blog Hop; our theme this month is "CAS and Over the Top"...hop along for some fabulous inspiration from the DT!

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry.  One random commentor will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from Faith's store.  

 If you have arrived from the From the Heart Stamps blog you are in the right place, if not why don't you start at the From the Heart Stamps blog so that you don't miss anything.  We were challenged to make 2 cards this month...one "clean and simple" and the other "over the top".  Here's my CAS card:

I choose one of Faith's adorable snowmen, Blowing Kisses, and used the sketch from the Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog. For my CAS version, I kept it really simple with clean lines, minimal layering, a touch of glitter on the red heart, and just a single snowflake for embellishing.  Next up is my Over the Top card:

Here are the changes I have made for my Over the Top version:

1. Downsized the image and added a sentiment.
2. Printed an extra image so I could pop up the hat, gloves, nose and foot for added dimension.
3. Colored the hat and gloves a bit darker than the CAS version, to help balance the addition of the red.
3. In addition to glitter on the heart, I have added glitter to the hat and gloves.  (I've used 3 kinds of glitter!)
4. I've added red to the aqua/white color scheme.
5. I've added another background layer, and matted all layers for definition.
6. I've added 2 extra snowflakes.

Here is a detail shot of the image panel:

Image: FTHS "Blowing Kisses" Digital Image
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110, Gina K. Designs Pure Luxury. PTI Pure Poppy, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitters-Crystal Fine, "Sugar Cube", and "Candy Apple"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Spellbinder's Snowflake Dies, Foam Tape

Now head on over to Brenda's blog to check out her fabulous creation!

Thanks for hopping along with us today; the hop will end on Monday, November 9th at 6:00 a.m.  Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps blog on Wednesday, November 11th.

Challenges entered:

A Snowflake's Promise: Christmas or Winter Theme 
Cheerful Sketches Challenge Blog: Sketch

Dream Valley Challenges: Use the Color Blue
Try it on Tuesday: Lots of Layers

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela