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

Nursing is a work of the heart.

Good morning! I have a card to share using the adorable "Little Nurse Kathy"...I just love this image! She's colored with pencils and I've added a sentiment especially for my friend who is leaving the unit to take a new job. She has one of the biggest hearts ever, so this sentiment was perfect! She will be missed!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Little Nurse Kathy" Digital Set

Ink: Printer

Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Pink Pirouette and Real Red CS

Embellies: Spare Parts Mini Brads

Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Gina Marie Designs Dies, Foam Tape

I really think the detail of the die adds a lot to a clean and simple card; here's a close up:

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here. There is still time to play along with this week's sketch; see the details here...we would love to see your interpretation!

Always Fun Challenges: CAS
Crafting From the Heart: Anything Goes
Through the Craft Room Door: Anything Goes

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

happy easter

Good morning! I have an Easter card to share today; this image actually has coordinating birthday sentiments but I think it's fun for Easter too! I've colored the image with pencils and accented the dots and her eyelids with glitter. I kept it clean and simple and went with one of my favorite "stand-by" layouts. I've added a sentiment, ribbon, and pearls for embellishment.

I have a tip to share! Sometimes the patterned paper will show through the ribbon; see the right side of the photo, you can see the dots. Now check the left side...no dots!  Simply cut a piece of cardstock the width of the ribbon, add a touch of glue, and slide it under the ribbon. It's a quick and easy fix and makes the finished card look more polished.

Here's a close-up of the finished card:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birthday Suit Birdbrain" Digital Set
Sentiment: Stampendous
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and Harvest Gold CS, Doodle Bug Sweet Spots CS
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, PTI Ribbon, Queen and Co. Pearls
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, SU! Punch, Foam Tape

Challenges entered:

AAA Cards: #87 Shiny Spring
Crafty Catz: #365 Anything Goes (optional twist of Easter)
Crafty Friends: #55 Animals or Birds
Cute Card Thursday: #472 Easter
Dragonfly Journeys: #89 How Egg-citing!
Little Red Wagon: #388 Egg-cellent!
Mustard Seed: Easter
Ribbon Girl: Anything Goes (use ribbon)
Sweet Stampin': Mellow Yellow

Thank you 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:

Bloom Where You're Planted

Good morning! I have a Spring-y card to share using the adorable Hamlet PigWit...I couldn't resist coloring these beautiful flowers! It has been cold, wet, and dreary here. Is anyone else ready for Spring? I've used some pretty Doodlebug papers...they seem to be my favorites lately...love the colors and pretty patterns...they make me happy! I've embellished simply with pink bling and the sketch is from Paper Craft Crew.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hamlet PigWit in the Planter" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Lovely Lady CS, Doodlebug Patterned Papers
Embellie: Kaisercraft Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, SU! Punch (oval), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!  Also there is still time to play along with this week's sketch challenge, you can see some samples and the details here.

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments: #176 Any Sentiment, Except for Birthday
Come and Get It: Spring Time
Crafty Cardmakers: #185 Spring into Spring
Cutie Pie Challenge: #109 Dies and Digis
Dragonfly Dreams: Girly with Die Cut/Punch
Modsquad: Plant Kindness
Mustard Seed Faith: Any Shade of Yellow
Ooh La La Creations: #225 Layer it Up
Paper Craft Crew: Sketch #236

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain

Good morning! I have a card to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains. I just love the sayings in this set...this particular one speaks to me!

I've used this week's sketch, #167. There's still time to play along; you can get the details here, along with plenty of inspiration from the DT. I've colored the birdbrain with pencils and added a touch of glitter to her eyelids. I went CAS and added some jelly bean paper as an accent.

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Chocolate Bunny Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer, Signo Black Gel Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Dark Chocolate CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop"
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

Here's more inspiration from the DT...I always love to see what they come up with! I'd love to see what you come up with too!

Challenges entered:

Addicted to Stamps: Easter #144
The Paper Players: CAS #336

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

FTHS March Blog Hop

Good morning!  It's time for the From the Heart Stamps March Blog Hop...our theme this month is "Spring".  Are you ready for it? I know I am! (Both the hop and spring...lol!)

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter 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 won't miss anything?

Today I have used Prickles Says Hello and paired him with some springy colors and floral paper. He is colored with pencils and I've embellished simply with a button/banner combo.

*I do want to mention that this is a previously posted card.  I had surgery last week and am now home and recovering. Since I really wanted to participate in the hop, I had to visit my archives. The "Spring" theme really speaks to me right now...a new beginning and a new lease on life...God is good!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Prickles Says Hello" Digital Stamp Set
Ink: Printer, Black Pen
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, SU! Yo-Yo Yellow CS, PTI True Black CS, American Crafts Patterned Paper
Embellies: PTI Button/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities

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, March 12th at 6 a.m. and the winner will be announced on Wednesday, March 15th.

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Balloon

Good morning!  I've got a CAS Birthday card to share using one of my favorite Birdbrains.  Don't you just love his expression?  Kind of how I feel when my birthday rolls around!  LOL

The image is colored with pencils and I've added Glossy Accents to the balloon. Dies are from Lawn Fawn, I love how they add that "extra" touch to the edge. I finished it off with some enamel dots.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Hawaiian Shores and Orange Zest CS, My Mind's Eye Patterned Paper
Embellies: My Mind's Eye Enamel Dots, Ranger Glossy Accents
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here...they are sure to inspire you!

Challenges entered:

Come and Get it Challenges: It's in the Male
Cut It Up: #116 Birthday Cards
Inky Chicks: Happy Birthday
Make My Monday: Birds
Moving Along With the Times: #39 For a Man
Sunday Stamps: Sketch #146

Tuesday Throwdown: Things with Wings

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Birdbrain Conversation Hearts

Good morning!  I've got a fun Valentine to share using one of Faith's adorable Birdbrains!  The image is colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  The sketch is Freshly Made Sketches #274...I thought it was perfect since it really lets the image shine!

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Conversation Hearts" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Raspberry Fizz CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellie: Art Glitter in "Polar Bear"
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone

Please check out this week's FTHS Sketch Challenge, along with the DT's lovely creations...they are sure to inspire you!

Challenge entered:

Freshly Made Sketches: Sketch #274

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

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 August Blog Hop

Good morning; it's time for From the Heart Stamps August Blog Hop!  Our theme is "Use Your Stash"; sounds fun, right?!

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 the FTHS Store.  Plus, one lucky commentor on the FTHS Blog has a chance to win a $15 voucher!

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 don't miss anything?

I've used Party Hat Birdbrain; she's colored with pencils and accented with glitter.  Don't you just love the look on her face?  She's a hoot!  I've done some simple layering and embellished with a twine/button combo.  

Old Stash: Twine, Buttons
New Stash: Doodlebug Paper, Gina Marie Designs Die (I love how the x's coordinate with the twine/button.)

Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Party Hat Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: B.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold CS, SU! Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Martha Stewart Crystal Fine Glitter, Doodlebug Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Gina Marie Designs Die (circle), 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, August 7th at 6:00 a.m. EST.  Winners will be posted at From the Heart Stamps on Wednesday, June 10th.

Challenges entered:

4 Crafty Chicks: Favorite Designer (Doodlebug patterned paper because the it makes me smile!  Plus, I love the color palettes and the coordinating extras like buttons, enamel dots, etc.)
Hannah and Friends: Animals
Hand Stamped Sentiments: Sketch #243

Tuesday Throwdown: Happy Birthday
Watercooler Wednesday: Jean's "B" Theme Challenge (bird, birthday, balloons, button, banner)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Don't Worry Be Hippie!

Good morning!  I have a card to share using one of Faith's newer Birdbrains...isn't she groovy?  I've used one of my favorite color palettes...yellow and pink with a bit of blue, green, and orange added to coordinate with the patterned paper.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some glitter "shadow" to her eyelids.  The sketch is an old one from Paper Craft Crew; I've done some simple layering and added buttons/floss for embellishing.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Hippie Chick" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, SU! Daffodil Delight and Pink Passion CS, Doodlebug Patterned Paper
Embellies: Doodlebug Glitter, Doodlebug Buttons/DMC Floss
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, SU! Oval Punch, Gina Marie Designs Dies (circles), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the From the Heart Stamps DT's creations here.  Also, you still have time to play along with the current sketch challenge...check it out here.

Challenges entered:

Aud Sentiments Challenge Blog: Anything Goes + A Sentiment
A Gem of a Challenge: Animals
Craft Your Passion: Always Anything Goes
The Crafter's Cafe: CAS
Simon Says Stamp: Things With Wings (showcasing Doodlebug, patterned paper and buttons)

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Bee Happy Birdbrain

Good morning! I have a clean and simple card to share using one of Faith's newer Birdbrains (it is FREE in her shop!).  I've colored her with pencils and accented the bee's wings and her eyelids with glitter.  I've done some simple layering and embellished with a button and snippet of ribbon.  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, PTI Stamper's Select and True Black CS, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Art Glitter in "Angel Dust", Doodlebug Glitter (yellow), Doodlebug Button/DMC Floss, Gingham Ribbon (stash)
Extras: Prismas/Goo Gone, Foam Tape

The From the Heart Stamps team is taking a summer vacation, so the current sketch challenge will run until July 17th...you have plenty of time to play along!  Check out the details here.

Challenges entered:

Addicted to CAS: Fly
A Snowflake's Promise: Summer
Clean and Simple on Sunday: Black, White & One Color
Crafty Boots: Summer Time
Paperminutes: Feathers
Stamping Sensations (June): Feature a Creature
The Ribbon Girl: June Any Image Challenge
Try it on Tuesday: I Believe I Can Fly

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Sending sandy hugs & salty kisses.

Good morning!  The start of the new week brings a new sketch from From the Heart Stamps; along with the sketch there is a twist..."Gratitude Card".  Here's the sketch:

Yep, I bet you are thinking that I didn't follow the sketch...or the twist....  I tried to follow the sketch; I had banners cut of all shapes, colors, and sizes but I just couldn't get the 3 vertical elements to look good.  I ended up rotating my card base and changing the layout.  Do you notice the graph paper background on the sketch?  I even used graph paper!  I loved the way it pulled in the blue from the color challenge I was incorporating.  (Before I decided to rotate the card base, the background lined up perfectly with the graph paper used on the image panel.  Even though my OCD kicked into overdrive when I changed it, I just went with it anyway...yes, it was tough!  LOL)  I've embellished simply with some blue crystals.  Here's the full card:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Sea Turtle Beach" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, Graph Paper, PTI New Leaf, Winter Wisteria, Royal Velvet, and Raspberry Fizz CS
Embellies: MAMBI Bling
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Gina Marie Designs Dies (banner, heart), Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Brown Sugar: Photo Inspiration

Cardz 4 Galz: Summer Fun
Chocolate Baroque: Challenge #23 Color

Crafty Addicts: Anything Goes/Summertime
Cut It Up: Sun and Surf
Pile It On: Old, New, Blue (old=graph paper, new=Gina Marie Designs dies, blue=bling)
Sisterhood of Crafters: Summer Fun
Stamping Sensations: Feature a Creature
Sweet Stampin': 3 or More Layers

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

Nerd Boy Balloon

Good morning and Happy Memorial Day!  In addition to remembering your loved ones, I hope you are able to celebrate the holiday with family and friends.  We have a new sketch for you at From the Heart Stamps, along with a new twist "Show Off Your Coloring Skills"; here's the sketch:

I would have done a 1 layer card with a colored image in the right lower corner, but since I'm without a printer right now (thank goodness for the printing service at the library!) I had to improvise and make use of the images I have printed and waiting to be colored.  I have several printed on a page and I would have needed to pre-plan the layout, so I did the next best thing...cut a hole so I could slip my image between the layers and let it peek out.  It worked!  Faith's adorable new image is colored with pencils and I've added some Glossy Accents to his glasses...I really do need to remember to use this more often...love the raised shine!  I've embellished with banners, a button, and some twine.  Here's a close-up:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Nerd Boy Balloon" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select CS, Simple Stories Patterned Paper
Embellie: Ranger Glossy Accents, PTI Button, Divine Twine
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Lawn Fawn Dies

Please check out the rest of the DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Challenges entered:

Cards and More: Let's Use Lots of Color
Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
Pile It On: Tic Tac Toe (plus at lease 1 other challenge)
Tuesday Throwdown: For a Child

Thank you for stopping by!

Angela

Let it snow!

Good morning!  We have a new challenge for you from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight Silvi has chosen a Color Combo!  She would like to see Red, Green, and White/Cream...sounds fun!

I immediately thought of Christmas and used one of Faith's Birdbrains that I already had printed.  The image is colored with pencils and I've added some glittery "eye shadow".  The sketch is from Mojo Monday; I've done some simple layering and embellished with a glittery snowflake and sentiment.  I think the Birdbrain looks a bit disgruntled at the prospect of snow...the same way I feel!  Here's a close-up: 

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Birdbrain Winter Scarf" Digital Set
Sentiment: SU!
Ink: Printer, Memento Tuxedo Black
Paper: G.P.110 CS, PTI Stamper's Select and New Leaf CS, Lawn Fawn Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellie: Martha Stewart "Lemon Drop" Glitter
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, MFT "Let it Snow" Die-namics, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the Ruby's Rainbow DT creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps Mid-week Inspiration Post here; remember there's still time to play along with this week's Sketch Challenge!

Challenges entered:

52 Christmas Card Countdown: Little Christmas Critters
A Snowflake's Promise: Anything Goes w/ Christmas/Winter 
Crafty Calendar Challenge: Things with Wings 
Mojo Monday: Sketch #449

Thanks for stopping by!

Angela

Inner Tube Birdbrain

Good morning!  It's time for a new challenge from the ladies at Ruby's Rainbow; for this fortnight, Neva is challenging us to "Use a Transparent Element".  Fun!

I used a Birdbrain and this week's From the Heart Stamps sketch for my card.  My transparent element is clouds, die cut from recycled packaging.  I've colored the image with pencils and added some glitter to the inner tube and her eyelids.  The sun is die cut from sparkly CS, and the clouds are die cut from felt and acetate packaging.  I've added some ribbon and a few buttons for embellishing.  Here's a close-up of the embellishing:

Image: From the Heart Stamps "Inner Tube Birdbrain" Digital Set
Ink: Printer
Paper: G.P. 110 CS, PTI Harvest Gold and Hibiscus Burst, Echo Park Patterned Paper, Doodlebug Sugar Coated CS
Embellies: Martha Stewart Glitter in "Lemon Drop" (eye shadow), Doodlebug Glitter (white, inner tube), Doodlebug Buttons/DMC Floss, PTI Grosgrain Ribbon (Hibiscus Burst)
Extras: Prismas/Crayolas/Goo Gone, Spellbinders Nestabilities, Foam Tape

Please check out the rest of the Ruby's Rainbow DT's creations here, along with the challenge details.  We do hope you will play along!

Please check out the From the Heart Stamps midweek inspiration post here, along with the sketch here.

Challenges entered:

Cardz 4 Galz: Include a Button or 2 or More
Crafty Calendar: Things with Wings 
Die Cuttin' Divas: Water Safety
Jo's Scrap Shack: Anything Goes
Melonheadz Friends: Make it Sparkle
Polkadoodles: Things with Wings
The Crazy Challenge: 3 Layers or More
The Pencil Case: Summer Colors (Prismas/Crayolas)

Thank you 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