Showing posts with label From the Heart Stamps. Show all posts
Showing posts with label From the Heart Stamps. Show all posts

Thursday, March 30, 2017

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps March Challenge

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Hello everyone! I hope that none of you has had the misfortune of catching the serious stomach flu bug that seems to be EVERYWHERE! My husband battled it for over a month and my body couldn't hold the germs back any longer. As such,my body finally succumbed to it. I haven't been this sick in close to 15 years. I was in bed close to two days straight and didn't eat for five. Even now I'm able to consume very little and as a result am extremely weak. It is bad enough that I was trying to catch up after my head cold from the week before but now...well, I'm not sure I'll ever catch up. My time is extremely limited on the computer and there is so much to do. All I can ask is for your patience if you are waiting to hear back from me.

Thankfully I had almost finished colouring my images for both FTHS and GSD progressive challenges beforehand so it was only a matter of putting the cards together and I am so grateful that I was able to as I'd hate to lose out on either of these amazing progressive challenges especially when FTHS just restarted.

Anyway, that is it for the update from me. Time to get on with showcasing my card for this month's challenge over at From the Heart Stamps (FTHS)! In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge. Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge. Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself. While you are there, have a look around. They have some really awesome images.

General Info:
  •  I have a new program for image colouring that I'd love to gush about but it will have to wait until I'm feeling better. I will say that it was soooo much fun colouring my image in. I'm in love with this new application but enough on that for now.
  • This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
  • I was inspired by an old From the Heart Stamps sketch for this card.


FRONT

Digital Image Details:
  • The image on the front, Lucky Lil Birdie, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
  • If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free. To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
  • This image was coloured digitally:
    •  The background was 'air-brushed'. 
    • The remainder was mostly 'watercoloured', with a bit of 'pencil' work and some 'markers'.

Digital Embellishments:
  • The are from two of my own kits.
  • The tag under the sentiment was created using a template from Marisa Lerin, a designer with Pixel Scrapper
  • The button string is an element from Sheila Reid, also with Pixel Scrapper.


INSIDE


OVERALL

Digital Sentiment Details:
  • The sentiment on the front and inside were created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Paper:

Digital Embellishments:
  • I have used basic shapes in Photoshop Elements to create matting in behind the image and the sentiment. 
  • I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:
 
Other challenges I hope to enter...
***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***

Well guys, that is it for this one. Time to get my Gerda card done so I'll see you all soon!

Until next time,

Sunday, February 26, 2017

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps February Challenge

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Hello everyone! I'm so pleased to say that Faith, the designer and owner of  From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) is feeling better and wanting to get the progressive stamp of the month challenge back up and running!

I'm so happy to be working with these amazing images again!

In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month (June 2016) or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge. Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge. Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself. While you are there, have a look around. They have some really awesome images.

General Info:
  • This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop). I will print it out and assemble it a later date.
  • For the front of my card, I used a sketch from From the Heart Stamps. I just love their sketches!

FRONT

Digital Image Details:
  • The image on the front,“Hogs and Kisses PigWit”, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
  • If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free. To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
  • This image was coloured digitally. Credits include:
FtHS_Hogs and Kisses PigWit Preview

Digital Embellishments:
  • The daisies on the front were created using a template from Kathryn Estry's Flower Factory kit obtained at Professional Scrap Designs.
  • The leaves were created using a template from Sheila Reid, a designer with Pixel Scrapper.

Digital Sentiment Details:

INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details:
  • This sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC. For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALL
Digital Paper:
  • The dotted paper is from the Bloom kit designed by Rachel Dickson from ComputerScrapbook.com, and is still available as a freebie.

Digital Embellishments:
  • I created and layered two basic square shapes to serve as matting in behind the image on the front and the sentiment on the inside. I also created one to serve as matting for the sentiment on the front. All these shapes were adjusted simply with bevels.
  •  I also created three lines and then adjusted them using a layer style from Shelby Kate Schmitz of graphicssoft.about.com.
  • I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth. These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:
 
Other challenges I hope to enter...
***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***

Well guys, that is it for this one. I've got tons of stuff to get done in the next couple days so I'll see you all later!

Until next time,

Wednesday, June 29, 2016

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps June Challenge

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Hello everyone!  I'm popping in today to post for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge and man was it close this time!  We lost our Internet on Tuesday night for a couple hours and the people at the company said our modem was registering as off line and that someone would have to come to the house and fix it -- Thursday--which is the last day of the challenge.  I hadn't even had the time to download the image (nor my image for Gerda) from my email account.  ACK!!!!  I tell you, boy was I in a panic.  Then miraculously, a couple hours later it was back.  I'm praying AND keeping my fingers crossed it will stay that way because the next two days are going to be so jam packed it will be a wonder if I make it out intact and still sane!  Anyway that is enough about me!  Time to get on with the reason for my post...
 
In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images. 


General Info: 
  • This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop).  I will print it out and assemble it a later date.


FRONT

Digital Image Details:
  • The image on the front, Ice Cream Lineup, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store. 
  • If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.  
  • This image was coloured digitally. Credits include:

FtHS_Ice Cream Lineup Preview

Digital Embellishments:
  • The brads are from the same new digi kit mentioned above (details below).

Digital Sentiment Details:
  • One I created.  It has been altered with a layer style from Heather Green, HG Designs.


INSIDE

Digital Sentiment Details: 
  • The sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

OVERALL 
Digital Paper Products: 
  • I have used a digital patterned paper for the background of the front and inside, and then a textured paper and a glitter paper for accents on the front. These papers, including the brads I used, are from the latest kit I have created which is going to be released next week during a special blog hop!  Sorry no peeksies as to what else is in the set until then.

Digital Embellishments: 
  • I have used basic shapes created in Photoshop Elements for matting in behind the image on the front and sentiment on the inside.
  • I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth.  These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering:
 

Other challenges I hope to enter...

 ***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***


Well guys, that is it for this one. I hope to finish my Gerda progressive challenge card tonight and get it posted before heading to bed.  Wish me luck! 

Until then,

Monday, May 30, 2016

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps May Challenge

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Hello everyone!  I'm back today to post for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge and just in the nick of time!
 
In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images.


General Info: 
  • This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a Mock Up (courtesy of Frisk Shop).  I will print it out and assemble it a later date.


FRONT
Digital Image Details:
  • The image on the front, Hamlet PigWit™ In the Planter, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
  • If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
  • This image was coloured digitally and with paper piecing.   Credits include:
    • Sky/Background Clouds (patterns):   Webtreats
    • I just grabbed some images on line to use for the pig's texture.

Digital Sentiment Details: 
  • The sentiment was created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Embellishments:
  • I have used a tag shape template for the base of my sentiment.  This template was purchased from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.
  • The pearls are from Janet Scott, also with Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE
Digital Sentiment Details: 
  • One I created to sort of match the front sentiment.

Digital Embellishments:
  • I have used a flower that was purchased as part of a limited time bundle from Design Cuts.  The original artist is Lisa Glanz.

OVERALL 
Digital Paper Products:
  • I used a digital paper overlay created by Paulette from Create with TLC (links above).  It was coloured to match the colours in my project.

Digital Embellishments: 
  • I have used basic shapes created in Photoshop Elements for matting in behind the image on the front and sentiment on the inside.
  • I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth.  These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering: 

Other challenges I hope to enter...

 ***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***
 
Well guys, that is it for this one. I've got lots going on behind the scenes and a new freebie and sponsorship tomorrow.  I hope to see you all again then!

Until next time,


Saturday, April 30, 2016

Card Design: From the Heart Stamps April Challenge

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Hello everyone!  Goodness, with how sick I was during the first half of April, I was really worried I wouldn't get my progressive cards done this month along with a set of papers for a challenge I'm sponsoring.  Although I've had to stay up until midnight every night for the last week, at least I managed to get my progressive cards done!  The first one is for the From the Heart Stamps (FTHS) progressive stamp of the month challenge.
 
In order to enter the FTHS progressive challenge, you must either have received the latest image by having participated in the previous month or you can buy the stamp for the current month's challenge.  Everyone who enters and follows the rules is a winner because you automatically get the stamp for the next month's challenge.  Stop by the site and check out the rules for yourself.  While you are there, have a look around.  They have some really awesome images.


General Info: 
  • This card has been created 100% digitally and then layered in a poster mockup (courtesy of Design Bolts).  I will print it out and assemble it a later date.


FRONT
Digital Image Details: 
  • The image on the front, Time to Bloom, is available for purchase over at From the Heart Stamps. Click on the title or on the watermark below to go to its location in the store.
  • If you missed out, you can still play along with the challenge by purchasing the image. Then you can enter the challenge and receive next month’s digi free. Alternatively, if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you'll receive the image for free.  To find the special code you need, be sure to check out the original post by clicking HERE.
  • This image was coloured digitally.
Stamp Preview by FromTheHeartStamps
 
Digital Sentiment Details: 

Digital Embellishments:
  • I have used a layered tag shape template for the base of my sentiment.  This template was purchased from Marisa Lerin, Pixel Scrapper.

INSIDE
Digital Image Details:
  • The pretty flowers used on either side of the sentiment were created by Paulette from Create with TLC.  For great freebies and inspiration be sure to click HERE to go to Paulette's blog and for awesome sets for purchase, click HERE to go to the home page of the store.

Digital Sentiment Details: 


OVERALL   
Digital Paper Products:
  • I used a digital paper from my A Matter of Time mini pack. 

Digital Embellishments: 
  • I have applied shadow layer styles to give certain elements some depth.  These styles were designed by Sheila Reid, Pixel Scrapper.

Challenges I am entering: 

Other challenges I hope to enter... 

***Please note that if the word verification appears, ignore it and simply click the 'publish' button***
Well guys, that is it for this one. Time to start working on my next progressive challenge post.

Until then,