Tuesday, September 19, 2017

Heartfelt Creations - Beauty in Simple Things


Welcome!   So glad you could join me!   

Beauty in Simple Things is a sentiment I have heard in the past - But as I get older, I find that I  am taking these words closer to my heart and they mean so much to me!    I find myself with taking more and more time to rid my life of clutter and surround myself with time for those I love and the things I love to see and do.    It was so perfect for this little card.  The little bear looks carefree and just taking time to enjoy simple things!    

Here is how I created this card!   



Beary Fun Retreat Paper Collection, HCDP1-282
Beary Fun Retreat Cling stamp set, HCPC-3797
Beary Fun Retreat Die Set, HCD1-7151
Small Classic Petunia Cling stamp set, HCPC-3785
Small Classic Petunia die, 7139
Memento Desert Sand Dye Ink, TSMP-804
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Inkpad - Lime Pastel, 71026
ColorBox Fluid Chalk Inkpad - Guacamole, 71058
Designer Dries Clea Adhesive, 159723
Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit, HCST-401
Scor-Pal Measuring & Scoring Board, 173842
Stack & Store Daubers, HCDA1-449
Vagabond 2 with Solo-Wafer Thin Die Adapter, 532423-kit
White Cardstock, HCPP2-451


Wire, floral tape, stamen, Fossilized Amber Distress oxide, Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink, Copic Alcohol Ink Markers (E30, E31, E33, E34, E37, E39, YR11, YR23, RY26, B000, B00, B21, B23, B26), 70% alcohol, terry cloth fabric, double sided tape, Vintage Photo Distress Ink, . 


  • Create a top folding 5 1/2 x 5 1/2 inch  card base. Cut the designer layer from the Beary Fun Retreat paper collection. Adhere to the card base with double sided tape.
  • Stamp the bear image from the Beary Fun Retreat clean stamp collection with Desert Sand ink.  Color with the following Copic Markers - (E30, E31, E33, E34, E37, E39).  Apply 70% alcohol to a small piece of terry cloth and hold to the colored image for 4-6 seconds.  When the image is completely dry, color the feet and tongue with R20 and R22, R24 and the  honey jar with the following markers - (B000, B00, B20, B21, B23, B24, B26, Y11, YR23, YR26).  Die cut with the Beary Fun Retreat die.  Cut 3-4 additional images from dark brown cardstock and adhere together with clear adhesive for additional strength and dimension. 
  • Stamp the small flowers and die cut with the coordinating die.  Sponge the flowers with Fossilized Amber Distress Oxide and Squeezed Lemonade Distress Ink.   Sponge the leaves with Guacamole and Lime Pastel ink. Mist with a water mini mister and shape with the Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit. insert some stamen and adhere with clear adhesive. 
  • Wrap floral wire with floral tape and coil in a circle along with some hemp twine  to match the circle of the designer paper.  Adhere with a glue gun.  Adhere the bear and flowers to the card with a glue gun.  Cut the sentiment from the designer paper collection and sponge with Vintage Photo Distress Ink. 




























Thank you so much for joining me.   I will be posting a video on September 24 to show how I colored this little bear.    I hope you check it out, like and comment :D  


6 comments:

  1. Ahhhh....Marie, we must be kindred spirits! I so agree with your thoughts on enjoying and finding beauty in the simple things...and also about ridding life of clutter! It's so freeing! Your card is so beautiful and the colors you've put together speak to my heart...and those flowers are exquisite! Well done!

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  2. This is gorgeous - love the bear and the flowers!

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  3. Hi, love the flowers...nice to not see sunflowers with this collection. Yes beauty is found in the simple things, cute card. Inky hugs

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  4. A cute card and a lovely quote. It is nice to get rid of clutter and make room for those that are important and the things we like to do. [Bunny]

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  5. I love the texture look. Kbethkefl@yahoo.com

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Marie