***Happy Holidays***

The year is coming to an end and the new year is around the corner.

 From the Heart Stamps design team is on a well deserved winter break. 

We are back on January 5th,  2015 with a brandnew Challenge.

Don't forget there are a few days left to enter the SOTM challenge!!

I know that Christmas is already done, but you could always get a start on next year :)

The entire team wish you a wonderful, peaceful Christmas and a healthy, happy new year !!

Michelle

Mid-Week Inspiration at FTHS

Do you have all your holiday shopping done?

ME?

About half way there and Christmas is coming up FAST!!

 

Hope to have it all done by this weekend.

Anyway, I'm glad you stopped by to check out our Mid-week inspirational post at From The Heart Stamps.

 

I think this is the first time in like in almost forever, that I have colored an image and liked it on my first try!

I couldn't wait to put the Stickles on the shovel for the snow.

 

 

 

Image: No Snow Birdbrain
Paper: DCWV The Winter Magic Stack, Recollections White Shimmer cardstock, Colorbox Pearlescent Paper Blue
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Stickles Star Dust, Spellbinders Deckled Rectangles SM, Martha Stewart Arctic Snowflake & Polar Snowflake punches, ekSuccess Snowflake edge punch, Recollections Pearl bling
 

Well.....off to try and finish the rest of my Christmas cards & shopping!!

Wish me luck!

 

Michelle

Challenges:

Delightful Challenges ~ Bundled Up (Winter theme)

Divas by Design ~ Anything Goes
Inky Impressions ~ Winter Wonderland
Penny's Paper ~ Anything Goes
Sentimental Sundays ~ Anything Goes
Simon Says ~ Winter Inspiration
The Corrosive Challenge ~ Anything Goes

FTHS ~ Christmas or Winter holiday themed project Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop.

Our theme this month is Christmas or any other Winter Holiday.

 I can't believe how fast Christmas is coming. It seems like it was just Halloween!

 

Don't forget to leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

 

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

 

Here is my project

Image: Snowman Medley

Paper: Recollections Jolly Holiday, Archivers Chartreuse card stock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Martha Stewart Polar & Artic Snowflake punches, Cherry Lynn Designs B146 Pine Branches die, Stickles Star Dust, Recollections bling, Snowflake embossing folder  

 

I also tried to incorporate the current sketch as well

  

 

Faith has a bunch of wonderful new images in the store that you really must check out!!

Now head over to Stephanie and see what she has created. 

 

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday December 8th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday December 10th.

Thanks for "hopping" by today :)

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Alphabet Challenge ~  V for Variety (3 different DP or embellishments)

Brown Sugar ~ Winter
Come and Get It ~ Snowpeople
Delightful Challenges ~ Twinkle, Twinkle - add something sparkly
Incy Wincy ~ Non-traditional colors (no red or green)
Inky Impressions ~ Snow

Mid-Week Inspiration @ FTHS

 Happy Wednesday!

Hope you are having a great week.

 

I decided to go with a Christmas card as my inspiration, as I am WAY behind on them! Hoping to get caught up on this upcoming long weekend.

 

I really like the blues and purples of this DP from DCWV. So I tried my best to color my image based off of that color scheme.

 

And here its is :)

 

Image: Winter Friends

Paper: Recollections Shimmer Cardstock, DCWV Winter Magic Stack, Colorbox Shimmer Blue Cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Martha Stewart Polar & Artic Snowflakes punches, Martha Stewart Rounded corner punch, Cherry Lynn Designs B146 Pine branches die, Spellbinders Lacey Circles, QuicKutz Nesting Circles, the Paper Studio Spare Parts Lace, Stickles Crystal, Recollections Rhinestones

There is still time if you would like to use the current sketch/and or twist.

Here they are

 

Thanks for stopping by and hope you have a blessed Thanksgiving!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

The Corrosive Challenge ~ Happy Everything (pick a holiday)

Penny's Paper Challenge ~ Anything Goes

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Paper Pretties ~ PWC338 Snow Much Fun
Hiding in My Craft Room ~ Any holiday
Fab N Funky ~ Anything with a Die Cut
Delightful Challenges ~ Your a Gem (add bling)
Craft Your Passion ~ Baby's It's Cold Outside
Come and Get It ~ Winter Theme

Thanksgiving Sale @ FTHS

 

Faith has never had a sale like this, so it's a great way to get some new-to-you images 50% off!! Prices good thru the end of November.

Stock up NOW!!!

Keep an eye on the FTHS Facebook page as there will be a few more special deals posted this week. It’s a week of celebration, and savings for you!!

Happy Thanksgiving

Mid-month reminder @ FTHS

Hi all !

Today is the 15th of the month - so that means mid-month reminder at

From The Heart Stamps.

Faith has created this ADORABLE little lady titled Angel Joy. She is also  part of the Faithful Friends collection, in which she has added a handful of new images to. She is just perfect for those Christmas cards!

Here is the card I made using the SOTM

Image: Angel Joy (Faithful Friends)
Paper: Recollections Jolly Holiday, Jillibean Soup Winter Tortellini & Spinach Soup
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Gelly Roll Clear Star pen, Recollections flower, Recollections Rhinestone swirl, Cherry Lynn Designs B146 Pine branches die, QuicKutz Nesting Circles, Spellbinders Lacey Circles

There is still plenty of time to enter this months challenge.

 

If you joined the challenge in October, you have received Faithful Friends Angel Joy via email. 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. OR if you spend $10 in the From The Heart Stamps store this month, you can enter code GLADTIDINGS to receive Faithful Friends Angel Joy as a free gift.

 

We hope you will join us so we can see what you create.

 

Michelle

Challenges:

Brown Sugar Challenges ~ Anything Goes

Delightful Challenges ~ Happy Holidays (Any holidays)
Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Squigglefly ~ Make a Christmas Card

Faithful Friend Blog Hop @ FTHS

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop.

Our theme this month is Faithful Friends.

 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

 

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

 

Here is my project, using
Hope Floats

Image: Hope Floats

Paper: BoBunny Camp-a-lot, the Paper Studio Ninth Street, Ranger Distress paper
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Stickles Star Dust, Recollections Bling on a Roll, Momenta Cut & Emboss Star, QuicKutz Circle Nesting Dies, Spellbinders Lacey Circles

 

Now head over to Stephanie and see what she has created.

 

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday November 10th, 6 am EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday November 12th.

Michelle

YAY ME!!!

Each week the Inspiration Team @ Red Rubber Inspirationals select three projects from all of the just-closed Inspirational participants. These projects are chosen because they truly capture the essence of the Inspirational.

And I was one of them - AWESOME!!

Here is the card that was selected!

 

 

Make sure you stop by and check out Red Rubber Inspirationals!

 

Well, off to make some more cards!

 

Michelle



Mid Week Inspiration at FTHS

Welcome FTHS friends to another round of our card sketches.

 

Here is this week sketch

Feel free to choose the sketch, the “tWiSt” or BOTH.

Use any size or shape, feel free to rotate it, flip it and embellish as you like but the sketch should be recognizable !

 

Here is my take

Image: Harvest Medley

Paper: Kraft cardstock, Orange & brown textured cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Bazzill Grape Leaves Harvest Collection

I tried CAS......but I felt like I just had to add something. So, I knew I had these awesome fall leaves. I think it turned out nice.

 

Well hope you join us this week. We would love to see what you create!!

 

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:
Divas by Design ~ Anything Goes

The Sisterhood of Crafters ~ Fall Colors

Party Time Tuesdays ~ Anything Goes
Just Us Girls ~ Photo Week

Weekly Inspriation @ FTHS

Hello friends,

 

 Thanks to everyone who has participated in the last challenge. 

As always there were fabulous entries !

Sorry to have been such a party pooper lately. But earlier in the month I was in Vegas for vacation for 6 days, celebrated 3 birthday, celebrated my 22 wedding anniversary and work. Busy Busy!!

 

For this weeks challenge you can pick your favorite sketch from the past. You find all previous/past sketches in the Gallery .

 

I chose to use the most recent sketch 83.

 

 

 

Image: Sunflower and Pumpkins
Paper: Kraft cardstock, Orange & brown textured cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Recollections Pearls, American craft ribbon, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen
Sketch: Sketch 83

 

I really like this image. Fall is my favorite time of year.

All the beautiful colors surrounding us, cooler temps..ahh!

 

Now I need to get started on some Halloween cards.

Seems how it is next week already - YIKES!!!

 

Hope you join in our fun challenge!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Fresh Brewed ~ Pumpkins
Red Rubber Inspirationals ~ Pumpkin Patch

Squigglefly ~ Chose Halloween or Fall
Sweet Stamps ~ Anything Goes

THINK PINK - October Blog Hop @ FTHS

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop.

Our theme this month is “Think Pink”. Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.
 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

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

So sorry about the late post. I am currently in Vegas on vacation. I was going to post it last night, but by the time we got back to our room, and the 2 hour difference in time I totally forgot!! And then trying to use the resort computers and not having access to all my programs :(

Here is my project.

 

Now head over to Stephanie and see what she has created.

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday October 6th, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday October 8th.

Michelle

Happy October and Weekly inspiration post

Hi everyone - Happy October!!

This is such a BUSY month for me.

 

On Thursday I leave to go to Vegas for 6 days for a friends wedding.

I have 6 birthdays + 2 co-workers birthdays, my 22nd wedding anniversary and my birthday....WOW!

 

Here is my inspirational post for this week

And a close up of the image

Image: Flappy Birthday
Paper: Brown card stock, Simple Stories Vintage Bliss
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Prima Flowers, Glossy Accents, Spellbinders Labels Three, Smooch Pearlized Topcoat Illuminate, atyou Spica marker 03 Red, Recollections pearls

I just LOVE these Birdbrains!! Faith has them in so many great 'situations'.

 

My girlfriends and I took a Copic class this past week and really learned a lot! I think now that we know so much more about them, how to and not to use them, the number system, etc we will all get so much better at using them. I have found a nice blue and yellow combo for my birds, but I have always wanted to do a purple one (my fav color). So I gave it a try....it's getting there :)

 

Don't forget to stop back on Friday for our October blog hop.

This months theme is : Think Pink for Breast Cancer Awareness. This is near and dear to me having lost my maternal grandmother at age 56 to this.

 

Well.....on to finish packing or I won't be going to Vegas...LOL.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Michelle

 

 

Weekly Inspiration @ FTHS

Hello again!

Sorry I have been a bit of a 'party pooper' lately. But it's like everything is going 90mph lately. We had painters in doing our 1st floor, stairwell and upper hall, so the house was just a mess. Plus work and getting ready to go to Vegas in approx. 9 days....WHEW!

 

I have to remember to BREATHE :)

 

So, I have been seeing a lot of people doing tags and such lately. And I thought to myself.....I have yet to make a wine bottle tag.

So guess what....I did!

 

It just makes the bottle a little more appealing (if you will) when you give it as a gift.

 

 

And here is a close up of this cute image!

 
Image: Birdbrain Wine
Paper: Kraft card stock, scrap paper
Coloring Medium: Copics and atyou Spica pen
Other Supplies: Prima flower, Martha Stewart leaf punch, American Crafts colored twine, Doodlebug pearls

I decided I wanted to pop the image up on the circle and then again on the tag itself for a little more depth. And the saying is oh so try as well

 "Whine and wine are better when shared with a friend".

Well......off to try and get some packing for Vegas done!

 

Michelle 

 

Challenges:

Come and Get It ~ Use 3 of something

One Stitch At a Time ~ Anything Goes with a Flower

Incy Wincy ~ Anything Goes

Inky Impressions ~ Anything Goes

Simon Says - Anything Goes

 

 

FTHS weekly inspiration

Hi everyone - hope you all are doing good!

I have the whole week off - a 'staycation' if you will. We had painters over doing our entire 1st floor, hall, and stairs. Someone had to be present while they were here, and the hubby was up bear hunting this week so it was me. But that's quite alright, plenty of little projects around here to get caught up on :) P.S. Hubby got his bear - YAY!!

 

Well, now for the weekly inspiration post. This is the first time I can say I was truly stumped when it came to the sketch. SO.. I opted for the twist

"Use Something Recycled" part.

WAY back when one of my first tutorials was using a CD. For the most part CD's are pretty much a thing of the past. With iPods, cell phones and thumb drives - you can pretty much store your stuff in numerous places. The company I work for use to receive plans & specs for upcoming projects on CD's. After a certain amount of time, we would basically throw these out as we no longer had a use for them. So I said - save me a bunch I will find something to do with them.

 

Here is my project. I basically take the CD and 'sandwich' it between the 2 pieces of cardstock. That's what gives it durability. I then create my magnet - for lack of a better word. Seems how fall is coming, I decided to make a fall themed magnet. So, after it is all done - up on the frig it goes. To hang up the grandkids works of art :)

Image: Autumn Flower Jar
Paper: BoBunny Camp-a-Lot, Burnt orange card stock, pre cut scalloped cardstock
Coloring Medium: Copics, Sakura Clear Star pen
Other Supplies: Prima Flowers, Bazzill Basics Paper flowers, Mister Hueys Shine, QuicKutz Nesting Circles die, Martha Stewart leaf/branch punch, old unwanted CD, magnets
Special Techniques: Using recycled materials

DON'T FORGET - our September Blog Hop is still going on. Make sure you get in on all the fun. Lots of great tutorials and prizes to be given away!

 

Michelle

Sept Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop.
Our theme this month is

“For the Bird{brains}”.

***LOTS TO COVER TODAY SO READ CAREFULLY***

 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. Some Design Team members are also giving away the actual project they create for the hop, too. So, you may win an image and a card or project from some of the blogs! And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

 

 Have you ever had a great idea for a Birdbrain image? Well, this is your chance! One lucky winner randomly selected from all the comments will be selected to work with Faith to design a Birdbrain image!
 

And, we would like to invite all of you to be a part of our hop this month, with the DT! There is an inlinkz on the bottom of the post at FTHS and on each individual blog. Use one of the designer’s tutorials and your favorite Birdbrain image to create a project to play along. We can’t wait to see what you create! If you are interested in guest designing for FTHS over the next few months, simply add GDT to your entry. We are looking for six people to guest design for two month rotations over the next 6 months.

Hope you will print off your favorite Birdbrain and play along!

 

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

Here is my project

 

Image:  FTHS Birdbrain Card Sharks
Paper: Kraft Card stock,  My Minds Eye Be Amazing Follow Your Heart
Coloring Medium: Copics, atyou Spica marker 21 Lipstick
Other Supplies: Spellbinders Labels Three dies, Sakura Clear Star pen, American Crafts twine, button, Fiskars Oval punch , Michaels Pearls ($1 bin)
Special Techniques: Paper Piecing

Here is my tutorial on Paper Piecing: 

Print your image on both white cardstock and the designer paper you wish to piece with

Color in your image – in my case I also wanted to paper piece the wings, so I colored an extra image

“Fussy” cut out the part of the image you wish to piece onto your image. In my case I had both the deck of cards & wings

I ran my pieces thru my Xyron Sticker machine

Carefully pull back the film and remove your stickers

 

Apply to your image

and…..TA DA!!!!

Now head over to Stephanie and see what she has created.

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Sunday September 14th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday September 17th.

 

Thanks for stopping by!!

Michelle

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Challenges I have entered this card in:
Come and Get It - Things with Wings
One Stitch At a Time - Anything Goes - with a Die

Sketch 77 reminder

Hi everyone!!

Wow...can you believe summer is gone.

And now we are in September and back to school?

Where in the world did the time go?

This is the last Challenge, which runs for two weeks. Our next sketch challenge will start on September 8th, where we will go back to our weekly challenge schedule.

And here is this weeks sketch challenge w/ a “tWiSt”

Feel free to choose the sketch, the “tWiSt” or BOTH.

Use any size or shape, feel free to rotate it, flip it and embellish as you like but the sketch should be recognizable !

Here is my card

Image: Birdbrain Needs Coffee
Paper: Kraft cardstock, Ki Metro Garden 6 x 6 paper pad
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Prima flowers, Recollections pearls, American Crafts twine, QuicKutz Nesting Circles die,, Glossy Accents
Sketch: Sketch 77

Here's a close up of this cute little guy!

This is how I feel some mornings...lol!

Remember this is the last couple of days to enter this challenge.

And join us this Friday for our Sept Blog Hop.

Hope you will join us!!

Michelle

***FTHS REMINDERS***

Hi again! Don't know about you, but this summer sure has flown by! And I feel like I didn't even get to enjoy any of it.

 

Just a couple quick reminders:

Our i {heart} sketches challenges are now running every 2 weeks.

 

So you still have until Monday August 25th to get in on it !

Sketch 76 challenge.

 

 

Also, we have a mid-month reminder on our SOTM.

You still have a little over 2 weeks to get this one done.

 

 

 

I decided to incorporate both of these into my post this week.

I LOVE fall....it's my favorite time of the year. 

 

 Here is my creation

 

 

Image: Pumpkin PigWit
Paper: Kraft cardstock, ki Berry Blast 6x6 Paper pad, Fancy Pants Designs Oct 31 6x6 Paper pad
Coloring Medium: Copic
Other Supplies: Distress Ink Old Paper , American Crafts Ribbon, Spellbinders Square die

Hope you will be able to join us for 1 or BOTH challenges. We would love to see what you create!!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Bearly-Mine Challenges ~ Anything Goes
Brown Sugar Challenge ~ Anything Goes
Incy Wincy Designs ~ Colour Inspiration

Inky Impressions ~ Animal Friends

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

FTHS August Blog Hop

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop. Our theme this month is “Summer and Sunshine”.

Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

If you have arrived from Lyn, you are in the right place. If not why don’t you start on the
From the Heart Stamps blog, so you don’t miss anything.

 

Here is my project!

 

 

Image: FTHS Martini Chicks

Paper: Kraft cardstock,  DCVW The Pocket full of Posies Stack
Coloring Medium: Copics
Other Supplies: Jolee's Aquamarine Bling, Gelly Roll Clear Star pen

 

Now head over to Stephanie and see what they have created.

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday August 4th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday August 6th.

 

We also have a new face book group with fun things starting there today make sure you head on over there and check us out. 

 

Thank for 'hopping' by :)

 

Michelle

Back from break

Hi everyone - the DT at From The Heart Stamps is back from our summer break!!

 

We are back for another i {heart} sketches challenge. Check out the blog for more details.

 

Here is this weeks sketch

For the remainder of this summer, challenges will run for two weeks instead of one!

I will be back on Friday August 1 for our August "Summer & Sunshine" blog hop. Hope to see you then!!

 

Michelle

 

 

Summer Break

The design team at  “From the Heart” is taking a small summer break

July 14 to July 27

 

In summer everyone is always quite busy, needs time for the family, is away on vacation or just needs some time to breathe.

 

From July 14 to July 27, there will be no activity on the blog.

 

The current Sketch Challenge # 74 is open until July 27th.

This way, everyone gets a little break and has enough time to participate.

 

 

After the summer break, we will be back on July 28  with a new

i {heart} Sketches with a tWiST challenge.

 

And as the summer is not yet over, and everyone is still busy, our challenge will be held every second week beginning July 28.

In September - we switch back to weekly.

 

Enjoy your summer time activities, and we hope to see you back here on July 28th!!

 

Michelle

Blog Hop time @ FTHS

Hope everyone is enjoying their 4th of July!!

 

Welcome to our From the Heart Stamps blog hop. Our theme this month is “Christmas in July”. Our designers are showcasing lots of gorgeous projects.

 

As you hop along, please leave a comment on each entry. One random commenter will be selected on each blog to win an image of choice from the FTHS store for yourself and an image of choice for a friend. And additionally, one commenter on the From the Heart Stamps blog will be selected to win a $15 gift voucher to the store!

 

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

 

Here is my project

 

Image: FTHS Winter Post

Paper: Colorbox Pearlescent paper
Coloring Medium: Copics, Gamsol & colored pencils
Other Supplies: QuicKutz Nesting Circles, Cheery Lynn Designs B146 Pine Branches die, Spellbinders Lacey Circles, Stickles Star Dust, Doodlebug Pearls

 

I also used this weeks Sketch 73

tWiSt - NO DP or Patterned Paper (Cardstock ONLY)

 

Now head over to Stephanie and see what she has created!!

 

Thanks for hopping with us today. The hop will end on Monday July 7th at 6am, EST. Winners will be posted on the From the Heart Stamps Blog on Wednesday July 9th.

 

Enjoy your 4th of July, stay safe and see you back soon!

 

Michelle

 

Challenges:

Brown Sugar ~ Anything Goes
Come and Get It ~ Animals
Fab 'n' Funky Challenges ~ Christmas
Red Rubber Inspirationals ~ Christmas in July