Tuesday, May 31, 2016

Heartfelt Creations May Alumni Blog Hop


Welcome to the May Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop! Each month, on the last Tuesday of the month, the Heartfelt Creations Alumni Team participates in a Blog Hop! Be sure to visit each blog on the hop, and leave a comment, because one fortunate Blogger will be chosen to receive a $25 gift card to Heartfelt Creations! The winner will be announced on Saturday, June 4th, at noon. The May Hop starts 8am EST on Tuesday, May 31st and closes Friday, June 3rd at midnight. 

You should be coming to my blog from Allisa Wells' Blog. After visiting me, head on over to Archana Joshi's Blog. For a list of the Alumni Blogs, see the end of the post. 

I created a monochromatic card this month! My friends at Really Reasonable Ribbon had a monochromatic challenge a few weeks ago and the amazing Cheryl colored some flowers in a sepia tone. It looked so great that I have been wanting to give it a try!
I decided to use a tan/gray/black/white scheme for my 8" x 8" card. I had a little trouble with the ribbon, which photographed a bit on the yellow-green side! I chose the Blooming Berries Cling Stamp Set as my focal art.

I stamped the image with brown ink and then colored it with Copic markers. I used mostly the Warm Gray inks (W00, W1, W3, and W5). I also added just a tiny bit of E0000, E000, E40, and R0000, with an outline of C00. I have never tried this technique (or if I have, I do not remember doing it). I really had fun and love how the image turned out. I want to try it again with some other images! 
I created a flower spray with flowers and leaves made from Celebrate the Journey and Everyday Heroes papers. 
I added some chipboard items, which I painted with gesso and then inked with a gray ink. I also dry-brushed the flowers with a bit of gesso.
Thanks for looking!
 

Hop on over to Archana Joshi's Blog next. DON'T FORGET...POST A COMMENT FOR YOUR CHANCE TO WIN A $25 GIFT CARD TO HEARTFELT CREATIONS!

May Heartfelt Creations Alumni Blog Hop List:
Vicki Dutcher
Alissa Wells
Gloria Stengel - YOU ARE HERE!
Archana Joshi
Loretta Lock
Therese Broman
Emily Niehaus
Kathy Clement
Regina M. Hamilton
Sarah Miller
Gini Williams Cagle
Lisa Allen



Heartfelt Creations Products:

HCDP1-253 Everyday Heroes Paper Collection
HCDP1-242 Celebrate the Journey Paper Collection
HCPC-3732 Blooming Berries Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3673 Heartfelt Sentiments Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3651 Botanical Rose Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3644 Birds and Blooms Cling Stamp Set
HCPC-3545 Open Leaf Cling Stamp Set
HCD1-758 Botanical Wings Die
HCD1-736 Classic Leaf Die
TSMP-800 Memento Dye Ink Pad (Rich Cocoa)
HCST1-401 Deluxe Flower Shaping Kit

Other Products:

Cardstock: Sage, White, Copic Xpressit Blender Card (white)
Markers: Copic (E0000, E000, E40, R0000, C00, W00, W1, W3, W5, colorless blender)
Ink: Ranger Distress Antique Linen, Stampin' Up Sahara Sand
Other dies: Spellbinders Standard Circles Large and Small, Curved Borders Two; My Favorite Things Fishtail Flags
Gesso: Liquitex
Gems: Want2Scrap
Seam binding: Really Reasonable Ribbon cream
Chipboard: Gypsy Soul Laser Cuts Ornamental Birdcages Shape Set, Chickenwire (Large), Hypericum Berries
Adhesive: ATG tape, foam adhesive squares, white glue, hot glue

32 comments:

  1. WOW! Absolutely GORGEOUS.

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  2. This is so perfectly vintage and gorgeous, Gloria! I love the chipboard layers and the delicate coloring! A beauty!

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  3. So pretty card Gloria with full of details.
    Hugs,
    Archana

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  4. I love how these colors turned out! Beautiful card!!

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  5. Gorgeous my friend. You have not lost your touch!

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  6. Love the neutral tones on this card. :)

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  7. lovely, I love the monochromatic feel! so different from a big fat red strawberry...so unique!

    Alicia

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  8. lovely layout, so different.

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  9. Stunning card, lovely colors and wonderful design.

    Sue
    http://suek86401.blogspot.com/

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  10. Absolutely Gorgeous Gloria!!! Love all your beautiful details, and thank you for giving me credit, you did amazing job!!!! sending big hugs your way my friend!!!!
    Cheryl

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  11. As usual, another lovely card from your talented hands Gloria. Thanks for sharing with us.

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  12. Love the color choices. Beautiful card

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  13. Lovely use of neutrals!

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  14. Terrific shapes
    on this card,
    very pretty.
    Carla from Utah

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  15. Beautiful card...I love the layout and the beautiful soft colors!

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  16. Gorgeous! I love how it turned out too! I just may have to give this a try. I just bought some Gesso today...I didn't know you could do that to flowers. Hugs, Robin

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  17. Your is beautiful!! Thanks for the chance to win!!

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  18. This is gorgeous! Loving the sepia!

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  19. This is such an amazing card. I'm so glad I stumbled onto this blog hop. I've seen so much talent. Would love to see a tutorial on this card. I'm fond of bigger cards but don't find many tutorials on them. Thank you so much.

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  20. Such a pretty card love the sepia color and the design of the card

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  21. Very pretty in the neutral tones.

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  22. Love your card.. it will have to try more neutral inks..

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  23. Love the neutral tones..... and the layering! (radloffjen at cableone dot net)

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  24. Love your card.. it will have to try more neutral inks..

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  25. Your monochromatic card is simply wonderful!!

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  26. Also love the neutral tones

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  27. love the neutral tones too, lovely details

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  28. Gloria, I love a neutral card, and you have made this look so elegant with those chippies, paper layers, and beautiful flower spray! Great card! Big hugs!

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  29. This is such a beautiful card!!

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  30. This is such a beautiful card!!

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  31. Awesome job on your card! It is adorable.

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  32. Beautiful card!! Love the tan/grey color scheme!!
    -Berina
    Moxie Craftie

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