Welcome to the Quietfire Design Queen of Hearts Blog Hop!
Here is my contribution!
My base is 140# watercolor paper. I created a pattern from copy paper the old fashioned heart making way - fold the paper in half and cut a heart :-) I took the pattern, laid it on the watercolor paper, drew around it with a pencil, tore out the heart following the line as best I could while tearing, and erased any pencil marks left on the paper. I created a resist by sponging Golden's gel medium matte through a stencil (TCW), dried it and sprayed the heart with Distress stain sprays. I blotted up the excess stain, dried the heart, used my finger to pick up extra stain from my craft sheet and added it to the edges of the heart to darken them. I stamped and embossed the quote (minus the heart at the top) onto the heart. I stamped the heart on a scrap of white card, tore it out in a heart shape, added dots with a Posca marker and added it to the heart on an Idea-ology memo pin. The leaves are cut with a die (Memory Box), sprayed with Dylusions, and stamped with a script stamp. The flowers are made from copy paper - punch flowers, stack them up (I used 5-6 for the small flowers and 8-9 for the large), put a brad in the center, crumple them petal by petal to the center and then pull them back out. To color, I sprayed some water on the flower, picked up Distress stain spray with a paint brush and dabbed the edges of the flower petals. The hanger is crinkle ribbon colored with Distress stain sprays.
All the projects for the hop are fabulous and, if you've missed any, I encourage you to go back and see them. Here is our Blog Hop Schedule and the dates each designer has or will be posting (Click on each person's
name to go to their blog):
Jan 19 - Kathy Jo and Diana
Jan 20 - Sherry and Yogi
Jan 21 - Yvonne and Teresa
Jan 22 - Wanda and Robyn
Jan 23 - Suzanne
For a chance to win a Quietfire rubber stamp (Don’t be shy!) leave a comment below before midnight Sunday January 25th, 2015. A winner will be randomly chosen from my list of comments and the winner's name will be posted on Quietfire Creations shortly afterwards. If you haven't done so already, go back and leave comments on all the designers Queen of Hearts blog posts!
Jan 20 - Sherry and Yogi
Jan 21 - Yvonne and Teresa
Jan 22 - Wanda and Robyn
Jan 23 - Suzanne
For a chance to win a Quietfire rubber stamp (Don’t be shy!) leave a comment below before midnight Sunday January 25th, 2015. A winner will be randomly chosen from my list of comments and the winner's name will be posted on Quietfire Creations shortly afterwards. If you haven't done so already, go back and leave comments on all the designers Queen of Hearts blog posts!
Thanks for stopping by!!!
You are the best! I can't remember how long it has been since I actually tore a heart shape from paper! Back to the basics and a beautiful design. Thanks for the reminder of the old fashioned valentine.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty :) Thanks for all the little hints n tips throughout too.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty thanks for sharing all the tips on how you created it .
ReplyDeleteDELIGHTFUL sentiment and BEAUTIFUL heart Wanda!!!
ReplyDeleteTHANK YOU for sharing your recipe for awesomeness too!!! I am trying to learn new techniques and revisit some old ones this year, today was old fashioned tracing to transfer to watercolour paper, you never know, some tearing might be next!!!
Wow love this heart, it is so pretty!!!!
ReplyDeleteawesome job wanda! love the colors!
ReplyDeleteGreat job Wanda! This is so pretty!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! So pretty with the shading on the flowers.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! I have a wooden heart-shaped plaque that this would work great on! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletecool design on the paper and I love the flowers with the color tipped ends. it's a throwback to my gs days.
ReplyDeleteI love that you tore the heart out instead of cutting it! I think the torn edges are beautiful and those flowers are delicious! TFS!
ReplyDeleteWow! I would love to hand this anywhere in my home, or gift it to anyone !
ReplyDeleteI'm so glad we are hop mates today!
thanks for the inspiration and all you do for Quietfire Design.
Beautiful heart and flowers! Wonderful coloring on flowers! I like the heart also on the pin! Beautiful project!
ReplyDeleteWanda, this is just precious! I love it! So creative and I just love, love those colors! Haven't used the Distress Stain sprays yet, but they look fabulous! This is just all cuteness to hang anywhere to bring a smile! Blessings, my friend! :)
ReplyDeleteVery pretty
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. I like the colors and the flowers.
ReplyDeleteVery cute idea, executed beautifully.
ReplyDeleteI'm loving the colours, different to traditional pinks and reds and just so pretty and fabby-dosey! Bravo!
ReplyDeleteI love how beautiful the carnations are. I keep telling myself to get some of the sprays but then it goes to stamps and paper.
ReplyDeleteSooo sweet!
ReplyDeleteI like the idea of a hanger heart. Love the colors you used, lots of creativity going on here! The Quietfire sentiments are always so beautiful, how can you go wrong!? :)
ReplyDeleteWow! Love the non-traditional colors for this project. I love the way the colors & the design compliment each other so well! I just might need to try watercolors after seeing this wonderful design!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the colors and I just adore what you did for flowers! ♥
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the colors.
ReplyDeletethe sentiment is so pretty.
Great to have something to hand and display after the holiday.
thanks for sharing.
Unique!!! This is a great display piece for sure! :)
ReplyDeleteGreat project! I love the look and feel of watercolor paper, and after seeing your lovely heart project, I will be tearing up hearts myself :) Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeletebeautiful. Interesting flowers, love the edges. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteLove resists and watercolour!! Beautiful heart creation with so much texture and a beautiful quote!!
ReplyDeleteTherese
www.tmalakart.blogspot.ca
What a beautiful project. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteElegant creation. Colors are very pretty.
ReplyDeletevery creative--I love the colours
ReplyDeleteLove everything about your heart Wanda, a touch of spring in the middle of winter! A treasure to display all year. TFS! :)
ReplyDeleteWowza! That is an amazing piece Wanda! I now have to go make a TON of flowers using copy paper and Distress stains now :D Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI was just thinking about resists & I had no idea that gel could be used! Thanks so much for the info and for sharing your lovely heart :)
ReplyDeleteSo very pretty and
ReplyDeletewould look lovely
hung up! Great idea.
Carla from Utah
gorgeous hanging. Love the resist effect and the torn heart is just wonderful. So fun to see the punched flowers with the colored edge. they looked to me like carnations and really accented the stamp. Great job and fun tutorial
ReplyDeletethanks for sharing your pretty heart hanging!
ReplyDeleteOh, it's beautifully different! Great idea : )
ReplyDeleteLove the heart shaped background for this wonderful sentiment. The flowers are a beautiful addition.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful project.
ReplyDeleteSo creative. Enjoyed seeing it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful project! I love the colors and dimension!
ReplyDeleteThis is fabulous!!! Love the shabby look of the torn edges!!!
ReplyDeleteWonderful colors and I love the flowers and sentiment.
<3 J
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HerPeacefulGarden.blogspot.com
Love the heart. Lovely colours tfs.
ReplyDeleteSooo Beautiful! Thanks for reminding us how to make a heart, I can't remember the last time I saw anyone make a heart this way! Love the colors and the torn edges! Thanks for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so pretty and interesting. The heart almost looks like felt in picture. Great technique!
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely keepsake item. Thanks for the wonderful inspiration!!
ReplyDeleteI will be trying your technique with the flowers. Thanks.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the great explanation you gave on how you created your piece. I especially love your use of non-traditional colors for Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteBEAUTIFUL! Such wonderful colors and texture! I would keep this up all year!
ReplyDeleteWHO would have THUNK??? BLUE!!! And it's BLEAUTIFUL!! Absolutely gorgeous... thanks SO much!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the arty feel to this.
ReplyDeleteVery Beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic project Wanda! I love it!
ReplyDeleteWhat a truly lovely card...I especially like the shape and your wonderful explanation. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteWonderful project, I love the folwers, amaizing
ReplyDeleteWow! This sounded like so much to make! Love the blues in it.
ReplyDeleteLOVE the resist technique. Can't wait to try it! Thanks so much!!
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun card to make.
ReplyDeleteThis is a card and a present--cool idea!
ReplyDeleteWOW. Beautiful colors. Thank you for all of your hint and tips. I will be using them. Thank you. Jenny
ReplyDeleteLove the colors, flowers, shapes and all!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative way to use that stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the blues.
ReplyDeleteS T U N N I N G !!!
ReplyDeleteOMGosh the Flowers are Soooo PRETTY!!!
The Embellishments are G R E A T !!!
I keep coming back to your torn heart. I love your heart card and the simplicity of your basic design layout. What a great foundation to making a spectacular card!
ReplyDeleteReally liked your method of doing the outside of the heart by tearing around the edges . The card reminds me of the retro cards. Neat.
ReplyDeleteTearing hearts takes me way back to good memories. You've done a beautiful piece for the home
ReplyDeleteLovely project, and I like that you have used non-traditional colours. Would be proud to hang that anywhere.
ReplyDeleteA lot of thought and time spent creating this unique project! Someone will be very happy to get such a joyful gift!
ReplyDeleteA beautiful project, Wanda! I love those inked flowers and ribbon!
ReplyDeleteLOVE the heart, truly a piece of art.
ReplyDeleteWow! Lots of flowers!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful! My favorite colors to use when making cards. Flowers on any projects just completes the project. ☺
ReplyDeleteVery soothing colors! Love the art project as stamps can be used for more than just making cards or decorating scrapbook pages. Hat's off to you for a different project.
ReplyDeleteWanda - I always enjoy your artwork. Love this beautiful heart!.
ReplyDeleteI really love the heart! What beautiful work!
ReplyDeleteLove your heart! The colors annd flowers make for a gorgeous piece of art! Thx for sharing.
ReplyDeleteVery nice! Like the blue colour for a change from the usual red and pink.
ReplyDeleteI think this is my fave sentiment from the newest batch of rubber. You have done a lovely job with the stencillin, the rich colours and framing with the flowers. I "heart" this!
ReplyDeleteThis is adorable and I like that it is not the color is different.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLovely color combination, and a nice design!!!
ReplyDeleteTFS,
Jan Castle
Wanda, I love the color combination - so often things go red and white for love sayings, especially this time of year. I really like the saying and how well all the pieces work together in the card. The flowers are awesome!
ReplyDeleteFun card and great use of color.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful :)
ReplyDeleteSo very beautiful....I just adore it. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty stuff. It's difficult to put it in words.
ReplyDeleteYou color combination is one of my favorites! It's beautiful
ReplyDeleteThis is beautiful. I really appreciate that you shared with us all how you did this project with watercolour paper. I have never tried this technique before but I certainly will tomorrow.
ReplyDeleteI like the way you made the card. It's more likely to stay out than a simple card that just sits there.
ReplyDeleteGreat design and I love that you used blue. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteI love this stamp!!! thanks for the inspiration!!
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