Open Your Heart

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Hi everyone! I must say that there is nothing more relaxing than shredding some paper and making your own recycled paper using the Arnold Grummer Medium Pour Handmold. I love it, I admit it. AND it's just a flat out bonus using the Folding Heart Card Medium Template.  Combine all that goodness with the perfect sentiment ( A Number of Things ) and you have a delightful heartfelt card to send to someone for any occasion.









Look at those delicious deckled edges!

I like to stamp on scraps of handmade paper and then fussy cut them out and use as embellishments too. This little flower looks so pretty layered over this heart shaped doily. ( Journal Doodles with a Heart stamp set )
Finished cards fit in 4" square or standard A2 envelopes.

Inspired to make some paper projects this year? Or maybe looking for the perfect gift for the paper crafter in your life? Then you really need to buy this calendar! And, if they have been a really, really good boy or girl, add the paper pack too in their stocking!
From paper author and designer, Helen Hiebert

40 days until Christmas...just saying you better get started!

Comments

  1. JeanNovember 17, 2016 at 7:06 PM

    Such a lovely card!! The heart shape is wonderful! love all the layers on the front!

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  2. Byrd Street StudioNovember 18, 2016 at 7:34 AM

    What a pretty card. I love the pastel pink and the victorian/shabby chic look. I am a sucker for the feminine frilly foofoo!

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  3. Anne Rita TaylorNovember 26, 2016 at 11:15 AM

    Love your heart card! And the stamping on it came out very nice too!

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  4. AlpineAreaArtisansDecember 5, 2016 at 9:01 AM

    LOVELY!
    Love and light,
    Michele

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