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Introducing Heartfelt Basics

November 12, 2008      Nichole Heady      30 Comments

Melissa Bickford is introducing two sets to all of you this month.  I already showcased the versatility found in Men of Life.  Now I want to share a fun little project that demonstrates what an incredible resource her new sentiment set, Heartfelt Basics, is.

Purse
One of Lauren's new Timeless Templates for November is the CUTEST little purse, entitled Purse-onality Clutch.  I have been so anxious to give it a try and thought this would be the perfect pairing for my project concept. The purse was very simple to construct.  I just print the templates directly onto my cardstock, cut, scored & assembled!  Then came the fun part of embellishing!  I created a tag using one of Melissa's new sentiments…

"Hoping all your birthday wishes come true"

This sentiment inspired me to *fill* the purse with wishes!
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I created wishes for one of my dear friends on cardstock tags that were adhered to Ghirardelli Chocolate Squares. The "Wishing you" partial sentiment in Melissa's set was a perfect starting point for each wish.  The remainder of the text was printed from my computer onto Ripe Avocado cardstock.  I trimmed all of the wording into strips and adhered them in place.  A little pull tab was created with Ripe Avocado satin ribbon.  Each chocolate square was inserted into a hand-stamp[ed cardstock sleeve.  The ribbon pull tab makes it easy for the recipient to pull the chocolate & wish out.
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Lauren's purse template fits eight Ghirardelli Chocolate wish squares perfectly!
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I think this is such a fun idea to execute for friends & co-workers on their birthday.  It's just a step up from an ordinary birthday card, and it sure does taste good too!  Heartfelt Basics was the perfect companion and I look forward to use it more often in the future!

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Melissa has some more ideas to share in regards to using this set AND Men of Life!

Lisa has demonstrated a few more details about Out of the Box.

Debbie has an amazing card set using this set too!

Lauren is featuring another project using the Purse-onality Clutch template that I did!

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Stamps:Heartfelt Basics (available November 15th), Polka Dot Basics, Beautiful Blooms
Ink: Ocean Tides & Ripe Avocado Palette inks
Paper: Ocean Tides & Vintage Cream
Other:Ripe Avocado satin ribbon, brad from Doodlebug, Flower Cuttlebug die, Purse-onality Template from My Timeless Templates.

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  1. Sharon D says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:31 AM

    What a clever project! I can’t wait to see all the sentiments in Heartfelt Basics, and Lauren’s template looks wonderful also.

    Reply
  2. Cynde says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:26 AM

    Nicole I love what you did with the Timeless Template Purse-onality clutch by Lauren and Melissa Sentiment set coming out on the 15th. They really do go so well together! I love how you wrapped or slid each chocolate square into the wishes coverings and used the ribbon, it’s such a very Extra Nice Touch! Thanks for the Great Inspiration and fun Birthday Gift Idea! Cynde

    Reply
  3. Alyssa Byron says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:21 AM

    Wow! Im lovin it! That clutch is just devine!

    Reply
  4. Roxanne Stevens says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:51 AM

    adorable!

    Reply
  5. Renee (happystamper05) says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:27 AM

    I think it’s the sentiments set that I’m most excited about this month!
    Your project is just adorable and I can’t wait to try this template out!
    Hugs!

    Reply
  6. snarflemarfle says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:52 AM

    How do you come up with so many WOW ideas each month?!? Every time I think that you’ve really made the ultimate project, you go and do it again! I love this little purse project and will definitely be making these in the future.

    Come on November 15…

    Reply
  7. Jean says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:57 AM

    Just got this link from another site. It’s fabulous! I’m going to be a steady reader of your blog! Thanks for the great ideas!!

    Reply
  8. Holly says

    November 12, 2008 at 7:45 AM

    What a super cute idea!!!! Love the chocolate inside the adorable purse!

    Reply
  9. April Z says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:15 AM

    Adorable idea! The purse template is great.

    Reply
  10. Juli Fish says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:19 AM

    Another awesome project! I just love the purse and the colors you used!

    Reply
  11. Bee says

    November 12, 2008 at 8:48 AM

    So cute!!! 🙂 Receiving this would definitely brighten anyone’s day!♥

    Reply
  12. Allison F says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:02 AM

    What an asesome project. The colours and new stamp set are fabulous!

    Reply
  13. Jackie M. says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:17 AM

    You women amaze me! Cute project.

    Reply
  14. Tamara says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:35 AM

    What a cute gift idea!

    Reply
  15. Elizabeth S. says

    November 12, 2008 at 10:55 AM

    This is so adorable!! Love the clutch purse. Can’t wait to give it a try myself.

    Reply
  16. CrazyCurl says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:23 AM

    Cute project – I love the colors and the polka dots and EVERYTHING 🙂

    Reply
  17. SONIA says

    November 12, 2008 at 11:39 AM

    Hi Nichole
    This is my 1st visit.
    You did Awesome Project!!!!
    Great Inspirations!!!
    Love your blog.

    Greetings, Sonia(Sony)
    Studio60

    Reply
  18. Valerie K says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:26 PM

    Just wanted to say….

    I LOVE YOUR BLOG!! Awesome projects! Great designs!

    Have a great day 🙂
    valerie

    Reply
  19. Judy in Indiana says

    November 12, 2008 at 12:59 PM

    Sentiments are my favorite thing. I can never have enough. I will be waiting for this set especially!

    Reply
  20. Terri E. says

    November 12, 2008 at 1:59 PM

    Stinking cute!

    It’s a good life!
    Terri E.

    Reply
  21. Emily says

    November 12, 2008 at 2:38 PM

    That is such a cute project! This would be great for quick little gifts during the holidays!

    Reply
  22. Chelle says

    November 12, 2008 at 4:05 PM

    ADORABLE! i just love it!!! perfect gift for a secret pal, bunco prize, or hostess!
    thank you!
    chelle

    Reply
  23. Debbie says

    November 12, 2008 at 5:01 PM

    I just love Lauren’s templates. What a great use for the little purse.

    Reply
  24. Bonnie aka raduse says

    November 12, 2008 at 6:54 PM

    All right, this will also be a Christmas present for someone this year too. 🙂

    Reply
  25. Carmen says

    November 12, 2008 at 7:41 PM

    I love that purse! What a great gift it would make…

    Reply
  26. Kimberly says

    November 12, 2008 at 9:36 PM

    Darling purse! I love that you wrapped up the Ghiradelli chocolates-they are a family favorite-this will be a super way to package them now!! :)tfs!!

    Reply
  27. Amy Johnson says

    November 13, 2008 at 9:19 AM

    What a wonderful gift idea. I love it!

    Reply
  28. Stephanie Sheridan says

    November 14, 2008 at 9:16 PM

    I just love the colors-sOOOOO me and will love playing with these. Thks

    Reply
  29. Connie Good says

    April 26, 2009 at 3:02 PM

    Totally love the purse! Can’t wait to make one myself for give as a gift!

    Reply
  30. Deannavanzee says

    February 5, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Okay I have some friends that would seriously love me if I gave them this for their birthday:) So cute. Now that I think of it, my kids would be floored too. 🙂

    Reply

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