HS Handmakes: floral

Ramadan 2018 card series | Floral heart

by Hanaa - Saturday, May 19, 2018

Hello!

I haven't been making videos for a bit because frankly, I have been so busy with preparation for Ramadhan.

I am back and back with a Ramadan card series! Oooh - it will be a challenge to see how many I can make especially when I have only one Islamic stamp set. But, it will be combined with others to show you how versatile it can be.

The one Islamic set I have is called Ramadan Greetings and it is by Altenew.

Today's card is this clean and simple wreath card using the Neat and Tangled Floral Heart stamp set.

It was very easy to put together and this is how:

Using Extreme Black ink, stamp the floral image from the set onto white cardstock (preferably watercolour.)

I coloured in the image with Distress Markers in the colours; mowed lawn, peeled paint, mustard seed, worn lipstick, and candied apple using a water brush.

With the coordinating die, I cut out the inside and outside of the wreath.

Next, I heat-embossed the sentiment, Welcome Ramadan, in Hero Arts gold embossing powder. I used the Extra Sentiment die by Lawn Fawn to cut out the sentiment.

To create dimension, I added dimensional foam squares on the backs of both die cuts and glued it to a 5 1/4 x 4 1/2 cream card base.

Finally, I stamped inside the card with a prayer and finished the card with clear sequins (I love)

and that's it.

SUPPLIES USED

- White cardstock

- Neat and Tangled, Floral Heart stamp set

- Altenew, Ramadan greetings stamp set

- Tim Holtz distress inks

- Neat & Tangled, snowfall sequins

- Simon Says Stamps, pre-scored card

Thank you!

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Scrapbook layout | Wedding selfies

by Hanaa - Sunday, May 06, 2018

Hello!

I have this layout to share with you featuring the Crafty Templates March/April kit.

This kit was full of florals, corals and peaches and gorgeous copper accents. An ABSOLUTE DELIGHT to have this kit - if you want to see what was in this kit, I have a youtube video over on my channel.

I began this layout with a white 12 x 12 paper to which I backed the bow printed vellum paper from the Oh darling! collection by Dear Lizzy.

Fussily, I cut out the floral paper called Real (Be You collection by Pink Fresh Studios)so that it makes a frame. I popped it up on foam tape to give it dimension and so I can tuck in some pieces underneath if needed.

I layered my photo with the softer colours of the patterened papers that came in the kit. (field notes by 1 canoe 2 twilight collection, hugs and kisses by websters pages the good life collection)

From the Be You ephemera pack, I created this embellishment cluster that also doubles up as an interactive journaling spot.

With the flower pieces, I glued them on to a similar looking flower on the frame to make dimensional flowers and in blank parts, I added the leafy pieces.

The kit came with copper sequins which I used as "splatters", and the kit also came with fabric leatherette pieces and dimensional wood veneers which I used in this cluster.

The title matches my hijab on my photo to the T! it was from the puffy alphas by Pink Frest Studios, The Mix collection.

These alphas come in so many different colours - I love the size and font of these stickers!

I love how this layout turned out; although it took me a while to figure out where to position the photo and what to do with the floral wreath paper.

Thank you for stopping by and I hope you can grab some inspiration from this layout :)

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Printables | Princess Countdown calendar

by Hanaa - Tuesday, April 24, 2018

Assalaamu 'alaykum!

I have a new printable to share with you and it's for the princess in your life.

My daughter has this in her bedroom and is next to her reading area so she can tick off each day once we read her bedtime story.

We put it in a pink frame; this allows us to use a dry-wipe marker on the frame!

If you would like this printable click below to download the pdf:

I would love to see how you use this printable, do tag me @aanahanaa or #aanahanaaramadhan in your ig posts!

jazakAllaahu khayr!

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Printables | Ramadhan and Eid countdown calendars

by Hanaa - Saturday, April 14, 2018

Assalaamu 'alaykum (may Peace be upon you)

I hope I got this out in time for you to start using these! I absolutely love how these turned out.

There are two designs and for each design I made one where you OR your child can write their name to make it personal. Of course, you can write your name because that's just cute!

Also, I made two different measurements; one for UK paper which is the A4 one and the other in US paper size. hopefully, it works accordingly!

How to use these:

I printed mine on normal printer paper and put it in a frame and what I plan to do is as each day goes I will use a drywipe marker to cross out the day. It works on glass and easily wipes off.

For the starry sky one, I would put a star sticker on each day that passes - imagine how cool that would look; star stickers on a starry background!

Alternatively, print it out on thick paper and don't use a frame; attach it on to the wall with pretty washi tape or blu-tac. Just make sure to adjust your printer setting to suit the type of paper you are printing it on.

To download the pdf files just click the links below:

Floral Ramadhan and Eid countdown calendars (A4 29.7cm x 21 cm)
Starry sky Ramadhan and Eid countdown calendars (A4 29.7cm x 21cm)

Floral Ramadhan and Eid countdown calendars (11in x 8in)
Starry sky Ramadhan and Eid countdown calendars (11in x 8in)

If you do not need all the pages:

Click print, where it says pages on the print dialogue box, enter the page number you want. For example:

If you want only page 3, type in 3. However, if you need page 1 AND 3, you will type 1,3. (The comma is important) If you need pages 1,2 and 3, type 1-3.

OK, I think I said everything - if you have any questions please ask me :) leave a comment! Or you can find me on instagram: aanahanaa

I would love to see how you use these printables; please use the hashtag #aanahanaaramadhan if you do!

Let the countdown begin!

اَللّهُمَّ بَارِكْ لَنَا فِى رَجَبَ وَ شَعْبَانَ وَ بَلِّغْنَا رَمَضَان

Allaahumma baarik lana fi Rajab wa Sha'ban wa ballighna Ramadhan.

“O Allaah! Make the months of Rajab and Sha'ban blessed for us, and let us reach the month of Ramadhan.”

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Ramadhan 1439 | ideas and announcements

by Hanaa - Thursday, April 12, 2018

Assalaamu 'alaykum (peace be upon you)!

Well, Ramadhan is soon upon us and our hearts yearn to welcome it. It only seems like yesterday where we witnessed last years Ramadhan - oh how the time flies.

For the past 7 years, I have been making Ramadhan big for my family, in terms of decoration and activities. I've noticed that we have fallen into the rut of focusing on the food; sometimes even breaking our fasts whilst still standing and cooking the last batch of samosas! Ramadhan is not a month of food but a month of growth, discipline and reviving.

More importantly, I've noticed that there was hardly any effort of providing excitement for the children and hyping them up prior to its blessed arrival.
Ramadhan is oh so beautiful with the lessons it holds for us and the feeling that it spreads. For me, there's a shift in the air and tears well up when the moon is sighted the night before. Everyone calls each other and the night prayers begin - it's a sweet moment.

This is why I wanted to share this idea I have had for months now and that is to...document Ramadhan.
You can do it daily and record the things you do each day with your family; your routine, places you've been, books you've read etc. or document the big moments like; 1st day of Ramadhan, where you prayed Taraweeh or broke your fast, a memorable activity you did, an ayah that stuck with you.

There are many options for where to do this in:
- scrapbook album
- journal
- project life album
- travelers notebook
- planner

Take photos, print them out and stick them or don't take photos if you'd rather prefer to just write.
Honestly, all I want is for us to not forget our Ramadhans, to have something physical we can look back at and cherish.

With that said, my second announcement is that I would be creating my own printables for this years Ramadhan and sharing them with you. This Ramadhan, my decorating theme is florals and will be using that theme throughout my printables. for free of course!

What to expect, insha'Allaah (God willing):

- countdown calendars
- welcome Ramadhan frame inserts
- bucket list
- bookmarks
and many more...

I am so excited for this project and I welcome you all to participate. So much fun stuff coming your way, I promise.

until next post, bye!

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