Valentine's Day - Take Three

Here is another Valentine card that I came up with that was inspired by Stampin' Celebration Challenge #39.  I really like the color combinations for this week's challenge. The design is from the Stamping 411 Challenge for this past week. 

Card Stock:  Early Espresso, Real Red, Pretty in Pink & Whisper White

Classic Stampin' Pad:  Real Red

Punches:  Full Heart, Heart to Heart and Small Heart

Big Shot Embosslit Die:  Scalloped Heart of Hearts

Ribbon:  3/8" Taffeta in Whisper White

Shimmer Paint:  Champagne Mist

Blossom Petals

Tonight we had our monthly Red Hot Stampers meeting, and we also had a card swap using anything from the new Occasions Mini.  I loved all the designs everyone came up with.  It's definitely a great way to get a variety of cards!   These are the cards I made for the swap.

 

I used sponges to get the colors on the flower petals. 

Card Stock:  Rose Red, Wild Wasabi & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Rose Red & Daffodil Delight
Big Shot Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips & Square Lattice
Punches:  Blossom Petals XL, Modern Label & 1/2" Circle
Jewels:  Basic Pearls
Tools:  Sponges & Crimper

Simply Adorned Charm Bracelet

Yesterday it was the necklace, today it's the bracelet.  Too bad I don't wear jewelry because this bracelet is really cute, and so easy to make too.  




Simply Adorned Bracelet
Simply Adorned Charms ~ 5/8"x5/8" & 5/8" daimeter
Stamp Sets ~ Little Flowers & Silhouette Sentiments
Card Stock ~ Whisper White & Pretty in Pink
Classic Ink Pads ~ Regal Rose & Elegant Eggplant
Punch ~ 1/2" Small Circle
Big Shot Embosslit Die ~ Beautiful Wings
Jewels ~ Basic Pearls

Simply Adorned Charm Necklace

Well, my computer finally decided it liked my pictures on my memory card enough to let me download them and get a post on tonight! :)  When I placed my last order I decided to cave in and buy some of the jewelry Stampin' Up! is selling.  My daughter loves to wear necklaces, so I had her in mind when I bought this.  She's been asking me if I would make some inserts, but I've been putting it off.  Yesterday she said she was wearing black and gray, and asked if I would quickly make her something.  Now I'm wondering why I put it off for so long.  It was so easy to do!  




Simply Adorned Necklace ~ 24"
Simply Adorned Charm ~ 1"x1"
Card Stock ~ Whisper White & Basic Gray
Classic Ink Pad ~ Basic Black
Hostess Stamp Set ~ Silhouette Sentiments
Big Shot Embosslit Die ~ Beautiful Wings
Jewel Accents ~ Basic Pearls

Daisy

I was beginning to think I'd never come up with a final card for my workshop, but thanks to Stamping 411 Saturday Sketch Challenge 188 I was finally able to figure something out!  So glad these challenges are out there to help me out when I need it. :)  Here is their challenge for the week...

Card Stock:  Marina Mist, Bashful Blue, Rose Red, Wild Wasabi 
& Whisper White
Classic Ink Pads:  Rose Red
Punches:  1 3/8" x 5/8" Oval & Scallop Trim Border
Embossing Folder:  Framed Tulips
Bigz Die:  Daisies Flower #2
Jewel Accents:  Basic Rhinestones
Crimper for leaves

Valentine Card - Take Two

As I am writing this I'm sitting by my wood stove in the basement and listening to the wind howl outside.  I guess we are getting some blizzard like weather here in Michigan!  Yes, I am definitely thankful for the warmth down here while I work on my cards...which brings me to my second attempt at a Valentine's Day card.  I used the Mojo Monday 176 Sketch Challenge to help me out with this card.  I know...I didn't do square or round.  Instead I tried to make part of it appear square by adding the ribbon on the card.   I've been looking around at a few more blogs for sketch challenges and came across SUO Challenges and decided to enter this in the SUO challenges 11 too because it's all about Valentines this week!

Card Stock:  Pretty in Pink & Whisper White
Classic Ink Pad:  Pretty in Pink
Ribbon:  5/8" grosgrain Pretty in Pink
Texture Plates:  Backgrounds 1
Sizzlets Die:  Birds & Blooms
Punches:  Decorative Label, Modern Label & Small Heart

Because I Care

These are a couple of cards that I put together because of a mistake I made when running my paper through the Big Shot.  Because I didn't place my paper correctly on the texture plate the design didn't cover the whole paper (unless you click on the picture to make it bigger you might not be able to see the embossing), but because it ended early I was able to stamp on the bottom of it and create two beautiful cards.  I love how mistakes can be salvaged!  

Stamp Sets:  Because I Care & On Your Birthday 
Card Stock:  Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Whisper White
Classic Stampin' Pads:  Perfect Plum, Marina Mist & Wild Wasabi
Texture Plates:  Backgrounds 1