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How to wish your valentine a happy day

Happy Valentine's Day to you! I hope you have something special planned for today - something that honors your love for self and/or others. 

I don't know if you know this but I live thousands of miles away from my loved ones and so special days like today can be difficult. A colleague at work is going through the same feelings so she has organized a really fun lunch today for all of us expats. There will be about 20 of us having lunch together, to celebrate our friendship for each other over some delicious food! 

Which brings me to today's card. I wanted to share a rather unusual Valentine with you to give you an idea that is a bit different: no fancy frills, no hearts; a card without many layers but one that is still pretty and offers a nice sentiment. This would be the perfect card idea for someone who you want to honor today but not necessarily that you are in a love relationship with. 

I love the enamel dots which add a touch of sparkle without being bling-y! Don't miss a full set of instructions below.

Bloom by Bloom Valentine

Supply:

• Stamp Sets: Bloom by Bloom (148820), Itty Bitty Birthdays (148618), Florentine Filigree (148822)
• Card Stock: Whisper White (100730), 
• Stamp Pads: Lovely Lipstick (147140), Call Me Clover (147139), Memento Black (132708)
• Misc: Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Banner Triple Punch (138292), Sale-a-Bration FREE: Botanical Butterfly DSP (149622), Big Shot: (143263), Layering Circles Framelits (141705), Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805)

Measurement: 

• Whisper White: 4 1/4” x 11”, 5 1/2” x 4 1/4” for the Florentine Filigree circle, flower and leaves
• DSP:  1” x 3 1/2”

Instructions: 

1. Score and fold the Whisper White card base at 5 1/2”.
2. On the 5 1/2” piece of Whisper White, stamp the Florentine Filigree large circle and cut it with the largest Layering Circle and then cut again with a smaller one to create the outline image.
3. Stamp the large flower and three leaves on the remaining portion and fussy cut.
4. With the Banner Triple punch, add a banner to one edge of the DSP as shown.
5. Position the DSP as shown and adhere the circle to the card base. Stamp 
6. “Happy Day” above the DSP in Memento Black ink.
7. Add Dimensionals to the flower and leaves and position on the card.
8. Add the Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots in Lovely Lipstick.

How to create a Valentine for your manly man

Are you looking for a more masculine Valentine idea for your 'manly' man? I have a fun idea to share with you today - it is really easy to create and you man will love it especially if he loves hot-rods, choppers or loves to build things. 

What makes this Valentine masculine? First, the colors chosen: Crushed Curry and Tranquil Tide. The neutral is Very Vanilla which adds an antique neutral feel. 

The Geared Up Garage bundle and Classic Garage designer paper continue that masculine tone; don't you love the patterns in the designer paper? 

Geared Up Garage Cling Bundle
$48.50

Classic Garage 6" X 6" (15.2 X 15.2 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

And because this is a Valentine's Day card for your manly man, a new hearts are in order too, using the Be Mine Stitched framelits. If you want to order these products click on any of the product photos to link over to my online store. 

Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies
$35.00

And here's the masculine Valentine - what do you think? I think the phrase is super fun and your man will love it! Under the card photo is a list of ingredients and step-by-step instructions. Have fun! 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Geared Up Garage (148590); 
• Card Stock – Crushed Curry (131199); Tranquil Tide (144246); Very Vanilla (101650); Silver Foil (132178)
• Stamp Pads – Basic Gray(149165) 
• Misc. – Classic Garage Designer Series Paper (DSP)  (148482); Garage Gears Thinlits Dies (148521); Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies (148527); Dimensionals (104430);  Fine Tip Glue Pen (138309); Multipurpose Adhesive Sheets (144106)

Measurements:  

• Crushed Curry:8 1/2” x 5 1/2”, scored at 4 ¼”
• Tranquil Tide: 5 ¼” x 4”; scraps for hearts 
• Very Vanilla : Scraps for hearts 
• Silver Foil:  Scraps for die cut
• DSP:                       5” x 3 ¾”

  Instructions:

1. Start with die cutting your hearts.  If you want to make them easy to adhere, I recommend using the adhesive sheets –put your cardstock on it and then cut.  (I keep a container with cardstock that I’ve add the sheets to just for this purpose!)  Cut out the ones in both Very Vanilla and Tranquil Tide.  Choose the sizes you prefer (I used the 2 medium sized ones with the scallops –cut them out  together with the smaller one inside the larger one to get the heart frame.  For the green ones I used the 3 largest ones without the scallops).  
2. Die cut out the foil piece. (I also used the adhesive sheets on the back )
3. Stamp the sentiment on the Very Vanilla solid stitched heart using Basic Gray ink.
4. Attach the background hearts in whatever direction you choose by either removing the adhesive sheet backing or fine tip glue pen.
5. Attach the heart with the sentiment using dimensionals.
6. Attach the silver foil die cut on the top of the sentiment heart.
7. Stamp the inside with either an anniversary or valentines sentiment.  (If you prefer to add a sheet of very vanilla to the inside, cut a piece 5 ¼ x 4” and then stamp your sentiment)  

Why not try this unusual color for Valentines?

Valentines don't have to be pink or red - they can be other colors too! So why not stretch yourself for this upcoming special day and try this card creation below. 

This Forever Lovely card is very simple in design but it is the color choice that makes is so pretty: Highland Heather and Gorgeous Grape. 

Three hearts were diecut (Be Mine Stitched framelits) using these two colors, and then for some added bling two sparkly hearts were added. What pulls this card together is the Gingham Gala paper strip at the bottom of the card and the Highland Heather bow is the crowning touch. Remember to add some dimensionals underneath for added pop and interest to the eye. 

Here are some other color combinations to try:

• Mango Melody and Grapefruit Grove
• Balmy Blue and Night of Navy
• Smoky Slate and Basic Gray
• Daffodil Delight and Crushed Curry
• Lemon Lime Twist and Soft Sea Foam

What other color combos do you think would make beautiful valentines? Add your combo suggestions in the comments section below - let's add to the list!

Forever Lovely Valentine

Supplies:  

• Stamps – Forever Lovely (148624)
• Paper – Whisper White (100730), Highland Heather (146986), Gorgeous Grape (146987), Sparkle Glimmer Paper (146957), Gingham Gala 6x6 Designer Series Paper (148554)
• Stamp Pads – Highland Heather (147103)
• Misc.- Big Shot (143263), Be Mine Stitched Framelits Dies (148527), Organdy Ribbon Combo Pack (149623), Paper Snips (103579) Mini Glue dots (103683), Multipurpose Liquid Glue (110755), Mini Stampin’ Dimensionals (144108)

 

Measurements:  

• Whisper White - 8 ½” x 5 ½,  ½” x 2”
• Gingham Gala DSP – 4” x 1 ¾”
• Highland Heather ½” x 4”, scraps for hearts
• Gorgeous Grape – scrap for heart
• Sparkle Glimmer Paper scrap for small hearts

 

Instructions:

1. Use the Be Mine Framelits to diecut all hearts from scraps of cardstock and glimmer paper.
2. Add DSP to bottom of card and add the Highland Heather strip to cover the seam. 
3. Stamp sentiment in Highland Heather on strip of white.
4. Flag the left edge and add to card where shown.
5. Add the large hearts with liquid glue and the smaller hearts with Mini Dimensionals.
6. Tie a small bow with the Highland Heather Organdy Ribbon and add to Highland Heather strip with a Glue Dot. 

Show all your love with a simple valentine

In the video below, I am going to show you how to create a very beautiful but very simple Valentine card. You don't need a lot of Valentine stamp sets and other products to make this card - you can use the supplies you have on hand. 

The card below also has a simple layout but the pattern in the All My Love paper makes the card really pop:

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

The paper was my starting point then it was time to think of the phrase - pretty easy for me to figure out because I wanted to use my Well Written framelits again:

Well Written Framelits Dies
$40.00

I decided to combine the 'love' framelit with the 'you' framelit and this combo will be my card phrase. The rest was easy: I used Lovely Lipstick because it was the main color in the All My Love paper 

Here's my card and underneath you will see a list of supplies and cutting dimensions and a video tutorial!

Supplies

Stamp set: none

Ink: none

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Lovely Lipstick: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2" x 1 1/4" (love); 1 1/2" x 1" (you); two strips 4 1/4" x 1/4")
          Whisper White: 2 1/2" x 4 1/4"
          All My Love designer series paper (148576): 1 1/2" x 5 1/2"

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Well Written framelits (148534), Multipurpose Adhesive sheets, SNAIL adhesive,  Take Your Pick tool (144107)

Here's a video showing you how to make this card, along with some bonus tips! 

Was your valentine meant to be?

Some of you have been so lucky to meant the person you want to spend the rest of your life with, through good and bad, joy and sorrow. That special person is your 'meant to be' valentine! 

Which is also the perfect name for a stamp set, so you can send messages from the heart on Valentines Day and throughout the year:

Meant To Be Cling Stamp Set
$24.00

 

The Meant to Be stamp set is perfect for those happy occasions in life. It has 13 cling stamps and the set is available in English, French and German!

Note: cling stamps are a brand new product by Stampin' Up!. Click here to see my video introducing cling stamps. 

The card below uses the Meant to Be bundle (save 10%) which includes the stamp set AND a set of framelits for quick and easy die-cutting:

Meant To Be Cling Bundle
$53.00

 

I can see so many uses for those awesome heart dies - scrapbook pages (memory keeping), treat bags and boxes, etc! I especially love the fact that I will never have to try to cut a perfect heart free-hand - ever again! (And I love the many sizes too)

This is the week to purchase the Meant to Be bundle so you get it in time to create fun Valentine ideas without that time-crunch stress. You can click on the bundle photo above to link over to my Online Store. 

Here's your Meant to Be Valentine card, which also uses the All My Love designer paper. See a full list of instructions under the card photo and then keep scrolling down for a peek at the inside design!

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Meant to Be Bundle (150587)
• Card Stock – Lovely Lipstick Card Stock (146970); Crumb Cake Card Stock (120953); Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Stamp Pads – Lovely Lipstick Ink Pad (147140)
• Misc. – All My Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) (148576); Lovely Lipstick 1/8” Grosgrain Ribbon (146952); Dimensionals (104430); Mini Glue Dots (144108)

Measurements:  

• Lovely Lipstick Card Stock: 7 1/2” x 5 1/2; larger scrap for heart
• Crumb Cake Card Stock: 5 1/4” x 3” 
• Whisper White Card Stock: 5 1/4” x 2 3/4”; scrap for heart
• All My Love DSP: 5” x 2 3/4” 1” x 5” (coordinating pattern)

Instructions:

1. Score the 7 1/2” x 5 1/2” Lovely Lipstick card base at 4 inches (the front is the short side)
2. Adhere the Crumb Cake piece to the front of the card base
3. Adhere and layer the larger DSP piece to the card front
4. Stamp the 5 1/4” x 2 3/4” Whisper White layer with the Meant to Be stamp in Lovely Lipstick.  Adhere that section plus the 1” x 5“ piece of coordinating DSP to the inside of the card.  
5. Stamp ‘Happy Valentine’s Day on the white scrap and cut with the Be Mine Stitched Framelits 
6. Cut a Lovely Lipstick heart using the stitched heart that is slightly larger than the white heart
7. Adhere the two hearts together and attach to the front of the card with dimensionals.  Make sure you only apply then to the left side of the heart so you don’t glue your card shut.
8. Tie a small bow with the Lovely Lipstick Ribbon and attach it to the heart with a Mini Glue Dot

Here's one idea for the inside of this card - and a great way to use up additional bits of designer series paper:

These adorable animals make sensational Valentines

Valentines don't have to be serious and frilly all the time. The adorable animals in the Hey, Love stamp set make sensational Valentines too!

Hey Love Cling Stamp Set
$19.00

 

If you have primary school children this set is perfect for teacher Valentines, class Valentines, or a Valentine for grandma and grandpa. 

The card below is full sized. We also have two other sizes of cards with envelopes to consider, along with our 3" x 3" envelopes for mini cards:

Whisper White Narrow Note Cards & Envelopes
$8.00

Whisper White Note Cards & Envelopes
$6.50

Whisper White 3" X 3" (7.6 X 7.6 Cm) Envelopes
$9.50

 

All these options can be considered depending on who is creating the Valentines and who they are for. Plus these super cute animals can be used for other themes as well: birthday, get well soon, etc. 

Note: this is the week to order the Hey Love stamp set so that you have time to make a pile for Valentine's Day! 

Hey Love Valentine

Here's how to make this cute Valentine:

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets –Hey Love (148644)
• Card Stock – Whisper White (100730); Daffodil Delight (119683); Lovely Lipstick (146970)
• Stamp Pads – Tuxedo Black Memento (132708); Call Me Clover Blends Markers Combo Pack (147282); Daffodil Delight Blends Markers Combo Pack (144603); Lovely Lipstick Blends Markers Combo Pack (147281); Pumpkin Pie Dark Blends Marker (144577)
• Misc. – Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots (148805); Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430)

 

Measurements:  

• Lovely Lipstick: 8-1/2” x 5-1/2”. Score and fold at 4-1/4”.
• Daffodil Delight: 5-1/4” x 4”. 
• Whisper White: 4-1/2” x 3-1/4”

Instructions:

1. Glue Daffodil Delight Cardstock to the Lovely Lipstick Cardstock.
2. Using Memento Ink, stamp the alligator image in the center of the Whisper White Cardstock. Stamp one bird image sitting on the alligator tail and a 2^nd bird image to the left of the alligator. Color all three images using the Blends Markers. 
3. Stamp the sentiment below the stamped images using Memento Ink. 
4. Glue Whisper White Cardstock to card front using Stampin’ Dimensionals.
5. Add Happiness Blooms Enamel Dots to the two bottom corners on the white layer.

Who doesn't love a simplistic card map challenge?

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map challenge is quite similar in terms of layout but has some layers that add complexity too:

 

The heart embellishment and time of year made me think of Valentine's Day and I thought you might be looking for Valentine ideas to try. 

So first I went to my designer paper and spotted the All My Love designer paper pack:

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

Now it is confession time. I don't have a stamp set with hearts in it, nor do I have any hearts framelits that are large enough to make this embellishment. But there is a patterned paper in the All My Love pack that has large hearts so I cut one out to use on my card!

Next I looked at the other patterned paper in this pack and one caught my eye, and I decided to use it for the banner strip in the map. I matched the colors in this patterned paper to my card stock and embellishments to pull everything together. This is the first time I have used Soft Sea Foam - wow, this is such a lovely color!

One difficult decision I had was what to use for the three strips across the heart in the map. After trying a few ideas and not being happy with how any of them looked I finally decided not to have paper strips across my heart. 

Here's my card, using the Beauty Abounds stamp set:

Why not give our card map challenge a try? What products would you use? If you want to see what the other design team members made for this card map challenge, click here!

 

What you can do when struggling for a beautiful card idea

There are times when we all struggle for a beautiful card idea so I will share what I do when I struggle too. 

Idea 1:

First, I often look for a card map idea. I share a Paper Craft Crew card map challenge with you almost every Wednesday along with a card I created using the map. But you can also search online (The Google!) or on Pinterest and you will find a lot of ideas to give you inspiration. 

Here's our challenge this week:

Idea 2:

I often look through my designer paper too. The patterns and colors in my paper often give me inspiration for a card theme idea. When I see some paper that I want to use I let the paper design help me with choosing a stamp set. For example, birthday paper would help me choose a birthday stamp set, etc. 

Idea 3:

Sometimes I start by looking through my stamp sets. Is the a set I haven't used for a while? Is there a set that 'speaks' to me that day, one that I suddenly want to use?

Idea 4:

I cruise through Pinterest and through Stampin' Up! demonstrator-only online art galleries. Sometimes seeing what someone else has created gives me a super idea for what could be my starting point. Funny, but my finished card is seldom like the one that gave me inspiration in the first place. 

Now for my card idea today. I used the color challenge above to guide me as I looked through my designer paper. I spotted two patterns in the All My Love designer paper (page 5 Occasions catalog) that I decided to use:

All My Love 12" X 12" (30.5 X 30.5 Cm) Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

 

My difficult moment was choosing a stamp set. I wanted to make a Valentine idea to share with you so immediately chose the Labels to Love set. I love the frame image and thought I would stamp that in Lovely Lipstick and then use Blushing Bride for the 'LOVE' phrase. But I couldn't make it work for me. So back I went into my stamp stash until I spotted the Flourishing Phrase set with the 'I love you' phrase. Perfect!

 

Labels To Love Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$21.00

Flourishing Phrases Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$37.00

 

I embossed the card base with the Tufted embossing folder for a bit an extra interest. I am really happy with how my card turned out:

What stamp set(s) would you use on this card layout? I would love to know - add a comment below with your suggestions; I love to hear from you! 

If you want to see what the other Paper Craft Crew design team members made for this challenge, head over to the site using the link at the very top of this post. 

Tell your epic Valentine they are simply awesome

Today I have one final Valentine to share with you. One that is the perfect way to tell your Valentine they are epic and awesome. The Epic Celebrations stamp set is the perfect choice with its masculine elements that are fun to color using your Stampin' Blends. 

This card takes only minutes to create and your Valentine will love to open it tomorrow, knowing that it was made especially for them! Don't forget that Epic Celebrations is free with a $50 (60 Euro) order during Sale-a-bration (ending March 31st). So if you don't have this set yet, place a qualifying order so you can make it in time for Father's Day or perhaps a son's birthday. 

Here are some of the supplies used to make this card - and there is a full set of instructions under the card photo to save you time and effort!

Epic Celebrations Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$0.00

Smoky Slate Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Pool Party Dark Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Bermuda Bay Light Stampin' Blends Marker
$4.50

Stitched Shapes Framelits Dies
$30.00

 

Epic Celebrations Valentine

Supplies:

Stamp Sets: Epic Celebrations (147236 - clear mount; 147232 - wood mount)

Inks: Tuxedo Black Memento Pad (132708), Bermuda Bay Classic Stampin’ Pad (131171), Pool Party Classic Stampin’ Pad (126982), Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Write Marker (144033 for set of 2017-2019 In Color Markers), Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend Marker (145054), Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blend Marker (144594) & Light Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blend Marker (144580)

Paper: Whisper White Cardstock (100730), Bermuda Bay (131197) & Pool Party (122924) Cardstock 

Embellishments: Lemon Lime Twist 1/2” Finely Woven Ribbon (144135)

Other: Fast Fuse Adhesive (129026), Big Shot (143263), Stitched Shapes Framelits (145372), 1-1/2” Circle Punch (138299), Stampin’ Dimensionals (104430), Simply Scored Scoring Tool (122234), Paper Snips (103579)

Measurements:

• Bermuda Bay: 5-1/2” x 8-1/2”, scored and folded at 4-1/4”;
• Whisper White: 5-1/4” x 4”, 3”x3” and scrap for the smaller sentiment circle
• Pool Party:  5-1/2” x 1-1/4” 

Instructions:

1. Using the shoe image and Bermuda Bay ink, stamp the shoes in a random pattern on the front card panel.  Stamp an additional pair of shoes in the bottom right corner of the Whisper White cardstock.  Clean the stamp.
2. Stamp the shoe image on the 3”x3” piece of Whisper White cardstock using Memento Ink.
3. Colour the soles of the shoes using the Light Smoky Slate Stampin’ Blend marker.
4. Colour both of the shoes (except for the laces) with the Dark Pool Party Stampin’ Blend marker.  Using the Light Bermuda Bay Stampin’ Blend marker, add a line of colour around the tip of the left shoe, and the sides of the shoe tongues.  Blend out the lines using the Light Pool Party Stampin’ Blend marker.
5. Colour the shoe laces using the Lemon Lime Twist Stampin’ Write Marker.
6. Die cut the shoe image using the large circle from the Stitched Shapes Framelits.
7. Stamp the dot image from the set in a random pattern all over the piece of Pool Party cardstock, using Pool Party ink.  
8. Using Memento ink, stamp the sentiment on a piece of scrap Whisper White cardstock.  Punch with the 1-1/2” Circle Punch.  You will cut off part of the word ‘awesome’.  Clean the stamp and stamp the sentiment again on scrap paper using Bermuda Bay ink.  Cut out the word ‘awesome’ using your Paper Snips, and glue it to your punched sentiment.
9. Cut a 6” piece of Lemon Lime Twist ribbon.  Glue this to the back of the piece of Pool Party cardstock so that about 1/3” of the ribbon is hidden behind the cardstock.  Using your Fast Fuse, glue the entire layer to the card base.  Cut the excess ribbon off with your Paper Snips.
10. Adhere your main image to the card using Stampin’ Dimensionals, and the sentiment flat to the card using Fast Fuse.  Glue the large piece of Whisper White cardstock to the inside of your card.

Sharing a little something with someone special

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• For people who want a built-in reason to get together: Paper Pumpkin can be the perfect reason to enjoy a fun project and each others’ company. 

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January's kit was awesome; watch the video below to see the beautiful kit!

Spread the love with Paper Pumpkin's Heartfelt Love Notes kit; perfect for sharing a little something with all those special someone's this Valentine's Day. Get started by watching the unboxing video for visual step-by-step instructions:

How to make your own beautiful Valentine envelopes

Today I have a super fun (and easy) project to share - a quick and fun way to make Valentine envelopes. This is the perfect project to involve young people at home - they can make the embellishments and phrases and even the envelopes and gift cards.

Here's what I used to make this beautiful Valentine envelope. You can click on any of the photos to link over to my Online Store.

Note: the Painted with Love specialty paper is perfect for envelopes - it is shiny, thick and sturdy! 

Heart Happiness Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Awesomely Artistic Clear-Mount Stamp Set
$20.00

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies
$35.00

Envelope Punch Board
$20.00

 

 Painted with Love Valentine Envelope

 

Stamp set: Awesomely Artistic (139950)

Ink: Rich Razzleberry

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Painted with Love (145580): 5" x 5"
          Whisper White: 3/4" x 1 1/4" (phrase); 2" x 3 1/8" (insert)
          Melon Mambo: 2"square

Other: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sweet & Sassy framelits (141707), Envelope Punch Board (133774), Tear & Tape adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video showing how to make this cute envelope - thanks for watching! Hint: as you watch think beyond Valentine envelopes - this project is perfect for making gift card envelopes by simply changing the paper, phrase and embellishments!

 

This simplistic card map will challenge your creativity

This week's Paper Craft Crew card map looks simple but I found it very challenging. I knew the stamp set and dies I wanted to use but the paper choices had me stumped. I tried several variations until I was happy. 

Here's what I ended up using for my Painted with Love card - I love the gold foil shine that the paper adds to my card! Click on any of the product photos below to place an order at my online store:

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Sweet & Sassy Framelits Dies
$35.00

  

 Painted with Love Valentine

 

Stamp set: none

Ink: Versamark

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Rich Razzleberry: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" x 3 1/4"' 1/4" x 3"
          Melon Mambo: 5 1/4" x 4", scraps for 2 hearts
          Painted with Love paper: 2 1/2" x 2 3/4"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic Platform, Sweet & Sassy framelits, SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals, Whisper White Thick Baker's Twine, Mini Glue Dots

Don't forget to create a beautiful layer for the inside of your cards too. Here's mine:

Petal Passion cards will make you a master crafter

This past week I did a Facebook Live introducing the Petal Passion Memories & More card pack and how this pack offers you so much more than for memory keeping. As always, Stampin' Up! has also partnered this card pack with the Petal Passion designer series paper and the Petal Palette stamp set!

Today I want to show you some of these products. Learn how to make one of the Petal Pair cards I shared on my Facebook Live. Here's what I used to make the card - a list of supplies and a video are under the card photo!

Petal Passion Memories & More Card Pack
$10.00

Petal Pair Textured Impressions Embossing Folders
$9.00

Petal Passion Designer Series Paper
$11.00

 

 Petal Pair Valentine

 

Stamp set: Heart Happiness (145769)

Ink: Cherry Cobbler

Paper and cutting dimensions:
          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"; 2 1/4" square (for heart)
          Basic Black: two pieces 1/4" x 5 1/2", 3 1/8" x 4 1/8"
          Petal Passion card - pick your fave!

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Petal Pair embossing folder (145656), Sweet & Sassy framelits (141707), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

Here's my video tutorial: enjoy!

How to create an attractive heart-felt valentine card

The new Painted with Love suite in the Occasions catalog (pages 18-19) is gorgeous. The designs are sophisticated and each sheet has added shine thanks to the gold foil accents on one side and brushstroke imagery on the other side. 

At first I wasn't so keen on this paper but ordered it anyway because I have found that our paper packs in 'real-life' are so much better than the photos on our catalogs. And again, I wasn't disappointed! What was surprising was the thickness of the paper - perfect for making boxes too!

Here's what was used to make this beautiful Sure Do Love You card. To me, the framelits make this card stand out - a simple die and look what it can make!

You can click on any of these small photos to hop over to my Online Store:

Sure Do Love You Clear-Mount Bundle
$48.50

Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Sunshine Wishes Thinlits Dies
$27.00

 

Supplies: 

• Stamp Sets – Sure Do Love You Bundle (145966)
• Card Stock – Thick Whisper White (140272); Melon Mambo (115320)
• Stamp Pads – Melon Mambo (126948)
• Misc. – Painted With Love Specialty Designer Series Paper (145580); Sunshine Wishes Thinlits (141489); Dimensionals (104430); Glue Dots (103683)

 

Measurements:  

• Thick Whisper White: 4 ¼ “ x 11”; 3” x 2 1/4” for Banner
• Melon Mambo: 3 1/2” x 4 3/4” ; 3” x 3” for Heart
• Designer Paper:  3 ¼” x 4 ½”
• Gold Foil:  3” x 3”  for Heart

 

Instructions:

1. Stamp Sentiment in Melon Mambo on 3 x 2 ¼” scrap of White and cut out with Thinlit. 
2. Adhere designer series paper to the Melon Mambo Mat 
3. Cut two Hearts from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits (one in Gold and One in Melon Mambo). The attach to the DSP with Glue Dots that have been rolled a bit between your fingers. 
4. Attach matted piece to the front of your card base using Stampin’ Dimensionals
5. Add Banner using Stampin’ Dimensionals

How to create a Be Mine Bloomin' Love Valentine

Today I have one final Valentine idea to share, complete with a video tutorial! In the video you will hear about my Paper Share offer (Occasions Catalog) and see how I create this quick and easy Valentine.

Here's what I used to make the card - you can click on any of the photos to place an order at my online store. Remember it's Sale-a-bration - every $50 product order earns you FREE products, including the Carried Away paper!

Bloomin' Love Photopolymer Stamp Set
$17.00

Baker's Box Thinlits Dies
$33.00

Urban Underground Specialty Designer Series Paper
$13.00

Carried Away Designer Series Paper
$0.00

 

 Bloomin' Love Valentine

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Stamp set Bloomin' Love (140643)

Ink: Basic Gray

Paper and cutting dimensions:

          Whisper White: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2", scrap for banner
          Basic Gray: 3" x 3 1/2"
          Urban Underground (142783): 1" x 2 7/8"
          Carried Away (143608): two pieces 1" x 2 7/8"

Accessories: Big Shot, Magnetic platform, Baker's Box Thinlits (138279), SNAIL adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals

And now for the video tutorial - thanks for watching!