Valentine's Day Cards

It's almost Valentine's Day and I've been busy stamping hearts. Check out my cards I've made for my January Stamp-a-Stack class.

The first card uses the new Hearts a Flutter stamp set (you can get the bundle (stamp set and framelits) and save money) from the Spring Catalog.  I CASEd this card here.

Supplies:  Riding Hood Red, Crumb Cake and Very Vanilla CS; Riding Hood Red ink; Chevron embossing folder, Crumb Cake seam binding.

My next card uses the I Dig You stamp set.  This set was one of the first stamp sets I bought when the new catalog came out in July.  I thought it would be great for scrap booking all of my grandsons' pictures. I was excited when I found a card here that used this set for a Valentine's Card.  I changed it up a bit and I love how it turned out.

Supplies: Cherry Cobbler, Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse and Whisper White CS; Daffodil Delight, Midnight Muse and Early Espresso inks; Hearts a Flutter and I Dig You stamp sets.

This card uses the chalkboard technique -- white craft ink on black card stock. A simple idea and so easy. The stamp set is a Sale-a-Bration set Vintage Verses. Don't forget Sale-a-Bration starts January 22 and ends March 22, 2013.

The banners on the side are from the Hearts a Flutter stamp set in the Spring Catalog.  I think this turned out nice - I love red, black and white together!

Supplies:  Real Red, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock, Whisper White craft ink, Real Red and Basic Black ink; Labels Collection framelits and Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder.

This card uses the new More Amore Specialty DSP from the Spring Catalog. I also used the Cannery stamp set and framelits. I love that little mason jar.  This time its filled with little hearts for Valentine's Day.  The hear is from the Create a Cupcake stamp set.

Supplies: Crumb Cake, Pool Party and Very Vanilla card stock; Primrose Petals, Pool Party, Crumb Cake and Basic Black ink; Tiny Tags and Delightful Dozen stamp sets; Pool Party baker's twine and Jewelry Tag punch.

The last card uses the Hearts a Flutter and Wacky Wishes stamp sets.  Simple but cute.  The card says Wishing you a ... Happy Valentine's Day (on the inside).

Supplies: Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper White card stock; Pretty in Pink, Pink Pirouette and Melon Mambo ink; Chevron embossing folder; Rhinestones.


I hope you enjoyed looking at my Valentine cards,.  Come back soon.

Linda

Valentine's Day Stamp-a-Stack

It's been a LONG time since I've posted anything -- back in November!  Well once the holidays hit, it's such a busy time for everyone that I was just struggling to get all my holiday plans completed before Santa arrived!!  We just had our last Christmas celebration this last Saturday and my tree is finally put away for another year.  But how quickly the months pass it will be back up before I know it, LOL!!!

I've designed a few cards for my upcoming Valentine's Day Stamp-a-Stack.  I'm kind of excited about these two cards because I designed them myself -- no CASEing!  The first one uses the a la carte stamp set "Candy Conversations" in the Occasions Mini.  I also used some of the beautiful pleated ribbon.  It makes the card look so simple but elegant, don't you think?  The other supplies I used were:  Riding Hood Red, Early Espresso and Whisper White card stock; In-Color DSP (Blushing Bride); Riding Hood Red ink with Blushing Bride and Early Espresso markers; Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Ticket Corner Punch and the small Heart Punch.

The next card uses the "Sweetheart" stamp set from the 2011-2012 Catalog & Idea Book.  I used the new embosslits (small hearts at bottom of card base) from the Occasions Mini.  They are very easy to use and add an extra little something to your projects.  I embossed the heart in the center using the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, punched it out with our Heart punch and used Stampin' Dimensionals to make it pop.  Other supplies used:  Rose Red, Wild Wasabi, Regal Rose and Whisper White card stock; Regal Rose 1/8" taffeta ribbon; Corner Rounder punch.

I hope you enjoy my little "sneak peek" from my upcoming Stamp-a-Stack.  I plan on designing one more Valentine card and two general occasion cards for a total of 5 different designs.

Thanks for stopping by.  I'm back and hopefully won't be gone so long next time, LOL!!!

Linda

Flamingo Love

Here are the last two cards for my January classes.  They both use the new stamp set "Valentine Defined" from the Occasions Mini Catalog.  I love the little "kissing" flamingos.  For this first card I was looking to use other colors besides just red or pink.  My favorite color is green so when I found this card on another demonstrator's blog I just had to make it.  My inspiration came from here.  Supplies used are Old Olive, Pear Pizzazz, Pretty in Pink, Melon Mambo and Whisper White cardstock.  Melon Mambo, Old Olive and Pear Pizzazz Stampin' Pads, various punches and Pear Pizzazz ribbon.



This last card is my favorite of all the Valentine cards I've made so far.  It was so fun to make and pretty easy.  This demonstrator, Michelle, has perfected the art of using the brayer.  If you go to her blog, she makes beautiful cards of all shades and colors using the brayer.  I'm not nearly as good as she is but I don't think it's bad for my first attempt.  What do you think?  Supplies used are Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Black and Whisper White card stock.  Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry, So Saffron, Old Olive and Basic Black Stampin' Pads.  Of course, the brayer and sponges too.  I can just imagine myself looking through the little heart-topped weeds to catch a glimpse of the two flamingos in love!!!  Michelle's blog is here.

Thanks for coming back to check out my cards.  I love showing off what I've been working on.  Don't forget -- stop back anytime and leave a comment!!

Linda

Love ... Love ... Love

Here is another card for my January Stamp-a-Stack.  I just love Valentine's Day -- don't you?  I was inspired for this card here.  I wanted to use our waffle paper  -- it's so easy to use and it adds a nice little "rufflely" effect.   The stamp set is Filled with Love from the Holiday Mini and I used Cherry Cobbler, Whisper White and Basic Black card stock.  I also used the pinking hearts border punch. 

That's it for today.  After work, I'm heading down to my workshop to finish designing my cards.  Check back to see what I get done this weekend.

Thanks for stopping in.

Linda

I'm Back ...

I checked the last time I posted and it was November 16, 2010. WOW ... it's a new year. How quickly time flies when you are busy! I took the month of December off of my SU business to concentrate on getting my handmade Christmas gifts finished and spend time with my family.

I have so much to tell you about the last month and a half but I first want to show you a few cards I've received and what I'm working on for my upcoming Stamp-a-Stack classes.

First is a "buddy swap" card I received from fellow demonstrator Trelvia. What an ingenious way to use the heart punches. The star is from the boho blooms punch. Great job, Trelvia.

Next is a Christmas card I received from another fellow demonstrator and good friend, Rita. Once again, she uses punches to create a beautiful "front door with wreath" Christmas card. I love it. When I told Rita how much I loved the card, she said she was busy making wreaths for Valentine's Day, Easter, etc. Maybe she'll send me one of those too!!


The last card I received was from my December buddy swapper -- Sarah. She used a new stamp set from the Occasions Mini -- Take a Spin. I wasn't sure I needed (more like wanted because I don't "need" any more stamps, LOL!) this stamp set but what a cute card to send a child or grandchild!


Okay, now for a sneak peak at this month's Stamp-a-Stack cards. It's Valentine's Day time and I enjoy all the LOVE! This first card was my buddy swap for December which I sent to my buddy, Carla. It actually is based on the card on page 43 of the Occasions Mini catalog. I used the single stamp "Be My Valentine." Check it out.


The next card uses the new "Valentine Defined" stamp set in the Occasions Mini. I CASEd the idea here. I changed it a little to use the supplies I had. It has a little sparkle to the hearts on the tree -- I used some Dazzling Diamonds.


Well, that's it for now. I'm back to my workshop tonight to create more cards for my classes. I'll share them soon.

Thanks for stopping by.

Linda

Happy Valentine's Day

I know, it's the day after Valentine's Day. I'm a little late sharing my Valentine creations. I made all these cute little Valentine's for my 8 grandchildren who live near me. (My other 4 live in Wisconsin.) Actually there are only 7 treats because Mylah is only 6 months old and doesn't need candy!

My inspiration came from Diana's blog. I used the Sweetheart stamp set (clear-mount) and the cute heart-shaped treat cups offered as a special promotion for Valentine's Day. The other punches I used was the small heart punch from the Occasions Mini and the round tab punch and corner punch from the IB&C. The treats are a 3x3 note card with a 2 x 2 5/8 inch piece of cardstock that slides between the front of the card and the 2 7/8 inch cardstock that holds treat cup. This way it hold the candy in yet the kids can still get it out.

After making these on Sunday afternoon, I decided to deliver them to my grandchildren. To our surprise the weather changed quickly and we found ourselves in the middle of a winter storm. It was lots of fun and the kids were so happy to see Grammy and Grampy show up all snowy with candy!!!

I hope you all had a wonderful Valentine's Day with your loved ones.

Linda

January Stamp-a-Stack

Okay, I wanted to get my January Stamp-a-Stack post done while it was still January!! Does anyone else feel like this first month of the year went by too fast. Well, I've already held one of my February on Tuesday and I'm still trying to get my January post up.

Most of these cards are for Valentine's Day which are always fun to make. The first one is from the Christmas shoebox swap I attended. I think it was designed by Lynn Luetkemeyer. Thanks, Lynn, for a great card that I could use at my class -- what a time saver!

Supplies:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Whisper White, Melon Mambo, Bermuda Bay & Basic Black
Ink: Basic Black, Markers (Old Olive, Bermuda Bay & Melon Mambo)
Accessories: Melon Mambo Ribbon and Stampin' Dimensionals

This next card I found here. It was so simple yet looked elegant using the Sending Loving Specialty Designer Series Paper. I love the glitter on the paper!

Supplies:
Stamps: Love You Much
Paper: Whisper White; Real Red; Pretty in Pink; Sending Loving Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Ticket Corner Punch, White Taffeta Ribbon, Stampin' Dimensionals

The inspiration for my next card came from Gretchen. Check out her blog here. The card was easy to make but I added a WOW when opened (I gave it a little pop, Gretchen!). I used the new heart embossing die. I love new toys!

Here is what it looks like open.

Supplies:
Stamps: I {heart} Hearts; Whimsical Words
Paper: Whisper White; Real Red; Pretty in Pink; Sending Loving Specialty DSP
Ink: Real Red
Accessories: Pretty in Pink Grosgrain Ribbon, Heart Punch, Stampin' Dimensionals

My final card for January was not a Valentine card. I used the With All My Heart stamp set from the Occasions Mini. My inspiration came from Sarah Klasing who is a wonderful demo from our group Gateway Glitter 'n Ink. You can see her original card in my January 7 post. I love the new clear-mounted stamps. What about you?

Thanks for continuing to stop by to see if I've posted. I'll try to stay in contact more, LOL!!!

Linda