Well, I had not stamped this past week, so today I had to GET BUSY !! Here is the first card that I finished.
I really like this card, for the fact that I used Valentine colors, but DID NOT MAKE a Valentine's card !! Sorry, but I don't need to many of those this year. Instead, I am making cards with IDEAS for Valentine's Day that you can use, but putting other sentiments on them. Stamp an "I Love You" in the frame and you are set! I used retired DSP (patterned paper), but the card stock is cherry cobbler, black and vanilla.
The frame was made by punching the 1 3/8 square in the DSP , and then stamping the sentiment on the vanilla CS underneath. That stamp is from the Afterthoughts Hostess set. And here is a little tip for you.
I had already put the whole card together and realized I needed more embellishments than just the ribbon. I wanted some brads, but did not feel like having the tabs of them inside. So, I punched out 6 black circles with the 3/16 hole on my crop-a-dile and glued 2 together times 3. After attaching them to the card, I covered them with Crystal Effects, and now they look just like the real thing.
Tootles, have fun and happy stamping!!
Hi Julie;
Thanks for the inspiration for a Valentine's Day card for my daughter. Here's my card - http://therobbsbloggingalong.blogspot.com/2011/02/valentines-day-frame.html
I love your ideas! Thank you so much for sharing.
Posted by: Kim | February 13, 2011 at 03:24 PM
Awesome card.
Love the new colour scheme for the blog too.
Posted by: Sandra K | February 05, 2011 at 09:44 PM
So fabulous and cheerful! Love the DPs and the layout!
Posted by: Glenda J | February 01, 2011 at 05:58 PM
Beautiful card! I love the faux brads.
Posted by: Sarita | January 31, 2011 at 11:02 AM
it is so pretty, just love that paper and great idea for the faux brads they look so real!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | January 31, 2011 at 09:34 AM
Love the card, especially the little details . . .
Love your new blog look, too! How did you get the rolled paper look? Is this MDS?
Posted by: Christine K | January 31, 2011 at 07:48 AM
Very pretty card. Glad you got a chance to stamp.
Posted by: JoAnn Burnham | January 30, 2011 at 10:10 PM
Beautiful card! And the new look of your blog is beautiful too!
Posted by: Judi_Stamparooni | January 30, 2011 at 10:00 PM
Hi Julie,
WOW! You've outdone yourself again! I really like this card and the options to change the greeting makes it so versatile. My favorite part is your "faux brads" tip! That made me start thinking about using different shapes, sizes, colors and patterns!
HUGS,
Linda
Posted by: Linda L | January 30, 2011 at 09:42 PM
That is about the most perfect knot ever!! I need more practice!
Posted by: memphisrobin | January 30, 2011 at 07:45 PM
Looks fabulous Julie! I totally like what you've done here!
Posted by: craftscar@hotmail.com | January 30, 2011 at 02:27 PM
I like this card, everything about it, the color combination, the layout.I never think about using Crystal effects and I have a bottle that has never been opened. I am going to use your idea. Thanks for such a great idea. Know that you are truly loved from heaven. And I know you are loved by all your followers here on earth. Sandy
Posted by: Sandy Basso | January 30, 2011 at 01:26 PM
You've still got it girl. One of my favorite card makers. So beautiful and professional looking. Great job.
Posted by: Lynn Smith | January 30, 2011 at 09:26 AM
I love everything about the card. It looks like you really took the time and made it very pleasing to the eye. I hope you don't mind, but I would cove to CASE it. For VDay- my parents would love that card.
Posted by: robyn | January 30, 2011 at 09:06 AM
That greeting is stinkin' cute ... "call when it's time for cake"!!!!! And aren't you a smartie fartie with the faux brads; great tip.
Posted by: bonnie weiss | January 30, 2011 at 06:48 AM
Great idea as I love brads but don't always like to have to cover the backs up on a card. I'll have to try that hint!Hugs from Michigan
Posted by: chrisd | January 30, 2011 at 05:52 AM
Nice card! I love your "new to me" blog header and the color is fab! :)
Posted by: Gabby | January 30, 2011 at 03:56 AM
This is a very nice card,clean and simple.
Good job .
Waiting for the next one now.
Hugs.
Katou
Posted by: Katou | January 30, 2011 at 03:39 AM