This ones for my oldest DD, who is not only a daughter but a best friend! My card was made with three challenges in mind, as follows:
#1 - Alphabet Challenge, Round 8: "Letter P" - 11/29/17. Letter P - Pink and Punches. The double challenge is "K for Kraft." I used a piece of recycled white kraft envelope paper for the panel to stamp my "heart" plant onto. I had forgotten that large white envelopes were made from bleached kraft until I re-read the challenge definition for "kraft." Thanks goodness for re-reading more carefully before beginning!
#2 - Free for All Challenge - F4A46 - 2/9/18: "Red Hot Love." Use hot colors and a heart on your project. Lots of reds in ink, paper, and ribbon for my "hot" color and lots of glimmery, glitzy hearts!
#3 - 2018 Use It Challenge - USEIT2018 - runs years around...use materials and tools that haven't been used in a long time...be they old or new! My card is entirely made with old materials and tools that haven't seen the light of day for at least two years and some over four year! They are "Valentine Defined" stamps (retired), Heart to Heart punch (retired), Scallop Edge punch (retired), ribbon, and even some of the cardstock has been in my stash for years.
Ingredients: Paper: Stampin' Up cardstocks--Basic Bray, Real Red, Pink Pirouette, Red Glimmer; Envelope Kraft White (recycled). SU Stamp: Valentine Defined (2011-Occ/ retired). SU Inks: Basic Gray, Real Red, Pink Pirouette. Punches: SU--Scallop Edge (retired), Heart to Heart (small heart-retired). Stamped patterned paper (part of stamp set). Darice Foam sheets. Stahs: 1/2" Red grosgrain ribbon. Ink Distressed (Pink Pirouette ink). Computer verse. Size: 4-3/4" x 6."
Registered: July 12, 2005 Location: Shakopee, MN Posts: 3684
Thu, Feb 15, 2018 @ 2:59 PM
This is such a sweet valentine. I love your layout, color combinations, and that pretty red bow. And I happen to have that retired set....so into my Fav's for future inspiration. TFS
Registered: August 10, 2006 Location: Sunny Florida Posts: 25290
Thu, Feb 15, 2018 @ 3:00 PM
Wow, Carlene, this valentine is beautiful! I'm happy that someone else is pulling out some older stamps to create cards. I love the beautiful hearts in the center with the gorgeous bow. The designer paper is gorgeous and the design is fantastic! Great card, Carlene!! Hugs!
Registered: October 19, 2007 Location: Packer Country, WI Posts: 72191
Thu, Feb 15, 2018 @ 7:34 PM
You can tell this was made for someone very special....it's just delightful with all the details.....like how you finished it with the gorgeous bow. TFS
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 83925
Fri, Feb 16, 2018 @ 2:57 AM
Super pretty Carlene, love the extra touches and the side panels. Adorable!
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Fri, Feb 16, 2018 @ 8:52 PM
Wow, I love this...all of it. TFS. Happy day
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