I need to make at least eight Valentines. I wanted to make my first with a vintage flair since I haven't used this style in a long time, and it is one of my favorites. I checked out the SCS challenges to see if a vintage Valentine would fit any of them and to get ideas for my card's layout and color scheme. I found seven to fit it into as follows:
#1 - Alphabet Challenge/ Round 8: DD8ABC22V...Letter V/ Double: E=exemplar...use decorative letter style. V=Vintage Valentines/ Double E for exemplar = decorative letter die-cut.
#2 - Inspiration Challenge: IC635 - 2/3/18...browse the online Theme Rooms filled with decorating ideas. My inspiration is from Romantic Bedroom Ideas...the very first picture of a lady in a softy feminine boudoir with lovely colors and feminine flowery walls, canopy, and bedding...the colors were perfect! See it here: http://themerooms.blogspot.com/searc...lentines%20Day.
#3 - Featured Stamper - FS574 - 2/4/18..."Ever Been to Walla Walla?" Featured stamper is Amy Marshal (Kalla Walla). I chose her "Card: Birthday Wishes - 7/2/13" for its layout, which I thought would work well: Birthday Wishes by Kalla Walla at Splitcoaststampers These are my changes:
* Theme change from birthday to Valentines
* I used a floral patterned paper for my background instead of an embossed floral.
* I added two die-cut hearts to the circular center area instead of the sentiment.
* I moved the three pearl buttons to top right corner instead of the bottom right to allow for a die-cut sentiment, and I added that sentiment.
* I used a torn edging on my panel beneath the circle focal point instead of a die-cut with decorative edge.
* I used a circular grapevine-style wreath for my circle instead of a scallop circle die.
#4 - Free for All Challenge - F4A414 - 1/26/18..."All the Love"...make a card for someone you love to show how they brighten your day. You can add hearts or incorporate the work "love" to make it even more "love"ly!
#5 - Ways to Use It Challenge - WT673 - 2/1/18 - Love is in the Air...create a card worthy of giving for Valentines...all about LOVE!
#6 -DIRTY DOZEN MONTHLY THEMES - September 2017 WORD Play - WORD0917 - 9/15/17...Time to have fun with spelling! Add things in your project that start with the letters of the word FOLD. F = Frayed edges; O = Organdy sheer ribbon; L - LOVE hearts; D = Distressed ink edges.
#7 - Use It Challenge - USEIT2018 - on-going annual challenge...use old or new unused materials and tools. I used: 1) an old patterned dsp have had in my paper stash for over three year; 2) die-cut hearts set that haven't been used for several years; 3) old ribbon from my stash...can't remember when I last used it!
#8 - Distressed Edge Technique - used edge of scissors to fray the edge of my vertical panel to add a more vintage look. Though this is in the Technique Tutorials, it is not in the Technique Spotlight sub-gallery.
Ingredients: Papers: Stampin' Up (SU) - Cardstock--Whisper White, Pool Party; Recollections--Soda Pop pack (mint green); DCWV--The Glitter Cardstock Stack (white); Pattern--Prima (stash). Dies: Cottage Cutz Expressions--Happy Valentines; Spellbinders--Woodland Wreath; Spellbinders--Hearts Nestabilities. May Arts: 3/8" Sheer Dots ribbon. SU: Pearls. Colorbox--Chestnut Roan Ink (distressing). Personalized computer verse. Disressed Edge technique. Size: 4-3/4" x 6".
Registered: April 16, 2008 Location: Meridian, Idaho Posts: 8507
Sun, Feb 11, 2018 @ 11:42 AM
Carlene, you are so masterful at creating vintage cards! This stunning Valentine just jumped out of your gallery at me, with all it's glorious details. Love, love, love that wreath with the two hearts and the soft pinks and blues in the patterned paper. Well done to hit some many challenges too!
------------------------------ Stef
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Registered: July 9, 2008 Location: Stars Fell on Alabama Posts: 74948
Sun, Feb 11, 2018 @ 3:45 PM
Carlene, what a beauty I missed this week. Your vintage valentine is sure to be treasured by anyone who receives it.....awesome details.
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