Valentines Cards & Projects – Page 10

Category: Valentines Cards & Projects

Stampin’ Up! Follow My Heart!

Posted on January 5, 2014 by Carol Payne

Hey there! After featuring Valentines yesterday for my Sunday Swap Day, I just couldn't resist creating a Valentine of my own the the limited-edition Follow My Heart stamp set:

(My pics are not quite as crisp as I would like for them to be. I am learning a new camera, so hopefully I will get this figured out soon, so please be patient! Thanks!)

ETA: I re-took these pics during the day with natural light:

Much better, don't you think?

I used the Raspberry Ripple and Whisper White cardstock, cutting out my hearts with the two hearts Hearts A Flutter Framelits Collection (#130159 $24.95).

After I cut out the scalloped heart on the Whisper White layer I then stamped the greeting with Raspberry Ripple ink in the bottom right corner. After letting the ink dry for a few moments, I inserted the layer into the Arrows Textured Impressions Folder with the stamped area sticking out of the bottom so it would not be embossed. I'm pretty happy with the result!

I adhered the embossed layer over a second layer the same color and size with several Stampin' Dimensionals underneath to hold up the open heart as well as the edges.

The finishing touch is the tiny Rhinestone Basic Jewel I added to the Raspberry Ripple heart I layered in the middle of the scalloped heart, also with Stampin' Dimensionals.

I completed the inside with the rest of the images from the Follow My Heart set, all stamped with Raspberry Ripple ink. I just LOVE the detail of the Eiffel Tower, don't you?

This card would make a perfect Valentine or Anniversary card! We will be making this card at some of my workshops this month, yay!

That's all for now! We are sort of "snowed-in" again, but really it's more of a "blowed-in" than snow. We got a couple of inches of snow today, so church was cancelled tonight and schools are cancelled tomorrow, but the real problem right now is the extreme cold and the high winds. It's driving the cold literally into every tiny crack or opening in everyone's home. A couple of times the wind hit our house so hard it sounded almost like thunder!

The Follow My Heart set is only available until January 27th, so don't delay if you want to order it. You can contact me direct or go to my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day – Valentine’s Day is on Its’ Way!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Carol Payne

Hey there! It's Sunday, which means it's the day I share some of my monthly swaps with you all. Since it's really just a short time before Valentine's Day is here, I wanted to show you these two Valentines:

This year Stampin' Up! released three limited-edition valentine sets that are only available until January 27th. This card by Mary Waring was created with the Love You More set (#131850 wood-mount $21.95 or #131853 clear-mount $16.95) and Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack (#132996 $6.95). The paper-pieced birdie is holding a Cherry Cobbler-punched small heart and tiny linen-thread banner from the Follow My Heart Stamp Set.

This card by Kathy Morgan was created with the Follow My Heart set (#134611 $15.95 wood-mount, #134614 $11.95 clear-mount), as well as the En Francais background (#128562 $17.95 wood-mount, #127790 $13.95 clear-mount) and the third limited-edition valentine stamp, Flowerful Heart stamp (#134617 $9.95 wood-mount only). Kathy stamped the Flowerful Heart stamp with Pink Pirouette ink on whisper white, then cut it out with the smallest of the Heart Framelits. She then cut a Raspberry Ripple heart with the next-sized-larger Heart Framelit. The Eiffel Tower and the En Francais background are both stamped with Soft Suede in, then cut with an Oval Collection Framelit. It is layered on a next-sized-larger Soft Suede Oval.

If you like either of these card or any of these stamp sets, you need to order them right away before they are gone on January 27th!

Go to my Online Store to shop: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Sunday Swap Day – Valentine’s Day is on Its’ Way!

Posted on January 4, 2014 by Carol Payne

If you like either of these card or any of these stamp sets, you need to order them right away before they are gone on January 27th!

Go to my Online Store to shop: www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2014

Stampin’ Up! Perfect Pennants Me & You!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Carol Payne

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Hey there! Merry Christmas Eve! Only one more sleep til' Christmas! My house is full of family today! Everyone came in late Tuesday evening, some just in time to go to bed, so we are all here and ready to celebrate!

A few days ago while I was prepping for my Stampin' In the New Year Birthday Stamp-a-Stack I created this card with the Perfect Pennants stamp set from the Occasions Catalog:

I'm really diggin' this color combo of Real Red, Whisper White, Coastal Cabana, and Baked Brown Sugar in the Fresh Prints Designer Series Paper Stack! I used the new Ampersand Textured Impressions Folder to emboss a piece of Pool Party (which blends perfectly with Coastal Cabana). I sponged the raised image lightly with Pool Party ink to help the image stand out a bit more.

The "me & you" image is from the Perfect Pennants stamp set, stamped in Real Red on a Whisper White scrap then cut out with one of the 6 Banners Framelits Dies. I tied a bow with Real Red 1/4" Stitched Grosgrain, then added it with a Glue Dot. To finish off the bow I added a Pool Party button from the Subtles Designer Button pack, again with a Glue Dot, then added a simple knot of Linen Thread with another Glue Dot. Don't know what I would do without Glue Dots!

I've had a pack of Hardward Clips Essentials since the Annual Catalog started on June 1st but had never used them until I realized they contained an ampersand clilp that matched the Ampersand folder perfectly!

This card would make a good anniversary or birthday card, but I chose to use a phrase from Love You to the Moon, another Occasions Catalog set, stamped in Real Red, to make it Valentine-y!

The "xoxo" stamp is also from Love You to the Moon, isn't it cute?

Well, that's all for now. Until tomorrow (Christmas!), have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’ Up! Perfect Pennants Me & You!

Posted on December 24, 2013 by Carol Payne

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

A few days ago while I was prepping for my Stampin' In the New Year Birthday Stamp-a-Stack I created this card with the Perfect Pennants stamp set from the Occasions Catalog:

This card would make a good anniversary or birthday card, but I chose to use a phrase from Love You to the Moon, another Occasions Catalog set, stamped in Real Red, to make it Valentine-y!

The "xoxo" stamp is also from Love You to the Moon, isn't it cute?

Well, that's all for now. Until tomorrow (Christmas!), have a Stampingrox! day!

All products used are ©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

Stampin’ Up! One Last Valentine For This Year!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Carol Payne

Happy Valentine's Day! What are you doing for your sweetie today?

Depending on what my hubby's schedule dictates today, I hope to make him a yummy supper tonight, although I may have to make a grocery run so I have a few special things that are his favorites!

I found one more Valentine swap picture from Leadership that I wanted to share with you here:

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This card combines a bunch of cool Occasions Catalog products and a technique that is hot right now in the blog world, Chalkboarding!

More Amore Designer Series Paper is the card base background with an Oval Accent Bigz Die Real Red flap on the right side. Hearts a Flutter heart stamps and Hearts a Flutter and Hearts Framelits cut everything out perfectly! All of the Basic Black hearts are treated with the Chalkboarding technique, with the largest heart stamped with the "You're in MY thoughts, YOU'RE in my heart" from Word Play.

The left side of the card is embellished with Pool Party Seam Binding tied in a loopy bow, with a Designer Builder Brad and Linen Thread accenting the center.

I will be featuring the Chalkboarding technique, but with a different card of course, in my March Punch/Technique Class, so check back with me after the two classes are over to see how it's done!

I'd better let you go for now. I also have to begin TAX PREPARATIONS today! Farmer's & Fishermen have to have their taxes submitted by the end of February, so not much time left!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Valentine's Day!

All products used can be purchased at my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper

#129309

Price: $12.95

Doilies
and hearts honeymoon in this happy paper. 12 sheets total: 10 sheets-2
ea. of 5 double-sided designs; 2 single-sided laser-cut sheets (1 Real
Red; 1 Primrose Petals) in 1 design. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free.
Basic Black, Pool Party, Primrose

Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die

#127005

Price: $21.95

Oval:
5-3/8" x 4-1/16". Clear top to see where you’re cutting. Use with Big
Shot and Standard Cutting Pads. Coordinates with Forever with You Stamp
Set.

Hearts A Flutter Bundle Clear

#131097

Price: $36.95

Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set + Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies = 15% savings.

earts Collection Framelits Dies

#125599

Price: $26.95

The
innovative, thin, wafer-like design of these dies lets you see where
you’re placing the design before you cut! Layer dies inside each other
to cut frames for stamp images. Cut single hearts for accents or
layering. Use with single sheets of card stock or Designer Series Paper.
Hearts Collection coordinates with Take it to Heart Stamp Set. Largest
heart is approximately 5-1/4" wide. Collection includes 6 dies in a
sturdy envelope for easy storage in our Big Shot Die Storage.

Designer Builder Brads	#129329
Price: $6.95
If you build it . . . creativity will come. Add paper or stamped images, then enhance with an epoxy bubble on top! Try embellishing with our 8 mm rhinestones or pearls. 16 Brads: ea. 1"; 20 epoxy bubbles: ea 3/8". Coordinates with the Itty Bitties Stamp S

Stampin’ Up! One Last Valentine For This Year!

Posted on February 14, 2013 by Carol Payne

Happy Valentine's Day! What are you doing for your sweetie today?

Depending on what my hubby's schedule dictates today, I hope to make him a yummy supper tonight, although I may have to make a grocery run so I have a few special things that are his favorites!

I found one more Valentine swap picture from Leadership that I wanted to share with you here:

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

This card combines a bunch of cool Occasions Catalog products and a technique that is hot right now in the blog world, Chalkboarding!

The left side of the card is embellished with Pool Party Seam Binding tied in a loopy bow, with a Designer Builder Brad and Linen Thread accenting the center.

I will be featuring the Chalkboarding technique, but with a different card of course, in my March Punch/Technique Class, so check back with me after the two classes are over to see how it's done!

I'd better let you go for now. I also have to begin TAX PREPARATIONS today! Farmer's & Fishermen have to have their taxes submitted by the end of February, so not much time left!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! Valentine's Day!

All products used can be purchased at my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper

#129309

Price: $12.95

Oval Accent Bigz Clear Die

#127005

Price: $21.95

Oval:
5-3/8" x 4-1/16". Clear top to see where you’re cutting. Use with Big
Shot and Standard Cutting Pads. Coordinates with Forever with You Stamp
Set.

Hearts A Flutter Bundle Clear

#131097

Price: $36.95

Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set + Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies = 15% savings.

earts Collection Framelits Dies

#125599

Price: $26.95

Designer Builder Brads	#129329
Price: $6.95
If you build it . . . creativity will come. Add paper or stamped images, then enhance with an epoxy bubble on top! Try embellishing with our 8 mm rhinestones or pearls. 16 Brads: ea. 1"; 20 epoxy bubbles: ea 3/8". Coordinates with the Itty Bitties Stamp S

Stampin’ Up! Hearts a Flutter Valentines Swaps!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Carol Payne

With Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, I thought I'd better show you these cute swaps I took pictures of at Leadership. I have no idea who created them, but they are simply awesome!

All were created with the "Hearts a Flutter" stamp set!

This first one has clean lines. Love the Chevron folder on the Whisper White card base! Greeting from the free SAB set, "Bloomin' Marvelous"!

Solid flower heart in center is from "Spring Sampler".

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This one is also very clean & simple. The hearts have been punched with the Postage Stamp Punch. Greeting from Friendly Phrases. Primrose Petals cardstock, ink, and ribbon.

©Stampin'Up!™1990-2013

This one is a little more involved, but I love the color combo of Wisteria Wonder, Whisper White, Real Red, and Basic Black! The little touch of Silver Glimmer Paper (yours when you host a $150 party during Sale-a-bration) really makes the Owl-punched Basic Black heart pop!

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Basic Black Scallop edge from one of the Adorning Accents Edgelits, and the greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

That's all for now! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

All products used are available for you to order from my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Hearts A Flutter Bundle Clear

#131097

Price: $36.95 Also available in Wood-Mount Bundle

Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set + Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies = 15% savings.

Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

#127749

Price: $7.95

New
larger size! Folder: 4-1/4" x 6-3/8". Textured Impressions Embossing
Folders emboss a single sheet of paper and make deep impressions. Use
with the Big Shot, Standard Cutting Pads, and the Multipurpose Platform.

Spring Sampler Clear-Mount Stamp Set

#125512

Price: $27.95 Also available in Wood-Mount.

So
much springtime sweetness in one spot — perfect for tiny tags and
charming accents! Makes a great gift for your favorite teacher.

Set Quantity: 24

Friendly Phrases – Clear-Mount Stamp

#126151

Price: $14.95

Wow!
This set of friendly and whimsical phrases are perfect for cards,
scrapbook pages, gifts, and more. Available in both wood- and
clear-mount.

Set Quantity: 6

Postage Stamp Punch

#122344

Price: $15.95

The
Postage Stamp Punch coordinates with the adorable Pretty Postage Set
and is the perfect tool for creating unique tags, cards, and scrapbook
embellishments for your summer projects!

Adorning Accents Edgelits Die	#125595
Price: $9.95
Cut unique card edges with our new Edgelits! They use the same thin, wafer-like design as our Framelits, so you can see where you’re placing the design before you cut. If you'd like, add embossing to the cut with the coordinating Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. Also coordinates with Bordering on Romance Set. Includes two dies: one scallop and one bracket edge. Edgelits are approx. 6-1/8" long.

Stampin’ Up! Hearts a Flutter Valentines Swaps!

Posted on February 13, 2013 by Carol Payne

With Valentine's Day coming up tomorrow, I thought I'd better show you these cute swaps I took pictures of at Leadership. I have no idea who created them, but they are simply awesome!

All were created with the "Hearts a Flutter" stamp set!

This first one has clean lines. Love the Chevron folder on the Whisper White card base! Greeting from the free SAB set, "Bloomin' Marvelous"!

Solid flower heart in center is from "Spring Sampler".

This one is also very clean & simple. The hearts have been punched with the Postage Stamp Punch. Greeting from Friendly Phrases. Primrose Petals cardstock, ink, and ribbon.

Basic Black Scallop edge from one of the Adorning Accents Edgelits, and the greeting is from Teeny Tiny Wishes.

That's all for now! See you tomorrow for another Stampingrox! day!

All products used are available for you to order from my Online Store:

www.carolpayne.stampinup.net

Hearts A Flutter Bundle Clear

#131097

Price: $36.95 Also available in Wood-Mount Bundle

Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set + Hearts a Flutter Framelits Dies = 15% savings.

Chevron Textured Impressions Embossing Folder

#127749

Price: $7.95

Spring Sampler Clear-Mount Stamp Set

#125512

Price: $27.95 Also available in Wood-Mount.

So
much springtime sweetness in one spot — perfect for tiny tags and
charming accents! Makes a great gift for your favorite teacher.

Set Quantity: 24

Friendly Phrases – Clear-Mount Stamp

#126151

Price: $14.95

Wow!
This set of friendly and whimsical phrases are perfect for cards,
scrapbook pages, gifts, and more. Available in both wood- and
clear-mount.

Set Quantity: 6

Postage Stamp Punch

#122344

Price: $15.95

The
Postage Stamp Punch coordinates with the adorable Pretty Postage Set
and is the perfect tool for creating unique tags, cards, and scrapbook
embellishments for your summer projects!

Adorning Accents Edgelits Die	#125595
Price: $9.95
Cut unique card edges with our new Edgelits! They use the same thin, wafer-like design as our Framelits, so you can see where you’re placing the design before you cut. If you'd like, add embossing to the cut with the coordinating Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folders. Also coordinates with Bordering on Romance Set. Includes two dies: one scallop and one bracket edge. Edgelits are approx. 6-1/8" long.

Stampin’ Up! Heart Punches to the Rescue!

Posted on February 12, 2013 by Carol Payne

Before we get started today, I want to show you what was in my living room last night:

Did you guess????

IT'S A BOY!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

In July we will greet our 4th grandson! We are so excited!!!!!

No name yet, but I'll keep you posted when one is decided!

Before we had the big reveal, Jessica brought the grandkids to my house so we could get their valentines made. Remember I showed them to you a few days ago.

I also gave them all their Valentine gifts from me yesterday. I won't be seeing them on Valentine's Day, and the gifts for Maddie Kate and Ava were valentine-themed cooking kits, so I got them wrapped and ready for them to open while they were at my house.

After I gathered everything together, I realized I had NO VALENTINE WRAPPING PAPER (GASP!) but it only took me a half a second to realize that I HAVE PUNCHES, so nothing to worry about!

Here's what I did for the girls' gifts:

Full Heart Punch, Small Heart Punch, the Vintage Wallpaper Embossing Folder, some Tea Lace Doilies, and the Big Shot Alphabet from the Stampin' Up! catalog! Voila!

For the boys:

Heart Framelits and the same alphabet again!

And finally, my gift for baby Swody (our name for Alisa's baby right now, a combo of "Sweed", (Alisa's nickname), and Cody:

I was trying to be gender-neutral because when I wrapped it we didn't know he was a boy yet! A little girly-looking, but I used the blue gingham side of the pink gingham wrapping paper I used for the girls to tone it down!

That's all for today! I will leave you with one more picture from last night. When we received the news that Alisa & Cody were expecting, they gave us this onesie with the name "Swody" on it, but it was all black and white, no color. Well, "Swody" has color now!

Until tomorrow, have a Stampingrox! day!