Keeping it Simple…Valentine Cards…

With these two cards I tried to keep it simple but the embellishments got the better of me.  I started with just the ribbon but I always feel that a card could use more.  I used buttons, a stick pen, and a pale pink flower.  For the circle I used a stamp from a Christmas set and then used a circle punch to create a base for the sentiment.  Look through all your stamps and find ways to use them year round.  I’m thinking pattern paper!  Hopefully I’ll have some ideas soon!

You & Me Valentine Card…

Another Day off which gives me sometime to go to my crafting space.  I got several cards and Birthday gifts done but wanted to share this card with you.  I started out the morning by cleaning out my stash and putting everything into a giveaway pile and a keep pile.  My mom loves it when I go through my stuff cause she gets all the goodies!  So as I was digging through everything I came across this chipboard couple and thought they needed a card to live on.  I kept the card really simple by layering paper and only adding ribbon for embellishment.  A simple you & me rub on at the bottom corner finishes this card.

LOVE Banner….

So this is the first banner I made for Valentine’s Day.  I made this one using 4 by 4 sqaures of chipboard so my mini pad of paper would fit perfect.  After placing the paper together for a base I started adding glittered chipboard letters, ribbon, gems, and so much more.  These banners are a great way to use spare embellishments and you can use a ton of them!  After making holes in the top I then added about a yard of black ribbon for easy hanging over a fireplace or even on a wall!!

And Two Hearts…

I think that it’s time to say goodbye to the Christmas creations and move onto Valentine’s Day.  Hubby and I have never exchanged gifts or cards but I still love making the stuff!  I started out using scraps from Valentine’s past and pieced together this card with some Basic Grey.  I then added a swirly rub on that needed some pearls on the ends for bling.  The little rub on the bottom reads: and two hearts become one.  As with all of my cards I decorate the inside with matching paper and the inside of this card also reads: becomes one.  I kept the embellishments to a minimum by using hearts and brown ribbon across the top. 

Create A Package Challenge…

I can’t believe that I’ve completed another card challenge from Elzybells.  This time it’s about the packaging and I chose this clear card box.  I kept the box itself pretty simple just by wrapping it with paper, twine and adding a button.  I then created four cards using Basic Grey paper, ribbon, and stickles.  I stamped the image on matching paper and cut out the dress for a paper piecing affect.  I have found that you can’t go too crazy on the embellishments if you want them all the cards to fit in the box so all I added was a stick pin through the ribbon!