Valentine!

I am still finding more ways to use the "Arched Leaf and flower Blooms" die set from Simon Says! This time creating a valentine card.

I found some pink gingham card in my stash from Papermill direct and knew it would make a great base for the red flowers,  Also added lots of pearls for more shine!

 

I am adding this card to the challenge at the Simon Says Flickr group "Love is in the Air"

Its another dull cold day here in Dorset so I shall be making some more cards!

Hugs

Sally

Love is in the Air!!

A Quick valentines card using the Cosmos background stamp from Simon Says stamped and embossed in silver then die cut into the heart shape.  I then water coloured with my Zig Brush markers and layered up onto some brushed silver card.  I then embossed the base card with a bark folder and adhered the hearts. Lastly adding the die cut sentiment.

Love my Zig markers there are so many pretty colours to use.

 I shall add this card to both the Simon Says Wednesday challenge "Love is in the Air" and the Simon Says Flickr Challenge "Lots of Love"

Its been another wet cold week here but on our daily lockdown walks we have seen the first signs of Spring with Snowdrops and crocuses appearing.  I can't wait for the warmer weather.

Have a great week

Hugs

Sally

Flower Heart!

I was keen to take part in the current SSS Flickr Challange "Lotsa Love" so made this Valentine card using a stamped panel I had in my stash.  The panel was made using the Simon Says Cosmos Background.  I stamped and embossed in silver then coloured with my Zig markers.  I then cut the heart and placed on the die cut square of dark purple card.  Next O die cut the Love sentiment three times and layered together before adding to the heart.

 I shall also add this to the Love handmade cards Flickr group challenge "Anything Goes".

Looking forward to this weekend as we have the family coming to stay.

Hugs
Sally

Interactive Valentine.

The Wednesday challenge this week at Simon Says is "Interactive Cards"  , the only interactive cards I have attempted before were Shaker cards but after seeing some of Jennifer Mcquires pop up window cards I was keen to have a go. Made this mini card for Valentines using Sugar Peas Caring Critters stamp which I have coloured with Zigs.

When the card is open the monkey and sparkly balloons are in view.

I found it a bit fiddly to make as the card is only 4in by 3in, but it was worth it as I like the finished design.
I am also adding this to the Love Flickr group challenge "Anything Goes."

Hope you are having a great weekend and keeping warm if you are still experiencing snow.

Hugs
Sally

Another Valentine

After making this card I decided to have another go making hearts with the Simon Says Spring Flowers stamps.  This time I stamped and embossed the flowers in gold as I wanted more sparkle on my card, making it feel a little more luxurious.

I then used a bright pink and red Zig markers for the colouring, perfect valentine colours.  I glued the flowers onto some scrap card and cut out my hearts.

I then glued the large heart and pop dotted the smaller one, I have kept this card very simple and the heart is so bright just adding a few sequins to finish.

I am adding this card to two challenges,  the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday challenge "Have a Heart"  and the Simon Says Flickr Group challenge "All my Love"

I have a busy weekend ahead with the family coming down for a visit, really looking forward to seeing them.  Have a great weekend.

Hugs
Sally

Valentine!!

Its been a dull cold weekend down in Dorset so I have had lots of time to be creative, made this card with two challenges in mind.

The Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Clean and Simple" and the Simon Says Flickr Group challenge "All my Love". 

The heart is made up of lots of flowers from the SSS "Spring Flowers " stamp set.  I stamped and embossed in white then coloured with my Zig Markers.  Next I fussy cut and laid them together on a spare piece of card and die cut into the heart shape.  I then added the die cut LOVE sentiment and adhered to my base.  I then added the sequins for a little sparkle.

Hopefully I can get some more crafting time in today, hope you are having a creative weekend,

Hugs
Sally 

Valentine 2

Unfortunately we are still having issues with our computer and its so frustrating, I have lost my photo editing program so the photos I am using are not that good.  Also can't add my watermark.  Never mind here is another Valentine card I have made for the challenge on the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge and also the flickr group challenge

Have used various Die Cut Hearts stamped and embossed in white with the SSS Kaleidoscope Background stamp.  I then water coloured with Zig Markers.

Enjoy your week.

Hugs
Sally

Valentine

At last I am able to blog again, we have had a major computer failure and its taken a while to rectify.  I have lost my faithful old photo editing program , its not now compatible with our new operating system.  I have found a temporary one to use but its not as good , need to find a better one!!

I did have chance to make this card today using the Simon Says Kaleidoscope Background stamp and a Memory Box Heart die.  The Word die is also Simon Says.

I am adding this to the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog and also the Flickr Group Challenge.

I am off back to Surrey this weekend to meet up with some friends lets hope its a little warmer!!

Hugs
Sally

A Birthday or maybe a Valentine.

I was sorting through my card box  and found this piece of Kraft and decided to make a card with it for a change.  I had this new Simon Says "Wonky Die " for Christmas and love the faux stitched outline.  Stamped the "Star Flower" background , stamped and embossed in white.  I then coloured in the hearts added the die cut red heart, crinkly wire and pearls .  The sentiment is also from Simon Says, embossed in gold.

I will probably use this as a Birthday Card for someone special.

I am adding this card to the current Wednesday Challenge at Simon Says "Something New" and also the "Anything Goes" challenge at the LOVE handmade cards Flickr Group.

Have a great week.

Hugs
Sally

Love Heart!

Had some fun with my Kraft paper again making this Valentine card,  I have die cut the Heart and then stamped in white with "Canvas Stripes" from Hero Arts,  The square die and sentiment are both from Simon Says.  The flowers and leaves are from the "Spring Flowers set ,also from Simon Says, I fussy cut the small flowers and leaves and coloured with Zig Brush Markers.  Some of the flowers are raised on pop dots for added dimension.

I am adding this to three challenges Die Cut Divas "Red or Pink " Challenge and two challenges over at Flickr.  Simon Says  "Love is in the air" and LOVE handmade cards challenge"Hearts and Flowers"

Hugs 
Sally

New Stamps!!

I have a new stamp set from Simon Says called Spring Flowers and I have been having fun all weekend playing with it.  Here is a simple design that I have coloured with Zig Brush markers, the flowers also have lots of sparkle as I have added a Wink of Stella to them (hard to see in the photo).  I have also added some splashes of colour and sequins.  The love sentiment is also from Simon Says.

This card is for both the Simon Says current Flickr challenge "Love is in the air" and the Wednesday Blog challenge "Colour of Love".

This red heart is from a gorgeous box of chocolates I received last year from Hubby, I had to save it as it is so pretty and perfect as a prop for Valentines!!

Hugs
Sally

Love you!

I was lucky enough to win some goodies from Simon Says last month and as soon as they arrived I had to have a play.The flower are made using the Simon Says "Spring Flower " set inked and embossed in white and the coloured with Zig brush markers.  I then fussy cut them out.  The striped on the Kraft card is a really old stamp from Hero Arts called "Canvas Stripes" I have stamped it using white pigment ink.  The square dies and the love die are all part of my prize.  I have just added some white dashes to the Love word using a white gel pen to match the dashes on the flowers.

I have curled the petals for some added dimension before gluing to my card.

I am adding this card to two current challenges.  The Flickr "Love Handmade Cards" groups February challenge (Hearts and Flowers) and also Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Colour of Love".

Hope you have a great weekend.

Hugs
Sallyx

Valentine Shaker !

After a couple of busy weeks I have had time to make a Shaker Valentines card for hubby, the pink panel is made from a piece of card covered in Raspberry Distress ink, once dry I then applied Versamark ink to the Hero Arts Leaf and Floral Background cling and sprayed it with shimmer mist before stamping on the card.  It creates a lovely shimmery background,  I used Avery Elle dies to cut the banners and rectangle.  The heart sprinkles I have had for ages and have been waiting for the perfect card to use them on.  I then cut the sentiment with my Silhouette.

This card is for the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Have A Heart"  and also Die Cut Divas challenge "Love Marriage and Anniversary's"

Have a great Sunday.

CAS Valentine!!

Just a quick post today with another card for the Simon Says Wednesday Challenge "Have a Heart".  This is a really simple CAS card, first I masked off the square in the middle of the card and stamped the HA Leaf and Floral background and distressed a little.    Added a die cut heart and pearls and there we are.

Have a great day

Have a Heart!

I had time to make this quick CAS valentines card for the Wednesday challenge over at Simon Says, "Have a Heart".  I made a heart stencil out of light card and stamped my Newspaper background stamp in the shape, I also distressed a little to make it stand out.  I then added a die cut heart and the sentiment.  Very simple but I like the effect!

I am looking forward to a relaxing weekend after a busy week at work.  Hopefully I will get some crafting in too.

LOVE!!!

I had some time to play this morning and decided to get out some old brass stencils to play with.  I was lucky enough to win a place on the Online Stencil class but have yet to read the notes and follow the class!!  This is a start I suppose,  I used my modelling paste to make the heart and then sprinkled with red glitter while it was wet to create a very sparkly heart! It took a few hours to dry but the result is really nice.

Here you can see how raised it is from the card.!  I am adding this to the Addicted to Cas challenge this week, the theme is Love!

Sketch challenge!!

I had some time to spare this morning and decided to have a go at Lucy's Sketch Challenge she is running five different challenges over the next few days and this is the first design.

I made this really simple CAS card with some die cuts that my lovely blogging friend Linda sent me, its not a great photo as we have another wet and windy day here. 

Hope its better where you are!!

Oh dear thinking of Valentine cards already!!!

Time to start thinking about Valentine cards, although I do have a few birthdays before then! I decided to make this card for the Die Cut Divas current challenge "Make it Glitter" I have added a few glittery hearts!

I still have two more days left of my Christmas Holidays and while the weather is so awful it gives me lots of time to craft!!  I did have a small craft tidy up this morning but I got distracted and had to make a card LOL.

Another Valentine

Just a quick post tonight, I am just off to bed but wanted to share a Valentine card inspired by all Jacqueline's cards made with this new Tag stamp from Hero Arts.  Its great for making a shaped card and fabulous when stamped on patterned paper.  I have just added some script using the Italian Poetry stamp and a couple of Die Cut hearts.  The pink heart is also stamped and embossed with white pearls powder for a little more interest.
One more week and its half term, I am really looking forward to a week off work.

Have a great week.
Hugs

CAS Valentine!

Just a CAS Valentines card using my new Tweed Background stamp and the Provocraft Hearts die.  The message is from a really old Hero Arts set that I got on ebay called Ribbon Messages.  I am entering this in the latest challenge at the Simon Says Blog.

Just a quick post tonight as I am in the middle of doing a Jigsaw puzzle at the moment and I really want to get it finished!!

Hugs