Valentine's Week of Cards #3

How about a Triangular Valentine Card? I had purchased the Stitched Triangle Dies a while ago, but had not used them very much until I saw a layout by Sharon Davies. I changed it up quite I bit, 

but want to give inspiration credit where it is due.

If you love puzzles like I do, then these dies give you lots of options for making 

interesting card designs.

I used the equilaterial triangle shape for this design.  Fun fact - Did you know that every 

triangle always adds up to 180 degrees on it's perimeter? 

Products used in today's card:

Current products available at my online store:

Thick and Regular Basic White cardstock

Stitched Triangle Dies

Heartfelt Stamp Set

Heart Punch Pack

Resin Heart Embellishments

Dimensionals

Tear and Tape

Liquid Multipurpose glue - use sparingly

Retired:

Retired Lovely Lipstick cardstock and ink

Retired All My Love Designer Series Paper

Retired  All My Love Ribbon Combo Pack

Please note that you can decide how tightly or farther apart you want the triangles. After I made this sample, I received an order for two more cards. What I changed was instead of having a strip of white showing at the top and bottom of the glued triangles, I glued the triangles at the top and bottom edges of the white. When I glued the middle row, I placed them closer to the top row. This created about a 3/8" wide gap between the middle and bottom rows which the ribbon covered nicely. I did use the Tear and Tape in that gap to make sure the ribbon stayed put. 

Don't forget to add some Designer Series Paper to the envelope flap or stamp some hearts on the inside of the card for extra cuteness!

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Quick Valentines Card Layout for You

Earlier this month when my customers dropped by my garage for a "socially distanced" curb-side catalog pick up, I had a goodie bag waiting for them. With every catalog release one way I thank my customers for their loyalty is to include with their catalog(s) a party favor, some free "clearance rack" items, catalog wish list, class schedule, and this time I included parts and pieces for a make and take card with an invitation to join me on Zoom a few days later. 

It was so much fun to see how everyone made their card from the same provided pieces.

Here's my sample, and yes, Valentines was on my mind.

Products I Used and Cutting Instructions:

Melon Mambo cardstock base - 5-1/2" x 8-1/2"

Basic White layer cut 4" x 5-1/4" then embossed with Painted Texture Embossing Folder

Blushing Bride strip - 2-1/4" x 5-1/4"

Basic White strip - 2" x 5-1/4"

Melon Mambo piece cut with Scallop Oval from Layering Ovals Dies

Basic White cut with oval Stitched Shape Die stamped in Melon Mambo ink with greeting of your choice.

Two retired from long ago - Melon Mambo Enamel Dots

Meant to Be Stamp Set -  filigree heart stamped with Melon Mambo ink, Blushing Bride ink and Flirty Flamingo ink in a random pattern.

Oval label was raised up with Dimensionals

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Here's some of  the card my attendees made. Don't they look great?!

Peggy S. did a landscape view and changed the mat to Basic Black.

Cherie M. had fun with some flowers and added some Designer Series Paper for the envelope flap.

Suzanne L. went with some butterflies including on the envelope flap.

Sue V. also had a floral idea.

So there you go! A fun and quick card layout you can use over and over again. You could even substitute the embossing folder layer with some Designer Series Paper for a totally different look!

Give it a try!

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Valentines Card Ideas using True Love DSP

I am just amazed at how versatile the True Love Designer Series Paper (DSP) is. Black and White goes with almost everything. It's been really fun to create these original projects for you this week. Both these cards would fall in the Avid card maker category since there are many steps, but they really aren't that difficult. Just think of it as "Me Time!"

The first Valentines Card is made from a 5-1/4" x 12" strip of the True Love DSP. It's all in the scoring to make this card. Score at 2", 4", 8" and 10". You mount the Gate Folded True Love DSP piece on a flat 4-1/4" x 5-1/2" Basic Black piece. Inside goes a Basic White piece 3-7/8" x 5" which you can decorate as you'd like.

The Belly Band is a 1-1/2" x 11" piece of Basic Black, wrapped around the card, but not super tight. We want it to be able to slide up and down with just a little bit of friction. You can use Seal + adhesive to adhere the overlapping flaps together in the back.

Using the Stitched Be Mine Dies, cut the scalloped border out of Melon Mambo, trim to front band width and use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to add those strips to the inner front side of the belly band.

On Basic White with Melon Mambo ink, stamp the Happy Valentines Day from the Heartfelt stamp set and punch it out with the smaller heart of the Heart Punch Pack, and mount it on the scallop heart punched from the Heart Punch Pack out of the Love You Always Foil sheets. 

Using the Playful Alphabet Dies, I thought it would be fun to add some "hugs and kisses" with X and O die cut out of Melon Mambo cardstock scraps. Use Multipurpose Liquid Glue to adhere the letters down. Use Dimensionals to raise up the heart on the front of the belly band. Embellish with Resin Hearts in white.

Finish by adding a 2-3/8" x 6" piece of the True Love DSP to the flap of a Basic White Envelope and with Paper Snips trim off the excess. 

Peek Inside - So Cute!  A different heart was die cut with the Stitched Be Mine Dies out of Rainbow Glimmer Paper and placed with Liquid Glue. Using Melon Mambo ink, stamp the greeting from the Heartfelt stamp set.

The second card I'm sharing today could definitely be a Valentines card, but it could also be a Wedding or Anniversary card depending on what greeting you stamp inside. 

Start with a Melon Mambo 5-1/2" x 8-1/2" card base, scored at 4-1/4".

Cut a 4" x 5-1/4" piece of True Love DSP.

Cut a 1" x 5" strip of Melon Mambo and adhere diagonally to front of DSP with edges hanging off. Trim off excess, then adhere layer to card front.

I've used the blending brushes again that I introduced yesterday here on my blog to color the fussy cut flowers from the True Love DSP.  I started with Blushing Bride Ink then added a smidge of Melon Mambo. Dimensionals were placed on the back.

I had die cut out two more hearts with the Stitched Be Mine Dies out of Rainbow Glimmer Paper and scotched taped them together, but it is hidden under the flower bunch. I also used liquid glue to affix the lower portion of the connected hearts to the Melon Mambo strip. Next I glued down a 1/2" x 4" Basic White piece that had it's ends punched with the Banners Pick a Punch.

Now add the Flower Bunch on top.  

Inside the card was a Basic White layer 4" x 5-1/4" with one fussy cut flower affixed down.

Finish by adding a 2-3/8" x 6" piece of the True Love DSP to the flap of a Basic White Envelope and with Paper Snips trim off the excess. 

Here's another close up of the True Love Designer Series Paper - so gorgeous!

So are you thinking of how you might use these card designs? I hope so. Your Valentine would love, love, love to receive one of these lovely cards.

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Private Party - February 8 Card Class

A forner co-worker in my school district that I retired from, found me at a outdoor summer craft show last year. She wanted to have an in-home class with some of her girlfriends and relatives. I said sure, just let me know when! I heard from her in January and we got this class planned for her birthday when the family was coming to visit anyway! Thanks Kathee for a very fun afternoon!

Card 1 - Poppy Birthday

Inspired by Others

Stamp:  Peaceful Moments

Ink: Mossy Meadow

Paper: Poppy Parade, Mossy Meadow, Whisper White, Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: retired 1/2" Poppy Parade ribbon

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots, Scotch Tape

Card 2 - Masculine Birthday

Inspired by Others

Stamp: Picture Perfect Birthday

Ink: Tranquil Tide

Paper: Soft Suede, Tranquil Tide, Whisper White, Nature's Poem Designer Series Paper

Embellishments: retired Candy Dots

Adhesives:  Snail, Dimensionals

Card 3 - Best Birthday Floral

Inspired by Many Others

Stamp: Beautiful Friendship

Ink: Gorgeous Grape, Pool Party, Pear Pizzazz, Melon Mambo, Rococo Rose

Paper: Melon Mambo, Pool Party, Whisper White

Embellishments: retired Enamel Dots

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Card 4 - My Heart Valentine

Inspired by Others

Stamp: Heartfelt

Ink: Versamark

Paper: Real Red, Flirty Flamingo, Whisper White, From My Heart Specialty Designer Series Paper

Punch: Heart Punch Pack

Tools: White Heat Embossing Powder, Heat Gun

Embellishments: Heart Doilies, Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

Card 5 - Fun Fold Valentine

Inspired by Others

Stamps: "For You" from the January 2020 Paper Pumpkin Kit, the rest are from Heartfelt set

Ink: Lovely Lipstick, Flirty Flamingo, Memento Tuxedo Black,

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, retired All My Love Designer Series Paper

Punch: Heart Punch Pack

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Card 6 - Birthday Music

CASED from Dawn Olchefske

Stamp: Music from the Heart

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Gorgeous Grape, Bermuda Bay, Granny Apple Green, Real Red, Daffodil Delight

Paper: Basic Black, Whisper White, scrap of Daffodil Delight and Granny Apple Green

Tools: Paper Snips

Embellishment: Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals

February 1 and 2, 2020 Card Class

We had a blast with these cards in February. My class ladies loved making these!

Card 1 - Happy Valentines Day

CASED from Glenda Caulkins

Stamp: Heartfelt

Paper: From My Heart Designer Series Paper, Red Foil, Real Red Cardstock for card base, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: Real Red

Punch: Heart Punch Pack

Embossing Folder: Retired Falling Petals

Tools: Big Shot

Embellishments: Rhinestone Jewels, 1/4" Whisper White  Crinkled Seam Binding Ribbon

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

Card 2 - String Art Heart

Inspired by LeeAnn Greff

Stamp: Heartfelt

Paper: From My Heart Designer Series Paper, Flirty Flamingo Cardstock for card base, Real Red Cardstock, Whisper White Cardstock

Ink: Real Red

Embellishments: 3/8" Double Stitched Real Red Satin Ribbon, Rose Metallic Thread, Heart Doilies, Red Rhinstone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Tear 'n Tape, Scotch Tape

Tools: Large eye dull tip needle (non SU item)

Card 3 A or B - Floral Happy Birthday

CASED from Libby Fens

Stamp: Timeless Tulips

Paper: Mint Macaron or Highland Heather cardstock, Best Dressed Designer Series Paper 6x6 Stack

Ink: Gorgeous Grape

Punch: retired Perfect Punch

Embossing Folder: Country Floral

Tools: Big Shot

Adhesives: Snail

Card 4 - Happy Birthday Cake

CASED from Denita Wright Smee

Stamp: Happy Birthday to You Sale-a-bration set

Paper:  Petal Pink and Whisper White

Ink: Soft Suede

Coloring Tools: Blends in light Petal Pink, Light Pool Party, Light Daffodil Delight, and Calypso Coral Combo

Dies: Rectangle Stitched Dies (adjusted for shorter piece of paper)

Tools: Big Shot

Embellishments: 1/4" Petal Pink Metallic Edge Ribbon, Champagne Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Scotch Tape

Card 5 - Ladybug Thinking of You

Inspired by Nancy Kamrowski

Stamp: Little Ladybug (Sale-a-bration 2020 Hostess Set)

Paper: Crushed Curry, Peaceful Poppies Designer Series Paper, Basic Black, Whisper White

Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black

Dies: Stitched So Sweetly 

Tools: Big Shot

Coloring Tools: Watercolor Pencils and Wink of Stella

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, 

Card 6 A, B, or C - Bird Houses

CASED from Emma Goddad

Stamp: Cuckoo for You, Butterfly Gala

Paper: Bird Ballad Designer Series Paper, Calypso Coral, Smokey Slate, Balmy Blue, Crumb Cake, Vellum Cardstock

Inks: Calypso Coral, Balmy Blue, Smoky Slate, Memento Tuxedo Black

Embossing  Folder: Pinewood Planks inked on the SU logo side for grain to show up

Dies: Cuckoo for You

Tools: Big Shot

Coloring Tools: Aqua Painter

Embellishments: Metallic Gold or Silver Pearls or Champagne Rhinestone Jewels

Adhesives: Snail, Dimensionals, Glue Dots

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