It can be challenging coming up with a unique Valentine's Day card every year when you've been married for over 30 years, so I turned to a few challenges for inspiration (see below) and came up with something that I hope will express my love for my hubby on this special day and everyday!
Recipe:
Thoughtful Seasons stamp set
Love sentiments paper (from my stash, source unknown)
Spring 2020 Mix-In papers
Pomegranate & Black cardstock
Pomegranate & Smoothie ink
Black marker
Stuck on You puffy stickers
Woodgrain washi tape
Paper crimper
Cricut Artbooking cartridge: love birds
Pattern: Try Stampin' on Tuesday #593
Challenges: Double Trouble #131 Love Is In the Air (Thing 1 = hearts are in the air + Thing 2 = entered my card at TSOT + Thing 3 = use TSOT's sketch); Heart's Quest Challenge #23 Love/heart + romantic Valentine; Inspiration Station #46 (inspired by the sweet couple on a swing with hearts in the air above them - I couldn't reproduce the people so I used love birds instead)
Cheryl: this is remarkably brilliant!! You've worked well with the sketch and even swapping out to love birds on a swing for another that's all combined together for a wonderful romantic Valentines card! Bravo! Thanks for sharing at Heart's Quest and for your support! --Becca
ReplyDeleteOh, how fun, Cheryl! I love your hubby's Valentine card, and all the special care you put into it!! The crimped paper as one of the panels is so striking!!! I urge you to also post your card on our partner, Double Trouble, challenge site since your birds on a swing would qualify you to be in the run for one of their random drawings for prizes!!! -Donna
ReplyDeleteHow sweet, the love birds are perfect in the silhouette. Thanks for sharing your lovely project with us at The Inspiration Station Challenge.
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So cute! Love the papers and those "swinging" birds!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Cheryl! We don't often see a card from you. Great use of patterned paper and the sketch interpretation is to the letter. Thank you for playing along with us at Double Trouble Challenge #131.
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card. I love the bird couple - so cute. That crimped paper is the perfect texture. Thanks for playing over at TSOT.
ReplyDeleteCherly, what a pretty card using the TSOT sketch challenge, great interpretation. Haven't seen crimping in a long time... excellent add for texture to your card. Thanks for sharing with us at Double Trouble and TSOT.
ReplyDeleteLoving the silhouette of the birds, wonderful take on the sketch and the colors and embellishments are just perfect. Thanks for sharing this special valentine you created for your husband with us at Inspiration Station Challenge this month. Smiles, Kathy DT
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute little card. Loving the colors! Thanks for playing with the Inspiration Station!
ReplyDeleteI love how challenges help me come up with an idea when I need a good shift up too! Your card turned out darling and I'm sure your husband loved it. Especially the love you put into for him :) Thanks for joining us at Double Trouble! :)
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