Showing posts with label valentine. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentine. Show all posts

Wednesday, 15 February 2012

My Valentine...

...I can finally blog this card now that valentines is over.
It was really nice this year as for the first time EVER
 I made a card for my husband.
It was quite difficult as I didn't fancy doing the usual gush of hearts in red or pink.




The design idea was born from Papercraft Inspirations Magazine issue 96.
The colour scheme is of a more manly and sedate taste
and much more appealing to my hubby.

I used my cricut to cut the branches the owls are sat on,
The design is from the 'zooballoo' cartridge.


 


The design papers I used are 'abstract prints' by Dovecraft.
The colours in this pack are beautiful autumnal and tonal shades,
well suited for the making of male orientated cards.
These gorgeous little owls were simple to make and yet sooo effective I think.




The pearlised cardstock used is one from my stash,
I feel it adds that extra dimension and depth to the overall look
The ribbon and  pearls are also from my stash.
 By using these little black pearls for their eyes it really adds life to these little cuties.


 


I decided to hand write the sentiment 
feeling that this gave the card a more personal touch.


I am entering this card into the following challenges:



Truly Scrumptious challenge 74  - all creatures great and small

Crafting for all Seasons challenge 20  - love is in the air

Cards for Men challenge 4   - valentines/love

 Creative Card Crew challenge 4  - masculine
 
Crazy Challenge 106  - valentines day





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Keep Calm and Craft x





Wednesday, 25 January 2012

He Loves Me (yeah, yeah, yeah)...


... I couldn't resist making another card today.
Especially as I've been able to play with my new cuttlebug.
Yes he finally caved in and bought me one   : )
Aren't I a lucky girl!!




I've used the craft concepts 'spring flowers' embossing folder.



The red gems and ribbon are from my stash.
I thought I'd try something new to me on the inside,




I have seen this somewhere before...
but as usual the image was stored in my brain but not the location (oops)




The red shiny card was bought in my local craft shop.
A nice surprise on the inside for the one you love...


I am entering this card into the following challenges :


Paperplay challenge week 3  - ribbon every which way

The Pink Elephant challenge 132  - photo inspiration


Charisma Cardz challenge 2   - clean and simple

Creative Card Crew challenge 2  - seeing red

Craft Us Crazy challenge  - love/valentine



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Keep Calm and Craft x


Pink to Make the Boys Wink...

...hello again
Todays card is inspired by sketch saturdays challenge sketch.




The colour scheme I've used was set by sugar nellies on facebook.
I love the combination of soft pinks and grey.
Once again I have succumbed to the valentines theme.
The design papers were given to me when I first began my crafting journey,
it seem so long ago now.




This lovely little pip is called Jelly, 
and as always I just love colouring with my promarkers.
I really don't know where I'd be without them.




My favourite cardstock at the minute is bazill bling,
It just shimmers and shines in the light and I like the depth of texture.
The grey cardstock is also one by bazill.
The cute little felt shapes are by making memories.
These were part of my xmas pressies from a friend.
The silver cord and daisy ribbon were both purchased from my local market.
the sparkle in her ribbon is done with stickles and the colour is thistle.



I am entering this card into the following challenges:


Oldie but a Goodie challenge  - have a heart (Design paper over 6 months old )




Simply Create Too challenge 5  - love is in the air

Anything Goes challenge 59  - to the one I love

Corrosive challenge 141  - I { heart } you



Sugar Nellies Facebook challenge

Craft Us Crazy  - love/valentine





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Keep Calm and Craft x