You Make My Heart Happy

Hi Crafty Friends,

I am having so much fun with this new stamp set by Penny Black. It is chocked full of six of the most adorable hedgehogs. They are all ready to spread “Hedgie Luv” anywhere you would like! For this little hedgie, he says, “You Make My Heart Happy”!

This card design features a cute hedgehog with a big red heart, Since there are lots of lovable hedgies in this set, I am sure you will be seeing more of them from me. I simply can’t resist them!

 

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Straight From The Heart

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I am back again with two more card designs using a die from the fabulous new Ink To Paper release. These designs used the From The Heart frame die. This die features a beautifully intricate and lacy heart and vine design.

 

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Say I “Heart” You for Valentine’s Day

Hi Everyone,

It is nice to be back sharing with you today a sentimental card design that uses the brand new, super cute Ink To Paper I Heart You stamp and die set. It is a great way to say “I Love You”.

As you know, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner so what better way to get ready than making a card! But don’t think it is just for Valentine’s Day. It would be a great way to spread some love at any time of the year!

 

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Conversation Hearts With A Twist

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This is the second design in the three card mini-series using the My Favorite Things Heart Art stamp set. Yesterday was a fun shaker card. Today I am using these heart stamps as an grown-up conversation heart card design.

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Show your LOVE with this fun shaker card

Hi Crafty Friends,

Today is the first day of a three card mini-series. Each of the three cards will use the same stamp set, Heart Art by My Favorite Things but with three different looks. So, ready to get started?

 

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A Bucket of Hearts For You

Hi Crafty Friends,

I love the new Stacey Yacula’s stamp and die set, Joyful Heart Bears by My Favorite Things. These sets have the most charming little bears, each filled with love in their heart! And the sentiments are perfect for Valentine’s Day, or any time you want to let someone know you love them. For this card design, I chose the delightful bear holding a bucket of hearts – how adorable is that?

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Love You Hearts and Alcohol Inks

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Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and there are so many wonderful stamps and dies to help make the day even more festive. Today’s card design is using a new stencil by Altenew called Flowing Hearts. I combined the intertwining arabesque design with alcohol inks and got a colorful, dimensional and artsy look.

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Let Love Bloom by Zinia

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We have another AWESOME art journal project from one of our favorite bloggers, Zinia Amoiridou of Abstract Inspiration. The spread is bursting with distress oxide color, cheery flowers, and an uplifting quote – blooming love really is unstoppable!

Watch the video and see how she creates this beauty.

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Last Minute Valentine Cards

Happy Valentine’s Day!

Every year I make Valentine’s for my kids. But I never seem to start them ahead of time. It is always the mad scramble to get all my Valentines done and out the door on Valentine’s Day. This year is no exception!

So, if you find yourself in the same boat, here are 4 different quick and easy Valentines to whip up.

4 handmade Valentine cards
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All About Love Card by Heather Telford

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We are so lucky!  We have the awesome privilege of having Heather Telford of Bits & Pieces blog with us once again. She is an artist extraordinaire!  If you haven’t ever seen her work, you really need to check out her blog.  But before you do, feast your eyes on this gorgeous card.  Heather has such command over watercolors, especially the dry watercolor granules like Ken Oliver’s Color Bursts used in this card. Her results are stunning.

All About Love Card by Heather Telford

 

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