The minute I saw this set, I was hooked! I HAD to have it. The dandelion image was what first drew me to the set, but then I realized how versatile the rest of the set was, too! And if you're like me, you love to find ways to get a lot out of the things you buy & this set allows you to do just that. Let's start with the first card (above). While it could be a perfect Valentine, it really could serve any purpose, such as a simple "thinking of you" card. I have a few of these premade and on hand so that when I need to send something to a friend or brighten someone's day I can do just that because the greeting is so versatile! You could also leave the greeting unstamped and just use the dandelion image for any sort of wish..."birthday wishes" or "best wishes".A few details: I did heat emboss the image with clear embossing powder to give it a little shine and texture. I also used foam adhesive behind the brown layer of the stamped image to help it pop out from the face of the card. Also, I tend to use a lot of ribbon and I have found that our Sticky Strip adhesive works wonders in getting it to adhere well and adhere permanently!
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Supplies used on this card:
Cardstock: Whisper White Cardstock (#100730 for 8.5"x11" or#106529 for 12"x12"). Bermuda Bay Cardstock (#115317 for 8.5"x11").
Adhesives: Stampin' Dimensionals (double-sided foam dots) - #104430; Snail Adhesive - #104332 (refills #104331); Sticky Strip - #104294
Patterned Paper: Thoroughly Modern (#115673)
Ink: Rose Red craft ink {craft is best for embossing} (#101545)
Stamp Set: A Happy Heart (#111758)
Other: Polka Dot Grosgrain Ribbon - Bermuda Bay (#115610); clear embossing powder (#109130); heat tool for embossing (#100005)
My cats are named Baci and 'Cio (short for Abbraccio) which translates to "Hugs" and "Kisses" in Italian. Thus the name of my blog, and also my affinity for anything with X's and O's. So needless to say, when I saw this stamp was in the same set as the dandelion, there was no doubt about purchasing it. The great thing about this stamp is that it would also be cute stamped on an element of a scrapbook layout - perhaps a tag or library pocket? Or it could even be repeated to create a background for a card or layout.
The patterned papers all came from the new Sending Love line of patterned papers offered in our spring mini catalog. Some of it is even glittery. It's nice and thick - great quality -and it's two-sided for double the fun! The mini catalog also offers really cute brads that coordinate with this paper. The luxurious satin ribbon on this card is also offered in the mini catalog and comes in great colors that coordinate with our spring and valentine's papers. Yum!!!
A few tips: I used our markers to color the stamp so that I got a variety of brown x's and red o's. I thought that added some variety to the image. Also, to get some dimensions I used our foam adhesive to pop the focal image out from the page. I also added the scalloped border at the bottom of the pink layer for added interest.
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Supplies used on this card:
Cardstock: Whisper White Cardstock (#100730 for 8.5"x11" or#106529 for 12"x12"). Chocolate Chip cardstock.
Tools: Scallop border punch (#1120901)
Adhesives: Stampin' Dimensionals (double-sided foam dots) - #104430; Snail Adhesive - #104332 (refills #104331); Sticky Strip - #104294
Patterned Paper: Sending Love Designer Series Paper (#117153)
Stamp Set: A Happy Heart (#111758)
Ink: Real Red Marker (#100052); Chocolate Chip Marker (#100071)
Other: Real Red 5/8" Satin Ribbon (#117286)
And a final creation with this set is a classic red, black and white Valentine. There is just something very satisfying about the classics, and this is no exception. I simply stamped the image in real red one whisper white cardstock, let it dry and then cut it out by hand. I have found the easiest way to cut precisely is with a small pair of fine-tipped scissors. Work your way around the image slowly and smoothly without stopping and you will do just fine! Our paper snips work wonders for this sort of task!
The greeting is from the same stamp set, and also was stamped in real red on whisper white cardstock. Also, notice the corduroy button. While we have offered corduroy buttons in our regular catalog, the real red and pretty in pink ones are only availabe in the mini catalog, so if you love them as much as I do, you may want to stock up now before they retire!
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Supplies used on this card:
Cardstock: Whisper White Cardstock (#100730 for 8.5"x11" or#106529 for 12"x12"). Real Red Cardstock (#102482 for 8.5x11; #106545 for 12x12).
Tools: Scallop Edge Punch (#112091); Modern Label Punch (#116630)
Stamp Set: A Happy Heart (#111758)
Adhesives: Stampin' Dimensionals (double-sided foam dots) - #104430; Snail Adhesive - #104332 (refills #104331); Sticky Strip - #104294
Other: Corduroy Button in Real Red (#117268)
Thanks for stopping by my blog today! Happy stamping!!!
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