I was looking for something a bit different to send out as thank you notes…something that wouldn't be too frilly and something that did not use the traditional colors of Valentines! When this "in color" -  Summer Starfruit, came out in June….well I thought it was the ugliest color in the world but quickly my feelings changed as it truly coordinates with such a variety of colors that creates a rich, sophisticated look and I just love the Hearts a Flutter Stamp Set…clean and cute!

Very Vanilla was my base color and I ran the Summer Starfruit piece through Mr. Big Shot with the Fancy Fan Embossing Folder – just love the texture it brings out! I first stamped my hearts on the vanilla piece but then I thought in needed a bit of depth so I did layer it over a piece of basic grey and that did the trick…tied a piece of stitched satin ribbon and again did a knot as I am "bow challenged"!

I admit that I first made a mistake but my mistake turned out to be  a pretty cool effect! ( You probably cannot see it that clear in the picture)….but I first stamped my sentiment – Sassy Salutations in Basic Grey. I did not like the way that looked so I had my fingers crossed and tried to line it up and even thought it is a bit off – I LOVE the way it looks!

As always…I used dimensionals to pop it up….and lined my envelope with a beautiful piece of grey designer paper from the Neutrals Designer Series Paper….these collections of paper come in all of Stampin' Ups color….truly a must have for lining and making your own decorative envelopes!

This week is flying by and I am going to show you a couple more Valentines ideas over the next couple of days! YIKES – I need to get my goodies in the mail to my college kids – Valentines is a week away from today!!!

Thanks for stopping by my blog today! I am putting together some fun cards for my next stamp -a-stack…..this is an event that you will make 12 cards in total….3 each of 4 different designs! Trust me – they will be practical, fun and super cute….all for just $20.00! You just show up with your adhesive and I will have everything all ready for you to create! Get your own group together and it is a great way to earn free products as you can be the hostess! Have a great day and remember you can shop right from home with just a click! Isn't technology  wonderful!

STAMPIN' UP! SUPPLIES:

Stamp Set: Hearts a Flutter(129252 clear mount, 129249 wood mount), Sassy Salutations (126707 clear mount,126705 wood mount)

Paper: Very Vanilla (101650), Summer Starfruit (126839),Neutrals Designer Series Paper (117157)

Ink:  Summer Starfruit( 126991), Basic Grey (126981)

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Tools: Stampin' Up! Trimmer (126889),Fancy Fam Embossing Folder( 127751), Small Heart Punch (117193), Big Shot (113439)

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Perfect Touches – Stampin Dimensionals (104430), Stitched Satin Ribbon (126846)