Good Morning! I decided yesterday to be focus and get caught up on the Thank Yous that I needed to get out to all of my wonderful friends that have sent the most yummiest dinners to us!
You have heard me take about the "Iguana's" before….well all of my lizard friends + more have been dropping a dinner off to John's office every 3 days since my fall (as we live in the boonies) and it is easier to drop it off in town so I am finally all caught up with the thank yous!
This card is sooooo darn tootin' cute and I will say, the darn camera does not do it justice at all! I told you that I was not going to do anymore heart cards….but I just could not resist as it was fitting that I needed to make more of the Top Note Chocolate Boxes!
Let's get going…..(please…please CASE this one as it is so fun to make!) Before we get going….I adore this sentiment and I must say….to me this sentiment is worth the Sale-A-Bration level as There is ALWAYS something to be thankful for!
It is called, You Brighten my Day (such an appropriate name)
- The card is a 4 /4" card in Whisper White
- The Crisp Cantaloupe is 4 1/8" square and then using the Hearts Framelits, (#4) I cut it out….(This is why I LOVE this card – you get a really BANG for your BUCK…as it really uses the paper)
- The Black piece is a 4" Square and I used the same #4 framelit to cut out the heart!
- "Piecing" the (2) together using Sticky Strip… I then used the Heart Embossing folder as shown to add the special touch!
- Layering this over the already "cut out" piece makes it a win-win with minimizing paper!
- The sentiment….WOW – isn't it just the best….was a cinch to pop out as we have a punch that fits it perfectly (thank you Stampin' Up!) Adding dimensional to the back and the simple flower was all that was needed!
- Well…not to fast – the envelope! = SUPER CUTE! I used the Lullaby DSP and also stamped the front with the cute sentiment from the Lots of Thanks Stamp Set (I also did this in the inside)
Well…as the saying goes…that's all folks! Well….can you see you trying this? I think that this technique would be great with all sorts of framelits that we have…I say "TRY IT..YOU MIGHT LIKE IT"
Today is a GREAT day for me as my middle "peep" drove home from Raleigh, NC last night for the weekend. It will be a joy to wake up having him home.
There is one thing that I always say about James…..it is….."If there were more James' in the world, this world would be a better place" – I truly mean that as he is the keeper of all keepers!
Please feel free to email me if you need any assistance….and feel free to leave me a comment and let me know what you think of the card today! I am excited to make other cards with this technique!
Thanks for popping in and tomorrow is Show & Tell – I hop you pop back!
This card is absolutely STUNNING – I adore it. Wishing you and your family a wonderful Valentine’s Day. P.S. James sounds fabulous – I think we need to make a plan to play matchmakers and introduce him to my also fabulous daughter, who lives in NC too. Just sayin’….. 🙂
So AWESOME! I love this card. Thanks for always including all the “how to’s”. I appreciate it!
Love this card too. Very nice thank you all year round.
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Love the heart within the heart! Simple yet gorgeous detail.
I love the card! I love the inlay effect and the heart embossing folder.
Cyberhugs!
Great idea to emboss the heart! Happy Valentine’s Day to you and your hubby!
A fun new technique to try! Thanks! I love the card.
Love this card. The colors are great.
Love the pink and black together. I will have to put this one on my “to learn” list. So pretty!
When do you get your cast off? Hoping you are doing better!!!!
Thanks for sharing with us!
Such fun stuff! Your friends are going to love your thoughtfullness.
Have a great time with your family this weekend!
Beautiful card! I have a quick question — do you make your own envelopes? I can’t find a Stampin’ Up envelope that fits a 4 X 4 card. Thanks so much!
WOW! This card looks striking! Love it!! Enjoy the weekend with James!
Sweet! Love both the box and that great card! That envelope is the best! I had forgotten about that set as I was wondering if I would really use it. It fits your occasion perfectly! Of course I love the sentiment on the card too. I just might have to give that technique a try as who doesn’t love saving paper! Hope you have a great Valentine weekend with your peep in town!
Dear Susan, This card is amazing. I love the technique. the hearts embossing folder is perfect with the heart. Your colors are great. Thanks for all the pictures and the how to do it. I hope you do not mind I am going to case this one tonight. I hope you enjoy your son. I hope you are getting better each day. Hugs, Ellen Hinds
Hi, Susan, I received the package and want to thank you for the items.
They are all so useful to us avid card makers. Blessing to you for your kindness. I always feel refreshed when I get to look at your page. Thank you.
Sharon