How about some cards?

So my last post was all LO's so I thought this one could be all cards! Paper Popsicles has a great heart shaped card template that I was able to work with. After a couple minutes of thinking these 2 ideas jumped into my head and I couldn't wait to get some new supplies and get to work!


For the first one I used some of that yummy flocked DoodleBug paper that came out a few years ago (I have a stash of every color! I HAD to have this paper and then could never bring myself to use it! LOL!) I traced the template onto the backside of the red flocked paper and cut it out and folded it in half, next I took my trusty Zip Dry and some adorable heart lace I got at Hobby Lobby (for a super good deal-12 feet for $1.00!) and glued the lace around the edge of the heart to make it look like the old lace heart valentines. After I glued the lace on I used glitter Thickers and wrote Be Mine on the heart and there you have a quick and easy valentine! So make sure you head on over to Paper Popsicles and get your today!

For my second card I have had these 7 Gypsies keys forever (I bought a whole set and only needed one) so I wanted to do one of those cute key to my heart valentines. I traced the template onto Co'rdinations cardstock, cut it out and then ran it very carefully through my CuttleBug with the swirls folder. Then I sanded the embossing to emphasize it more. I used Thickers to write U R placed the key and wrote 2, and when you open the inside it says my and there is a small heart on a spring with an ! next to it. Sorry I forgot to take pics of the insides of my cards and it is dark and nasty out today! To finish off the front of the card I outlined the heart with gold Stickles.


My next card is a New Baby card I had made for my friend. I used Bazzill Blingz cardstock, Making Memories Animal Crackers Ella pattern paper, Imaginensce stamp, and ribbon from Target. I had so much fun making something all pink and girly!


SPOILER ALERT!!!! The next picture is of the cards I made for the Paper Popsicles Valentine's Day card swap, so if you are in the swap and don't want to see the cards I will say good bye to you and thanks for looking!












Now for the rest of you that do want to see them let's continue! I decided to use some of my stash of last year's Valentine's paper. And for the first 3 cards I found this awesome lace at Hobby Lobby and had to buy a yard of it, well when I pulled out my Basic Grey Bittersweet paper I knew that I had to use these 2 things together! I have these red cards I bought last year at target and used them as my base, used the Basic Grey Bittersweet pattern paper as my next layer, punched a scallop square and regular square from the solid Bittersweet paper, and cut hearts with my Cricut from the Bittersweet pattern paper. I inked the edges of the squares and heart with My Mind's Eye ink and attached the heart with a pop dot for some added dimension. I again brought out my trusty Zip Dry and attached the lace to the front and secured the ends down in back with some tape. For the other 2 cards I used some Little Yellow Bicycle Love Letters paper, my Martha Stewart lace heart border punch and some more hearts cut from my Cricut. I forgot to take pics of the insides of these cards as well, but I stamped XOXOXO with some coordinating inks.


So there you have some of my latest card creations!

Oh I almost forgot I was "scooped" over at Paper Popsicles on Saturday!!! Check it out here! And be sure to check out the awesome sketch that Melissa posted today and enter for your chance to win this month's prize!



Well off to get a couple things done before I need to get the little people from school! Have a great day!

TFL!
Valerie

SOO much to blog SOOO little time to blog!

That is how I am feeling these days! There has been SOOO much going on and I just run out of time or energy to blog! Sorry! I am putting myself on a better schedule for everything in my life as of Feb. 1 st I am going to be more efficient! ;)

So I have a great new hang out to scrappy chat these days Serendipity Scrapbooks! There is SO much going on at that board they have several weekly sketches, they just had an awesome crop over last weekend, they have a wish list promotion right now! Want $20, $30, $40 or even $50 of goodies off your wishlist for FREE???? This contest could be just the thing for you.January through Feb. 28th we will be having the Wishes come true Contest, where there will be drawings for goods off your wishlist.See how to participate in this contest:1. Register in the store and start making your wishlist2. Register in the forum - Post in the New Members checkin thread and then post a minimum of 9 other times on our message board.3. If you were invited Please make note in your New Members checkin thread who invited you. Then start inviting others. 4. For each person you invite and they complete these requirements you will be added to the drawings again.-The first drawing for the $20 wishlist give away will happen when 25 new Registered members complete the above requirements-The Second drawing for the $30 wishlist give away will happen when 30 more new members complete the requirements-The third drawing for the $40 wishlist give away will happen when 40 more new members complete the requirements-The Fourth drawing for the $50 wishlist give away will happen when 50 more new members complete the requirementsWhen we reach 1000 new members in the forum there will be another $50 drawing and ALL registered memebers in the forum will receive a FABULOUS digital/printable downloadable kit for FREE!!PLUS when we reach the first 50 new members (827 total members) All registered forum members will get a bonus downloadable/printable item. Then when we reach 902 new members ANOTHER downloadable gift.Lets get busy and start inviting new members: Tweet it, Facebook it, Blog about it and just start sharing about our forum**Your name stays in for ALL drawings and you be able to continue having your name added for all new members that mention you invited them and complete the requirements.**Wishlist giveaway items will be picked by store owner from your Wishlist and sent within a week of each drawing.


So make sure you head on over and register and tell them I sent you! They also announced a new contest they are going to be having as well, check it out here! And if that isn't enough to get you over there they are now taking pre-orders on LOTS of awesome new CHA winter items! Be sure to go to the store and order yours!

Here are a few of the LO's I have done for Serendipity Scrapbooks.

And this one was picked as the Pick of the Day at Serendipity Scrapbooks on the 19th!

And don't you just "love" this one? Be sure to stop by Paper Popsicles and enter your love projects today you could be the winner of the monthly prize!

Well I still have some more pages left to finish on my book of December, but here is a look at some of what I have done so far!

Well I just looked at the time and I need to run and get the little monsters from school!

Till Next Time!

TFL!

Valerie

Catch Up Time!

Sorry I have been neglecting the blog lately! But I am back with a whole bunch of things!

First off I did the My Mind's Eye blog challenge this month, and had so much fun using the fabulous sketch!

Next up is the Paper Popsicles blog card sketch. Another great one by Tricia!
And my card using some of my favorite My Mind's Eye Christmas paper!

Then there is the Paper Popsicles Thursday Layout sketch by Lynda this week.
And here is my take of the sketch using some Sassafrass paper.

{I just LOVE the smile on his face}

And here is my layout from last week's sketch. Some more My Mind's Eye! Are you noticing a trend yet??????

And then here are a couple layouts I did for an online crop Scraptacular had last week! It was a GREAT kick start to get back into scrappy mode!

{Yes you're right that IS more My Mind's Eye! I have pulled out my stash and I am actually using it! I never want to use my favorite paper, but after a couple pieces got bent corners I decided I better start before it gets ruined!}

Well I hope you have enjoyed the eye candy and I hope to see you play along with the Paper Popsicles sketches!

TFL!

Valerie