Hi blogging friends! I am SO excited for this blog hop today! I made this project like two weeks ago!! I am happy to finally share with you! Thank you for joining us for a great hop and lots of inspiration. Welcome! Be sure to leave comments on all the blogs for chances to win prizes! Each prize is valued at $50!
First of all.....Happy New Year! I hope you have a great evening tonight and an AWESOME 2016! Best wishes for health, happiness and success in the coming year. I'm ready for a new year, fresh start, renewed perspective! Welcome 2016...bring it!
The latest release from the awesome folks at Simon Says Stamp is called "You Have My Heart" and it's full of beautiful and fun products for love and Valentine's Day. It is really hard for me to pick a favorite item from this release.... It's all good. The Nested Hearts Dies are going to get a LOT of use in my studio. I think this is already the third project I've used them on. The Roses for You stamp set is wonderful.
Here's my card for today! I used the largest size Nested Heart die to make my card. To do this simply fold a piece of paper in half and then place the die on the paper, leaving just a tiny bit of the die hanging over the folded edge. The die will cut everything except that one part - letting it open as a card! I do this a lot with circle cards too. What's more Valentine-y than a heart card?!
I stamped and die cut several of the roses and leaves from the Roses for You stamp set. I colored them with my Prismacolor pencils. My card layers are gingham, then white paper, then vellum. I thought the vellum softened all the red just a little bit.
I clustered the roses and leaves around the edges of the white heart layer and then put little pearls in the centers. SO romantic!
In order to have my die cut words pop off the page, I cut them out four times from red paper. Then I glued them on top of each other - for a stacked effect. Here you can see what I mean! I have never done this before, and I like this look!
Here's what the card looks like when it's opened. It will fit into an A6 envelope.
Next up on this fun hop today is the super talented Nichol Magouirk!
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I just love this time of the year. After my favorite holiday for crafting (Christmas) comes my second favorite holiday for crafting. I have a hard time resisting anything that has a heart. I absolutely adore the details on your card from the coloring of the sweet roses to the vellum layer to the pearls. Amazing coloring job with the pencils, BTW....I'm still working on my coloring technique with Copics. ;)
Posted by: Brenda Lee | 01/05/2016 at 04:25 PM
Loving the blog hop!
Posted by: Susan Bonn | 01/05/2016 at 01:02 PM
Just discovered your blog - love it. Thanks.
Posted by: Kathy M | 01/05/2016 at 07:48 AM
This cute card makes me heart happy! Love the traditional design with a modern twist.
Posted by: karenladd | 01/04/2016 at 05:01 PM
I love the way you stacked die cuts to make them stand out more! So fun and adorable.
Posted by: shartl | 01/04/2016 at 04:38 PM
love this cute card,
Posted by: atreece | 01/04/2016 at 09:05 AM
SQUEAL!! I LOVE LOVE LOVE this New Release!! =) Such a BEAUTIFUL Design!! THANKS for sharing and have a FABULOUS New Year's Day/Weekend/Week!! HUGS!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | 01/04/2016 at 07:32 AM
What a cute card! I love that it's a more updated version of the types of Valentine's cards we sent as kids...it just makes me smile :)
Posted by: Karen M | 01/04/2016 at 03:39 AM
DELIGHTFUL card Wanda!!!
LOVE the shape & colours, ADORE your GORGEOUS roses!!!
THANK YOU for sharing such a BEAUTIFUL introduction to this new release and for sharing your CREATIVE INSPIRATION too :)
Posted by: TracyM #6773 | 01/04/2016 at 01:10 AM
Beautiful card. Colors are so refresing
Posted by: Kavita | 01/04/2016 at 12:58 AM
fabulous card for Valentines day.
Posted by: MargeryC | 01/04/2016 at 12:47 AM
Such a pretty and lovable card :)
Posted by: Vandana | 01/03/2016 at 11:54 PM
Super cute card!!
Posted by: Barb | 01/03/2016 at 11:27 PM
This is a beautiful vibrant card!
Posted by: Christy | 01/03/2016 at 09:39 PM
Awesome card idea Wanda!! Have a fantastic day! :)
Posted by: Kim Bears | 01/03/2016 at 09:24 PM
Those stacked letters and the little pearls are a great touch!!
Posted by: Beatrice Lawson | 01/03/2016 at 09:04 PM
So sweet!
Posted by: sharon L | 01/03/2016 at 08:32 PM
I've never tried the stacking diecuts to create dimension, but I like the look! Lovely card!
Posted by: Brittany O | 01/03/2016 at 08:17 PM
Beautiful cards and your blog is amazing. Thanks for the chance to win. [email protected]
Posted by: Elizabeth Simpson | 01/03/2016 at 07:41 PM
Love the gingham to contrast with the beautifully colored flowers. So nice!
Posted by: Cindy | 01/03/2016 at 07:36 PM
Just adorable and perfect to send to friends and family for Valentine's Day 😊
Posted by: Kassi Ruth | 01/03/2016 at 07:17 PM
Love all the dimension you added to your card and the great design !!!
Posted by: karenajo | 01/03/2016 at 06:31 PM
Very pretty valentine...love the colouring of the sweet flowers.
Posted by: Mary-Anne V. | 01/03/2016 at 06:18 PM
Love the Layering so nicely done
Posted by: Christie Anderson | 01/03/2016 at 04:13 PM
Beautiful heart card. I love the roses.
Posted by: Sheri Elmont | 01/03/2016 at 02:46 PM
Love the vibrant colors in your card.
Posted by: Yvonne | 01/03/2016 at 02:27 PM
I love the colors and texture of your beautiful card!
Posted by: Cheryl I | 01/03/2016 at 02:21 PM
Such a cute card! Reminds me of old fashioned valentines.
Posted by: Marlys Shields | 01/03/2016 at 02:09 PM
What a perfectly wonderful heart card... I love your simplicity.. and its just right!
Posted by: Sally Richardson | 01/03/2016 at 01:39 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by: Shirley N | 01/03/2016 at 12:15 PM
Love this card - for some reason it reminds me of Heidi!
Posted by: Manda | 01/03/2016 at 11:47 AM
Adorable card, Wanda!
Posted by: CathyL | 01/03/2016 at 11:45 AM
Adorable! I love hearts, and hearts shaped cards are always the best!
Posted by: Monica Hjellming | 01/03/2016 at 10:56 AM
Love that die cut I love you, love the other stamping details too, so beautiful
Posted by: Ria Montefalcon | 01/03/2016 at 10:54 AM
Oh my gosh, your heart card is so lovely. I surely do love hearts! Thank you so much for your blog and this giveaway. God bless! ILuvTheEucharist (at) aol.com
Posted by: Rose Santuci-Sofranko | 01/03/2016 at 10:43 AM
As always, lovely card. Happy New year!
Posted by: Jean McCurry | 01/03/2016 at 09:38 AM
Beautiful card & colors used!
Posted by: Kate B | 01/03/2016 at 09:16 AM
Lovely card!! I have to try stacking die cut words like you did! The red and pink are gorgeous together!
Posted by: Rukmini | 01/03/2016 at 08:56 AM
Love that the heart opens. Very inspiring project! I am ready for a fresh start and think SSS is the place to start! 2016 will be my year to try new media, dies, stamp images, and have more fun, fun, fun!
Posted by: kReN | 01/03/2016 at 08:40 AM
A lovely card to share, thank you.
Posted by: Kristen C | 01/03/2016 at 07:09 AM
Such a happy card.
Posted by: Jana | 01/03/2016 at 06:31 AM
Hi I'm new to your site and I think it's great. I love love love the shaker cards. That is something I'm hoping to learn this year. I think it looks so fun for the person receiving the card.
Thanks for being part of the blog hop
Posted by: Linda Batson | 01/03/2016 at 05:42 AM
Thank you for sharing your valentine card!
Posted by: Mai Mucciaro | 01/03/2016 at 04:32 AM
Awesome card!!! Thank you for sharing!
Posted by: Vicki H | 01/03/2016 at 04:32 AM
Gorgeous!!! Love the dimension of your card, Wanda. :-D
Posted by: Milka | 01/03/2016 at 04:01 AM
Wonderful Valentine Card! The new release is just amazing and versatile. Love it all!!
Posted by: Anne H. | 01/03/2016 at 04:01 AM
Love this, beautiful valentine idea!
Edith
Posted by: Edith | 01/03/2016 at 02:39 AM
Loveyl layers and vibrant colors.
Posted by: Heather B. | 01/03/2016 at 01:26 AM
I love how crisp and clean your card looks!
Posted by: Hanne | 01/02/2016 at 11:56 PM
This instantly made me think of a 1940's tablecloth - I love this so much!!
Posted by: Louise | 01/02/2016 at 11:36 PM