Hi friends! By the end of this post you'll be humming the "up, up and away" song in your head! I have some exciting news and a happy card to share with you today. Hope you've been having a great week so far! It's almost Valentine's Day and I have a few heart/love themed projects to show you before the holiday comes. Today, my project is featured on the Scrapbook & Cards Today Magazine Blog as part of their Valentine Week celebration! I'm so happy to be a guest on the magazine's blog. Super fun!
My card features stamps and dies from Concord & 9th's January Collection....and I totally love it all! My finished card is a white A2 card base that I covered with pink Cardstock. A crisp white layer (white hearts!) and then those awesome hot air balloon dies! I used a fresh color palette of red, white and aqua, with a few pops of pink. Let's look!
One of the (many) things I love about Concord & 9th is that they always think of the details! Like that little flag to go on top of the balloons!! I started this card by die cutting the gorgeous Stitched Hearts Background in white. Then I die cut out all of the balloon pieces, the hearts, and the clouds. I also die cut the 'love' word for my sentiment. I love the red and white stripes - feels sort of old fashioned and vintage.
Instead of using black for your die cut sentiments, use a dark grey instead. It gives the same effect, but is not as harsh as true black. I used grey to die cut the pretty 'love' sentiment that goes across the bottom of my card. I used woodgrain cardstock for the baskets to add some texture, and I kinda thought it looked like a basket!
I added pink hearts to the front of the balloons and also splashed on a bit of white paint. I created the banners across the balloons using Aqua Sky Cardstock and Vellum. I tucked in a few clouds behind the balloons. This is all so whimsical and fun!!
I used foam tape to attach the balloons to the page. I love dimension on my cards, as you know! I think this is the perfect Valentine card! But it could also easily be a wedding card or a just because card.
Thanks for spending part of your day with me! Have you been creating valentines? Such a happy holiday!
Be sure to head over to the SCT Magazine Blog to see my project and get inspired from all the other wonderful projects!
CLICK HERE or on the graphic below to see the supplies used for today's card! (Affiliate Links Used)
Gorgeous! Loving your beautiful details!! And a big congratulations!
Posted by: Beverly Jordan | 02/18/2022 at 05:27 PM
I am so proud and very happy to be your friend! This is so enchanting and it photographed so great. Love that aqua and red for sure. Concord really does do such a great job with their products. Got all my cards sent out on Tuesday. Our weather will be stormy on the weekend so I am making another quilt for my one year great grandson Crew. Happy Valentine's to you and Mark 💏💘❤
Posted by: Anne Sturgeon | 02/11/2022 at 03:42 PM
Big congratulations on your magazine feature! WOW! And well deserved recognition! This is card is lovely! Limitless talent!!!
Posted by: Jules L | 02/11/2022 at 08:19 AM
CONGRATULATIONS WANDA!!!! I went over to visit & left you a comment! ;) HOW FUN!!! OH, I WISH for the days of PAPER magazines!!!Your card came out WONDERFULLY! LOVE EVERYTHING you've done with these dies! AND the wood grain paper for the baskets is PERFECT! SOOO FUN! ANNND, I LOVE your new photo too!!!! (It's turning SPRING here, still a bit chilly, BUT SPRING is in the air & LOVE, like you said! LOL) ;)<3
Posted by: Becky Green | 02/11/2022 at 05:45 AM
Wanda you've done it again! This card is just perfect & I love it! And congrats for the magazine honor- you deserve it!
Posted by: Donna M. | 02/11/2022 at 04:45 AM
Congrats on your magazine feature. Very deserving. Fabulous card, so many intricate pieces. Your cards are a work of art. Also enjoy the way you write about making the card & the inspiration for the card. You make it come to life.
Posted by: Geneva Null | 02/11/2022 at 01:51 AM
So pretty! I literally have been going back and viewing your posts all the way back to 2018! I love your photography and your life journey. Did you ever show how and where you take your pictures?
Posted by: Michele Kovack | 02/10/2022 at 02:32 PM