This week's Blogger's Challenge is to use punches or die cuts. I am such an overachiever......I used both!!!! LOL!!!
It all started with a 4 1/4" x 11" piece of Chocolate Chip cardstock. I cut a piece of the uber-sparkly Sending Notes Specialty DSP to 4" x 5 1/4". I adhered it to the base card.
Now it's time to run it through the Big Shot with my Movers & Shapers die to cut the heart through the top layer (both the patterned paper and the base card). When you run it through this die, it scores the card for you too. Bonus!!!!
I stamped the heart image onto Very Vanilla cardstock using Real Red ink. This wonderful stamp comes from the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. Stampin' Up! is donating $2 from each I {Heart} Hearts stamp set. The money will be donated to the American Red Cross to help those in Haiti who have suffered from the devastation of the earthquake.
This particular image coordinates with the Full Heart Punch. There are two other images that coordinate with other heart punches too!
To frame this heart, I ran a piece of Pretty in Pink cardstock through the Big Shot and the Heart of Hearts embosslit. Embosslits are unique in that they cut and emboss all at the same time. The embosslit was designed to mat the Full Heart punch.
I then cut a strip of Pretty in Pink cardstock. I used the Scallop Edge punch along the top edge. I wrapped some of the new Real Red Satin ribbon and tied it into a classic knot. To add a little more drama to the ribbon, I cut the legs off one of the Real Red Sending Love Epoxy Brads. All you need is a glue dot to make it stick to your ribbon. Oooohhhh la la!!!
Well, that's about it on my Valentine card. It's on the simple side, but I really like it!!!
If you've fallen in love with the I {Heart} Hearts stamp set like I have, please consider purchasing it before February 28th. From now until Feb 28th is when Stampin' Up! will donate the money to the American Red Cross. Together, we can make a difference!!!
Here are the items I used to make today's project. CLICK HERE if you would like to place a Stampin' Up! order with me.
stamp sets: I {Heart} Hearts (wood = 117010, clear mount = 118571)
paper: Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Very Vanilla, Sending Love Specialty DSP (#117153)
ink: Real Red
accessories: Real Red Sending Love Epoxy Brads (#117270), Real Red Satin Ribbon (#117286), Scallop Edge punch, Movers & Shapers Bigz XL die (#114506), Heart of Hearts embosslit (#117332), Punch Windows Magnetic Movers & Shapers (#115953)
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I don't know what I'd do without punches! You did an awesome job with this challenge.
Posted by: carrie gaskin | January 21, 2010 at 11:34 PM
Such a pretty card! And I know it must really be stunning in real when you can see all the pretty glitter on the DSP... Love it!
Posted by: Claudia Perry | January 22, 2010 at 07:05 AM
Very pretty, love how you showcased the heart!
Posted by: lisa somerville | January 22, 2010 at 08:04 AM
Love the combination of punches and dies here. Great valentine greeting!
Posted by: Lisa M | January 22, 2010 at 08:06 AM
Very pretty! The brad is a nice touch.
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | January 22, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Another fabulous creation with punches and dies love it...
TFS
connie paxman
Posted by: Connie Paxman | January 22, 2010 at 11:11 AM
So pretty...love the ribbon detail! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | January 22, 2010 at 12:08 PM
Very cute! Love your papers and the heart looks wonderful.
Posted by: Ida | January 22, 2010 at 03:59 PM
Oh that is such a lovely card! I love how you added your DSP before you ran it through with the M & S die! Wonderful card to promote helping Haiti!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | January 22, 2010 at 04:13 PM
Beautiful card, and I really love the heart brad!
Posted by: Toni | January 23, 2010 at 12:00 AM
This is such a great project and I love how you used the DSP. I've got to start using this die -- I always love the results when you ladies post what you've done with them -- to me, it's a WOW!
Posted by: Tami Black | January 23, 2010 at 05:45 PM
This is just awesome!!! I love that glitter paper and the heart!
Posted by: tiffany | January 24, 2010 at 09:00 PM
Ohhhh - so FABULOUS!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | January 24, 2010 at 09:41 PM
Beautiful card Patti! Love the brad! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | January 26, 2010 at 06:13 PM