CTC65 A Bloomin' Love Valentines Card

Here at CASE-ing the Catty we are celebrating all things Valentines.  Yes, it is that time of the year again, where lovers everywhere celebrate their love for one another.  Blah blah blah.... it's not my favourite holiday, in fact, I have never ever celebrated it, but that doesn't mean I can't celebrate with a card.  I know there are lots of people who need a nice Valentines day card so this one's for you ok.

I have used both the Bloomin' Love Stamp set & Bloomin' Heart Thinlit die which are available as a bundle to save you 15%.  I have to admit every time I see the word Bloomin'  I can't help but hear a man (Alf Stewart from home & away actually lol) whinging...."Bloomin' Valentines day ugh"!   I digress....

For my case today, I have combined these 2 projects using the Love Blossoms Suite on page 16 of the Occasions Catalogue.

Nothing says Valentine's more than a big red heart & the intricate Bloomin' Heart thinlit die is perfect for this, so I have pulled that element from the card at the back. I loved the small hearts on the gift bag so I have used that too by adding a bit of texture with a retired heart embossing folder.  You'll notice there is a dash of silver & bling to my classic red & white colour palette for added oomph.

This is actually one of the 4 cards my class participants created today during our Love Blossom class. 

If you are interested in attending classes I have a tab up the top of the blog with dates each month. 

Next up on the hop is Julia with another bloomin' heart just for you. If you would like to continue the hop forward then click the next button.  If you would like to check back at what Rebecca has made then click the previous button below. 

Why not join us by CASEing something from the Valentines section & adding it to our challenge?  We promise not to bite...even grumpy old non-Valentine persons like me ;)    To add your project click here

Thanks for stopping by

Tricia 

Valentine's Class

I {heart} Hearts meets Mr. Owl

I recently posted a card I made using the mini envelope and I {heart} hearts stamp set I made for a class and then decided it was too hard.  Well silly me changed my mind - it is a woman's prerogative!  I even made it harder and added an owl punch.  It turned out quite nice don't you think? They all managed fine and it really was quite fun and frustrating to make!

Stamp Set: I {heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Sentiments, Tiny Tags.
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Whisper White , Acetate, 
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Real Red.

Ribbon: 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon, Cherry Cobbler Baker's Twine. 

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Die, Small Heart Punch, Heart To Heart Punch, Modern Label Punch, Word Window Punch, Tag punch, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA 

Valentines Hearts

I originally created this card for a card class I am doing but it was very involved and time consuming.  I love the little envelopes and have seen lots of Valentine's cards like this.  I used the red glimmer paper which gives it such a lovely sparkly feel.

Stamp Set: I {heart} Hearts, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Paper: Pretty in Pink, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Very Vanilla.
Ink: Pretty In Pink, Real Red, Basic Black

Ribbon: 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Envelope Die, Small Heart Punch, Heart To Heart Punch, Pinking Hearts Border Punch, Perfect Polka Dot Embossing Folder.

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA 

Stampin Up! Valentines Forever Young

I just love the tree stamp from Forever Young and have been wanting to have a play with it for so long!  I came across a beautiful card not so long ago by Keren Baker using the same tree and just loved the colours she used.  I have changed my card a little but the basics are the same.  I used the Red Glimmer paper & Pumpkin Pie for the hearts and Pumpkin Pie for the card base.  I embossed the tree and gave the little girl a red dress, except in this photo it seems to have fallen off a bit! Rest assured she is now redressed and decent again :)   I just love how the bright colours give this image a more modern look.  I think it makes a great Valentine's Day card so have added a Valentine's sentiment and scallop oval & have sponged real red to the edges of the whisper white just a touch. 

Stamp Set: Forever Young, Teeny Tiny Sentiments
Paper: Pumpkin Pie, Red Glimmer Paper, Real Red, Whisper White.
Ink: Versermark, Black Embossing Powder, Basic Black

Ribbon: 5/8" Real Red Satin Ribbon

Cool Tools: Big Shot, Scallop Circle #2 die, 1/16 "circle punch, Scallop Oval Punch, Itty bitty Shapes (hearts made by trimming down the flower) Punches, Large Oval Punch, Sponge, Clear Rhinestone Brad.

Thanks For Looking,

TRICIA