Be Mine, Valentine

Happy Friday,

Wow, where has this week gone.  I have not gotten much done this week.  Have had a low grade fever for most of the week and just a bit under the weather.  All will be will soon.  Tomorrow is Valentine’s Day and I have a few Valentines to make for my loved ones.  I had great fun with the Retro Sketches sketch this week. … am going to get this one in under the wire … maybe!  Here is a picture of the outside of my card.

The stamps used on this card are from My Paper Pumpkin January Kit – “Filled with Love.”  This is a very versatile little kit.  I used half of the kit to make treats for my Monday Bible Study Fellowship classmates and then this card.  I am hoping to use more of the supplies on another card or two.  The stamp set is just too cute.  If you are interested In a Paper Pumpkin kit of your own click HERE to sign up for your very own surprise each and every month.  It is just $19.95/month and arrives each month for a 30 minute crafting respite. 

Here’s a pic of the inside of my card.

Here are the details (all products Stampin’ Up! unless otherwise stated):

Stamp sets: Filled with Love – Paper Pumpkin and Teeny Tiny Wishes

Paper:  Basic Black, Real Red, Whisper White and Stacked with Love DSP Stack

Ink:  Real Red

Misc:  Twine and Die-Cuts from Paper Pumpkin, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Retro Sketches - #152
Addicted to Stamps Challenge - #97 Lots of Layers Sentimental Sundays - #245 - Seeing RED
Pile It On - #55 - Use a Bow 
Crafting for All Seasons - #95 - Have a heart 
The Pink Elephant - TPE285 - Be My Valentine 
Crafty Creations Challenges - #282 - Owls, Hearts and Love (one or all) 
Through the Craft Room Door - Anything Goes 
Loves Rubber Stamps Challenge - #138 - Show Me Some RED 
Clear It Out Challenge - Theme: Color RED + Stash: RED Embellishment 

Have a wonderful day!

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Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

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Be Mine Hearts

Happy Thursday!

Wow this week has flown by.  It has been a busier week here for me, but not so busy that the week should have flown by.  There is still so much more to do for this week.  Challenges to enter, Work on my Bible verse art journal and getting my Bible study finished for the week and grocery shopping … the frig and pantry are almost bear. 

I had some wonderful news this morning.  I am now a proud member of the Cuttlebug Mania Design Team.  I am truly excited about this adventure.  You will be seeing my posts here bi-monthly.  I want to invite you all to come and join in on the fun!  Well let’s get to the card … the fun part!!!

Here are the details:

Stamp sets: Language of Love MDS, Teeny Tiny Wishes and You Plus Me

Paper:  Calypso Coral, Crisp Cantaloupe, Real Red, Whisper White and Stack with Love Designer Series Paper Stack

Ink:  Crisp Cantaloupe and Real Red

Misc:  Bitty Banners Framelits, Circles Collection Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Stampin’ Dimensionals and SNAIL

This card is entered in the following challenge:

Retro Sketches - #149

Have a wonderful day!

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Thanks for stopping by for a visit.  Please leave a comment and let me know you were here. 

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

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I {heart} You

T.G.I.F. Crafters,

I hope your day is getting off to a fantabulous start!!  As I am writing this at 1 AM, I am unsure of how the day will begin.  I know that rain is on the way and am thankful for that fact.  It is still very dry around here and we can always use rain here in Texas.

I have a bright card to share with you today.  The stark contrasts between Whisper White and Basic Gray are striking along with the pops of Melon Mambo and Pacific Point.  I hope you enjoy the look as much as I do.

 

Stamp sets:  Yippee-Skippee! (Wood #131341 or Clear #131344) and Love Language SVG digital download

Paper:  Basic Gray, Melon Mambo, Pacific Point and Whisper White

Ink:  Melon Mambo and Pacific Point

Misc:  Stamp-a-ma-jig, Chalk Talk Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Small Heart punch (retired) – substitute Itty Bitty Accents Punch Pack, Whisper White Baker’s Twine, Rhinestone Basic Jewels, Stampin’ Dimensionals and Ribbon from stash

This card is entered in the following challenges:

Operation Write Home – Winter Love You

Craftin’ Desert Divas – Create a TAG or use a TAG

Clear it Out Challenge – Anything Goes:  Must Use Stash
Poppy Sketch - #17 Pop of Color: Raspberry, Blueberry and Granite

Just a reminder.  I am still working on my goal to bet November 2013 sales.  I truly would appreciate your order during this challenge month.  Click HERE to shop with me 24/7.  Or, you may click on the individual items above to be taken directly to that item.  And, don't forget to check out these specials and new items.
Weekly Deals
New Stamp set - Banner Blessings
Give the Gift of Creativity - Paper Pumpkin - this is a great gift for a crafty friend or someone just getting started in stamping.

Blessings and Happy Crafting,
Belinda 

Sweet Thing!

It's another Ruby Tuesday!  Hope your Tuesday is going well too. 

Cupid has been playing around with my paper and tools again and has created another cutie.  I think this little 'monster' turned out rather cute and just a tad on the 'frilly' side.  Have a look-see:

Isn't she a cutie?

• Size A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
• White card base (Core'dinations)
• Mat 1 is 4.0" x 5.25" - Dark Red (Core'dinations)
• Mat 2 is 3.75" x 5.0" - Rose Pink (Core'dinations)
• Mat 3 is ELEGANT EDGES, Hearts 1 + Hrts1-s, pg 26 cut @ 3.5"
• 1 in Dark Red
• 1 in DCWV - The Spring Stack
• Sentiment Mat 1 is 3.50" x 1.125" - Dark Red
• Sentiment Mat 2 is 3.25" x 0.875" - White
• Sentiment computer generated and has Opal Glitter Glue for dot on I and Exclamation point.
• Used Corner Rounder (Marvy Uchida) on all corners.
• Monster:  BUMP IN THE NIGHT, Hearty, #4 cut @ 2.8" + layers
• Eyes are Printed Google Eyes (Darice)
• Added a Heart-shaped Self-Stick Gem (Darice) to heart area.
•  Doodled with White Sukara Jelly Roll pen.

Just perfect for a valentine wish.  Oh, this is an Easel card:

I am really enjoying my "Happy Valentine's Day" stamp from Mary @ Cardz TV Stamps.

• Inside Mat 1 is 3" x 4" in Dark Red
• Inside Mat 2 is 2.75" x 3.75" in Rose Pink
• Inside Mat 3 is 2.50" x 3.50" in DCWV - The Spring Stack patterned paper
• Inside Mat 4 is 2.25" x 3.25" in White
• Sentiment is "Happy Valentine's Day from Happy Days stamps set - Cardz TV Stamps
• Doodling with Pentel 1.0mm Black Ener-Gel Pen
• Adhesives used were Scotch ATG and Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip by EK Success and Ultra Thin Glue Dots by Glue Dots Int'l.

This card is entered in the following challenges:
Pile It On - #3 - Have a Heart
LEJ Designs - #37 - Real or Faux Stitching
City Crafter Challenge - #143 - Forever Mine (Use hearts)
C.R.A.F.T. - #191 Valentines Day Love

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

Sent with Love

Are you having a 'Ruby Tuesday'?  I am so far.  I was stunned this morning to be awakened by thunder and lightning and SNOW!!!  Yes, it is snowing, sleeting and raining in the DFW area.  It may stick for a few hours in a few areas, but will be gone by Noon. 

Well, I have a new little card to share.  Valentine production has started in the craft room.  I am working on getting my Valentine stash dwindled down to make room for other goodies.  Some of my stash has been around for five or more years.  I have been working with my 3 Birds on Parade cartridge.  I love those little birds.  They look so chipper and friendly.  So, here is my creation for today:

Here are the details:
Card Size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
Pink mat:  4.00" x 5.25"  (cut 2x)
Patterned Paper mat:  3.75" x 5.00" (cut 2x)
Inside Sentiment Mat:  3.50" x 4.75"
Bird and Sentiment:  3 BIRDS ON PARADE, pg 71, Mailman + Mailman-s cut @ 2" + all layers using Shadow and Phrase features.
Cardstock:  Darice (Core'dinations - Ivory, Pink, Hot Pink, Black, Light blue, Medium Blue and Bright Yellow)
Patterned Paper:  DCWV (The Spring Stack)
Stickers:  Mrs. Grossman's (Happy Hearts)
Stamp:  Cardz TV Stamps (Happy Days - Happy Valentine's Day!)
Ink:  Tsukineko (Momento - Tuxedo Black)
Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Squeeze & Roll Fine Ball Point Pen), Scotch (ATG and foam tape) and Xyron (500 Create-a-Sticker)

I am really liking the Zig 2 Way Glue Squeeze & Roll pen.  It really helps with the very  small pieces such as on the phrase.  I thought that it was going to be an oops purchase, but it really has turned into a serendipity buy. 

It is off to bed with me for a few hours.  I have gotten my days and nights mixed up again.  This damp weather has me aching a lot and I just can't sleep very well.  A nice cup of chamomile tea will help a bit. 

This card is entered in the following challenge:
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes
Sandy's Crafty Creations - Anything Goes with a twist - use Blue and/or White

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

I [heart] U! Cat

Happy Sunday,

Today I got started on my Valentine making.  I am trying to use up my old stock and goodies.  One of my goals for this year is to use as much of my paper hoard as possible.  It has really been hard to keep from buying more paper ... oh woe is me!?!???

I love the play of the soft and bright colors in the background paper.  I tried to mimic the arcs of the background paper with the doodling in the scallops of the heart.

I used the same heart cut in 1/2" and 1" cuts for the inside of the card.  I think it turned out rather cute.

Here are the details:
Card size:  A2 (4.25" x 5.50")
Dk Brown mat:  4.125" x 5.375"
Patterned paper mat:  4.0" x 5.25"
Inside Dk Brown mat:  4.0" x 5.25"
Inside Ivory mat:  3.75" x 5.0"
Cat:  FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS, Cat8 + Card8-s cut @ 3.30" + all layers
Heart:  FOUR LEGGED FRIENDS, Pawheart, cut @ 0.50", 1.50" and 3.80".  Layer cut @ 0.50" and 1.50"
Cardstock:  Darice (Core'dinations - Dk Brown, Hot Pink, Lt Gray, Ivory and White)
Patterned Cardstock:  American Crafts (Metropolitan)
Stamp:  Cardz TV Stamps (Happy Days, Happy Valentine's Day!)
Color Medium:  Zig (Writer - Chocolate) and Sukara (Jelly Roll - White)
Accents:  Darice (Self-stick Gems - Heart Shaped)
Adhesives:  EK Success (Zig 2 Way Glue Pen Fine Tip and 2 Way Glue Pen Squeeze and Roll Fine Ball Point) and Scotch (ATG)

This is entered in the following challenges:
Paper Playtime - Ch #1 - Pets
Card Makin' Mamas - Anything Goes

Will be back soon with another Valentine.

Toodles and Happy Crafting,
Belinda

A few Valentine stragglers.

These two sweeties were cards made for Valentines that did not get used.  I made a ton (actually 12) of these cute dinos for friends.  I used four different background mats and two different set ups on the sentiment mats for the collection.  Only one is showcased here.

Design details:
Card stock - white, mint green, lilac and medium pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - red and pink pulsing hearts (DCWV Spring Stack)
Accent - brown mini brad (Making Memories)
Font - Kristen ITC (Microsoft)
Create a Critter Dino 2 (pg 51) cut at 3" (Provo Craft)

Next is a purr-fect kitty.  This has no sentiment on the inside so it can be used as an all occasion card.  I just love this prissy little kitty.  Reminds me of a 'cushion and cream' cat. 

Design details:
Card stock - white, black, medium green, pink and medium pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned paper - pink and green Bamboo plaid and floral (DCWV Spring Stack)
Accent - Hot Pink rhinestone (K & Company)
Font - Kristen ITC (Microsoft)
Create a Critter Cat 2 (pg 38) cut at 3" (Provo Craft)

Well I think I have caught up on my posting.  Now it is time to get back to the creating!

Blessings and Happy Crafting!
Belinda

Valentine Catch-Up

Hello my bloggie friends!

I was very busy in February making and sending cards to family and friends.  Did not take the time to post any until now.  So here are a few ...

I made this with the Create a Critter cart.  I just love this little bee. 
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Sentiment mat bottom measures 1-3/4" x 3-1/4"
Sentiment mat top measures 1-1/2" x 3"
Bee (pg 68) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black, Lilac and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe - stash
Glitter Paper - Light Blue (DCWV Flower Shower Spring Glitter Stack)

I think this little skunk is a hoot ... especially with the googlie eyes!!!  This is also from the Create a Critter cart.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Sentiment mat bottom measures 1-3/4" x 3-1/4"
Sentiment mat top measures 1-1/2" x 3"
Skunk (pg 61) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe - stash
Google Eyes  1.2 cm (Crafter's Square)

This is an example card that I made for Mom's AWANA girls Valentine party.  There are more examples below.  The girls had a great time.  I also made a Valentine Bingo game for them to play. 
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
I Love U (pg 49 Create a Critter) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White, Yellow, Black and Pink (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Stripe (DCWV Spring Stack)
Foam heart (Dollar Store)

Another Create a Critter creation.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Stamp and Love (pg 67) cut at 3-1/2"
Card Stock - White and Pink (The Paper Company)   Also cut Love in Red and Lilac for the party.
Patterned Paper - Hearts/Flowers (DCWV Spring Stack)
Glitter heart sticker (Greenbrier International, Inc.), purchased at the Dollar Store

This was created by Mom.  She was playing around with the foam sticker hearts.  We purchased them from JoAnn's.
Design details:
Card measures 5-1/4" x 4-1/2"
Background mat measures 5" x 4-1/4"
Card Stock - White (The Paper Company)
Patterned Paper - Double Hearts - stash
Foam heart stickers - JoAnn's

My sister, Beverly, Mom and myself had a great time working on the examples.  Mom has not really been interested in scrap booking or card making until that day.  She wants me to make up some of the 'critters' and let her make her own cards.  Mom would have a great time of it.

That is all for now.  I will have to re-create some of the cute cards that I did not have time to snap a shot of before mailing.  Will be working on that for the next week or so.

Blessings and Happy Scrapping!!!
Belinda