Thursday, February 9, 2023

A Valentine Note

Hi there!  How about another Valentine today?  I believe I mentioned I was having a lot of fun with them.  However, by the time I was done I was breathing a sigh of relief.  It's hard for me to stay on one card-making subject for too long.

This card was made with a Marianne's Designs stamp and die set called Typewriter.  I adore the set.  It has lots of sentiments and the dies are simple.  It's an oldie, but I've only used it once before (if memory serves correctly).  The little envelope is from the Cottage Cutz Puppy Love Letter die set I used recently.



The framing mats are a combination of unrelated dies which I've listed in the recipe.  They appear as though they belong together.  Sweet and pretty designer papers.  You know how I love my papers and the Valentines have prompted me to have a nice stroll through my paper cupboard.



I'll be moving on from the Valentines now, but I've sure enjoyed them.  We're all just crafters having a good time, right?

Take care of yourselves and have a happy day!


Stamps:  Sentiment from Marianne Designs 'Typewriter' stamp and die set  Paper:  Neenah white 80 & 110 lb, SU Pink Pirouette, mix of older designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Pink Pirouette to sponge typewriter edges  Dies:  Marianne Designs 'Typewriter', Lawn Fawn Outside In Stitched Scalloped Rectangle Stackables, Taylored Expressions Stitched Rectangle Stacklets, envelope from Cottage Cutz Puppy Love Letter  Other:  Pink rhinestones, Fiskars scallop paper edgers (scissors)

29 comments:

LeAnne said...

This is ADORABLE! And it also reminds me that I have a typewriter die that I haven't used in ages! You've inspired me to get it out!

Diane said...

Another gorgeous Valentine!! You are always so clever with all your layering and making the dies, stamps and papers look as if they were made for each other!! I have loved seeing all your Valentines this year and now am wondering what you will up to next, some Spring and Easter I'm sure!! Have a great and creative day!!

Donna Ellis said...

All this special sweetness, with the most darling textures in your in-laid die cuts. Leslie, How you achieved the dimension in your paper note, and the cute papers used for the typewriter - and all the tee-tiny hearts and elements! OH SO CUTE! Did you use typewriters in your day? I started out in 6th grade with a huge old clunker my dad bought used from GTE's warehouse sale back in the early early 60s. I really enjoyed it. Not sure WHY he bought it for me, but he did. That's a happy memory I'd forgotten about. He probably purchased it as a toy, but I used it for my school work all the way through high school. But mine was not pink. It was a huge black REMINGTON LOL. Anyway, I did not mean to hijack the pretty sweetness of your creation. Your cards usually have a way of triggering memories for me - and for that... I thank you deeply, my friend. Wishing you a great day!
Hugs,
de

Margaret said...

Beautiful card. I love the die and the background paper you used. Such fun to find seldom used items in our supplies.

Yogi said...

cute card. Have a great day

crafty-stamper said...

Absolutely gorgeous card I love it all! Love the pretty paper.typewriter and the beautiful die-cut frames-yes they do look as though they belong together
Carol x

Cat Craig said...

YOu are a master at pulling together elements. This is such a sweet Valentine, Leslie. Love.

pam said...

Beautiful card Leslie, love the girly pinks, mats and layers are perfect together.
Hugs Pam x

Maria Rodriguez. said...

Oh Leslie, what an adorable little typewriter!! And with the sweet DSP and soft pinks, it looks so beautiful!!
Your amazing layering draws the attention to this cute machine, that brings sweet memories of my teen years when I learned to use it, I was in the 7th. grade and in the class, we had to use a "keyboard cover" which consisted of a piece of black fabric with a string that you put around your neck and another string that you tied to the back of the typewriter, LOL!! Now you can imagine how long ago I was in the 7th. grade, LOL!!
IM wondering if any of your followers are in their late 60's, early 70's that learned to typewrite the same way?
But I digress......your card is adorable, my friend, thank you for sharing💓
Maria.

nancy littrell said...

Sweet and adorable Valentine card using several different company products that you made work so well together, Leslie:-) TFS your detailed description of every little detail, my friend:-) I Love your typewriter, all the other dies too and your pretty papers, die cut envie, etc...such a fun and creative one of a kind Valentine, my friend. Love and Hugs...Nancy

Evelyn S. said...

Oh Leslie! Another wonderful compilation of papers, die cuts and colors. You are truly an artist. This design is darling and that stitched edging is perfect.

Pauline said...

Oh Leslie, this card is so 'sweet', I love it! The typewriter is so adorable, love that you used dp for this, all your papers fit so perfectly, and your design is well, as always over the top. You have a wonderful eye for designs, colours, embellishments, and all the fine details that make your cards so special! A beautiful Valentine card, the recipient will love this! Thank you for sharing as always. Have yourself a wonderful day Leslie, hugs,

Barbara said...

This made a fabulous valentine's card. I can see many other occasions that this typewriter can be used as well. I love the borders and the soft color with all of the texture.

I Card Everyone said...

Those frames aren't a set? You sure fooled me, Leslie! They were certainly made for each other! I have always loved these tiny little typewriter dies - why in the world I don't have one is beyond me! Love everything about your final Valentine, my friend!
=]

Marcia Hill said...

Your mix of dsp, dies and embellies go together so perfectly on this LOVE card Leslie...LOVE it!! Hugs. :0)

Bonnie said...

Your valentines have all shown the results of you're having a good time, Leslie! Here is another favorite of mine! I love how you've done the typewriter layers! I would have longed for a typewriter like that. And your use of patterned paper blows my mind! Awesome card, my friend!

Conniecrafter said...

Oh my goodness is that ever too cute, I love the papers you used for the typewriter, your pretty framing and the cute little envelope. Your touch with the gems on the hearts in the background is a great finishing to the card! I have an old typewriter stamp and have always stamped in black, I may have to try other colors :)

HilaryJane said...

You are so clever at using patterned paper. I am envious of your skill with it. Love how you have got all those frame dies to work so well together. All in all a beautiful and very clever card. Well done xx

Stacy Morgan said...

Leslie this is adorable. I like the die cut, papers and the hints of sparkle. Great little valentine.

Loll said...

Adorable Valentine, Leslie. The typewriter is sweet and I love the heart background. Such great mix of papers that you do so well on your cards. xx

aussie aNNie said...

Fabulous card, just adore this and great design xx

Lisa said...

What a great typewriter. I love the papers and fabulous layers. I can relate to having trouble staying on one card subject for too long. I think that is why I make Christmas cards all year so I can break them up.

Vicky Hayes said...

What a perfect design Leslie! I love the combination of frame dies, the clever use of papers, that adorable typewriter with the note AND the sealed-with-a-heart envelope! Glad you have been enjoying plenty of valentine crafting fun! Vicky x

Christine Alexander said...

Cottage cuts have such fun dies, I love your little typewriter so perfect for Valentines day ♥

laurie said...

Way too cute! I love the tiny envelope!

Nanny's Pansy Patch said...

Oh my!! Your card is just perfect. I love how everything fit together so well. Your typewriter with its little note is so cute and brings back lots of memories! DSP is perfect for this card. Happy Valentine's Day to you and Rich! Enjoy!!

Cindy Beach said...

YES! We are just crafters having a good time. I can't "stroll" through my patterned papers stash. I must sit down because it takes SO long to go through them. You hit the jackpot combining these sweet papers and the pretty dies!

Jeanne H said...

Wonderful card! I too have a typewriter die, somewhere that I've never used. You inspire me.

Lynette said...

Such an adorable card - so dainty! You always have such great layers and pieces.