Hello, friends! Today I'm sharing the Valentine I made for my sweetie. I generally make him something humorous or cute with critters, but thought I'd surprise him with a pretty card this year. I've used Penny Black's Winsomely. Just the one rose, stamped twice, colored and hand cut. I opted not to get the dies for this set.
Jill's Sketch #4 from her latest series for Penny Black was one of my favorites. It's so simple, but practical and it takes a plain white background out of the ordinary. I love it so much that I made five card bases in this layout, but with different embossing folders. While I was at it I made two with another of her sketches, and then I ran out of time, but I'll get back to it. I like the idea of having these made up and ready for whenever I take a notion to add a splash of color or cuteness.
I nested Spellbinder's dies to make the frame, layered three times and popped up on foam tape. The "love" is a Frantic Stamper die layered three times. The black cardstock on the top "love" layer was made glossy by covering with clear packing tape before cutting. Same with the hearts. Thanks to Natalie Bowers at NB Cards for that trick.
I'm playing along here:
NBUS Challenge #71 -- My never before used schtuff is the Winsomely stamp set.
I hope you all had a lovely Valentine's Day. Sending love and hugs all around!
Stamps: Penny Black Winsomely Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 80 lb, scrap black cardstock Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Copics Other: Spellbinders Devine Eleoquence and Labels Twenty-Eight, Frantic Stamper Sending Love/Hugs, hearts from spare parts, Spellbinders Scallops embossing folder, clear packing tape
7 comments:
Very elegant and romantic! Thanks for joining us at PBSC:)
If I hadn't already ordered this sweet rose, it would be in my cart now, Leslie! I love the rich red color you did! I think it makes it perfect for a masculine card. I wonder how long it will take me to ink mine up? LOL, I need more craft time!
What more can I saw but BEAUTIFUL. Have a great day
So simply gorgeous, Leslie! Nice of you to make a card for Rich. Jim gets nothing from me. :-) I love all the white on this card. Another thing I need to remember to do! Hope you had a special day.
Leslie, your elegant frame was just the perfect choice for your lovely new roses! Wow do you have fussy-cutting skills!
This sketch was one of my favorites as well... I can't wait to see those others you've made that are waiting in the wings!
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OH WOW ... this is absolutely gorgeous! You are SO talented! The coloring on those roses is so realistic! LOVE THIS!!
It's a beautiful card, never can go wrong with Roses!! My hubby's card was a backhoe full of hearts LOL! We went to dinner at the casino and had a little spending fun together!!
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