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
21 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!!
Gorgeous Valentine card, love the beautiful roses and dies. Thank you for your lovely blog comments too.
Carol x
This is so nice. I love those deep red roses xx
Gosh are those roses ever pretty and I love the fancy frame you tucked them into! I'll bet your hubby enjoyed his fabulous Valentine!
Beautiful flowers, awesome coloring, I love that die set too! Like how you did the partial embossing too, so sweet!
I was impressed with Jill's video on this sketch too, but unlike you didn't do anything about it. I am impressed with your creativeness in making this card and others so that you will have them on hand. Your had cut roses and that black sentiment is so striking and a knock out card. I am sure that your hubby enjoyed it.
Very nice.
So very pretty Leslie! I love how you've framed these beautifully colored roses for your sweetie. You've proved that flowers can be used on masculine cards. I love how the black hearts play off the sentiment.
What a sweeet Valentine's Day card. I like the simplicity of the roses set on the white background with the embossing and dies. Your black sentiment and heart sets it off perfectly! Just beautiful - I'm sure hubby loved it!
Leslie, it’s so romantic, and lovely, and elegant, and and and so entirely DEAR. I agree about the textures in your background. Pure loveliness! Hugs, de
Such a pretty card for your sweetie, Leslie. You did great fussy cutting those roses. :-)
The elegance of your card WOW's me this time, Leslie! I'm enjoying seeing your takes on Jill's sketches, and this one is stunning! I love the frame you used and the deep colors of the rose are gorgeous. I look forward to seeing this sketch again from you!
This is so beautiful. I love your background and all the different textures. Always fun to see what you come up with.
WOW...those roses are absolutely beautiful Leslie! I just love the depth you've achieved with your coloring...they almost glow! Hope hubby enjoyed this lovely, lovely card my friend!! Hugs. :0)
Absolutly gorgeous Valentine card Leslie, the flowers are so beautifully coloured ♥
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