Tuesday 14 February 2012

HSS 105: Full of Love

I thought I'd share the Valentines I created for my loved ones. They are all small cards, I always seem to think Valentine cards should be small, maybe it's a throwback from when I was little?!

All these cards reflect my vision of love (different kinds of love for different kinds of people) but I had to chose only one to enter in the Hand Stamped Sentiments Challenge. I'm not sure if entering more than one is allowed, but if so, I don't know how that would work. I'm still figuring this challenge stuff out.

For my stampin' partner (mom):




Stamps: Valentine Defined
Ink: Real Red, Pretty in Pink
Paper: Real Red, Naturals Ivory cardstock, and Sending Love dsp (retired)
Tools: XL scallop punch, Sizzlits Hearts Set die, distresser tool
Extras: Pearl


For "the man", who is not into anything flowery:

(I'm so pleased with this one, cause it's so him: minimalist, gets the message across in a clear manner, no big fuss about it, and movin' on. )


Stamps: Valentine Defined
Ink: Chocolate Chip, Real Red
Paper: Crumb Cake, Whisper White
Tools: Heart punch
Extras: Crumb Cake seam binding

For my lovely sister:


Stamps: Valentine Defined, Teeny Tiny Verses, Simply Said (retired)
Ink: Pretty in Pink
Paper: Naturals Ivory, Very Vanilla, Sending Love dsp (retired)
Tools: heart punch, Sizzlets Heart Set die, decorative label punch, eyelet border punch
Extras: pearls, linen thread, Very Vanilla button


I return to this particular stamp again and again, it's timeless!


Only the top portion of the eyelet punch peeks out, and I "resized" the decorative label punch for my greeting.

I'm thrilled to say that my sister's valentine was chosen as one of  Hand Stamped Sentiments' picks of the week!



Hope you're feeling the love of those around you today!
Happy Valentine's Day!




10 comments:

  1. your cards are so beautiful !

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  2. All of your cards are great. Yes you can enter more than 1. My favorite is the pink one as I like bling and pink and pearls. Glad you played with us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  3. All of your cards are great. Yes you can enter more than 1 card. My favorite is the pink as I love bling, pink, and pearls. So glad you joined us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  4. beautiful and sweet, just the way Valentine's should be, I'm sure they were all well received by your loved ones! Your minimalist man card is great, love the kraft! Thanks for playing along this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments!

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  5. beautiful and sweet, just the way Valentine's should be, I'm sure they were all well received by your loved ones! Your minimalist man card is great, love the kraft! Thanks for playing along this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments!

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  6. What lovely cards!!! I love this retired DSP!! It is sooo pretty!!! I hope your sister loved her card!!!! Thank you for participating this week with HSS!! Amy L.

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  7. First of all...ALL of these cards are fantastic!! I love the softness and the layout of the one for your sister, I like the way you distressed the one for your "partner" mom, and who can forget our guys....very nice!! Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  8. I love the pink and Very Vanilla. Such a soft and lovely Valentine card. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  9. I agree that simple and sweet are the way to go! They are super cute! Thanks for playing at HSS!

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  10. Darcie,

    You have been selected as a Hand Stamped Sentiments Artist Pick for your design this week! You have earned the HSS Artist Pick Badge to display on your blog. Please email me to obtain the html for your badge.

    Come play again!

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