Lots of Love

Happy Friday! You made it through the week! I hope the weekend holds something fun for you - maybe a little crafty time?

Today I'm playing along at Time Out Challenges where you need to choose two of the above words to work into your design. I'm going with Heart and Love!

I wanted a frilly romantic looking Valentine today. I started with the LOVE Shaker die from Pretty Pink Posh and embellished it with images (rose, XOXO, leaves, mini heart banner) from the Valentine Holder Additions die set.

I chose a blue background and added an XO texture with the XO XO Pierced Plate. I cut about an inch off the panel so I could add Doily Border die cuts underneath for a little extra detail.

I wanted to complete the "LOVE" word sentiment so I added a stamped "Lots of" from the Valentine Greetings stamp set. It actually said "Lots of Love" and I cut the "love" off it. A few Caribbean jewels add a bit of sparkle to the design.

Hugs to you and have a great weekend!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Valentine Greetings
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh Valentine Greetings, Doily Borders, Love Word Shaker, Valentine Holder Additions, XOXO Pierced Plate
Jewels | Pretty Pink Posh Caribbean Blue

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Doily Borders PPP | SSS | SCB	Love Word Shaker PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Holder Additions PPP | SSS | SCB	XOXO Pierced Plate PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Greetings PPP | SSS | SCB
Valentine Greetings PPP | SSS | SCB	Caribbean Blue PPP | SSS

Keep Smiling!

It's been a cold winter for most of us! The only one that doesn't seem to mind too much is the dog! She's still expecting her walk every morning. I'm always trying to find the bright side and notice the little things. I'm really enjoying seeing footprints in the snow lately and trying to figure out the different animals that left them!

But I'm still missing my garden and time outside. Whenever that happens I turn to my studio for some crafty time with some pretty florals. If you feel the same way I hope you'll check out the You Are My Sunshine Collection from Pretty Little Studio.

This collection is sun shine and blue skies. And, you'll find lots of realistic florals that are sure to satisfy your longing for warmer days. I love the positive sentiments like the one above.

This collection has all the extras too.. die cut frames and borders, different size clear, vellum and pattern paper, stickers, faux stitches and more so there's no limit to what you'll make.

Sending you sunshine and big hugs!





Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Pretty Little Studio
Paper | You Are My Sunshine
Dies | Fresh Bloom Stems | Out of the Blue Tags | Berry Sweet Words | Snowcone Borders | Apple Blossom Florals

Howdy!

Well howdy! I hope you're having a great day! Today I'm playing with some new dies I bought for myself over the holidays. Mr. J. tells me to pick what I want and I wanted these from Concord & 9th!

Where to start? That Mystic Moth background is fabulous! I did a monochromatic inlay in shades of peach/orange. I love that I can pop out the moths and use them "as is" too if I like!

I topped that fun background with the Bootcut die. The set includes lots of ways to embellish the basic boot design - you can add a stitched detail, flowers, stars, or this mesa design.

The set also includes some florals so you stuff the boot full of flowers. I added gem centers to the flowers as well as some gold glitter horseshoes and gems for even more bling!

I'm linking up to Time Out Challenges where they want you to make with something you love to do. Well I love to make personalized cards that make the recipient feel extra special. This card is for my daughter in law who loves anything country!

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Dies | Concord & 9th Bootcut, Mystic Moth

SSS = Simon Says Stamp
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com

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Bootcut Shop at: SSS | SCB	Mystic Moth Shop at: SSS | SCB

Brave Knight

If you love books and you love to craft then you need to check out the Waffle Flower Crafts new Open Book die set! It cuts the book and comes with the script die cut you see pressed into my book pages.

There are three coordinating stencil sets so you have an option of what you ink onto the open book pages. You could also using an existing stamp set and create your own book pages.

I love a fantasy, and of course I'm always looking for a happy ending so I stenciled the Open Book Dragon Castle on the pages. Don't you love that dragon?

I mounted the book on a Sweet Plaid texture panel cut from aqua cardstock and added a Copic colored knight and sentiment from the Magical Birthday stamp set.

I'm linking up to a few challenges Just Us Girls where they want you to use a stencil, and Crazy is Our Fame Stencils are Our Game stencil fun challenge, .

Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Waffle Flower Magical Birthday
Dies | Waffle Flower Magical Birthday, Open Book, Sweet Plaid Texture
Stencil | Waffle Flower Open Book Dragon Castle

WFL = Waffle Flower
SCB = Scrapbook.com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp
COT = A Cherry On Top

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Magical Birthday Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS	Magical Birthday Shop at: WFL | SSS	Open Book Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS	Open Book Dragon Castle Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS	Sweet Plaid Texture Shop at: WFL | SCB | SSS | COT

Lots of Love

Today I'm playing along at Hand Stamped Sentiments where this is the challenge...

What's better than three images featured down the center of your card? How about double the images with two rows? I hope you see how the design inspired me. The trim along the edges of the card are represented by the frame.

I started with an XOXO Pierced Plate in blush cardstock and topped it with a white Eyelet Rectangle.

Valentine Icon images are colored with Copic markers and mounted on little eyelet circle die cuts - also included in the Valentine Icon coordinating die set.

I topped the images with a simple sentiment from the Valentine Greetings stamp set. A sprinkle of Raspberry gems is the finishing touch!

Stay warm - craft more! Hugs to you!



Finished Size: 4.25 x 5.5"
Stamps | Pretty Pink Posh Valentine Greetings, Valentine Icons
Dies | Pretty Pink Posh XOXO Pierced Plate, Eyelet Rectangle, Valentine Greetings, Valentine Icons

PPP = Pretty Pink Posh
SCB = Scrapbook Dot Com
SSS = Simon Says Stamp

Affiliate links are used to take you to the store site to view or purchase items.

Build A Heart PPP | SSS | SCB	Doily Borders PPP | SSS | SCB	Double Heart Shaker PPP | SSS | SCB	Love Script PPP | SSS | SCB	Love Word Shaker PPP | SSS | SCB
Valentine Bucket Additions PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Cake Pops PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Holder Additions PPP | SSS | SCB	XOXO Pierced Plate PPP | SSS | SCB
Circle Grid PPP | SSS | SCB	Diamond Grid PPP | SSS | SCB	Layered Heart Sprinkles PPP | SSS | SCB	Layered Valentine Cake Pops PPP | SSS | SCB
Scattered Hearts Frame PPP | SSS | SCB	Square Grid PPP | SSS | SCB	Heart Balloons PPP | SSS | SCB	Heart Balloons PPP | SSS | SCB
Upright Greetings: Valentine PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Ghost Friends PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Ghost Friends PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Greetings PPP | SSS | SCB
Valentine Greetings PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Icons PPP | SSS | SCB	Valentine Icons PPP | SSS | SCB	Be Mine PPP | SSS
Love PPP | SSS	Strawberry Valentine PPP | SSS	Hugs and Kisses PPP | SSS