Valentine ATC's

I included 2 ATCs with Sue's February First mailing** using bits and pieces from my stash. I get out of the swing of making ATC's, but when I do start again I remember how much I enjoy the smaller canvas.

**For those new to my blog, my friend Sue and I pop something in the mail to each other the first of each month.

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Valentine Treats for the family

I decided to give my family a little treat for Valentine's Day:

I bought some large chocolate bars in fun flavours (salted caramel, cookie dough chunk etc) and simply wrapped them with red patterned paper from my stash.

The hearts were die cut and embossed with a 'Love Hearts' folder before attaching to the papers. I also used a scalloped circle and tag punch, then hot glued a silk rose to each heart. I have had a package of those ribbon roses for a couple of years and never used them so I thought it was time.

All in all I made a dozen of these fun little treats. They didn't take that long which is good since the wrapper will likely be tossed so the chocolate can be quickly enjoyed.  :-)

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Valentine Anniversary Card

Happy Valentine's Day!  Today is also my parents wedding anniversary, so I wanted to share the card I made for them. 

It's a 5x7" card, in a lovely buttery yellow with a matching envelope. I used an embossing folder to add texture to the envelope for a little touch of elegance and there are lots of layers and dimension the card as it was hand delivered.  I used the same rose sticker on THIS anniversary card, although that card was much more CAS (Clean And Simple).

I layered up the inside as well, using some of the same sparkly red paper. I punched hearts out of the cream panel so the red sparkle shows through in those areas.

Happy Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

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Hybrid Valentines

These are the Valentine cards I made for our Grandkids ...

Once again I used graphics from Lettering Delights to create the image panels, then printed them out on 4x6 glossy photo paper with my Epson PicureMate photo printer. I love how they look on glossy paper. 

I barely nicked the sides with a small hole punch, then tied bakers twine around the panels. The little notches keep the twine nice and snug.

Even though these were quick and simple to make, I think they turned out pretty cute.

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Action Wobble Valentines

I was feeling pressed for time, so decided to try and keep my 2013 Valentine's somewhat simple this year.  These two were made for my parents to give our Grandkids. I used clip art from Lettering Delights to create the image/words, and printed them out on my (fabulous) little Epson PictureMate photo printer.

 I cut the 4x6 glossy panels with a Stampin' Up/Spellbinders label die, then used Action Wobbles to attch them to the printed paper panel. They wobble and bob and are just plain fun!

The sweet owl got some stamped dots (Stamps by Judith) and sparkle.

 I know the kids are going to enjoy these.   :-)))

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Doggie Birthday Card

Last week I shared the birthday card I made for our Son In Law. Today, for Masculine Card Monday I have the card I made for my parents to give him.

 I used a sketch (Freshly Made #65), and the dog image ended up being very suitable as they went dog sledding in Canmore for his birthday!

A little glossy accents on the nose of the pup (I just can't help myself); he was coloured with water colour pencils then fussy cut.

Both the inside of the card and the envelope were stamped with a rectangle frame and dots (Stamps by Judith) and then I stamped the words inside.

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Simple Valentine Cards

I kept my Valentine's nice and simple this year -these ones feature printed acetate embellishments, matted layers and a bit of ribbon. Easy Pasy.

I had picked up the package of embellishments (K&Co) on clearance a couple of years ago and it was fun to pull them out and actually USE them.

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