Be my Valentine!

Hello!
Hope you had a great Monday!  My Monday was busy.  I felt sort of normal today so I think I took advantage of that and went a little overboard!  I did enjoy my morning work out though.  It felt good to get up and get moving!  I must say I'm a little tired now!

I can't believe how fast Valentine's Day is creeping up!  It will be here in no time!  Another exciting event starting tomorrow (Tuesday) is Stampin' Up's Sale-a-Bration!  I love this event!  For every $60 you spend from either the Occasions Catalogue or the Annual Catalogue, you can pick 1 item from the Sale-A-Bration flyer for FREE!!!!!  Who doesn't love free?!

The banner punch and stamp set on the above card are from the Sale-A-Bration flyer!  Who doesn't love a cute little punch and coordinating stamps?!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Basic Black, Very Vanilla, Crumb Cake, Red Glimmer Paper
Stamps: P.S. I Love You (sentiment), Banner Blast
Ink: Basic Black, Versamark
Other: Banner Punch, Heart to Heart Punch, Basic Pearls, Cherry Cobbler Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!
I hope you have a great Tuesday!!!  Please stay tuned Wednesday for a new sketch at Freshly Made Sketches!!!

Jen!

Pocketful of Valentine Love

Hello!
Hope you had a great weekend.  We had a really quiet weekend....I am still recovering from my flu and don't too much energy yet.  Caleb has a touch of bronchitis but seems to be recovering nicely.  Nothing a weekend at home couldn't help!

I got a few minutes in the workshop this weekend!  It was nice to get back working after several days of just not having the energy (or motivation!).

I loved the new sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch!  I think I may have strayed a little too far from the sketch though!

I am really liking the white on white look.  It just seems so clean and well, I love clean!  I had a hard time making the hearts come out of the pocket properly....I tried.    I love making Valentine's....I just really need to remember to mail them!!!!  I'm the worst at making these cards, having them get lost on my disastrous desk and then finding them at Easter!!!!

Supplies:

Cardstock:  Whisper White, Glimmer Red

Stamps: P.S I Love You

Ink: Basic Black

Other: Pocket Die (PTI), Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Heart to Heart Punch, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

I will hopefully be back again tomorrow with another card!!!

Have a fabulous day!!!

Jen!

Valentine's Day

Hello!
I know some of you may be expecting a Freshly Made Sketches post but unfortunately with my flu/cold I didn't get down into the workshop yet so I didn't get my card done.  Today Jacob woke up sick (I think from eating a few too many tomatoes and orange peppers last night) so he was home with me.  We had a relaxing day of movie watching on the couch.  I'm sure hoping that when we wake up tomorrow we are all feeling better!

Today's card is made from an old sketch (a few weeks ago) over at Create with Connie and Mary.  I didn't get the card done in time to enter the challenge but I really liked the sketch and wanted to finish the card!

Valentine's Day will be upon us in no time and if I don't get some cards done I'm going to be in trouble!!!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Basic Grey, Real Red, Whisper White
Stamps: Hearts a Flutter, PS I Love You
Ink: Real Red, Stazon Black, Versamark
Other: Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Heart to Heart Punch, Full Heart Punch, Bitty Banners Framelits, Basic Rhinestones, Adorning Accents Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a fabulous day!

Jen

Cup of Love

Hello!
I must apologize for being MIA for the last few days!  I've been filling card orders and that has taken up a lot of my time!  I am also about to fill a wedding invitation order so I may be sporadic over the next couple of weeks!

So Valentine's Day!  Who doesn't love it?!  My husband and I will be celebrating our 16th Valentine's Day together!  Hard to believe I was only 18 when we started dating!

This isn't the card I made for my husband but the one I made for my mom and dad and for my son's teacher.  My parents and I love tea and one of my favourite things is to have tea with my parents!  I figured this was perfect.  I pinned it on Pinterest and will post the link tomorrow!

My son's teacher, Mrs. Cooper is a lovely lady who starts each day with a coffee from McDonald's.  I don't blame her!  My son wrote her a little one on one side of the insert and we attached a McDonald's gift card to the other side.

Thanks for stopping by!




Supplies:
Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Whisper White, Crumb Cake, Red Riding Hood
Ink: Red Riding Hood, Versamark
Stamps: PS I Love You
Other: Fashionable Hearts Embosslit, Red Riding Hood Pleated Ribbon, Clear Embossing Powder, Dimensionals

Box of Love

Hello!
We've made it past hump day and we're rolling into Thursday!  I'm excited!  It's almost the end of the week!
I have just a quick little project today to share.  I love mini pizza boxes.  I think they're super cute for little note cards or even chocolate!  With Valentine's Day just around the corner I thought I'd do one up as I'll probably drop a few off to some special friends!
This box is super easy to make.  Mary Fish from Stampin' Pretty has a super easy video that explains exactly how to make this box.  The box is just big enough to hold 3" X 3" notecards.

The sleeve is just there as a decorative touch and holds the box firmly closed!  I do love the PS I Love You stamp set in the Occasions Mini Catalogue.  I think the chocolate covered strawberry is so delicious looking!

Now, before everyone wonders why I have Easter Eggs in my box...I love chocolate!  I really do and therefore I usually don't keep it in the house because I'll eat it.  However, I don't like Easter eggs and as you can tell, neither do my kids since I found these hiding in the pantry!  I didn't want to buy my Valentine's Day candy too soon or it wouldn't make it to the 14th!

Enjoy your day!  Thanks for stopping by!

Supplies:
Cardstock: Real Red, Whisper White, Real Red Glimmer
Stamps: P.S. I Love You
Ink: Real Red, Green Galore, Early Espresso

Sketch Challenge Valentine

Happy Sunday!

I do hope everyone is having an enjoyable weekend.  We had a few bumps in our day yesterday but in the end we did have a nice weekend with some wonderful weather.  Have you thought about your word yet for 2012?  I have finally decided on mine.  It took a lot of thought and some consultation with those much wiser than I but I have chosen "Joy"...or "Choose Joy".  This is a concept which I struggle with and I need to change.  Not only do I want to be full of joy, I want to bring joy to others around me in whatever way I can.  I'm excited to hear what words you've chosen so feel free to share!


I decided to participate in a sketch challenge this week. There are tons of card challenges on the internet.  This one is by "Freshly Made Sketches".  I love this blog and refer to it often for ideas!

Here is this week's sketch.  All you have to do is follow it!  It's fabulous and I was excited to use some of the products from the Stampin' Up Occasions Mini Catalogue!

Here's my card1  I used the new PS I Love You stamp set as well as the new Fashionable Heart Emosslits Die.  I thought it was cute for Valentine's Day!  Try out the sketch challenge today!  It's a super easy way to jump start your creativity!


Supplies:
Cardstock: Calypso Coral, Pool Party, Lucky Limeade, Very Vanilla
DSP: Everyday Enchantment (Sale-a-Bration)
Ink: Calypso Coral, Lucky Limeade, Crumb Cake
Stamps: PS. I Love You
Ribbon: Lucky Limeade Organdy (Sale-a-Bration)
Other: Fashionable Heart Embosslits Die, Large heart punch, Modern Label Punch, Dimensionals

Valentine's Day and a Bow Maker?

Valentine's Day is fast approaching!  I can't believe it.  How does the time go by so quickly?!  I am getting into "love" mode around here to be ready for the Big Day!  I saw a really cute card on Inking Idaho this week.  I wanted to try one of her little cards out for myself!  The card I made doesn't open - it would just be like a regular valentine that you would write on the back of.  I want to "whip up" a few more of these this weekend if possible!

Now take a look at the bow on this card....
I love bows on cards but I do not possess the most superb bow tying abilities.  This bow was SUPER EASY!  I was able to use a new gift that my Darling Husband made me for Christmas!  He made me a Bow Tying "machine".  it's wonderful!  Makes any size bow (okay there are limits) and as many loops as your little heart desires!  This bow has three loops on each side.  The bows also stay tied and DO NOT loosen!  Such a quick way to add a little dimension to cards!

Here is a shot of my bow maker!  I had found some pictures online and saw they were available for purchase but knew Trevor would be completely capable of making me one.  He even made my mom one!  What a way to win over his MIL!  What would I do without him?!

Hope everyone has a great weekend!