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For my hop project, I created a Valentine/appreciation card for my aunt. When I first colored the Anneke image, I was going to make a card for my daughter, but I changed my mind. :)
- Stamps: “Meet Anneke” by FromTheHeartStamps.com
- Paper: SU Chocolate Chip, Bazzill Pink, SU DP Bella Rose
- Coloring Medium: PrismaColor pencils, a bit of OMS on her face and pink shirt
- Sketch: i {heart} sketches Sketch003
- Size: 6 x 6, image is printed at 3.5 inches tall
I did not use any die cuts on this card, mostly because I was being lazy. :) I traced a CD I had on my desk for the circle template, and for the hearts, I folded some paper scraps and freehand cut them. It’s kind of a scabby chic card, so I didn’t mind the crease in the middle of the hearts, and I like the dimensional look.
I cut a 5 1/2 x 12 inch rectangle for the inside, then I scored it just shy of 6 inches so that it would fit inside the card when folded. There was some extra on the bottom that I folded up over the verse I printed out and zigzag stitched it. I had an extra heart that I added to the inside. I only glued down half of it so that it pops up a bit when the card is opened. I attached the entire insert to the top flap of the card only. This allows it to shut without buckling.
I just love this SU Bella Rose double-sided paper! And I hate using up paper I love, but THEN I found out that it’s available as a digital download. Yea! My paper anxieties are over.
Verse © By M.S.Lowndes
The verse that I have selected for inside the card is © By M.S.Lowndes and can be found on her website at Heaven’s Inspirations. All verses are free for you to use in your handmade projects as long as you respect her terms. Her poetry and verses that she freely shares are beautiful, so please take the time to carefully read her terms of use. I like to include her copyright info on the back of my cards. She has many different categories. Even though this is a Valentine for my aunt, it is really a huge thank you to her for all that she has done in my life, so I chose an appreciation verse. The Valentine verses are wonderful, but they are more for romantic love. :)
Thank you for visiting! Enjoy your hop around the other designers’ blogs. I am surrounded with talented ladies, so you won’t be disappointed.
Faith, your card is gorgeous- I really like your coloring ! The seams of the machine looks great. I do it, unfortunately, rare. Would be a goal for this year: use the sewing machine :-) Anyway, beautiful card and a great blog hop ! I am proud to be part of it.
Faith, this is so pretty. Love your coloring and subtly distressed edges. Beautifully finished inside, too. Love the verse, will have to check those out. Laughing about not using the patterned paper you love, I do that too!
You should have seen my response when I saw it was available digitally. hee hee :)
Gorgeous Faith! I love your new images and love this SU paper too. I still have some in my hoard pile. Ü
Glad to hear I’m not the only hoarder. :)
What a wonderful card! That image is just too adorable, and she’s colored so beautifully! Thank you!…Nancy :o)
Adorable card Faith! I gotta get out my sewing machine too!
Gorgeous card! Love how you colored the new beauty! Off to hop!
So adorable! I love all your stitching that you incorported into your card! Such an adorable image and beautiful coloring.
Love your card Faith! Anneke is my new favorite! Your coloring is fantastic…and I love all of the stitching detailing! Thanks for another beautiful image! :)
I love this darling little girl and your beautiful coloring really makes her pop. I’m checking out the blog where you got the beautiful verse. I love it! Beautiful card and sketch.
Fabulous Card!! Love the stitching and the image is adorable. Love it!
LOVE your card Faith !!! Your coloring is AMAZING and the sewing detail is awesome as well. I have really got to do some stitching on my cards one of these days. It looks so ‘professional and finished’.
Faith, I am honoured to be apart of your team! I just love your wonderful relaxed style, full of delightful details (like your hearts and cd tracing). Your colouring inspires me and adds such life to your images! May you have a wonderful day!
Love your card! Your coloring is AMAZING and you are just always so creative.
I just found your blog and I I love it!!! TFS a sketch and this beautiful creation!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Your Anneke stamps are just darling! And your DT is so talented that I can’t wait to see them both together. It’s so grand the way you all share so beautifully!
Hi Faith! This is so beautiful. Your colour scheme is such a rich and inviting one… and such a gorgeous image too! Thank you for sharing such a lovely stop on the FTH Valentine Hop!
Hugs and Blessings,
Pauline
I just love all the stitching, and what a beautiful sketch/layout! Looking forward to hopping along, and thank-you for the chance to win!
{Hugs} Barb
Love this Faith, you have inspired me to get my pencils out again… Beautiful work.
Love your card. Anneke is such a darling and I think I see a bit of mischief in her eye. I think these little girls are adorable, but I don’t use them on my cards. Because of the coloring maybe? But I may have to get this one.
Love the new stamps.
Faith, this is fantastic! I love the design (fabulous sketch by the way), the paper you used and your coloring is amazing! Thanks for all the inspiration!!! Hugs, Karen
I’m loving these new stamps, including your Anneke set….so so cute!
Oh, Faith your card is Gorgeous!! Beautiful papers to go along with your darling image!! Love the stitching and those hearts are the perfect embellishments (love how they have a bit of fold to add dimension). Thanks for sharing the blog filled with wonderful inspiration verses!! Perfect for the inside of cards!
Hugs
Jackie
Such a cute card. Thanks for offering a great prize.
She is lovely!! Love your coloring with Prismacolor pencils. I have a neglected stack as well that have not seen the light day in sometime. I love the new images a lot…They are simply gorgeous.