Thursday, February 6, 2025

be my valentine

I forgot to get out this pretty heart last year and made sure I did for this year's Valentines Day. Lisa is our hostess for Just Us Girls Die Week #761: Use a Heart and I knew that this Greetery die set was perfect for the challenge. It only takes a minute to die cut once you choose your papers! Do get out your heart dies and join us this week! Check out all of the team cards as well as that of our new February guest, Stephanie Severin. I am also playing along  with this card over at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Bright and Cheerful and Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Love is in the Air.







Products I used:

The Greetery: Heart Arrow Die set

Simon Says Stamp: Wonky Rectangles die set

Stampin; Up!: P.S. I Love You stamp set

Concord and 9th: Mushroom mini ink pad

Park Lane: Foil Printed Paper Pad - Amsterdam Big Deal

Gold vellum sheet

White cardstock


The patterned paper sheet that I chose for my background is just one of many fun and pretty patterns in this paper pad and it matched my gold arrow! I stamped my sentiment on a scrap of this paper and fussy cut it into a rectangle. I chose this stitched rectangle die to cut the rectangle in order to keep the swirly pattern theme going. I plan to make more of this card design because it is simple and quick! I channeled my friend Karen Walker's sleek style (Instagram post) when making this card. 

I decided to also play over at The Paper Players Love is in the Air. Lots of Valentine fun over there!



Will we see your heart die creations in our Just Us Girls gallery this week? Hope so!

Carol



22 comments:

ElizStewart said...

Carol...thought for sure you were in foil heaven... love how you put this together for the foiled look. Will check out the paper pad...thanks.

Vicki Dutcher said...

Talk about the perfect paper! Came together wonderfully

cm said...

The patterned paper: swoon! Your arrow-style heart: swoon! The combination: LOVE!
hugs~carol

Carol said...

Thanks my friends!!!

Lisa Elton said...

I thought you foiled the background. What fun paper! Terrific card, Carol!

Greta said...

Oh I love this card, Carol! The background paper is amazing! I loved that heart die when I first saw it and put it on my wishlist!

Ann Schach said...

Beautiful, Carol! The foiled background paper is a gorgeous color. It is the perfect backdrop for this amazing heart. Thank you for playing in my challenge at The Paper Players this week!

Carol said...

Thank you so much Lisa!

Carol said...

Thanks Greta!!!

Carol said...

Thank you so much Ann. I am in Valentine-making mode and may or may not have shared a second card today.

Stef Perry said...

Wowzer, this is gorgeous, Carol! Love that paper and it's so cool the golds matched. It's wonderful when a card can come together easily yet look like a million dollars. So glad you linked up to our PP challenge this week!

Carol said...

Thank you Stef! I appreciate the kind words!

Sue VanDeVusse said...

This is gorgeous! That background paper is stunning with the gold foiled design and pairs perfectly with your pretty heart.

Ina G said...

Yep! you picked the perfect paper to back that big heart die Carol. Simply gorgeous.

Joanne James - The Crafty Owl said...

This is so eye-catching Carol - the paper compliments the gold detailing on the heart perfectly! Thanks for sharing with us over at The Paper Players this week!

Bobby said...

What beautiful paper, Carol, and a perfect compliment to your gold heart/arrow.

SmilynStef said...

love all of the wonderful gold ... beautiful valentine.

Carol said...

Thank you Sue!

Carol said...

Thank you Ina!

Carol said...

Thanks Joanne!

Carol said...

Thank you Bobby!

Carol said...

Thanks Stef!