Sorry for the wonky photo, I took this photo on a cloudy day and couldn't seem to get rid of the shadows. This 5x7 card began with a herringbone background that was made with strips of SU! retired designer papers. I stamped the Penny Black Valentine recipe card along with the little mug and pot as well as a Unity Alfie stamped image, coloring with Copics and a red glaze pen. I fussy cut the mug and pot and placed them on die-cut stitched circles of silver mirri card. I backed the 2 images with light grey and dark grey cardstock and added a few glittered punched hearts done with 2 SU! mini punches. The heart borders were done with a Martha Stewart punch and I added pink hearts in the negative spaces. I added some silver sparkly washi tape and embossed the top and bottom of the card base with a (r) mini hearts embossing folder from SU!. This Valentine took a while to put together but it's worth it because it's been sent to a couple who will soon be celebrating their 50th anniversary.
I'm entering this card into the following challenges:
Cardz4Guyz #340 - Love
Try it on Tuesday - Hearts and/or Flowers
Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge - Love is in the Air
the Male Room Challenge #183 - Valentine or use a Heart
the Double D Challenge - Heartfelt
The PBSC February Penny Black Saturday Challenge - A/G *optional wings
Thanks for stopping by and I hope you have a wonderful day today filled with sunshine and lots of love!
Carol
Nicely done card Carol. I always like you Herringbone cards. I am so glad you showed me that technique. In fact, I think I may and try making a card today with that background!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and sentiment. Happy Annieversary to the happy couple! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness this card is absolutely precious! That recipe is super cute and so is that mouse with his tiny heart! The papers are so pretty with that herringbone pattern background! Fabulous details with the sparkly red hearts too! They will love this card! Have a happy day!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining the fun and playing along with our masculine LOVE challenge over at Cardz 4 Guyz!! You rocked our challenge with your recipe card!! Great Valentine's Day card for a guy!! Deb Horst, DT C4G340
ReplyDeleteFabulous card! Darling mouse, that Valentines Recipe is fabulous and so many fabulous layers and details!
ReplyDeleteHi Carol! You made a great use of your snippets with this card and the previous! Always love your herringbone backgrounds and this one in red and white is so cool! Great design for an anniversary, that couple will love your card! I love the recipe and the sweet Alfie mouse, and those circles with the cute mug and pot are precious! The scallop borders with the hearts and the embossed edges make the card also more sweet!
ReplyDeleteSending you lots of love and warm thoughts, dear friend! Big hugs!
how prettily crafted Carol, so many little elements to look at and all came together so well.
ReplyDeleteB x
A super card, well worth the extra effort required in putting it together with all the interesting elements. Cute mouse and a perfect recipe 😊
ReplyDeleteLove everything about this card, Carol! So many cool embellishments and that sentiment on the front is the sweetest! Alfie is just the cutest and that alone would make anyone smile! Happy 50th to the recipient of this adorable card! You rocked this one, my friend! TFS and enjoy this wonderful day! :)
ReplyDeleteSuch an adorably cute cute card!!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining our challenge at Double D!
Diane DD Co-Owner
{Nellies Nest}
{Double D}
So much detail on this wonderful card. That little cup and pot are so cute and the mouse is adorable. Everyone should be given this verse when they get married!
ReplyDeleteThank you, Carol... For the encouraging words you sent my way!
ReplyDeleteHello, Carol! I hope you are enjoying your February so far. This card is absolutely adorable, the cutest card ever, I love everything about it! The mouse is way too cute, and the recipe is just precious! I think we all could use a bit of this recipe! You are such a lovely lady, my friend! Keep spreading kindness and love! The couple who receives this card will be thrilled! Wishing you a blessed day!
ReplyDeletePerfect recipe for love. Great Valentines Day card. You always make such lovely Herringbone patterns from your snippets! Xxx
ReplyDeleteSO adorable, what a wonderful design and with the cute sentiment and mouse.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and recipe, great idea. Sorry I'm late again, I'm trying to catch up....same old story! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteSo many sweet elements and totally worth your time! Wonderful card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous and creative card lovely colors and design. ♥ so sweet
ReplyDeleteThanks for your entry into our DD challenge x
A fabulous card, love the recipe and that adorable mouse!
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining in at Try It On Tuesday Challenge
Joan
This is a fantastic card. Great collection of paper, textures, imagery and colors.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful masculine Valentine’s day card. Thanks for sharing at The Male Room
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely love this card, With my DT hat on I'll say - Thank you so much for joining us in our Funny/Pun challenge at The Male Room Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFaith DT
Apologies Carol, I meant to say - Thank you so much for joining us in our Valentine / Heart challenge at The Male Room Good Luck and I hope you will join us in our next challenge.
ReplyDeleteFaith DT
A wonderful romantic card, suitable for a guy. Thanks so much for sharing with us at Cardz 4 Guyz. We hope to see you visiting us again. Caz. DT.
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute and with so much detail, I really like how you did that background! Thanks for joining our challenge at Try It On Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteSuch a sweet card!
ReplyDeleteThanks for playing at the Penny Black Saturday Challenge!
Helen x