Valentine for hubby

After 60 years, it is hard to come up with new ideas!  I chose to use DP with words this time.  These are all papers from a Martha Stewart stack - I got it on clearance a few years ago.  Since I don't make many Valentines, it has lasted a while!  The panel on the left is actually Christmas burlap - but the red works!  I added some shiny gems.
Sketch (10 challenge max.):  Feeling-Sketchy
Love is in the air:   Simon Says Stamp - Monday 
                                 Rubbernecker
                                 Allsorts
It must be Love:      Simon Says Stamp - Wednesday
Have a heart:   Addicted-to-Stamps-
Say it with words:   Fab n Funky
A Way with words:    House that Stamps Built
3 or more pattern papers:  Southern Girls 
Any:  Whoopsie Daisy

Hearts for a TeaPot party RAK

Here is another card for the TeaPot party at SplitCoastStampers - we have a weekly challenge to send some one cheer.  I am way behind, and will use this for one of the past recipients.
The image is by Scribbles and the sentiment by QKR Stampede - though I may swap that out, depending on the situation.  I colored the hearts with various shades of Twinkling H2O inks, and used a Spellbinder Labels 4 die cut as back up.  The paper is by Paper Studio.  I think this fits as a Valentine/love greeting.
Sketch; theme - curves:  Stamplorations
Valentine:   Cuttlebug Mania
Valentine or red/pink:   Star Stampz
Valentine + red:  Mod Squad 
Feel the love:   Art Impressions
Layer it Up:   Simon Says Stamp Wednesday
Any:   Crafty Gals Corner
           Aud Sentiments

QKR Stampede DT card for Anything Goes Challenge #280

The weekly challenge at QKR Stampede is always anything goes.  Please join us for a chance to win digis from the company.  You may enter as many as 3 times by Thursday at 3 p.m. EST.  I opted for this cute Valentine image this week colored with Prismas and an aqua pen.  I added some shiny gold ribbon and Cuttlebug die cut hearts.  The embossed heart background is from a folder by Darice.
Sketch:   VLV Sketches.
Valentines Day:   Cuttlebug Mania
Love:   Dream Valley 
New to me (image):   A2Z Scrapbooking 
Any:    Corrosive
            Angies
            Crafty Gals Corner
             Aud Sentiments
            Lil Patch of Crafty Friends

DT card for Crafter's Cafe Challenge #188 - Lots of Bling

I used Heart Doodle 5 by Scribbles to create this card with lots of bling - the theme for the current challenge at Crafter's Cafe.  We hope you will join us!
I used several different shades of shimmery Twinkling H20's to color the hearts, and a shiny gel pen to highlight the border doodles as well as the sentiment (It is a freebie from Scribbles.)  The pink background is shimmery cs.  I added pink gems and metallic cord for more bling.  Red glitter along the border provides even more bling - but I mostly covered it with the cord!
Sketch:  Sketch Saturday
Love:    City Crafter
Any:   Country View Challenges 
            Crafty Gals Corner
            Inspiration Destination 
             Creatalicious
            Crafty Sentiments
            Digi Choosday 
            Word Art Wednesday 
            Classic Design Team
            World Wide Open Design Team Challenge
            

SCS DTGD ~ VASunshine - for Peggy

Heart embossing folder by Darice; stamp by Stampin up; Washi tape, SandyLion heart sticker; lace

Hearts and a rose for DH

I hope this is masculine enough.  Hubby is always so thoughtful - he wrote a poem and brought a rose for me (yes, already) - he always says he'd buy a million if he could.....awwwww...!1 After 58 1/2 years we just don't come up with much of anything new!
Enough of that...
I lucked out the other day as I popped in to JoAnn's - they had Darice folders at 6/$10 - this is one  that I came home with.   I had to use it.  The image came from A Day for Daisies, several weeks ago.  I colored with Brilliance ink and an aqua pen.  The tiny heart is part of the image but I cut it out and popped it up a little.  Die cuts by Spellbinders, and the heart ribbon from my stash.  I did the sentiment on the computer.
CHALLENGES ENTERED:
Sketch:      Sketch Saturday
Hearts:      Craftin Desert Divas
                   Deep Ocean Challenge
                   Whimsie Doodles
                   Double Click Connections  
                   Fresh Brewed Designs
                   The House that Stamps Built  
                   Mod Squad Challenge
Love:          Dies r us
                    Polkadoodle
                    Whimsy Inspires 
Use red:      Di's Digi Designs

Valentine:   The Paper Girls
                     The Paper Shelter
Any:            CCCdigicreations

2016 Valentine

I will be making just a few Valentines - our kids and grandkids are grown, but I think they will still appreciate being remembered,  If I have time, I will also make some for Thinking of You cards.
Spellbinder dies for hearts, circles and swirls;   SU Bloomin heart, Petaloo glittery flower, Sizzix embossing folder.  (The hearts are in the middle of this folder, so I embossed half of the panel each time to get the hearts at the top and the bottom.)  I used a marker to highlight the embossing on the two hearts - I colored while the cs was still in the die.
Sketch:       VLV sketches 
Pink:           Pink gem challenge   
Pink - #75   Inkspirational challenges
Valentine:   Allsorts
                     Hiding in my Craftroom
Love:           Cut it up challenges   
Die cuts:      The Stamping Boutique
 Any:            Crafty Friends

Krafty Thank You

This DP was in a pad, and one I had ignored until now - I thought the colors and style fit several of the following challenges.  It is my newest paper pad, but one I have used several times the past couple of weeks.
The SU image (from Sweet of You) is stamped on Kraft cs, and colored with metallic markers - some of them glittery.  The banner is part of the Teresa Collins DP  I used twin to attach the tag - also from Sweet of you.  For my tip - I used my dedicated dull blade to cut the image layers - for a slightly distressed look.
Teals and browns:   http://liastampz.blogspot.com/
Fav. color combo - any way,  one of mine:   http://toptiptuesday.blogspot.com/
Three choices - tag, heart, twine, top fold:   http://www.thekraftjournal.blogspot.com/
New:   http://whimsyinspires.blogspot.com.au/
Hearts:   http://www.addalittledazzle.com/dazzling-diva-challenge-62/
Hearts and flowers:  http://papertakeweekly.blogspot.com/
Thank you:  http://www.thehousethatstampsbuilt.com/ 
Any:    http://ema-ginationstation.blogspot.com/search?updated-max=2015-02-12T00:00:00-06:00&max-results=1
             http://scrappers-delights-challenge-blog.blogspot.co.uk/

Heart wreath

This is probably pretty subtle for a heart challenge - but a good image for an anniversary.  Once again - the dilemma of how feminine or how tailored an anniversary card should be - what do you think?
And, once again, I dug into my "already stamped" folder - and found this image, not labelled.  If you know it, please let me know, so I can give credit for it.
Supplies: DP by Keeping Memories Alive; gold glitter cs, shimmpery burgundy cs, white ribbon, scallop punch, Cheery Lynn branch dies, shiny metallic gel pens, sentiment by 7Gypsies.
Love and Hearts 182:   http://stampotiquedesignerschallenge.blogspot.com/
Anniversary:   http://thepapergirlschallenge.blogspot.com/
All is love:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Punch/die:   http://incywincydesigns.blogspot.com/
Heart:        http://disdigidesignschallenge.blogspot.com/
Love:          http://lovetoscrapchallengeblog.blogspot.com/2015/02/ltscb-47-love-is-in-air.html
Tickled Pink, with Cheery Lynn die:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Red, white, pink:  http://www.craftindesertdivas.com/
Pink, white:    http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Use a bow:   http://pileitonchallenge.blogspot.com/
Any:             http://notjustcardschallenges.blogspot.co.uk/

Hearts for an Anniversary

I kind of struggle to make anniversary cards - not too girlie, yet not too plain.  This is probably plenty feminine - oh, well...
Not quite new, but neglected - flourish die by  Die-namics; Wishing You stamps by Verve
Other:  Cheery Lynn butterfly die; Heart embossing by Sizzix; handmade paper with hearts; red, white cs
Sketch:    http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Add a flourish; include Cheery Lynn die:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/
Anniversary:  http://sentimentalsundays.blogspot.com/
Any Stash:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
H - heart, happy:   http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Love:   http://whimsiedoodles.blogspot.co.uk/search/label/Monthly%20Challenge
            http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/
Bright and Beautiful:  http://littleclairesdesigns.blogspot.co.uk/2015/01/monthly-challenge-53-bright-beautiful.html
           

Valentine in reds and pinks

Supplies:  Digi by Dearie Dolls; Prismas, gel pens, Washi tape, Spellbinders die and embossing, Paper Studio DP; Enamel Accents ("smoke")
Sketch:   http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Dies with a heart:  http://diesruschallenge.blogspot.com/
H=Heart, house, hat, hair:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Pink/red/valentine:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
                http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/
                http://audsentimentschallengeblog.blogspot.com/
                 http://alohafridaychallenges.blogspot.ca/

Flowers and Hearts

Supplies:  ODB - Happy Birthday set; Cheery Lynn - Blessings and dragonfly dies;  Spellbinder - heart; Gingham and pink cs - AMuse; chalk pencils and gel pens.  Technique:  sanding (embossed heart); use of circle die to cut rounded edge of main panel.  This card is being sent to SplitcoastStampers Teapot Tuesday challenge recipient - she has a discouraging medical prognosis and is in need of cheer. love and blessings. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/forums/teapot-tuesdays-f260/mmtpt338~-january-20-2015~-joys-nature-can-calm-weary-soul-t595917.html
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - pink and red from photo:  http://ourdailybreaddesignsblog.blogspot.com/
Inspiration - heart; chocolate and pink inspired the pink and brown flowers:  http://cupcakeinspirations.blogspot.com/
Bingo - middle row - flowers, free, 2 or more layers:  http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/
Spring:   http://throughthepurplehazechallenges.blogspot.com/
Cheer - see description:  http://diecuttindivas.blogspot.com/
Love/hearts:  http://stampedblessings.com/amusing-challenge/
Image that is colored:  http://www.hidinginmycraftroom.com/
Add a heart:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.ca/

Any:    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com/2015/01/dlart-january-linky-challenge.html

Shiny hearts

Where did this week go?  All of a sudden it is Saturday...!!!   I was not sure about how to use hearts, but I realized I am needing cards to put together as a thank you gift to the stranger (friend of my sister) who gave me a huge box of supplies.  I will include a variety including some holiday cards.  This uses double sided CS in a Martha Stewart pack (from a bargain table) - the key/heart side is shiny, and I added a metallic center to the Cuttlebug heart.  The Blessings is by Cheery Lynn - this is  the smaller one.  The card is completed with some stitched ribbon.
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
Hearts aglow:  http://cheerylynndesigns.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
Bold:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
Hearts/stars:  http://thepapershelter.blogspot.com/

Thinking of you

 The mat is a deep burgundy, and the layers are more pink than purple.  The card base and flower centers/pearls are white.  I used sticker hearts I got a long time ago - they are SandyLion designs.  The swirl is from a Spellbinder die,  Both pink payers are embossed, and I added a bit of creamy caramel ink to the script - to add to a shabby chic look.  My style?  Not sure I have one, but I do like layering, mats, dry embossing and die cuts.  The sentiment is part of a clear stamp set - but it is separated from the label, and I do not recall the source.  The set includes flower flourishes, 4 sentiments and a narrow strip.  Any clues?
Sketch:  http://mojomonday.blogspot.com/
No dp:  http://dreamvalleychallenges.blogspot.com/
Personal style: http://digidarlas.blogspot.com/
Red, pink, white:  http://eurekastamps.blogspot.com/
Hearts:  http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/mondaychallenge/
              http://digistamps4joy-sa.blogspot.com/2014/02/challenge-85-hearts.html
             http://sugarcreekhollow.blogspot.com/http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/
Any:    http://jwscrapshack.blogspot.ca/

Happy Anniversary, DH

It is a while until our anniversary - maybe I will give it to him for Valentine's Day.  Unfortunately, we are getting pretty close to resembling this image - or maybe we are there LOL!!!  As I am looking at it - it is hard to tell that I used various shades of purple for the coloring.  The side strip is the Cuttlebug embossed hearts, and the heart behind the sentiment is a Spellbinder.  I colored with Prismas and gel pens, and added some shiny gems and cord.
Sketch:  http://digisketchchallenge.blogspot.com/
Monochrome:  http://craftycatzweeklychallenge.blogspot.com/
Monochrome: http://milkcoffeechallenge.blogspot.com/
Humorous (though that may depend on your viewpoint!!):  http://crafterscafeblogchallenge.blogspot.com/
                             http://www.simonsaysstampblog.com/wednesdaychallenge/
Heart:   http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/Any:  http://paperprettiesblog.blogspot.com/

After Valentine's Day Hearts

I ran out of time before I ran out of heart/Valentine challenges.  I think this shows the love, with hearts and the sweet Your Next Stamp image, yet can be used as a non-valentine greeting.  The DP at the top is K&Company, and the piece at the bottom is My Mind's Eye.  Sentiment is a dollar stamp.  I added pearls, scallops and a ribbon.
Sketch:   http://sweetstopsketches.blogspot.com/
Hearts:  http://catchthebugblog.blogspot.com/search/label/challenge
          http://pinkgemchallengeblog.blogspot.com/
Love:  http://marksfinestpapers.blogspot.com/
Red:  http://pausedreamenjoychallenges.blogspot.com/

My Funky Valentine

I am sure some of you can relate - it becomes more of a challenge to make "different" cards for family members - especially after doing so for several years!  Most challenging are the now 20 something guys!  It helps that I have them hoodwinked - they think Grandma's cards are just ok!  still, I try to do something age and gender appropriate LOL!  So I decided on a "funky" look this time - yes, all the crooked lines, etc are intentional!  I used more of the hand made paper (red hearts) - I had piece of each pink and red about 2 ft x 3 ft, so it goes a long way!  (I got it along with a couple of boxes of other odds and ends at a store closing.) Just about everything else also came from my stash - the Basic Grey triangles and chip board sticker are more recent.  The Penny Black image is colored with chalk pencils.
Sketch:  http://sketchsaturday.blogspot.com/
Penny Black - love:  http://pennybfriendssaturdaychallenge.blogspot.com/
Cute:  http://allsortschallenge.blogspot.com/
Red and white - stash:  http://clearitoutchallenge.blogspot.com/
Love (BG items used):  http://basicgreychallenges.blogspot.com/

Pink hearts

I need a few valentines so these challenges are perfect!  I have used this hand made paper (hearts) before.  This time I added a Martha Stewart punched border, and a bit of pink lace.  The image is a digi - I have it labeled Heart Song - Rose Heart, but just now could not find the source.  I colored with Prismas and green Spica. The image has lots of open space - just right for the Fancy Pants sentiment.  The oval Nestie is embossed with LifeStyle Crafts Woven EF. 
Sketch:  http://tuesdaymorningsketches.blogspot.com/
Hearts:  http://www.lovesrubberstampschallenges.com/
Valentine:  http://sweetstampsblog.blogspot.com/#
:Love:  http://deliciousdoodleschallenge.blogspot.com/
Pink, white, heart and fancy border:  http://www.atjoansgardens.com/2013/01/this-weeks-challenge.html

Flowers and striped hearts

This is some great paper I got a couple of years ago - I bought a large box of odds and ends at a store closing - great bargains!  Not much was labeled - this seems to be hand made paper with great textured hearts.  Tearing seems to be the way to use it!  I added some Spellbinder hearts and petaloo flowers, together with a Fluffles image and JustRite sentiment.
Sketch:   http://deconstructingjen.com/deconstructed-sketch-no-86/
Pink, flowers and stripes:  http://www.theshabbytearoom.blogspot.com/
Hearts (and red): http://www.tammyscrapincorner.com/

Burgundy and Orange

I had decided not to do this color challenge, but then was re-inspired when I took another look at some of the work by DT members.  To all of you who are on design teams, and provide so much inspiration as well as encouraging comments - a BIG THANK YOU!  If you look at my galleries, you will realize that I use a lot of pattern paper - and this from my very old stash, is a favorite collection - though I forget the origin.  I also used other favorites - dies (Spellbinders) and rhinestones.  Other items:  Whiff of Joy sentiment, Martha Stewart punch, AMuse burgundy (named Currant) cs, glitter, and flowers from a dollar store stem.
Sketch:  http://sketchandstashchallenge.blogspot.com/
Embrace the old:  http://simonsaysstampandshow.blogspot.com/
Colors:  http://sketchycolors.blogspot.com/
Glitter:  http://stampedblessings.com/
Hearts:  http://delightfulsketches.blogspot.com/
Favorite things:  http://craftingwhenwecanchallenges.blogspot.co.uk/2013/01/these-are-few-of-my-favourite-things.html