Valentine Kisses and Hugs

Here we are, the last day of January, and I'm reflecting on where the month went. There's been so much going on! My husband and I have been celebrating birthdays, enjoying dining out, and yesterday and today were extra special because I got to stamp and spend time with two of my team members. What fun! 

Creating and sharing are just the best medicine for getting your mojo on a roll.  We made some fun projects, learned some new skills, looked at some of the pre-order products from Stampin' Up! and just had so many laughs.  These gals bring me pure joy when they come for a visit.  I'm looking forward to sharing some of the projects I made this week. 

The first project is a Valentine's Day card based on the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #666 designed by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi.  Here's the sketch: 

Here's My Card: 

I was a bit intimidated by this sketch when I first looked at it, because of the boxes.  Once I got over that intimidation I was able to envision what I wanted to create.  Here's what I made: 

I love the paper designs in the Valentines Kisses designer paper pack, and used this sketch as an opportunity to mix several of the designs.  Because I'm such a fan of the oval/rectangle died from the Unbounded Love die set, I decided to use three die cuts from this paper as the horizontal bars in the sketch. The rest was easy.  

Supplies and Instructions: 

Stamps and Dies: 

• Jan 2022 Paper Pumpkin Kisses and Hugs for the sentiment "sending you love"
• Jan 2025 Paper Pumpkin Hearts for You - small solid heart  inside panel 
• Valentine Kisses #167027  for the inside sentiment "Sending Lots of Love your Way to celebrate this special day". 
• Stitched Hearts dies for two heart shapes
• Unbounded Love #163378 for three rectangular panels

Card Stock and Designer Paper:

• Basic White Card base - 8 1/2 " x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White mattes - cut 2 at 5" x 3 3/4" for front and inside.  Emboss front layer with Hearts of Love 3D embossing folder. 
• Basic White Scraps for small heart and flower die cuts 
• Scraps of Poppy Parade for red heart and small flowers 
• Cut three 1 1/4" x 3" designer paper rectangles using Made With Love DSP
• Cut a matte 5 1/4 x 4" for card front from Made With Love DSP, cut a second matte for inside card using the same designer paper.

Ink: 

• Poppy Parade

Accessories: 

• Dimensionals
• Hearts of Love Embossing Folder (3-D)
• Sticker red gems 

Well that's it for this week's AHSC #666.  This was a fun and easy card to make.

Let me know if you enjoy making Valentines cards and if so where you get your inspiration from.  I'd love to hear from you.  

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Valentines Sweet Heart Card - FMS #720

Valentine's Day is right around the corner, and I love sharing my love and appreciation for friends and families with my hand made cards.  Using a great sketch is a wonderful way to build my collection of cards and makes it easy for me to make quick decisions.  Today I'm using this sketch hosted by Jen at Freshly Made Sketches as my guide and inspiration for making this easy to assemble card.  Here's the sketch: 

Here's My Card:

I'm using a mixture of old and new for the design elements on this card.  

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies: 

• Bear Hugs sentiment
• Branching Out dies 
• Stitched Hearts (R) 

Card Stock and Designer Paper:

Ink:

• Flirty Flamingo 

Accessories:

• Dimensionals
• Dazzling Red self-adhesive sequins

I hope you enjoyed this card.  Because I had pre-cut papers and elements, this card came together very quickly and made it fun to make.  Let me know if you do any pre-cutting or stamping so you're prepared to make cards without any hassle.  I'd love to hear your technique.  

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Love You Valentines - AHSC # 665

This week's sketch at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #665 was designed by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi.  The challenge began on January 19th and runs until the afternoon on Sunday January 25th.

Here's My Card: 

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies:

• PP Jan 2025 Hearts For You
• Banner Dies #132173 (R)
• Stitched Hearts Non-SU 

Cardstock and Designer Series Paper:

• Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" base scored at 4 1/4" 
• Inside Matte 5 1/4" x 4"
• Scraps for heart and sentiment
• Real Red cut two 5 3/8" x 4 18" for front and inside mattes
  
• DSP Most Adored (retired)
• 5 1/4 x 4" front matte gold and white plaid
• 1" x 5 3/8" strip on front red with white hearts
• 3" x 4" Pink hearts banner 

Ink:

• Real Red

Accessories:  

• Sequins Gold Pastel self adhesive
• Dimensionals

I enjoyed this sketch and had fun adding my personal touch to it.  I'd appreciate your comments on my version so I have some feedback on how I'm doing.   Let me know what type of cards you have difficulty doing or which type of cards are the ones you need the most.

HAPPY STAMPING!

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Friendly Hello Birthday Card #AHSC#664

This past weekend we had another atmospheric rain storm but fortunately that has passed on and we are now seeing the sun and feeling much warmer weather.  Snow may be on the way though by next weekend so I'm taking advantage of the change and getting some walking in.   

Oh well, I'm going to try and put some more sunshine in my life by playing along with the Atlantic Hearts Challenge #664 this week.  Here's the sketch that was designed by Michelle and digitalized by Brandi.  Wow it's impressive.  

Here's my card: 

I made a feminine birthday card using this sketch that incorporates blending and images.  Here is my card:

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies: 

• Friendly Hello #158075 R-SAB set No Dies
• Stitched Circles Dies for sentiment 
• 3 leaf punch (r)

You don't always have to take blends and colour in a whole flower.  I used a sponge dauber to add subtle colour in a circular motion to the center of these flowers.  The glossy effect in the center is made by adding a small amount of Nuvo Drops.  It forms kind of a dew drop effect when it dries and gives the flower some depth and dimension. 

Cardstock and Designer Paper:

• Basic White Card base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Basic White mattes cut two - 5" x 3 75" for front and inside
• Basic White scraps for sentiment and two sets of double flower
• Basic Black cut two mattes 5 1/4" x 4" for front and inside
• Scraps basic black for leaves and circle frame
• Scraps Lost Lagoon for floral die cut stems 

Ink:

• Memento Basic Black ink
• Lost Lagoon

Accessories: 

• Blending Brush
• Four square decorative mask #161285 (R)
• Nuvo Drops for flower centers
• Circle template
• Adhesive backed Black Studs x 3 #160767

Well, what do you think?  I'd love to hear from you so let me know if  this card works for you and if so what do you like about it. And, if you're thinking of joining in the AHSC for this week, I'd also love to see what you've made, so send me a message.  Cheers and have a great crafting week!

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Valentine Bear Hugs and FMS#719

 Freshly Made Sketches #719 the first sketch for 2026 is hosted by Judy this week.  Here is the sketch:

Here's My Card: 

It's mid-January already and time to get busy with some Valentine cards for friends and family.  I recently purchased Stampin' Ups! new Valentine themed set called "Valentine Kisses".  When I looked at the FMS challenge, I knew instantly it would be perfect for showcasing the super cute die cut kissing booth.  Here's what I came up with: 

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies:

• Valentine Kisses #167027 
• Valentine Kisses Dies #167029
• Stitched shapes Large and smallest ovals

I purchased mine as a bundle and saved 10% off total cost.

Cardstock and Designer Paper:

• Card base Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 
• Basic White matte for inside 5 1/4" x 4"
• Basic White scraps 3" x 4 1/2" for Oval and 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" for sentiment
• Flirty Flamingo 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" matte on front, 4 1/8" x 1 6/8" matte for dsp band on card front
• Crumb Cake scrap for bears 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
• DSP Retired Most Adored #162976 cut x 2 at 5 1/4" x 4" for front and inside mattes.
• DSP coordinating piece of Most Adored DSP for band 1 1/2" x 4". 
•  Real Red scraps for small die cut heart and trim on kissing booth. 

Just look at those sweet little bears.  So stinking cute.  I added some translucent pink self-adhesive sequins to give some shine.  

Ink:

• Strawberry Slush 
• Pretty in Pink Stampin Blends for cheeks and belly on bears

Accessories:  

• 3-D Basic Hatched Design Embossing Folder for Oval 
• Dimensionals
• Pink Self-Adhesive Sequins 

Thank you for dropping by and checking out my card for the challenge.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this card or on the stamp set.  Were you inspired to make some Valentine's Day cards?  If so there's still time to play just click on the FMS link in the first paragraph for details and sketch.  Cheers! 

HAPPY STAMPING!

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Branching Out Masculine Birthday Card

Freshly Made Sketches #718 - designed by Amy, is the first sketch of this popular sketch challenge site for the New Year.  It's so clean and sleek, I found it frightening, however decided to dive in an see what I could come up with.  Here's their sketch which closes on  January 12th in the afternoon.

Here's My Card:

Because this sketch was intimidating to me because of its simplicity and clean and simple lines, I didn't want to overthink what to make.  I decided to look through stamp sets I'd purchased at the end of the year but not used, for inspiration. Here is my card:

This 18 piece photopolymer stamp set with 10 coordinating dies is called Branching Out.  I bought it as a bundle because I'd ran across a Christmas card I wanted to recreate.  Unfortunately I didn't have much time to play with it.

Now that I'm giving this set a try, I'm pretty excited.  It's going to be one of those sets with a lot of potential and can be used way beyond the holiday season.  It would be great for fall/winter masculine cards, sympathy and friendship cards to name a few. This particular card is in celebration of one of my guy friends who has a birthday coming up the end of January.   I hope he likes it. 

See those tiny little pine cones they are cut out with one of the coordinating die cuts and then sponged with a dauber to add some depth and detail. It was a great way to use up some Pecan Pie paper scraps.

Supplies and Instructions: 

Stamps and Dies:

• Branching out Bundle for pine branches, pine cones - stamped and die cut, and sentiments inside and front cover 

Card Stock and Designer Paper: 

• Pecan Pie for card Base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4"
• Early Espresso matte 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" and strip 1/4" x 5" for edge along DSP
• Sahara Sand (R) 5 1/4" x 4" - cut two one for front and one for inside mattes
• Country Bird House Designer Series Paper 

Ink: 

• Shaded Spruce
• Early Espresso
• Pecan Pie
• Pebbled Path 

Accessories: 

• Gold Self Adhesive Sequins 

I'm so excited I finally used the Branching Out bundle to make this card.  It's inspired me to explore more ways to use it.  I hope you liked this card and my take on the FMS 718 challenge.  I'd welcome your comments and or questions regarding how this card came together.  Thanks and see you again.  

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Donuts and Coffee for a Happy Birthday! AHSC#663

January is such a busy month with taking down the Christmas decorations and cleaning the house from top to bottom that it's going by quickly.  My house always looks so blah after all the lights and sparkle are put away especially on all the grey rainy days we've been having.  

I was proud of myself because I was able to stick to my decluttering plan and whittle down more of our Christmas decorations.  I still have way too many boxes in storage, but it's less than last year, which is a good thing!   

I had a bit of spare time left in between packing and cleaning, and decided to play with the first sketch of the year at Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge blog.  I love this layout and had no difficulty coming up with my own version of the sketch. 

HERE'S MY CARD: 

SUPPLIES AND INSTRUCTIONS:

Stamps and Dies:

• Branching Out #165771 sentiment "Sent With Lots of Love"
• More Than Autumn #164228 donuts, coffee cup and leaves
• Wishing You the Happiest Birthday Yet from Stampin' Up

Cardstock and Designer Papers:

• Basic White card base 8 1/2" x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4".  
• Basic White matte for inside card 5 1/4" x 4" 
• Basic White scraps for coffee cup, donuts and 1 1/4" x 1 1/4" sentiment square and for hearts 
• Pecan Pie 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" matte for card front and 2" x 2" scrap for square 
• Old Olive - scrap for die cut leaves 
• A Little Latte DSP # 163453(R) - mattes for front and inside card 5 1/4" x 4" and scraps for strips for front of card and 1 1/2 x 1 1/2" square for front 

Ink and Blends:

• Momento Black Ink for donuts and coffee cup
• Lost Lagoon for sentiments
• Calypso Coral, Lost Lagoon, Daffodil Delight alcohol blends for donuts and hearts

Accessories: 

• Dimensionals
• Nuvo Clear Drops for shiny glaze on donuts
• Lost Lagoon self adhesive faceted gems

Well that's it for this week.  I hope you enjoyed this card, and would love to hear your thoughts on the layout.  Is this design one that you would use in your cardmaking?  

HAPPY STAMPING!

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