- PB Slapstick Cling - Entwined. Die cut with an oval and DI smudged around the edge.
- Sue Wilson die was split into 4 sections to add some framing.
- C/B Geometric Rings E/F. This was the first effort with the satin paper, and the top edge had quite a bit of the red color come away. You can see specs of it around on the paper, as though it has been sanded. This is just from the embossing. Covered the worst at the top with a shiny red ribbon.
- Black c/s mat, white card base. Bit larger than my usual A2, due to the size of the SW die cut. This one will need an envelope made for it.
- Little Yellow Bicycle sentiment cut 3 times from a black snippet. Layered and used Ultra Thick Embossing Enamel (UTEE) to make it shiny. This one will be sent to someone who is sweet enough to overlook all the boo-boos!
Thanks for joining me today. I'm going to schedule a few posts - sorry they will be Valentine cards too - so that I can catch up on commenting, and also putting away a lot of stamps & dies. Next up will be a few St. Pat's and then on to some Easter cards. This year is just flashing by much too fast. Ya'll take care, and big Hugs.
Mary, I love this card and the one from yesterday, your designs are fabulous. Hazel x
ReplyDeleteYes I've had many of those cards where I had to keep going back to it and trying different ideas and things. This card came out lovely. Have a nice day.
ReplyDeleteI'm a slow card maker and I do recognize the feeling of needing to put aside a card. I find it actually quite often helps when I'm stuck, I leave it, return to it and then know how I will finish off my card.
ReplyDeleteYour card is really pretty, I think it will work for many other occasions than Valentine as well.
Such a vibrant card Mary it's really lovely..lots of huggles Sue xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous, Mary!! The flowers are beautiful!! I love the split background die framing the image!! This is fabulous!! Have a great day :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
Hi, Mary! Actually that is how 95% of my cards come together. They never seem to look as pretty in front of me as they do in my imagination LOL And yes, I have to leave them and come back to them, which is probably why I'm so slow. Your colors look fabulous in this sweet creation. Do you enjoy cutting up your die cuts to use them in other ways? I do. And your use of the SW die looks amazing here. I have to say that I covet your ability to shade - your tulips are gorgeous! Hope all is going well. hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThis is such a lovely design Mary, beautiful!
ReplyDeletehugs Jacee
Simply Paper Card Design
Hello Mary. What a pretty card. Love how you have brought it all together and the colours look stunning. Hugs from Scotland. Rita xxxxx
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ReplyDeleteHope you have had a good day. Sue
That's a beautiful stamp Mary, love how you've showcased it....a case of all's well that ends well! We all have those days! Carol x
ReplyDeletebeautiful Mary - lovely embossing and such a pretty stamped image. Big hugs to you! Rachel x
ReplyDeleteBrilliant card, I love your wonderful image so beautifully coloured.
ReplyDeleteHave a great week
Patricia x
Oh wow Mary this is beautiful I love that central display the stamp looks amazing also the embossed background a lovely elegant card.
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lorraine x
I love that image and the red embossed card in the background and the green to match the leaves. Great card.
ReplyDeleteGosh glad I don't live in America, you have to make so many cards for so many occasions.
Back to reality now after a fabulous holiday, thanks for yur comment on my RD card.
Kath x
Beautiful design, I love the green die cut behind the flowers, it looks great. Your design in the previous post is also very beautiful. Take good care, Shirleyxx
ReplyDeleteHi Mary, this is a gorgeous card, the colours are so bold and I love the design with the dies,HUgs Kate x
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Mary, love those flowers and color. Hugs, Veerle xx
ReplyDeleteWe have all had days like that Mary when I card takes an age to come together.
ReplyDeleteIt was worth your time though cos this is fabulous. Love the image and you have framed it beautifully with the cut up die. such a gorgeous rich colour.
Have a lovely week.
Hugs Sharon. x
Short and sweet here Mary - but I love your card and it's beautiful!!!
ReplyDeleteLynn
I love this one too. Oh my those intertwined roses are gorgeous. You have outdone yourself for Valentines day!
ReplyDeleteAnother very pretty creation Mary and love the embossed background with the heart shaped entwined flowers from PB resting on that beautiful die cut. I love the glossy sentiment too. x
ReplyDeleteI do recognise the feeling have also started making a card an looked for papers and thought oh that will suit that image and made a completely different card lol-love the embossed background and beautiful floral image
ReplyDeletecarol x
Hello Mary. What a beautiful creation. Fabulous design and gorgeous details too. So talented.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for your lovely comment on my blog, you made me feel very special and I appreciate your lovely words. Thanks also for being my latest follower, and I too, am following you so that I get to see more of your wonderful works of art.
Happy crafting.
Love Sandra xx
Gorgeous card Mary, I like the image and the fabulous design.
ReplyDeleteKevin xx
Loving this Mary - and I know what you mean!! That's when I say the card takes over and designs itself, but oh it can be frustrating. So glad you persisted as this was worth the struggle.
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Maxine
Love that image Mary. So delicate - the intricate die cut goes very well with it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card!! Yes I do find myself making a card and not really satisfied with it an walk away and come back to it later
ReplyDeleteLovely card Mary and beautifully designed.
ReplyDeleteKnow what you mean about time flashing past, where does it go?
Hi Mary. I haven´t commented on all your valentine cards as our internet is so poor right now, but I think this one is really pretty, especially the roses stamp.And I can´t see any problems with it in the photo either. Kate x
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful wreath of flowers! So beautifully colored! I know what you mean about the card coming together. Some cards just take days! Then, once in awhile one just falls into place quickly and quietly.
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card Mary!!!
ReplyDeleteWow...such a beautiful image, Mary, and I really like the way you cut the frame to get it all around.
ReplyDeleteI make very few valentines and think I may just be through with mine.
Gorgeous, Mary, great background and fun die cut framing and image.
ReplyDeleteHugs Diane
Hi Mary,
ReplyDeletewhat a very lovely creation.
I love your fab designing of this wonderful card.
Lots of crafty love. Jenny L.
Hi Mary, I often have those sorts of cards that you have to ponder over and change things around, they are definitely more common than the straight forward ones that's for sure.
ReplyDeleteLove this beautiful Valentine card with it's gorgeous image and embossing.
Thanks for your comment today on my blog, it's really appreciated.
Lorraine
Gorgeous image, beautifully coloured. A very elegant card. I know what you mean about going back to a card. If I leave it overnight, I often find myself laying in bed going over the design in my head! xx
ReplyDeleteWell Momma Mary this card turned out stunning! So you did all the right things on it. I love that bouquet of flowers, the mat you have it on is perfect-it seems to flow right with the flowers and I love, love the embossed red paper! I don't know how you color these smaller images so well, these flowers look real! Hugs, Brenda
ReplyDeleteWow! This is so pretty! Beautiful roses and a makes a lovely valentine card :).
ReplyDeleteMary...this is just one stunning card. I love your beautiful tulips, so fabulous with your embossed background. Wishing you a very Happy Valentine's Day!
ReplyDeleteOh, I love the vibrant colours, Mary!! Your valentine's cards are all so beautiful!!! Hope you had a lovely valentine's day, yesterday!!!
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