Thursday, February 10, 2011

I {Heart} Hearts and I {Heart} Pink

Hello everyone! Hope you are enjoying your Thursday so far. I have had a very busy and productive week, unfortunately it hasn't been in my craft room. Eeek! I had a few more Valentine's to whip up for some friends, so I thought I'd better get going on them today since the big day is almost here. I used two online challenges for inspiration for this card. First, I discovered a fun new site called Crafty Cardmakers and their theme this week is: -HEARTS-. There is some great inspiration there, so pay them a visit if you never have. 


Next, my sketch came from the fabulous gals over at the "Just Us Girls" Challenge this week (it's been a while since I played along):
If you have visited my blog (or my craft room) before you probably already know that I love anything and everything PINK. So, my color inspiration came from the color combo of the place I spend my time creating. I will be posting photos sometime soon of my pink, black and white stamp studio..when I can finally get my crazy desk cleaned off for more then 10 minutes. 

I heat embossed, punched out and popped up 2 hearts for my main image. Then I decided to try some ~flourish accents~, since I never really seem to use them on my projects ever. Hmmm, why is that? I found the fabulous pink adhesive felt stashed away in my supplies which was awesome because I was having a hard time finding patterned paper that worked perfectly. Then, I added some pearl flourishes to try to bring it all together. I think it works...I don't know...maybe flourishes aren't my thing...Gah!! What do you think?
Finally, I added some silver, glass glitter around the main heart to make it stand out a bit more. Here's one last photo of the inside of the card, using more of that felt adhesive, a stamped heart from the I {Heart} Hearts set and the sentiment from the Teeny Tiny Wishes set:  
Thanks for stopping by to take a look. Please leave a comment to say hello. Your comments truly mean a lot and I appreciate you taking the time to visit. Have a HAPPY day today!! :)




SU! Supply List: 
Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts (front "friend" heart and inside heart), Filled with Love (second heart on front) and Teeny Tiny Wishes (inside sentiment)
Ink: Basic Black Craft Ink and Pink Passion Classic Ink (inside heart)
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Blck and Pink Passion card stock
Accessories: Clear Embossing Powder, Heart Punch and Dotted Scallop Border Punch
Non SU! Accessories: pink adhesive felt, lace trim and swirl embossing folder 

24 comments:

  1. Love the pink and all the pearls!!! Those scrolls are really awesome too :)
    Great job!
    Maria

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  2. Ohhhhhh I {heart} your pink heart card! It's so you! Just as gorgeous as can be from the embossed background to the gorgeous bling - love the glass glitter, it really gives this that extra oompf! I stopped by today to tell you that if you could email me at Kelnkids@aol.com for your addy - my son picked lucky #3 for a wee charm giveaway and that was you! Blessings to you!

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  3. So pretty! Lovin' all that pink and black - and those pearls just top it off.
    Lynn

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  4. Absolutely adore the theme you used on this stunning card! The swirls are a great touch with the hearts!

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  5. Your card is just beautiful Anne Marie! I love pink & black together and that heart with the glitter....fabulous! Love the texture too!! Very nice work & TFS!!!

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  6. Fabulous!!! I love it and I love hearts AND pink!!!!

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  7. Oh my, this is as pretty inside as outside. Your felt border/ribbon looks fantastic. You could not have found paper to match your design as well! Anne Marie, the details on this card are incredible and your hard work shows. Beautiful card!

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  8. That is stunning! I love the deep shade of pink - it's sophisticated and elegant instead of girlie and blah! and the scroll pattern inside is really gorgeous. A really scrumptious card :)

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  9. Hmmm... pink for Valentine's??? Pink for ANYTIME! You rocked this one Anne Marie! I love how the felt flourishes match the swirl embossed background. It is stunning!

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  10. Way to get you PINK onnnnnn! This is one sugary, fantastic creation! I'm loving your use of the fantastic JUGS sketch! FABULOUS paper craft! Yipeeee!

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  11. I have to say since I found your blog, I am now drawn into the color pink, love it now :) Your card is gorgeous, love the flourish and the hearts. Your cards are as beautiful on the inside as outside.

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  12. So pretty and festive for the occassion! Such a great job Anne Marie!

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  13. Oooohh! I love me the Pink hearts, Anne Marie! Pretty pretty!

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  14. Oh my I DO love your PINK! Great find with the hot pink felt swirls and I love your touch of glitter! Thank you so much for playing with Just Us Girls this week!

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  15. I heart your hearts and your hearted pink. LOL You are so awesome at this!

    Hope you are well and that you are warm!

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  16. Holy Cow! This is pure pink heaven! What a beautiful take on the sketch! Thanks so much for playing along with Just Us Girls!!!

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  17. super adorable!! I love the flourishes and you tied all of them in together so nicely with the flourish on the inside. This is just adorable. Love the vivid pink with the crisp black and white.

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  18. This is beautiful! No wonder such a classy color combo is your favorite. The felt flourishes are the perfect, elegant touch.

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  19. Oh, what a great sketch! Must remember that one... Love your bold color combo and the glass glitter but I really love the flourishes especially the pearls--gorgeous!

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  20. love the glitter around the edge of the heart!!

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  21. I love your mix of embossing and die cuts and bling. What a gorgeous card....It just has so much texture! Happy Valentines
    Day!

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  22. Gorgeous!!! I just love the pink and black combo and all the bling.

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  23. Aww stunning!
    Fab card honey, love the gorjuss bright colours! the hearts just pop!!
    Thanks for joiningh in the fun with Crafty Cardmakers !!
    Hugs Melly

    Ps I've got Candy!!!

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Have a great day! :)
Anne Marie