Sunday, February 5, 2012

JAI #103 : STAMPIN' UP! SCALLOPED HEART OF HEART EMBOSSLITS

Even though I've joined the Just Add Ink Design Team, I don't 'officially' start until next week's challenge.  So, this week I am playing along for fun, as I love to do (and will probably continue to do when it's my "off" week with the Design Team).




This week, Mae's challenge is to "Just Add Red and White", keeping in mind that Valentine's Day is upon us.  I don't subscribe much to the lovey-dovey Valentine stuff, but do like to make cards for friends who mean a lot to me (to give year round).  As I lay in bed last night, I envisaged exactly what I wanted to make, so it came together very quickly this afternoon.

I'd bought Stampin' Up!'s Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslits die, but hadn't yet used it.  It was PERFECT for the card I had in mind.

I had a hard time photographing my card, because we have really high winds in Melbourne this afternoon.  It's hot, humid, and there are reports of lots of little scrub fires around the suburbs.  Thankfully, no fires around here, but the wind is extreme.  I ducked outside, quickly snapped a photo of my card (in not-great light), and came back in to the airconditioned comfort of the house!

My card is simple, but I love it.  I think it beautifully showcases all the 'bits and pieces' that Stampin' Up! has in one colour (in this case, Real Red).



Stamps: I {Heart} Hearts
Card: Whisper White, Real Red smooth & textured
Ink: Real Red stampin' pad
Other: Scalloped Heart of Hearts embosslits, Stripes embossing folder, Full Heart punch, Itty Bitty shapes punches, Beautiful Wings embosslits, Real Red corduroy button (retired), Brights button, Basic Rhinestones, Itty Bitty Buttons, Heart to Heart punch, Brights glimmer brad, White bakers twine, mini glue dots, Tombow liquid glue

17 comments:

  1. Just Beautiful, love the white on white.
    Tam x

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  2. Oh I love this! You're so right, it shows off all the little bits and pieces. Simply gorgeous!

    x

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  3. Gorgeous card and love the way you have made each heart different. The embossing is perfect too.

    Marie

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  4. Beautiful use of the heart embosslit and all the lovely little embellishments, a very sweet card!

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  5. Simple but so effective, just those little hints of red on the white hearts, fab!

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  6. A beautiful card...love all the little touches.

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  7. The red and white colour scheme is gorgeous Christine and I love the way you've added all those lovely embellishments. Huge congratulations on a well-deserved place on the JAI DT! I hope I'll get a minute to join in!

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  8. Love it - that stripes embossed background is great with those hearts.

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  9. Love your card Christine!

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  10. such a sweet card Christine, perfect for a special friend.

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  11. This is such a stunning white on white card Christine! Love it!

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  12. Christine I'm loving that striped embossing in the background!

    All the little red 'bits' are so cute.

    Trish
    JAI Design Team

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  13. A sweet card Christine, love the embossed hearts. Welcome to the DT and thanks for playing along this week at JAI.

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  14. Lots of fabulous texture and love in this Christine. Love all the little embellishments too :)
    Kim

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  15. This is fantastic! Love those embossed hearts and the sweet little red embellishments on them. :)

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  16. This is a beautiful Valentines card Christine, and I love all of the little embellishments :)

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  17. Gorgeous!!! The white on white texture with the pops of red looks totally awesome Christine. Hugs :)

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