Cut Out

I finally remembered to use some pre-embossed cards from Die Cuts With a View. Though my initial intention was to chalk the card base, I thought this might distract the eye from the patterned paper.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: card base (DCWV), patterned (BG Sultry)
Accessories: Spellbinder Squares & Hearts, ribbon (stash)

Quilted Heart

I taped 3 pieces of scrap paper together than die cut my heart.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (BG Sultry)
Accessories: ribbons & button (stash), Spellbinder Hearts & Scalloped Hearts

Soft & Cosy

This patterned paper reminded me of a quilt so I cut it as one, in the shape of a rectangle, as a background for my card embellishments.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (BG Sultry)
Ink: Distress Spun Sugar
Accessories: Spellbinder A2 Mattes & Hearts, ribbon (stash), rhinestone (Kaiser)

A Special Valentine

Having a limited number of Valentine sentiment stamps, I used a stamp from another set that fit the bill:  To Someone Special.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: SU
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (BG Sultry), brown cardstock (Bazill)
Ink: Staz On Timber
Accessories: Spellbinders (Hearts, Scalloped Heart, Squares & Lacey Squares, A2 Mattes), ribbon (Fabricland), rhinestone (Kaiser)

Create a Valance

For a fancy top, I created a "valance" using a border die. Should have created more distinction between the tag die and the patterned paper underneath...

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Hero Arts ?
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (BG Sultry)
Ink: Staz On Timber
Accessories: Spellbinder Fancy Tags 2, border die (PTI)

Window Box Hearts

This window box die is just one of many I have acquired from Poppystamps (a sister company of MemoryBox). By changing the blossoms from flowers to hearts, I changed the theme of the card to a Valentine.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamps: PTI
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (BG Sultry)
Ink: Distress Mowed Lawn
Accessories: scalloped scissors (Fiskars), window box die (Poppystamps), heart punches (EK Success & Marvy)

A Tiny Bit of Texture

I love how the Sizzix Lattice embossing folder provides a textured background for the framed, stamped image. Its pattern is much smaller than that in the paper below, thus working together rather than against each other. Also, the daintiness of the pattern compliments the fine lace around the heart.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: PSX
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned (Basic Grey)
Ink: Memories Soft Stone
Accessories: Spellbinders Labels, ribbons (stash), button (stash), Distress Markers

A Hanging Heart

I chose an image to stamp based on the patterns in both papers.  The stamped image both compliments the top paper and contrasts enough with the bottom to coordinate well.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: Stampabilities
Papers: kraft cardstock (Bazzill), patterned (BG Bittersweet)
Ink; ColorBox Chalk Dark Brown
Accessories: folk heart die (Sizzix), rhinestones (Kaiser), ribbon (stash)

Ribbons & Roses

Finally got some cards made and working diligently to get them posted.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Stamp: PSX
Papers: pink cardstock (Bazzill), patterned (BG Bittersweet)
Ink: Encore Silver
Accessories: Spellbinders (Decorative Labels 8), silver embossing powder (Top Boss), ribbons (stash), flowers (stash)

Not Just a Label

I used a die cut for the base of other embellishments, rather than just stamping a sentiment on it.  Another idea for a fancy shape.  I gave more weight to the lighter coloured, punched heart by coating it with a layer of Distress Stickles Dry Glitter.  This product is also versatile because it can be coloured with ink in a sandwich bag.

Natalie

Card Recipe
Papers: white cardstock (Georgia Pacific), patterned paper (BG Bittersweet)
Accessories: Spellbinders (Venetian Accents, Classic Hearts), Distress Stickles Dry Glitter (Rock Candy), folk heart (Sizzix die), ribbon (stash), rhinestone (Kaiser)