After crafting for Valentine's Day for several weeks, the big day is finally here. Some gifts were mailed directly from the company to the grandchildren in Wisconsin, but the little girls who are here will get their valentine cards and goodies today. They're happiest when the gifts are identical--a different color for each is fine, but they all like the same things. I suppose that will change as they get older, but it makes things easier (usually) for now.
Despite the weather (the high temperature today is supposed to be 12°), we decided some time ago to celebrate Valentine's Day with a short road trip to Skaneateles Lake. We have reservations for lunch at an Italian restaurant recommended by several friends, and will make a stop at our favorite Amish market on the way home.
I do have four valentines left to share today, one of which I'm entering in the CASology challenge: Sweetheart.
First off, the valentine for Skylar. Several months ago, she was in my craft room and saw my collection of Copic markers. She wanted to watch me color something, so I pulled out one of these balloons that I had already stamped. We colored most of it, and then I put it aside. I added the shiny hearts and the sentiment to make it a valentine for her.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Neenah, Blueberry Sky (PTI)
Stencil: Rectangular Masking (Taylored Expressions)
Stamp: Up in the Air (MFT)
All the images were fussy cut.
Next up, another little bear valentine, with lots of sparkle thanks to some glimmer spray.
I ink blended some paper and then die cut the heart and used the Quilted Hearts embossing folder once again.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Neenah, Hibiscus Pink (PTI), silver embossed (Michael's)
Stamps: Sentiment Suite: Love (The Greetery), Bear Hugs (The Stamp Market)
Dies: Nested Hearts (Spellbinders), Sentiment Suite Basics (The Greetery), Bear Hugs (TSM)
I had stamped three versions of this background stamp from Simon Says on different papers, thinking I'd use some different mediums to color them. This one was stamped on pale pink paper and colored with Copics. The paper isn't necessarily Copic-friendly, but it worked out pretty well.
Card Supplies:
Cardstock: Sweet Blush (PTI), Doll Pink (SS)
Stamp: Heart to Heart Background (SS), Sentiment Suite: Love (The Greetery)
Dies: Stitched Rectangles (SS), Sentiment Suite: Basics (The Greetery)
Lastly, a valentine for the seventh grader I see twice a week after school. I've been working with her in a couple different settings since she was in fourth grade. She's now on a full scholarship to an all girl's Catholic high school here, and doing extremely well! Coming from the Rochester City Schools which struggle at every level, her success is a testament to a work ethic that is unsurpassed. In addition, she could not be a sweeter person.
Here's a look at the inside of the card. I can't list the supplies since everything I used came out of the "already cut or stash" folders. The sentiment and banner are from The Greetery's Sentiment Suite series.
Hope your day is LOVEly!!!
