Showing posts with label valentine card. Show all posts
Showing posts with label valentine card. Show all posts

9.2.26

Reluctant Love

Dia daoibh!

I had two glorious days off before the next stretch of night shifts kicks in. Plenty of time, I told myself, to relax and watch a movie or two on Netflix. Simple plan. Foolproof. Except I never actually made it to the end of either film. With AuDHD, my attention wandered off halfway through, lost interest completely, and decided that staring into space was suddenly a much higher priority. And yet, both movies now live rent free in my head for the next few days. I cannot tell you how they end, but I can replay random scenes at 3am like a broken jukebox on shuffle. Absolute magic.

Anyway. Onto the card.


I used the Reluctant Love Pissy Kitty stamp set from the Unity Stamp Company and I am completely smitten. Pissy Ktty cat says everything that does not need to be said out loud. Mildly unimpressed, slightly dramatic, and full of personality. I love these stamps so much I can already see overtime shifts in my future just to cover the postage! I coloured with Promarkers and kept the card pretty CAS with a white background. I finished it off with a bit of baker’s twine, because even a card with attitude likes to look like it made an effort.

A few challenges:
Dream Factory - #146 - Love Actually
A Cut Above - Die Cut Challenge Blog - February Challenge- Anything Goes
We Love Stamping - February - Hearts (option: Anything Goes)
Two Old Bats Halloween Challenge - Febuary - Anything Halloween:
Cupcake Inspirations #634 - Theme - Love is in the air

In conclusion, two days off very well spent. No movies finished. One alternative Valentine card completed. One pissy cat stamped in permanent ink, my own cats supervising from across the room like a very judgemental focus group, and me calling it productivity. Balance has not only been restored, it has been officially approved.

Sláinte,
Wendy R. 💖

7.2.26

Cupid with a Sprinkle of Sparkle

Dia daoibh!

February is that short, chaotic month where Cupid is clearly on a trial shift. He swoops in, fires a few arrows, dumps hearts absolutely everywhere, and clocks out again before HR can find him. Short month. Big attitude.

That made it a perfect match for challenge #2 over at the HQFCB. As always, anything fantasy goes... wings, magic, whimsy, and a healthy suspension of reality are all welcome here.

For my card, I reached for a Cupid stamp from Sweet November Stamps and coloured him up with Promarkers. I kept the design very CAS, and letting Cupid do the heavy lifting. A light sprinkle of glitter on his wings adds just enough sparkle, and a touch of Glossy Accents finishes it off with shine right where it matters. The cloud die cuts and Cupid himself are popped up on foam pads, so they’re floating about like they own the place. All very dreamy. All very February.

A few challenges:
CAS on Friday #327  Anything Goes
C.R.A.F.T. #773  Love/Anything Goes 
I Love Promarkers #600 Anything Goes or Love and Romance
Passion For Markers Challenge #823 - Add Some Red
Festive Friday #FF0202 - Valentine's Day

A quick burst of fantasy fun, a little sparkle, and thankfully no arrows aimed in my direction this time. I’ll happily take that win.

Sláinte,
Wendy R. 💖

7.2.25

Love, Dragons, and a Hint of Glitter: A Valentine's Adventure

Valentine's Day is upon us, and the world has turned pink and red — even the dragons at the Game of Thrones experience in Northern Ireland would feel right at home! In the spirit of this love-filled season, I've crafted a Valentine's card using the "Dragon Love" stamp and die set from Avery Elle (hoarding this beauty since forever). I colored the dragon and hearts with Promarkers — because even dragons need a makeover sometimes. If you're curious, you can find my Promarker recipes linked at the top of my blog. Who knew coloring could be so deliciously fun?  ... The "xoxo" die-cut is layered and glittered to perfection, and the wee hearts are highlighted with Ranger glossy accents for an extra touch of magic.


A special shoutout to the talented designers of the CAS on Friday blog who inspire us with their beautiful work. Your creativity is as boundless as a dragon's wingspan, and your designs bring our paper fantasies to life. The current challenge is 'Valentine', so make sure to get your creations liked! 

As I wander past shops bursting with heart-shaped everything, I can't help but giggle at the Easter eggs already on display. Added calories and it's not even April yet! Guess we're getting a head start on the holiday indulgence.

Card challenges I'm enteringing:

Whether you're spending Valentine's Day with someone special or just enjoying your own fabulous company, remember to spread love and glitter like confetti — because why not leave a little sparkle in your wake?.

May your day be filled with love, laughter, and just the right amount of chocolate (or dragon fire, if that's your thing). 

xoxo

Wendy R.

17.2.18

Hugs & Kisses

Hi Peeps
So I was on a roll with the Valentine cards :)
Here's my card:


Die heart is cut x 3 and layered to build dimension - Simon Says Stamp clipping heart die.
Sentiment is cut with the Silhouette Cameo and glossed with glossy accents.

Onto a few challenges so:
Little Red Wagon #430 - Love
Simon Says Wednesday - Die Cut
Watercooler Wednesday Challenges #157 - Occasions
Words 2 Craft By #50 - Blizzard of Kisses
Die Cuttin' Divas #356 - Valentine's Day

Thank You for stopping by!

XoXo

Hi Peeps

One of the last Valentine cards:


Die heart is cut x 3 and layered to build dimension - My Favourite Things Abstract Heart Die.
Sentiment is cut with the Silhouette Cameo and glossed with glossy accents. I love using glossy accent on sentiment die-cuts 'cause it really makes people think wow, you made that??!

Onto a few challenges:
As You Like It Challenge - Favourite Way To Add A Sentiment 
Daisy Chain Challenges #16 - Add a Heart
Craftaholics R Us #7 - Use Red on Your Card
Crafty Gals Corner #159 -  Add a Heart 
Crafting By Designs - Valentine


Thank You for stopping by!

12.2.18

Sending Love

Hi Peeps
My card for today:



Heart rosettes are created with the Waffle Flower heart rosette die. Embellished with self adhesive gems.
Sentiment is from Hero Arts Stamp & Cut - Love. Embellished with clear gloss.

Onto a few challenges:
Cute Card Thursday W,C5 #516 Love
Moving along with the Times #64 Love - Valentines, Wedding, Engagement etc
Aud Sentiments Challenge #196 Valentine Or Love Sentiment
Craft Rocket Challenges #45 Feb- Love
Color Throwdown #479 - Always color inspiration:



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