Happy Valentine's Day

  Just wanted to wish all of you a very

Happy Valentine's Day!

 

 I hope your day is filled with lots of love!

 

 

Stamps by DRS Designs:

Heart Drops (255F)

Sweet Valentine's Greeting (257D) 

 

Smiles,

Jennifer



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Lucky To Have You!

Have you seen the new Stamps for St. Patrick's Day and Easter that DRS Designs has recently released?  The card I made for today shows off the new Infinity Shamrock (281E) and the Lucky To Have You Greeting (317E).  Although I've used some of the new St. Patrick's Day stamps here, this isn't necessarily a St. Patrick's Day card.  It's nice when stamps can be versatile like this--It's more bang for your buck!

 

The Infinity Shamrock was colored with the Copic Markers G00, G02, and G05. I layered it with light and dark green cardstock that was cut from Nestability dies, and then set it aside while I worked on my card front.  The card front was created from light green card stock that was stamped with the Splatter Background (855H) and dark green ink. The edges were also distressed for a little definition. A white scalloped border was added to both the top and bottom, and a sheer green ribbon embellished the top.

The card base was made from dark green card stock that was cut to make a note card. The finish card size measures 5" x 3.5". The card front was adhered in place on the card base, and the matted Infinity Shamrock image was adhered on the left-hand side to make it complete.

It's really nice to finally start thinking about making cards for the Spring holidays and moving away from all of the cold Winter ones. Don't you agree?!?!?

Thanks for taking the time to visit today!


Smiles,
Jennifer

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White Valentine

 

The new challenge posted on the DRS Designs blog this week is "White out!" It was definitely a challenge for me since I was working outside my comfort zone. I've seen numerous 'white on white' cards all over Pinterest and have found them very appealing, but until now I never had a real reason to create one. Here is the "White Out" Valentine I created for this challenge, and I have to say, I'm pretty happy with how it turned out!

 

 

The stamped elements on this card are by DRS Designs and include the Interlocking Hearts (247F) and the Sweet Valentine's Day Greeting (257D). The first step in making this was thinking about how I wanted to design the card front.  I rounded the edges of a piece of white cardstock and then stamped the greeting in the lower right corner.  Above it, I added a scalloped border and then hid the seam with white satin ribbon.  I scored 2 lines with my Score-Pal and then masked everything on the bottom half of the card front.  Next, I stamped the upper portion with the Interlocking Hearts. My embellishments are a white satin bow and some heart die cuts that I decorated with a single rhinestone and then adhered with foam tape for dimension.  The card base measures 5.5" x 4.25" and for some additional dimension since the card front was the same color as the base, I adhered the card front with foam tape as well.

 

Have you ever created a 'white on white' card? Now's your chance to do so and try to win from stamps from DRS Designs.  Check out the link above and enter your card to win! 

 

Thanks for stopping by! Have a great day!

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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With A Cherry On Top

This cute Valentine's card I have to share with you today fits the requirements for three challenges! I didn't really plan it that way, but that's how it worked out!

*The layout follows last week's Splitcoast Stampers Sketch Challenge SC524.

*The "Cherries" inspiration photo from this weeks Cupcake Inspirations Challenge was the basis for my card theme. DRS Designs is their sponsor this week and 1 lucky winner will be picked from all the challenge participants to win a $10 store voucher for stamps at DRS Designs online catalog!!!
 

*Finally, the challenge this week on the DRS Designs blog is "So Shapely!" You are to use at least 2 different shapes on your project.  I went with a circle and hearts.

 

Both the Cherry Top Cupcake (463E) and the Sweet Valentine's Greeting (257D) are by DRS Designs.  The image was colored with Copic Markers.  The card front was embossed with a heart embossing folder and then I inked it with pink ink to make the hearts stand out. Then, I randomly added small heart die cuts to some of the embossed hearts and embellished them with a small pearl in the center.  Next, I assembled the rest of the layout as shown. The greeting banner was adhered with foam tape to pop it up for some added dimension.  Finished card size is 4.25" x 5.5."

 

Hope you enjoyed my card today!

Thanks for stopping by!

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

 

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Fill Up On Love

I'm getting ready for Valentine's Day with the new challenge post on the DRS Designs blog this week. The challenge is to show off any project made using "Lovely Hearts!"

 

 This is a 5" x 3.5" note card. I started by embossing the card front with a heart embossing folder. Then I stamped the Fill Up On Love Greeting (240C) and the Love Meter (261D). Both were cut out using Nestability dies and then sponged with light pink ink to create the white frame around them. The Love Meter was colored with Copic markers. The greeting was layered with a scalloped Nestability die and it was embellished with a single heart brad.  I assembled the card as shown and added a sheer red bow embellished with a fabric flower and pink heart brad just below the greeting and then I added two red heart diecuts to finish it off. This was fairly quick to make because of its small size but it turned out rather pretty, wouldn't you agree?

Thanks for stopping by today and have a great weekend!

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Sweet Valentine

 

Hi Everyone! Happy New Year!

This years first challenge on the DRS Designs Blog is to use Stencils. I created this Sweet Valentine for my challenge card utilizing a rectangle Nestibility die as a stencil to shade in and highlight the new Sweet Valentine's Greeting (257D).  

 

 

I stamped and colored the Heart Drops (255F) with Copic Markers to create by own pattern paper. I used the heart embossing folder for the black cardstock in the background and embellished the empty space on the card front with some heart punchies--from the new punches I received for Christmas.  I love how much they really enhance my Valentine cards this year! I placed a pearl in the center of each heart to complete the look. Finished card size is 5.5" x 4.25."  Hope you like it! 

 
Thanks for taking the time to visit today!

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Full of Love

Hi Everyone! 

I hope you're all doing well and that you had a nice holiday. Any big plans for the New Year? My resolution is to be more organized and with that I hope it helps me to stop procrastinating and stay focused! I'm sure this is a resolution that many of us share!

That being said, I am trying to work ahead and I've already started on some Valentine's Day cards using brand new stamps that DRS Designs already has available for purchase. This card features the Valentine's Full of Love Greeting (273F) and the Interlocking Hearts (247F).

 

 

I chose to make the greeting as the focal point of my card. I love all its gorgeous variety! The different styles and sizes of text are really eye catching! To highlight it, I used a Nestability die to cut it out and then I sponged pink ink over the text while it was still in the die. I created my own coordinating pattern paper on the bottom of the card by stamping the Interlocking Hearts stamp repeatedly using red ink on pink card stock. This card was simply embellished it by using a decorative border punch on the red panel and I added several pearls to dress it up. Finished card size is 5.5" x 4.25."

 

I wish you all a very happy and safe New Year! Thanks for stopping by!  

 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Eat, Drink, and be Married!

Once the seasons change over to nicer weather, wedding season begins as well. Right now my calendar is already filling up with wedding showers and this Summer I have 2 weddings and a wedding anniversary party to attend. I'm using DRS Designs new wedding stamps to make my cards ahead of time.  Here's one of them:

I chose to do this in red, black and white to follow the brides color scheme. I started by cutting out a banner from white cardstock and stamped the Silhouette Bride and Groom (026G) in the center. I used Versamark ink to stamp the Love Is Patient Greeting (201H) repeatedly over top of it. Then I matted it with black cardstock and colored the bride's flowers red. Two red brads were added to the left side for a bit more color.

Next, the A2 card base was cut from red cardstock. I stamped Eat, Drink, and be Married Greeting (024F) in the lower right side as shown. The banner was adhered above it, to the left and a small silver bow and silver heart embellishments made it complete.

I hope you've enjoyed today's card. Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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For The Bride and Groom

This week DRS Designs has a color challenge on their blog. It's to use black and white and 1 other color of your choice. I am having a blast with this challenge! Not sure if it's just coincidence or the themes of the cards I've been making lately, but many of them would fit this challenge. Unfortunately, most of them I won't be able to show off until a later date. Good things come to those who wait, right?

One of the best things about this kind of challenge is that regardless of what you pick for your third color, it makes for a really elegant card. Here's a wedding card I made for this challenge using a soft pink for my third color.

I used the new Bride and Groom Silhouette (026G) for my focal image and the upper portion of the To Have and to Hold Greeting (1071G).

Click over to the Challenge post for all the details.  One lucky winner will receive their choice of 2 stamps from DRS Designs online store. Will it be you?

Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Valentine Hearts

Happy Valentines Day!

I'm sending you all a little love with this Valentine I made with stamps from DRS Designs:
Heart Drops (344K)

Scattered Hearts (978F)

One Line Valentine Greeting (996D)

Thanks for stopping by and have a wonderful weekend! 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Two Loving Hearts

You know the song, "First comes love, then comes marriage, then comes the baby in the baby carriage!" Well, that last event is exactly why I haven't posted since January 1st.

Alexander John, our second son, was born on January 3rd, weighing 6 pounds 13 ounces and 20 inches long. Big brother Anthony is proud yet very curious and is adjusting fairly well.  Despite this latest change in our home, I'm eager to get back into a routine and get back to some me time. Luckily, I was able to get some alone time earlier this week and create a wedding card for the Love and Marriage challenge over at DRS Designs.

I used the Silhouette Love Heart (213D) for my focal image, stamping it twice so that the images overlap and I carefully cut them out.  I did this for the symbolism that two become one in marriage.  I adhered them with foam tape for some dimension on red carstock that was die cut with a Nestability Label die.  I created a horizontal panel to show off the sentiment using "Congratulations" from the Ribbon and Curls New Baby Greeting (111G).  Three small, white pearls and some twine tied in a bow embellished this panel nicely.  The card front was made with plain white cardstock that I decorated up a bit with a border punch and I added a pink layer that was embossed with a hearts embossing folder.  Finished cart size is 5.5" x 4.25."

Well, that's about it for me today. Stay warm my friends!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Happy Anniversary

Oh my how time is just flying by! I can't believe another Thursday is upon us already! However, after a stressful week, I'm also grateful since I have this weekend off and I'm really looking forward to it!

So since it's Thursday that means I have another challenge card to share with you. This week's challenge on the DRS Designs Blog is called "So Charming." You must use a charm on your card this week and this Anniversary card is my challenge entry.

The Changing Love Greeting (574H) was stamped in Real Red on white cardstock. I used a decorative border punch to decorate the top and bottom edges of it. Lots and lots of pearls were added to the top. I added red ribbon tied in a knot and threaded red and white twine through the knot to hold my charm at the bottom. The pink layer I used for the card front was embossed with hearts except for the lower half inch. I used my Score-Pal to add a line to separate the hearts from the bottom of the card and stamped "Happy Anniversary" in the empty space to the right. A red rhinestone was placed on either side of it.  The card front was attached to a red A2 cardstock base.

DRS Designs is giving away a great prize this week.  Run over and check out all the details. We'd love to see what you create! 

Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Stacked Love

Hi Everyone! 
Since Valentine's Day is today, I think it's only appropriate that I share a Valentine's Day card with you. Today's card was also created for DRS Designs very own Blog challenge. The current theme is to use the word "Love" somewhere on your card. Run over and check it out.  This contest is open until February 20th, so you still have a lot of time to enter...and win! 

The layout I used is from last week's sketch challenge on the 365 Cards Blog, and I've used the following stamps from DRS Designs to create it:

Stacked Love (980H)

One Line Valentine Greeting (996D)

Large Original Plaid (641P).

The Stacked Love was colored with Copic Markers and I sponged pink ink around it while it was in a Nestabilities die. Doesn't the background paper look like it's store bought?  I repeatedly stamped the Large Original Plaid on smooth pink cardstock using red ink.  I'm not sure how I was able to get the lines so straight.  I didn't even use my Stamp-A-Ma-Jig! I love the look so much that I've even kept the scraps that I trimmed off to use on another card.  They'd make a great border to decorate the inside of a card like this to match!

 I'm also trying to spread the word about DRS Designs 20th Anniversary Celebration. They are celebrating by giving away stamps--lots of them!!! This contest begins in just one week!!! So mark your calendar and check the DRS Designs Blog to see how you can win a great prize package!

I hope your Valentine's Day is wonderful!!

Smiles,

Jennifer 

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Loving Triple Hearts

With Valentine's Day right around the corner I've been stamping a lot of hearts lately, and with the challenge on the DRS Designs Blog being the word "Love" my challenge card is no exception.

The background was stamped with the Heart Drops (344K) and the Interlocking Heart Background (808H). The goofy Three Happy Hearts stamp (189H) used as my focal point and was colored with Copic Markers. The sentiment tag was stamped with "I Love You" (608B) and embellished with a red heart brad.

I couldn't resist adding a little diamond glaze to their eyes to make them realistic--or does it make them a even more goofy?!?!  LOL!

Hope you enjoyed seeing it!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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Fall In Chocolate!

Do you ever get so excited after seeing a sketch that it inspires you immediately? That's what happened when I saw this sketch challenge (SC421) last week on SCS. 

I sat right down and used it to draw up my card in my sketch notebook and then later I was able to whip up this card and everything fell right into place!

I used the Fall into Chocolate Greeting (338F) from DRS Designs as my focal point. Isn't this funny? Who wouldn't want to fall in chocolate? Yum! I colored the hearts and the little chocolate chips with Copic Markers. Then I used Vintage Sepia Versafine to stamp the Giant Chocolate Chip (195D) over the greeting.

I stamped the Chocolate Chip Background (361H) for the vertical panel and decorated it with a pink and red banner tied with twine as seen in The sketch. Three little heart brads were the final embellishment and the card front was adhered to a dark brown cardstock base that measures A2 size.  

Happy Monday to you all! I hope your week is off to a great start!
Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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Hogs and Kisses Valentine

Wow, It's Thursday again already! The weeks are flying by and we're almost to the end of January.  Can you believe it? Now, it's time for another challenge on the DRS Designs blog and the new theme is ...Pigs! 

I created this fun Valentine last night and chose to use the Pig in Puddle (374F) image. I colored it with Copic Markers.  I stamped the background using the Checkerboard Background stamp (342P), and embossed the vertical panel with the Heart Blocks Cuttlebug Embossing Folder.  I added decorative trim using an EK Success border punch and embellished it with some pink and white twine.  The sentiment is the newly released "Hogs and Kisses" greeting (785B).  I added a brown brad to each side and adhered it using foam tape so that it popped up above the image.

DRS Designs is giving away a your choice of 2 stamps for FREE! Won't you play along? Check out all the details HERE and link your card for a chance to win! Good Luck!

Thanks for stopping by!

Smiles,
Jennifer

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Love You More Valentine

I've started to make my Valentine's Day cards, have you?  

Here's a fairly quick and simple one I whipped up this past weekend.  I love that it didn't require any coloring! Don't get me wrong, I LOVE to color, but I'm pretty certain I've never made a card like this before! 
All of the stamps I used are by DRS Designs:
Interlocking Heart Background (808H)

3" Giga Heart Circle (273L)

Dotted Heart (770D)
Love You More Greeting (796B)

The background is made up of 3 different panels.  The top was simply stamped with the Interlocking Heart Background.  The bottom was embossed with the Heart Embossing Folder from Bringing Crafts-Too You.  The seam between them was layered with red and pink cardstock embellished with a white satin ribbon  which was tied in a knot.  

I used SU!'s Real Red for all of the stamping, except for the sentiment which was stamped in Onyx Black Versafine. The Dotted Heart was stamped twice--once in the center of the Giga Heart Circle and then again on pink cardstock.  I then paper pieced it in the center as shown.  The layered and stamped image in the center was adhered with foam tape for added dimension.  The card front was adhered to an A2 red cardstock base. 

I think I've inspired myself to create more non-colored cards with this one.  Hope you like it as much as I do!   
Thanks for stopping by! 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Heart Stem Rose

DRS Designs is starting off the New Year just right...with new stamps!  Check them all out HERE! If you make Valentine's Day cards, cards for Winter Wishes, or even some masculine cards then this release is for you.  I'll be sharing a card for each of these occasions very soon and today I'm sharing my Valentine's Day card.  

 I know this almost looks like a Christmas card, but I love red and olive colors together.  I've used the Heart Stem Rose (789G) and the Love You More Greeting (796B) on this card. Both are brand new. I colored the image with Copic Markers. It's so elegant and can be used for many different types of cards. I've got many ideas in my head for it!

Don't forget about DRS Designs Torn Paper Challenge.  Only a few days left to enter and there's a great prize up for grabs. Check it out and play along to win!

Hope your weekend is full of lots of stamping fun! 

Thanks for visiting. 

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Hogs and Kisses

Happy New Year! 
I hope you've all had a wonderful holiday! I've taken a small break from all things crafty to spend more time with family over the holidays. But now, I'm eager to get back into the swing of things.  During my break I received some new dies and stamping supplies, and fresh batch of rubber was just the icing on the cake! Nothing gets me in the mood to stamp like new stuff! 

I'm having a blast creating cards with stamps that DRS Designs is releasing this Saturday, January 5th. The "Hogs and Kisses" sentiment (785B) I've used here is part of this release.  It goes so well with this Cupig image (607G) and the stamped Interlocking Heart Background (808H). All together they make an adorable Valentine's Day card!

Have a great day!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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Love You More

Hi Friends! Happy holidays to you! 

I hope you had a very Merry Christmas!  Christmas for us was wonderful!  We were blessed to have 4 separate family parties to attend which were full of all our loved ones, great food, and wonderful holiday spirit! Anthony is now 18 months old (I just can't believe it!!) and he might not understand what Christmas is all about just yet, but with all of the gifts he received, he's a pro at opening wrapped gifts! It was such a joy to see him so excited and I know this is just the beginning! I struggled for weeks trying to get him to cooperate for my family Christmas cards and at the first family party it took about 30 of us chanting his name to get this one.  He sure doesn't look 18 months in this picture does he?!?!   

 Now that the Christmas holiday is over I'm slowly getting back to stamping and blogging.  DRS Designs is gearing up for their next release (January 5th) and the card I'm showing off is a little sneak peek of what's to come. 

I created a Clean and Simple card using this week's sketch challenge from the 365 Cards Challenge blog for my inspiration. Play along for a chance to win a prize toward free stamps from DRS Designs.

I stamped the Interlocking Heart Background (808H) to create the patterned paper. The sentiment will be available for purchase next Saturday January 5th.

Stay tuned to my blog this week to see more of DRS Designs new stamps. 

Have a safe and wonderful New Years!

Smiles,

Jennifer

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