Hello to you on this wonderful day! What have you been up to? I've been a busy bee in my craft room preparing for our February birthdays and Valentine's Day.
I'm excited to share our newest challenge at The Frilly and Funkie Blog! For the next two weeks Zoe will be our hostess with the theme of 'Love is in the Air'! She asks us to create a vintage or shabby chic project with love as the central theme. Think hearts, cupid, love, and romance in whatever color palette your heart desires.
For complete challenge details and tons of inspiration from my amazing teammates just click on the blog link above. The winner will be featured in a guest design spot on The Frilly and Funkie Blog, plus everyone who enters will be placed in a drawing to receive a $25.00 gift certificate to The Funkie Junkie Boutique!
I've had this Mon Amour paper collection from Graphic 45 in my stash since it first came out. It seemed perfect for this challenge. The collection is filled with romantic images, a rich color palette, and gorgeous patterns. The hardest part was deciding which ones to use. It appears my teammates and I think alike, because three of us chose the same paper collection AND the same image!
The papers are layered to form a base for the card. Instead of a floral arrangement I created a bouquet of hearts in honor of Valentine's Day. The image is fussy cut from the paper collection. The vintage image, sentiment, and hearts are popped up with foam tape for added dimension.
Below is a closer look at the layering. The final touches are a bow, rose leaves, and two tiny paper roses, because it just didn't feel quite finished without them.
I hope you're having a great day! Thank you so much for joining me and taking a peek at my card. I also thank you for all of the sweet comments you left for me on my last project. I can't begin tell you how much I treasure hearing from you. Wishing you all things wonderful!
Hugs,
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A gorgeous card indeed Nancy and I love the idea of a bouquet of hearts instead of flowers. It really helps to accentuate that romantic couple. Love it! Jenny x
ReplyDeleteFabulous! Love the twine around the flowery heart bouquet! Such a beautiful card and some lucky recipient will be thrilled with receiving this!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Nancy!! I love all your layered hearts with the small floral topper. So romantic and fabulous!! Glad you pulled those papers out because this is stunning. hugs :)
ReplyDeleteNancy, this is such a gorgeous use of these incredible papers. I love the layering, and the sweet heart bouquet...and that hemp bow is just too fabulous for words! Sooooo gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteNancy, you have layered this paper so perfectly and used the focal image really well. Love this card!
ReplyDeleteOh, what a pretty card, Nancy! Love the cluster of hearts.
ReplyDeleteNancy, it is always such a delight to see your beautiful creations! I love that three of your chose the same images, yet they each are so different in design. Your addition of the tiny roses and the hemp bow (of course!) are fabulous finishing touches to this awesome romantic card. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Nancy, I love how you have layered this gorgeous paper and married it with that perfect sentiment! And although you and some of your team mates used the same paper and image you have all interpreted it in your own wonderful styles. Thanks so much for sharing yours! Deb xo
ReplyDeleteThis card is lovely. How could you not choose this wonderful paper collection for this challenge? The twine and the tiny roses really set it apart.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! The cluster of hearts & twine bundle are a wonderful touch!
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I just so enjoy seeing what you do with these papers! You amaze me every time! Luscious layers and fussy cutting. Love that teine bow with the little rose and the hearts! Fantabulous! Hugz. ~Niki
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