For today’s handmade card, I feature a technique I used for one of my many Christmas cards. (See that post by clicking here.)
I use strips/scraps of Designer Series Paper as a focal point to create a Valentine card. Find the die cuts and sentiment in Stampin’ Up!’s Hearts of Elegance Bundle, some of the Online Exclusive offerings. This bundle offers a variety of heart-shaped dies and sentiments for creating a variety of Valentine and love-themed cards.
Measurements and Details
Cherry Cobbler card stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Basic White card stock panel measuring 5 x 3 3/4. Die cut heart first. Then emboss the panel with the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder.
Basic White card stock panel measuring 4 3/4 x 3 1/2. Layer 1/2-inch strips of the Marbled Elegance Designer Series Paper and Gold Foil Sheets on this panel. Tip: I use the lines on the Grid Paper to ensure the lines are straight.
Pop up with die cut and embossed panel on the sheet from above.
Add all to Cherry Cobbler card base.
Heat emboss the “xoxo” sentiment with gold on Cherry Cobbler card stock and die cut with heart.
Add the heart above and another heart die cut with Gold Foil Sheets to card front.
Cherry Cobbler & Gold 1/4-inch Satin Ribbon
Adhesive-Backed Heart Sequins
See these blog posts that showcase the Hearts of Elegance Bundle:
Welcome to Team Stamp It’s January Blog Hop! Thanks so much for joining us. This month, we feature Valentine card and project ideas. Visit all of the blogs on the hop and leave a comment. You could win a Confetti Birthday Card Kit. See a list of participating blogs at the end of this post. You’ll find lots of paper crafting inspiration.
Most Adored Treat Box
My project is a cute DIY Valentine treat box. I modeled it after the sample found on page 3 of Stampin’ Up!’s January-April 2024 Mini Catalog. I filled the treat package with a box of Conversation Hearts, but it’s large enough to hold a variety of snacks and/or small gift items. Can you see other uses for these fun boxes? Wedding favors? Shower favors?
Be sure to watch the video below to see how this project comes together. I give step-by-step directions from my craft room in Mesa, Arizona.
Here are a few details to get you started:
The base is the Envelope Treat Boxes. Before putting the box together, trim off one end.
Most Adored 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper measuring 3 x 8. Scored at 2, 3, 5 1/4, and 6 1/4
Circle die cut with Stylish Shapes Dies with Vellum Cardstock.
Gold Foil heart die cut with the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder.
Gold and Vanilla Satin Ribbon (approximately 15 inches)
Festive Pearls (Gold)
The Most Adored 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper can be selected free during Stampiin’ Up!’ SaleABration promotion with a $50 order (before tax and shipping). This gorgeous patterned paper has gold foil images on one side and Real Red and Flirty Flamingo colors on the other side. SaleABration runs through February 29, 2024. Click here to view the brochure to see which other items you can earn free with qualifying purchases.
Most Adored Treat Box Video
Thanks so much for visiting the blog hop today. Follow the other blogs and comment for a chance to win a free card kit.
With my Christmas card projects behind me, I’m ready to start crafting for the next holiday: Valentine’s Day! And, I’m using some brand-new products from Stampin’ Up! Look for them in the January-April 2024 Mini Catalog that launches Thursday, January 4, 2024.
These cards all have one product in common: the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder. Be sure to watch the video below. From my craft room in Mesa, Arizona, I show you how cool this embossing folder and coordinating dies are. This combo offers so many options and choices. This post also shows a total of five card samples.
Adoring Hearts Card Samples
See these details about the card featured at the top:
Flirty Flamingo Card Stock base measuring 8 1/2 x 5 1/2, scored and folded at 4 1/4
Real Red Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 4, embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder (Earn this folder — and the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set — free during SaleABration with an order of $100 or more before tax and shipping. SaleABration runs January 4, 2024, through February 29, 2024.)
Basic White Card Stock panel measuring 5 1/4 x 1 3/4, embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder
Five various hearts in Real Red and Flirty Flamingo die cut and embossed with the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder
Real Red ribbon (18 inches), wrapped around and tied in a bow (ribbon from the Real Red and Burlap Combo Pack)
Rainbow Adhesive-Backed Dots (new in January-April 2024 Mini Catalog)
Most Adored 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper (Choose this paper as your free gift when making a purchase of $50 or more before tax and shipping during Stampin’ Up!’s SaleABration promotion.)
Basic White Card Stock Embossed with the Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder. Earn this folder — and the Softly Sophisticated Stamp Set — free during SaleABration with an order of $100 or more before tax and shipping.)
Flirty Flamingo heart die cut and embossed with the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blends
Basic White, Basic Embossing
Real Red Card Stock base
Basic White panel embossed with Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels colored with Real Red Stampin’ Blends
Love this easy layout below using:
Real Red Card Stock layer embossed with Softly Sophisticated Embossing Folder
Circle Sayings Bundle
Mostly Adored 12 x 12 Specialty Designer Series Paper
Real Red Card Stock heart die cut and embossing with Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder
Iridescent Pearl Basic Jewels
How about this next one using the negative from the Adoring Hearts Hybrid Embossing Folder, a sheet of Most Adored DSP, and sentiment from Country Bouquet.
Adoring Hearts Card Samples Video
Thanks so much for visiting my blog today. I hope you enjoyed these cards. They are quick and easy to create, but super cute.
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