Dec 30 2008
Doodlin’ Love
Hello! I’m thinking ahead to Valentines so I thought I’d get a few made in case my friends at work need a little something. I’ve always enjoyed sending Valentines. I only have one sweetie but I think it’s a nice time to let anyone know how special they are to you.
This sweet little heart is from Stampin’ Up!’s retired Doodle That set. I think it’s just as cute now as when it was brand new. I colored it with my Prismacolor markers and accented it with a gold flower brad which I ordered from the Paper Wishes catalog. The sentiment is from another retired SU! set — Love Matters.
This card size is 7 3/4″ x 3 3/4″. I have envelopes this size so now and then I like to make a card to fit, and the design seemed suited to a tall, narrow card.
About the Cuttlebug embossing: In order to fully emboss the long, white panel I inserted the paper in the folder as far as it would go, and embossed through the Cuttlebug. Then I turned the paper around and embossed the other end. I was able to match up the pattern just fine.
I hope you enjoyed this card. It’s one of my favorites, but so very simple. Have a wonderful day!
- Stamps: Doodle That, Love Matters (both retired Stampin’ Up!)
- Paper: Purely Pomegranate, Whisper White, Neenah Classic Solar White, gold mirror metallic
- Ink: Palette Noir, Prismacolor markers for coloring
- Accessories: Offray ribbon, brads, Spellbinders scallop circle die, Scotch brand foam mounting tape
This card is stunning, love the simplicity.
I can see why this is one of your favorites - it’s so very pretty!
It’s about time I let you in on a little secret. I’m in love. Head over heels, doing cartwheels in love. With your card. A adore the gold scalloped circle, the heart of course and the stamped ribbon with green shading. Thank you for the tip on how to emboss the longer pieces. Your choice in sentiments is perfect!
Leslie, so pretty and elegant all at the same time. TFS.
Exquisite!
Stunning! This card has got to be one of my favorites as well!
It’s very pretty! Very graceful and stylish card.
Helena
This is such a beautiful card!! Love the layout and the very pretty ribbon! TFS
oh! I love this one! How pretty - I want the nesty thingys! I’m returning one of my christmas gifts and getting some!
Oh, I love that ribbon! The gold mirror paper is a wonderful accent, and your coloring makes that heart look very puffy. Do you use anything to blend the ink? Did you see Ellen’s tip about the CB embossing folders that have a directional image? Here’s the link (scroll down to the photo of the CB folder): http://ellenhutson.typepad.com/in_touch/2008/12/copic-various-ink-techniques.html Her red bird ornaments are very cute too. Linda
This is just stunning. I just love the colors and the layout. Thanks for a creative and inspiring card.
Beautiful Leslie! This card just “POPS OUT AT YOU!” Very elegant! I hope you and yours have had the BESTEST of Holidays
Leslie, this is absolutely gorgeous!
Beautiful card.
Gosh, I have that heart stamp, ribbon (I think we bought together on one of our Joanne’s playdates), CB folder, Nestie, but would have never come up with such a beautiful and creative card. I love the layout, skinny format and gold scallopes layer. TFS
Oooh, Leslie, this is beautiful! The gold is just right. I like to send Valentines to friends and family, too. My mom always did. TFS! -Lori
Thanks for sharing about the paper….I love Prismacolor pencils and have thought about purchasing the pens……I just cannot afford Copics, no matter HOW I try to justify them in my mind. I love this card as well….Anna Griffin florals are so elegant….and your interpretation is gorgeous.
wow your valentine card is so elegant, love it
So very pretty Leslie and I love that ribbon….perfect for this card!!
I love this! Great card!
Gorgeous card…such a pretty ribbon! Have a very Happy New Year!
Love this Leslie! The brad is fabulous and the long and tall card is so perfect. Love the ribbon!
Great card!
Thank you for the embossing folder tip. I’ll try it later today.
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Oh this is wonderful!! I love that ribbon… I HAVE that ribbon and have never used it. The embossed swiss dots are a perfect backdrop for it. And the scalloped circles using that gold mirrored metallic paper are gorgeous. Love this, Leslie!
Such a cute and pretty card. The swiss dots folder always reminds me of some dresses I had when I was growing up-I always liked the nubby texture of the material. tfs
so very pretty! I love your gold accents!
Your Valentine is beautiful, Leslie!! I love your embossing, pretty ribbon, flower brad, and your image is colored so beautifully!! I love the shiny gold scalloped circle as well!! It really sets off your image panel!!
love the elegant look of the card, thanks so much for sharing. Blessings Renee
So gentle! I love the CB background! Thank you for sharing the tip, Leslie! And the ribbon is so beautiful! Really love your coloring!
Happy New Year to you and your family Leslie!
SUCH a pretty card!!! I LOVE your white on white layers, and your colored heart is so rich and yummy — wouldn’t you know I JUST sold that set!!! The mirrored layer makes it all POP and adds such a richness and I LOVE that ribbon — I’ve had it in 2 colors and haven’t used it in ages. Thanks for the reminder!!! A BEAUTIFUL valentine!!!
this is one of two cards i’ve been saving on my reader, because i just HAD to get over here to tell you how much I LOVE them. THis is a totally incredible card Leslie.