Wednesday, December 26, 2018

Papertrey Ink Blog Hop Dec. 2018

Hello friends.  Playing along with this month's blog hop at Papertrey Ink where the inspiration photo has me thinking love, romance, and Valentine's Day.


I was inspired by the hearts and embroidered flowers and dug out an oldie but a goody set called Embroidered Blooms and came up with this multi layered card:


I started with a piece of Sweet Blush Bitty Big DSP layered onto a white card base, and then added another white layer die cut from the Mix & Mat: Hearts die.  Next I die cut 2 of the Stitched Primitive Heart dies...one in Sweet Blush that I stitched with white crochet thread, and a white one that I stamped with the Embroidered Blooms set.  I also die cut some leaves with Simply Chartreuse Bitty Big DSP using the die from the Songbirds set and also had to add one the new Delicates die cuts using vellum.  For my sentiment I just used the "Love" die that comes with the Bold Borders: Love and stacked 3 of them together and then added WOS for a little bit of sparkle before adhering to my card.


I finished with a few pearls for my flower centers and some iridescent sequins, and now I have my first Valentine card done!!

Can't wait to see how everyone else was inspired by the lovely photo!  You can check it out and play along right HERE.

Thanks for stopping by today ... I love it when you do!


18 comments:

Lisa Elton said...

This is feminine and lovely Marcia! Those polka dot leaves are as sweet as they can be!

Patti said...

I must say "ditto" to everything Lisa said. Every perfect little detail you added is lovely!

adele holcomb said...

What an exceptionally pretty card this made!

Melanie Ann MacKenzie said...

Marcia my dear girl you have outdone yourself. How very lovely with all your scrumptious layers. Well done you! Cheers.

Julia Aston said...

Love the soft colors you used Marcia - we used the same background die today! your layered sewn hearts are so pretty with the stampings!

Mac Mable said...

Such a pretty inspiration photo and such a beautiful card you've made. The layout is fabulous and the stamping is wonderful x.

Linda said...

Marcia, this is so full of love with all of your hearts and beautiful layers. Beautiful card my friend.

Bonnie said...

This is so lovely and romantic, Marcia! Love those soft pinks!

Betty Wright said...

Marcia, this is beautiful! Love the soft shades and detailing! Hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas! Sending Blessings for a Wonderful New Year!

Helen F. said...

WOW Marcia! Your card is so beautifully designed! Luscious layers and soft pinks ~ so so lovely!

Greta said...

Incredibly sweet card, Marcia! I love the stitched hearts--may need those!

Karen said...

Love that you stitched one of the hearts and not the other---great design. And I love that Mix and Mat: Hearts die---how did I miss that one? Lovely card.

Nancy G said...

Marcia, this is so lovely! I love the softness and the stitching is a beautiful touch!

Vikki H said...

Well, perfection achieved! Love this sweet, sweet interpretation of the photo! and you may have put the primitive heart dies out of stock.

Ros Crawford said...

It's gorgeous!! Loving the stitching there too!

Birgit said...

This is so gorgeous Marcia! I still enjoy using that pretty stitched set and your card has inspired me to pull it out and give it some love. Beautifully done my friend!

Marybeth said...

Marcia your card is gorgeous! Makes me want to go shopping for many of the dies I don’t. Love the layers! Merry Christmas

Anita in France said...

Gosh, this is gorgeous, Marcia ... soft, dreamy, feminine ... lovely layers and such delicious details! Hugs, Anita :)