Sunday, February 8, 2026

Freshly Made Sketches #722

Hello friends.  Playing along with the gals over at the Freshly Made Sketches Challenge where Kim has come up with a wonderful sketch...

Whenever I see a card with strips of different widths cardstock, I think of Laura Bassen and her "strippen it up" cards, and this sketch definitely made me think of that!  I came up with a very CAS card using Kim's sketch...


I started with an embossed background using SB's Heart Blooms ef and then added my 3 strips of pink, red, & pink cardstock.


Next I die cut the red heart from The Greetery's Coquette Hearts die and then embossed with the coordinating embossing folder and added the Filigree Heart die cut on top of the heart.  I also embossed the sentiment in white from The Greetery's Simple Valentine Mini Sentiments and then added a bow using The Greetery's Regency Bow No. 1 at the top of the heart.  A pink gem (PFS) was also added to the center of the bow.  VERY CAS and I love the way it turned out.

Check out all the beautiful cards from the talented DT and then play along right HERE.  This challenge is open till Monday, Feb. 8th @ 3:00PM.

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



15 comments:

I Card Everyone said...

Marcia, I wondered if those hearts would come home to roost in your loving nest! Just gorgeous from the first embossed heart to the last teensy strip of pink!
=]

Kim S said...

What a wonderful use of the sketch! I love your embossing in the background and you have really showcased that gorgeous heart! Thank you for playing along with us at Freshly Made Sketches.

TK said...

Oh My! This is wonderful, Marcia, I adore the ef and heart! Amazing card

Bonnie said...

You jumped on those gorgeous heart dies and embossing folder quickly, my friend. I'm jealous! They made such a beautiful, elegant card! Your take on this sketch is fantastic and I won't be surprised when it's a winner!

Leslie Miller said...

Your card is so very pretty with the embossing and, ohhh, that Regency Bow No. 1! The sketch is a classic and your touch with the beautiful dies and embossing made it extra special!

donna mikasa said...

Marcia this reminds me of a See's candy box during Valentine's Day! A gorgeous velvet heart atop a box of chocolates! The embossing is gorgeous too! Thanks for joining us at FMS this week!

Jen Timko said...

What a treat this is! Gorgeous combination of textures and products. Thanks for joining us this week at FMS!

Lisa Elton said...

This is and elegant Valentine as just as pretty as it can be!

Amy O said...

The embossing on this is gorgeous! What a pretty card! Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

Jeanne H said...

Yes, your card is wonderful...so beautiful with that embossing folder. Now I need that! lol

LeAnne said...

This is so pretty...I am in love with those heart dies!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

LOVE that embossing folder and that wonderful layered heart as the star of your card. Really simple and really beautiful. Great take on the sketch!

JoAnn said...

Gorgeous card Marcia. Love the embossed red heart and embossed background -so pretty. Perfect take on the sketch. I agree with Bonnie - this looks like a winner to me.

Birgit said...

Just as sweet as can be! It looks like a box of chocolates just waiting to be opened. Adorable!!!

Bobby said...

The lacy edge and beautiful bow took your heart into the stratosphere, Marcia. This is such a gorgeous card, my friend!