Showing posts with label St. Valentine's Day. Show all posts
Showing posts with label St. Valentine's Day. Show all posts

Wednesday, February 4, 2026

Paper Funday Challenge #84 - February 2026

Hello Friends!  It's time for a new challenge month at The Paper Funday Challenge Blog, with a theme of Always Anything Goes.  The optional twist this month is: Pastel Colors and our amazingly generous sponsors are Pretty Pink Posh and Lawn Fawn.

For my design team project, I've used the optional twist of Pastel Colors to create a Valentine's Card for my Daughter-in-law.  She loves those old farm trucks, so this card is definitely her style.


The image is from a package of farmhouse style stickers I purchased on Amazon a few years back, and recently found in my stash.  They make the cutest Valentine's Day/Spring cards because the color palette is all pastel colors.  This card was a quick and easy make and the stickers are perfect for when you're short on time or the mojo has taken a walk-about.

As I stated in my post on Monday, I'm continuing my quest of using what I have and shopping my stash.  I have so much that is tucked away, never been used and/or forgotten about.  I'll admit though, all the new Spring Releases are tempting me something awful, but I must resist LOL!


I've cut all the layers using nesting stitched dies from Kat Scrappiness, adhered the peel and stick image to the white panel and adhered all to the card base.  The sentiment is from a Simon Says Stamp Set, and stamped on a scalloped stitched nesting die, then popped on foam pads.  

To finish the design, I've added flat iridescent sequins from Pretty Pink Posh.  The team and I hope you'll stop by and join in the fun this month.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Fab 'n Funky

Thursday, January 15, 2026

The Classic Design Challenge #01-2026 - Jan/Feb '26

Hello Friends and Welcome Back.  It's time for a new challenge month at The Classic Design Challenge Blog and our generous sponsor this month is Pattie's Creations and the optional Twist this month is: Use Circles. For my team project, I've went with a Valentine's Day theme, and colored the Hearts and Flowers Digital Stamp from Pattie's.


I've colored the image using Copic Alcohol Markers, the patterned paper is from the "Blush and Mint" 6x6 paper pad by Recollections, the sentiment is from the "Friendship Greetings" Stamp Set by Kat Scrappiness.


I've die cut the focal image using a nesting circle die from Kat Scrappiness. Lastly, I've added flat backed holographic sequins from Pretty Pink Posh and added Wink of Stella to the pink hearts.  The sentiment has been heat embossed and popped on foam pads, as well as the focal image.

I hope you'll pop over to the challenge and see what my teamies have created using images so generously provided by Pattie's Creations, and we hope you'll play along too!

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna  

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Tuesday, January 23, 2024

Valentine's Day Gnome in Love - Classic Design Challenge

Hello Crafty Friends and Happy Tuesday!  It's been a minute since I've posted and it feels good to get Mojo back as well as my health.  I contracted RSV (Respiratory Syncytial Virus) and was quite sick.  Then my dear husband caught it from me, then we were both poorly together.  We are on the mend now and there is a light at the end of the tunnel.

With that being said, I was unable to complete my team project for The Classic Design Challenge start on the 15th of this month, but have now been strong enough and motivated to complete it.  The sponsors for this challenge are Goha Digital Stamps and The Colour of Love.  I've chosen a Gnome image from Goha Digital Stamps for my project.


I decided to create a Valentine's Day card for a friend and colored the image using Prismacolor Pencils. The patterned papers are snippets from my stash; papers I've used for the past few years for Valentine's Day projects.


I've added a few layers for interest, the sentiments are from the Friendship Greetings stamp set by Kat Scrappiness.


To complete the card, I've added red enamel dots around the sentiment strips, which have been popped on craft foam for dimension.  

The team and I would like to invite you to visit us at The Classic Design Challenge and play along.  There are 2 chances to win, so join us.  With that, I'll say please stay healthy and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Monday, February 6, 2023

Inspiration Station Challenge #46

Hello Crafty Friends and Welcome to Monday!  Today is the 1st Monday of the month and that means a new challenge has started at The Inspiration Station Challenge Blog.  An inspiration photo is provided and you create a project based on your interpretation of the prompt.

 The photo this month is:


Aww, how sweet is this photo?  It looks like some Love is being shared between the two and since this is the month of LOVE, I've been inspired to create a Valentine's/Friendship card.


Using the Love Letters Layering Stencil Set from Simon Says Stamp, I ink blended a post box and some love letters using various pastel shades of Catherine Pooler inks.


I've gone the extra mile and fussy cut the images, however there are coordinating dies for this stencil set.  I've also dry embossed the panels, popped the images, sentiment (which has been heat embossed with Copper fine detail powder) on foam pads and punched the corners of the panels.  Lastly, I've added a paper heart doily, a teeny pink bow and clear sequins to finish the design.  

Please join us at The Inspiration Station this month.  We always love seeing how the photo prompt inspires everyone.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Park Hopping My Happy Place - Everyone always smiles at the Happiest Place on Earth









Monday, February 7, 2022

The Inspiration Station - Candy Hearts

Hello and Happy Monday!  I trust your weekend was lovely and the week has started on a good note for you.  Today begins a new bi-weekly challenge at The Inspiration Station and the inspiration photo is a "sweet" one!


Before I get to my design team project, I wanted to announce The Inspiration Station is collaborating with The Double Trouble Challenge #103 for the next 2 weeks!  Our challenge themes are similar so please visit and link up with them also.  A Huge "Thank You" to Double Trouble for teaming up with us!


Now, for my design team project, I've created a Valentine's Day card using images from the Sweetheart Candy digital set by Jan's Digi Stamps. 


The images have been colored using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers, the patterned paper is from the Kat Scrappiness Heartfelt Wishes Slimline Paper Pack and the banner flag is a dimensional sticker from my stash (The Dollar Tree I believe....which is now the Dollar and a Quarter Store)


I wanted a bit more interest in the background so I've added dots using a white Gelly Roll Pen.  Lastly, clear sequins were added for sparkle and shine.

We would be honored if you would share your inspired projects with us at The Inspiration Station and The Double Trouble Challenge.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Tuesday, February 1, 2022

The Four Seasons Challenge Blog - Winter Theme

Hello All and Happy 1st Day of February.  Today begins a new challenge month at the Four Seasons Challenge Blog with our continued theme of Winter.  


Based on the inspiration photo, I've created a Valentine's Day Card for my hubby using the "new to me" layering Heart Builder Stencil from Altenew.  He loves all the cards I create for him and he actually saves them.  He's a great guy and so supportive of my crafting.


My card measures 5.5" square and I've stenciled the background using Catherine Pooler inks.  The large heart was die cut from glitter card using one of the newest heart die sets from Kat Scrappiness and the sentiment is also from Kat Scrappiness.


The Gingham ribbon is from Gina K. Designs and is lovely against the red and pink heart background.  

We would love to have you share your winter themed projects with us this month at The Four Seasons Challenge.  Hope to see you there!  Until next time, Happy Crafting.

Donna

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Sunday, January 30, 2022

Not 2 Shabby Designs - Latte Love

Hello Everyone and Happy Sunday!  I hope you're staying warm and enjoying your favorite hot beverage.  Speaking of hot beverages, today I'm featured on the Not 2 Shabby Instagram Page with this fun Easel Card that's all about the Coffee...more specifcially a White Chocolate Mocha Latte (which is my favorite)!


For my card, I've colored up the Holiday Latte Digital Stamped image from Not 2 Shabby using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers.  The card base is A2 sized and folded to create an Easel Card, the papers are snippets from Recollections and American Crafts.  I'm planning on sending this card as a Valentine's Day greeting however the image is versatile. 


I've used a large Tag die from Gina K. Designs to cut panels for the front and inside.  The Latte Cup has been fussy cut and to add more interest, I've inked the tag using a Coffee Stain Stencil and added a Baker's Twine Bow.  

Stop by @not_2_shabby_shop on Instagram to see more Design Team projects using digital stamps and more from Not 2 Shabby.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Monday, January 17, 2022

I Heart U

Hello Crafty Friends!  Today begins a new challenge round at Pammie's Inky Pinkies and our sponsor this week is Sheepski Designs.  For my design team project, I've colored up a lovely Unicorn for a Valentine's Day card.


I've colored the Unicorn Image No. 186 from Sheepski Designs using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers for my landscape A2 sized card.  The papers are from the American Crafts "St. Valentine" 6x6 paper pad, the heart dies are the Stitched Fancy Scalloped Heart Dies from Kat Scappiness.


I've layered everything on a 110 lb card base, popped the smaller hearts on craft foam for dimension and added Passion Pink Pearl Embellishments from Kat Scrappiness as a final detail.  

The Day of Love is approaching fast....have you started your Valentine's Day cards yet?  Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Dies R Us
NBUS - New to Me image




Saturday, January 15, 2022

Not 2 Shabby Sweet Valentine

Hello Crafty Friends!  I hope you're having a wonderful Saturday and staying warm!  Today, I'm on the Not 2 Shabby Instagram Page with a card I've created using the new Sweet Valentine digital image, which is part of the January New Digital Release!

Before we get to my card, I want to remind everyone of the Sticker Sale at the Not 2 Shabby Shop.  Today (14 January) is the last day to save 15% off all stickers...and there are some adorable ones! 


On to the crafty card goodness.  Doesn't this sweet scene look yummy?  There's a strawberry cupcake, a Biscotti with Pistachios and a strawberry icing and a Hot Vanilla Bean Latte.....gosh I'm hungry!


I've colored the images using Spectrum Noir Alcohol Markers and the papers are from the Bo Bunny "Sweet Moments" 6x6 paper pad.  I've die cut the focal image using a stitched rectangle die from Kat Scrappiness.



To complete the design, I've added pink sequins, highlights using a white Gelly Roll pen and Wink of Stella to the heart on the cup and the cupcake frosting.

Thanks for stopping by and until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Hugs and Smooches

Hello and Happy Saturday!  I'm on the Kat Scrappiness Blog today sharing a Valentine's Day Card created with new products from the Kat Scrappiness January Valentine's Day Release. 


This card was so fun to create and it looks complicated but the dies made it easy.  To start my card, I cut strips of card from the Spectrum of Love Slimline Paper Pack and adhered to the back of the Smooches Coverplate Die cut in rainbow order (ROYGBIV).  This created a card front full of fun and colorful lips.  This die set also includes the extra large pair of lips that I cut from bright pink card, adhered to a black shadow and applied Glossy Accents for that shiny Lip Gloss Look.


To complete the design, I've cut the sentiment using the Rainbow Hugs Sentiment with Shadow Die from Lavendar card and popped on craft foam for dimension.  Lastly, I've applied Wink of Stella to the sentiment for the extra sparkle a Valentine's Day card requires.

Thanks for stopping in today!  Until next time Stay Safe, Be Healthy and Happy Crafting!

Donna W.

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Monday, January 3, 2022

Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge - January 2022 Anything Goes

Hello Friends and Happy New Year!  I hope your holidays were exceptional and you're ready to tackle 2022!  Today begins a new challenge month at the Jan's Digi Stamps Challenge and the theme is Always Anything Goes.

Jan has released 2 new stamp sets for this month:  I Only Have Eyes for You and Sweetheart Candy.  There is also a Sale for the month of January and these sets, along with others, are on SALE at 25% the original price.  

For my design team project, I've created a Valentine's Day themed card using the "I Only Have Eyes for You" image and matching sentiment.


My background has been ink blended using pink shades of Distress Oxide Inks along with ink splatters.  The panel was then die cut using the Stitched Hearts Cover Plate Die"  from Kat Scrappiness. 



The focal image and sentiment strip were fussy cut, popped on craft foam and adhered to the panel.  I cut the sentiment into "blocks".  Lastly, Grape Pearl Embellishments from Kat Scrappiness were added for additional interest.

Please join us at the Jan's Challenge Blog for this months' ATG challenge.  I'll be back on the 17th of January with a mid-month inspiration post using Jan's other new set - "Sweetheart Candy".

Until next time, Happy Crafting!

Donna

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Sunday, February 14, 2021

Sweet & Simple Stash Busting Day #8

Hello and Happy Valentine's Day!  I hope you had a wonderful day with your loved ones, enjoyed a nice meal and had a piece of Chocolate!  Today is the final day of my Sweet & Simple Stash Busting series.  I had a great time creating Valentine's cards for my family and friends using only items from my stash.  My stash is a bit lighter but I still have quite a lot to use up so I may have another week of stash busting and sharing next month.

My card today started out with a white embossed background panel to which I added distress ink splatters, die cuts, scrap pieces of designer papers, a one word stamped sentiment, ribbon and card candy.  


I hope I've inspired you to go shopping in your stash and create some projects.  It was a fun exercise in creating clusters and using my imagination.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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Friday, February 12, 2021

Sweet & Simple Stash Busting Day #6

 Hello and Happy Fri-YAY!  It's late evening at the time of this post as the day got away from me.  Had a much needed pedicure and a fab lunch with the Hubby.  I did want to pop on and share the stash busting day #6 project which is another Valentine's Day card or any occasion card created with items from entirely my stash.  I created the background using the smooshing technique with Distress Inks and water.


I created a cluster using die cuts, designer paper scraps, baker's twine and sequins.  I enjoyed putting this one together and my stash is a bit lighter.  I hope you've been inspired to create from your stash.  

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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Thursday, February 11, 2021

Sweet & Simple Stash Busting Day #5

 Hello and Happy Thursday.  Today's post is a quick one featuring a Day 5 Stash Busting Valentine's Day (or any occasion) project.  I've created an A2 sized card using items from my stash such as dimensional embellishments, designer paper scraps, die cuts and distress inks.


I created my background using the Smooshing Technique with Picked Raspberry and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks and water.  Added elements to create a cluster and finished off with red pieces of card candy.  

Happy Stash Busting and until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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Monday, February 8, 2021

Sweet & Simple Stash Busting Day #3

 Hello and Happy Monday!  Today is a quick share of another Stash Busting Project.  I've used all items from my stash and created the background using the Smooshing Technqiue with Picked Raspberry, Candied Apple and Worn Lipstick Distress inks and water.


I created this one with a particular friend in mind who is dealing with health issues and feels especially isolated due to COVID.  I want her to know she's in my heart and on my mind, not just on Valentine's Day but everyday.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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Sunday, February 7, 2021

Sweet & Simple Stash Busting Day #2

Hello and Happy Super Bowl Sunday!  The Game really doesn't mean a whole lot to me other than it's being played in Tampa Bay Florida this year and I'm a Floridian.  While the Hubs is watching the game, I will retreat to my crafty space and have some uninterrupted time at the crafting table.

Today is the second day of my Sweet and Simple Stash Busting makes.  Today features an A2 card with an embossed backround that I splattered with Picked Raspberry Distress Ink mixed with water.  I used Dollar Tree embellies, a die cut heart, Baker's Twine and sequins..all from my stash. 


Another Valentine's Card for 2021 however this card could be used for any theme or occasion.  Feels good to use stash items.  Do you have plans to dip into your stash soon?  I hope I've inspired you to so so.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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Saturday, February 6, 2021

Sweet and Simple Stash Busting Day #1

 Hello and Happy Saturday!  I hope you and yours are well and staying healthy.  Today will begin a series of Sweet and Simple Stash Busting projects I've created using..yes..you guessed it..only items from my stash.  I have created the backgrounds and used embellishments to create 8 different cards.  I've created them specifically for St. Valentine's Day however they could be used for any occasion.

Today's project is Day #1, featuring an A2 sized card using Dollar Tree embellies, an ink smooshed background created with Picked Raspberry, Aged Maghony and Worn Lipstick Distress Inks along with a ribbon I've had in my stash for ages...and ages being over 2 years...untouched (can you believe that?).  .


I LOVE to buy all the latest and greatest (I need to stay off You Tube) but I NEED to use what's in my stash.  My craft area is starting to become overwhelming and when I find something I haven't opened in 2 years...that is my sign I need to stop buying and start using!  

Do you have a huge stash?  If my husband actually knew how much I have, he would just shake his head...but he rarely comes in my craft room and when he does, it's only to tell me something or ask if we have something (must be easier than looking for it...bless him).

I hope I inspire you to stash bust.  Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

**Challenges Entered:
As You Like It (Sweetheart because I have 1 Sweetheart and I always think of him first)



Thursday, February 4, 2021

Triple Heart Easel Card

Hello and Happy Thursday!  The first week of February 2021 is almost history and with 6 more weeks of Winter (so says Puxatawney Phil the Ground Hog), what a better way to spend the day than to make a Triple Heart Easel Card.




Although it may look complicated, it's an easy make with a heart template, dies and pretty paper.  
To make the bases, I used 3 different sized heart templates; each size different by 1/2".  I folded patterned card and traced the templates leaving the tops of the hearts flat; hanging the curved tops of the hearts over the fold.  I then die cut stacking hearts for embellishing.  

Adhering each base to one another, I created each into an easel and decorated with dies cuts, ribbon and tiny heart punches. The sentiment is from the Cardz TV "Mini Messages" stamp set.

I'm in full St. Valentine's Day crafting mode.  I hope my swap recipients receive in time for Valentine's DAy....my Christmas cards were so delayed...some are just now receiving...and it's February.  I hope this year, holiday mail will move faster.

Until next time, Happy Crafting!
Donna

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As You Like It (True Love...friends come and go but my hubby is my forever...my best friend)