It’s time to start thinking of valentine cards!  This one uses a little valentine paper and some die cuts from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits> These coordinate with the Sunshine Sayings stamp set.

I had to do another project for a swap I’m in that required current Valentine sets that I did not have.  So, I really had to think a little outside the box to use what I had on hand.  The Sunshine Wishes Thinlets worked perfectly to convey a Valentine look!  I liked the clean and simple look of it so much, I decided to do a card as well.

I wanted to use the white die cuts, so I needed a valentine paper that would set that off.  The Sending Love DSP Stack from the new Occasions catalog provided the perfect backdrop.  And to give the red and white a little pop, I used black to frame everything up. Now, I think the hart cut-out from the Sunshine Wishes Thinlits is my favorite heart design this season!

And, after uploading this image, I realize I need to change my Stamping Trimmer blades!  It amazing how you don’t see that when creating. But camera show everything!

Recipe 

Papers: Sending Love DSP Stack, Real Red, Basic Black, Whisper White
Stamps: None used!
Tools: Sunshine Wishes Thinlits, Big Shot
Embellishments: Basic Black Thick Baker’s Twine

Remember when pink and  brown were a huge color combination?  I do.  I think it was right after the Mauve & Green craze.  Pink is always a go to color when it comes to cards about love.  To make this card I started with Blushing Bride and tried a few colors with it and settled on Soft Suede. The result is a pretty card that would be great for showers, weddings or a valentine for your sweetie!

The Blushing Bride and Soft Sueded card base needed a little something when it came to cutting out the So Detailed die.  The Soft Suede was way to dark, so I tried Crumb Cake and this was perfect.  I stamped right on the center medallion of the die because I am brave. When I got the card together it looked a little plain, so I added the pearls and that was the perfect touch to finish off the card.

One of the details I like is the stitched oval acting as a frame to the die cut.  I can’t say enough good things about these stitched ovals.  They are not in a current catalog, but are a special item you will be able to order through Stampin’ Up starting January 16th.  Check out item#145372 on the 16th and see the set of 12 dies 4 each of ovals, circles and squares! It really is a must have item!

Recipe

Papers: Blushing Bride, Soft Suede, Crumb Cake
Stamps: So In Love
Tools: So Detailed Thinlits, Big Shot
Embellishments: Basic Pearl Jewels

While I was very lucky to get this set at On Stage, I have to admit I was in a bit of a conundrum as to what to do with it.  I don’t usually choose the really detailed dies.  But I had signed up for a swap and I had to figure out a design with this set!  And I loved the Congratulations sentiment in the stamp, so that was my inspiration.

I started with Blushing Bride on the design, but I just wasn’t “feeling it”.  Somehow, I decided a “purple and turqoise” color combo would be an interesting look with a die this detailed.  After a couple of experiments, I ended up with the Sky Blue and Sweet Sugarplum combination you see because it picked up all the colors in the DSP.

Since the So Detailed thinly dies really speak “dainty”, this color combination along with butterflies seem to work the best.  I love, love love the Ballin In Love DSP in this suite and the butterfly design stood out as working well with the lacy design in the die cutout.  The actual butterflies were an afterthought, But I like how they added a playful look to the card.  A nice bow and some pearls and you have a very dainty, pretty card for all sorts of celebrations!

Recipe

Papers: Falling In Love DSP, Soft Sky, Sweet Sugarplum, Blushing Bride
Stamps: So In Love, Papillon Potpurri
Embellishments: Very Vanilla 1/4″ Satin Ribbon, Pearl Basic Jewels
Tools: So Detailed Thinlits Dies, Bitty Butterfly Punch