The Valentines Day Heart cart is sure to greeted with ooos and awws.  Fill it with Valentine treats and you will be a hit.

Valentines Day is coming soon so get started on your projects now.  This cart started as as a simple project and then I thought why not just keep adding hearts (lots of different hearts) so that the cart gives the illusion of being packed full with hearts.

So here is the reveal and I will give you general instructions as to how I created this.

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter (c- 129252, w- 131922, p124 2013/14 Annual Catalogue), Banner Blast (c- 133554, w- 133551, 2014 Sale-a-Bration).

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Baked Brown Sugar, Basic Black, Naturals White, Primrose Petals Core’dinations.

Ink: Primrose Petals, Real Red.

Accessories: Big Shot, Circle Framelits, Hearts a Flutter Framelits, Hearts Collection Framelits, Fashionable Hearts Embosslits, Decorative Dots Embossing Folder, Watercolor Washi Tape, Neutral Candy Dots, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Banner Punch, Owl Builder Punch.

How I Did It

Create Cart

1. Using Baked Brown Sugar card stock, cut 5″ x 4″and score at 1″ and 4″, turn card stock and score at 1″ and 3″cart (refer to template below).
2. To create posts – cut 2 pieces of cardboard 3″ x 1/2″ – I used the white cardboard from the Designer Paper packages.  Cover with the solid gold washi tape and set aside.
3. Cut large wheel from Basic Black card stock with the 2nds smallest circle and from Naturals White, cut wheel using smallest circle (Circles Collection Framelits). Attach an Early Espresso Candy dot to the center of each wheel.

Create Valentines for cart

1. Using Real Red ink, stamp hearts from the Hearts a Flutter stamp set on Whisper White card stock.  Die cut using the Hearts a Flutter framelits.
2. Stamp and die hearts from Primrose Core’dination paper and emboss with Decorative Dots embossing folder.  Using the Stampin’ Sanding System, distress some of the embossed hearts.  This will add some texture.
3. Cut some hearts using the smaller hearts from the Hearts Collection Framelits using Real Red card stock.
4. Using the Fashionable Heart embosslit, cut hearts from Real Red card stock and Primrose Core’dination paper.
5. Attach the hearts to the inside backside of cart, front of cart, back of cart and on each end of cart. Layer the hearts and add as many as you would like.  Start with the inside back of cart placing the hearts.
   
6. Attach wheels to each side of cart.
7. Stamp 3 banners from the Banner Blast stamp set on Whisper White card stock using Real Red ink.  Make one of the banners the “love” banner.  Punch banners using the Banner Punch.  Punch 3 banners from Real Red card stock (these will be used to attach the banners to the Baker’s Twine.
8. Using the Paper Piercer, pierce one hole in the top of each of the posts.  Cut a 6″ piece of Whisper White Baker’s Twine and string through the holes in the post.  Knot the twine.
9. Attach the banners to the Baker’s Twine using Multipurpose Glue and place one of the Real Red banners behind the stamped banner.
10. Using the Owl Builder Punch, punch 2 hearts from Real Red card stock and attach on the outside of posts to cover the knots in the Bakers’ Twine.
11. Fill a cellophane bag with Valentine goodies, tie the top and place in the cart.  Oh so cute!!

Side View

Back View

Cart Inside

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Happy Stamping

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First it was the Girly Girl valentine for my granddaughter and now it’s my grandsons’ turn.

How hard can it be to make a Valentine card for your grandsons?  Well, the depends on how old they are.  At 5, its easy.  At 9 not so easy….all that mosh Nan, YUK!

So his card was not filled with a lot of mosh.  I tried to hip it up by using black, white and red and of course, I thought the Soda Pop Tops would help.  Who knows, if it will fly.

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter ( c – 129252, w- 129249, p11 2013 Spring Catalogue), Ciao, Baby  ( c – 129648, w- 129645 p16 2013 Spring Catalogue), Itty Bitties (w-128939 p.25, 2013 Spring Catalogue,

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink, Real Red

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Perfect Polka Dots Embossing Folder, Argyle Embossing Folder, Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Real Red 1/4” Ribbon, Soda Pop Tops.

Have you tried the new Soda Pop Tops?  They are fun embellishments to add to a card, scrapbook page or a 3-D project.  There are 2 different sizes and the Collage Curios stamp set and the  Itty Bitties stamp set are great for the Soda Pop Tops.

There are 16 tops in total – 8 of 2 different sizes.  At $4.95, they’re a deal.

You can see my youngest grandson’s valentine by going to this link:  http://simplysaidwithkaren.com/whale-you-be-mine-valentine/

He’s still young enough to like some of the mosh!

Happy Stamping!

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Previous to the Family Day being declared a Provincial Holiday , it was always a very long stretch to Easter.  With winter being dreary, cold and the short days of sunlight, there is a reprieve.

However, there are still those who will not be able to take the holiday today to spend with family and those are the ones who provide services like the police, fireman, health care workers.  Hopefully they will receive an extra day at sometime to take that time with there families.

Of course many families are spread out and can’t spend the time together.  I hope that they have reached out to others to perhaps make their day a little bit better.

So, what did I do?  I spent the time making Valentine Cards for my Grandchildren.  The first one I would like to share is the one for my Granddaughter, the girly girl.!  Of course nothing says Girly Girl like pink.  So, I took some artistic liberty and made Henry a pink polka dotted elephant.  I hope he doesn’t mind.

Stamps: Henry Says ( c – 128093, w- 128090, p15 2013 Spring Catalogue

Paper: Real Red, Subtle Stack DSP

Ink: Basic Grey, Real Red

Accessories: Artisan Kit, Whisper White Ribbon, Scallop Oval Punch

This card came together quickly because of the Artisan Kit.  Everything was in one place so I didn’t have to go hunting for the doilies, the resin heart or the tickets.  How divine. 

The only thing that took a bit of time was fussy cutting Henry.  That was the least I could do for him when I turned him into a Girly Girl.

Artisan Kit

This kit is only $11.95 and is worth every penny..

See you next time with my Grandson’s Valentine’s Card

Happy Stamping!

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Why couldn’t I do this Chalkboard Valentine without Edison?  The biggest reason is that I wouldn’t have been able to see what I was doing.  We are grateful for all Edison’s inventions right down to the heat gun that I used to melt the embossing powder.  Edison didn’t invent the heat gun, but he was the Father of All Inventions.

Stamps: Hearts a Flutter ( c – 129252, w- 129249, p11 2013 Spring Catalogue), Vintage Verses (2013 SAB), Ciao, Baby  ( c – 129648, w- 129645 p16 2013 Spring Catalogue), Itty Bitties (w-128939 p.25, 2013 Spring Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Real Red, Basic Black

Ink: Whisper White Craft Ink

Accessories: Versa Mark, White Embossing Powder, Real Red 1/4” Ribbon, Rhinestone Jewels, White Gel Pen

When doing this technique, it is the best to stamp and emboss one image at a time.

Directions:

1. Cut Whisper White card stock 5-1/2″ X 11″.  Score at 4-1/2″ and fold.
2. Cut Real Red card stock 4″ x 5-1/4″
3. Cut Basic Black card stock 3-3/4″ x 5″
4. Before stamping, wipe the Basic Black card stock with an Embossing Buddy (a used dryer sheet can be substituted).  The Embossing Buddy will help to eliminate the static cling on your card stock so that you won’t get those little flicks of embossing powder showing up on your card.
5. Using the large heart stamp and a couple of the littler ones,, sayings from the Ciao, Baby and the Vintage Verses randomly stamp on the Basic Black card stock using Versa Mark…this type of stamping will form a collage.
6. Emboss the images using a heat gun and White Embossing Powder.
7. Tie a knot in the Real Red ribbon and trim the ends.  Attach to large hear using glue dots.
8. Attach 3 large rhinestones to the large heart.
9. Using the White Gel Pen, outline the images…doesn’t have to perfect or straight.
10. The final step is to make the basic black card stock look like a blackboard by taking a Sponge Dauber and Whisper White Craft Ink and sponge randomly on the card front.
11. Attach all panels to Whisper White card base.

Have fun with this…it doesn’t have to be perfect and neat.

There, you have it, a perfect Valentine’s card for that special someone.

Happy Stamping

Karen

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Stamps: Oh Whale (c – 129132, w- 129129, p29 2013 Spring Catalogue), Hearts A Flutter ( c – 129252, w- 129249, p11 2013 Spring Catalogue)

Paper: Whisper White, Marina Mist, Sunshine and Sprinkles DSP

Ink: Pacific Point, Basic Grey, Real Red, Whisper White Craft

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Cloudy Day Embossing Folder, Happy Whale Clearlits Die

The Marina Mist background panel was embossed with the Cloudy Day Embossing Folder and then sponged using Whisper White Craft ink to give the clouds more effect.

Have you made someone smile today? 

Smiling and laughing can be so good for the spirit and the soul and when a lot of us are in the dregs of winter anything that can help us with our attitudes and well-being is great.  I know that I can certainly use some laughter and smiles as we have hardly seen the sun for a couple of weeks now…and that sunlight sure does help with the attitude.

Try this, the next time you are walking down the street or standing in a line up, smile at someone…and 99% of the time you will get a smile back.  As for the other 1%,they need to lighten up!

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Valentines is quickly approaching, it’s February 1st today, so there is not a lot of time to get those cards done for everyone on your Valentine’s list.

The project for today is a Valentine’s card and it features the Artisan Embellishments Kit.  This kit is packed full of embellishments – designer tags, designer ticket stubs, scalloped lace, cotton lace, oval lace, seam binding ribbon, paper flowers, resin heart resin flowers, buttons heart paper doily and a round paper doily.  And all that for $11.95 (plus shipping and handling)

Artisan Kit

What a stash!!!! Perfect for Valentines Day.  Throw in the Hearts a Flutter Bundle ($52.95 – wood mounted) and you have a beautiful set to create Valentine’s cards, Birthday cards, Anniversary card. 

Valentine Card using the Artisan Embellishment Kit

Stamps: Hearts-a-Flutter (c- 129252, w-129249 2013 Spring Catalogue), Tiny Tags, (c- 118592, w-118091 p. 124 2012/13 Annual Catalogue

Paper: Natural White, Primrose Petals, Whisper White, Twitterpated DSP

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Primrose Petals

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts a Flutter Framelit Dies, Artisan Embellishment Kit, Pearls, Itty Bitty Punch Set, Stampin Sanding Block, Primrose Petals Core’dinations Card Stock, Whisper White Bakers Twine, Versamark, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Gun, Glue Dots, Tiny Tags Punch, Dimensionals, Sponge Dauber, Sticky Strip, Multipurpose Liquid Glue

Instructions:

1. Cut Naturals White card stock 4-1/4″ x 11″ and score at 5-1/2″ and fold along score line
2. Cut a piece of Primrose Petals core’dinations card stock – 3-3/4″ x 5″.  Distress the edges and the surface of the card stock using the Stampin’ Sanding System.  (Distressing adds to the vintage look)
3. Cut a piece of Twitterpated DSP – 3-1/2″ x 4-3/4″
4. Take one of the Die cuts from the Artisan kit – Use the white side
5. Stamp the scalloped heart from the Hears-a-Flutter stamp set using Primrose Petals ink.  Stamp on an angle.
6. Stamp 3 smaller hearts – 2 with Pretty in Pink ink and 1 with Primrose Petals ink on Whisper White card stock
7. Using the Big Shot and the Hearts-a-Flutter Die Cuts, cut the 3 small hearts
8. Using a piece of Primrose Petals and a small heart from the Hearts-a-Flutter stamp set, stamp with Versamark.
9. Emboss with Clear Embossing Powder and heat set with Heat Gun.
10. Attach this heart to inside of larger stamped scallop heart.
11. At a slight angle,attach the Artisan Die cut to the Twitterpated DSP.
12. Cut a piece of the large Oval lace – 4-3⁄4” and cut in half lengthwise.  Attach to the Twitterpated panel.  Secure on the back of the panel with Sticky Tape.
    
13. Cut a piece of the Seam Binding ribbon – 4-3⁄4”and attach to the Twitterpated panel, covering the cut edge of the large Oval lace.  Secure on the back of the panel with Sticky Tape.
14. Using Primrose ink and Whisper White card stock, stamp the “Love`image from the Tiny Tags stamp set.  Punch out with Tiny Tags Punch.  Using Paper Piece, poke a hole in the top and string a piece of Whisper White Bakers Twine through the hole and wrap around the Seam Binding ribbon.
15. Cut a piece of the Seam Binding ribbon and tie in a bow around the Whisper White Bakers Twine.
16. Attach the small hearts from step 7, attach using dimensionals to the top of the Seam Binding ribbon and the large Oval lace.
17. Punch out 3 flowers using the flower punch from the Itty Bitty punch set.
18. Using Paper Snips, trim off 2 petals to form a heart.  Attach the 3 hearts to the side of the Artisan White Die Cut
19. Attach the panel to the Primrose Core`dination panel using adhesive and then attach to card base.
20. Attach Pearl jewels to the Twitterpated DSP hearts formed by the Artisan Die  Cut.

You now have a beautiful Vintage Valentine to give away to your favourite Valentine.

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Lots of ideas to get you making cards, scrapbook pages (you know those pictures you took at Christmas?) and handy techniques and tips. 

Now, I have a question for you…

Are you a maker of cards or a sender of cards?

While we enjoy making the cards, do we actually send them out to people.  Whether you hand deliver or snail mail them, everyone enjoys receiving a card in the mail.  It doesn’t have to be for an occasion, sometimes a “Thinking of You” or a “Hello” card is just the thing to make someones day very happy.

I know I fall into the category of maker vs sender, and one of my new year’s resolutions (or goal) is to get those cards to a well deserving person. 

So, I am going to keep a total of the cards I make and the cards I send.  How about you? Are you ready to take up this challenge?

Stamps: Hearts A Flutter ( c – 129252, w- 129249, p11 2013 Spring Catalogue) , Itty Bitties (w-128939, p 25 2013 Spring Catalogue) Affection Collection ( 2012 Holiday Catalogue)

Paper: Naturals White, Primrose Petals Core’dinations, Whisper White, Raspberry Ripple, Print Poetry DSP Paper Stack

Ink: Summer Starfruit, Raspberry Ripple, Primrose Petals

Accessories: Big Shot, Hearts A Flutter Framelits, Honeycomb EF, Ribbon Lace (Artisan Embellishments Kit, Stampin’ Sanding System

Yes, I made a template for the honeycomb on the front of the card.  Lots of measuring, but I got it done.  Maybe I could have been smarter and used MDS and then printed it on card stock and used that for a template.

So, I did a template to share with you

Just print my gift out on an 8-1/2″ x 11″ sheet of card stock and use to create those cards to send out.

Karen

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