Hello Friends
I am here today sharing a card made as Guest for AALL & Create, to celebrate today,
Valentine's Day, for those of you who hold with the celebration.
We don't 'celebrate' as such but we do exchange cards and I really enjoyed making this one.
I used two AALL & Create stamp sets, #45 by Tracy Evans and #57 by Olga Heldwein.
I cut a piece of card 6" square and stamped a part of the larger stamp and then used Tracy's heart stamp to add the hearts to the side. I stamped, coloured (with Ecoline inks) and fussy cut the elements I wanted to add.
I cut a piece of card slightly larger, to mat my topper on and coloured it with the same red ink to coordinate. I used some red and blue paint to add splatters to the background. I cut some thin wire to add to the circle element of the design. It adds some lovely texture.
Here is a close up showing the wire, the hearts (coated with Glossy Accents) and the lovely little dragonflies (I love the little hearts on the wings). Finally I added my sentiment (a Tim Holtz chitchat words sticker).
The stamps I used are available from shops around the world, you can find details HERE.
Thanks so much for your visit and your support, I really do appreciate it! I know lots of people prefer Facebook and Instagram these days - and let's face it, it is much quicker to leave a little comment, in our busy lives, but I am sticking with my blog too as it is a record for me.
Hugs, Anne xxx
How delightful this is for Valentine’s Day Anne, you have captured the romance beautifully with these stamps and design. I love it xxx
ReplyDeleteThis really is a beauty Anne, #45 is one of my most used AALL & Create stamp sets. What a lovely idea to use them all to create a Valentines card.
ReplyDeleteBig (((Hugs))) for today Tracey xx
What a beautiful card you have created here Anne x Love the stamps and you have really showcased them well x Love the way the red and blue pops xx
ReplyDeleteSending huge hugs my friend xx
Annie xx
Gorgeous Anne, lovely combination of stamps and colours. ❤️❤️❤️😘
ReplyDeleteThis is a real beauty, Anne! I love the texture of the glossy hearts and the wire and those dragonflies are so sweet! The splattering of blue and red is my favorite bit! You have created amazing interest here with a simple design (which as of late, I appreciate more and more!) I am very happy you still blog; I know it takes time, but to me it allows us to visit and to really see the quality of one's work. I will be sad when all of the blogs disappear. So thank you for continuing to blog! Sending a very special Valentine hug!
ReplyDeleteIt's so absolutely stunning, Anne!! I love how you use the stamps!! The pops of color are gorgeous!! I love the dragonflies!! Creative and fabulous!! Happy Valentine's Day!! Big hugs :)
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A Mermaid's Crafts
A fabulous Card , Anne. Love the contemporary, artsy vibe and those glossy red Hearts really do pop.
ReplyDeleteHugs x
Love this card Anne... Those hearts just make it so perfect with all that vibrant red. Happy Love Day to you!!!
ReplyDeleteI keep coming back to this when I see it in my feed. It is GORGEOUS! The mostly black and white and then those pops of color - delish!
ReplyDeleteYou continue to amaze me! You are so very creative and have the talent to get your ideas on paper!! Where you get all of your energy from I will never know - how about sending some over the pond!
ReplyDeleteSandy xx
This is gorgeous Anne, I love how you've added the wire, brilliant idea and it looks so effective. Have a wonderful weekend playing with your Ranger goodies, Sue xx
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, I love this so much Anne! Such an interesting and beautiful design! Of course, I love the colours and I also love how you mix and match those incredible stamps so perfectly!!
ReplyDeleteI am very glad you are still blogging because we just don't get the chance to see all the fabulous details on fb or instagram.
Have a wonderful weekend!! hugs xx
What an absolutely fabulous card! I love your choice of colours and of course the stamps! Glad you are still blogging - me too for similar reasons....although as you can tell I am way behind on blog catch ups- we've had a few days not gadding about (I know - what a shock!) and I am slowly getting around to seeing what I've missed!!! Big hugs,Chrisx
ReplyDeleteOoh such a cool Valentines card! Love the stamps - I am going to order Tracy's - I have been thinking about it but after seeing the dragonflies and hearts on your card - I have to have it! Adore the colours, glossy accents and the wire - awesome card my friend! I love blogs and would hate it if they all disappeared! I love blogging my self too even though I don't manage it much at the mo. Hugs xxxxxxx
ReplyDeleteI'm sticking with my blog, too, Annie. Not only is it a record, but each post gives a single cohesive snapshot of not only the card, but how the card was made and the products that were used. But for those who want quick and out or who don't share the process, the other methods work great. I love seeing how you work your magic, like with this totally fun card of love with lots of details, movement, color, and gloss! Enjoy the weekend, my friend! Hugs, Darnell xxoo
ReplyDeleteThis is wonderful Anne - I adore what you have done - fabulous! Hugs rachel x
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