Or is that Money Doesn't Grow on Trees? Well, anyway ... today it's Love! I've made another valentine Card today for my From Our Hearts Valentine Challenge. Read the details of this challenge by clicking on the link above. And it's not too late to get in the game -- you just need to send at least 5 Cards to Marti at From Our Hearts by December 20th!
I've brought back an old, favorite set -- Season of Friendship -- and put a new twist on it as a tree of hearts!
I stamped the trunk in Crumb Cake and then added leaves of Pretty in Pink and Regal Rose. I punched the glittery hearts out of the new Glimmer Paper (available in the Occasions Mini Catalog beginning January 4th), using the Small Heart Punch. I applied a Big Shot Multi Purpose Adhesive Sheet to the back of the 12x12 sheet of Glimmer Paper first, so that each tiny heart that is punched out is also self-adhesive -- Love it! Don't know if you can see the glimmer in the photo or not, but this paper really Shines! Everytime I look at it, it reminds me of Dorothy's Glass Slippers in the Wizard of Oz!
The sentiment is from the Stamp Set Valentine Defined (also in the Occasions Mini) and I punched it out with a Small Oval Punch, layering it on a Large Oval Punchie of Pretty in Pink and a Scallop Oval Punchie of Real Red.
I used the Big Shot and the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder to create texture and interest with the polka dots and mounted everything with Stampin' Dimensionals.
On the inside you'll find a few more scattered leaves and one more glimmery heart, just for a little surprise and color when someone opens up the card.
I think that will do it for today. I do hope you'll help us out and send some cards to From Our Hearts for the Valentine Challenge! Our military personnel and their families are so appreciative of the beautiful hand-made cards they are able to enjoy because of your generosity and compassion!
Thanks so much for stopping by today! I hope you'll come back soon for more ideas and inspiration!
SUCH a cute card! Thank you for your inspiration! You've been nominated to receive a "Stylish Blogger Award." Check out the details at my blog... http://alwaysstampinwithkelly.blogspot.com/2010/12/my-first-blog-award.html
Blessings, KellyJean
Posted by: Kelly Gettelfinger | December 13, 2010 at 08:46 AM
What a great tree! Love how you used the hearts and so pretty.
Posted by: diane oliver | December 13, 2010 at 10:50 AM
Those lil' hearts are adorable! Nice job!!!
Posted by: Heidi Bound | December 13, 2010 at 07:35 PM
Gretchen, this is beautiful! I love how you used the set to make a love tree. I completely agree about the Glimmer Paper looking like those famous ruby slippers, too. Thanks so much for the info on "For Our Hearts", I am excited to check it out. Have a great day! :)
Posted by: Anne Marie | December 13, 2010 at 07:39 PM
Love it! Gotta buy that Glitter Paper and the new Stamp Set!
Posted by: Terry Schultz | December 13, 2010 at 07:55 PM
This card is simply GORGEOUS! Any card with using the Perfect Polka Dots Impressions Folder always grabs my attention. I dont' have a Big Shot yet but I'm convinced that I NEEEED one, if only for this adorable embossing technique!
Posted by: Craftarrific | December 14, 2010 at 02:39 PM
Gretchen,
Martie should receive my contribution of 10 Valentine cards,envelopes, seperately enclosed in cello bags plus postage on Monday the 19th of December. Keep up the, 'Good Works" for our troops. This is a wonderful cause and your blog is super.
Happy Holidays to you and your family.
Posted by: Cameron | December 18, 2010 at 08:13 AM