Floral Hearts Valentine's Day Card

by Bonnie Hershfeldt, January 25, 2022

Where has January gone?  We are marching into the last week of the month already!  I truly don't understand where the hours go in the day.  Do you know?  I haven't yet gotten into a rhythm after retirement - it's a little unsettling.  I tell myself it's okay - I have all the time to get something done and then poof!  The day is over.  LOL!  Am I the only one that feels that way?  

I had a fun weekend in Lincoln, NE at a mini retreat for the new catalog launch at Joey Hartman's home.  It's great to see my other team members from Joey's Love to Create Team.  We made some beautiful cards and Valentine treat boxes that I will share with you later in the week - watch my facebook/pinterest sites to see what we made!  

Before I left on Friday, I was working on some Valentine cards for my upcoming Valentine Card class on February 5.  I've got a couple of more projects to wrap up and I'll post the class details shortly.  My goal was to post on Monday, however, I had to run my mom to a doctor's appt and the day was gone when I returned home.  



I hadn't yet cut into my Expressions in Ink 12" x 12" Specialty Designer Series Paper or my Pearlescent Speciality Paper.  Both of these beautiful papers were fabulous inspiration for a special Valentine's day card.  

The Expressions in Ink Specialty DSP has a lovely selection of 12 different prints - 8 of which are some of my very favorite.  They look like alcohol ink prints with gold leafing on 4 of the 8 prints. 

I chose this lovely pink print from this Specialty DSP for my card. 


I used the gold foiled stripe from this DSP for the border on the inside of the card - placing my stripes in the horizontal position.  



I used Basic Black cardstock for my card base.  I used a border die from the Peony Dies to enable the gorgeous, foiled stripes to be visible when the card is folded.
  
For the special heart front, I cut Pearlescent Specialty Paper with the amazing Floral Heart from the Floral Hearts Dies.  This die set is a carry over from the 2021 January - June Mini Catalog to the 2021 - 2022 Annual Catalog.  I'm going to guess this may be on the retiring list coming in May when the new 2022 - 2023 Annual Catalog debuts.  


The inner heart was cut using the smaller stitched heart die from the Bouquet of Love Hybrid Embossing Folder with the Pearlescent Specialty Paper.  I stamped the "Love" sentiment from the Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp set and embossed it with Gold Embossing Powder.  Embossing powders add that extra special touch to a card.  I really wanted to pull the gold foiling from the paper, and the Gold Embossing Powder was just the right touch.  




For the inside of the card, I placed a Basic White Cardstock aligned to the Gold Foiled Specialty DSP and then trimmed it with a 1/4" x 5" 1/2" strip of Gold Foil Sheets to hide the seam.  I stamped the sentiment "Always and Forever" from the Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp set in Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad.  I have a feeling that the Forever Blossoms Cling Stamp Set will be another beautiful product from the 2021-2022 Annual Catalog that will be retiring as it is also a carryover product.  

This will be my Valentine card for my hubby this year - mums the word - lol!  


Hope to see you Saturday, 1/29/2022 at my home for an in person launch party for the new 2021 January - July Mini Catalog.  I'll have a Make and Take project featuring the new Abstract Beauty Suite Collection, Door Prizes, Refreshments, Retired Product Sale, Samples, New Products and cards for sale!  If you are unable to come on Saturday, I'll be sending out Zoom details for Sunday, 1/30 in this week's newsletter.  Hope to see you there!  



Click Here to view my retired product list.  

Click Here to view my retired bundles list. 

I've added a few new products/bundles from the 2021 July - December that recently retired.  

I'll have retired products available for sale on Saturday, 1/29/22 at my catalog launch party.  If you are unable to come to the house, no worries - send me an email at bonnie_hershfeldt@comcast.net with the items you would like.  I'll send you a Pay Pal invoice, with the shipping & tax amounts. 


During Sale-A-Bration - now through February 28, you can receive 2 additional stamp sets - any available stamp sets from the new 2022 January - June Mini Catalog or the 2021 - 2022 Annual Catalog when you join my team!  This is in addition to your selecting any $125 in product for either or both catalogs for $99.  What a great deal!  Please message or email if you are interested and I'll be happy to get you signed up!  


February 2022 Paper Pumpkin - Safari Celebration

Did you see that? It’s a mischievous monkey swinging from tree to tree! What about that elephant marching through the mud? Can you catch an antelope galloping in the grass? Grab your binoculars, buckle up, and hop into our off-road truck—there’s so much to see on this safari!

Answer the call of the wild—and your creativity—with the Safari Celebration, February 2022's Paper Pumpkin Kit. This playful, party-themed kit includes all the goodies and gear you need to create nine cards and coordinating envelopes in safari-inspired shapes and patterns you’ll go wild for! Make every occasion a celebration with this month’s amusing animals, beautiful botanicals, and celebratory sentiments.

The Safari Celebration Stamp Set features a full selection of celebratory sentiments! Who could use a little celebrating in your circle? Cheer on an accomplished friend with “you did it!”, prepare to party with “let’s celebrate!”, or uplift a loved one with a “you are so fantastic!” reminder. No matter the occasion, you can make it a celebration with this month’s stamp set! 

This month’s kit contains enough elements to create 9 cards—3 each of 3 designs—and 9 coordinating envelopes. This all-inclusive kit includes printed card bases, die-cut paper pieces, embellishments, adhesive, and more!

The Safari Celebration Paper Pumpkin Kit includes a Rich Razzleberry Classic Stampin’ Spot!
Coordinating colors: Bumblebee, Fresh Freesia, Pear Pizzazz, Rich Razzleberry, Soft Succulent, Soft Suede

Place your order any time prior to February 10th!  

Leaving you with a little inspiration from the Sale-A-Bration catalog using the Driving By Cling Stamp Set - free with a $50 purchase. I used Evening Evergreen from the 2021-2023 In Color 6" x 6" DSP, stamped the 3 beetle bug cars on Vellum 8 1/2" x 11" cardstock and placed the Stampin' Blends colored beetle bug amongst the stamped images with Stampin' Dimensionals to give some depth.  I used Rhinestone Basic Jewels for the hub caps to give the beetle bugs some added glitz!



I'll continue to post inspiration from the new 2022 January - June Mini Catalog and the new Sale-A-Bration brochure as I continue to prepare for my Launch party on Saturday. Hope to see you Saturday or Sunday (Zoom call) and ...

Keep on Crafting!  

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