PPA127 - Be Mine, Valentine!

Stampin' Up! Candy Conversations &
Sprinkled Expressions

Welcome to the Pals Paper Arts bi-weekly challenge.  This week it's a sketch challenge by our own Margaret Moody and I must say that with the New Year came a new batch of extraordinary sketches from Margaret.  You wIll love the wonderful new designs.  I decided to give you all a little preview of the new Sale-a-bration Mini coming up January 24.  The printed heart is from the Sprinkled Expressions set and I absolutely love it.  It has an image and a coordinating sentiment perfect for the inside of a card.  The sentiment for this one says “Love you just the way you are.”  Of course the Candy Conversations sentiment and embossed hearts are from the current Occasions Mini.  Enjoy!

Stampin' Stuff:

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Stamp Sets -

• Candy Conversations Single Stamp (125560 - Occasions Mini) <- Featured Item
• Sprinkled Expressions Wood Mount (125130 - Sale-a-bration Mini)

Ink -

• Melon Mambo Classic (115656)

Paper -

• Whisper White Card Stock (100730)
• Melon Mambo Card Stock (115320)
• Regal Rose Card Stock (105130)
• Brights Patterns Designer Series Paper Pack (117155)

Tools -

• Designer Frames Textured Impressions Embossing Folder (123130) <-Featured item
• Ovals Originals Big Shot Die ( 114525)
• Fashionable Hearts Embosslits Die( 125596 - Occasions Mini) <-Featured item
• Designer Sanding Block (124304) <-Featured item 

Putting It Together Tips:

• To get the framed heart I first die cut the medium oval from the Originals Oval die.  Then I positioned the Melon mambo Sprinkled Heart stamp in the center of the oval.  Finally I positioned the oval in the Designer Frames Embossing Folder and ran it through the Big Shot.  It fits almost perfectly.  I used my Paper Snips to trim the slight access away.
• I'm big on outlining my components where possible.  But I don't like the bold borders on most of my projects so I usually cut my mat 1/8'' larger than the item.  This gives me a scant 1/16'' mat around the edge.  This technique accents the item without overwhelming the composition.
• To get a nice, rich coverage in a solid image, use the sanding blocks to remove any residue from the stamp's creation.  Sanding the surface enables the ink to fully load and does not impact the stamps' surface.  Use the fine surface and gently rub the stamp.

 
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Comments

[Evelyn]

1.

Great video! Wonderful step-by-step instructions with visual and auditory directions.
The cat reminds me of my Snowy...she 'helps' me work, too. Her typing skills are terrible, but if I fuss too much, she lays on the keyboard or iPad!
I like both cards. I enjoy your creations.
Happy Valentine's Day, Mike!

[Ann Schach]

2.

Wow, Mike! Love the colors!

[Terri]

3.

Very cute Mike. I loved how you used the hearts.

Ter ;)

[Jessica]

4.

Love all that pink! I'm not what you'd call a girly girl, by any means. But I sure do love pink! Love the hearts and all the layers. Great job Mike. TFS

[mary fish]

5.

pretty in pink. love all the hearts and way you used sprinkled expressions . . . that one has been a toughie for me to figure out! hugs, m

[Colleen Berry]

6.

I love everything about the card. Great job.

[Cindy]

7.

Absolutley perfect card. I love everything about it... the textures, the colors, the stamps, the layers... everything! TFS!

[Margaret Moody]

8.

Such a great card, Mike! Love the way you used the Candy Conversation stamp! Thanks for your kind comments about the new sketches, too!

[Pinky]

9.

mike, what a cute valentines!

[Carol Carriveau]

10.

Great Valentine card, Mike! I have the embosslit and the stamp set with the heart...thanks for more inspiration!

[Celia Cawthon]

11.

Oh! Mary just told me this morning that I was going to love your card, and she's right! We're missing you here at Leadership. I'll call you when I'm home so I can get some idea of how you do it "your way" getting the little school kids stampin'. Until then, blessing! Celia

[Evelyn]

12.

Beautiful...now if I just had someone to share it with..oh, well, I will use elements of this to make a bookmark for the people at church...at least 50....probably 80....I will use a stamp with the John 3:16 verse. I love this card. You are a genius!!!

[Dawn Tidd]

13.

Love all the different hearts on your card! Really lovely.

[Linda Callahan]

14.

Those bright pinks make a great Valentine! I like skinny mats as well! I like skinny jeans too but those days are definitely over.....

[Patti MacLeith]

15.

Lots of pink! Love it!

[Cathy Warhank]

16.

I love the coordinated and balanced look of your card, Mike. It has so many interesting elements. Well done, as always. Cathy

[Carol Lucas]

17.

I love what you did with all the pink: great job! The candy conversations single stamp works perfectly with this sketch.

[Wendie]

18.

Another winner, Mike.