Monday 14 February 2011

Valentine's Card and......another Challenge!!!

Well, I can reveal my Valentine's Day card at last!! I haven't actually handed it over yet....but I think the chances of it being viewed on here now are so remote, I've decided to post it!!
I think I like this card more than any other I've ever made....I don't know why...I just do!!


I made the background paper by randomly 'splatting' Adirondack Dabbers and Dylusion Ink Sprays. I then sprayed more ink over the heart mask. When I cut my paper to fit on the card base I made a mistake and cut on a marking that actually wasn't there, so my paper ended up too small...really must get my eyes tested!!......I decided to print my message onto white card to fill the gap, and actually REALLY like the effect I got, so it turned out to be a 'happy mistake' and a technique I shall use again :) The heart is hand cut from patterned paper and mounted onto white card. I added some doodled lines and stitches. The characters are, of course, Stampotique. I left them black and white and just highlighted their hearts with some Fired Brick DI.  To finish off I added a tiny tag to the flower the girl is holding, and some heart sequins to the message at the top!

I have decided that it fits the bill for the Stampotique Designers Challenge 24, so am entering it there!! I know....getting braver by the week!!

Back with the birthday cards in a few days!!

xx

12 comments:

pearshapedcrafting said...

Happy Valentines Day to you. Thanks for looking at my blog, I shall look forward to seeing some pages! Well done you for entering challenges - I've never dared. This is lovely - I love stampotique too:)
Chris

Basement Stamper said...

The background papers on this are gorgeous and your image choices for the Valentine's card is perfect. So cute! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

flutterbycrafter said...

A gorgeous, gorgeous card Jayne, you don't post often but when you do it's certainly worth waiting for. xx

Gez Butterworth said...

Hi Jayne your crafting is always worth the wait. Hope you are well & enjoyed Valentine's Day. :)
Love your card. It's perfect.xx Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer’s Challenge.

Willy said...

Perfect Valentine card! Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

Alberto said...

hiii sweetie!
love this card and the images are super cute...
the heart is sweet too!
good job!
Thanks for joining us at Stampotique Designer's Challenge.

Albert

Kaz said...

This is great! I bet it went down very well. Thanks for joining us at Stampotique.

Sandra Hall said...

Serendipity - that's the word for a happy accident - and your white strip at the top really does set the card of Jayne - very serendipitous hehehe! It is gorgeous - hope he liked it :)

thekathrynwheel said...

OOoh really lovely. Love the background, and the way you added the figure on top of the hearts. Nice doodling too!
Thanks for joining the Stampotique Designers Challenge :-) Kate

Anonymous said...

What a gorgeous couple! Love the whole idea of your card. Thank you for joining the Stampotique designer's challenge

joanne wardle said...

love this. the background is fab. thanks for taking part in the stampotique challenge

Unknown said...

Just want to let you know you're are winner of my Octopode factory giveaway!! Could you email me your address so i can send your prizes?!...i love your work btw.x