Friday 25 January 2013

Two Hearts

Hi Bloggers.

Here's today's card -

For the background, I simply ran a piece of Coconut White Card through the Grand Calibur with the Couture Creations Walrus & Carpenter Embossing Folder. I ran it through a second time to extend the pattern ans then inked around the edges with Festive Berries Distress Ink using Cut n Dry Foam.

I cut the smallest of the Spellbinders Grand Stately Circles and inked through the die with Festive Berries. I cut the largest of the Spellbinders Stately Circles and at the emboss stage added the Delicate Mask. I inked through the die with Festive Berries.

I stamped one of the large heart images from the Creative Expressions Hearts Entwined Stamp Set twice using Jet Black Archival and embossed with Cosmic Shimmer Clear Embossing Powder. I cut them out with scissors and went around the edges with a black marker pen to hide any white bits.

I stamped the sentiment from the same stamp set, again using Jet Black Archival and embossed with clear powder. I cut it out using Spellbinders Labels 22 and inked through the die with Festive Berries. I cut the middle size of the Spellbinders Decorative Labels 22 and inked through the die with Festive Berries.

I tied a bow using Rose Sheer Wrinkled Edge Ribbon and added a Black Dazzler.

I assembled the card as shown adding some 5mm Black Pearls and some dots of Cosmic Shimmer Pearlescent PVA in Vintage Pink around the edges.

Thanks for stopping by.

Julia.


24 comments:

  1. Morning Julia,
    What a very pretty card i am loving these new stamps.
    I have the Stately Circles when do the Grand ones appear?
    TFS
    Hugs
    Amanda x

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  2. Hi Julia, what a lovely card, especially with Valentines day fast approaching. Love those hearts. Bx

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  3. Julia,
    This is a very dramatic card with the pink and black. It is very striking. Thanks

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  4. A stunnung card Julia. Very valentines!

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  5. Morning Julia, This is so beautiful, loving the colours used and the heart stamps are beautiful, the pattern on the hearts is gorgeous.
    Lots of love from Patricia xx

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  6. Hi Julia this is a lovely card and very suitable for this time of year with valentines day round the corner.im loving the stately circles and was wondering if the grand ones are part of the new sets coming out at the end of February? As I would really like to get them. Love Lesley x

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  7. Hi Julia. Every day you amaze me with the beautiful cards you make. Love the colours in this one and the hearts are really lovely.

    Of to the UK later today for a hol with my son. Very excited. Won't be blogging for a while. Take Care.

    Val in Spain xxx

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  8. Morning Julia,
    Very pretty card love the dies.
    Have a good day.
    Lydia

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  9. Morning Julia,

    Pretty and soft colours. The hearts are great. X

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  10. Gorgeous card Julia, love the colours stamps and dies

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  11. Another beautiful card. It's great that the previously limited edition seasonal colours in the Distress Inks are now available as single ink pads, as there are some lovely colours to choose from. T xx

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  12. Another beautiful card. It's great that the previously limited edition seasonal colours in the Distress Inks are now available as single ink pads, as there are some lovely colours to choose from. T xx

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  13. Morning julia what a beautiful card love the colours. I have these dies but ive never used the grand circles but now ive got some inspiration on what to used them for. Take Care xx

    Debs Artliff

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  14. Lovely card Julia love the colours, dies and stamps used xx hazel

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  15. Hi Julia, what a lovely design to marry up with the sentiment, really nice card, regards Jackie D

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  16. Morning Julia, loving todays card and great colours and really liking
    These hearts. Nancyd xx

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  17. nice card love your stamped hearts and your background (of course).Laura O

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  18. Pretty card Julia. I wish I could run to the Grand dies, they do 'make' a card, don't they?

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  19. Hi Julia
    Beautiful just beautiful what else can I say except many thanks once again for such excellent instructions. Stamping has never been my No. 1 thing but I am really tempted to have another go and dig out my stamps.
    Have a good weekend, stay safe and warm.
    Margaret

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  20. Hello Julia, Another pretty card, love the colours and sentiment, will have to invest in some Grand dies, they are amazing.
    Have a lovely weekend, keep safe and warm.
    Take care.
    Hugs June xxx

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  21. Hi Julia
    this card is stunning love what you have done thankyou tracy w x

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  22. Hi Julia. I feel really lucky to have won your 'Just a Note' card, which arrived today, thank you so much, it is really beautiful. Yet again, another pretty card you have posted today, I don't know how you do it. Sue

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  23. Hi Julia. Another lovely stunning card the black makes this pop, love it. Where do you get your inspiration!

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  24. Hi Julia, love this card...Hope you aren't snowed in....S.x

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