Hello friends, at Double D we have a new theme and fitting for February it is all
about HEARTS! We also have a fun and pretty mood board for inspiration!
I was inspired by all the pretty pinks, let alone the hearts.
I have always loved Valentines Day making it one of my favorite
celebrated days! There is just something about hearts that well,
get to my heart!
I have to say that the creating of today's card threw me for a loop!
I had a Spellbinders die I purchased when they had one of their warehouse sales
and all along thought it was a 'glimmer' die, so what did I do but glimmer it of course.
Then I tried to figure out how to get the center heart glimmered and lined up
in the center so went to youtube and then realized it wasn't a glimmer die
at all, but one of their small dies of the month 'A Lotta Heart' from Jan 2022.
Once I watched the video it all made sense. The base of the die cuts totally apart
like a puzzle that you have to piece back together. I first, as I saw in the video
inked one side of all the pieces with Distress Picked raspberry ink, I love how
it gives such a pretty tone on my pink card stock. There is also a glimmer set
that coordinates with this die that I was lucky enough to have which enabled me
to die cut the center delicate heart out. When cutting the background die it also
cuts the hearts in half, so I can back in with half hearts on each piece.
The florals and greens in the center of the big heart are part of the die set.
The sentiment is from The Ton Easy Expressions. I added a few
Pink Fresh Studio gems.
I would suggest if you have this die set
to make sure you too watch the video.
Stop in at Double D and see all the pretty hearts from
our fabulous design teams!!
This is so pretty in pinks! Love the cheerful and uplifting colors you've used on this sweet card. So glad you figured out how to use the die. It certainly makes a sweet design, especially with that delicate heart in the center. Simply adorable Diane!
ReplyDeleteThanks for the inspiration on this challenge. I love the hearts everywhere on your card. Pretty pink too! Often, I find it hard to get the right pink. Thanks to your challenge, I actually made and sent out Valentine cards.
ReplyDeleteSo pretty! Loving all of the hearts and your inking! That center die cut heart is fantastic, so much beautiful detail! LOVE!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got it figured out because it is gorgeous! Love your choice of color too ... perfect.
ReplyDeleteI like the pink shades of your card and...hearts all over!
ReplyDeleteLia xx
Diane, this is spectacular, from the wonderful inlaid pieces, to your fantastic shading and color choices! hugs, de
ReplyDeleteThis is gorgeous, Diane, and well worth the struggle to figure it out. Thank goodness for YT. I love the ombre shading of the pink and the half heart pieces. Beautiful center focal heart and added gems.
ReplyDeleteWhat a creative journey you took for this card, but look how beautiful it turned out! A unique design. Love the pretty heart in the center, and the perfect sentiment!
ReplyDeleteStunning design, beautiful card!
ReplyDeleteWhat a clever die!! Too funny you thought it was a Glimmer. It's so interesting, and I had to stare at it a long time to figure it all out. I love what you have done with it, and those sweet little flowers are just the perfect final touch. Just lovely!
ReplyDeleteYour background is amazing. I love the shading of the pink. The intricate heart in the middle is so dainty looking. Such a lovely card.
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