Hello Stamplings!
Happy Febrrrrrrary! I always feel sorry for the Cupids out there in parts of the world where it is freezing cold. Their poor quivers!
This is a quick post as we have company coming for a few days. I'm not sure if I will be able to post next Monday, so I went with a Valentine for you today:
This week the IDEAS schedule is I = "Ink" and next week it's D = "Dies," so I've covered them both with this card. My featured NBUS today are the dog and mouse from "Wishing You Happiness," by Anita Jeram for the Colorado Craft Company.
(Am I the only one who buys a popular stamp set and then doesn't use it right away because it's being used by everyone? Then, you know, years go by ... so dumb, but hey, the important thing is to eventually use them!🙃)
I die-cut the stitched heart (from Cottage Cutz) and removed it from the panel. Placing it on a piece of scrap paper, I stamped the splotches using spritzed Distress Inks. I put the painted heart back in its original place, taped it at the back, and stamped the two arteests. The critters and brushes were lightly painted with my Ziggies.
Then I sent Hammy and Stanley deep into the pp drawers and they found a piece that perfectly matched the pink and red inks I used. I die cut and stacked the love word (from My Creative Time) and then used the same piece as a mat. That was attached to a white card base so you'd never know the mat paper has part of it missing where the die was cut.🤫 Playing in:
Addicted to Stamps and More (diecuts and/or stencils),
Cut It Up (have a heart),
Cut It Up (have a heart),
Color Hues (pink and red collaboration with Inkspirational),
NBUS.
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*Life is too short!
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How lovely to see something a bit different for a Valentine card - so much fun. The caveman cartoon made me smile
ReplyDeleteA fun take on the Valentine card Darnell. I agree, we see all these fab new sets then have to have them, then don't know how to use them. At least the fact that most US stuff is still hard to get over here keeps me from adding to the NEBUS mountain! So pleased you found the time to share at Color Hues too. :)
ReplyDeleteWhat cute little mice busy painting your heart. A clever design Darnell...love it. x
ReplyDeleteGreat to have a piece of paper that fits so beautiful! It is a fun card! Hugs, Gerrina
ReplyDeleteWonderful card, Darnell. I hear you about having to have it and then not using it. Good thing it came up in your rotation. This card is adorable! Have fun with your guests!
ReplyDeleteYou know that I do the same thing. There's just not enough play time to get to it all. It's evidently much easier and quicker to order new things! This is worth waiting for, Dolly! I love how the mice are painting the splotches and the you found patterned paper that is the perfect match!
ReplyDeleteCute stamps like this one never go out of style, Darnell! This is an adorable card!
ReplyDeleteNot me, D! When I get schtuff, I can't wait to get it inky!! I adore that set and have used the cootie out of it and NEVER get tired of seeing it - they are truly adorable here in your loving hands! and splat like pros!
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ps don't feel sorry for us - we have wonderful ways of keeping warm with our Valentines - why do you think I was born in November?! x
Darling! Love the use of the schplats to show them painting the town, er heart, red -- this is very cute indeed! As for purchasing, then not using the stamps for awhile, I believe it's the other half of the curse where we can order something immediately, have it delivered to our door, then forgot what the inspiration was.... nope, that's not my problem...
ReplyDeleteClever design Darnel and such a cute pair of arteests! Love this! Hugs, Kate!
ReplyDeleteHi dear Darnell. Love your card, I've just used a die set that I've had for I don't know how long... but it's not because everyone else is using it but because watched a video that reminded me I had it! 😂
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your visitors... and have a great break. Praying for you for God's blessings
Prayer hugs, Shaz in Oz.x
What a fabulous card, Darnell! I love the heart cut out, decorated, and put back in. Missed you this morning. :-)
ReplyDeleteGreat card, Darnell. I love the fun design.
ReplyDeleteLiz xx
A darling card, love the splats with the painting cat and dog. Great paper and sentiment too. x
ReplyDeleteAdorable valentine with the painting critters, Darnell - love it!! Funny caveman cartoon too :)
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Valentine! Love the ink splotches on the hearts; it looks like your critters' brushes just splashed them there. Sorry you had trouble following my blog. In the meantime, I've followed yours!
ReplyDeleteit's great. I love how you have used the heart and am glad those 2 little creatures have finally had an outing. I try and resisit buying the new releases now. I am quite happy buying old things in the sales! Hope you enjoy your company xx
ReplyDeleteDarnell, I don't even want to count how many stamps/dies, etc. I've purchased, set aside and promptly forgot about as my eyes twinkle with the thrill of getting more new stuff that...well, you know...sits and waits for a play date. Your artsy mouse and pup, splattering the heart, are absolutely adorable! A wonderful twist on a Love/Valentine card that has me smiling! I'm delighted that you're sharing this in both the Colour Hues and Inkspirational galleries. I'm even more thrilled that you like this collaboration; it's definitely a win-win for both challenges (and lucky me to be on both teams, too).
ReplyDeleteWe're at -33C today...just a 'bit' cold! ACK!
hugs~c
Adorable V-Day card, Dolly. Love those sweet critters working hard to paint the heart. :) Enjoy your company! xx
ReplyDeleteSuper card! Enjoy your company!
ReplyDeleteThis card and those stamps will never be old. I love that they are coloring the heart. Cute design and wonderful card. Thanks for sharing with us at Color Hues. Take care!
ReplyDeleteFabulous Valentine, Darnell - love the stitched heart with the splats done by the two adorable artists. But as a dog person, I really must point out that the one on the left is a dog, not a mouse!! Congratulations to Hammy and Stanley for finding the most perfect paper for the background and sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThis is just the sweetest sis! Cute pup and mousie splashing away with their paint brushes - such a clever design! Thanks for joining us at Inkspirational/Color Hues joint challenge Red/pink! Julia xx
ReplyDeleteI love the artistic abandon depicted on this card. those splatters are defiinitely a work of art! This is a fun Valentine. It makes me want to go out and buy some splatter stamps (for my NBUS pile, of course). Then I'll use them in a few years. lol
ReplyDeleteThose critters are doing a fine job!
ReplyDeleteGreat card.
There's usually no buying and not using! I am always late to the party with new to me stuff! I tend to buy when the rush is over!
Forgot to say how much I love that cartoon! It really made me laugh!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card, love the theme and the large sentiment!
ReplyDeleteThank you for joining us at Cut it Up for our Have a Heart challenge.
Treva
What a lovely card - I do love Anita Jeram's stamps and have a few - I love what you've done with the heart. Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM
ReplyDeleteI fear far too many of us understand exactly how some stamps and dies "disappear" into the stash, and suddenly you realize how very long they've lingered there before getting their share of crafty time. I love these adorable mice, and your splatters are particularly artistic and beautiful! What a fun valentine! Thanks for playing with us at Color Hues--and inspiring all of us regularly!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute stamps and I can see them being used for so many occasions. Your design with the die cut inserted heart is brilliant. Also, thanks for sharing with us at INKspirational!
ReplyDeleteThis is so cute, Darnell. I love how those two are busy painting the heart.
ReplyDeleteHi Darnell, a pretty in pink and red card, love the artistic splats the little critters have added to the heart, I too sometimes die cut from another hidden layer. Thank you for the inspiration... Megan
ReplyDeleteFabulous card Darnell, enjoy your company!
ReplyDeleteI'm guilty of that very thing, Darnell, but it's never too late to play with something as timelessly cute as these critters. Beautifully done with the splats and papers which I couldn't help but assume were inky as well. What a match, and a cute, cute card! The cartoon is hilariously perfect for your blog!
ReplyDeleteI've never seen this stamp before! But glad you got to use it as it makes a great valentine. I got behind with commenting and just been on a trip through what I missed. Your trip to Hawaii looks fantastic and along with all your usual wonderful makes. L x
ReplyDeleteYour adorable card design is ever so clever!!! And I love your wit. I need more of that these days. Thanks so sharing this fabulous card with us at Color Hues, Darnell!
ReplyDeleteDarnell I love that you chose to have your mice splatter paint on the heart--so much fun! The love die with the black shadow makes such a statement. Really sweet card! Thank you so much for sharing with us at the Color Hues!
ReplyDeleteDarnell, this is adorable xoxo
ReplyDeleteLove this Valentine's card. Those critters don't seem to be the most precise painters but I suspect they are having fun being crafty. The background peeking out is lovely and good for you for die cutting the sentiment from it. This ties things together. Thanks for joining our challenge at Addicted to Stamps and More!
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A wonderful card Darnell - loving your colours and how you have shcplattered the hearts... and good on the boys for finding the perfect paper
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Maxine