The idea for this valentine came when I was not sitting down to stamp. I thought I could make a cute pocket using the Lacy Heart Stackables from Lawn Fawn and slide something inside to make a cute love note, and then I thought I could put one of the critters from For You, Deer hanging from the border, holding a little heart. I must admit For You, Deer didn't make the first cut when the fall release from Lawn Fawn came out. Not that I didn't think it was cute, but the set was really sentiment-heavy (and I mostly stamp in French), plus there were so many things on my wish list, I simply had to prioritize. That being said, I finally caved in and got it and the last three projects I've made have used it. I just can't put it down, it seems, and the ideas just keep coming. So this project is being entered in the Lawn Fawnatics challenge #19, as this set seems to be my current favorite. (My all-time favorite is probably the fairies, though - both the summer and winter ones.)
The lovely fruity colours were inspired by Hand Stamped Sentiments #279.The sentiment reads, "Special Delivery." The pink heart can be pulled out of the pocket and used to write your love message. I also made a matching 4-1/2" x 4-1/2" envelope for it.
Lawn Fawn Supplies (unless otherwise noted)
Stamps: For You Deer, How You Bean? Conversation Heart Add-On, En ville (In the City - Stampin' Up!)
Cardstock: Whisper White, Calypso Coral, Bermuda Bay, Pear Pizzazz (Stampin' Up!)
Patterned Papers: Let's Polka in the Meadow, Watercolor Wishes
Ink: Tuxedo Black Memento, Bermuda Bay (Stampin' Up!)
Dies: For You Deer, Lacy Borders, Lacy Heart Stackables,
Outside In Stitched Hearts Stackable, How You Bean? Conversation Heart Add-On
Accessories: Grosgrain Ribbon (SU!), Envelope Punch Board (SU!), Black Enamel Accents (Ranger),
Polka Dot Brad (Queen & Co), Mini Stapler (SU!), Markers (Copic)
I love you used our color challenge to create a Valentine's card in these unconventional colors. Genius! The pocket for the little love note is so clever and super cute. Thanks for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments.
Posted by: Stampin' by Genny | December 23, 2017 at 14:14
Oh, how cute and fun! Who would have thought of these colors as Valentine's colors but it totally works! The removable heart makes this card extra special too! Thanks for playing along with us at Hand Stamped Sentiments!
Posted by: Jenny Engelke | December 28, 2017 at 09:07
Oh my goodness, this is so sweet! I love the fun pocket for the heart! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Lawn Fawnatics!
Posted by: nancy | December 29, 2017 at 15:08
awwwwww!!! this is SO sweet! love the colors! love that bear on the top! and super LOVE the heart shapes! Thank you SO much for playing along with the Lawn Fawnatics Challenge! :D
Posted by: Samantha Mann | December 30, 2017 at 11:39