I didn't really make any New Year Resolutions this year, but I did create a list a of things that I wanted to strive to be better at :) and one of those things was posting more often here, which forces me to actually take some me time and sit down to create. I have found lately there are so many other things going on in my life that it is easy to forget about finding some time for "me" and stamping just because I want too. So today did (although this card actually doesn't have any stamping,lol). My Mojo has been lacking in a big way lately so what better place to jump start it then with a great sketch form Mojo Monday, and The Paper Players are having a fun Valentine Theme Challege so I thought I would play along.
Here's my take on it:
This card is a pretty clean and simple one but it was fun to finally do something with the new Red Glimmer Paper. The paper is so pretty IRL, it has a great glitter to it-and no mess! Plus it punches out perfectly. For the card base I used Crumb Cake then layered on a piece of Elegant Soiree Designer Series Paper that was matted on Marina Mist. Then for the main image panel I layered on another piece of DSP (from the same pack) and piece of Soft Suede that was embossed using the Perfect Polka Dot Impressions Folder, then matted them and finished it off with some Marina Mist Taffeta Ribbon.
Instead of using a sentiment on this card I used a Chipboard "U" that I have in my stash (another thing that I am trying to better at-using up what I have). I sponged the edges with Soft Suede Ink and backed on to some Marina Mist Card stock. Then I added a cute little Itty Bitty Button Heart and tied some Linen Thread through it. And as per the sketch I added two brads in Crumb Cake.
Happy Stampin',
Jenn!! I LOVE this card, and missed you TONS this week! I actually saw this card on my google reader and 'starred' it before I saw it was yours. :)
Posted by: Laura W. | 01/16/2011 at 09:31 PM
Beautiful card, Jenn! I love the texture. The glimmer hearts provide the perfect "pop" of color! Thanks for playing with The Paper Players this week!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/14/2011 at 01:37 PM
Jenn, I, too, find that doing challenges is a great way to get my mojo flowing. I am so pleased that you decided to play along with the Paper Players and share this fabulous card. I love the color combo you used and the repetition of dots on the second layer! Fabulous
Jaydee
Posted by: jaydee | 01/14/2011 at 09:51 AM
This is a beautiful card Jenn! Those glittery hearts are the perfect touch! I love your blog too but I think I have mentioned that before!! Thanks for dropping by the Paper Players this week and playing along with us!
Smiles,
Lesley
Posted by: Lesley Croghan | 01/13/2011 at 01:40 PM
Jenn- I love this- simple and elegant! Love the blue with the red and the use of the new glimmer paper and the DSP (both of which I do not have yet and now need to add to my wish list:-)) Thanks for playing with us at The Paper Players!
Posted by: Julie Gearinger | 01/13/2011 at 12:54 PM