Sunday, January 5, 2014

Heart Bouquet


No finger painting today. I am getting in the mood for Valentines.

The border was made with Spellbinder Borderabilites Curved Borders Two. I love those dies and bought them before Christmas. I could never find a time to use them so out they came for this card.

The heart dies were given to me for Christmas by my sister along with other goodies I can't wait to use. I stamped an image from Inspired by Stamping for a background for the hearts and stems. It's really a simple card and was fun to create.

This card was entered in the  Splitcoaststampers Inspiration Challenge IC422.

A Creative Romance-Something New is the challenge. Can be a new baby, new job, new crafting stash.  My new stash is the heart die and the curved border die.

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge wants to see Something New-that would be my new heart die and Spellbinder curved border die


Recipe:
Stamps-Inspired by Stamping/Vintage Background set, Mark's Finest Papers and Stamps/You Are Cherished
Paper-PTI white cardstock
Ink-Memento Tuxedo Black
Accessories-Impression Obsession DIE053-M, Spellbinders Borderabilities Curved Borders Two, Bobbin ribbon/black

32 comments:

Desire Fourie said...

So elegantly gorgeous. Love the detail at the bottom.
Hugs
Desíre
{Doing Life – my personal blog}

Cathy said...

You are definetly back:)
This is a beautiful Valentine! I am in the mood for Valentines too! I have one on my craft table but I have not assembled it yet! I have to work today and we are expecting bad weather so I expect to be busy! Yuck! I would rather be crafting!

Davi said...

Love your new stamps, they made such a beautiful card Brenda! Its very elegant :)

Basslady said...

this is fabulous, dear benzi!

i love the border, it has an incredibly elegant look!

wishing you a healthy and very blessed new 2014!

hugs and kisses from germany,
silvi xoxo

Beebeebabs said...

Absolutely beautiful card as always!!!

Hussena said...

Hi Benzi,
I am dropping by your blog after ages..Sorry about that ! ..just loved your card today ..its so elegant and beautiful :)..Love the design and the fab way you have used the die !!
Wishing you and your family a very Happy New year :)

Unknown said...

Wow a stunning card such a elegant design, glad i found you, now following
Hugs Debbie xxx
http://debscraftycreations.blogspot.co.uk/

jimlynn said...

Stunning!! This is so elegant in those lovely colors and love the little bouquet over the black. Just beautiful!
Lynn

Donna Hanley said...

This card is absolutely lovely. I see your sister did some very nice shopping for you. You lucky girl. LOL I really like that stamp right in the center of this card. Beautiful layout. Enjoy the day.

Sue said...

Absolutely gorgeous! huggles Sue xx

MaryH said...

This is so elegant. Love that S/B cutout...clever you to use it in such a way. Your pretty red hearts against the B&W damask is so striking. Check out the PB All Sorts challenge...this would be great entered there. Doesn't have to be a PB image, just something romantic & non-digi. This is just lovely. TFS & Hugs...stay warm.

Carla S. said...

Very gorgeous and creative card, Brenda! Love the diecut border and heart flowers! Stay warm! It sounds like we are in for some pretty cold weather, even down here!

nwilliams6 said...

Benz, this is sooo elegant and pretty! Very cool toys from your Sister! Love the romantic look of this. Wow. Hugz!

Marisa said...

Love those long stemmed hearts! Lovely curved die too! Great card :)

Unknown said...

Such a beautiful card, elegant and great impact. Love that new curved die, I'll need to look for that one! TFS!

Pam~ said...

Adore the 3D effect with the heart pins! I have not seen the curved borders by Spellbinders .. I like it! Awesome card!

The rain and wind are in fulll swing. With that I'm assuming the temp is plunging too.

JD/ Jill said...

Very pretty card...really like your border on the bottom of the card...makes the card so elegant (and romantic ...

Carol L said...

That curved die really is pretty, and I love the way you used it! Those long-stemmed hearts are perfect for a Valentine card! Nice job!

Bonnie said...

I love these hearts and that cut work border is gorgeous! Love this card!

JD/ Jill said...

Brenda, In answer to your question. Yes, I did receive your delightful email and sent one back to you. Thanks so much for the pic! It made my day! Happy stamping to you!

Maria said...

Wow! So pretty! Love the hearts and detail! Such a pretty detail die used for the border along the bottom of the card! Take care, hugs!

Donna Ellis said...

oh! oh! how sweet! Love the black and red theme, Benz, and the pretty die cut at the bottom of your card! (Glad I'm not the only one who buys tools and uses them long after the fact). hugs, de

Lynne in NI said...

Aww this is gorgeous Brenda, great use of colour and your layout is beautifully balanced!
Bet that was a good crafty pressie from your lovely sis, looking forward to seeing your other new goodies ;)

NanaConnie said...

Oh, this is beautiful, Brenda! Love the long stems on the hearts and that black brocade background (try saying that 3 times quickly!) lol

Darnell said...

EGADS, Brenda, I ADORE this! I have that die (NBUS) and I so appreciate the inspiration of an outstanding way to use it!! Hugs, Darnell

Colleen Dietrich said...

Love it! I think the way you used the IBS background square is beautiful. I was just thinking about pulling out that set last night. Too many ideas, not enough time...

Loll said...

Beautiful Benzi ... and so creative. Lovely dies. Loll xx

cheiron said...

So elegant. Love the cutout on the bottom. Thank you for playing along in with our Something New Challenge this week over at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

Sassy Raggedy said...

Benzi, this is just lovely. I think those hearts are awesome. Wonderful card. I think or hope we will be getting warmer soon...Hugz, joann

Carmen S. said...

Oh liebe Benzi, Deine Karte ist wundervoll. Mir gefallen die Herzen ganz besonders gut.

Liebe Grüße, Carmen

Joanne (jojot) said...

what a beauty....love the heart bouquet and the detail work

Carol Hurlock said...

This card reeks of sweetness. I just love how you have the little heart bouquet attached to the card. It's beautiful!
Bear Hugs,
Carol