Stampin! with Jaydee

 

I knew that it was about time I created a Valentine's card for Lou... so, Lou, if you are reading this... stop reading and move on :-)

 

Calypso Coral is one of my least favorite - ever - SU colors.  I don't know why I don't like it, but I just don't.  However, it does work really well with the Real Red and Black.  The red seems to lift it a little and the black grounds it...  I hope that makes sense!

 

I decided to use a couple of new items, including this branch die from Simon Says Stamp.  It has the branch die and also either hearts or parcels and, of course, I had to choose the hearts for this card!  I cut the hearts from Calypso Coral and Real Red card stock and adhered them over the branch.

 

I need to make them feel a little more special, so I covered the hearts with Wink of Stella clear glitter and then added some Crystal Effects over the top of that.    For the sentiment, I used a rub-on from the Simon Says Stamp February card kit.   I mounted the front panel onto Basic Black card stock.

 

Here's my card:

 

 

The glitter pen and Crystal Effects didn't seem quite enough... so I took a few Basic Rhinestones to the part of the die that has the bows for the hearts.

 

I used another rub on for the inside:

 

 

 

And, as per my 2015 resolutions... I finished the envelope, too!  I used a piece of paper from the SSS February card kit - it was a really good match for the Calypso Coral.

 

 

 

Well, there you have it... I do hope you will check out the inspiration cards from the other members of the design team.  I can promise you there are some amazing cards for you to be inspired by.

 

  Anne Marie Hile
Claire Broadwater
 Jaydee
Joanne James
Laurie Schmidt
Nance Leedy
Sandy Mathis 
Debbie Mageed
Karren Johnson
Shannon Jaramillo

 

On a personal note:

 

I did get to spend a little time in my crafting room today and listened to Verdi's Macbeth on WQXR.  Oh... how wonderful it was.   Listening to classical music is my favorite thing to do whilst I am crafting.  I have very varied tastes in music - actually, you could say I have very eclectic taste in music, however, when I am crafting, classical is my go to.  It was a recording that had been done during a live performance in New York in October last year and had the amazing Anna Netrebko as Lady Macbeth.  Her voice is as rich as molten chocolate over ice-cream.  Gorgeous.  Anyway, listening to that inspired me to spend a little more time in my craft room and I made two more cards to share with you.

 

Talking about sharing with you.... I got an email from Colleen B and the title was... this is what 2 feet of snow look like.   I did a double take, because, as you all know, Colleen lives in Texas and I couldn't imagine 2 feet of snow in Texas.... Anyway...here's the photo she sent me.   I totally and utterly laughed out loud!

 

 

Seriously.... one of the best snowman parts I've ever seen :-)  Thanks for sharing, Colleen.

 

 I'll be back tomorrow with another card for you.  In the meantime, warm hugs and prayers for those of you who need a little lift tonight.

 

Hugs

Jaydee

 

Card recipe:

• Card stock:  Basic Black.  Whisper White.  Real Red.  Calypso Coral
• Sentiment:  Simon Says Stamp February card kit rub-ons
• Tools:  Simon Says Stamp branch die.  Wink of Stella glitter pen.  Crystal Effects.  Lil Inkers Rectangle die