Love makes the world go 'round...

I wanted to use a stencil on a card for today, and in looking through my (very) few stencils, I found a pretty, never-used heart-patterned one that I decided to try. So, I thought, why not make a Valentine? It'll be here in a mere 10 months, right?

I started by taping my stencil down on top of my rectangle of white cardstock. Then, I gathered some inks that ranged from a medium pink to dark red and began sponging them on top of my stencil creating a subtle ombré effect.

Once I was done inking my stencil, and before I removed it, I pulled out my lo-o-o-o-ng neglected Tattered Angels Shimmer Spray, and applied a few good spritzes of shimmer.

I think you can see some of the shimmer in the photo above.

To finish off the front, I cut a banner (La La Land die) and stamped it with a Fiskars sentiment.

I also added a few iridescent sequins for some additional sparkle.

On the inside of my card, I added a couple of Recollections (I think) stamps. I was actually happy to see that the heart stamp didn't produce a solid red image, but left an ombré graduation of color.

I had so much fun using this stencil, that I plan to make a few more of these closer to Valentine's Day 2020. 

I'm entering this card into the challenge over on The House That Stamps Built: Use a stencil.  Shirley, owner of the Glittered Paws blog, inspired me to take part in this challenge, and I'm so glad she did!

Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl