The idea for these two cards came in response to a request from an employee of the thrift store. She has a new baby grandson and asked me if I could make a special Valentine for her to give to him.
This is the Valentine I came up with for her. It was made with a lot of scraps. The background paper was a left-over piece from other cards, and the cardstock I used for the bear was actually a little unassembled pillow box that I knew I wouldn't ever use as intended. After cutting him out, I inked the paws, belly, nose/mouth and ears through openings in the die. I enhanced his eyes with some Nuvo drops.
The white heart, too, was cut from a scrap of cardsstock. I inked the edges to help define it a bit more. It was popped up, as was the sentiment, which I printed with my computer.
The tiny hearts are actually enamel hearts that were once part of a card kit.
Because I had this card design worked out, I decided to make another one in more feminine colors.
I used my computer to print the sentiments for the inside, and I added another enamel heart underneath each of them. I have really enjoyed using those tiny hearts as embellishments.
I think there are a lot of grandmothers who frequent the thrift store and buy cards for their families, especially their grandchildren, so I try to donate cards that will work for that purpose.
Thanks so much for stopping by, and remember to laugh--a little or a lot--every day.
Cheryl
2 comments:
So cute, Cheryl! I like the way you colored those parts through the die. I have a die like that and I need to use it again and try out your idea.
Awwww! Adorable.
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