Heart Shaped Cards Again

 Hello my friends!  Back again with a couple of cards using the Heart Shaped Sale-a-bration bundle.  It's definitely my favorite and seems to be a favorite of pretty much everyone else too.  The card I shared previously used it for a non-Valentine purpose.  Today's cards follow that idea, and one is an anniversary card for my daughter and son-in-law.  The other one is a just because card.  I love making generic cards like that because you can always add a sentiment that fits the need.  

Before I made the cards, there was a little prep work to do ahead of time.  Back a number of months ago I shared a technique that requires several coordinating ink colors and Blending Brushes to match.

This is a half piece of Basic White cardstock.  The colors on the right were brushed on first.  I started with the lightest color, Petal Pink, and made random circles that were about 1 1/2" or more in size.  The next color added was Pretty in Pink.  Then circles of Melon Mambo were added last.  Keep all the inks fairly light so nothing jumps out at you when you look at the finished paper.  Yes, I know it looks kind of 'blobby' right now but just wait until you start die-cutting pieces out of this!  Wow!

On the other half of the paper, I brushed on sections of Bubble Bath, Fresh Freesia, and Petunia Pop.  You might notice in one section I got a little heavy-handed with the Petunia Pop color.  But it still all worked out fine when I used it on the projects.  What surprised me the most with this was that the colors worked well together when my die-cut piece overlapped onto the two sides.  You never know what might surprise you!

I worked with two colors at a time because I wasn't sure what I was making with them or how it would all turn out.  Right now, it looks sort of like a mess.  But now the magic happens when this cardstock is die-cut into piles of heart wreaths, the "wishing" word die-cuts, and bunches of small flowers.  You should see the oodles of pieces I have to work with now - such fun!

This is the first card made with these die-cut pieces.  The base is Basic White cardstock.  Next is a layer of Petal Pink that measures 5" x 3 3/4".  This is attached flat to the card base with adhesive.  

The next layer is Basic White measuring 4 3/4" x 3 1/2".  Using the largest Stylish Shapes circle die, cut a circle centered on the upper part of this layer.  This layer has a Petal Pink Ribbon wrapped around the bottom half and then tied into a knot.  It's then attached to the card base using Dimensionals.

On the circle that was cut out, use the Blending Brush to lightly add some Petal Pink ink to the center.  Attach this back inside the circle opening using adhesive.  This will make the circle piece sunken into the front.

Next, I went through my stash of die-cut hearts to find the one with just the right color combination on it.  This was added to the center of the circle with little drops of "green glue" added to the wreath.  

Three of the flowers were chosen for the card.  They were slightly curled and then added to the wreath using Mini Glue Dots.

The sentiment is from the Heart Shaped bundle.  It was stamped on a scrap of Petal Pink cardstock using Pecan Pie ink to keep it lighter.  Then it was die-cut using the die that coordinates with it.  This was popped up over the wreath using Mini Dimensionals.

Three small pearls were added to the center of the flowers for an embellishment.

Okay, that's the first card.  It only used one heart and three small flowers, so I still have lots more to use.

This is the anniversary card I made.  As you can see, the colors look very different on this card.  The wreaths were cut from the left side of my blended paper so there's all kinds of lavenders and purples to use.

The "wishing" die is part of the Delightful Wishes bundle along with the sentiment I used.  There were three "wishing" words that were cut from my paper.  I chose the one with the most Petunia Pop ink on it.

The card has a Basic White base.  The layer is Petunia Pop.  It's been embossed with the Distressed Tile 3D Embossing Folder to give it interest.  Then it's attached to the card base with adhesive.

Two of the heart wreaths were chosen and added to the card front.  I used touches of "green glue" again to hold in place.  Then two flowers were shaped and added to the design.  They are attached with Mini Glue Dots.

The sentiment was stamped on Basic White cardstock using Petunia Pop ink.  It was die-cut using the die from the Heart Shaped bundle.  The more detailed "Wishing" is die-cut from the paper I made and is backed with a "bubble" word in white to make it stand out.  It is attached to the card front using a bunch of Mini Glue Dots to hold in place.

One of the plain Rhinestone Basic Jewels is added to the center of each flower for an accent.

Thought you needed one last look at these two lovely cards.  I'm so happy with how they turned out.  This technique of brushing color onto cardstock to make any color combination you need or want is so much fun to do.  I don't know why I don't do it more often!  But since I did do this, I now still have three extra heart wreaths, two more "wishing" words, a small pile of flowers, and even the inside of the heart wreaths that I intend to play with some more.  If all goes as planned, I'll have some cards to share with you tomorrow using more of these pieces that are left.  I certainly can't throw them away.  But if I put them away somewhere, I'll forget about them and never get around to using them.  So, this is what I'll be sharing again.  If this isn't your cup of tea, I'm sorry.  Give me a few days and I'll start creating with something else.  Okay?

Did I mention that Sale-a-bration is going on right now?  And did I happen to mention this is my very favorite set?  I hope you get this free item and use it well.  And fall in love with it like I have!!

Happy stamping and creating,

Sharon