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Thursday, February 9, 2017

Happy Valentine's Day and Sending Hugs



Crafty time today!  I made a Valentine today, inspired by a couple of challenges, including the sketch at CAS(E) this Sketch #208 and more especially by Jen Mitchell's card.


I am also entering this card at AAA Cards #83, Addicted to Stamps and More #228: Holiday, The Paper Players #339, Just Add Ink #346: Just Add 2--and I added hearts and flowers, Simon Says Monday Young at Heart, and Retro Rubber #55: Heart (my sentiment stamp is from last year).









My second card for today was inspired by this bright and fun card from Anita over at Muse #202.

Anita's Inspiration Card
I was inspired by Anita's all over stamping, bright colors, and inlaid built up die cut sentiment.  I stamped a random pattern of dog silhouettes in primary colors, and then die cut 'HUGS' from that panel.


I die cut hugs twice more out of red, and then glued them together and placed them back in.  Here is a close up of the die cut area.



I am also entering this card at Simon Says Wednesday: Cute, Addicted to CAS #104: Pets, and Happy Little Stampers Anything Goes with Dies February.





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33 comments :

  1. Lisa EltonFebruary 9, 2017 at 6:42 PM

    That's a pretty heart die and I like the way your sentiment curves with it! Those colorful pups are too much fun, cute card!!

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  2. SharronFebruary 9, 2017 at 9:00 PM

    Beautiful heart card, Joyce! And I love your fun pet design. All those wonderful pups are so bright and happy!

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  3. sandieFebruary 9, 2017 at 11:59 PM

    Adore the mix of grey and red and the placement of the sentiment is excellent, thanks for joining AAA. Sorry not been for a chat, need a catch up, still suffering from a strained arm so keeping computer to the limit but hoping you are well xx

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  4. JaneFebruary 10, 2017 at 12:26 AM

    Super striking card and that heart die cut is quite the beauty. Thanks for playing at AAA Cards.

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  5. Jan ClothierFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:34 AM

    I like how the restraint of the rest of your card gives that stunning heart die a chance to breathe and shine. I think you've made a great choice for the background paper as it has enough pattern to give interest without taking away from that showstopping heart. Thanks so much for joining us at Retro Rubber.

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  6. Leigh PennerFebruary 10, 2017 at 5:08 AM

    Wonderful cards, Joyce!

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  7. Christine TraversaFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:12 AM

    That shade of blue is so great with the heart. Love how the words follow the heart shape also. Thanks so much for joining the RR challenge. ❤️

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  8. Tracey McNeelyFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:23 AM

    That heart is gorgeous and pops off that background Joyce! Your second car card with all the doggies is so sweet and what a great idea to substitute flowers for cuties I primary colours! Thank you so much for sharing at Muse this week!

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  9. Crystal KomaraFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:31 AM

    What a beautiful die, Joyce! Simple and sweet. Thanks for joining us at The Paper Players this week! Crystal, DT

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  10. creative ladyFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:54 AM

    Beautiful card...love the CAS look! Thanks for playing along with Retro Rubber challenge.

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  11. BobbyFebruary 10, 2017 at 10:21 AM

    I love those dog silhouettes stamped in different colors, Joyce. Adding the hidden sentiment gets the message across without interfering with the images. I'm so glad you shared your card with us at Addicted to CAS.

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  12. Claire GranthamFebruary 10, 2017 at 1:18 PM

    Love the beautiful heart card, the die is gorgeous. Thanks for joining us at Retro Rubber this time. Cx

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  13. Neets BFebruary 10, 2017 at 2:05 PM

    Love that heart card, Joyce. Really simple but oh so effective. And your interpretation of my card is fabulous, loving those pups in primary colours, really striking.
    Thanks so much for playing along at Muse this week, Anita x

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  14. ArdythFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:16 PM

    Love the primary colours and the dogs! So glad you joined us at Muse this week, Joyce!

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  15. GerrinaFebruary 10, 2017 at 3:17 PM

    Your Valentinescard has a super layout; like the gray-red combination! And the 2dd card is one you can only get happy from! Hugs, Gerrina

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  16. I Card EveryoneFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:04 PM

    Your heart is just perfect over that fabulous embossed base, Joyce! I was particularly fond of Jen's card, too ... and the pups? pup-adorbs!
    =]

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  17. cmFebruary 10, 2017 at 6:46 PM

    Apologies galore for being MIA of late; just returned from 12 days at my mom's on a 'working' holiday, marking Gr. 12 diploma exams. Bonus: time with mom and my niece and nephew; made the long hours of grading more bearable! Doing some catching up on your gallery with 'words' (thought bubbles were sent previously *grin*...often at 5:30 am when I was up, getting ready to catch the bus...not something I do in small town Canmore!). Your intricate heart is ever so pretty, and the pups? Sweet! A clever take on Anita's card!
    Hugs~c

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  18. Keep It Sweet and SimpleFebruary 11, 2017 at 2:44 AM

    Just popped over for a closer look at your take on the Muse card.
    Wow! Love those pups.
    xxx

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  19. Neva ColeFebruary 11, 2017 at 11:19 AM

    Great CAS card that I might have to CASE. 😀 Thanks for playing along with RRBC.

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  20. Kim HegginsFebruary 11, 2017 at 4:18 PM

    Adorable Valentine card....love that gorgeous heart! But your sweet hugs/dog card steals the show for me, just as sweet as can be.

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  21. LindaFebruary 11, 2017 at 4:38 PM

    What a fun take on the Muse challenge. So cute.

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  22. Sherrie M.February 11, 2017 at 7:25 PM

    Wow, your heart card is stunning! I agree with another commenter on your great restraint not to add too much. Its simply perfect.

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  23. Kath StewartFebruary 11, 2017 at 11:22 PM

    beautiful card...love the colour combo and great placement of your sentiment...thank you so much for sharing with us at Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge...hugs kath xxx

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  24. GayatriFebruary 13, 2017 at 2:54 AM

    Both cards are awesome, Joyce. Love the primary colours on the second card. Adorable card. Thanks for joining in Simon Says Stamp Cute Challenge. Gayatri xx

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  25. Petra SwartFebruary 13, 2017 at 9:10 AM

    Your heart card is beautifully CAS and very striking, Joyce!!!! I love the dry embossing!!!!! Your card with the doggies are so fun and cute - love the little green paw-prints to fill the spaces!!!! The bright colours are lovely!!!!
    Have a great day!!!!
    Hugz

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  26. Coralynn MurrayFebruary 13, 2017 at 12:51 PM

    Fabulous! I love the background with the pop of red with the heart. Thanks for playing along with us at AAA Cards!

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  27. MarybethFebruary 13, 2017 at 2:47 PM

    The heart card looks amazing,love the blue panel! The dog background is so darn cute and colorful! Hope all is well you and the family, Joyce!

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  28. Creative worldFebruary 14, 2017 at 2:18 PM

    So beautiful and elegant heart die you used and create and with embossed background you did awesome card...thank you for joining us at ATSM
    Zeljka DT

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  29. TanjaFebruary 14, 2017 at 10:59 PM

    such a sweet Valentine's Day project - thanks for sharing it at Addicted to Stamps and More

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  30. Jen W.February 15, 2017 at 4:22 PM

    There's that yummy heart die again and I love the way it's off the edge of the grey. And your second card? Be still my heart. I love it!!

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  31. Julie BFebruary 18, 2017 at 3:19 AM

    What a colourful doggy inspired card Joyce, sure to cheer anyone down in the dumps.
    Thanks for joining in at HLS. :)

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  32. Paper Therapy PonderingsFebruary 23, 2017 at 10:59 AM

    very fun card, lovethe colors you used
    thanks for joining us at Happy Little Stampers
    Barb Housner (DT)

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  33. Susan RenshawMarch 4, 2017 at 2:40 PM

    I must try this hidden words technique!
    Thank you for sharing with Happy Little Stampers!
    Susan
    Calling All Crafters! – My personal Blog!

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