Simple Valentine and Envelope

Hi Sweet friends, Lindsay here with you today!

For my Inspiration 101 post, I thought I would bring you a cute little Valentine/Envelope combo, inspired by a lovely picture from Pinterest.

Here is a look at the inspiration:

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So, to start, I took a card base, and stamped my hearts, using the Foxy set.  These little images are perfect for creating clean and simple designs.

I then stamped a Valentine sentiment from the Just the Basics stamp set, using one of the pink inks.  I finished it off by rounding the corners.

To complete the set, I created a little envelope using my punch board from WRMK.  Super quick and easy to do!  I hope you were inspired to take a clean and simple design and try it out on your next project.

Thank you for joining me today!

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Kiss

Hey there sweets!  

Todays inspiration comes from the pages of Paper Crafts magazine.  When I saw this gradient star, and simple layout, I knew it was the perfect starting point for my Valentine card.

I brought out some fun glitter from American Crafts, and set to work by die-cutting a heart, and running it through my Xyron sticker maker. 

I then took a white panel and stamped the little hearts from the Kiss Me set, in gold ink.  I layered up the glittered die cut heart with foam adhesive, and added a strip of vellum, heat embossed with my sentiment.

 

Lastly, I added some fun sequins, and outlined my panel with a black multi liner, before adhering it to a pink card base.  It is certainly more embellished than the original, and that's okay!  It is all about getting that creative spark, and running with it.

Thank you for joining me today!  I hope you take a fresh look at some of the magazines you have, and create something one of a kind inspired by it's content. 

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January Release - Basically, awesome.

Yeppers - today is release day! I can kinda hardly believe it - time flies so fast (then again I say that every month, don't I - lol)

Anyway, let's just dive right into it!

THE most important part (second to the stamps) is the sale - so before we go any further, here's the 'deal' ---

TODAY AND TOMORROW ONLY!

20% off your total NEW release stamp purchase using coupon code NR20

(and if you mention 'blog' on your order, I'll throw in something special for you - but, only if you mention 'blog' in the comment section of your order!)

Are you ready for the new release?! I'm so excited about these four stamp sets, I could jump for JOY! But, I'll refrain myself - it's ok if you wanna jump - we encourage it!

We're releasing some great BASIC stamp sets ....

'Basic' means: a great standard and 'must have' set for any collection, usually including (but not limited to) sentiments and general images. Something you can use over and over again!

We're proud to be releasing...

Foxy 2x6 

Anatomy Of Love 4x6

Just The Basics 2x6

Numbers-Symbols 2x6

We LOVE our design team - no, really! They're awesome - on top of it - and just the best, sweetest, group of ladies we've had! So, let me show off what they've done to show you how awesome these stamp sets really are!

Please - please - *super pretty sweet* please - take a moment and visit these talented ladies on their blogs. Not only do they have bonus content - but, they LOVE what they do and it shows.... take a moment and 'follow' their blogs (if you can) and leave a comment - it means so much to these girls, I promise! (you'll make their day!)

Charlene Bopp 

Please take a moment to visit the uber talented Charlene on her blog HERE - she'll have bonus content (and it's - WOW)! 

Samantha Mann

Samantha is really the sweetest girl around - go ahead and see what else she has up her sleeve, on her blog - HERE.

Tyra Babington

 

It's no secret - I have a design crush on Tyra! SHE'S amazing!! WOW, ok - you like, absolutely have to go see her blog - like, right now :) HERE

Nicole Gavaldon

Every time Nicole posts one of her creations - I think, Ummm - WOW. I know you think so too, right?! So, take a moment and say hello to her on her blog HERE. 

Chrissy Larson

So, we don't have enough room on the blog right now to show off the amazingness of Chrissy! Most of these cards do special things - open with fun sentiments - and are just *way cooler* then these little pictures show - SO you MUST, must - must - go to her blog and check these cards out in more detail - amazing!! HERE

Melissa Chipperfield 

Haven't you LOVED Melissa's new series on blog photos?! (you should scroll down to her blog post and check it out if you haven't already!) Also, take a moment to visit her blog - HERE - she's pretty spectacular! 

Lindsay Amrhein

Take a moment and follow Lindsay on her blog - HERE - she posts great content and always has the most inspirational cards! 

Annette Witherspoon

Annette - is a doll - and so is her fun cards - I know she has a couple more really awesome creations to show you - on her blog, HERE. Be sure to say hi, I know she LOVES it! 

Dannielle Robeson

Did you know that Danni - our design team coordinator - is now the design team coordinator for 'Fusion Challenge'?! Yep, take a moment and check out her blog - get all the latest news and fun stuff coming out of Danni's crafty world! HERE

Your fearless leader NICOLE, might have made a couple items for the release too! (I just couldn't help myself, this is such a good release) But, you already know what I look like, right?! lol So, I'll spare ya the picture... and just get right to the good stuff... 

Don't forget about the sale - good today and tomorrow only! Coupon code - NR20 .. 20% off all the new release stamps! 

Check out all the new releases on the website - http://www.sweetstampshop.com/new-release/

Take a moment and comment below - let us know which stamp set you're just going to *have to have* ---- we love to hear what stole your heart! 

Thank you so much for stopping in, commenting, following - and supporting! We're a small business who deeply appreciates you as our customer and we know - it just wouldn't be possible without you! So, thank you!! 

Happy release day - Happy Stamping!

N. 

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