Happy Birthday

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Today I want to share a card made for the Cas-ual Fridays Red, Pink and White challenge.

 

 

The new release from Cas-ual Fridays caught my eye.  I purchased a few goodies and thought I'd use them for my challenge card.

 

I used:

Full On Floral (background)

Heartfelt Sayings

 

To make my background,  I embossed in white from Brutus Monroe.  I just love his embossing powders.  I then took Rockin Red from Catherine Pooler Designs and with the ink blending tool started heavy red and the made the ombre look .  I then tied some white ribbon and stamped Happy Birthday from the Heartfelt Sayings in Red from Brutus Monroe.

 

The card is super cute and will definitely make someone's birthday a little brighter!

 

 

This card is entered into the Cas-ual Fridays Challenge here



Monthly Self Check Reminder!

Hello!  Thank you so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a very special card for a blog hop I am participating in.  I do not know of one single person who has not been touched by cancer in some way... Cas-ual Fridays has started a monthly blog hop to remind women to do a monthly self breast exam.  You can read the story on how it began here.  I encourage you to take a few moments to read up on how to do a self exam if you do not know how.  It takes moments to do your self exam and could save your life.  Please remind all of the women in your life to do so.

 

You should have arrived from the blog of Jennifer Ingle.  If you did not or got lost along the way please start back at CAS-ual Fridays Stamps.

 

 

CAS-UAL FRIDAY's  has their own line of stamps and dies mainly for Breast Cancer cards and it is called Calling All Sistahs and 50% of the profits from the sales of the Calling All Sistahs line goes to the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc. for research and medical help.  Check out the line here.  Anyone is welcome to participate in the Blog Hop that happens on the 17th of each month. 

 

Here is my card for the hop!

 

 

Products used:

 

Cas-ual Fridays Hope Ribbon

Cas-ual Fridays YOU (from a previous Stamp of Approval Box)

Craftin Desert Divas Fancy Frames

So Suzy Ink Bites

Brutus Monroe Alabaster Embossing Powder

 

I first took the Hope Ribbon stamp set and the word HOPE.  On pink card stock I embossed with Brutus Monroe Alabaster powder in rows. I wanted the HOPE to be staggered .. I do have to say I am one of the worst straight line people in the world.. So I did take a ruler and make a cheater line so it would be straight.  After I had all of the hope stamped out and embossed.. I took two tiny hearts from a set called YOU (from a previously released Stamp of Approval set) and stamped in random places using So Suzy Ink Bites in Watermelon and Thistle Thicket.  I then used the largest die in the Craftin Desert Divas Fancy Frames set.

 

For my top layer, I took again the Fancy Frames die and I only wanted a tiny portion for a layer.  I then stamped and embossed hope is stronger than fear .. I added a few more hearts from the YOU stamp set.  I took out my twine (I am trying to use this more) and after wrapping a few times I saw it looked perfect in the grooves from the die.  It worked perfect.  I then added a few flat back pearls and with scor tape I adhered that to my main card .

 

I added some foam tape to the main panel and ran the watermelon ink bite from So Suzy around the outside edge.   My card turned out amazing and I can't wait for this to make someone smile who is going through this terrible disease..

 

Thank you so much for stopping by.. Be sure to comment for a chance to win a gift certificate and keep on hopping!

 

Your next stop on the Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop is Kelly Griglione

 

 **There will be a $15 Gift Certificate given to 3 people that comment along the hop.**   Comments close on July 19th at midnight EST.
 

You can learn all about how Calling All Sistahs got started here.

If you are a facebooker, we'd love for you to join us in our Facebook group! Click here to join

This group is for hop stops, hoppers, and anyone interested in Calling All Sistahs :)

 

If you should get lost along the way please go back to the CAS-ual Fridays Calling All Sistahs Blog Hop.  

 

So remember we have all come together for this blog hop to encourage our Sistahs to do their monthly breast self-exams and yearly mammograms!!

 

 

 

Just Believe

Hello! Thanks for stopping by today . I'd love to showcase from the Whispers collection .. Dragonfly at Die-Versions

 

 

I started out by die cutting the Dragonfly in gold foil paper.  It is a very thick paper and the die has some intricate cuts so I placed a piece of cardstock folded under my plate for some extra thickness.  It cut perfectly the first time.  I just received my Vagabond 2, so I wasn't sure how thick I would need.

 

My card is 4 x 5.5 in size and I played with my gelatos for this card... Ok, well my purple gelato!  I used watercolor paper and gesso to place a layer over the paper (let this dry).  I then scribbled some gelato and with my spray bottle spritzed and moved the gelato until I was happy with it.  I wanted this card to be simple .. but let me tell you.. it looks stunning in person.

 

I wanted the dragonfly to really be raised, so I placed two layers of adhesive foam .. it was so high that you could see the foam.  I took out  a gold marker and colored it so it would blend in. You can leave the wings as is or I bent them slightly giving them some curve.

 

   

 

I then stamped my sentiment (from My Creative Time)  and embossed in Brutus Monroe gold.  Placed the dragon fly on the card and added a few rhinestone embellishments for the final touch.

 

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  When shopping at Die-Versions be sure to use the code kara15 to save 15% from your order.   This can not be combine with any other sales or promotions.

 

Happy Crafting!

Kara

 

 

 

 

 

Be the Reason someone smiles

Hello!  Thanks for stopping by

 

New week calls for a new challenge at The Color Throwdown blog!  This week the colors were so amazing that I can't stop looking at them.   Here is the swatch to work with.

 

 

I am loving the layered look lately.  It seems all of my cards end up with numerous beautiful layers. I first started off with my card base.  It is 5 x 6.5 and I purchase these at Michaels when on sale. I ended up trimming it slightly which I normally do not do.

 

I started out with a 4 x 5.5 white piece of card stock and took the brand new ink from So Suzy Stamps called Wild Watermelon.. and oh is this gorgeous.  I know this will be my go to pink from here on out..   I took my ink blending tool from Tim Holtz and placed the Wild Watermelon down.  I die cut in yellow the brand new stacked stars from Simon Says Stamp.  I left some of the stars intact ..  I ended up cutting down this piece of cardstock as my stars didn't take up as much space as I thought.

 

I then started my layers.. I used the Scalloped square from SugarPea Designs.  Orignally this was from a Stamp of Approval box, but can now be purchased outside of the box.  The next layer is from Craftin Desert Divas Fancy Frames.   The next layer is the Picture Frame die from Craftin Desert Divas.  The pink layer is a regular old cut and I embossed this layer.  Finally one last white square.. I took my Wild Watermelon and drug it around the edges of this piece to make it kinda pop away from the white card base.

 

I then took the Flag Banners from Craftin Desert Divas and used the brand new set from Simon Says Stamp (inspired by Jennifer McGuire) Uplifting Thoughts.  I embossed this with Alabaster from Brutus Monroe.

 

It needed something else.. so I rummaged through my ribbon and found pink.. and had some twine in the mess, so I added that as well. 

 

This card turned out so incredibly gorgeous.  The colors together are stunning.. Be sure to  join in the Color Throwdown Challenge weekly!

 



Pray for Orlando

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

I almost feel helpless in times of tragic happenings in the world.  I saw a card drive opportunity and I hopped to it.. These are the cards I created #prayforpulse

The stamped cards come from a brand new release from The Joy Collection found at Brutus Monroe.  I used Altenew inks in several different ink collections.  The banner if from Banner Flags at Craftin Desert Divas.
 

 



Thinking of you

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I'd love to show off a card using the brand new Flower Power from The Joy Collections, found at Brutus Monroe.  This set has endless possibilites..

 

I used Altenew ink and layered my flowers.  These cute little heart flowers are adorable!!

 

I then took from the Flag Banner set at Craftin Desert Divas and stamped Thinking if you from the Flower Power set. 

 

It was a super simple and quick card.  Highly recommend this Flower Power stamp set.

 



Ladybug Girl

Hello!   Thanks so much for stopping by

 

It's ladybug season here in PA!  This little cutie is called Ladybug Girl from Craftin Desert Divas.  She is a digi stamp that is super fun to color!   Don't let digi stamps intimidate you..   I'd start with what colors best with the ink type you use in the printer.  I see many people wanting to use digi stamps, but do not know how.  I have a Brother laser printer and most of time use Spectrum Noir to color.  Just do a bit of research and dive in.  Craftin Desert Divas almost regularly has a freebie.. so try it out!

 

First I printed out the Digi Stamp Ladybug Girl and colored with Spectrum Noir markers.  After I had her all colored in, I cut with my Brother Scan N Cut.  I'll forever say that machine is a life saver.. I'm not a great scissor user so this does it for you!

 

Here are the Spectrum Noir markers I used for her hair and skin.  I found this combo on Pinterest and love how it turned out.

 

 

 

I then found paper I'd be using for my card.  I may or may not have a paper hoarding issue.. And then when it comes time to use it.... I cringe because what if.. LOL  tell me I'm not alone..

 

I cut a white strip and took out some twine and became to wrap  to the left.  I then used the Stitched Circles from Craftin Desert Divas and did several layers. 

 

Using the Wishful thoughts dies.. I cut the word BIG out of glitter paper.  That tiny dot for the I is a pain to keep track of.. I think I cut 3 separate dots lol. I took a small tag from the Pocket Pieces Hi die set and HUGS from Wishful Thoughts ... embossed that in Alabaster from Brutus Monroe.

 

I popped up the Ladybug girl with foam dots.. and then started to place the black stitched look with my black gelly roll pen.. the first time it started to leak.. I should have stopped, but I kept going and it turned bad..   I then had to cut hearts from the Heart of Heart die to place over the mistakes..

 

 

 

 

This is a super cute card!  Who doesn't need a BIG HUG with a cutie pie LadyBug?? 

 

 

CDD products used:

Ladybug Girl: http://craftindesertdivas.com/ladybug-girl-digital-stamp/

Stitched Circles: http://craftindesertdivas.com/stitched-in-circle-dies/

Wishful Thoughts word Dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/wishful-thought-word-dies/

Wishful Thoughts: http://craftindesertdivas.com/wishful-thoughts/

Pocket Pieces Hi dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/pocket-pieces-hi-dies/

Heart of Heart dies: http://craftindesertdivas.com/heart-of-heart-dies/



Stamp of Approval box - Thank you

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

 

I'd love to show you a card I made using the Stamp of Approval box.  You may see it called SOA as well.  This is a box of handpicked stamps/dies by Catherine Pooler.  The release is quarterly.  This is my second box and have been blown away both times.  Items in the box are all stamps/dies from popular companies that you may know.  If you do not purchase the box, the products separately can be purchased months later.

 

For my card I started out with Kraft cardstock.   I purchased my kraft from Amazon, Neenah brand 80#.  I cut all of my cards to 4x5.5 inches.  I purchase the card bases at Michaels and that is the size, so it is pretty standard that I use 4x5.5.

 

 I then took the stamp set from Gina K and versamark to the craft paper. I used the flourish stamp in this set.  I embossed with Wow! Pink Perfection.  What a gorgeous powder.  I then took a die from Reverse Confetti (not in this SOA box) and die cut my edge.   To add a little more interest in between the flourish stamps I used the tiny flower in the Enchanted Garden set from the box. I used Alabaster from Brutus Monroe.

 

 On my base I used Thank you from SugarPea DEsigns - Enchanted Garden.  Embossing that with Brutus Monroe Alabaster powder. 

 

Also in the box is a butterfly from SuarPea Designs.. I cut that cutie and took an embossing pen to coat the butterfly and then embossed that in Pink Perfection.

 

I added a few sequins and glued down the butterfly.  I absolutely love this card and the SOA box.  I am so please to have purchased the box.

 

I hope this sparks some creativeness!  Happy Crafting

~Kara

 



Color Throwdown #388

 

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by!  I absolutely loved the colors in the Color Throwdown #388 challenge that I had to participate. 

 

I used Rose Bloom from So Suzy Stamps, LOVE from Die-Versions, Picture Frame Die from Craftin Desert Divas  , Alabaster embossing powder from Brutus Monroe and Zig Clean Brush markers for my water coloring.

 

I started off stamping the Rose Bloom on Strathmore Water color paper and embossed that with Alabaster powder .  I then took my zigs using 050 Yellow, 030 Blue and 048 Emerald Green with my waterbrush and adding color where needed.  

 

I then took the picture frame die with the blue zig and water brush to create a fading color effect.  I cut the word love and adhered it and then my rose bloom panel.  I then finished it off with some sequins and twine.   For my background I simply took the yellow zig and water brush and colored around the edges. 

 

These colors together turned out gorgeous.  It is a gorgeous mix .  I challenge you to participate in the Color Throwdown Challenge

 

Happy Crafting!

~Kara 

 

 

 



Fun in the Garden

 

Hello!  Today I want to share the Linky Party at Craftin Desert Divas.  The theme is one of my FAVORITES... Shake it up!!  Yes, that means crank up those shaker crafty juices and get to crafting!  Shaker cards are so fun to make and not to mention you can just shake, shake, shake!!





Every other Monday will mark the beginning of a new semi-weekly Linky Party over at the CDD blog. We hope you will share your projects with us! And don't forget about the prizes! Every Linky Party will have a winner and a Top 3! The more times you link up...the more chances you have to win!!

 

Our Sponsors for this Linky Party are:

One 4x6 Stamp Set

 

One Digital Stamp of choice

 

I absolutely LOVE this linky challenge!!  For digi images, I use Word to position my images and print. I start off by printing my flower pot bear.   I use a Brother Laser Printer and Brutus Monroe cardstock to print my digi images.    Using my Spectrum Noir pens I color in the image until I love it!  My final touches for the bear is a bit of Glossy Accents to her eyes.

 

I then went to Too Cute By Jessica and purchased the files that match this digi stamp.  There was a 95% off sale and I love a good sale!

 

From those files I took the flowers an SVG file and imported it to my Cricut.  I cut out a few different sizes.. I wanted these as accents for my card.  I wanted a sweet sentiment for my card so I also programed my Cricut to write instead of cut "Fun in the Garden". 

 

I wanted my sequins to appear to be coming out of the flower pot so I chose the Fancy Stitched Label Dies for my shaker portion.  I cut a foam layer, transparency film, and cardstock layer.  I adhered them all together and let that sit over night with a little weight (usually I use a container of my ink cubes).  I am sure you don't need to let it set that long and I don't always. 

 

My background is simply Zest from Brutus Monroe.  I love to make my own color backgrounds and Brutus Monroe inks can do just about anything.

 

I then took my Fancy Frames die and cut two different shapes from that.  I wanted a fun bright color for my card and I believe I achieved that!  I filled my shaker in with Pizazz sequins (which currently I am obsessing over). 

 

I hope you enjoy this shaker card as much as I LOVED making it!

 



Craftin Desert Divas products used:

Flower Pot Bear - http://craftindesertdivas.com/flower-pot-bear-digital-stamp/
Pizazz Sequins - http://craftindesertdivas.com/pizazz-sequins/
Fancy Frames Dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Fancy Stitched Label Dies - http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-stitched-label-dies/



 

Linky parties are from Monday at 12AM Arizona MST thru Sunday 12PM Arizona MST.

Any projects you submit must be linked to your blog or online gallery. 

Projects must be NEW, no back linking, please.

Number of entries for this linky party is unlimited.

You may link up ANY type of craft project (layout, card, altered item, tag (etc) as long as it goes with the theme of the party.

Please link your project back to Craftin Desert Divas Linky Party.

Winners will be randomly chosen by random.org

Simple Cancer Cannot card

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a very simple card I made.  The verse is called Cancer Cannot....

 

I first inked up my background using Pink Ribbon Background from Sparkle N Sprinkle.   I used the Thistle Thicket ink bite from So Suzy Stamps.   I then took my Wink of Stella pink pen and clear pen to color in the hearts.  A photo does not show the glitter, but it adds a special touch to the card.

 

I then took my stamp Cancer Cannot from Verses Rubber Stamps and used my favorite white ink of all time from Brutus Monroe Alabaster.  Stamping this with my Mini Misti (LIFESAVER if you are a new or seasoned stamper) in case my print did not come out good the first time.  I took my heat gun to set the ink.. I didn't want to take any chances on it smearing. 

 

I love kraft paper.. It mixed with anything makes a gorgeous mix.  So I took a Kraft card base (I get mine at Michaels) layers my card and then decided to make a layer under the verse.  Adding some faux stitched lines with my gelly pen and a few dots around the corners of the verse... made the final touch!

 

I added a little stamp on the inside.  I normally do not stamp so there is more writing room, but I felt it was fitting to place the stamp today.  This is also from Sparkle N Sprinkle.

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope this has inspired you to be crafty.  We all have someone in our life who needs some inspiration.  Inspire someone today!

~Kara

 

Imagine

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to show off the new So Suzy Stamps April release!!  If you love flowers... you must check out the release here

 

For my card I cut a base 4 x 5.5 inches.  I use the folded cards from Michaels for my actual card, so I try to always have bases cut.  I ended up going to the larger card size for this card in the final stages.

 

I then took two stamps .. Spray and Mini Spray and randomly place using the Ink Bits collection Highland Spring.   After I had enough sprays all over I stamped and embossed the new Imagine stamp (which I absolutely love).   I used Brutus Monroe embossing powder in Alabaster.   I used the stitched rectangle from MFT Stamps and raised this with foam tape (although it may be hard to see in the photo).

 

Then comes the Nuvo Crystal Drops... I need intervention on these.. once you start making dots.. it is tough to stop.  I do need to pre-make these drops because if you mess up on a card/project .. it is too late!!  I did mess up and I also tried to layer purple over white.. Just a word to the wise.. pre-drop these babies on acetate.

 

I then decided to layer some matching cardstock behind my stamped spray. My final card is 5 x 6.5 and gorgeous!!!  I love fun colors and this combo is just that.

 

Thanks so much for stopping by!  I hope this has sparked some creativity

~Kara

 



MFT Stamps - Thank you

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

I'm fairly certain I have a MFT Stamps (My Favorite Things Stamps) issue.. LOL  I love their releases as there is always something .. something you just 'need'.

 

This vertical stars die is from the February release!! I'm not sure why I waited to use it, but it's gorgeous..

 

1.  I took the die and a 5 x 6.5 piece of cardstock and die cut the vertical star twice.  There is also a horizontal star die.. that's why I keep saying vertical.. so you know what I used.

 

2.  I then took the Homespun lines and made a decorative edge to my cardstock.  

 

3.  Using my Brutus Monroe ink (Zest) I used the Tim Holtz ink blending tool and edged the cardstock.

 

4.  I cut my yellow cardstock 5 x 6.5 to lay under the white. 

 

5.  Where my stars met were kind of wonky, so it worked perfect to take a scrap piece of yellow cardstock and stamp with the Brutus Monroe Zest.  I used the star from Count the Stars.  I then took Thank you from Kind Thank you and embossed with Brutus Monroe Alabaster. 

 

6.  I then adhered foam tape for some dimension and placed that right where my starts were wonky.

 

Today was a gorgeous unexpected beautiful weather day (the weatherman was wrong.. I love when he is wrong for the right reason. .LOL)  So this card matched the beautiful bright sunny day!

 

Thanks so much for stopping by! 

 

 



Color Throwdown Challenge #384

 

 

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Have you tried a color throwdown challenge?  This is my 2nd challenge and I feel the challenge!  Try one out!  At Color Throwdown they host a weekly challenge! 

 

Here is the color pallet you had to work with

 

 

I took the Morning Glory background stamp from The Ton Stamps and embossed it with Brutus Monroe embossing ink and Alabaster powder .. I just love Brutus Monroe products. 

 

I then took my Zig Clean color brush markers and my water pen and colored away.  I wanted more of the water color look.  To add the finishing touch I used Memory Box butterfly dies and my Spectrum Noir red berry glitter brush.

 

Here is my final project!  I felt like it needed a word or sentiment, but after placing different ones various places I decided not to place one on the front.  It is on the inside of the card.

 

Simple cards

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a few cards I made using water color and Concord & 9th goodies.

 

I used the Floral & Flutter die set for these cards.  This set is STUNNING in person.  I am so excited to use it on so many projects.  

 

I also used stamps from Sophisticated Script, Grateful and Tree Hugs.

 

I used Tim Holtz watercolor paper.  These squares are handy as you don't need to cut them.  They are also a GREAT quality and thick.

 

I took my pearlescent water colors and just randomly placed them sideways.  I had envisioned what I wanted and the look I was going for.  Next time, I would leave more room for where ever I will be stamping.  I think the stamped word looks better on plain white and not on the water color.  I used my MISTI to stamp most of them and thankfully because it needed a few layers over the watercolor.  I used Brutus Monroe detail ink form my stamping.

 

I then took my die cuts and placed them over the watercolor and used flat back pearls for the center of my flowers.  I mainly used white cardstock, but after these I experimented with colored card stock and it adds that little punch.

 

Happy Crafting!

I hope this sparked some creativity

~Kara

 

 

Happy Birthday and SVG Files

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I am so incredibly excited to say that Craftin Desert Divas has released SVG cut files for the Shop Cutie collection.  If you have a cutting machine, this should make you extremely happy!   It is so super simple to use SVG's with my Cricut Explore. 

 

So first I saved the SVG file to my computer and extracted that zip file.  Logged into my Cricut Design Space I went to start new project and then upload.  You can upload many different types of files, but I love SVG's because the layers are given for you.  All of the work is done.. You just need to resize the project and simply cut!

 

I decided to raise my stars on the candy bar with foam.  I love dimension so this fit right in.  I also distress inked the squares of the chocolate bar to give it a slightly different chocolate look. 

 

So after I had all of my pieces cut I assembled my little candy bar shop cutie to get the idea how I wanted her.  I then make my card base which included my most favorite die set ever from Craftin Desert Divas... Fancy Frames.  Adding Happy Birthday from Bring on the Cake stamp set and embossed this with Brutus Monroe Alabaster powder.. BTW it is a gorgeous pure white..   Topped it off with some sequins .. perfect CUTE card!

 

Products used:

This is the Shop Cutie Candy Bar file used for my project http://craftindesertdivas.com/shop-cutie-candy-bar-cutting…/

All svg cut files can be found here: http://craftindesertdivas.com/cutting-files/...
Craftin Desert Divas products also used in this project:
Fancy Frames: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Bring On The Cake: http://craftindesertdivas.com/fancy-frame-dies/
Pizazz Sequins: http://craftindesertdivas.com/pizazz-sequins/

Brutus Monroe - Alabaster Embossing powder

 

I hope this has sparked some creativity! 

Happy Crafting

 

 



Valentine's Day using Michaels Jar of Hearts

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

 

So after seeing all of the beautiful jars of hearts being shared on Facebook.. I couldn't resist these cuties..   I got an email that there was an additional 20% off your order that day I could go, so off to Michaels I went (I did have other items to pick up, so it wasn't the only reason) .  Valentine's was 50% off and then plus the additional 20% made them close to $5! I love a good sale.

 

I already had the idea brewing in my mind as to how I wanted to make my cards.  I used the new Brutus Monroe ombre ink pads.  Please please check these out if you have not already.  They are the bomb.com !!!

 

I didn't get a super great impression on all of my stamped hearts, but hey it worked for me.  I then took some twine and gave it a few wraps .  I also used the die from Heart of Hearts at Craftin Desert Divas and inked the white paper to match the card.  I also have the mini inks from Brutus Monroe.  Using my round sponge I just dabbed ink on each.

 

 

I hope this has inspired you to get crafty!

Happy Crafting

~Kara

 

 

This post is entered into the challenge:

DL Art - Valentine



You are a sweetheart!

Hello!  Thanks so much for stopping by

 

Today I want to share a card I made.  Valentine's Day is right around the corner, but this style could be used for any time.

 

I used the Heart Background from Die - Versions and cut a solid pink layer behind.  I then took a scrap piece of paper with Brutus Monroe wagon ink and a blender tool.  I wanted the edges to have the bold edged look.  I then took You are a Sweetheart stamp from the Simon Says Stamp Hello, Beautiful and embossed that in scarlet from Brutus Monroe.  Adding some red/white twine and a few sequins from Craftin Desert Divas Sweetness mix.

 

I then placed foam squares on the back of my scrap piece of paper for some dimension.. Added some kraft paper to the background and poof a perfect card!

 

 

This card entered in a challenge at:

Simon Says Stamp - Monday Challenge

DL ART  - Valentine 

Simon Says Stamp - Anything Goes Wednesday Challenge