Valentine's Cards, All Done!

Here are all 30 Valentines I made for Cards from the Heart this year:

It was a lot of fun making these, and I'm happy to know they are going to a good cause. I tried to mix up the style of the cards, since they will go to boys and girls in a wide variety of ages at various hospitals. I hope they kids get a smile from their cards!!

- Susan

Valentine's Cards, Part 4

And one more batch of Valentines for Cards from the Heart!

- Susan

Valentine's Cards, Part 3

More Valentines for Cards from the Heart!

- Susan

Share your cards!

As I mentioned before, I am making Valentine's cards for the Cards from the Heart card drive. They are really in need of more cards this year to distribute to kids in hospitals.

If you have a few moments to make a few cards, or have a stash of cards already made that you can modify for Valentine's Day, please consider a donation!

Here is more info on the card drive.

Thank you!!
Susan

Valentine's Cards, Part 2

Here is my second batch of cards for the Cards from the Heart card drive.

I am really enjoying making these cards, especially knowing that they are going to kids in the hospital. I hope their days are brightened even just a little bit!

See more of my Valentine Cards here.

- Susan

Valentine's Cards, Part 1

I'm making a whole bunch of Valentine's cards this year for Cards from the Heart. I did this last year too and absolutely love having a reason to shop for cute products and make a bunch of cards!

I found an old Inkadinkado stamp set in the $2 clearance bin at AC Moore, so each card is getting a cute little image inside, and then I'll write a message as well:

(Sorry, I know that isn't a great picture!)

So far I am sticking to Memento LadyBug ink because it doesn't run. I'd like to use the more vibrant Stampin Up inks, but they run at the slightest hint of wetness!! 

I'm doing some experiments with sealant, so we'll see how that turns out!

Thanks for looking!!

Susan 

Valentine's Window Card

Is it too soon for a Valentine's Day card?? This card is for the Moxie Fab Window Card challenge. I had made a window card for Christmas and really liked how it turned out, so this window card challenge came at just the right time for me to try again!

The heart-shaped window is made with a heart punch, and inside you can see a little locket peaking out.... there's a surprise inside!

Mounted inside the card (with removable adhesive) is a mini-Valentine like the kids exchange at school:

I love how the window let's me do this 2-in-1 idea with the mini retro Valentine! Fun stuff!

Thanks for looking

-Susan

Valentine for my boys
Tomorrow morning my sweet boys Jack (almost 5) and Evan (2 1/2) can share this card but enjoy their own bag of treats to celebrate Valentine's Day. 

The stickers "I love being your mom" would be great in a Mother's Day scrapbooking page but I decided it was the perfect sentiment for how I feel about them. 

I used letter stamps with gold ink to write their names and lots of hugs and kisses. Of course there was room for some ribbon and paper hearts as always, this time on the card and the treat bags. 

I think I'll let them have some pink chocolate covered pretzels with their breakfast tomorrow!

Cherish a fine romance

You could use this as a gift box for your Valentine. 

The rub on transfer says "Ours is a fine romance" and the K&Company embellishment says "Cherish". 

The ribbon is brown and blue and I reversed the ribbon on the bottom to show more of the contrast blue.

This would also be a sweet place to store small romantic tokens from your beloved

- like the handwritten cards that come with flowers.

Chalkboard Frame

I love leaving little messages for my family around the house. Just a little note can make a big difference! I decopauged this picture frame with cardstock and a ribbon. I used chalkboard paint where the photo would normally be placed. I finished it with a button and flower.