Valentine's Day Cards for 2021

Hello!

Has it really been 2 years since I last posted? I have become a seasonal paper crafter, due to time constraints. 2020 was a year for the books, wasn't it? My family and I were sick last winter, before COVID became widely known in the U.S. Thankfully, we are all doing well now.

Please forgive the lack of watermarks on my photo's. I wanted to share some cards with you today that I made for Valentine's Day, this year. The two red & pink combo's were Pinterest-inspired. I just love how they turned out, and the tree card might just be my favorite Valentine's Day card of all-time!

Products used are Close To My Heart unless otherwise stated: 

Paper: Oh My Heart Paper Pack, Mix-In Paper Pack(s), White Daisy Cardstock, Ballerina Cardstock, Candy Apple Cardstock, Black Cardstock, Hollyhock Cardstock

Stamps: Say It In Style, Just To Say, Modern Trees (MFT)

Inks: Memento Tuxedo Black, Pewter, Ballerina

Accessories: Stitched Hearts Thin Cuts, Heart Thin Cuts, Scallop Border Thin Cuts, Shaker Circle Thin Cuts, Crimped Frame Die (The Greetery), Stitched A2 Stax Dies (MFT), Essential Stitched Sentiments Die (MFT), Stitched Circle Die (MFT), Heart Embossing Folder, Clear Sparkles, Bitty Sparkles, Stitched Red Ribbon (Jo-Ann's), Red Sparkles (Wal-Mart), Thin Foam Tape

What do you think? Are you ready for Valentine's Day? If you haven't found the time to create your cards yet, I hope you will find inspiration here. Wishing you all good health, and happiness.

Happy crafting!

Casandra

A Beehive Card

I really can't take credit for this next card. It was scraplifted from one I saw on Pinterest. The original was created by Marlene.

Recipe:
Paper: Paper Fundamentals Whimsy (retired), Chocolate CS, Glacier CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Tools: Cricut Create A Critter, Micro-Tip Scissors, Chalk Pen, Glue Pen (CTMH)
Other: 3d Foam Tape, Smoothie Bakers Twine (retired) (CTMH)

I created this card as another prototype for my son's Valentines this year. He also declined to use it. I thought it would be different than everyone else's, but he doesn't like to be different, I guess. Hornets are the school's logo, too. Pfft. Oh well. You can guess what I will be doing for the next couple of weeks....

Thanks for stopping by. Hope your weekend is crafty!

Casandra

NBUS9 Valentine Card

Good morning. I hope that I can continue to inspire you. I have been finding time, mostly on the weekends, to craft.

Today, I would like to share with you a Valentine's Day card I created as a proto-type for my daughter's class. However, the response in her words: "Mom, we did cats last year." Sigh. Cats are so last year. 8 years old....

Recipe:

Paper: Happy Times (retired), Slate CS, White Daisy CS, Blush CS (retired), Hollyhock CS (retired), Whisper CS (CTMH)

Stamp: Friendly Pets (retired) (CTMH)

Ink: Black (Memento)

Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy, Cricut Create A Critter, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen (CTMH)

Other: 3d Foam Tape (CTMH)

I have not used this cat image before, but thought it would be fun to combine a cricut cut with a stamped sentiment. I also just cut into that patterned paper with the gold foil print.

It's probably just as well that she declined this as her classroom cards; it would have been terribly time consuming. 

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

1) NBUS #9 Challenge (Never Before Used Stuff)

2) Heart 2 Heart "Round and Round" Challenge

3) Between the Folds 38B - Love Theme Challenge

4) Shopping Our Stash SOS#287 Challenge -All That Glitters is Gold

Thank you for stopping by. Have a great day.

Casandra

Typed Note Valentines Day Projects

I used up every tiny scrap from the Heartstrings kit. Of all the cards I created with this kit, this one is my favorite. I found inspiration in the Seasonal Expressions book.

But I didn't stop there; I ended up making a layout with this stamp set, too.

I even managed to use up all but one sticker from the matching Heartstrings complements. 

Recipe:

Paper: Heartstrings, Hopscotch, Whisper CS, White Daisy CS, Hollyhock CS, Cranberry CS (CTMH)

Stamps: Love Ya Silly, Typed Note (CTMH)

Inks: Cranberry, Whisper, Lagoon (CTMH)

Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)

Other: White Glitter Trim, Stuck On You glitter puffies, Slate Ribbon, Heartstrings Complements (CTMH)

Hope you like my projects. Don't forget: Typed Note is only available for the month of April. 

Casandra

Heartstrings Valentines Day Layout

I have had this Scrapbook Generation sketch sitting on my desk for a year now. It was just waiting for the right moment to be used. I had a 9" piece of paper left from my Heartstrings pack and knew it would be perfect with this sketch.

Recipe:
Paper: Heartstrings, Hollyhock CS, Whisper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Love Ya Silly (CTMH)
Inks: Lagoon, Cranberry (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Stuck On You glitter puffies, Pink Embroidery Floss, Heartstrings Complements (CTMH)

Isn't it cute? Perfect for my daughter's scrapbook. Best part is that it went together really fast.

I am entering this into this week's H2H Challenge: Think Pink.

Casandra

Mini Valentines Day Cards

This past weekend, I spent probably about 8 hours working on 55 mini Valentine's Day cards for my kids. My son needed 32 and my daughter needed 23. I made several different designs, but thought it might be a little wonky to post 55 pictures of them here for you, so I took just a few pictures instead.

Recipe:
Paper: Hopscotch, Heartstrings, Chalk ItUp, Whisper CS, Slate CS, Black CS, Sorbet CS, Hollyhock CS, Lagoon CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Love Ya Silly, Typed Note (CTMH)
Inks: Lagoon, Hollyhock, Whisper, Slate, Black (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Journal Pen (CTMH)
Other: Stuck On You glitter puffies, Chalk It Up Assortment (CTMH)

I love how they turned out. The Wishes How-To-Book made it so easy to come up with patterns and dimensions. I "wish" I'd thought of it sooner. Yeah, I know...I'm rolling my eyes, too. Teehee.

The kids were really excited about them. Izzy helped me make one just for Daddy, but she couldn't wait until Valentine's Day to give it away. Jack made sure to include both teachers when counting out how many were needed for his class. And Izzy even made sure to use an acid free pen when writing "Frum Izzy". :)

I am entering this into this week's Color My Heart: Color Dare #129. Happy Valentine's Day! Hope you are spending it with those you love.

Casandra

Love Ya Silly Card

Good afternoon. I made this next Valentine's Day card for my son. He thinks the monsters are cool. I am entering this card into the Use Your Stuff Challenge #172: Love Theme.

Recipe:
Paper: Heartstrings, White Daisy CS, Whisper CS, Lagoon CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Love Ya Silly, Distressed Backgrounds (CTMH)
Inks: Lagoon, Glacier, Cranberry (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors (CTMH)
Other: Stuck On You glitter puffies (CTMH)

What do you think? This is one stamp set I don't think I can part with. It's just too cute!

Casandra

FMS172 Valentine Card

I have been busy all week finishing up love-themed projects. Today's card is for my husband.

Recipe:
Paper: Heartstrings, Hollyhock CS, Whisper CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: #30yearsofhappy (retired), Distressed Backgrounds (CTMH)
Inks: Hollyhock, Black, Cranberry (CTMH)
Tools: Journal Pen, Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen, Cricut Art Philosophy (CTMH), Fancy Flourish Die (MFT)
Other: Stuck On You glitter puffies, Bitty Sparkles (CTMH)

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:
1) Freshly Made Sketches FMS172 Challenge
2) The Friday Mashup FM196 Challenge
3) Stampin' Royalty #265 Challenge

I recommend adhering the flourish with a glue pen. Happy Valentine's Day.

Casandra

RS#101 Valentine Card

I am lucky enough to be spending the day with my three Valentines, since there is no school today, and even hubby has the day off from work.

I found a sketch yesterday at Retro Sketches that I really liked and I had an instant idea in mind for. Love when that happens.

Recipe:
Paper: Buzz and Bumble (retired), White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Happy Hive, Bee Mine Petite Perks (retired) (CTMH)
Ink: Chocolate (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen, Honey Alcohol Marker Set, Blush Alcohol Marker, Chocolate Marker (CTMH)
Other: Cocoa Bitty Brads (retired), White Daisy Embroidery Floss (retired), Foam Tape (CTMH)

When I saw the Happy Hive stamp set, I just couldn't resist it. Close To My Heart is celebrating their 30th Anniversary this year, and as part of the celebration, Jeanette Lynton  is releasing some favorite stamp sets from archives, that were previously only available in rubber mount. I did some paper-piecing to achieve this layered effect. Hope you like.

Casandra

DS138 Valentine Card

Tonight, while kids were busy playing and daddy was getting in some tv time, I snuck off to my craft room. 

Recipe:

Paper: For Always (retired), White Daisy CS, Black CS, Crystal Blue CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Whooo's Your Valentine (retired), Words of Comfort (CTMH)
Inks: Crystal Blue, Black (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors
Other: Clear Sparkles, Sparkle Flourish, Foam Tape (CTMH)

I love that this isn't your typical Valentine's Day card; in fact, it could really be used for any day. I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

1) Deconstructed Sketch #138 Challenge
2) Inspired By #107 Challenge

One of my high school friends is a military wife. Her husband is currently serving in Korea and she won't see him again until this Summer. I saw her Facebook post today and it made me sad to think that she can't spend tomorrow with her sweetheart. I am choosing to be grateful just to have my family all together tomorrow, whether we do anything special or not. God bless our military and their families. 

Happy Valentine's Day.

Casandra

CMCC#5 Lollydoodle Layout

I am really excited to share this next layout with you. It showcases some new product as well as tons of Cricut cuts and hand-stitching. Recently, I found another challenge blog on Pinterest. It's called Colour Me...!

Recipe:
Paper: Lollydoodle, Desert Sand CS, Hollyhock CS, Sunset CS, White Daisy CS
Stamps: Classmate Alphabet (retired), Wild About Love (CTMH)
Inks: Desert Sand, Hollyhock, Sunset (CTMH)
Tools: Cricut Art Philosophy, 1 1/4" Circle Punch, Micro-Tip Scissors, Paper-Piercer (CTMH)
Other: Foam Tape, Antique Copper Brad (retired), White Marquee Enamel Shape, Smoothie Flower (retired), White Daisy Embroidery Floss (retired), Sunset Baker's Twine (CTMH)

I was inspired by a layout that was previously featured in the Autumn/Winter 2011 Idea Book, Page 95. When I started creating this, it was intended to be used in a baby book, but as I continued to work on it, I began looking back through Valentine's Day photos from last year. I really only got one good shot. It provided the perfect opportunity to combine a pretty sketch with my new Wild About Love stamp set.

Have a great day!

Casandra

SSSC203 Valentine Card

I recently made it a mission to try and use up scraps from an old paper pack I've had sitting in a drawer since *gasp* 2010. I refuse to count back in years just how long that might be...you do the math. LOL

Anyways, this morning I was trying to finish up this craft mission and started with a sketch and an inspiration challenge. From there, this card was born.

I would like to enter this card into the following challenges:

1. Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge #203
2. Curtain Call - Love Letter Challenge
3. The Cat's Pajamas TCP TCPTUES252 Paper-Piecing Challenge

I plan to give this Valentine card to my little boy. I stamped the inside with "Happy Valentine's Day". I know he's going to love it.

Products Used:
Paper: Florentine (retired), Emporium (retired), White Daisy CS, Cocoa CS (CTMH)
Stamps: Words of Comfort, Fast and Furious (CTMH)
Inks: Sweet Leaf, Cocoa, Twilight, Sunset, Desert Sand (CTMH)
Tools: Embossing Folder (Cuttlebug), Cricut Art Philosophy Cartridge, Micro-Tip Scissors, Glue Pen, Paper-Piercer, Watercolor Pencils (CTMH)
Other: Bamboo Brads (retired)

Thanks for stopping by. Have a happy, crafty day!

Casandra

Whooo's Your Valentine Blog Hop

Welcome to the Whooo's Your Valentine Blog Hop! Today, we are featuring projects created with this adorable kit.

If you have come here from {Jean McNulty's Blog}, you are on the right path!

Now "Hop" on over to {Krista Hershberger's Blog} to see her lovely artwork. Contact your CTMH Consultant (or click here) to place your order. You can get this exclusive stamp set with treat boxes for just $10 when you place a minimum order of $35 in full retail products from December 13th, 2012 through January 31, 2013.

Casandra

MOJO270 Valentine's Day Card

As promised, I am back with a second Valentine's Day card.

I am entering this into the Mojo Monday #270 Contest Challenge.

Recipe:
Paper: Roxie, Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Whooo's Your Valentine (CTMH)
Ink: Black, Tulip, Smoothie (CTMH)
Tools: Micro-Tip Scissors, Corner Rounder (CTMH)
Other: Grey Ribbon (American Crafts), Glue Dot (CTMH)

This is my favorite Valentine's Card of all time. Nice having a sketch that gives you a clustered embellishing idea, and immediately made me think of the new stamp set that arrived the same day. It was kismet. :)

Casandra

H2H Valentine's Day Card

Today, I thought I would switch gears from Christmas to Valentine's Day. Cardmakers are always thinking up crafty ideas way before a particular holiday comes along. 

When I saw this next sketch from Heart 2 Heart Challenges, I immediately thought of the rounded square sentiments in my new stamp set "Whooo's Your Valentine".

Recipe:
Paper: Roxie, Black CS, White Daisy CS (CTMH)
Stamp: Whooo's Your Valentine (CTMH)
Ink: Black, Tulip, Smoothie (CTMH)
Tools: Paper-Piercer, Micro-Tip Scissors, Sponge, Watercolor Pencil (CTMH)
Other: Bitty Sparkles, Black Baker's Twine (CTMH)

I will be back again soon with my next Valentine's Day card. :)

Casandra