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Jan 12, 2021

Handmade Valentine's Card with Red, Black and Gray

Hello and welcome!

I decided to join in Hero Arts Stay Crafty challenge this month and their January theme is "Hearts". These cute images are actually part of a Christmas set, but when I purchased the set I intended to use these cats on a love/valentines themed card. I just never got around to doing it until now :-)  



The stamp set is called Meowy Christmas and there is also a matching die set available (separately). Unfortunately they are no longer available directly from Hero Arts, so I linked to Amazon. 

I started out by stamping the images on Neenah 80lb paper using Memento ink. The chair was  stamped  again on the red dotted paper to paper piece. Cats were colored with Copic markers and fussy cut using my Cutterbee scissors. (I do have the matching dies but wanted a closer cut for today's card.)


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Using a circle die cut as a mask, I inked up the white card stock panel using Pumice Stone Distress Oxide ink. Removed the mask, stamped the little outline hearts (this is an ancient stamp from Stampin Up), then adhered the images.     



The tiny solid red hearts were die cut (these tiny dies are included in Avery Elle's Hearts Frame die set). I added the sentiment and a strip of striped black and white patterned paper for some interest and then the button where I tied a bow using natural jute twine

The sentiment is part of this Hero Arts stamp kit from a couple of years ago, but it's no longer available. I love the hand written font! 


I'm sharing my card here:
Hero Arts Stay Crafty Challenge - Hearts  // Path of Positivity - Look for the Positive // Crafty Calendar - Make it Cute

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13 comments:

Jennifer said...

This is so cute! Reminds me that I need to order my cards.

Jennifer
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KT Fit Kitty said...

I have this set too, just got it in December! I used it for Christmas projects, but I love your Valentine's card! Thanks for the awesome inspiration! I love this set so much, love the retro vibe! Have a wonderful day!

Ellibelle said...

I too totally love the retro vibe of the set! Had to have it when it was released :)
Thanks for stopping by!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much, Jennifer!

Joanne said...

So cute!

Mrs A. said...

I love the retro look on this card. Chair is super in the spotty paper. Hugs Mrs A.

Mica said...

Such a cute card and perfect for Valentine's day! :)

Hope that your week is going well :) The rain has stopped and it's been sunny and warm since our 3 day lockdown was lifted which is nice :)

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Ellibelle said...

Thank you!!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks so much!

Ellibelle said...

Thanks Mica! Sounds like wonderful weather!

Liz said...

Lovely design and I love the paper piecing. Thank you for joining in the Crafty Calendar Challenge this month. Good luck!
Liz xx

Christine Healy said...

What an adorable card...creative use of stamp set!!!

Carole J said...

I do admire this kitty love card! The design is elegant and understated, yet has a lot going on. The paper pieced chair looks fabulous and the hearts are perfect for these love struck kitties. The colour palette is gorgeous, Ellibelle. Thank you for sharing your lovely project at the Path of Positivity challenge. xx