Oh what a fun sketch this week. And I can check the box for Valentine. I did take a bit of liberty with my shapes...I used my large heart shaped 'window' for my second circle and a square Emily Browning 'How do I love thee' quote in place of the small heart. If you look closely, I hope you can see.
I was inspired by Nancy (nwilliams6) and Carol (Bobbiesgirl) to use corrugated cardboard on my card. Both do the recycled elements so well. I stamped the Great Impressions stamp with Stazon directly to the cardboard. You can pull the shutters open to reveal the Browning poem.
The star of my card today is actually the gorgeous long retired Basic Grey paper. Sandie (sistersandie) created a fantastic card using the DP Saturday and I had to go dig out a bit to use for my card today. I used another piece of DP for the I Love You. It is from a scrap of My Mind's Eye Valentine paper.
I am thinking this might be an anniversary for my humorous husband...we are celebrating 30 years on the 14th. He is most romantic.
Can't wait to visit the gallery and see all the inspired designs. Thanks for stopping by.
Date: Wednesday, January 18, 2017 GMT Views: 1044
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Registered: January 20, 2016 Location: Freetown, Massachusetts Posts: 31446
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 8:18 AM
Wow! Happy 30th anniversary!! I thought I recognized that DP as the one that Sandie used. It is just fabulous and I love your fancy valentine that you've created!
Registered: March 31, 2008 Location: Eastlake, OH Posts: 22598
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 2:35 PM
Your creative mind never ceases to amaze me! Love this combination of textures and elements, Susan! You choose the best designer papers! What a fabulous heart!
Registered: January 8, 2011 Location: Sydney, Australia Posts: 40416
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 4:40 PM
What a divine anniversary card for your DH, Susan!! I just love the basic gray dp (always love their papers!) and the creative corrugated opening heart to reveal the poem - wow, you have really rocked this sketch! Wishing you a very happy 30th anniversary~
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Registered: January 6, 2004 Location: Connecticut Posts: 20543
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 6:23 PM
What an interesting and rich looking card!
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Registered: November 3, 2005 Location: Fairport Harbor, OH-IO, Lake Erie shoreline Posts: 60348
Wed, Jan 18, 2017 @ 6:30 PM
I thought I left a comment this morning ... apparently I just thought that!! What a great card. I love that the heart 'doors' open - how cool is that? You did well with your recycled items and I'm glad you pried this pretty dp outta your hands!!!
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