I hope you have been inspired this week, and are looking for an exciting and creative challenge. Because I have the challenge for you! The lovely Lisa M. over @ Our Creative Corner has a super fun and creative challenge. She has provided a sketch, and she wants you to create a Valentine's Day card. Sounds very sweet and appropriate! So, break out those romantic and lovely paper craft supplies you have been waiting to use, and create a lovely St. Valentine's Day card using our sketch!
Here is Lisa's sketch:
Ok, before you get a little discouraged, this sketch isn't that difficult to work with. For a large variety of inspiration, please stop by our blog challenge @ OCC.
Here is what I did, not unique:
I have to admit, I started off pretty slow. I had a bit of a struggle with the selection of papers. So, I turned to a lovely paper company that makes a wide range of gorgeous papers: Authentique. (I think there is only one collection that I haven't purchased.) So, this slightly distressed red polka dot paper is from their Valentine's day line. I love the rich red color, and of course, I have an infinity for polka dots {smile}. I used a soft kraft color: Latte, by Amuse Studio. I opt to change the rectangles in the sketch for squares. I thought the postage stamp edge was decorative and pretty. So, I cut 1-inch squares to layer on top of the 'postage stamp'. Now, what to layer. I selected different pattern papers that I thought looked good with this layout.
For the circle images, I used circles. One circle is a mini bottle cap with a Valentine's Day heart inside: Be Mine. The other circle is a button with some cream twine tied in a bow.
For the two banner pieces, I used ribbon. I used some Spun Sugar dyed seam binding into a bow and pulled one tail down. For the other banner tail, I adhered some rustic ribbon to the back of this stamp piece and ran this piece through my sewing machine. I'm loving machine stitching on card stock.
For the sentiment, I stamped the saying in Basic Grey classic ink and used a hand-held punch to create the shape. I wanted to jazz that piece up, so I also punched out another piece and off set the label piece.
I hope we have inspired you to play along with us this week @ OCC.
