Today I thought I would share the card I have made for my husband for Valentines Day.
I recently bought this molded frame embossing folder by Spellbinders and decided to use it as the base for my panel for this card. The slatted heart die is by Craft Addiction UK and the other dies are by Spellbinders and were a free gift with the magazine Die Cutting Essentials in March '24. The set has a large ampersand included, but it was too big for this design so the small ampersand used here is from an alphabet set by Concord and 9th. The slatted heart is cut from a deep pint metallic card and I have used a matt gold card behind it and for the sentiments.
The little flower spray dies were cut from white card and coloured with alcohol markers.
I am sharing this at:
Addicted to Stamps and More #510 - Die-cuts and/or Stencils
The Dream Factory #146 - Love Actually
A cut above February Challenge - Anything goes with a die cut
Thank you for taking the time to visit my blog today, I really appreciate it.
Ah this is great! The die is beautiful. So nice it was at a magazine! Your cards are lovely!
ReplyDeleteFabulous card, Hilary. Great design and I love the colour combination.
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How very elegant Hilary, a timely nudge that I have that heart die and I believe still in the packing.
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WOW! Hilary, what a card, it's elegant and striking. Great colour mix too. I love it. x
ReplyDeleteI love the fabulous slatted heart against that awesome embossed background! Such a stunning color combo. Thanks for playing along with us at JUGS!
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful and a great way to combine all the different dies.
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous card and I love the beautiful die-cut slatted heart and embossed frame.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
Hilary, I'm so happy that EF found its way to your studio! It makes for a very handsome base for your husband's Valentine!
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A perfect pop of color, I love the metallic heart and the sweet flowers too. Thanks for sharing this with us at A Cut Above Die Cut Challenge
ReplyDeleteThis unique heart is so pretty in gold and the other colors make it so elegant! Thanks for sharing it at Just Us Girls!
ReplyDeleteStunning and elegant design! Love that embossed background. The slotted heart looks fantastic with the gold background and accents. Thanks for sharing with the February Challenge at A Cut Above.
ReplyDeleteVery dramatic Hilary - great choice to set it against black! Hugs, Kate!
ReplyDeleteWow, stunning card. The black background makes the card elegant!! Glad you joined us at the Dream Factory. Good luck. Gundi
ReplyDeleteYou used this frame well, Hilary! It is perfect to frame this heart and the sweet sentiments!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful use of the dies, Hilary, to make a dramatic, elegant card for your beloved
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Maxine
Very stylish Hilary and nice to see somebody else enjoying using black to up the impact factor! The little sentiment strips look lovely with that debossed lettering effect.
ReplyDeleteA beautiful and dignified Valentine for your husband. I love that slatted heart die and everything set against the black. I have recently purchased the molded frame folder and am eager to use it when I finish up some other projects.
ReplyDeleteWow.. this is amazing! Really beautiful Valentines card!
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Love the heart against the black background, Hilary! Those bitty flowers add the perfect touch - hubby will love it!!
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ReplyDeleteA great card for your hubby .. .. brilliant use of your dies!
Hope you had a good weekend.
Love and hugs
Jules xoxoxox
Hilary that is absolutely stunning!
ReplyDeleteThis is SO pretty with the colors of your die cuts layered over the black with touches of gold - a lovely Valentine for your hubby!
ReplyDeleteOh this is so elegant
ReplyDeleteThanks for joining us at Addicted to stamps and more for our die cuts / stencils challenge.
Happy crafting!
Catherine x DT
What an elegant design, Hiliary! The black mat and frame are so striking and make a perfect background for the pretty heart and flowers. The envelope looks gorgeous, too!
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Hugs,
Carol x
Gorgeous card. Love your use of the black background and frame, so dramatic and elegant. Beautiful job. Thanks for joining us at Addicted to Stamps and More!
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Beautiful embossing folder and like your striking, creative Valentine, Hilary!
ReplyDeleteThat's such a handsome masculine Valentine for your hubby, Hilary! I love the framed design and how smoothly you melded all the different company's products together to create your work of love! I hope things are going well and his elbow is healing without issues. Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteHi Hilary, I have not had much time lately to pop by and say hello but I wanted you to know I am still admiring your beautiful work. This card is just lovely. The heart design and soft florals are so elegant and the love and happiness sentiment is perfect. Hopefully I will get back to proper blog visiting soon 😊
ReplyDeleteSuch a stunning card Hilary! I love the colour and overall design! I recently purchased that EF and some dies from Craft Addiction, so you've inspired me to use them:)
ReplyDeleteFantastic card. Anesha
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous elegant card! I love hearts and need to put the slatted heart die on my wish list! Love all the gold, spray of flowers, and the black background, too!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Hilary and very classy, sorry I somehow missed it and have only just seen it! Xx
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