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Here's a simple and romantic Valentine:

• Start with Crumb Cake Cardstock and Basic Gray Ink
• Stamp L-O-V-E using the Morning Post Alphabet stamp set (126590).  I prefer to get Alphabets and Sentiment sets in wood-mount so I can use my Stamp-a-ma-Jig (101049) to position them perfectly
• Cut circles from the More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper (129309).  I used the Circles #2 Originals Die (114526), but you can use any combination of circle punches as well.
• Crumple the edges of the circles slightly and layer together with a brad.
• Use the Simply Scored Borders Scoring plate (126192) to add an embossed zig-zag for textural interest
• Tie the beautiful and drapey Pool Party Seam Binding Ribbon (125582) around the card

Product Highlights:

Morning Post Alphabet Stamp Set:

Large, chunky alphabet with vintage class is perfect for projects calling for a bold look. Victorian hand image lets you draw attention to important elements in your cards or projects while lending a nostalgic flair.


 

More Amore Specialty Designer Series Paper:
Doilies and hearts honeymoon in this happy paper. 12 sheets total: 10 sheets-2 ea. of 5 double-sided designs; 2 single-sided laser-cut sheets (1 Real Red; 1 Primrose Petals) in 1 design. 12" x 12". Acid- and lignin-free. Basic Black, Pool Party, Primrose

 
 Borders Scoring Plate: 
Awesome scored borders and patterns! 2 pieces—plate and overlay (both measure 12-1/2" x 12-1/2"). Set plate securely on our scoring tool, put card stock you want to score over plate, then add overlay over card stock as a guide for scoring.

Boutique Boxes Part III

I normally do all my "scrapbooking" digitally using My Digital Studio - but I couldn't help myself when I saw these little boxes in the Boutique Boxes kit:  they looked perfect for journaling cards!

I loved the neutrals paired with the bright pop of Summer Starfruit and this picture of my son's first birthday was a perfect photo - the little pops of yellow frosting from his cake make the whole page so cohesive.

This photo shows the journaling cards pulled out of the box.  I used the note cards and turned them into envelopes by using adhesive along the edges and punching a 1/2 oval at the top with the large oval punch (119855).

I used the tags in the kit and put brads in them to affix to the top of my journaling cards - so they would be easy to pull out of the box.

To make the box more like a dimensional envelop, I scored down the middle of all four sides using my Simply Scored (122334) so that it could squish down if you place it in an album.  I stamped "wishes" on the flagged label and a little birthday present from the Itty Bitties (128939) stamp set.

My "feather" quotes tie the whole theme together and are beautiful expression of my love to my son.

 

And, of course, a birthday page isn't complete without a cake - and wouldn't you know it?  The Make a Cake stamp set (126740) coordinates beautifully with all the elements of the Boutique Boxes kit!

 

Product Highlights:  

Boutique Boxes:
Have I convinced you to buy it yet?  It's $13.50 US for the bundle - that's the kit ensemble plus the darling stamp set.  So many ways to use it - so little time!