Reading Angel Valentine

I’m always on the look out for a bargain. One of my favorite shopping spots is Goodwill. I have a great store (about 45 miles from me) who gets all of Target’s discontinued items. Do all Goodwill’s do this or am I just lucky? Anyway, I can usually find some great bargains in the craft aisle, although I do have to do some digging as it’s not always that organized. I’ve found brand new Stamping Up and Creative Memories products for just a few dollars! Today I used a Hallmark Valentine (there were 6 cards for $0.99) that was sold at Target originally. The cards are simple with the preprinted heart ‘flowers’ and verse. As soon as I saw them I knew they’d be a great base for a more personal creation. Plus they came with silver envelopes!

TIP: Stop at your local thrift stores and you might just find inspiration for pennies!

Sketch Inspiration ~ Card Patterns Sketch #49

Color Inspiration ~ All About Pink

365 Cards Day 338

Pink: The Pink Elephant Challenge #52 ~ All About Pink

Flourishes New Release Challenge FTTC52D by Silke

Makeup 4 the Weekend Challenge #15 ~ Pink & Bling I used glitter cardstock and lots of Spica on my image to make it sparkle, plus the silver charms shine things up.

Inspiration

LOVE:

Whiff of Joy Challenge #65 , Papertake Weekly Challenge, Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #68 ~ Hearts

365 Cards Day 341 ~ Substitution Please We were to use a heart instead of a flower on card. See the 2 heart flowers dangling from their vine at the top of the card?

CHARMS: I picked up a set of 5 heart charms in the clearance jewelry section at Wal-Mart.

CCEE Stampers Challenge ~ Hearts & a Charm , Inky Impressions #29 ~ Charms , Your Next Stamp Challenge #9 ~ Charms

365 Cards Day 328 ~ I’m a Frayed Knot

My Creation

I usually work hard to NOT have frayed ribbon, but I really like this look.

TIP: I keep a lighter in my tool caddy and run the flame VERY CAREFULLY over the ends of ribbons that aren’t hidden on the card. This works best on grosgrain and ‘melts’ the ends so they won’t fray.

Image Detail ~ Can you see the sparkle?

INS AND OUTS ~ Reading Angel Valentine
Stamps: Reading Angel (Whiff of Joy)
Paper: Neenah Classic Solar White, DCWV Glitter, Hallmark card as base
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics (RV000, 21, 29; R000; Y000, 11, 21; E00, 50; C00; N0), Spicas (Buttermilk, Lavender, Pink, Blossom, Clear), White Gel Pen
Accessories: SU Ribbon, Misc Charms
Challenges:
Card Patterns Sketch #49
365 Cards Day 338
The Pink Elephant Challenge #52
Makeup 4 the Weekend Challenge #15
Flourishes New Release Challenge FTTC52D
Whiff of Joy Challenge #65
Papertake Weekly Challenge
Secret Crafter Saturday Challenge #68
365 Cards Day 341
CCEE Stampers Challenge
Inky Impressions #29
Your Next Stamp Challenge #9
365 Cards Day 328