Saturday, January 7, 2012

Ribbon Inspiration/Stamp Simply Style - Valentines

Hi everyone!   Welcome to this week's Ribbon Inspiration Stamp Simply Style. This week we are making Valentines!  Yep, time to move on from Christmas and venture into Valentines!

I went kinda cutsie with my card.  I used the JustRite cling set, Adorable Dragon.  He is just so fun and cute!  I colored him to match the Bo Bunny paper, Smoochable pad.  Love the fun bright colors in this pad!  This card is pretty simple in design, but I did indulge and add 3 pieces of 1/8" velvet ribbon across the bottom.  How could I not, it comes in all 3 colors on the card?  lol!
 OK, try not to look too closely at my copic coloring (really not my strong point), but I did take my blender pen and add the little dots on him.  I copied the idea from the picture on the stamp set.  That's what I like about JR, they show their images colored in on the packaging!

Here is another card I made using the same sentiment, pattern paper and velvet ribbons.  This card uses the Fall To Layout sketch #172.  Love these sketches for quick and easy cards!

Each week we will have fabulous Blog Candy (this week's is pictured below) inspired by out theme.  The winner will be drawn from comments on one of today’s participating blogs, one comment per blog, please.  The winner will be selected at 6 p.m. EST on Tuesday, January 10th and posted on Sharon's blog on Wednesday. 
Here is the list of today's participants:
Thanks for stopping by and have a great day!  I'll leave you with some close up pictures.

Card Deets: 
Stamps - Adorable Dragon (JustRite Stampers)
Cardstock - Ivory and purple
Pattern Paper -  Smoochable Collection 6x6 (Bo Bunny)
Accessories - Pink, Parott Green and Violet 1/8" velvet ribbon, Lilac rhinestones (Kaisercraft), Copic markers, Stickles

Spellbinder dies for 2nd card - Labels Twenty-Three, Circles LG and Rectangles LG Nestabilities, Classic Heart
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100 comments:

Sharon (notimetostamp) said...

Totally darling, Michelle! And WOW, what a great match to the 1/8" Velvet - a perfect pairing! Love these both!

Deborah Saaranen said...

Cute, cute,CUTE!! Love both, Michelle!

richardbreaks said...

Such a sweet dragon, Michelle! Love both of these!

Barb Schram said...

Terrific cards, Michelle! The spots on the dragon are perfect, it really adds the right amount of texture to that sweet dragon! Have a great day!

Carol E said...

Wow! Very cute cards, thank you for sharing them. I love the dragon he's so cute.

Renee said...

Awww, how sweet that dragon is! Great card Michelle, and the second one is just so pretty, love the design and colors!

Karen McAlpine said...

Great cards! Love that vibrantly colored paper too. Love the layout of card #2.

Dee N said...

The dragon is just so cute...gotta love the coloring. I don't have the patience for coloring like that but will still CASE your cards even though they won't be half as good. Thank you for sharing.

Bev J. said...

Really do like the dp you used-so prettty-neat cards!

PaperSunshine said...

Michelle these are so cute! Love them! Happy New Year - hope it is as successful craft-wise for you as last, if not more!
Hugs,

Lori

Regina aka Mrs. Ham said...

Cute Valentine's Day cards...

Karen said...

So adorable and definitely cute!

Nan G said...

Oh he's so cute! Love the dots paper on your 2nd card. Isn't that 1/8" velvet ribbon fun to work with! I love it. Thanks for sharing.

NancyB said...

cute cards! Love your polka dotted dragon :)

lisa808 said...

How fun!

Michelle said...

ha ha, I love your dragon! Your coloring is perfect through my two year old glasses. (I need new ones)
Your cards are both fabulous!

GerriK said...

Love the dragon!! Such a sweet card! It makes me smile....

Angel said...

simply ADORABLE cards, Michelle! love the bit of purple in each!

Jeanne said...

How fresh your 2 cards look. Loving the pretty green! And the lilac purple. That and pink are my favorites. TFS, Michelle

Rosie said...

What cute cards, thank you for sharing.

Yvonne said...

Adorable!

calamity jane said...

This adorable dragon simply makes me smile! I WISH I colored as well as you! I love both of your cards Michelle!

Shona said...

Love the Dragon ! It's so cute and I've never seen that stamp before, and now it is a must have. Fab cards!

JenMarie said...

These are FABULOUS!

Sue D said...

Very cute cards--love the paper you used.

Laraine R said...

Just adorable!!

Ravengirl said...

Those are great Valentines! How perfect to have those three colors represented in that fabulous ribbon!

Serena said...

Love your cards! That dragon is adorable and your second card is just beautiful!

Donna Maligno said...

Two lovely cards and I love how you subtly used the ribbons here. Great job!

Maryleva said...

Love both cards. I have 2 grandsons that would love the dragon card. Both are great.

laurie said...

TOO TOO Beautiful. Thanks for sharing

newfiecrafter(Marilyn) said...

Love both of your cards especially the dragon one ,may have to CAS this one to give my grandson for VD
Marilyn

Lisa Brown said...

Precious cards! Love the cute dragon!

Tanya said...

These are so sweet! The dragon is just adorable.

Carla S. said...

Your cards are adorable, Michelle! Love the papers and the cute image!

Marisa said...

Adorable dragon and just love the nestie you used as the frame on the heart card. Wonderful work as always :)

lindagrady said...

Such a cute Valentine card for kids - love those thin ribbons. The colors in the blog candy are gorgeous.

connie said...

These are so cute! love that dragon.

jean w. said...

Two cute cards!

cjgusloff57 said...

Such cute cards! I am not usually crazy about dragons, but this guy is a cutie! Colors, papers and ribbon are pretty!

lynn said...

love both cards.. but the purple one is my favorite. i like the change of colors instead of red.. thanks for sharing
big ladybug hugs
lynn l

Shirley N said...

Two wonderful creations, fun and beautiful! Love your "non-traditional" Valentine cards!

cgigler said...

Michelle, thank you for sharing! I especially like the one with the dragon. Thanks again.

Elaine Sauer said...

They are both cute but I like the second one. I follow your blog regularly for ideas

Lynda said...

Love the dragon....and so will kids!

Teresa said...

Your dragon is beautifully color...so very cute! Love the heart card too. Hugs, Teresa

Peggy said...

Adorable. Love the valentine.
Blessings,
Peggy Allen

Linda said...

I really like both of the cards. The dragon is so cute. Thanks for sharing.

Linda D.

Linda Carson said...

Delightful cards!! Beautiful coloring and beautiful designed!

Barb(GrandmaUpNorth) said...

Love both cards. They are adorable!!!

debbie said...

So cute! Wish I had a little one to give it to.

Lynne said...

Very pretty cards Michelle. Thanks for sharing.

creativearts said...

These cards are so adorable!

abbartski said...

love the dino card for my twin sons! thanks for sharing.
stay well,
annmarie

Kelly Sas said...

Your creativity amazes me! I love how you designed one cutsie card and one pretty card, but used the same 3 velvet ribbons in both.

Diana N. said...

Both Valentines are fantastic! The dragon is soooo cute, while the second one is darling. Everything coordinates so well.

Fernanda said...

I like your use of unsual colors on the dragon card. It's the unexpected, extra little something that make cards special and unforgettable!

Valarie (vampme3) said...

Love your pretty Valentines!

Lyn said...

Love your darling dragon, Michelle! Both cards are so darn cute! Happy New Year...Thanks!

Theresa Dagostino Forge said...

Love the dragon- how cute!!

Barbara said...

Love the non-traditional Valentine's colors. Beautiful.

Sheri said...

Love the dragon! His spots are so cute. And the ribbons are amazing!

2peasinapod said...

How cute is this card, Michelle! Thanks for sharing. Pretty blog candy too! Brenda

Denise Bryant said...

Fun cards! I love your paper selections and that yummy velvet ribbon!
DeniseB

c smith said...

Love both your cards but dragon has my heart by the tail!!!!

tina said...

These are so adorable. Love the patterns and colors.

Tina
aurathentic@gmail.com

sandy said...

The way you did the hearts was really very pretty and I love the simple way you did the card. It looks so elegant! I can never make my cards look the way you did. Thanks for sharing. Sandy

Colleen said...

Both great cards and the ribbon used goes so well.
ColleenB.

KimDBH said...

I love that dragon!!

Donna said...

Michelle, your cards look wonderful!! And I think you did a great job at coloring with your markers, the dragon is so cute!! And your heart card is also a terrific design, and thanks for sharing with us!!
And thanks for a chance at the wonderful blog candy!! Fantastic give a way!!
Hugs
Donna

Donna said...

Michelle, your cards look wonderful!! And I think you did a great job at coloring with your markers, the dragon is so cute!! And your heart card is also a terrific design, and thanks for sharing with us!!
And thanks for a chance at the wonderful blog candy!! Fantastic give a way!!
Hugs
Donna

Betty (Bammin' Designs) said...

Michelle - my nephew would absolutely love the dragon card - he is a huge fan of dragons. You are giving me some great ideas here. Thanks for a chance to win some beautiful ribbon.

Evette K. said...

Great dragon card. Love it. Can I please be the winner of those GREAT ribbons. I really need them. LOL Good luck to everyone. ekc

Tracie said...

Love your card. The dragon is adorable.

Chris said...

Great colors - they remind me of the conversation heart colors!

marilynwillauer said...

Adorable cards. . . . love your background paper, it's 'fun & fancy free'. I just have to smile when I look at these cards.
Thanks for the Valentines inspiration!
That blog candy, oh my. . . .every girls dream, more ribbon, a girl can't have enough ribbons!!!
Enjoy your day!

Julia said...

Absolutely love that dragon. Too cool!

Holly AKA KopyKat said...

This is so adorable, thanks for the chance to win some great blog candy

Caryn S said...

What a cute pair of cards! I love how well the velvet ribbon matches the colors in both cards and the accent of stickles completes the second card.

irishgalkelly said...

Hi Michelle! I love your sweet Valentines Day cards. The fun colors are a nice change from the normal red and pink. The velvet ribbon you used is darling too as well as that cute dragon.

Stacey Mowery said...

Love these cards----so fun to give!! Thanks for sharing!!

Merry said...

Your cards are so cute, and I love the way you used the ribbon. I'm totally in love with the vintage ribbon! The textures and colors are absolutely gorgeous!

Rebecca Ednie said...

Dontcha just love it when something works out perfectly like all three colors of velvet ribbon matching your paper colors? Too cool!

Queen Mary said...

Love the dinosaur! Love the velvet ribbons!

Gael said...

That Dragon is soooo Cute - reminds of the song - "Puff the Magic Dragon" mmm now wouldn't that make a great card? The ribbon as always is ultra gorgeous - it is such a good match

McStamper said...

Love your colorful valentines.

Juanita B said...

These cards are adorable! I LOVE the colors, dragon(he is soooooo cute), ribbon and the Labels Twenty Three dies. TFS.

Angela T said...

I love the dragon. It reminds me of elementary school and picking the perfect Valentine! So cute. Thanks for sharing.

mitz said...

... that card is ** dragon-tastic **.. its soooo adorable.. wtg.. thanks for the opportunity at the candy
mitz_zee@yahoodotcom

Betty Neville said...

Really sweet cards! Love the spotted dragon!

Simone said...

These are so cute! Love all the fun patterned paper! :)

Becki B said...

Awwww, that is the cutest dragon. love both the cards.

jonim52 said...

Oh how Adorable. Love that dragon!

Betty said...

Adorable!!! Love both cards. My grans would love the cute dragon. Love these velvet ribbons!

Earline said...

Love the cute little dragon man where is time going.

Mary Jo said...

Michelle, how adorable. This card is getting cased for some of my grandhildren. With 10 grandkids scattered East and West, I'll get good use out of this one. TFS!

MaryBeth said...

Cute, cute, cute! What an adorable card. TFS

Marlene (cards4u) said...

Love that dragon and the paper you chose! Thanks for the chance to play!

Janet L. said...

Great cards!! I love the tiny velvet ribbons and colors you used!

nichtniedlich said...

Such a cute dragon! Maybe I'm lucky with the wonderful ribbons - thanks a lot for the chance to win!
kind regards, serafeena