Sunday, January 26, 2014

A Love Story

  I am still having fun playing with the varied papers and elements in my Artful Delight January card kit.  It is so much easier to create when the elements from various manufacturers are already coordinated in one kit.  The fun striped chevron paper and grey heart die cut are both from the Fancy Pants "Be Loved" collection and both stickers ("a love story" pennant and "happy valentine's day...FEB 14 REC'D") are both from the Crate Paper "Love Notes" collection.  I added some loopy stone baker's twine from my stash.

  With each kit I challenge myself to use different elements from the kit, since I always gravitate to polka dots, stripes, and flowers.  With each and every card I try to use something different from the kit, and yet even after creating 5-6 cards each month there is still papers that are uncut and elements I have not yet used.  This is why I am a fan of these kits!  I often find myself using elements from past kits with newer kits and other projects.  And even though my older kits from 2011 and 2012 are down to bare bones, sometimes there is a paper or embellishment that is perfect for a current project.  The kits that keep on giving...

  I also challenge myself to create a masculine card each month.  This valentine was my attempt at a masculine card...how did I do?

Don't forget to check out the Artful Delight blog for some terrific layout and card inspiration!  The February kit will be revealed next weekend.

Happy Sunday!

10 comments:

Georgiana said...

I agree that kits are easier when all the pieces match. I still find pleasure in matching mine even though it takes quite some time searching.

Julie Tucker-Wolek said...

Loveeeee this!! LOVING the twine!!!!!!

~amy~ said...

You did an awesome job with this card June!

Debbie said...

Saw your card over at AD and had to come by and tell you how much I love it!!! Love the twine behind the sentiment!

Julie M said...

That's a really lovely card, June - I love all those fun chevrons, and the little grey heart.

Julie x

Sherrie K. said...

Your card is awesome! I love the chevron papers and it sounds like these kits are the way to go! Great job on the attempt on a masculine card...totally succeeded! Love it June!
Sherrie K

Kard Queen said...

What a versatile card and love the design where you can do for either male/female. Great job!

readysetstamp said...

This card is fabulous! I love it! XOXO, Julie. :0)

lauren bergold said...

definitely an AWESOME job on the "masculine" card front, but really this is PERFECT for anyone! loooooove those fabulous paper strips, and what a fun use of twine!!! :)

Katie Ann Brooks said...

FAB-U-LOUS desgin!