Happy Wednesday. If you are like me, you are also drooling over all the new papers, tools and craft goodies being previewed at CHA. So thankful all those who are there are sending us pictures and youtube videos of all the great products! Can’t wait to preorder so many of them…
At the 7 Kids College Fund Store, Tab has the new Spellbinder Dies and Tool n One and at prices you will find hard to beat! My personal favorite is the new Tool n One. I have linked a youtube clip to show you how cool it is- a must for anyone who uses intricate dies… Check it out!

I thought once Christmas was over, that I would not being seeing “red” anywhere on my cards, but lo and behold, Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and out came those “dreaded red” copics! I say “dreaded” because if you have ever smeared them or tried to get the smudges that fall outside the lines back inside the lines, you know what a pain it can be. In those cases, however, I use a Sharpie Fine Point White water based (not poster paint) marker or a Ranger Opaque Pen and gently cover over those little lines or areas outside the lines.
For my card, I selected an older Saturated Canary rubber stamp that Tab has in stock at the 7 Kids store that is just perfect for Valentine’s Day. It is “Valentine Petals”. It comes with three sentiments too! I chose the sentiment about being a sucker for all things sentimental because that is so me!
The design paper is new from My Minds Eye- “Heirloom Lost and Found”– such a great 6×6 pad for Valentines Day! I used one layer as I did not want to cover up those adorable hearts. I did punch one out and pop dotted it in the upper left corner. The image is cut using Spellbinder Ovals and Spellbinder Grand Scallop Ovals. I distressed the edges with Victorian Velvet Distress Inkpad. Last the heart pearls and flowers are from WOC and the heart patterned ribbon from my stash.
Why not stop by the 7 Kids Challenge Blog and take a look at what the Design Team created to inspire you! We would love for you to join us for this challenge. Remember, you can win a $20 Gift Certificate to 7 Kids College Fund store if you use a stamp that is sold in the store, and since Tab carries all your favorite stamps, that should be easy peasy. We look forward to seeing your creations for our Anything Goes Challenge. Have a great day!
I will be entering this card in the following challenges:
Fashionable Stamping – Hearts and Flowers
Penny Black and More- Love is in the Air
Sunday Stamper- On the Wings of Love
Color Me Creative- Anything Goes
Send a Smile for Kids- Valentine for Kids
Simply Create Too- Anything Goes
Die Cuttin Divas – Old (image) and New (MME Paper pad)
Inky Chics- Anything Goes
Through the Craftroom Door- Anything Goes
Hi, Anne Marie: Love your beautiful card—oh, so cute image & sentiment. Thanks for entering our Challenge #52 – “Anything Goes” at Simply Create Too. Why not visit us again this coming Friday for our new challenge too.
Diane
Simply Create Too Design Team Member
http://DianesDigitalDesigns.blogspot.com
Hee hee I love the expression on her face! Absolutely fabulous!
Jane xx
This is so pretty! I just LOVE your coloring – gorgeous!
Thank you for joining us at Die Cuttin Divas!
Shelly
Love that tool, I needs one of those! Great card, thanks for joining in with the Sunday Stamper x
I have been looking at CHA events on Facebook. Would love to be there. So many gorgeous products.
Your card is stunning Anne Marie. I love this image and such a sweet sentiment. Gorgeous embellishments also.
Hugs Sharon. x
I haven't heard of that tool before!!! It's so cool. Your card is amazing. Great layers & coloring.
Thank you for sharing with us at TTCRD.
xxx
Riette, DT.
GORGEOUS card. Thanks so much for playing wirh us at Simply Create Too.
Hugz Marjo
I love it! Can I be your Valentine? 🙂
Coloring is great but that image knocked me over – so cute! Love all the little details and papers used on this one.
Have an awesome day, Ann Marie!
oh I love the red, such a vibrant colour and your card is just amazing. hugs! MOjca
Just beautiful, Love the gorgeous paper and pretty image, very sweet
Hugs Julie P
She's fantastic Ann Marie! I just paper pieced something to avoid using red. LOL. I don't see a thing suffering in your coloring. Beautiful inspiration! Hugs!
Great card – super quirky image and love that quote..Thanks so much for sharing with us at FSC..Esther xx
Not only is this a gorgeous card, but your coloring is fantastic!
Gorgeous creation, thanks for joining Penny Black & More @ Allsorts challenge, good luck.
Happy crafting
Tracy x
Very cute. love how you colored her.
Your creation looks fabulous!
Thanks for sharing with us at FSC!!
xxx Ellie xxx
Wowzers! I adore this card! Love the sentiment, love the embellies, and love love love your coloring!! I'm also a new follower! YAY! Thanks for joining us at Die Cuttin' Divas. Scrappy Hugs, Connie Can Crop
Gorgeous and rich card!! I love her look and the sentiment, so cute!
Hugs Kelly
Great card and love the rich red colors! The sentiment made me giggle.
Karen
Wonderful card! Thanks so much for joining us at FSC – Love from Laura xxxx
Adorable is this little sweetie! So many lovely layers and elements! Your tool looks better than the toothbrush I use! Thank you for joining us at FSC.
That image is too cute and your sentiment is perfect.
Hugs, Melissa