The impetus for creating this valentine was the CASology Challenge: Envelope. In the end, my card may not be CAS enough, although I’m going to toss it into the ring anyway. It would have been just fine without the ink-splattered background layer, but I really loved how that looked, and went with it.
I started out with the new-to-me die from Mama Elephant, “Botanic Envelope.” Then I started digging through the envelope of already die-cut hearts to see what I could find. In the same box with the envelope of hearts, is an envelope with already created background pieces where I found the ink-splattered rectangle. I ended up die cutting a few more hearts with a new Gemini die that came with my Gemini, Jr. — another unused die until now.
I embossed in gold the sentiment from Sugar Peas ” Everyday Sentiments” on a strip of white paper and trimmed it out.
Although this may not meet the requirements for a totally CAS card, it seems pretty clean to me, although maybe not simple enough! I know it will be just fine to enter it in the Paper Players Challenge: Hearts and/or Stars, and of course, it’s going to Darnell’s monthly NBUS Challenge. This may be the first time I’ve used the envelope die, but it certainly will not be the last!
I think this is just lovely!
This is a lovely card. I have a couple really too small for the mail envelopes that would work perfectly for this type of card.
That’s a very sweet envelope die and I can see how it could have many uses. I am sure the recipient will be warmed by all those pretty hearts popping out :).
I love the look of this envelope die, Karen! Your hearts exploding from it are gorgeous. Thanks for playing along with us at CASology!
Don’t you just love when you come across some things in your bits and boxes that work in your design. I swear when that happens it feels like Christmas to me. This is such a great design Karen! I love the splatters as well! Thanks for sharing with us at The Paper Players and take care!
This is so sweet! I just love your explosion of hearts!
Oooh, you just can’t get sweeter than an envelope full of hearts. Super cute! Thank you so much for joining us this week over at The Paper Players!
This is just delightful, Karen! I especially love the ink-splattered background – so pretty! The sweet little envelope filled with hearts is the perfect way to send love to someone.
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