Thursday, December 17, 2015

Hubby's Valentine

Amy's Card I Cased
As most of you know, I love the PTI challenges. During release week it's Create Along With Us instead of MIM.  So many projects to choose from, but I ended up being inspired by one of Amy's Gem Inspirations cards. The glitter frame is so beautiful & made me wonder if I could do the same sort of thing with the PTI Hexagon coverplate. Gave me a chance to use a sheet of red glitter paper still sitting on my table unused for Christmas cards this year.  
It's layered 3 times for depth. I carefully cut out the area I needed for the PTI Love die (cut from black cardstock & clear embossed) and the sentiment from PTI Wonderful Words: Friends stamped in Versafine Onyx Black.  I added the black heart from the love die cut & brushed the negative heart space with MFT Glitter Glaze.  
Gotta say, this was a really fun card to make & hopefully hubby will love it! Three Valentines made before Christmas--might be a record--haha!  I'm entering SSS Monday, SSS Wednesday & Virginia's View.
I'm on vacation until after Christmas & so glad I don't have to commute during our stormy weather.  Just hoping the river stays in it's banks. Today I made my annual pumpkin bread & tomorrow I'm meeting a friend for lunch.  Wishing all of you a blessed holiday season.
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24 comments:

  1. KarrenDecember 17, 2015 at 9:31 PM

    Gorgeous card, Greta and so clever!

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  2. Virginia L.December 17, 2015 at 10:01 PM

    BEAUTIFUL play with the dies, Greta! Love your idea and execution! So glad that you join the fun over Simon Says Stamp Wednesday “Die Crazy” Challenge!

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  3. AileenDecember 17, 2015 at 11:18 PM

    Love how you have done this. Looks wonderful with the red glitter paper and the cut out to fit in the sentiment.

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  4. MarybethDecember 18, 2015 at 4:02 AM

    I think your card is a simply wonderful take on Amy's card! Another beautiful Valentine card!

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  5. Jeni JenneDecember 18, 2015 at 5:29 AM

    I love this! Perfectly selectively cut cover plate:) So glad you got to use that gorgeous red glitter paper after all! It works for both holidays. I know your hubby will love it!

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  6. Paper Creations by ShirleyDecember 18, 2015 at 5:35 AM

    Beautiful Valetines designs, I love the glittery die cuts :) Seasons Greetings, Shirleyxx

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  7. Lisa EltonDecember 18, 2015 at 5:47 PM

    WOWZA is this ever pretty!! LOVE the red sparkle Greta. You did an amazing job!!

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  8. alexandra s.m.December 18, 2015 at 6:31 PM

    Excellent take on the challenge Greta!
    Very "Gatsby" like ;)
    HUgs~

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  9. RosemaryDecember 18, 2015 at 7:01 PM

    super clever and creative take on amy's card, greta... fabulous!

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  10. Kirsty VittetoeDecember 18, 2015 at 9:50 PM

    This card looks fantastic and perfect!!!

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  11. Nancy Penir December 19, 2015 at 7:29 AM

    Greta, I love your thought process. Gorgeous frame, and love the way you cut a window for the sentiment. Fabulous case!

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  12. MariaDecember 19, 2015 at 8:16 PM

    Oh, just gorgeous, Greta! Love the design and all the sparkle!

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  13. BarbaraDecember 19, 2015 at 10:18 PM

    Love the sparkle! I adore both versions! Thanks for joining us this week on Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! Barbarayaya

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  14. Marcia HillDecember 20, 2015 at 4:33 AM

    Beautiful Valentine's card Greta! I love all the sparkly goodness of this card and I'm thinking your husband will too! Hope you have a blessed and very Merry Christmas!

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  15. Diane JaquayDecember 20, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    What an awesome design, love how you cut out part of the hexagon frame to fit your sentiment in. Now you're making me wish I hadn't sold my hexagon frame lol!

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  16. Cat CraigDecember 20, 2015 at 4:28 PM

    Fabulous card for hubby!💕💕💕💕💕👍🏻

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  17. LindaDecember 20, 2015 at 7:35 PM

    Greta, great take on Amy's card. I would never have thought about the hexagon frame. Very pretty. I hope you and your family have a very Merry Christmas.

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  18. Ros CrawfordDecember 21, 2015 at 4:24 AM

    Yikes these are amazing!! Hubby is a lucky man!

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  19. PeanutDecember 22, 2015 at 12:03 AM

    Valntine's cards BEFORE Christmas.... You have got to be kidding me, friend!!! I bow in awe - you are the queen of planning ahead. How do you do it! And to come up wth such a fabulous card.... WOW! Wishing you a very Merry Christmas.
    x Asha
    p.s. Fritz is probably plotting a special "treat" for you... I wouldn't get too comfy if I were you ... just saying! :)

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  20. cmDecember 22, 2015 at 6:52 AM

    Your husband is sooooo going to love this card! I do! Three Valentine cards before Christmas is 300% more than I have! Way to go! Hope the stormy weather abates and that you'll remain safe and dry!
    hugs~c

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  21. jenn shurkusDecember 22, 2015 at 7:16 AM

    wow! awesome cards!! thank you for playing along with us at simon says stamp wednesday challenge!

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  22. MarthaDecember 23, 2015 at 9:45 PM

    WOW, Greta, this is simply beautiful.
    Your husband will love it.

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  23. Kim HegginsDecember 30, 2015 at 8:10 PM

    You do plan early...love the way you think. Your hubby will love this card, so sweet. Wishing you a very Happy New Year!

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  24. Princess Judy PalmerJanuary 6, 2016 at 3:38 PM

    Ooh! Your card is so cool. I love how you cut out space to make room for the greeting--that's a definite trick I need to try sometime. Kudos to you for getting some VD cards made before Christmas even! I dragged out the VD papers and stuff but so far that's all she wrote.

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