{SSSC56} Happy Heart Day, My Friends!

Let's call this a "Virtual Valentine" and I'm sending it out to *all of you* with warm wishes for an especially Happy Valentine's Day! 

My inspiration for today's card came from Nancy Riley at iStamp!  She's one of the mega talented Sweet Sunday Stampers and I loved how she used the big bold print from Stampin' Up's "Sending Love Specialty" Designer Series Paper.    This was a fun sketch too, thanks to Karen Giron at The Sweetest Thing! 

My card is a 5-1/4" square.  I've used real red and pretty in pink cardstock along with very vanilla and the glittery designer paper.   The FRIEND heart is from one of the FREE Sale-a-Bration sets ~ I {Heart} Hearts!  I've stamped it with real red on very vanilla and used clear embossing powder for added shine and dimension.  Check out the lovely red satin ribbon and the adorable heart brad ~ goodies from the Occasions Mini Catalog!

Please don't look too close at my stitching.  The paper shifted on me and it got a little wonky.  My hope is that you'll be so focused on the shimmery gorgeous paper that you won't even notice. ; )    I finished off the inside as well and used my new small heart punch in the bottom corner so the red background showed through. 

Yesterday, our kind neighbor came and plowed out our driveway so I could finally get my car out.  Now, this morning we woke up to more blowing and drifting *SNOW*!    When will this winter ever end?!   I guess I should just be thankful I've got such a FUN hobby and plenty to keep me busy indoors!  

Thanks for stopping by today!  Remember, you're all invited to participate in the Sweet Sunday Sketch Challenge.  Just hop on over to Karen's blog for all the details!

Valentine Hugs & Smiles!

Valentine Quote for Today ~
Love puts the fun in together, the sad in apart, and the joy in a heart. ~Author Unknown