{cQc #123} Love U! ♥

Yes, I've created another Valentine for you today! ♥  Please pretend it's yours, because I really do ♥ all of U, my dear blog readers! 

This one was created using the *fun* color combo of Peach Parfait, Regal Rose and Poppy Parade.   I never would have thought to put these 3 colors together, but Arielle did!!  :)    You'll want to blog on over to the Colour Q and see all the amazing creations!   Here's the challenge inspiration photo...

Do my photos look dark to you?  It's so difficult for me to get a good photo under my flourescent lighting.   Anyway, I fiddled around with this one a bit and decided on the white cardstock base.  First, I had peach parfait and it was just a bit too much color.  The swirly heart red background paper is from the Basic Grey Cupcake 6x6 mat pad.   I only had a small piece of poppy parade left in my stash...just enough to cut the heart with my Cricut machine.  I used the Plantin Schoolbook cartridge for both the heart and the U.   Love is stamped with cameo coral (retired) since I don't have peach parfait ink.  The stamp is from the Stampin' Up All About You set. 

I've embellished with buttons and twine from Papertrey Ink.  The peach colored twill tape is a Jo-Ann Scrap Essential and the small peach heart is a Martha Stewart punch.  On the inside I've stamped a Winnie the Pooh quote from the Verve set Beautiful You.  Goodness, I used a boatload of different products on this card, huh?!   ;) 

 I'm happy you stopped by and I hope you're having a wonderful weekend! 

Wishing you all a very Happy ♥ Day!  

  

P.S.  Have you found Pinterest yet?   Oh my, it is addictive, but so full of inspiration!   Here is the link to my boards, if you're interested.  You may especially like Better Than Hallmark where I've pinned some of my favorite card creations from around blogland.   Or there is Words to Live By where I've pinned some of my favorite quotes and sayings...