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Monday, January 10, 2011

valentine heart punch couple

Hi and welcome back to my first post of 2011. I hope you all have had a lovely Christmas and new year, we had a quiet Christmas with my parents and brother with his family and an even quieter new year. Both Dave and I have had Birthdays is this space of time and things have been busy working our cleaning job a part of each day and then fitting in some family holiday time together as well...... also some very frustrating things have happened which have really challenged me to see my faults and work towards making life happier not just for me but my whole family. Our Daughter Beth is doing summer camps for 2 weeks as counselor, Ben is being fitted up for his new job plus helping Dave and I with our cleaning job and Madaleine has had some good work over the holidays and then off to summer camp herself for a week as camper before she starts back at school again...... January is flying already! also letting you know we do not live near all the devastating flooding happening in Australia at the moment, that is a lot farther north but my brother lives up there and they need all our prayers very badly!

My first paper craft idea for the year is a Valentine/wedding idea. All you need is the large heart punch, large tag punch and a 1' circle punch, these can be purchased through me from stampin up. So quick and easy to do! To make both couple you will need 4 hearts & 2, 1"circles. For the man cut a 2cm or just under 1" slit down from the top of the heart, don't go all the way through. Bend back each side to form the jacket opening and cut a small wedge from each side. Ink the edges and add a small button with a spot of black maker then a small blob of crystal effects. For the lady punch from the top the large tag punch to form the neck line ( see below pic). punch 2 scrap 1" circles and tape these together these will be a mask to do some darker shading under the chest area. Next punch another two 1" circles to create the lighter shading with white on the chest. see below pic

Put the dress aside and with small foam dots attach the 2, 1" circles to the skin coloured heart... about 1/8 0f an inch from the top. glue the dress over the top .


Stamp sentiments used were from the set "well scripted" from stampin up.

Do the same for the wedding card only using different colours, here I used bashful blue and the below pic has details on how i made the veil, punched the neck line and rose bud.


I have also made a full wedding dress using this idea so stay tuned form my next post :) now sit back a watch my video. Oh and thank you all those who have subscribed to my YouTube channel i now have over 1000 subscribers wwoo hooo :))
Blessings to you
and a last thought

The LORD make His face shine on you,
And be gracious to you;
The LORD lift up His countenance on you,
And give you peace.’

Number 5:25,26




here are some great hearts made by others from Betty bees buzz blog

65 comments:

  1. Oh My Goodness! You have outdone yourself. I love ALL your cards, but this is so original! Thank you so much for the video. I may attempt this!

    Lindastamps at gmail dot com

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  2. oh, that is so cute and pretty. I love how you use punches. amazing!!

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  3. Was blessed to see your lovely heart punch couple. Also, I liked your last thought!
    You have a talent! Thanks for sharing with us!
    Joyzee, US

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  4. thanks so lot for this very great Tutorial! You make a very great job!
    Big hug
    Andrea-Emmi41

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  5. OH wow that looks great thanks for sharing how you did it.

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  6. So very, very cute!Really cute card, you are so creative with a few punches. Thank you for sharing your creativity!

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  7. So freakin' cute! What a great idea. Thanks for sharing with us Valita.
    Jackie, US

    P.S. I hope it dries up soon for you down under. Stay safe.

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  8. This is just AWESOME! Your creativity is just amazing to me! The details that you put in put your projects to the top of the list!

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  9. OH my..... gorgeous.... I have to make this for my hubs!!!
    Thanks for the great tutorial!!!

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  10. This is so clever. I'm hoping somebody I know has been invited to a wedding so I can volunteer to make this card.

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  11. Valita -

    This is just sheer genius! I love how this turned out. Clever girl!

    Elaine Allen

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  12. So glad that you and your family are safe from the flooding.
    Good luck to your brother.

    Fabulous first project for 2011!

    PJ(Jessie Adams)

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  13. You continue to suprise me and I just love that. Thankso much for your inspiration!!! If you have moment please stop by my blog. I have something there that may interest you. Again, thanks for sharing.

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  14. Dear Valita, what a beauty's again. A wonderful start of the year. Wish you and your familie al the best there is for 2011.
    Hugs, Lidy

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  15. Hello valit,
    How nice read you again.
    Happy 2011 to you and your family.
    Beautiful this work.
    and thanks! by the tutorial.
    A big kiss and congratulations on the suscripsiones.
    Isabel affection

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  16. This is wonderful! I have been looking for some wedding Ideas as I have a wedding album to make for the first Great Niece to get married. I don't want to get too carried away, because if I do for one, I will need to do for all.

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  17. so unique and original; a really lovely card Valita

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  18. That is the cutest card I have seen in a long time! That is definitely a WOW card!! Thanks for sharing!! Pam USA

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  19. great ideas! this will be on my punch inspiration blog post tomorrow. TFS

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  20. oh my gosh, this is so cute... you are such a talent...thank you for sharing your creativity...

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  21. What an absolutely FUN project! Thanks so much for sharing it!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  22. This is just the cutest and most creative idea!!! It isn't so very complicated, but sure packs a punch (LOL)!!! Thank you so much for sharing this great design :)

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  23. Your Valentine cards are the best. Thank you so much for sharing how to do them. I will try today.

    Darlene

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  24. Thanks so much for sharing your wonderful creativity. You are very inspirational.

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  25. I just love your tutorials on folding and punching. I've made the folded dress for special occasions and now can add the heart couple to my list of special cards Thanks SO MUCH for sharing
    from: Dbq. IA USA

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  26. Welcome back Valita!!! I love all your wonderful ideas and this one comes at an opportune time. I am having a Valentine Card workshop and was looking for an unusual card design. This really fits the bill. I promise to give you credit. thanks, Audrey

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  27. Incredibly wonderful! Thank you so much for the tutorial. I'm sure I'll make a few before I get a likeness to yours!

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  28. This is off the charts awesome! What a clever idea and you executed it so beautifully. What a great video tutorial. Your finished project is just amazing! Thanks so much for doing the video. I'm so glad I found your blog. Gonna go upstairs right now and give this a try! Best, Curt

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  29. Oh, My! This is the cutest! I have to try these adorable hearts...heheh... They just bring a smile to you face...hehehe...I am so glad you are not harmed by the flooding we have been reading about! Hope the sun shines soon. We are getting a foot of snow here!

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  30. OMGosh those are super cute and I just happen on your blog by chance from a post on my blog ... meant to be if I say so myself...
    Love it
    The Scrapbooking Queen

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  31. You are so amazing, it is wonderful, I am running out of speech, but just to say love it.

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  32. OMG! So cute, so creative!

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  33. Oh WOW!!!!
    Love these two cards!
    You are just soooo clever :o)
    Thank you for sharing your work with us. I appreciate it so much.
    Want you to know how awful I feel about the floods and that I have your brother and mother in my prayers. Also praying no flooding for you!
    Happy New Year Valita! Hugs, Candy

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  34. What a beautiful card, I love this idea! You are truly creative! I love watching your videos!

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  35. How adorable just found your site from SCS and am enjoying my coffee and browsing!!! Here I thought I had every great blog out there saved!!
    Jen

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  36. Absolutely amazing! What will you think of next? This was mesmerizing to watch the video and what you came up with! I have been a long time fan of yours from way back in the CofC days and this just reminded me of why I have loved your work.
    I have to try these! Thanks for sharing.
    Your brother and his family are in our prayers.

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  37. Unbelievable!Thank you!
    It's fantastic

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  38. Thankyou so much for your very inspiring blog.. I have made some cards using your idea. I had great fun making them. Please visit my blog to see them.
    http://creativemindofsylvie.blogspot.com/2011/01/first-post-of-2011.html
    Good luck to you and your family with all the flooding.. I wish you all stay safe.
    Hugs from England..
    Sylvie xx

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  39. Too cool!!!! Just came here from Sylvie's site--so glad she sent me here!

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  40. I got here from Sylive's blog. What a great idea - I love it.
    Linbyx

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  41. Thanks for the inspiration for this card! I just love it!!

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  42. I've never been inclined to play with punches...not until I saw your bodice and suit. Mine not quite as good as yours...but it's cute,now to figure out what to use it on.LOL. But I love your site.May-be to much I'm not getting anything else done! My little minds just a race'n,keep up your work and I'll keep checking it out.

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  43. This is absolutely beautiful and you make it look so easy. I LOVE your blog, so glad I found you.

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  44. Thank you so much for sharing this wonderful tutorial,great work!

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  45. Amazing tutorial. Thank you so much! I am in awe of your creativity, thanks for sharing it.

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  46. What a verry nice idea! I'm definatly going to make a couple. I like 3-D cards. Cheers-JS

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  47. I found your blog from utube ~ I have to say I am just loving this card!! Thank you for sharing :-)
    www.kerieskafe.blogspot.com

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  48. Thank you for showcasing this fold. I LOVE IT! can't wait to try it out.
    ~Yvonne
    OneCreativeMomma.blogspot.com

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  49. Thank you for sharing the beautiful wedding card idea. You do such beautiful work.

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  50. Dear Valita,
    I have told you before how much I loved this design, and now want to share how much my friends love it, too! I showed them your tutorial, and gave them a challenge to use it, and the colors red, black, pink and an eyelet card. Please check out my blog at http://BettyBeesBuzz.blogspot.com to see what they did with your design! Thank you again for sharing such great ideas!! We love you!!!

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  51. Great video. Love the hearts.

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  52. Dear Valita,
    Thank you very much for the wonderful workshop! It is so beautiful!
    I am grateful that you create such beauty! Thanks for the wonderful lesson!
    http://creative-hobby.blogspot.com/2011/01/blog-post_16.html

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  53. wowww...Valita you are an AMAZING punch0-card artist!
    I am in awee of all your wonderful work you so graciously allow us to follow,learn,be inspired!
    I finally had a chance to try the heart couple out and this is my result:
    http://paola-sama.blogspot.com/2011/02/calendar-girlfebruary.html

    Thank YOU so very very much!
    Looking forward to more 'casing' from a great 'paper master'! :o)

    Paola
    (SCS: Sama)

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  54. Beautiful cards! TFS. Your newest follower. Bug Hugs.

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  55. I love it, thanx a lot:

    http://jessikruemel.blogspot.com/2011/03/hochzeitspaar-liebespaar.html

    Have a nice day,
    Jessika

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  56. Urocze karteczki! Świetny pomysł! Pozdrowienia z Polski :-)

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  57. I just loooved this idea so I had to do my own version of it. You can see it in my blog here

    http://nita.bloggspace.se/1567193/brollopskort-weddingcard/


    thanks for the inspiration!
    Nita

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  58. Your cards are beautiful and I want to thank you for sharing them and teaching all of us how to make them.

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  59. WOW what a GREAT card with the hearts. Thank you so much for the video. I just might have to try this now. It seemed hard at first till I watched the video.

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  61. The cards are so sophisticated! I love how clean and simple it is.

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  62. Great work. Could you let me know what should I get to shade the borders? I'm making a card for my gf. Thx

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  63. Hi Law I used a nestabilities die and laid it down like a stencil. I then sponged the ink around the edge. you could just sponge the edge of the card that would work well too. I hope this helped

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  64. Your work is awesome!! I'm so glad to see such great ideas from a fellow "Aussie".

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