Monday, February 14, 2011

Happy Valentines's Day!

Exciting news today! Dreamweaver Stencils is a sponsor for a Virtual Valentine's Day Blog Hop. There are over 40 participants just waiting for you to leave them a little "love" comment! If you do, you'll have the chance to win some great prizes from the various sponsors.
The hop starts over at Taylor Usry's blog where you'll find a complete list of participating designers who just love sharing ideas with you! It's quite an impressive list, but don't worry, you have until Thursday, February 17th at 6:00 pm EST to leave a comment on the various blogs. Taylor will use random.org to select the winners from the various blogs and all winners will be announced on Friday. This is a great way to get new ideas and inspiration from all these talented artists! You probably reached my blog from fellow Dream Team member Laura's blog, if not, check it out then hop back here to continue the fun!

We are, of course, posting ideas with a Valentine/Love theme. The card I chose for the hop is one of my favorites from the new Dreamweaver Stencils designs that were just released at CHA. I've shown a similar card before, but this one just has such a romantic feel to it, that I couldn't resist using it for this hop.



It's very easy. Run the Small Damask (LJ907) stencil and white cardstock through your Big Shot (or any personal die cut machine) then trim it around the edge of the embossed design. Round the corners, use a 1/2" or 3/4" stencil brush to sweep Brilliance Beige ink from the edge toward the center, making sure you keep turning the design until all four sides have been done. Do the same technique using the new Tole Heart (LL3010). Mount the damask layer onto dark brown cardstock, and use foam mounting tape to layer the heart on the background. Add a beautiful wide red ribbon for the finishing touch. Who could ever doubt that you love them if you gave them this beautiful card!
So, keep hopping to Dream Team member Wendy's blog for more great ideas! Go to Taylor Usry's blog for the complete list, but don't forget to check all the Dream Team blogs as well as the DREAM it UP! blog.


Happy Creating,
Louise


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57 comments:

  1. KristiFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:13 AM

    I really love this card. So classy!

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  2. bc2uclaFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:32 AM

    Beautiful! I actually think I could do this!

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  3. Liz MartinFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:35 AM

    One of my favorites – simple and elegant. Your bows are gorgeous!

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  4. KarinFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:43 AM

    So elegant and that bow is tied to perfection! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  5. Beth aka BR-TFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:55 AM

    Wow this is so elegant I love the beautiful bow and antiqued look! Beth

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  6. SueFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:29 AM

    Lovely card!!!

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  7. SugarFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:31 AM

    simple and elegant! lovely!

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  8. CherylFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:34 AM

    So pretty and elegant! I love your perfect bow!

    Happy Valentine's Day!

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  9. Jane Izumi MatsumotoFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:44 AM

    Ohhhh! This is beautiful... so elegant! Happy Valentine's Day, Louise!

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  10. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2011 at 11:59 AM

    That is beautiful, and so elegant. Love it:)
    Happy Valentines Day
    Suzi
    xxx

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  11. SprytebyrdFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Beautiful card! What an amazing bow!!

    Hugs! Dee Sprytebyrd's Sentiments

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  12. KiksisworldFebruary 14, 2011 at 12:08 PM

    Stunning! Very elegant card. Happy Valentins Day!

    Hugs

    Kiksi

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  13. scrapsnsuch@gmail.comFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:09 PM

    Simply gorgeous with the embossing and bow!

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  14. ShersL84bedFebruary 14, 2011 at 1:49 PM

    Absolutely Esquisite!

    ShersL84bed@aol.com

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  15. UnknownFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:15 PM

    Gorgeous card! :)

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  16. BrigitteFebruary 14, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love the simplicity and elegance of your card!!! Chapeau!
    brigitteetleschats at hotmail dot com

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  17. Emily LeiphartFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:08 PM

    Beautiful CAS card, Louise! I love how the big fancy bow lets the embossed heart be the focus.

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  18. AlisonFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:12 PM

    This is really beautiful! I love their stencils! You did a great job.

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  19. MarijaneFebruary 14, 2011 at 3:44 PM

    The rich red bow and gorgeous embossing make this card very elegant, indeed! Anyone would love receiving this card.

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  20. LisaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:24 PM

    love the embossing!!!

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  21. IlonkaFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    Wow super elegant!
    Best wishes ILo

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  22. ScrappychickFebruary 14, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Gorgeous Louise!

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  23. ChantalFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:10 PM

    happy valentinesday!!

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  24. silviaFebruary 14, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Stunning card!!

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  25. LorraineFebruary 14, 2011 at 8:09 PM

    What an elegant card - love the lush bow!

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  26. CatFebruary 14, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Your card is stunning! Happy Valentine's Day!

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  27. AllyeFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Very pretty, love the ribbon

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  28. WendyFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Beautiful Louise!!! I love the all the stencils used and the giant bow!! Happy Valentine's Day!!

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  29. Pam HornschuFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:51 PM

    Oh YUM! Love, love, love this card, Louise! Love the contrast of the red ribbon with the creamy color and the texture of the embossing. Just gorgeous.

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  30. Juliet AFebruary 14, 2011 at 10:53 PM

    I've never used a stencil this way, but I love your results!

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  31. SaskiaFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:03 AM

    Lovely card, so elegant!

    Hop, hop, hop... to the next blog!

    Greetings, Saskia :)

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  32. AnkeFebruary 15, 2011 at 7:36 AM

    Lovely, elegant card. great!

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  33. sammiFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:30 AM

    So elegant! Love the ribbon.

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  34. Anne MarieFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:55 AM

    Simply stunning! Gorgeous card!

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  35. SungheeFebruary 15, 2011 at 12:51 PM

    this is gorgeous! Love how you colored the embossed image to pop it out even more. Beautiful!

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  36. Martha HernandezFebruary 15, 2011 at 1:08 PM

    Your card its so vibrant!!! thanks for sharing this beautiful proyect

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  37. PamFebruary 15, 2011 at 2:36 PM

    Gosh how beautiful!

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  38. KerryFebruary 15, 2011 at 6:57 PM

    Elegant and simply amazing!!!! Beautiful!

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  39. Cathy SpicerFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:06 PM

    Wow, simply stunning!

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  40. TanyaFebruary 15, 2011 at 8:11 PM

    Simply elegant! This is a gorgeous card!

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  41. Lynell Harlow / Dreamweaver StencilsFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:21 PM

    I am so glad you posted this card it is one of my favorites in your Valentine series;) Wish I lived close enough to assist in one of your classes!

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  42. HeidiFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:31 PM

    What an elegant card. Love it.

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  43. Jennifer DoveFebruary 15, 2011 at 9:42 PM

    great embossed card..love the bow

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  44. BarbaraFebruary 15, 2011 at 11:16 PM

    Louise, this is such an elegant card. It reminds me of the old tin ceilings... Just so precious. Thanks for sharing your techniques with us. I think I can do this :) I am from Batavia, NY!!
    http://u-inspire-me.blogspot.com/

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  45. Patricia HaysFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:42 AM

    Classical elegance here! Love that big bow!

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  46. Bumbles and Fairy-TalesFebruary 16, 2011 at 11:51 AM

    What a classy Valentine! Love it :)
    hugs, margie

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  47. LindseyFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:03 PM

    Oooh, this is so very elegant and beautiful!

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  48. TannyPFebruary 16, 2011 at 4:58 PM

    That bow is incredible! Such a beautifully elegant card. Great job!

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  49. KarenladdFebruary 16, 2011 at 6:37 PM

    Impressive and elegant card...love the embossing!

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  50. Janelle StollfusFebruary 16, 2011 at 7:19 PM

    Beautiful card. I'm drooling over that perfect bow. Wowza!

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  51. BrennenFebruary 16, 2011 at 9:55 PM

    Simply stunning. I'm in love with you just for sharing this card on your blog. :)

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  52. TerreceFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:58 AM

    Wow! How elegant. Your card is simply beautiful. Great Job.

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  53. LeonaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:19 AM

    Beautiful embossed card!

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  54. fairieFebruary 17, 2011 at 10:19 AM

    Gimmmmmme this card, I love it.

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  55. Jennifer_GlitterInMyHairFebruary 17, 2011 at 1:26 PM

    Gorgeous!! Soooo classic and elegant!

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  56. TaylorFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:38 PM

    Ohmygosh...simply elegant and stunning and perfect!! Thanks so much for hopping with me on Valentine's Day!

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  57. LeaFebruary 17, 2011 at 3:40 PM

    Very elegant! Beautiful bow!

    Lea Kimmel

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