I'm not a fan of glitter ... I just don't like the mess. The only glitter I usually allow in my studio are Stickles (glitter encapsulated inside goo which keeps it from spreading) and DCWV Glitter Stacks (because the glitter stays on the paper where it belongs).
In a moment of weakness I bought Teresa Collins Studio Gold Paper Pad ... and while I love the golden glittery sparkle ... my studio, my clothes and my face now all have glittery sparkle too (I fear the recipient will think I purposeful glitter bombed them when they open the envelope).
I wanted to make a card inspired by the Paper Smooches PIcture Perfect Challenge.
Unfortunately, I don't have any Paper Smooches Flowers, so I went with the colors and classy style of the image as my inspiration. I wanted to ink-up some of my newer Paper Smooches stamps, so I chose Incognito (because if I were to actually read any ofhose beautiful books, I would require my readers ... yep, pretty much blind without them). It will be a fun valentine for one of my spectacle wearing friends.
I chose the background paper because it reminded me of the pattern in the candle holder ... and the askew sentiment was inspired by the askew book at the top of the stack. I added the *starry* eyes to bring in the gold of the jewelry.
I used a paint brush to get most of the glitter off my main image, but you can see all of the stray specks on the background. I layered a gold heart sticker with a punched heart to frame the end of my sentiment banner using this week's Retro Sketch.
I'm also joining the Order of the Opus Gluei where the theme is Be My Valentine (send some valentines to your friends ... they will love getting happy mail in February).
SMASHING card, Stephanie! I love everything about it!!!
Posted by: Arielle | February 08, 2015 at 07:34 PM
This is such a creative and fun take on a Valentine Card, Stef! Thanks for joining in with us at Opus Gleui!!!
Posted by: Electra | February 09, 2015 at 12:00 AM
super FUN...love it.
Posted by: ~amy~ | February 09, 2015 at 06:37 AM
OMG OMG OMG!! I LOVE this Sweet Card!! =) THANKS SO MUCH for sharing and for joining us in the Paper Smooches SPARKS Challenge!! I hope you'll join us again next week!! Have a FABULOUS WEEK!! =)
Posted by: Larissa Heskett | February 13, 2015 at 09:01 PM
Can I borrow a pair of glasses...can't see a thing without them! This is a great card and a fun sentiment. Thanks for joining us at Opus Gluei this week.
Posted by: Chat Noir | February 16, 2015 at 05:25 AM
Love the color scheme of this card but I agree with you: glitter is the DEVIL. (lol) I had a friend who used to send me cards with glittery confetti inside. Imagine the mess!
Posted by: Miss Iowa | February 20, 2015 at 11:01 PM