Wednesday, February 4, 2015

A Dazzling Valentine

Hi Everyone!

Wednesday has rolled around again (how does that happen so quick?) and it is time for another Add a Little Dazzle Challenge.  This week we have an Inspiration Challenge and it is just in time for those Valentine cards.




And here is your Inspiration Photo~


I went with the colors and a simple design, mimicking the cup of hot cocoa,  that is a perfect masculine card.  I work with teachers and Valentines cards are one of two themes of cards that they most frequently request.  I can never have too many masculine Valentine cards!

I started with the sketch from CAS(e) This Sketch~

 Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge is "H is for..."  In this case, 'H' is for hearts.

I took the chevrons from Curtain Call- Kissing Booth~

The colors and the large Subway Style lettering in the Addicted to Stamps and More Inspiration Photo were perfect for my sentiment and the colors of my card~

So many Valentine challenges this week!  House Made of Cards has a 'LOVE' theme this week and {Pin}spiration has a wonderful Inspiration photo with red hearts and neutrals.   

I used a piece of white Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal and my SU chevron embossing folder to create the stripe pattern on the background.  Then to make the pattern stand out more, I sanded the metal with fine steel wool.  This was just enough to take the paint off the edges for the silver to show through.  I think it gives it a really cool masculine look.
I used SU Heart Framelits to die cut a heart and then stamped it in Versamark and red ink with a heart image from Craft Lounge days.   I embossed it with clear ep.  I have been told that embossing powder goes bad.  Well, I can attest to the fact that it does.  For some reason the ep melted and some just kind of disappeared, LOL; and I barely hit it with a heat gun.  So I have a bit of a speckled look to my heart.  I die cut my circle in brown and then die cut a circle from my red cs and inlaid the brown circle.
All in all, this is an easy peasy card!  

Check out the Add a Little Dazzle Blog to see more inspiration from the amazingly talented team.  Then play along and link your card up to the blog!  
 If you want to try Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal in your crafting, you can get it HERE!  Thanks so much in advance as I get credit for the purchase!
THANK YOU!

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Thanks for stopping by and have a Wonderful Wednesday!

Lee Ann  :)

21 comments:

  1. This is a striking card and I know the makes a fabulous male card. I love how you picked up the coffee cup in the inspiration photo with your circle, very good idea.

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  2. Such a perfect guy Valentine -- that background so works!

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  3. I do LOVE that sentiment and your colour combo which would be perfect for men or women. Great design, as always! x

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  4. Great card Lee Ann, i love how you used the silver side of the metal. :)
    Kate xx

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  5. I love the silver chevron background, Lee Ann! Great card!
    Hugs,
    Cathy

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  6. Love that sentiment...simply adorable, Lee Ann!

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  7. Great card! The background is perfect, and what a fun sentiment! Thanks for sharing!

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  8. Lee Ann, this is so pretty! LOVE the silvery shine and the great CAS feel! Thanks for joining us at House of Cards! Hope you join us again soon! HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  9. I love your card! I'm always looking for masculine cards no matter what the season. This one is a wonderful Valentine for a man friend!

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  10. Oh, this is so clever with the chevrons! I love it! Fabulous take on the sketch!

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  11. Great card design, fun colors and design.

    Hugs Diane

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  12. Great card! It's so colorful and bold! Thanks for playing along with us over at House of Cards!

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  13. Another fantastic card Lee Ann. Love the chevron metal background! Thank you for playing along with us at Curtain Call Inspiration Challenge.

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  14. This is a really gorgeous design!! Love the chevron pattern in your silver background! Thanks for sharing your creation with us at Addicted to Stamps & More! Hugs & Smiles - *Vicki*-DT member

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  15. This is so cute! I love the chevrons! Very nicely done!
    Hugz,
    Chana

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  16. Love the metal chevrons and a great take on the photo inspirations.
    Thanks for sharing with us at ATSM this week. :)

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  17. You totally nailed the perfect masculine Valentine card--the metal is blingy but not too. Perfect!

    Toni
    HOC DT

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  18. Wonderful! Thanks so much for joining us at the Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge Blog! - Ashli :)

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  19. Lee Ann your card is gorgeous. I love the metal embossing! Great job my dear friend!

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  20. Fabulous masculine Valentine card and I love the chevron theme. Thanks for joining in at ATSM this week, Anita x

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  21. Great layering and I like the chevron embossed BG matching with the chevron in the heart! Thank you for joining in with HOC! Pat DT x

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