Friday, February 14, 2014

American Crafts' Valentine's Day Blog Hop



Welcome to the American Crafts' Valentine's Day blog hop! I hope you will be inspired by all of the lovely projects you see today. Below is the photo that inspired my project, a card for that special someone, my husband. 


This wall of photos, with frames fitted in every possible space, reminded me of a certain Dear Lizzy Polka Dot Party paper, and the print included in the 6x6 inch paper pad was the perfect scale for the card I had in mind. Here it is filled with colorful flower patterns, many from the same paper pad.

Supplies: Tropical 12x12 Pack (AC712P12-49) - Cardstock, 6"X6" Paper Pad (366214) - Polka 
Dot Party,  Cross My Heart Paper (366037) - Cut&Paste, Adhesive Chipboard Pieces (366074) - Bits, Dear Lizzy Acrylic Stamps (366797) - Daydreamer
How to:  Cut card base from pink cardstock, and fold in half. Trim frame print paper to fit the card front leaving 1/2 inch on each side. Cut out windows in the center frames only. Back each open frame with flower print paper, using pop dots to add dimension. Mount frame paper on pink patterned paper and and then adhere to card base. Paint chipboard heart and attach to card. Stamp, watercolor, cut out, and adhere image to card. Write sentiments inside, sign, seal, and deliver! 

Thanks for stopping by today. The next blog on the hop is the fabulous Allison Waken. In case you get lost, here is the full list of participants:


Have a Happy Valentine's Day everyone!

55 comments:

Anonymous said...

Such a cute card, love the way you used that frame paper!

Lisa Rukin Swift said...

Super sweet card and such a creative way to use the frame paper, Madeline! Happy Valentine's Day!

Dictionary said...

Love that inspiration and such a cute card!

Angoren said...

Beutiful card.
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Meghann Andrew said...

AHH! That is just adorable, M! Such a good idea & I love your inspiration pic!

Amanda Johnson said...

So cute!

KrissyClarkMcKee said...

This is darling and such a cute idea! Love it and thanks for the inspiration!

Auror Willow said...

I'm in love! It's so cute!

Valerie said...

Love your inspiration and the card you came up.

Diana Waite said...

CLEVER card--I LOVE it!!

Houses Built of Cards said...

Oh - beautiful! LOVE your inspiration and how you pulled it together! Happy Valentine's Day!!!

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Unknown said...

Really cute - I like how the papers in the cut-outs liven up the frames paper.

cornellgj said...

oh my goodness! I absolutely ADORE this card!

Fleursbydesign said...

This card is amazing- love it :)

Andrea said...

aww, that is just adorable!

Стокли said...

Wow. Simple idea - and such a beautiful result!

Chelsea said...

Love what you did with those frames!

Ashley Horton said...

Such an adorable card, Madeline!! You did an awesome job with the inspiration piece!

Christy Callaghan, The Modern SLP said...

Fun!

Miriam Prantner said...

That card is adorable! I love that little girl image and love how you filled in all the frames.

Mary Jo said...

Oh man, that is adorable!!

Angela said...

Very cute!

Beatrice Lawson said...

Splendidtake on a very original inspiratipn photo!

cghundley said...

How adorable!
I love the way
you used the
paper to make
frames, great
idea! Too cute.
Carla from Utah

csewy-csescrap13 said...

So very cute!

Unknown said...

Super cute - thanks for the inspiration!

JoAnn Heinbuch said...

Adorbs

truetome1970 said...

Super cute!!

Heather Doolittle said...

I love how you used the framed paper! And that little girl from the new Dear Lizzy line is adorbs! :)

Rhonda said...

Very nice!! Thanks for the instructions also. :o)

TracyM #6773 said...

SUPER CUTE card Madeline - LOVE how you have filled the frames with pretty patterned papers!!!
THANK YOU for sharing your crafty inspiration and instructions :)

LauraEva said...

What a cute card! love the decor projects!

~amy~ said...

sooooooo sweet! Love seeing how you were inspired!

Margie said...

Love your card and inspiration!

Susan Stringfellow said...

love the inspiration and the card!

Patricia Roebuck said...

LOVE the inspiration and how your card came out! Just beautiful!

Jean Bullock said...

How delightful.

Janet's Joy said...

Very sweet card! Love that paper.

Taunya Butler said...

Cute, cute card!! Love it - thanks for sharing!

jasmine said...

This card is adorable!!

Anonymous said...

Such a clever idea. I love your "pictures."

lucretia said...

Very cute.

Anonymous said...

Great card!

Amanda said...

Soooo cute! It turned out perfect.

Robin B. said...

Cute card! I love the framed paper and vibrant colors.

TeenaBugg38 said...

love your card but oh my goodness that gallery wall!!! LOVE!!

Cheryl:) said...

How cute!!!

Larissa Heskett said...

Wow!! This is such a FUN Card!! I LOVE the idea of this!! Such Beautiful little framed works of ART!! Thanks for sharing and have a Fabulous Weekend!! ;)

Unknown said...

I hope to make cute cards like yours someday...sigh!

Lisa's Creative Niche said...

Wow this is so cute!

Amy C. said...

I adore your card! Thanks for sharing!

Paige Taylor Evans said...

Cutest card ever!!! Love it Madeline!

Anita Bownds said...

super cute card ,lovin the background..xx

Sophia said...

Such a cute card, love it...♥

Stacie said...

Such a fun idea!