Love is.........

Sunday 6 February 2011
Good afternoon, I hope you've all had a lovely weekend.  I haven't done as much as I'd like as I've been suffering a bit, hey ho that's life!

I have managed to make a card though!  The Penny Black Blog have launched a weekly challenge which will run every Monday and this week was a great sketch that I really wanted to use.  Can you believe that I'm starting to get the hang of sketches after having a fear?!  Anyway, I decided to make a 4.25" x 5.75" card and use one of my transparent sets that don't get enough ink time as I usually make 6" x 6" cards.  As Valentine's Day is also just a week away, I used the classy red, white and black combo.  I tried this a year ago and really liked how they worked.

 Supplies:
Stamps: Every Which Way - Penny Black; Medium: Copics
CS: Real Red - SU! Tools: Oval & Scallop Nesties, MS Doily Lace Punch, Bowmaker, Love Language CB Folder
Embellishments: Ribbon - Stash

I originally tried to use my MS Valentine Lace punch by they don't work in the lining up like the Doily Lace does.  I am also undecided about whether there should be a sentiment in the corner.  What do you think?

I am entering this in to the following challenges:

Allsorts Challenge - Love, Love, Love
CES Challenges - Red & Romance
Crazy 4 Challenges - Valentine's Day
Secret Crafter - Valentine
Stampin for the Weekend - Valentine's Day
ABC Challenge - N is for Nestabilities (I didn't use the optional sketch)

Thank you for stopping by and for any comments you may leave, they are greatly appreciated.

I hope you enjoy the rest of your weekend.  I'm off to try and catch up on the ole blog hopping!

xx :0)

17 comments:

  1. Curly said...:

    Wow Beautiful card, and fabulous design and layout,

    thanks for sharing with us at Secret Crafter: 120 Valentines

    Good luck with the challenge,
    Hugs Bridget :) x.
    SCSC DT

  1. Aww, this is gorgeous Sarah, I love the colour combo you have used and the lovely PB stamp, I need to use some of mine as I haven't used them for ages! Sorry to hear your back insn't good again, I hope it gets better soon xx

  1. Helen said...:

    This is gorgeous Sarah - love the CAS style!
    Thanks for joining us at the SCSC!
    Helen x

  1. Emma said...:

    What a lush card hun beatiful and love your martha stewart punch effect. Take care and hope you're feeling a little brighter xx

  1. debby4000 said...:

    Adorable, gorgeous card Sarah.
    luv
    Debby

  1. coops said...:

    gorgeous card sarah.i love the striking colours and the fab effect of the doily punch and adorable image :D

    xx coops xx

  1. Anonymous said...:

    Lovely card Sarah. I especially love the clean look and the white space you've left, I don't think it needs anything else!

    Hugs
    Brenda

  1. this is so sweet sarah.....thanks for joining in the fun at Penny Black Saturday...hugs kath xxx

  1. So pretty!

    Thanks for joining our "Valentine" challenge on SECRET CRAFTER SATURDAY CHALLENGE :)

    Hugs Jane x

  1. Sue said...:

    Hi ya
    a gorgeous card, very striking, luv the punched border, thank you for joining us at CES this week, hope to see you next time, sue,x

  1. Vicky said...:

    Totally gorgeous card love the image I've just finished making a card with the same image lol, just got post it now lol.
    Thankyou for joining us girls over at CES Challenges, good luck.

    Hugs Vicky xx

  1. Vicky said...:

    Totally gorgeous card love the image I've just finished making a card with the same image lol, just got post it now lol.
    Thankyou for joining us girls over at CES Challenges, good luck.

    Hugs Vicky xx

  1. Emma said...:

    Such a gorgeous card, adorable image.
    Thanks for joining us at CES Challenges & good luck.
    Hugs Emma x

  1. Whisper said...:

    Super card, Luv Sam x

  1. crafty amy said...:

    This is adorable and you have worked that sketch so well. I love the effect f layering the punched border.
    Thank you for joining us at Crafty Emma's Store Challenge and good luck. Don't forget to check tomorrow to see if you have won and I hope you join in our next challenge.

    Hugs

    Amy xx

  1. Sarpreet said...:

    Such a gorgeous card - love the image.

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