Greetings, friends! I have been busy making Valentine's Cards for my daughter's 3 shops and I needed some new inspiration. I usually check out the current challenges to find it and the Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge #455 was the perfect jumping off point!
I am also submitting to CCEE2201- New and NBUS Challenge #34 for I have had a set of stamps which I've never used from SugarPea Designs. It was from their Caring Hearts Special Release 2016 called Caring Critters. I don't know why I've never used it. It has the cutest characters- a monkey, a puppy, a lion and a moose.
Today's post will feature the monkey but I made similar cards with all the little animals.
I started with MFT Stamps' Lots of Heart Stencil and ink blended Distress Inks through it with my Scrapbook.com Foam Blending Tools. I also die cut a piece of Hero Arts 100# Dove White card stock with a Spellbinder Die Rings Around the Circle:
I stamped the little monkey with Memento Black Ink which is a great black ink for use with alcohol markers.
The inside of the card has a great sentiment from the Scrapbook.com All Heart set of 7 stamps. I've used this set many times in making the Valentine's Day cards.
One more challenge to enter called Time Out Challenges - In Love!
A simple card, but one that I love. I want to thank the challenges for their inspiration and to you my friends, for stopping by today!
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Super cute card. The monkey is just darling. Thanks for playing along with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge. It's always awesome to hear how the sketch is inspiring.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Jennifer! Much appreciated.
DeleteSuch a darling card! I love the monkey image! Thanks for joining us at Atlantic Hearts Sketches!
ReplyDeleteYou're very welcome, Tracy!
DeleteWhat a sweet card! Great coloring!
ReplyDeleteThanks for sharing with Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge.
Patty S - Design Team
Thank you, Patty! I appreciate your comments.
DeleteFabulous and fun....love your adorable critter and all those hearts!!! Thank you so much for taking the time to play at Time Out.
ReplyDeleteThank you, Kim!
DeleteWhat a cute card. I love that little monkey. Thanks for sharing your card with us at The Atlantic Hearts Sketch Challenge!
ReplyDeleteAnna, Design Team
Thank you, Anna! He sure is cute...I don't know what took me so long to use this set!
DeleteIt sounds like you had fun with your newly discovered NBUS critter set, Anita! I love this hearty design for Valentine's Day. You did an awesome job with the stenciling and coloring and with finishing off the inside, too! Thank you for inspiring everyone at NBUS! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely, Darnell! NBUS has really encouraged me to use my stash and it is fun! Thanks for the challenge!!!
DeleteHow cute is this! Perfect for Valentine's. Love the soft and dreamy looking heart background! Thank you for joining us at Time Out and do not miss our new Inspired by Words challenge!
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