Hello everyone and welcome to the “Art with Heart” Team Blog Hop. The Art with Heart team, lead by the very talented Claire Daly consists of over 80 demonstrators across
The Art with Heart Team Blog Hop will be a monthly event happening on the last day of every month. You can start the Hop any where along the way, just click on the link at the end of each blog to take you to the next blog and eventually you will finish up with the blog you started on. You may have just come from Gayatri’s Murali's blog but if this is your first stop (there is 12 in total), go grab a coffee or glass of wine, sit back and enjoy the amazing work from some talented ladies. After ooohhhing and aahhing on each blog leave a comment, and if you have left a comment on all 12 blogs email Nikki Sadler at nikki@inkyart.com.au and your name will be put in the draw to win some beautiful blog candy (only non SU demos are eligible to win blog candy – sorry, but we would still love to read your comments), but be quick as there is a 72hr deadline from commencement of Hop.
So for our first inspirational tour we have started with the theme of Valentines Day. This is my 13th Valentines Day with my husband Darren and while we have never really celebrated the day I decided it would be nice to make him a special card and a layout about my love for him.
VALENTINES DAY CARD
Inside Card
This card is called a Pop-Up Twirl card. As you open and close the card the decorated centre card twirls. To make your own you can find a fabulous tutorial and video link here.
Stamp sets: A Happy Heart, Hello again
Colours: Close to Cocoa, Riding Hood Red, Kiwi Kiss
DS Pattern Paper: Bella Rose
Accessories: Scallop Square Punch, Curly Label Punch
VALENTINES DAY "LOVE" LAYOUT
Stamp Set: A Happy Heart, Hello again
Colours: Basic Grey, Riding Hood Red, Baja Breeze, Kiwi Kiss
DS Pattern Paper: Urban Oasis, Baja Breeze Patterns DSP
Accessories: Kiwi Kiss Buttons, Striped Grosgrain Ribbon, Hemp Twine, Rhinestone Brads, Cry
I hope you have enjoyed and found inspiration from my creations. If you have any questions about my work or Stampin’ Up! Please don’t hesitate to email me.
The next stop on the blog hop is the talented Nikki Sadler.
Well, that’s all from me. Enjoy the rest of the Blog Hop and please don't forget to leave a comment.
Cheers,
Erica xx
Oh WOW Erica - these are just GORGEOUS!! Love the colours in the card and that layout is just fabulous. Great job!
Posted by: Claire Daly | January 30, 2010 at 12:45 PM
You are right, you have done fanstastic work with this deadline... Going to have to try the technicque out myself.
Posted by: Ros Davidson | January 30, 2010 at 01:15 PM
I love your colour choices - your card is just beautiful. Thanks for taking part in our first hop.
Posted by: Nikki Sadler | January 30, 2010 at 02:19 PM
Darren is going to be so impressed. And those colours are so perfect for a male card that's not in the traditional red/black/white valentine's theme! Great stuff.
Posted by: Genna Gifford | January 30, 2010 at 02:42 PM
Erica,
I can hardly wait to try and make one of these. Thanks so much for the idea and inspiration! I am hoping that I can surprise the girls at our next class with this card. They are give me a hard time for liking to learn to make different types of cards...this should fit that bill!
Posted by: Paula | January 30, 2010 at 03:07 PM
Brilliant Erica, that card is exquisite, and I love the funky "fun" feel of the scrapbook page - steers nicely away from all the mushy valentine stuff that males are uncomfortable with and yet does the job perfectly! Well done!
Posted by: Kathryn Lowe | January 30, 2010 at 03:40 PM
Whoa - that card's amazing, Ez! Beautiful creations; love your work, girl!
Posted by: Christine Blain | January 30, 2010 at 04:59 PM
Hi Erica, I have never seen this type of design before so I will be checking out the tutorial shortly. What a lovely creation.
Posted by: Kathryn Mangelsdorf | January 30, 2010 at 05:37 PM
WOW! this is just beautiful and stunning. Love your project. Kraft and Bella Rose DSP so go together well. Great work Erica!
Posted by: Gayatri | January 30, 2010 at 05:48 PM
What a cute card for your man...just love it!
Kind Regards
Judith
http://creativestudio10.blogspot.com
Posted by: Judith Tetley | January 30, 2010 at 06:37 PM
It's layouts like this that inspire a non-scrapper like myself to try her hand at scrapbooking. Absolutely perfect Erica. Kris x
Posted by: Kristine Thompson | January 30, 2010 at 06:42 PM
Erica, your scrapbook layout is absolutely gorgeous!! I love it! Everything about it is perfect. :-) I have seen that card on SCS and thought it looked quite complicated to do. You have done a fantastic job with it. :-) Lovely!!
Posted by: Anne Brignall | January 30, 2010 at 07:57 PM
beautiful layout of your dh!!! And that card is FABULOUS!!!! I've never seen that before and it's so awesome :)
Posted by: Nikki Love | January 30, 2010 at 10:22 PM
I love your card. Very simple and classy.
Posted by: Tina G | January 30, 2010 at 10:48 PM
Your card looks great! Haven't seen one of those before, so will have to check out the tutorial. Am going to try and do more scrapbooking this year, and your page is beautiful and inspiring!
Posted by: Nanette | January 31, 2010 at 12:11 AM
Wow Erica! Just love your work. They both look fantastic.
Posted by: Dianne Dunk | January 31, 2010 at 12:31 AM
I love your card it is very clever, I am now interested in making one. I also like your scrapbook page, the colours go really well.
Posted by: Mona99.wordpress.com | January 31, 2010 at 12:45 AM
Erica, that is simply beautiful work! Well done! Next time ask Darren to have a shave!
Posted by: Rebecca Graham | January 31, 2010 at 01:49 AM
I will definitely be casing your card idea! Thanks for sharing. Liz
www.lizlatham.blogspot.com
Posted by: liz | January 31, 2010 at 03:34 AM
Really love this card. Haven't come across one of those before - what a nifty idea. (Love the front too - just works perfectly!)
Posted by: Sue Madex | January 31, 2010 at 04:00 AM
Love this card idea. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Pam | January 31, 2010 at 06:58 AM
Really cool card Thanks for the blog hop
Posted by: Gloria Kountz | January 31, 2010 at 09:15 AM
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Posted by: Kelly Mayou | January 31, 2010 at 12:24 PM
I love the card Erica, I left a message before but it hasnt got through...This is definitely a wow card..thanks for sharing it with us
Posted by: Alisha Watson | January 31, 2010 at 10:36 PM
This card is just beautiful, love it!
Posted by: Nicole Nation | January 31, 2010 at 10:55 PM