Over the top Valentine


Isn't it funny how sometimes you have a great vision, but when you actually come to making the card, it just does not live up to the expectations?  This is one of those cards.  I don't think I have ever assembled and disassembled a card so many times.  It started out with the red flocked paper that I had left from Christmas from Candlelight Christmas DSP, and I saw used on some Valentine cards.  I wanted to frame it up with some Glimmer paper and really make it elegant.  I tried backing it with white, no ivory that was embossed.  No?  How about pink?  Embossed?  No, too gaudy.  Just when I thought I would leave it red, I had to walk away from it.  Came back the next day and started playing with it again.  Just was not speaking to me, so I decided to retire it.  But, today I decided that I would make it into a card for my dear hubby.  (He don't care, he'll take anything I make). 
I decided today to take a challenge from Pal Paper Arts Color Challenge #152 to use Primrose Petals, Pool Party, and Real Red.  That was the inspiration that I really need to get the card done.  I gathered some banners cut from the More Amore DSP and stamped a heart with Hearts a Flutter stamp set.  I added a little love inside and out using the new 25th Anniversary stamp set Best of Love.  Adding the love makes it eligible for a couple more challenges at The Pink Elephant Challenge #186 and at Sentimental Sunday's Challenge #141 where they both suggested LOVE IS IN THE AIR.  I just know that Gary will love his Valentine, along with the special little chocolate cake for two I got for him.  Hope he shares it with me :)
Have a great Valentine's Day everyone. 



Mary Alice

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  1. Cute, Mary!! I think the pool party paper behind the brocade was the perfect color to pull this card together. Hugs and happy valentines day!!

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  2. Nothing is over the top when it comes to Valentines! So pretty - love that extra sparkle with the glimmer paper! Thanks for joining us at PPA!

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  3. Beautifuk! I love the colour, design and sparkle. Thank you for joining us at Sentimental Sundays. Hugs, Jill x

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  4. Beautiful card, Mary Alice! I love all the different patterns and textures! Great job with the color challenge!

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  5. Wonderful Valentine! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Pink Elephant!

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