Hi All!
I am so excited about the video today because I’m using new video editing software PLUS I’ve changed my export settings to be more optimal with Web viewing. Seriously, I am in awe of the difference. Hopefully you will also see how much better it is.
I heat embossed the background of this card first with Ranger Pearl Embossing powder. After that, I die cut, inked, and embossed the background. As a result, the pearl embossing flows throughout the entire design without interruption. Here is a closeup of the hearts:
I love this die. For more ideas, see the other cards I’ve made with it HERE and HERE.
One thing I forgot to mention in the video is why I trimmed the background piece to 3 inches high. White space is very powerful when used. And it’s so hard to use, isn’t it? If I would have left the pearl hearts covering the entire card base, it would have been too much. Although it’s subtle, it starts to become a distraction. Cutting it back so that more of the focus is on the string of hearts makes it a lot prettier to look at. Does that make sense? I added the black strips at the top and bottom to balance the heart outline and enclose the design.
Enjoy the video and I’ll be back Friday. 🙂
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
 Heart Parade Die |
 Drawn Hearts Background |
 Filled with Love Stamps |
 Pearl Embossing Powder EH|SSS |
 Black Embossing Powder |
 Thin Paper Tape |
 Pink Pirouette Ink |
 Versamark Ink EH|SU |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Sponge Daubers EH|SSS |
 Paper Piercer |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
 Magnetic Platform EH|SSS |
 Heat Tool |
 Tombo Mono Multi Glue EH|SSS |
 Dimensionals |
 Mini Glue Dots |
LindaH61
Adorable Valentine card! Thanks for sharing this fun technique. I think using the string to “hang” the large heart makes the card irresistible.
Saraskid
Loved this card, especially the resist heats on the die cut!
ben9903
Love this! When I first saw your picture, I thought, “How did she line that all up?” I was thinking you had die cut one white piece and one pink piece. But alas, you always show how simple something is that looks so elegant! 🙂 Can’t wait to copy this one! 🙂
Valshim
Awesome card! I love how you attached the black threads for the hanger.
CindyB
This is adorable, Darlene. What a fabulous technique!
Irene
Great card. I agree that white space is powerful. I’m bad at white space. I realized this the other day when I was trying to make a CAS card and it just wasn’t working. Then it dawned on me — I’m trying to cover the whole card! Ugh. My next attempt with more white space didn’t work either, but at least I’m getting closer. lol Thanks for the inspiration.
Glynda
Beautiful card!
Peg C
Just love it! Fab technique with the die cut and thread on the large heart!
efrat100
Beautiful card!!
swimbikerunat60
I’ve seen you use this beautiful and delicate die before and each time, your cards are gorgeous. I just love the way you made those little pieces of hearts fit in there, what a great focal point.
I must get me that die and CASE your cards, LOL!! 😉
Congratulations on getting new video editing software Darlene but I hope you are not going to edit to much of your videos, I enjoy seeing you create in the real, making your little mistakes and stuff like that.
Thank you for sharing.
Hugs.
Darlene DeVries
Maria, I even like to laugh at some of the dumb things I do, so I will continue to keep them in!
Mary Jane
Love the card!
The video quality I was mentioning before is totally gone! The video is awesome!
LoriaCarter
Really cute card! Thanks so much Darlene
Laura Norris
This card is so cute! I really love the pearl hearts that cover the whole thing. What an impact. Great job as always Darlene.
Emcee3@bigpond.net.au
Absolutely love this card. Purchased this heart die after watching the first video you made using it so I’m very happy you used it again.
SandraMaria
Super cute! Love that embossing powder! 😀
Emcee3@bigpond.net.au
Just read back my comment “after” I posted it. Doesn’t sound right but you know what I mean!!
JenJen
Super cute card! And I sure can tell the difference on your video, nice video software!
conil
Really sweet. Love the sentiment in the open heart.
Tammy
I love that emb powder and the card turned out awesome. I like the fact that the little hearts went all the way through the card and did not get lost in the die cutting. I have looked and looked at buying that die for a year now. I guess I need to just bite the bullet and do it.
Linda Seeley
I’ve always thought your videos were good quality but the new video software brings it to the next level!
Parker
Wow! The video was fantastic, and I agree about what a member said earlier about not editing too much since we enjoy seeing some of the mistakes and how you deal with it. I love the look of this card and will try it with my cupcake die.
melrae1116
When I saw this card I thought that it was going to be more complicated to do. But as usual you always make it easy and quick. Beautiful card.
Melba
jennyjo88
Love this card! I have seen other cards you have done with the Heart Parade, I need that die!
Cynergy
What I love about watching your videos, is the way you can do something interesting and clever that I NEVER would have thought of.
Thanx, Cyn
Janet Currie
Great card you are going to send me broke all the new things you show I just have to have them all haha!
Jennifer Stark
LOVE IT!!!! You’re great. Thank you so much for sharing with us!!!
Teresa
Wow! The new video quality is amazing & very noticeable on my iPad. Thank you for the upgrade.
Jan Richardson
What a lovely card. You make it look so easy. Thank you for sharing this with us.
niki
I particularly like the black details on the card, it is really effective and makes the hearts stand out so nicely. xniki
dee64
This is a fabulous card, thanks for sharing x
lilatoff
Another beautiful card, Darlene. I love your designs very much. I can see what you mean about the video – it has a very professional finish to it.
Would you consider slowing it down though? I feel very disorientated on those videos where you whizz through – it’s just a bit too quick. I like the slower pace where I can think about what you have done and take it in. The speed of this video made that very difficult (and I felt a bit sea sick watching it!)
Thanks for your wonderful site, I’m loving being a member of this wonderful ‘club’!
Darlene DeVries
Okay, thanks for the feedback. I will think about that when I recording in the future.
CarrieDavenport
Love this card!! the embossing is just enough to make it shine. thanks for sharing 🙂
Jules
So creative!!! and new video quality excellent! Julie L
Polka Dot Rosie
Adorable CAS card, Darlene! I’m so glad you got the magnetic platform. I remember talking to my computer screen a few times encouraging you to get it LOL
Carol B
Little late watching, but worth the wait. Love your card, that pearl embossing is fab looking. Video quality is great.
ohiosnowflake
SO very clever! I just love it!
nyingrid
Loved your card Darlene! What software do you use? I just HAVE to get that die…love it. 🙂
Darlene DeVries
Do you mean for video editing? If so, I use Adobe Premiere Elements.
nyingrid
Yup…thanks so much – curious which program you used – I love all your videos. 🙂
Diana
Darlene – I missed this one – how can that be? Love this tutorial. You always make it look easy. And I just used that heart die last night. My creation was just “so-so” but I am going to try what you did. You inspire me!! Hope you like your new site as much as your fans seem to.. Take care!