Hi All!
I used the circle of hearts stamp from the new Simon Says Stamp Love Languages stamp set to create this background. It’s so easy to do if you have a stamp-a-ma-jig. If you’re a little OCD when it comes to lining things up perfectly on your card, this tool is for you. 🙂
I used Hero Arts Soft Granite Shadow ink – it’s one of my favorite ink colors for a background. I used it on THIS CARD, THIS CARD, THIS CARD, and THIS CARD. Wow, that’s a lot!
Enjoy and have a great week!
Supplies:
To purchase at Ellen Hutson, click the EH link. To purchase at Simon Says Stamp, click the SSS link.
Copic colors used: R37
 Love Languages |
 Soft Granite Ink EH|SSS |
 Stamp-a-ma-jig SSS|SU |
 A2 Curved Edge Die |
 Copic Sketch Markers EH|DB |
 Glossy Accents EH|SSS |
 Sew Easy Baker’s Twine |
 Glue Pen |
 Versafine Black Ink EH|SSS |
 Neenah Cardstock EH|SSS |
 Black Cardstock |
 Clear Rhinestones |
 Wink of Stella, White EH|SSS |
 Mini Glue Dots |
 Eclipse Masking Tape Roll EH|SSS |
 Sizzix Big Shot EH|SSS |
Susan W
Love it! I love my stamp a ma jig, too….I think it was you who inspired me to get one some time ago. After I got it I thought “How have I been stamping all these years without it?”…especially with wood block stamps or cling stamps you can’t see through!
What a pretty card! Really wonderful how you made your background!
Richell
Love this! I like your created background and the way you curved the top and the bottom. I also like how your banner comes out from the heart. This was adorable! Thanks for sharing!!
Casey Thrush
So stinkin’ CUTE!! Love it. SO EASY!!
Shelly
Fabulous!! Just the perfect accent of red. 🙂
Carol B
Fab card, really like the banner hugging the heart, very nice idea and one I will try soon.
Diana W.
Darline – such a sweet card. Loved the black, grey and red combo of colors. The little heart really stands out. Fun to watch you create this one. Thanks for the ideas.
Pam Zirbel
Great card! I so need to get that masking tape!!! I saw it on the product list underneath! Thanks again for a quick cute card!
Suzanne Watanabe
Hi Darlene!
Thanks for sharing another AMAZING card! Your creativity always inspires me 🙂 . I love the look of the twine you added to the edges of the card stock….it defines the edges beautifully. Also, the Glossy Accents on the red heart really gives your card a gorgeous pop of color! Have a wonderful day! 🙂
Maria A. Rodriguez
Gosh Darlene, I’m so darn late, I saw the email this morning but I wanted to wait to have some free time so I can enjoy it quietly with a cup of tea.
I can’t live without my Stamp-a-magig, it’s always within my reach, it’s so helpful when you want to be exact about where to put multiple images on a card like yours or to add another image anywhere in the card, it always makes it perfect.
I love the backgrounds you create, heck!!! who needs DSP!! This particular one looks beautiful with the little splash of red on that little heart.
Thank you for sharing another great video.
Robin in WA
I love your card Darlene. When I went back and looked at your other cards that used the Soft Granite ink I would have been hard pressed to guess that they were the same color. Is it just the pics? You certainly do use that ink a lot! Thanks for a great card!!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Robin! Yes, I noticed the same thing. It must have something to do with the photos and lighting. I switched cameras (and rooms!) somewhere along the way. Plus I’m sure it also depends on time of day and light coming through the windows. This card seems to show the true color. Looking back on the earlier ones, they seem a little more brownish than the actual color.
Sharon Hayes
I enjoyed your video today. The gray ink was a perfect choice, and I loved the background you made with the heart stamp. Your ideas are always good. Thank you for sharing.
Patti J.
Hi Darlene! What a fun, beautiful card…thanks so much for sharing, and for another great tutorial! I love your tutorials – they are so quick and easy to follow, and your voice is so sweet! I was wondering if you have any advice for keeping the Glossy Accents tip from ‘globbing up’ between uses? Thanks!
Darlene DeVries
Hi Patti, my tip doesn’t really glob up. Do you put the cap back on tightly immediately after using it? I never let mine sit open for more than a few seconds. Maybe that helps?
Loll Thompson
LOVE this design Darlene with the curved borders. Love the colors too. Loll xx
Patti J.
Thanks, Darlene! Yes, I do put the cap back on quickly. I have never had that problem until I bought a new bottle. Maybe it’s just a bad batch. Thanks for replying!