Friday, February 10, 2017

Love Hearts...Inkspirational Challenge #128~Photo Inspiration

Hello,

The Ink gals were blown away by the response to the Polka Dots challenge, with creativity that made our hearts smile!  Thank you!

Speaking of hearts: do you see the pretty pastel *sweet* hearts we're tempting you with for Inkspirational Challenge #128:
So pretty...sighhhh (and wish I had nails like hers, too!).  Our wonderfully talented Guest Designer is
Ros Crawford, whose card is soft, delicate and, well, swoon-inducing!  You'll be dazzled...as you will with those of my teammates;
Pia
Nonni

I confess: nothing original with this card at all! The photo was the *perfect* excuse to case one of the cards that I adore over at the Concord & 9th site, featuring the Heart Strings and Heart Smiles stamp and die set. I. Just. Had. To. And so I did! My hearts are somewhat different from the original card, but the layout? Copied...and I like it!  Stamping and cutting the hearts took a bit of time, but oh, what fun! You can't help but smile when you're making something that will actually work *grin*


Thank you, C9, for the inspiration! I made this card before heading north on my 'working' visit and it was quickly claimed by my sister-in-law for one of her friends. Happy me and, hopefully, happy friend receiving it.

Any big plans for the weekend?  Not me...just carrying on crafting, making a mess, missing my husband, not cleaning up my mess (yet...), more crafting...Yep, I'm a real wild one when my husband's away. HA! NOT!

Hope your Saturday is filled with doing whatever your heart desires...
Thank you for spending part of your day with me; your visit brings me joy!









23 comments:

Nonni said...

What a great design, so cute! This design would be fun to try with some small stamps that I own, hmmm... Thanks for the inspiration!

Carole said...

What a great card Carol...lovely ice cream colours like those in the picture. yes I too would love nails like that...bet she has a cleaner!!..lol xx

Jeanne said...

Look at all the pretty hearts in all the lovely, sherbet-y colors. Happy Sigh...just wonderful. If there's a great card design, don't mess with it...too much. This is very pretty. How gratifying that your sister claimed it right away. I'm sure the recipient is, or will be soon, smiling big time. Thanks for sharing.

Barb Ghig said...

Your hearts are so charming, and I love the placement of your sentiment! Beautiful color palette, too...Love this card, Carol!

Vicki Dutcher said...

Super sweet card looks just like candy on your card

Marina said...

Fabulous design - just looks like the sweethearts sweets/candies and love how you've placed the arrowed word.

Pia Larsen said...

I too wish I had nails like that, ha ;)
All those sweet hearts and with different looks - just a perfect match to our photo challenge. Carol, you always make me want to be as good as you. Hugs :)

sandie said...

Super adorable, love all the hearts x

Patti said...

Hi Carol : )

I see you continue to be uber creative and kind and sweet and amazing in my absence!! I love your card.

I miss you!! I am feeling much better and hope to be back to blogging soon.

BIG (((Hugs)))
Patti

Bobby said...

Wouldn't you know this challenge came up after I already did my candy hearts for another challenge. I love your arrangement of hearts and the soft colors you used, Carol.

Shelly said...

I'm not sure your card could be anymore SWEET?!!...Love all those little hearts!
And I don't have any big plans for the weekend, either. Just trying to take it easy. ;) Enjoy your weekend of crafting and making messes. heehee...(I will say, you sound a lot like someone else I know. *wink, wink.) Hugs

Ginger said...

What a fun design for your card! I love all the colors and how simple it is! Great job!

Kim Heggins said...

This is just as sweet as can be...love your wonderful collection of conversation hearts!

Ros Crawford said...

I love this! It's a perfect take on that photo! Thanks so much for inviting me to guest with you and for your lovely comment and warm welcome... Have a great day!

Brenda said...

I love your card Carol! And I am loving that stamp set! Very soft and so pretty is your card and yes, I love the gal's nails in the photo too. lol Glad you are having a "wild" time while hubby is away! Hugs, Brenda

Shauna said...

Conversation heart delight! Those stamps are so fun and this is cute design!

PS: you may check your link from this post at Ink. I had a problem getting to your blog that way.

PPS: The Weight of Blood, right? I remember that one being pretty heavy due to the content. I would be interested to know your thoughts =)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Awesome, all those candy hearts! I loved them as a child (still would love them, I'm sure, but have to cut down on sugar :(

Petra Swart said...

Love all your sweet little hearts, Carol ...they look good enough to eat ...just like the ones in the photo!!!!! Beautifully done a very cute card!!!!
Hugz

*Vicki* said...

Oh my this is such an awesome take on the challenge Carol!! Love the soft colors and the rows of hearts is just brilliant! What a fabulous "love" theme! :) HUGS

Geri said...

Your soft & pretty card conjures up memories of the local corner store and the Sweetheart candies (remember...the ones with all the sayings on them). Love the black "Love" sentiment - totally pops!

Tamie Camp said...

Totally love all of the hearts and the sayings on them. It reminds me of the Sweet Tarts, I used to eat. Wonderful clean and simple layout. Thank you so much for sharing your wonderful talent with us at 4 Crafty Chicks Love Challenge.

Tamie DT

Judy Woodland said...

Oh my, what an adorable card. I love the soft colors and you have placed them perfectly on the card. Great take on the challenge, thanks so much for playing along with us this week over at Just Us Girls!!

Greta said...

LOVE this card, Carol--now I need to case you!