Tuesday, February 2, 2016

Chalkboard and Glitter Heart XOXO...Addicted to Stamps and More~Clean and Simple

Hello!

Welcome to Addicted to Stamps and More #179~Clean and Simple


I'm on a Valentine kick (hey, what a surprise *grin*). I've already made 32 plus 'somethings' for my niece and nephew's classmates (and didn't take photos...d-uh! My sister-in-law will be doing that favour for me) and now I'm working on cards for their teachers. Three were done and delivered during my recent trip. Another twosome are here: super quick, super easy (the 'figuring out' took the majority of the time):

CAS #1:  a little 'chalkboard-y' number, with a glittery heart...


CAS #2: a puzzle-heart...

Please check out what my fabulous teammates have designed; a whole lot of clean, simple and sweet await you over at the ATSM main site.  After you scope out their gems...it's YOUR turn!  Looking forward to seeing you in the gallery; this week's winner will receive a gift certificate from our wonderful sponsor:

www.adayfordaisies.com
Prize: $12 gift certificate

I'm also joining the galleries at:
AAA Cards Game #57~Love Me Like You Do

Addicted to CAS Challenge #80~Red


Creatalicious Challenge #84~Love is in the Air

Thank you so much for spending time with me; your comments and visits are such a joy!


32 comments:

Joyce said...

A fair of fabulous cards--love how you used that giant speech bubble.

~amy~ said...

Absolutely wonderful! Love how you've used the word bubble!

Peanut said...

Oh my! You are definitely loved-up and ready for the V-day. i struggle with CAS... and you make it look so effortless. NOT fair, I say! LOL Great use of the speech bubble. I hope you're planning on doing too much talking on the day! *wink*
hugs, Asha

Monika Reeck said...

I love both
but my fav is the one for ATSM Carol
so black n red and so simple but also adorable
lovely idea and you are so clever using all your DIES
I wish I have many dies like you have (LOL)
your card always inspiring miss C
Great post
see you soon in my DT post if you have time I am so happy to get visit from the same DT member on ATSM :) and if it is from you I smile much bigger hehehe
hugs
Monika (ATSM Teammate)

stempelfrida said...

Oh, I love both of your cards a lot. But I need to admit, that I would have never thought about giving a Valentine´s card to my teacher when I was young :)
Hugs from your ATSM team-mate stempelfrida

Jeanne said...

Hi Carol! You completed your 32 somethings for your niece and nephew? And now working on two beautiful valentine's for their teachers? Oh boy, you put me to shame. You make very effective use of your limited time, that is very evident. Your cards are beautiful. I adore that sparkly heart in the center of the speech bubble. The xoxo adds a wonderful touch. Your second card with the puzzle pieces is so pretty, too. Great use of that speech bubble, too. Thank you so very much sharing and inspiring Carol! I hope you have a wonderful day! Hugs! :)

Vicki Dutcher said...

Both cards are so FUN! Love the chalkboard - and the "pieces" heart is too cute!

Donna said...

Simply beautiful. X

Claudia's kaartjes said...

Hi,

Wauw, stunning card. thanks for joning us at Creatalicious Challenge

hugs
Claudia
DT Creatalicious Challenge
http://knutselmeisjes.blogspot.be/

Pam said...

Two fabulous cards! My fave is the 1st. I love that speech bubble with the lovely heart. xo

Doni High said...

Love both cards.But the -Love you to pieces- stole my heart! Thanks for joining us at ATCAS.

Barb Ghig said...

Two awesome CAS cards, Carol! Love the sparkly red heart with hugs and kisses on the chalkboard background...WOW! Really cool puzzle heart and scripty background on the 2nd card, too!

Happy Dance said...

You are on a Valentine roll, girl! I'll bet all the moms in T's & C's class, as well as their teachers love to get these in their Valentine mailboxes. Easy to see why! These are CAS goodness and fun! Love 'em! Thanks for the sweet thoughts and prayers as I dealt with those darn ol' YKWs. Hoping this week is much better. xo Bev

Greta said...

These are so cute, Carol--really love the second one!

I Card Everyone said...

Oh I see a few new cover dies! Perfect choices, c ... and two gorgeous cards! LOve that jig-saw heart!!! It's for me isn't it ... xx ;]
=]

Julie B said...

Fab cards Carol. Thanks for the lovely comment, unfortunately as I did not have access to the internet for a couple of days due to outages I wasn't able to link up at Tag it you're it:( Never mind. Sure your nieces and nephews will love these cards, Valentine's day is not something we do a lot on in these parts! :)

Petra Swart said...

WOW, what great use of the speech bubble, Carol and the puzzle heart is so cute!!!! Really like what you've done with both of these cards!!!! Super!!!
Have a great day!!!!
Hugz

Shelly said...

Love is in the air! ;) These are sooo sweet!!

Geri said...

I'm playin' catch-up....again!

These two AMAZING cards are definitely going to be CASE-ed for some of my V-day cards..with all the credit going to you, my dear talented pal!

Could that puzzle heart possibly be any cuter?

Susan Powell said...

Those are fantastic cards!! I especially love the puzzle card.

Mandy LaCroix said...

Such a great design! I LOVE that glitter heart!
Your ATSM Teamie,
Mandy

Anita in France said...

So fabulous, Carol ... gorgeous glimmer against the chalkboard ... and brilliant puzzle heart against the delicate script! Hugs, Anita :)

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

That puzzle heart is so perfect for that sentiment! Great idea to mount it on that speech bubble die! Chalkboard and glitter - always cool!

Melanie said...

Fabulous cards!
Thank you soo much for taking part in our "love is in the air” challenge over at Creatalicious & good luck in the draw.
Hope to see you again in our new challenge as well…

Hugs,
Melanie
(DT Penny's Paper Crafty Challenges)

(DT-Coordinator Creatalicious Challenges)

(DT Come and Get It)

(DT Crafty Friends)

Bobby said...

You're speaking the language of love here, Carol. Both speech bubbles look great with their accompanying hearts.

Creative world said...

Both card's are AMAZING and STUNNING,no need to choose,great design and idea...LOVE IT...XX Željka

Neets B said...

Two super fabulous CAS creations, teamie. Love how crisp these are, right up my street. Red, white and black is such a stunning combo x

Kay Miller said...

These are both lovely! The glittery heart of the puzzle pieces, can't decide which one I love best! They are wonderful!! ((Hugs))

Brenda said...

Sweet Valentine cards Carol! Can't go wrong with the puzzle pieced heart and I love the chalk board speech bubble on the other one. Cute! Hugs, Brenda

shirley-bee said...

Brilliant cards, Carol! I love the stylish red glitter heart on black with the white hugs and kisses on the first card, and the perfect pairing of the sentiment and puzzle heart on the second card :)

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

Oh Carol, I am so behind on commenting - thanks so much for all your wonderful words recently on my blog. Life is crazy at the moment, but I am going to spend this frigid weekend relaxing at the beach, so I hope to catch up! I so love both of your cards. The speech bubble is a great idea. They are both so similar yet so different. It's amazing how little changes make a world of difference. I am pinning these babies to my valentine board for sure. and of course, thanks for linking up and playing along with us at AAA Cards.

Marisa said...

Boy am I behind....having to skip a few as I try to catch up but have looked at each one - promise!! Great cards - same layout totally different effect. Well done!!