Wednesday, February 7, 2024

Just Us Girls Challenge #713 - Word Week - LOVE - Things I Love About You... (CZ Design Noted Heart)

Hello

Welcome to Just Us Girls Challenge #713.  With Valentine's/Galentine's Day coming up soon, our wonderful hostess, Elizabeth, has chosen LOVE as this week's word inspiration. Love covers a multitude of occasions; please ensure that the word features in your design.

We're delighted to have Denise Morgans joining us as our February Guest Designer.

I'm smitten with the CZ Design's Noted Heart, part of the Simon Says Stamps Smitten release. I made a few cards with this set and actually did something I rarely do: heat embossed. Not something I like doing, but in this case, I'm pleases with the results (despite several mess-ups along the way). The highlight of this stamp, for me, is the variety of sentiments that can be placed on the heart. A few were tricky to get straight but hey, home-made with LOVE beats perfection any time, right? 

This one is for my sweet niece


and this, for my fabulous nephew.


Looking forward to a whole lot of LOVE in the gallery!

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10 comments:

Jeanne said...

These are so heartwarming, Carol! I love your stenciled backgrounds. So soft and pretty. Your hearts with the reasons look amazing. Homemade IS love so don't fret about anything! Thanks so much for sharing. Crafty hugs!

ElizStewart said...

Carol... I love how you used this set! I have it on my wish list... so fun!

Carol said...

So pretty and sweet and those sentiments are so much fun! your card is a perfect Valentine for some lucky recipient!

Nora Noll said...

These are so sweet!! You make me want that fun stamp set!! LOVE the card design!! Thank you for playing with us this week at Cupcake Inspirations Challenge!!

Nora
DT Member
Cupcake Inspirations Challenge

Ina G said...

Wow what beautiful cards you have created here Carol. Fabulous and so very special and unique.

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

I was just contemplating purchasing this set, and you have just made the decision for me, Carol. I LOVE both of your makes with it, and what a wonderful bunch of things to say to someone special. The rainbow was a great idea for your nephew. Those two kids are so lucky to have you and vice cersa. I have "known" you for a long time, and I always enjoy the special things you make and do for them. Love, Love, Love...

Vicki Dutcher said...

Very pretty cards - I love the subtle heart background too

Donna Phelan said...

So, so sweet! Loving the dainty hearts in the background too! Thanks so much for playing along with us at The Double D, Heartfelt Challenge. Donna, DT Member.

Pamela said...

wow, i just adore this card and the different version you've created using HEART as your focal point. Thank you for sharing your creation with us at The Male Room

Vicki Dutcher said...

Both cards are great. I love the one for your nephew. The use of colors is awesome. Thanks for joining in at TMR.