It's Day #4 of our Blog Blitz...here's a very Valentine design featuring the new Have a Heart Clear Stamp Set and a sweet greeting from the Best Life Typewriter Sentiments Clear Stamp Set. Hi everyone, Jean Okimoto here with a simple stamped hearts card for your favorite sweetie.
Have a Heart Clear Stamps - and its coordinating die set - make it easy to mix, match and layer the design elements. Use basic colors or a rainbow of pastels, then add a dash of metallic ink, glitter and gem stickers.
Cut smooth white cardstock with the 4" x 2-¾" Rectangle Basics die.
Stamp the red images with VersaFine Clair Tulip Red. Air-dry the ink for a few minutes.
Here's the diagonal technique I recommend in classes for very precise stamping. Attach the stamp diagonally for better visibility - it keeps your fingers off to the side instead of directly over (and covering) the stamp. This also eliminates the distracting top edge of the block and lets you "point" the stamp exactly where you want it.
Stamp the vertical and horizontal lines over the big solid heart with Brilliance Lightning Black. Stamp the solid outline over the lines.
Stamp the greeting - from the new Best Life Typewriter Sentiments Clear Stamp Set - and the small hearts. Dry the inks.
Cut a ¾" x 3-¼" strip of black glitter paper. Cut a ¾" x 3-¾" strip of red Wax Lips cardstock.
Attach everything to a side-folded A-2 card of Rock Candy cardstock. Add red gem stickers.
Want a chance to win this great set of heart stamps? Leave a comment on this post before Sunday, January 13th at 11:59pm EST. One person will be randomly selected to win the Have a Heart Clear Stamp Set. All the winners will be posted on the Outside the Box blog at 6pm EST on Monday, January 14th. Don't forget to visit the blog this week for more chances to win. Good luck!
If you're in the Seattle area and want a few more Valentine ideas - join us for the LOVE...SIMPLY STATED class at Impress on Saturday January 12th. We're making 5 cards and a sweet little candy wrapper. Fold a simple freeform origami heart on beautiful Shizen Design screenprinted paper. Add great inks, glitter and sequins to your cards and make them extra-special.
Thanks for visiting...join us again tomorrow for Donna's cool design, and another chance to win a great prize from the Valentine's 2019 Collection!
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Love the design and colors of your card! Thanks for the stamping hint too - much appreciated!
Posted by: karenajo | 01/10/2019 at 07:42 AM
Fabulous card!!! Love this stamp set!!!
Posted by: CC | 01/10/2019 at 08:32 AM
Very pretty set and love your card. Love all the
different sizes of hearts in this set.
Posted by: Becca Yahrling | 01/10/2019 at 08:44 AM
Always love your tips - and what a pretty card! So sharp and clean!
Posted by: Heidi H | 01/10/2019 at 09:02 AM
Like your color combo.
Posted by: Sandra W | 01/10/2019 at 09:13 AM
Great card, Jean! Love the heart stamp set.
Posted by: Debbie Kaste | 01/10/2019 at 09:37 AM
Pretty stamp set! Love your card, Jean!
Posted by: Denise Bryant | 01/10/2019 at 09:38 AM
I love the graph paper pattern you made but what else do you expect from an engineer! See you Saturday!
Posted by: Jenny The Stamping Engineer | 01/10/2019 at 12:01 PM
Love your card and the stamping tip!
Posted by: Melissa S | 01/10/2019 at 12:11 PM
Like the red and gray, never would of thought of that combo for Valentine's Day. Wish I lived closer to Seattle, but am on the other side of the country!
Posted by: Barbara-Jean | 01/10/2019 at 12:56 PM
I love all the different sizes of stamped hearts! Gorgeous card!
Posted by: KT Fit Kitty | 01/10/2019 at 01:24 PM
Really lovely stamp set and it made a beautiful card!!
Posted by: terriavidreader - terri scott | 01/10/2019 at 02:12 PM
Great design and I like this color combo.
Posted by: Sue D | 01/10/2019 at 02:53 PM
fabulous card! love all the fun patterns in the stamp set!
Posted by: Rosemary D | 01/10/2019 at 04:01 PM
Beautiful color scheme, Jean! Thank you, see you soon.
Posted by: Jacky | 01/10/2019 at 04:02 PM
Super cute card, and a great stamp set! Thanks for the inspiration!
Posted by: Eileen M | 01/10/2019 at 04:55 PM
Very nice. So elegant. The grey background is really pretty.
Posted by: Nancy W | 01/10/2019 at 07:02 PM
I really love your card--wonderful color combo!
Posted by: Greta H | 01/10/2019 at 09:55 PM
I love all the ways you can combine the hearts to make different designs!
Posted by: karenladd | 01/10/2019 at 10:22 PM
A beautiful card and LOVE how you have added the gray, adds such a modern look and elegance as well!
Posted by: Diane Hover | 01/11/2019 at 01:10 AM
Bella tarjeta me encanto los corazones el estampado es perfecto. Gracias por compartir.
Posted by: Jasmin Alfonzo | 01/11/2019 at 01:19 AM
Love your modern and striking card. Great tip about the block. This is a very pretty stamp set. Hugz
Posted by: ionabunny | 01/11/2019 at 03:44 AM
Always love to see what creative cards you come up with Jean. So many ways this Have a heart stamp set! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Beth | 01/11/2019 at 04:12 AM
Beautiful stamp set with basic colors
Posted by: Mary | 01/11/2019 at 05:32 AM
Jean that is such a pretty card. It is everything a valentine should be!
Posted by: Melanie Allen | 01/11/2019 at 06:01 AM