Bold, Bright Valentine Wishes by Jean Okimoto

Bold, bright cards for guys can be challenging. The right Memory Box dies and papers make it easier than ever for Valentine's Day '23. Hi, Jean Okimoto combining the new Memory Box Heart Ring Stack and the new Poppystamps Vintage Scalloped Heart set. I love buying Poppystamps and Birch Press Design products to use for my class kits.

Cut white cardstock with the 6-⅜" x 1-⅜" Slim Basic Rectangle Layers die. Cut the rectangle with Heart Ring Stack.

Cut the red, black and gold-lined Christmas Jolly plaid with the next-largest rectangle die. The die is longer than the 6x6 plaid - but diecutting the plaid is easier than measuring and cutting it with a paper trimmer. Why measure and handcut (and hope it's straight!) when it's faster to diecut?

Cut the lined heart from the Poppystamps Vintage Scalloped Heart set from the bright red Rainbow Reflections 6x6. The scalloped die cuts a separate heart - it's a great set! Cut the 5th heart of the Heart Ring Stack from the beautiful shimmery red 6x6 too.

Attach the diecuts to a white slimline card (3-⅝" x 8-½") - offset the Heart Ring Stack so bits of the plaid background create a dimensional look. Use foamtape for the large heart.

Prep white cardstock by brushing it with anti-static powder to eliminate stray specks of gold embossing powder. Stamp the greeting - from the Big and Little Valentines Clear Stamps - with VersaMark. Emboss it - heat the back of the cardstock for a few seconds, then finish it from the top to prevent scorching. Attach the greeting.

Add the light gold Treasure Chest Fairy Gemstones. As always, cut a slimline-sized piece of cardstock to protect the card front for mailing.

Thanks for visiting our design blog throughout the year! Hope we've inspired and encouraged you to create unique cards to greet, celebrate, and remember the special people in your life.

Special thanks too - to Dave and Monica Brethauer and everyone at Memory Box for the great designs that make it all possible.

And thanks to Ann, Shari and Roxanne and everyone who ordered my card kits from them. And thanks for folllowing on Instagram - I appreciate your support and comments.

See you next year...