Hi Everyone. Happy Monday night.
I hope you all had a great day. For me, well it was my first day back at work. 'nuff said 🙂
When I was in my stamping space this weekend, I checked out some challenges. Always a great way to try to get my mojo back after a break. I noticed a great sketch across at Friday mashup and a challenge at justusgirls to line your envelope to match the card you make for the challenge. So, I combined both challenges and decided to make a Valentine's card. Yep, another one! I couldn't wait to pull out the fabulous glitter paper again, as well as the DSP from the new occasions mini. This was perfect, cos the Fridaymashup challenge had a twist – bring on the bling! I think the glitter paper and the silver pearls constitute bling! 🙂
Here's what I came up with:
I went one step further and did the inside, too!
This card is neither too masculine nor too feminine and the DSP is perfect for both genders. The sketch was great to work with and the envelope challenge really forced me to think about something I generally pretty much ignore! Don't forget to pop along to both the sites and check out the design team inspiration and submission cards. I know you will find something to inspire you.
Card recipe – all ingredients Stampin' Up! unless otherwise noted
- Card stock: Whisper White, Basic Grey, Glimmer Paper (121790)
- DSP: Love Impressions DSP (121780)
- Stamps: Love you Much (113756), Hodgepodge Happiness (circle in my thoughts 24 7) (120570 (c) and 117141 (w)
- Ink: Real Red, Basic Grey
- Accessories: Silver pearls (non SU)
On a personal note:
I promised to share a couple of pictures with you from our recent trip. I will split them over three posts to show pictures of the three different regions we visited in the UK. The first picture is one of my favorites. It shows the bridge across the Ladybower Reservoir in Derbyshire. It was taken fairly early in the morning and the lake was like glass. Now, for you history buffs – especially world war II history buffs, this reservoir has great significance. Anyone see the film :"Dambusters"? Well, during world war II before the bombing of some of the major dams in Germany, the Lancaster bombers practiced dropping the bombs using the Ladybower reservoir. In fact, filming for film took place at Ladybower reservoir in 1954. So, it's pretty famous. It's also positioned in one of the most beautiful parts of the UK. I know I am pretty biased, but the Peak District National Park is just fabulous. It's where my soul feels at peace. It's also where I want my ashes scattered.
So, enough of the history lesson, here's my pic.
You will notice that the gray sky (normal for a winter's day in England – reflects perfectly in the water of the reservoir. The bridge is perfectly captured in the glass-like surface of the water.
Prayers tonight for Rose, Adelle, Brien, Vickie, Maria, Germaine and Pri.
As always, my grateful thanks to all of you for visiting. I really appreciated those of you who left feedback on my card for John. It made me feel really good, especially as I was a little worried about it. My thanks also to those of you who are making a card to help Sue reach her goal to celebrate John's 90th birthday.
Have a fabulous Tuesday everyone
Hugs
Jaydee
15 Responses
What a great unisex Valentine! I love how you treated the inside, and the envelope is fantastic. :o)
Oh, what a gorgeous photo. :happy sigh: It’s so picturesque and lovely, soothing and serene. And, so historic to boot! I can understand why you would want your permanent resting place to be in a place of such beauty and peace.
B and I are the same, we feel most at peace and closest to God in nature.
Prayers and hugs, as always, to those in need.
Hugs to you too, Jaydee. :o)
What a fab card Jaydee and that glitter paper is calling my name. Your photo of your trip looks like a movie set!! What a wonderful time you must have had!!
Smiles,
Lesley
Wonderful photos-sounds like a great trip! I have got to get the glitter paper. Your card is so lovely.
Oh my, this is a beautifully serene photo. I think you could sell it – seriously.
Hi Jaydee! Awesome card and envie! I love the fact you can use for male and/or female! That is hard to do at times but you made it look so easy! I also love that beautiful picture! It is gorgeous in picture I can’t imagine what it looked like in person! Thank you for sharing a little piece of your personal life with us! For me it feels like I am a little part of it!
What a beautiful card! It uses a little bit of everything! I love what you did to the inside too.
Gorgeous picture from your trip too. I love the reflection of the bridge.
Thank you for sharing your world, next trip I think I’ll stow away in your luggage! 🙂
Have wonderful day One & All, warm thoughts and prayers to those in need.
Love the card Jaydee, thanks for showing the inside… sometimes I forget about the inside 😛
Love the picture from your trip, it looks amazing! I can’t wait to see a few more!
Very nice card – with lots of bling! Thanks for playing along with us at Friday Mashup!. I love your photo too.
Fabulous card, Jaydee! I loved the photo and your brief history lesson. Fascinating!
Love the card. And the picture, oh my, great picture taking. So peaceful.
Here’s my first card using the button button stamp set (and first card for the year!)
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=61206
Great take on the Layout…. I like how you did the inside too! Thanks for playing along with us at the Mashup!
Love your card Jaydee, all your cards are lovely anyway! However, I LOVE LOVE the photo, would like to see that next time we are in the UK.
Perth is very hot at present, there was a terrible bush fire south of Perth earlier in the week, think they call them wild fires in the USA.
Could you please keep the people of Queensland in your prayers, who have been badly effected by torrential rain, flooding and there was the most terrible flash flood a couple of days ago, with loss of life and heaps of people still missing.
Jan x
STUNNING layout and card – love the pink/gray combo – well done! Thanks so much for playing along with JUGS this week. We appreciate your participation and your support.
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