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Tuesday, January 22, 2013

Kissing Swans Valentine Card

Created this card with a StitchyBear digi, Kissing Swans, I selected from a win and first time using. Swans digi were white with black beaks. Colored digi with computer changing the background to Teal Blue for the water. Printed digi on white cardstock. Stamped Basic Grey sentiment "love" in between the Swans. Used Kraft cardstock for base. Used Kraft americana red for layer. Used an Stampin' Up Extra Large Modern Label punch for sentiment tag. Stamped Basic Grey sentiment " love you more each day" on sentiment tag. Added wiggle eyes & white ribbon.
 




Closeup of Swans with wiggle eyes:


















adhesives: glue dots
paper: Kraft cardstock - base, Kraft americana red - layer, white cardstock
digi: StitchyBear Kissing Swans
ink: jenni bowlin Cough Syrup
ribbon: Spool O' Ribbon white

stamps: Basic Grey






















Stampin' Up: punch - Extra-Large Modern Label
wiggle eyes: 3mm

Entering this into the following challenges:

 2 Sisters Ch127 Color Ch Brown White Blue unlim  1/19-25
A Blog Named Hero Ch18 Golden Oldie unlim old stamp listed above 1/15-25  
Basic Grey  Ch85 New Begiinnings/Something New unlim my new is the digi unlim 1/12-25
Clear It Out Circles/Stash unlim  circle -wiggle eyes, stash listed above 1/14-2/3
Crafty Boots Ch New unlim new - digi 1/21-2/3
Craft Your Passion Ch146 Totally Teal lim3 1st 1/21-27
Crafty Ribbons Ch37 Love/Romance/Anniv unlim 1/17-30
Creative Insp Paint Insp By Your Fav Stamp unlim 1/13-26 
Digi Tues Ch194 Fav Color Combo unlim 1/22-28
DLART Thankful Thurs Jan Linky Party unlim 1/3-31
Kraft Journal Ch Punch It Out unlim 1/21-27
Love to Create Ch49 Share your 3 Fav Colors lim3 2nd Fav Colors: Blue, Red, White 1/21-
One Stitch At A Time Ch147 Love unlimSBDS SBDS Kissing Swans 1/20-26 
Paper Playtime Ch2 Use Some Brown unlim 1/21-2/3
Paper Pretties Wed PWC241 Ribbon unlim 1/16-22
Pin and Tack Spark Your Creativity Now Ch5 Anything Goes unlim 1/1-31 
Simon Says Stamp & Show Ch: What are you known for? unlim I'm known for liking digis & swans 1/21-27
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25 comments:

  1. Dee's Craft RoomJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:41 AM

    Lovely image, it makes such a lovely Valentine card.

    Thank you for playing along with all of us at Crafty Boots Challenges.

    Dionne

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  2. Scrappin Rabbit DesignsJanuary 22, 2013 at 7:44 AM

    Pretty card. Love the swans with their google eyes.

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  3. MianJanuary 22, 2013 at 11:41 AM

    Such a lovely card, perfect for Valentine´s Day. Great design and lovely image.

    Thank you so much for sharing your creativity with us this week at Love to Create.
    Best of luck and we'd love to have you visit again!

    Mian
    Love to Create Design Team Member
    http://mianspysselhorna.blogspot.com

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  4. Wendy LJanuary 22, 2013 at 12:13 PM

    Great card and lovely image, thanks for joining us at Love to Create. xx

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  5. Kelly LloydJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:12 PM

    Cute card. Those swans look great
    Thanks for sharing with us at crafty ribbons
    Hugs Kelly

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  6. lindylooJanuary 22, 2013 at 2:27 PM

    such a cute card love the googly eyes brilliant idea thank you for joining us at Digital Tuesday x

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  7. CraftyGirlJanuary 22, 2013 at 4:25 PM

    Your kissing swans are just so sweet. Thank you for playing along this week at “Pin and Tack”. I sure hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    Pin and Tack / Spark Your Creativity Now DT

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  8. Sherry EckbladJanuary 22, 2013 at 5:02 PM

    That is a great digitial image thanks for joining us at Sentimental Sundays this week.

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  9. DanJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:46 PM

    Cute card, I love how the swan's necks make a heart. Thanks for joining us for this week's Simon Says Stamp and Show Challenge!

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  10. GailJanuary 22, 2013 at 6:58 PM

    Those are very cute swans! And Kissing at that! Made me blush! Have a nice evening!

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  11. Kimberly SJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:30 PM

    What a sweet image the swans make, and I had to smile at the addition of the wiggly eyes. lol Thanks so much for joining us at the Creative Inspirations Paint Challenge! :) hugs, Kimberly

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  12. Sandy TrefgerJanuary 23, 2013 at 4:55 PM

    Cute swans on your card! Thanks for sharing it with us at Clear it Out for our Circle Challenge!
    ~sandy
    visit my blog @ sandy's crafty creations

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  13. ~ginnyJanuary 23, 2013 at 7:09 PM

    Welcome to the "Totally Teal" Challenge at Craft Your Passion Melissa... wiggle eyes always add a fun touch!
    See you again next week?
    ~ginny (CYP Design Team)
    Personal blog: RubberMAD
    http://ggetty.blogspot.com/

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  14. Crafting VickyJanuary 23, 2013 at 9:47 PM

    Super cute card. I really love how you have done the background.

    Thanks for joining us at OSAAT this week. Hope to see you again next week. DT Crafting Vicky

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  15. AnonymousJanuary 24, 2013 at 5:10 AM

    so cute thanks for sharing with us at 2 sisters this week good luck with the challenge Tracy x

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  16. Jacqui PJanuary 24, 2013 at 9:29 AM

    Wow another beautiful card! loving your use of the BG stamps!!
    Thank you very much for joining the fun this time over at basic grey!!
    huggles
    Jacqui P x

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  17. Sassy RaggedyJanuary 25, 2013 at 10:59 PM

    I love those swans...Thanks so much for sharing with us this week at Love to Create. Hope you will join us again next week as well. joann sassy raggedy

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  18. Kim RydenJanuary 26, 2013 at 12:24 AM

    Cute image and especially with those googlies eyes! Thanks for playing with us this week at Craft Your Passion.

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  19. Karen CJanuary 26, 2013 at 5:31 PM

    This is great! Thanks for joining our "LOVE" challenge over at One Stitch At A Time! Hope to see you next week too!
    Hugs,
    Karen C

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  20. Lucy NewtonJanuary 26, 2013 at 8:55 PM

    What a romantic card! Thanks for playing with us at A Blog Named Hero!!!

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  21. Jackie RandolphJanuary 27, 2013 at 6:45 PM

    One of my favorite color combo!! Such a sweet card with your swans and their goggly eyes! Thank you so much for sharing with us at Love to Create Challenges.
    hug's
    Jacki LTC admin/owner

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  22. NaomiJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:03 AM

    Great card i just love the kissing swans and their googly eyes.
    Thanks for joining us @ Digital Tuesday Challenge :)

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  23. KateJanuary 28, 2013 at 6:09 AM

    Great colour combo and love those wiggly eyes.

    ** Kate **

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  24. Deanne SaundersJanuary 28, 2013 at 1:44 PM

    Very pretty card! Thanks for participating in our LOVE TO CREATE challenge!!
    ~DEANNE~

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  25. Lorraine AJanuary 31, 2013 at 12:46 AM

    Gorgeous card Melissa :-) the image is very cute and the details are fab :-)

    thanks for joining us on the Crafty Ribbons Challenge
    luv
    Lols x x x

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