Saturday, June 4, 2011

Stampin' Up! I {Heart} Hearts is perfect for Monochromatic Friendship Cards

I have been in the craft room a while today (I have a stockpile of cards to show you) but, these two I thought I'd post together, they are from the same stamp set, and colours, so why not hey?
 
Ok... So, these are made using the I Heart Hearts stamp set, from Stampin' Up! I was given this set from a good friend, and love using it because of this. I have a used monochromatic colour scheme for both, using Real Red and Poppy Parade with Whisper White. The first card was made using masking, and is a one layer card, with a sentiment from Well Scripted (which is retired *sad face*) The second, I have used my circle scissors to cut a circle and mounted it using mounting tape, the hearts have been stamped and fussy cut out to "pop" them. I have used a Real Red ribbon and a retired button.
I am entering both cards into Less Is More Monochromatic Challenge and just the second card into Hand Stamped Sentiments which is Paper Piecing.
I also wanted to share with my blog readers that my sister has had her baby, almost a week ago now. She had a very healthy little girl on Sunday last week. They named her Brianna Regina, and she is absolutely gorgeous!
This is Brianna with her older brother Samuel and their "Grumpy" which is what they call my dad, their grandpa. She weighed in at 8lb 9oz. 
Anyway, I'm sure I'll be back again tomorrow, to share some of the other cards I have been making, until then, Happy Stamping!

41 comments:

  1. Ooo love your hearts, both are great looking cards :)

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  2. Hi Jess, thanks for commenting on my card. So weird, using the same set! It was only up to number 23 when I went to add my link in, and then up popped yours as well! It looks great in the reds. I'll have to give it a go as I love this set.

    Thanks
    Julie x

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  3. Sweet cards Jess as is that new little baby! Lovely addition to their family.
    Thank you very much
    Diva LIM mandi
    "Less is More"

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  4. Hello Jess again, fantastic cards, but i thik the best is this little angel, Brianna, blessings for all your family.
    a hug from spain

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  5. These cards are both lovely, I don't have this set yet and I'm wondering why not! the sentiment on the first is GORGEOUS!!
    Kelly xx

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  6. Beautiful cards and I love your nephew and niece. Best wishes to the family. Hazel x

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  7. Love the simplicity and boldness of the card. And the envelope detail is perfect. Thank you for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week.

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  8. Lovely card Jess. Hugs Rita xx

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  9. Fab card, those red hearts really pop

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  10. Lovely card, wonderful stamp, and love the bold reds.

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  11. Both fabulous cards!

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  12. Great hearts ! Beautiful cards !

    Carol

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  13. Two lovely cards, well done.
    You can view mine here
    Maureen........x

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  14. Love the red hearts Jess and all that white space is gorgeous too :)
    Jenny x

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  15. Beautiful clean and simple cards. Thanks for playing with us this week at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

    Robbie

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  16. Love the hearts, so great on the white!

    Congrats to you and your sis! So adorable!!!

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  17. Love those red hearts! Cute baby, too. :)

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  18. Congratulations on the safe arrival of your new niece Jess!! She's gorgeous as is her big brother. Love the name "Grumpy" very cute!

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  19. Fabulous cards Jess. I like the second on the best; I think because of the button, its a really nice touch.

    Congrats on the arrival of your niece.

    TFS
    Carole

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  20. Lovely cards, I like one with the red ribbon.
    Jo x

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  21. Sweet card....like them both...darling baby, too...looks like there is a little helper..eh??

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  22. I love the I {heart} Hearts stamp set and your clean and simple approach. Thanks for playing at Hand Stamped Sentiments.

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  23. Two lovely cards. Really like your top one best. x

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  24. Beautiful cards Jess!
    Hugs, Victoria ~x~

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  25. 2 gorgeous cards - those red hearts are beautiful and look so striking against the white background.

    Congrats to your sister. What a gorgeous family photo.
    Caroline xxx

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  26. Simply stunning, Jess! Thanks so much for joining us at Hand Stamped Sentiments this week! :)

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  27. Love your heart cards! and congrats Auntie!

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  28. Love the designs on the hearts and the red! Beautiful cards, nearly but not quite as sweet as the baby!!
    Val x

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  29. Jess, both cards are really pretty...but my personal favorite is the first card. Congrats on your new niece!
    My card is HERE

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  30. simple yet sweet design - love the red and many congratulations!
    Sarah at 162

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  31. 2 lovely cards but I prefer the first one. Sounds silly but it seems to have more about it.

    Kath x

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  32. Super cards Jess. Love the layout of the first one best. xx

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  33. Two really lovely cards. Carol x

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  34. Just love the 'shadow' effect on the small dotty heart

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  35. Lovely cards! :)
    Lovely little girl too! Enjoy your time with her! :)

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  36. Hi Jess, Congratulations on the new addition to the family:0) Love your cards, great heart stamps, Gay xxx

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