Friday, February 5, 2016

Marigold Studio | Valentine's Day Contemporary Card

Hello there! I had this desire to create a Valentine's Day card with a contemporary vibe that had all the fixings of a Valentine's Day Card like pink and red colors, a warm tone and yet was different in the way it used the various elements. I was rooting towards a modern, somewhat edgy card with the tag as the focal image. So this is what I came up with...


I started with a Kraft card base and used a  Hero Arts background stamp which I clear heat embossed to create an interesting backdrop. Then I die cut a soft pink scalloped rectangle from the WPlus9 Sunshine Layers Die, stamped the inner layer of brown card stock with a Heidi Swapp Arrow Background Stamp and clear heat embossed the pattern. 

I added a tag die from Avery Elle Simply Tags Dies, the die cut scripty "love" from white cardstock, and die cut the word YOU from the tag. I also added a starburst light pink die cut (using Avery Elle Pinked Elle-ments dies) that shows through the cutout and hangs off the tag for added emphasis. Finally I added the twine bow, faux stitching details, red buttons and a star garland in silver foil to complete the look.  


I decorated the inside of the card with a couple of sentiments from the Avery Elle, Lots of Love stamp set, as I think that really completes the experience of the receiver. Earlier I used to keep the insides of my cards blank, but I think I like the feel of continuing the visual experience inside better. 

I hope you liked my take on this card! I would love to hear from you. What kind of Valentine's Day cards or goodies are you planning on coming up with, this year? 

P.S: I don't put up all my cards and creations for sale in my Etsy Shop, Marigold Studio, but this one made it there! If interested, please find it here

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I am entering this card in the following challenges:

Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog             Challenge 33 alt





10 comments:

  1. Gorgeous Valentines Day card! I love the fun layering and all the elements are fantastic!
    Thanks so much for joining us in the PDE Linky Party!
    Sherrie K
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  2. I love all the layered die cuts. Those are great cuts! Thanks for joining us at PDE Linky Party.
    Janis, Creator & DT Member
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    Paper Play Sketches, Creator & DT Member
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    1. Thank you so much! It's been fun participating in the PDE Linky party!
      xo, Manisha

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  3. Super job! Thank you so much for sharing your creation with us at Pause Dream Enjoy, Jackie CT member

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    1. Thanks for stopping by! My pleasure Jackie!
      xo, Manisha.

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  4. Super cute!!! Thank you for joining us at PDE Linky Party, good luck!!! Amy DT

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      xo, Manisha.

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  5. Beautiful card! Both inside and out! Such a fun design!! Very pretty!

    Thank you very much for joining us this week at the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!

    hugs...
    Melissa

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      xo, Manisha.

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