Happy Valentine’s Day! There’s no better way to say “I love you” than the confirmation that you make my heart happy. I love this sentiment from Punch Party (more on this great set later in this post), and I couldn’t wait to showcase it over and over and over on the Valentine’s Day card I’m sharing today. Here’s my card:
Tips, Tricks and Reminders
- Overstamping. To create a fun background on this card, I stamped the sentiment over and over and over in Petal Pink to achieve an abstract, textured backdrop for the focal sentiment and heart. I inked up the sentiment stamp with Petal Pink every time I stamped it down to give a consistent depth for each. This technique can feel like a mess at first – but there’s beauty in that mess, and it gets more beautiful as you continue stamping. I’ve coined this technique a “overstamping,” but it might have other names. It’s something I pull out every once in while – and it’s a great way to get a week’s “stamping fix” in just a matter of minutes. Here’s a closer look at my overstamped background:
After stamping the sentiment over and over, the recipient likely can’t tell what the original sentiment was – that’s what makes this technique so fun for me. - Punch Party. When you combine orders with friends or place an order over $300 during Sale-a-Bration (between January 5 and February 28), you can earn an exclusive stamp set that’s pretty wonderful! This super-fun stamp set coordinates with three of our favorite punches – Double Oval Punch (#154242), Rectangular Postage Stamp Punch (#152709) and Heart Punch Pack (#151292). Here’s a look at the images and sentiments in the Punch Party stamp set:
This stamp set give us some great ways to say thanks, sorry, get well, love you and more, but “you make my heart happy” is a really great one for today. This stamp set goes away on February 28. If you need help pulling together a $300 order, please reach out to me – I’m happy to help. ♥ - Color Combination. My Valentine’s Day card is essentially Petal Pink with a couple pops of Calypso Coral. With all the pinks and reds in Stampin’ Up!’s lineup (Real Red, Cherry Cobbler, Blushing Bride, Magenta Madness, Poppy Parade), pale pink and coral might not be at the top of your list, but these colors look great together – don’t you think? If you like this mix of Basic White, Petal Pink and Calypso Coral as much as I do, I hope you’ll save this for future reference:
Stamp Sets: Punch Party Papers: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral, Basic White Inks: Petal Pink, Calypso Coral Accessories: Heart Punch Pack, Stampin’ Dimensionals
Need More Love Today? If you’d like to take a peek at more Valentine’s Day projects, I shared a parade yesterday (who doesn’t love a parade?) – you can see those projects here. I hope your Valentine’s Day is wonderful and filled with love.
Thanks for stopping by today!
Brian
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Clever way to use the sentiment for the background. This is so sweet and simple!
Thanks so much, Mary! ♥
Great card! This technique could be very therapeutic!
You are right, Dianne! Not only is it a great way to quickly make a card, but it’s a great option for getting out any aggression. 🙂
Your blog makes my heart happy! Thanks for the daily inspiration!
Awww…thanks so much, Judy! ♥ I’m always happy to share.
You clever, clever man! When I saw the gorgeous card for today I thought you were going to tell us which DSP the background came from. I should know by now that it’s most likely a Brian King special. I think it’s a fantastic card from a fantastic demonstrator and we all love you. Happy Valentine’s Day!
And I love you, too, Grace! Thanks so much! Hope your day is wonderful! ♥
Your color choices are just perfect for this Valentine card. I also thought the background was DSP! I will have to give this technique a try Your card is fabulous😍 Happy Valentine’s Day!
You are the King of backgrounds! Cool technique and thanks for sharing. Happy Valentine’s Day!
YOU make my heart happy Brian. Hope you know how special you are to me. Happy Valentine’s Day.
Brian, seeing your clever ideas makes my heart happy! AND… let’s not forget your wonderful sense of humor, it’s sure to make hearts happy!
What a sweet Valentine, Brian. I love your overstamped background. It would look like a hot mess if I tried it. Remember you are loved by many adoring fans, including me! Happy Valentine’s Day to you, my friend.
Brian, this card is gorgeous!
Hugs ! Happy Valentine`s Day ! Great background technique that I think I will try soon ! Very clever !
I adore that background mashup! You are so clever!
Your card is so sweet! Love the colors you chose too!