Hop on in for Some Valentine's Inspiration

Welcome to the Valentine's Holiday Hop!  If you've arrived from Margaret Moody's blog Margaret Moody, I'm stop number 4 on the hop!  I'm glad you could make it. Hop along with me and my fellow Holiday Hoppers and we'll direct you through the entire hop of wonderful papercrafted creations!  Should you become lost along the way, see the lineup below.

For today's hop I wanted to create something fun, cute, and quick.  I love the idea of a 3x3 card, and these are perfect to give away as Valentine's.  I used mostly "traditional" Valentine's colors, but threw in a little bit of Chocolate Chip as well.  After all, what's Valentine's without chocolate?! 

Start with 12x2 card stock.  Cut it half so you have (2) 12x6 pieces.  Then, cut each half into (4) 3x6 pieces.  Score each piece at 3" and fold in half.  You'll get 8 cards from one piece of card stock.  I cut cards from several different colors of card stock, and will be making a bunch more Valentine's with the remaining paper.

I used a number of punches to create different shapes for the Whimsical Words sentiments.  (stamp the sentiment first, then use the punch to cut it out.)  A little bit of layering, some ribbon and some brads, and you have these adorable Valentine's cards.  There are unlimited creative possibilities.  Won't you be my Valentine?  :)

                         


Stamps:  Whimsical Words

Paper:  12x12 textured card stock in Pretty in Pink, Chocolate Chip, Pink Passion, and Real Red.  Cottage Wall Designer Series Paper, Chocolate Chip Designer Series Paper

Ink:  Rich Razzleberry, Real Red, Pink Passion Classic Inks

Tools:  Punches-Scallop Square, 1-1/4" Square, 1-3/8" Square, Scallop Circle, 1-3/8" Circle, Curly Label.  Big Shot, Movers and Shapers Die, Paper Piercer, Mat Pack, Snail Adhesive

Fun:  5/5" Grosgrain Ribbon in Real Red and Chocolate Chip  (white ribbon from my stash).  Real Red Brads

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The Valentine's Holiday Hop continues with the next stop at Carla Bazhenow's blog.  Hop over and see what exciting creations Carla has in store for you!

HOLIDAY HOP LINE-UP

Click on any of the sites listed below to begin the Holiday Hop.  We're thrilled to have you visit and excited to hear what you think of our hop.  Feel free to leave as many comments as you'd like along the way!

1.   Kalshelia Lloyd -- www.stampinfabulousity.com     Stampin' Fabulousity

2.   Ann Schach -- www.stampinchic.com     The Stampin' Schach

3.   Margaret Moody -- www.margaretmoody.typepad.com     Margaret Moody

4.   Debbie Pierce -- www.stampinsunshine.com     Stampin' Sunshine

5.   Carla Bazhenow -- www.carlas-scraps.com     Carla's Scraps

6.   Mary Fish -- www.stampinpretty.com     Stampin' Pretty

7.   Kim Lampone -- www.kjskorner.blogspot.com     Stamp, scrap, get kreative

8.   Gina Shaw -- www.cardsbyginashaw.com     Cards by Gina

9.   Regina Mangum -- www.thestampinbean.blogspot.comThe Stampin' Bean

10. Lourdes Torres -- www.cozycraftycorner.blogspot.com     Cozy Crafty Corner

11. Kris Kilcoyne -- www.kweenbee.typepad.com     Kween Bee Kreations

12. Liz Hughes -- www.diypapercreations.com     DIY Paper Creations

13. Melanie Collins -- www.oopsadaisy.typepad.com     Oops a Daisy

14. Mike Funke -- www.stampin-style.com     Stampin-Style

15. Anne Beale Yancey -- www.mukibug.com     Mukibug

16. Martha Stewart -- www.seasonsofstamping.com    Seasons of Stamping

17. Jason Casper -- www.stampindad.blogspot.com     Jason's Stampin' Pad

Comments

[shelly bobrowski]

oh these are sweet :) i adore stampin up cardstock and the beautiful colors so this is a lovely way to not hide that
thanks for the measurements etc to make these :)

[Jessica]

Very cute! It's so easy to make multiple cards from big pieced of card stock. But I try not to make square ones, they cost so much to send! So I cut them to make A2's and use the small leftover bits to add to other cards. TFS

[Mary Fish]

What a clean and cute set. Love how they blend like a Project Runway collection. Hugs, M

[Linda Callahan]

These are sweeties!

[Suzie Q]

I love how you showcased 3 x 3 cards! These are perfect to make because you can get alot out of your 12 x 12 sheet of paper. Great job!

[Cards by Gina]

Oh, Debbie, we do think alike--making these size cards! I love, love, love all of yours and the details in how to cut the paper helped me so much too. Your colors are terrific!

[Lourdes]

Debbie, your cards look so cute! Congrats!

[Ann Schach]

Adorable little cards! They are so classy! I love the chocolate one!

[Jason]

I love 3x3 cards too Debbie. Thanks for sharing these little gems!

[Margaret Moody]

I agree...what is Valentine's Day without chocolate?!!! Love the 3x3 cards! Great colors! Quick and easy, but oh so fun and cute!

[Liz Hughes]

Gotta have chocolate for Valentine's Day! Your cards are adorable - what a fun size. I love the colors.

[Sonia (Sony)]

Hi Debbie
I love the idea of 3 x 3 cards looks so beautiful. Love the different colours.
**Sony**
Puerto Rico

[Kim]

Yes, chocolate is a must :) Love the 3x3 cards - perfect for Valentine's!!

[Rebekka]

Just adorable.

[Mike Funke]

Wonderful projects - and yes, CHOCOLATE is important!
Mike

[lisa808]

Cute little cards. Great colors.

[Carla Bazhenow]

I love these, Debbie. So cute and fun for Valentine's Day. Hugs,

[Martha Stewart]

Love the little cards! You're right, perfect for giving out on Valentine's Day. Great job!

[Kalshelia]

So cute. I would be overwhelmed to get such an adorable set.

[Kris Kilcoyne]

Love these little notes... we were thinking along the same 3" x 3" wavelength.

Great minds think alike! :) My favorite is the chocolate and red card.

[Jen Timko]

These are wonderful and I always love this size too! Thanks for the inspiration!

[Regina (The Stampin' Bean)]

Debbie, these are adorable! I love your colors. XO