Card for my Valentine

With Valentines Day fast approaching, I thought I should get cracking on a card for my hubby who has been a pillar of support this past month with my mum becoming terminal and then passing and I want to let him know how much I love him.

I’ve been inspired by a number of challenges when making my card:

I used a stencil from Tim Holtz called ‘Scribbles’ which I roughly sponged Distress Oxides in Candied Apple and Picked Raspberry and then lightly spritzed them with water to get a bit of mixing happening. I cut the panel into a diagonal, added a little bit of black and white paper to make the panel pop and stamped my sentiment from the Power Poppy called ‘Big Scripts’ in the bottom corner.

I love how this colour combo worked out. Thanks for looking and have a great day.

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Author: tinstar05

Hey there! I’m a card-making enthusiast with a passion for creativity that knows no bounds. Currently, I’m fortunate to be a part of four fantastic international card design teams, where I get to explore my craft and connect with fellow artists from all corners of the globe. It’s amazing how the world of card making can bring people together, and I’m constantly inspired by the diversity of styles and ideas that come my way. Beyond my card-making adventures, I lead a pretty busy life in the learning and development field, where I work full time as a Learning Lead. I thrive on helping others grow and reach their full potential, and it’s a role that keeps me on my toes and constantly learning. When I’m not immersed in the world of work or crafting, you can find me on the netball court, coaching and sharing my love for the game with a bunch of amazing individuals. So, whether I’m crafting, guiding professional development, or coaching on the court, I’m all about embracing lifes colorful and creative possibilities! Thanks for stopping by my corner of the web, and I hope you enjoy exploring my card creations and more.

31 thoughts on “Card for my Valentine”

  2. Beautiful card for your hubby, Tristan! What a lovely way to say you love him and appreciate his support during a very difficult time. Your stenciled roses are gorgeous and artsy with the little spritz of water to get a bit of movement. Wonderful layout with your diagonal panel trimmed in black and white. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Watercolour!

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  5. Lovely, lovely card Tristan…your blending with the red & pink and a bit of water through the stencil created such a beautiful design! Love it being on a diagonal too!! Your husband will definitely appreciate your acknowledging all his support during such a hard time! Thanks so much for sharing this beauty with us at CAS Watercolour!! :0)

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  7. The diagonal panel and the added black and white paper really make this card a stand out! Fabulous job and so happy you linked up at Just Us Girls this week! Please come back again soon!

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  9. Love this stencil, Tristan and the how these colors mixed with the water! The black really sets it off and the diagonal design makes this so interesting! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Watercolour!

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  10. So sorry for your loss and so happy you have someone strong to lean on. Your card is beautiful! I love that stencil and how you showcased it on your card. Thanks for joining our Time Out challenge!

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  11. I’m so sorry for your recent loss, Tristan … your husband is sure to love this gorgeous card to show how much you appreciate him and the support he has given you during this difficult time. The graphic stripes complement wonderfully the softness of those lovely sponged and spritzed stylised roses. Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out. Anita 🙂

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  13. Tristan, I love your flirty red and pink panel popped by the b/w striping! Your sainted hubby will love it! (I’m sorry to hear about your mother’s passing.) Hugs, Darnell CASWC GD

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  15. Congrats on being featured as one of the outstanding designs at CAS Watercolour, Tristan. Love the slanted design with the black borders. It’s great to have someone to lean on in this difficult time. Sending comforting hugs!
    Marianne x

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