Fiber Bubble: Dicey Valentines

Friday, January 14, 2011

Dicey Valentines

Oh my goodness! I just realized I have to give a presentation in the morning and I don't have my PowerPoint ready! What am I doing playing in the Bubble? I have WORK to do...how sad for me (even sadder for students stuck in a Saturday morning class...listening to me...) Wonder if I could just give a presentation on card making instead of re'sume' writing and interview skills...hmmmm

Oh and they also get to hear me on my Facebook soapbox. College kids, Facebook, and trying to get a job...sometimes a dicey equation.

Heart O' My Heart
~Base card - PaperTrey Ink
~Layer of red cardstock
~Layer of BasicGrey Blush Crush
~Red metal brad and gold metallic thread (thread is transfer of crap from sister Gail)
~Necklace from the mega size Transfer of Crap from sister in law Jayne (yes she knows I call it Transfer of Crap - yes she knows the RULES of Transfer of Crap)
~Polka dot ribbon
~Layers of black, white, red curved edge cardstocks
~Digital image by Create with TLC colored with Copics
~Stampin' Up! Love It - stamped using Versamark and embossed using Ranger Rich Red
Challenges
Southern Girls (10) - romantic
Phindy's (38) valentines
Cooking it Up with Katie (44) - embossing with a touch of pink
Scrapbook Sisters (18) - Hearts desire
Some Odd Girl - embossed
Pals Paper Arts - valentines
Scrap-Creations - love is in the air

You can get up close with the card by clicking on the image.

Have a great weekend!

Nancy in Iowa

12 comments:

ClaireJanuary 15, 2011 at 12:46 AM
Gorgeous card, I love that stamp! Thanks for Cooking it up with Katie this week and good luck!
Claire xx
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Kim SonksenJanuary 15, 2011 at 5:43 AM
This is fab
Thanks for playing with us at http://someoddgirl.blogspot.com/2011/01/lets-get-embossed.html
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RobinJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:20 AM
Super fun Valentine!! Thanks for embossing with Some Odd Girl! Robin
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Lynda NielsenJanuary 15, 2011 at 8:49 AM
CUTE CUTE CUTE... This is such a great card. I love it! Thanks so much for joining us this week for Phindy's Place Challenge.
Hugs,
Lynda
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TammyJanuary 15, 2011 at 2:46 PM
Fantastic card! I love all of the hearts!! Thanks for Cooking it up with Katie this week!
Tammy x
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Cards by GinaJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:01 PM
Love your card and especially the cluster of valentines. Thanks so much for playing at PPA with us!
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Ann SchachJanuary 15, 2011 at 6:53 PM
Fabulous card, Nancy! I love the heart charm...It is the perfect touch! Thanks for joining us at Pals Paper Arts this week. Just call me...Ann in Iowa!
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CarolinaJanuary 17, 2011 at 4:08 PM
Very beautiful card.
Thank you for cooking it up with Katie this week.
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This N ThatJanuary 22, 2011 at 8:58 AM
Yup, I kind of love this card. :) Thanks for playing with Some Odd Girl!
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VivJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:38 PM
Love the hearts! Gorgeous card.
Thanks for playing at Southern Girls. Viv :)
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karenwJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:31 PM
This is such a cool card, the hearts - just yummy. thanks for playing with us at southern girls x
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Michelle SingerJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:16 PM
Wonderful card and color choice. Thank you so much for entering it in our challenge. I hope to see you again at the next Southern Girls Challenge.
Hugz xxx
Michelle
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