Love and Valentines… Meet Sultry and Sweet!
And just the man to get us in the mood for Love… Dean Martin!
“Volare”
Volare, oh oh
E contare, oh oh oh oh
No wonder my happy heart sings
Your love has given me wings
Penso che un sogno cosi non ritorni mai piu
Mi dipingevo le mani e la faccia di blu
Poi d’improvviso venivo dal vento rapito
E incominciavo a volare nel cielo infinito
Welcome to the Love and Valentines Blog Hop! My name is Jennifer and I’ll be hosting this blog-hop for the next 5 minutes… Unless you’re like me (easily distracted with not an ounce of patience) then its 3 minutes, tops! You blaze in, give the blog the ole ‘up and down’ while you scan for something that catches your eye — then POOF, off you go like an 80’s fanny pack!
This being my first Blog Hop, I wanted to give you a peek at both sides of my personality. Yes, both sides… I’m Gemini, sign of the Twins and all that jazz (yeah, scares me too sometimes hehehe).
First on deck – The ‘Sweet’ side…
I know, right – totally cute! I found both cut files on eCraft Central and just had to have them! And since I’m a JIP (Jewish Italian Princess <- now there’s a fun story!), its best not to deny me 🙂
The patterned paper is from K & Company and the green cardstock is CutMates from WorldWin (more on them next month). Mischief (my Pinc eCraft) did most of the work on this card…she cut out the heart, the phrase and the flourish. For my part, I sanded the card stock. lol I know, I totally got the better end of that deal *snickers* Since the patterned paper had a roughness to it, I wanted the card stock to match – so once all the cuts were done, I used a bit of sand paper to scuff up card stock.
See…
Although I don’t think Mischief is too happy that I roughed up her rockin’ cut. Meh! lol
Now for the ‘Sultry’ side… ok, so maybe I’m not sultry but I do qualify for Sassy and that’s kinda close, right! Don’t believe me? Ask the other Design Team members or even a couple of the ladies that work at Craftwell – they’ll tell you. Sassy is as Sassy does and, in this case, Sassy is ME! Its fun, you should try it…often 😉
Oooooo Red…Black…a little ribbon — its like lingerie in the papercraft world and perfect for Valentine’s Day!
Now for this card, Mischief totally had it easy… her trolley didn’t even dull the blade on this card! lol See that little phrase ‘Amore’ from Lettering Delights? Yep, that was the hardest my eCraft worked on this card. Oh sure, my ecraft cut the red cardstock to size but I’m the one that did the rest! The background was made with pigment ink, a letterpress plate and a (woe is me) hand-crank *gasp!* embossing machine. Oh how I long for the release of the eBosser >insert dreamy sigh here<. More hand-cranking to get that fabulous ‘writing’ on the white cardstock.
BTW – You’ll never guess the name of the red cardstock! Its RIPE TOMATOES! heeheehee How cool is that?!?!?! A Sicilian using Ripe Tomatoes cardstock – oh yeah, WorldWin CutMates and I are a total match! Hubba Hubba *rawr*
There you have it! My version of Love and Valentine’s… Be sure to comment on the eCraft Blog and become a follower to qualify for something big that they are going to announce at the end of the Blog Hop. Just click on the Design Team Blinkie or the ‘eCraft Blog’ link under my picture to confirm you commented and then head on over http://fabric-ecraft.blogspot.com/ to check out Debi’s Zig Zag Zen Blog — you’re going to love her!
You want to know what the big announcement is? I dunno! I’m the new girl on the block…they don’t tell me nothing! Its an EBOSSER!!!! They’re going to give away an eBosser!!! Wooooo hooooo *dances around the room tossing confetti in the air*
If I have a giveaway, will that make up for me not being able to deliver some juicy gossip? Ok. Ok. TWIST my arm! lol
Here’s what you need to do to qualify for MY giveaway: Show me some LOVE (leave a comment) and become a GROUPIE (follow me!). The winner will be announced next Saturday 🙂
50 replies on “While the Cat is away…the Mice (that’s us!) will play! Love and Valentines Blog Hop”
thanks for share!
I love your cards and how you use different techniques!!!!
So funny! I’ll be coming back to your blog often!
So funny! I’ll be coming back to your blog often 🙂
love your craft ideas and love my ecraft cutter
very cute and love your sense of humor
I love your card. So simple yet so eligant. TY for sharing.
Sandy
Cool blog!
I love your project. Red and black looks so good together Thansk for sharing and the chance to win.
LOVE your cards. beautiful. Thanks for sharing. new follower.
Totally understanding the twin thing going on, I’m a Gemini too. ;D Twice the fun, right? Love the ripe tomatoes! Thanks for your blog. 🙂
I loved the color and papers. The cutting is wonderful. I will follow your blog.
I love red, black & cream together…it always gives a classy look to a project. Just became a follower too:)
Love both cards, but my fav is the green heart…I’m a fanatic for flourishes. I am a new follower too!
BrendaLea A. – Purple Lady
Lovely blog and loving the blog hop am a new follower too xx
I love your card and your blog is very funny to read- you just make me laugh!
Love your writings about your cards. You seem like a lot of fun!
absolutely gorgeous cards. really liking the heart shape and the red/black combo.
Very cute card ideas – thank you
Your projects are so pretty, love your color schemes and I will gladly become a grupie 🙂 TFS
Have a great day!
Liz
Thanks for this blog hop.
Your cards are fantastic. Thanks for sharing.
Love the cards . Just learning how to use my new ecraft love the ideas!
Cards are really nice. Looking forward to the Ebosser being released.
Love the red and black I think I need a ebosser!
Cute projects – love the “Red Tomato” cardstock
Gorgeous cards! The heart one came out so cute.
LOL, you’re great. Keep up the wonderful ideas!
Love blog hopping and getting inspired by so many awesome projects!
Gorgeous and your blog makes me giggle – you’re funny xx
Beautiful cards, Jennifer!
Love, love, love this card!!!
Your cards are so elegant. I love te heart cut. Can you share the cut. I usually have to hand cut every thing that is not cricut. I would love a hand cut version.
I Love your work and I am a ew follower.
Hubby would love the ice cream…and you can’t go wrong with red and black.
your cards are fantastic i love them
Cool cards !!! Love what the ecraft can do !
Love! So creative you are. Now following.
Very cool designs!! Love the colours of both. i am a new follower!!
I think you can add a “sentimental” side to you and maybe even a “silly” side?!!
Thank you for sharing at least TWO sides of yourself and your creative mind!
Love both your sides or cards. I think we all have more than one side that is what makes us interesting!
These are so different but I love them both – I just wish it was tomato growing weather lol! – you are a great advert for the ecraft with these cards
So gorgeous!!
Oh girl…I love your voice on your blog almost as much as your beautiful projects. I adore your love heart…this is amazing. Thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us yet again.
Hi Jennifer,
Love your both side ( i’m gemini too, and I totally understand what you mean)
First card so pretty and cute (from a really princess)
Second a little wild and passionate.
Love them!!!!
love your sassy blog, such fun.
Love the heart shaped card, so cute. I also love your writing style. I’ll definately be back to catch up on your blog.
P.S. I’m now a follower.
Love the red and black – you cannot beat it for valentine and a bit or racy love – thanks for sharing – I am new to the ecraft and love all this blog hop for learning more about it
Love your sense of humor! Your cards show off what the e-craft can do. I think they are both very pretty.
I posted on the wrong day!! Anyway, I think your cards are great!!