I am determined to be ahead of the game this Valentine's Day. So... I've been studiously making Valentines. This post is inspired by a terrific project by The Frugal Crafter. Lindsay made cute little Valentine pockets to hold lollipops.
I immediately wanted to try this project. Of course, I had to put an artsy, mixed media spin on them. Here's how I made mine:
Using the "Hearts Flowers & More" stencil, I created this page using color copy paper. (Mary Beth Shaw turned me on to this paper and I really like the weight of it.) I have to say that I LOVE this stencil, and the Alice in Wonderland feel it has.
Using Golden Fluid Acrylic paint in Quinacridone Red and Glazing Medium, I reduced the contrast on the page, while keeping the design peeking through.
While this was drying, I carved a heart stamp, using my Speedball carving tool and carving block, and stamped up an entire page. (To learn how to carve your own stamps, check out Julie Balzer's great online class.)
Next, I took plain 3 x 6 manilla tags and folded them almost in 1/2 to make pockets.
Using different shades of distress inks and a blending tool, and the Hearts, Flowers and More stencil, I inked up the fronts and backs of the pockets, and the sides.
I punched hearts out of my stenciled and glazed paper, and then cut out my stamped hearts. I also stamped some other sentiments, and used a mini-tag punch to cut them out. I layered them onto the punched hearts, and adhered everything with my UHU glue stick.
I thought about sewing up the sides, but instead sealed the sides with wash tape from my stash, and punched a hole in the bottom of each one with my Crop-a-Dile . Now, all I need are the lollipops!
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OMgosh- these are just darling Jessica!! What a sweet idea! (pun was accidental-teeheehee)
ReplyDeleteThank you Jackie! I know you would make it your own with tons of layers!
DeleteCUTE CUTE CUTE!!! LOVE the stencil and carving your own stamp??? WOW!!! I've always wanted to do that! Some day! Everyone will love to receive these!!!
ReplyDeleteThank you Anita - wow coming from you that is such a compliment.
DeleteI am loving that stencil. I need to get. I love the pocket idea. That's too fun and you've made this so loving and joyful.
ReplyDeletexoxo - thank you JS as always such a wonderful friend.
DeleteI love Valentine Cards and also make them. But your pocket cards are really cute. I can't believe I don't have this stencil, like Judy mus get it
ReplyDeletethank you so much Sherri! You could definitely add your stamping magic to a project like this.
DeleteYou are ahead of the game. Love you stamp. Julie does a fab job on that front for sure. Little pockets of lovin. xox
ReplyDeleteThank you Corrine. xx
DeleteFabulous...so nice to be ahead of it!! Love the carved stamp too...really wonderful!
ReplyDeleteHugs Giggles
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DeleteI LOVE these Jessica!! great layers of colors and the washi tape borders are a perfect finish!
ReplyDeletemany thanks Linda. SO happy to use up all of my wash tape stash.
DeleteWhat a terrific post, and now I'm inspired to get on the Valentine bandwagon! Thanks for the great ideas!
ReplyDeleteThanks Win! xx
DeletePure genius, Jessica, and I am definitely doing this for my three lovable grandkids for Valentine's Day! I have to say that before the class I took with you at Art-Is-You last October, I had never used glazing medium. I am loving it--for exactly the same reason you used it above!! While my sewing machine sits at the ready, I will use washi tape on this project, too! ;-) Thanks for the tute, my dear friend!
ReplyDeletePure genius, Jessica, and I am definitely doing this for my three lovable grandkids for Valentine's Day! I have to say that before the class I took with you at Art-Is-You last October, I had never used glazing medium. I am loving it--for exactly the same reason you used it above!! While my sewing machine sits at the ready, I will use washi tape on this project, too! ;-) Thanks for the tute, my dear friend!
ReplyDeleteJust love these!! So cute! I might have to make some!
ReplyDeleteSimply too cute!!
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