Hugs & Kisses Valentine’s Card
Posted on: Thursday, January 20th, 2011Hellooooooooo? Anyone there? This morning both Soph and I were talking about how quiet it’s been here on the blog. We’re starting to feel like we’re talking to ourselves and posting projects just for each other 
. Even though we create because we love to and post because it’s fun to share our passion with others – it’s always nice to know when people stop by by. We appreciate it very much and it helps keep us motivated to keep posting, plus it helps us get to know our readers better 
Today’s card is another Valentine’s card. I created this card as one of the Make and Take’s for my January team meeting. It’s not a difficult card to make but has just enough added detail and bling to give it a little “wow” factor. Here’s how I made the card:
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Stamp the top half of the Crumb Cake card with the En Francais background stamp and Crumb Cake Classic ink.
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Center and stick a 2″ x 4 1/4″ piece of Love Letter DP to a piece of 2 1/2″ x 4 1/4″ Basic Black CS that’s been scalloped, and then stick this to the card front.
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Die cut the large heart with the Hearts & Brackets die out of Cherry Cobbler CS and decorate with a rhinestone.
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Punch the smaller heart out of Real Red CS with the Full Heart punch, and dry emboss it with the Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder.
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Stamp a greeting onto a Scalloped Envelope that was die cut out of Whisper White CS using the Stampin’ Up! scalloped envelope die. Slide the hearts in and stick them down.
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Create a faux knot with Basic Black taffeta ribbon on the envelope. Stick the envelope to the card front. You’re done!
And now, the winners of the Bring On The Cake Class. If your name was drawn, please email me at andrea@sunnystampin.com and put “Bring On The Cake Blog Winner” In the email please ensure that you let me know if you would like the Stamp Class by Email version or the Class Planner version for Stampin’ Up! Demonstrators.
1. Priscilla Ivler
January 4th, 2011 at 9:17 pm edit
Wow, Andrea! I’d love to win one of these classes. I’ve been playing with the new stamp set and punch, and am lovin’ it! But your cards (and the box!) are adorable, and I know my customers will go “ga ga” over them! Thanks for all you do…and I can’t wait to see the new “Library”, too!
2. Angie Potts
January 5th, 2011 at 8:28 am edit
I am so excited about the videos being available. I loved them over the holidays! I have ordered your greenhouse gala cards as a “regular stamper” and I love it…gorgeous!! Now that I just joined SU I love that it can help my business take off. My favorite is when you show how to make the most of the paper and how to cut it and what size. How great is that!?!?!?! No wasted paper!! The birthday cards are so fun and how great that there are boy and girl colors!! Perfect. Thank you for all of your hard work and the chance to win.
3. C. Chisholm
January 5th, 2011 at 5:18 pm edit
I love your work! I have the stamp set and punch and I would love to have the planner to use for a class. I always come to your site for inspiration. When I have stamper’s block I can always count on you to get me out of it! Keep the inspiration coming!
4. Elsa L
January 6th, 2011 at 12:33 am edit
WOW!!! I just love cupcakes…..now I think I love them even more. The card size is really a good idea. I have such a hard time remembering to make cards this size so I can use up some of my envelopes.
Thanks for offering a amazing give away!!
5. Debbie Reaves
January 6th, 2011 at 8:17 am edit
There you go again just blowing us away with your talent. This is just beautiful and I’d love to win anything from you.
Thanks for a chance at winning and have a great day!
Have a great day!
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Stamps: XOXO
Ink: Basic Black Classic ink
Paper: Crumb Cake CS, Cherry Cobbler CS, Real Red CS, Whisper White CS, Basic Black CS, Love Letter DP
Accessories: SNAIL adhesive, Stampin’ Dimensionals, mini glue dots, Big Shot, Stampin’ Up! Scallop envelope, Perfect Polka Dots embossing folder, Hearts & Brackets die, Scallop Border punch, Full Heart punch, 1/8″ Basic Black taffeta ribbon, basic rhinestones
Andrea Walford 
74 Comments
January 20th, 2011 at 1:15 pm
I love your blog and your projects! You are definitely not just talking to yourselves!
January 20th, 2011 at 1:30 pm
Love your creations… I’m here glad you are as well!
January 20th, 2011 at 1:33 pm
Great card. A pocket full of hearts.
Thank you for all your show and share with us!!
Lorie
January 20th, 2011 at 1:35 pm
Love checking your blog everyday to see what projects you are sharing.
January 20th, 2011 at 1:36 pm
You’re not alone! I love the work you ladies do!! It’s truly amazing the ideas you come up with! You keep me inspired!
January 20th, 2011 at 1:39 pm
I’m always here… maybe I don’t comment… but you are stalked!!!
January 20th, 2011 at 1:40 pm
Love your blog. I check it everyday. Don’t worry, you’re not talking to yourselves at all. Love all that you do.
January 20th, 2011 at 1:42 pm
Love your blog and all your projects. I look forward each day to see what you gals have created. Your not talking to yourselfs. I do visit on a daily basis but I often don’t leave comments…Sorry… rest assure your lovely projects are appreciated very much.
January 20th, 2011 at 1:46 pm
I look forward to your blog posts to see new projects! Please keep them coming.
January 20th, 2011 at 1:47 pm
I check your blog out every day!! I love you guys!! And I’ve been meaning to tell you how much I LOVED your tutorial with the Matchbox Treat holder! I’ve just been so busy, I can’t seem to write on your blog. But now that I have crafted my very cute treat holder for my hubby, I just lounging around today. LOL! We are out there, I promise you!! And we love you!
January 20th, 2011 at 2:16 pm
Thanks so much for taking the time to share all of your wonderful ideas with everyone! I am a hobby demo and love the inspiration. I follow several blogs and I have only a couple favorites and your are one of them:) You have a gift and I am so thankful for people like you!
January 20th, 2011 at 2:34 pm
Love your blog and all the projects you share. It is obvious you both love what you do! I also signed up for your new Paper Crafter’s Library – it is awesome. TFS.
January 20th, 2011 at 2:45 pm
Hi, you are not alone. I check your blog everyday! I have also been spending a lot of time enjoying all your efforts at Paper Crafter’s Library! Thanks for all you do!
January 20th, 2011 at 3:10 pm
Hi Andrea,
I really love your cards.I like watching you making your cards from the youtube.there are some of your cards i don’t know how many times i kept watching coz i really really love it.keep up the good job.
January 20th, 2011 at 3:11 pm
Another “stalker” here…..I get your posts via Google reader and look forward to them every day. Love your work!
January 20th, 2011 at 3:16 pm
My day is not complete without going to your blog! Thank you for all you do!
January 20th, 2011 at 3:23 pm
Love your cards, you are so talented!
January 20th, 2011 at 3:54 pm
I check every day too. I can’t afford to buy anything so I really appreciate your free tutorials. You are one (two) of the best!
January 20th, 2011 at 4:43 pm
You are SO not alone! I read through a blog reader and don’t always take the time to click through to comment. So my apologies for that. Thanks for all the great projects you make. This one is super cute and I can’t wait to get that Hearts and Bracket die. It’s been on my list for awhile!
January 20th, 2011 at 5:15 pm
You are definitely not talking to yourselves !! I check the blog almost daily (now … before or after one of my many PCL sessions). I don’t often comment but I do love all you projects ! Thanks so much
January 20th, 2011 at 5:25 pm
Love this card. May have to case it for valentines!
January 20th, 2011 at 5:26 pm
I am a regular follower of your blog and love to see all your beautiful creations. Keep up the good work.
Hugs and kisses to you both for all your beautiful inspiration.
January 20th, 2011 at 5:29 pm
Everyone’s over at PCL!!
January 20th, 2011 at 5:45 pm
Here but I don’t comment much, sorry. But, I do love your blog and seek it on regular basis. Happy New Year.
January 20th, 2011 at 6:10 pm
Sorry for not writing more comments! I definitely check your blog on a daily basis! I can always count on your for inspiration! But, I haven’t been making many projects lately since I am concentrated on working on my own projects for my daughter’s wedding! That has me pretty overwhelmed right now! I have all my stuff cut for 250 invitations and need to start putting them together!
January 20th, 2011 at 6:11 pm
lol, no no no, you aren’t alone…
lol, been crazy busy this month
tfs all the wonderful projects!!! R
January 20th, 2011 at 6:13 pm
I love this card! I was needing an idea for my husband’s Valentine and I believe this is it! I love all of the projects you put up, I just don’t usually comment. I’m here everyday to see what wonderful new creations you have up!
January 20th, 2011 at 6:38 pm
we are all busy watching the videos at the paper crafters library!! No time to talk lol!!! You and Sophia did this to us!!! Y’all are both so talented, that you have to look!
January 20th, 2011 at 7:08 pm
This is so nice, please excuse not commenting sooner and more often; xoxo
January 20th, 2011 at 7:09 pm
Really look forward to all of your postings for inspiration.
January 20th, 2011 at 7:14 pm
Sorry, I tend to look and run. I apperciate all your beautiful work.
Thank you, Thank you.
January 20th, 2011 at 7:20 pm
Nope…you are not alone. I check your blog everyday and love what I find here. Sorry I don’t comment each day, but know that you and Sophia inspire me as I know you do many, many others. Keep posting, we keep looking. Thanks for all the inspiration you both share with us.
January 20th, 2011 at 7:45 pm
Hello ladies!
I must admit – I am one who likes to check things out quickly and then run… (I’ll admit it – I’m a blog-o-holic and I read tons of blogs every day)I don’t have my own blog, yet (I’ve been planning to start one for over a year and a half… LOL!) but I know if I did that I would want people to comment as well. I have been trying more and more to leave a comment whenever I view blogs but I haven’t been perfect! So sorry that you felt you guys were talking to yourselves!
I ADORE this card! I just wish I had everything to make it (though I’m close to having all of it!) This is a fantastic make and take card and I think it has a lot of the WOW factor – I don’t think a card has to be overly intricate or use tons of supplies or lots of bling or what have you… I love them simple, clean, classy and easy for others to create and that’s what you’ve made here! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Hugs,
Christine aka The Stampin’ Ninja
January 20th, 2011 at 7:48 pm
lol…way to put me on a guilt trip!
I’m here! Love your stuff, and I’m here for every single post, I am just a silent stalker!!! Don’t stop! Hugs…
January 20th, 2011 at 7:51 pm
We are definitely all out here watching your awesome creations! Keep up the good work
January 20th, 2011 at 8:36 pm
Thanks for all of the inspiration!!!! It’s funny how you can feel alone in cyberspace while you have a whole bunch of silent stalkers
Love what you do!!! Thank you!!!!
January 20th, 2011 at 9:12 pm
I have been spending soooooooo (read: too much) time on the Paper Crafter’s Library watching your amazing videos and participating in the forums that I forgot to come by here!
Today’s card looks awsome. I love the envelope die tou use
January 20th, 2011 at 9:19 pm
Your blog is really an inspiration!! I check often and take notes. I love todays card and can’t wait to try it:) Please don’t feel discouraged–we are all paying attention!
January 20th, 2011 at 9:39 pm
I love opening your emails with your latest inspirational offerings. Don’t stop!
January 20th, 2011 at 9:43 pm
You girls need not worry! This Vermont girl loves everything about your creations. You do such beautiful work and inspire so many others. I hope you know how appreciated and admired you are!!
January 20th, 2011 at 9:48 pm
Ladies…no need to worry. Your fans are still out here. I signed up for your email notifications so I find that I don’t visit the blog as often and therefore don’t post comments. Shame on me! I think everyone is still trying to recover from the holidays and gearing up for SAB fun.
January 21st, 2011 at 12:36 am
I definitely visit everyday — more than once a day. I’m so stingy with my comments because my time on the computer is so limited. I have a 7 yr old daughter (I know, you have lots of little ones, too, and it shouldn’t be an excuse) and she calls me all the time for Everything. Every little thing. I told her I’d change my name someday and I won’t tell her what it is.
Anyway, thank you for all the postings and the project samples. I love them. A lot of people love them. Still thinking about joining the PCL.
January 21st, 2011 at 6:25 am
Yes, I’m here every morning before getting the crew ready for school and heading to work myself. I try to leave a comment each and every day because you both inspire me so and I know how hard you work. I love everything about today’s card–the heart peeking out of the envelope, the background writing, the ribbon….
January 21st, 2011 at 6:34 am
Oh my goodness, you’re far from talking to yourselves. I check your blog every single day and am blown away by your talent. Leaving a comment isn’t something I do, but it’s always inspiring to see how creative you two are. Trust me, we’re here!
January 21st, 2011 at 7:00 am
it’s beautiful!!
I’m from France and just discover your blog, it’s fabolous!
see ya tomorrow
January 21st, 2011 at 7:29 am
Hi! I’m regular follower too! I’ve been looking for inspiring Valentines & this is wonderful. TFS!
January 21st, 2011 at 7:42 am
Andrea I LOVE visiting here……… I try to visit daily before I have to go to work…yuck,,,,,,,,, but don’t always have time to comment.
You gals do GREAT work and I’m sure EVERYONE Learns so much from the wonderful instructions you give us to increase our talent. I THANK you both for all your efforts. TFS
January 21st, 2011 at 8:01 am
Love, love, love your blog. You’re definitely not just talking to each other! Thank you for sharing your creative genius! Sorry I don’t leave comments that often, but I’m here daily!
January 21st, 2011 at 8:04 am
I am also a daily visitor— I always look forward to your designs and get a lot of inspiration from them. This card is nice and I will likely make one similar for my DH for Valentines day. THANKS for keeping a blog and sharing your talent with us.
January 21st, 2011 at 8:21 am
I love your blog! I check it every day ecause you have such great projects. Sorry for not commenting more often.
January 21st, 2011 at 8:24 am
Don’t ever get discouraged over the lack of comments. I’m sure a lot of visitors are like me, visit your blog almost daily but don’t take the time to comment. Thanks for all you do. Everything you share is wonderful and I often case your work. By the way, PCL is super and I would recommend it to all paper crafters! The videos are very thorough and helpful. Thanks!!
January 21st, 2011 at 8:45 am
I know the feeling. . . I read your blog in the Google Reader, and we can’t comment there. Love your ideas though, look forward to every new post.
January 21st, 2011 at 8:47 am
I agree with Ms. Howard. I receive an email notice of each new posting and definitely read it, view the video and usually save and print the .pdf. I’m a stalker of everything you and Sophia and your team do! I just hope that you don’t suffer burn-out and suddenly just disappear! You ARE loved.
/p
January 21st, 2011 at 8:48 am
Andrea, I have never left a blog comment before, but I don’t want you to think you are talking to yourself! I LVOE LOVE LOVE your blog and your wonderful creations!
keep up the awesome work girls!
January 21st, 2011 at 9:10 am
We’re here and loving everything you sister stampers do for us. I’m an avid follower but don’t alway have time to post a comment.
I totally understand how you fell though because I have a blog and eventhough I’m a lazy blogger I love to receive comments.
Have a great day and thanks so much announcing me as a winner today on the ‘Bring on the Cake’ class winner. Whoo-hoo!
Debbie
January 21st, 2011 at 9:15 am
Super Cute card. I read all the time, but don’t post much. Thank you for spending the time. You guys do great work!
January 21st, 2011 at 10:31 am
Great Job. You will never be alone.
I just love to visit your site. Seriously considering Paper Crafters Library.
Thanks for all you do.
Nellyne
January 21st, 2011 at 10:57 am
I absolutely love your projects! I usually comment on every post you have but lately I haven’t. My computer has been acting up lately. It crashed, my husband fixed it, it crashed, my husband fixed it, internet didn’t want to work, my husband fixed it. Luckily I have a super, computer literate husband! Thanks for all your inspiration and congrats to the winners!
January 21st, 2011 at 11:10 am
I love this card. I can’t wait to make it. I check in everyday. Love everything you guys do!!
January 21st, 2011 at 11:14 am
Awww! I love this card. I really like how the hearts are coming out of envelope. Sorry things have been really busy and I only get a few minutes to look at all my favs so I haven’t been posting on anyones blogs. I still love both of you girls projects.
January 21st, 2011 at 11:48 am
This is a beautiful and fun card. You and your sister put so much work into your cards. I am truly inspired by your creativity.
Thanks for sharing.
I think I am going to make this card for my daughter.
January 21st, 2011 at 1:23 pm
Are you kidding…you are my first blog stop everyday! You ladies ROCK….never stop creating…
January 21st, 2011 at 2:36 pm
Hi girls, I do love your blog and always enjoy it when it arrives and yes I should let you know more often!!!I do love the card with the hearts in the little envelope, what a great idea.
Rene from OZ xo
January 21st, 2011 at 2:44 pm
You both are talking directly to me every single day. Love your stuff, I’m just a shy watcher!
January 21st, 2011 at 3:14 pm
You’re definitely not alone! I love your blog, but I love lurking too
January 21st, 2011 at 5:25 pm
I have you in my google reader and see your fabulous posts most everyday! I just don’t have time to comment on every post
I should stop by more often — I have so many of your posts marked as favorites!! 
January 21st, 2011 at 6:03 pm
Andrea & Sophia,
I visit your blog almost every day. I really enjoy the projects you post…and I need to tell you so. Thanks for all the hard work you do!
January 21st, 2011 at 7:40 pm
I often come and look but don’t leave comments – I love your tutorials and your inspiring ideas!
Linda
January 21st, 2011 at 8:28 pm
Great card–love the hearts in the envelope!
January 21st, 2011 at 11:40 pm
oh wow, great card and please, don’t ever feel like there aren’t blurkers out here. because we are here, lurking on your blog ALL THE TIME!! so don’t fret. we love you!
January 22nd, 2011 at 1:31 am
I really like this card a lot…..may be making my own version for a special Valentine’s Day card
The hearts popping out of the envelope is a really cute idea…….after all isn’t that what our hearts do for our significant other??
January 22nd, 2011 at 11:01 am
Well, even if we’re not commenting, we’re looking! I come to your blog often for inspiration. I truly feel your designs the best on the web.
This card is the perfect example. So cute and compelling. A simply elegant layout. I’m competely going to CASE it today.
I study your design and try to learn from them. Your use of color too. In this case, I’ve noted the ‘fussy’ background and how it works so well with the ribbon. So now I have to try a fussy stamp to see if the design needed the more retro stamp you used.
Andrea, you’re an artist. Thank you for sharing.
January 22nd, 2011 at 8:05 pm
Another great card. Love the colors and the hearts. You two ALWAYS have amazing ideas. Guess your fans are better at reading than at leaving you comments – sorry! I for one can’t go many days without coming to the blog to check out what’s new and what fun stuff you guys are sharing. I guess I am lazy when the new project ideas simply pop up right into my inbox. Thanks for always sharing your ideas – they are enjoyed.
January 30th, 2011 at 8:30 am
Thanks for inspiring my creative soul!