Guy Valentine

Hello

As I type this post the snow is coming down in the biggest flakes and it looks so pretty. But, in true Missouri fashion, tomorrow it is supposed to be incredibly cold.  We're talking -15 degrees.  Yikes!  Schools are already cancelling.  I wish I could stay home tomorrow!! 

I'm getting this Valentine card done at the last minute,  I have a good excuse for getting this done so close to the finish line.  Our grandkids basketball seasons are in full swing.  We attended 10 basketball games last week alone.  Yes that's right, I said TEN!.  Clearly we are dedicated, I mean they are our grandchildren but I think we may be a little crazy too ha ha. Just kidding, We love every minute of it. Despite that crazy week I still managed to find time to make this card for my husband for Valentines day.

This card was made using the February 2020 Card Kit from Simon Says Stamp .  This card kit is already sold out but a lot of the components are sold separately and are still available.  The thing I love about this stamp and die is the versatility.  I have used it today for a valentine but it can be used for so much more. 

To watch me create this card, you can check out my YouTube video HERE.

or you can click on the video below:

I used the Trio Window Die to create this shaker card along with the Pre-made pouch made specifically for this die.  This is the first time I have made a shaker card using the pre-made windows.  I really like the ease and professional look you get from it.  The pre-made window really lets you create a thinner, less bulky shaker card.   I will still use some of my cellophane for future shaker cards because I like to re-purpose things,  but I also recommend these for times when you don't have any old packaging on hand or when you just want or need an easier method.

I love the way this card turned out.  The only thing I would change and advise against is using fine glitter inside your shaker windows.  The fine glitter gets stuck to the window and doesn't shake down I used an anti-static tool hoping to avoid this but the glitter still stuck to the windows.  It doesn't look horrible but in hindsight, I wouldn't use the really fine glitter again for a shaker card.  

Here are some of the items I used to make this card:

Items in Simon Says Stamp February 2020 card kit: https://www.simonsaysstamp.com I Love You stamp by : https://techniquejunkies.com Misti Stamping Tool Neenah 110# Solar White Card Stock Copic Multi Liner Gelly Roll White Pen by Sakura T Ruler Painters Tape Versamark embossing Ink Versafine Ink in Black White Embossing Powder Thank you for visiting my blog! I try my best to give you accurate information. I am not affiliated with any of these companies nor did I receive compensation or free product for mentioning them. All products used and mentioned were personally purchased... except any digital stamps won through challenges, which were received from the company with no expectation. This blog is NOT sponsored, requested, or paid and I did it only because I wanted to. The information provided in this video is based on my own personal experience and opinion. I am not an expert nor do I work for these companies.

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Have an amazing day

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