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Yes, I'm still here......... I have been so super busy getting all my valentine items prepared for home and for the office that I have been neglecting all of my wonderful blogging friends! I promise that as soon as I get a spare minute I will take pics of all the creations I have been working on and share them with all of you. I have been working on some treat bags, coaster boxes, candy covers and of course trying to run my life in the process of it all! lol See you all soon. :)

Happy Hearts Valentine
I just got the Happy Hearts stampset about a week ago and finally decided to pull it out and do something with it. I just love all the hearts - they are just too cute! The base of the cardstock is Whisper White - I used the Linen Background and stamped it with Real Red - then matted with Real Red and Regal Rose (two colors that are really great together!). On the first layer of matting I used White Craft Ink to stamp the hearts and on the second layer I used the DTP (direct to paper technique) with White Craft as well. I sponged all the edges with Chocolate Chip. The hearts are stamped with Real Red on Regal Rose, then cut out and put on dimensionals. After getting the card all put together and the ribbon put on, I decided it needed a little something extra - so I added some little clear gemstones - they add some nice bling!

I just want to say a quick Hello to my good friend, Cindy Keery! She is one of my bestest blogging buddies (you too Laura!) and she is also amazingly talented!!! Not just in her card creations - but that girl can also knit, cook and quilt like a professional! She is also becoming quite "famous" in our little blogging world for her wonderful and unique watermarks. If you don't already have one, but would like one go on over and check out her blog and click on her watermark link - she will create a special watermark just for you and will tailor it to your specifications! My new name watermark in the upper right hand corner is my newest creation from Cindy................. Thanks Cindy for all my wonderful stuff!! :)

I finally got to stamp with my new Happy Harmony set - I have been seeing so many cute cards on SCS! For this card I used Brilliant Blue and Ballet Blue together with some Basic Black for "pop". The background is the Print Pattern background stamp - I used a ballet blue stampin' write marker to outline only the edges of the pattern, then added some white gel pen dots - makes for a really great look! I inked up the flower stamp with brilliant blue and garden green stampin' write marker the spritzed with a little bit of water before stamping - then blended the flowers a little bit with a blender pen - gives it a softer look. I then added my signature ribbon tie, some brads and of course popped the flower layer up on dimensionals. Wow what a super easy card! I better get busy, lots more creating to do! :) Happy Saturday!