from the heart

Last night I was telling my husband that I was *finally* done with my Thank You cards. He said, "Oh...did you make one for so and so?" I had totally forgotten to make one for them! So...this morning I sat down and made one last thank you. I decided to follow today's LSC over at SCS. I love doing challenges because it gets my mind going and I usually end up by using things that I normally wouldn't! Today's card is a good example of that. Now...I did manage to use "Gentler Times" again, surprise, surprise! This heart is actually the reason I bought the set in the first place. I used to shy away from watercoloring, so the line art images weren't that appealing to me. I know...shocker!

I use that bouquet image all the time now! Anyway, I loved adding the little button to the middle. I chose one that had four holes so I could make an X, kindof like cross my heart! Get it? yes...I am a dork!

I also paired it with some paper from My Mind's Eye from my giant slab. I am sure you will be seeing a lot of that paper. Because hearts and red were the theme for the challenge, I chose "from the heart" sentiment from Holidays and Wishes. I sewed a zig-zag stitch on the side, punched some Martha Stewart Lace edge and added a bit of satin ribbon! The heart is layered on a piece of white cardstock that has been stamped with the En Francais background stamp. I love it and I rarely use it! Of course I had to add some glitter to the edge of the card. I had fun with this one! Thanks for fluttering by!

P.S. I know I promised pics of my stamp area, but I will have to wait for the light to change to get some good pics.

Supplies: Gentler Times, Holidays and Wishes, En Francais stamp sets
Ink: Riding Hood Red, Palette Noir, Antique Linen Distress Ink

Paper: PTI White, Riding Hood Red, My Mind's Eye

Accessories: Ribbon by Offray, Martha Stewart glitter and lace edge punch, button from sewing store, linen thread, glue dots, foam squares, sewing machine and thread