My Fairy Valentine
I recently admitted on my Twittermoms blog that I love Valentine’s Day because I see it as a great excuse to craft. It’s totally true; I love having another opportunity to play with fun crafty things (like I need one!). I derive particular pleasure from designing Miss L’s Valentine each year.
This year was no exception and I think it’s my favorite one yet. (I say this every year; indulge me.) I used a digital fairy kit from Fairy Scraps (LOVE!) plus a digital photo border from Two Peas. It does require a bit of proficiency in a photo editing program (I use Adobe Photoshop) but it’s easy enough to master with some patience and practice.
I designed the cards as a 5×7 photo so I could print them at my local camera store and mail them to grandparents (always a good idea, in my opinion). I turned the canvas sideways and reduce the card to print two side by side, then trimmed them to 3.5×5. I found cute red envelopes at Michaels that were the perfect size to hold them. School Valentines are done!
I like the final product so much that I’m toying with the idea of making a larger print to hang in my studio.
Tags: card making, Digiscrapping, digital kits, fairy, fairyscraps.com, two peas in a bucket, Valentine
February 13th, 2009 at 8:33 am
As always she is beautiful! ITA with valentines day crafting, I am a sucker for all Holidays!
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February 13th, 2009 at 10:08 am
So precious. Happy Valentines Day!
February 13th, 2009 at 11:40 am
too cute! If only there were the amount of digital media then that there is now, although I would probably gotten myself into too much trouble with it…LOL.
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February 13th, 2009 at 12:56 pm
Gorgeous! I definitely think you should hang one in your studio!
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February 14th, 2009 at 10:59 am
Oh, her smile!! She is so precious and you are so talented! Love all your latest sewing projects, especially the ottobre top! Cute, cute!
I also had to comment on you meeting the Diva! I read on her blog you were coming to town…I know she must of been so excited to meet up and sounds like you two had a great time.
Can wait to see your “project”. I know it will be a huge hit!
I am off to check out your twittermoms group. I signed up, but had no idea what to do next. I am soooo low tech! I am a telephone, in person sort of girl, so all this internet stuff is really making my head spin!lol
Hugs,
Sheree
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February 14th, 2009 at 3:32 pm
That is so cute! Wish I’d thought to do such a thing for my kids’ school cards — I can’t stand those dumb store-bought ones. I’ll definitely have to remember to do this next year!!
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February 14th, 2009 at 5:28 pm
Definitely get the larger print; that photo is too adorable to not be shown off in your home!
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February 15th, 2009 at 9:44 am
You MUST make a print and hang it! That is totally adorable.
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February 16th, 2009 at 11:34 am
So sweet…I always thought she may be a fairy, and now you’ve proved it!
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February 17th, 2009 at 3:21 pm
Hi
Thanks so much for posting a comment on my Boob Blog site. It means a lot to me. I can’t wait to check out your blog in full! I love what I see so far.
Hope you’re having a great day. I love the Fairy Valentine card.
Take Care,
Sue
February 18th, 2009 at 10:36 am
Absolutely darling–supa cute!!
Blessings!
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February 11th, 2010 at 10:02 pm
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