Yes, I remember that Black, Red and White was last week. However, my hubby went nuts over my card last week and said he LOVES Red and Black cards. And, because he likes to agitate me, whenever I send mail or am making a card, he asks if it is for him. What? Just because I make cards he thinks he should RECEIVE cards? Where did he ever get that idea?
Thursday, I saw a sketch and this card immediately came to mind. I went home and put the card together and mailed it yesterday. I am hopeful it will come back to the house by Saturday, in time for Valentine's Day. I know he is taking me to my favorite restaurant for lunch on Sunday (I prefer lunch versus dinner because we can go to church, head to Columbus for lunch, get home and get back inside and relax!). I haven't been there in at least a year and I plan to eat myself sick and yes, I'm having dessert if they have something chocolate because if they don't, we'll walk across the way and get Chocolate Mousse Cheesecake from the Cheesecake Factory. Calories don't count on Valentine's Day!
My basecard is Basic Black. I embossed the Really Red cardstock with the Perfect Details Texturz plate in my Big Shot. I love this particular Texturz Plate because it is so pretty! I used the Ticket Punch on the corners to notch them out.
I cut a sheet of labels to size and stamped En Francais in Basic Black. Then, using the Happy Heart set, I stamped the heart image in the middle with Really Red ink. Next, I stamped the smaller open heart image and "love you" from Short and Sweet in Really Red. I used my heat gun to make certain the ink was dry (as you can tell, it wasn't completely dry and it spread a bit) and then I covered the sheet with Crystal Effects --a very thin layer -- and heated the entire piece until the Crystal Effects was dry.
I carefully peeled the labels off onto the Basic Black cardstock and used dimensionals to attach this to my Really Red piece. I tied the Gingham Ribbon around the bottom of the Really Red piece and attached it to the basecard. I felt like this card needed "something" so I added the four silver brads.
Guaranteed, my man will like this card. The sentiment inside is one I have had for a while and it isn't a Stampin' Up! sentiment, but I had to use it anyway. It states, "I'm not waiting for a knight in shining armor...Mine has already come!" I used a Stampin' Up! stamp to include "Happy Valentine's Day" and stamped all of that onto a white panel in Really Red Ink.
Tomorrow, I've got a Guest Designer. Thom and I received a Valentine card from my SIL, Laura, who is a fabulous stamper. We have such different styles and it is very cool how that works. We like many of the same images, but Laura is more collage-y than I and has a way of putting things together that works. When I do it, it just looks cluttered! At any rate, you'll definitely want to check back and see the card she made us -- IT'S A WOW!
Have a fabulous weekend and stay safe and warm!
I've always loved this technique and the way you have it here makes it look like a brand new tech! Adorable use of glitter and stamps!
Posted by: Lisa Bohler | 02/12/2010 at 07:29 AM
VERY COOL!! This would be a great masculine Valentine--love it!
Posted by: Marsha | 02/12/2010 at 07:30 AM
Very pretty, love the use of the Label Technique, really makes the images pop and look like a mosaic.
Posted by: Lisa Somerville | 02/12/2010 at 09:33 AM
Haven't seen the label technique in a long time! Great job! I never mastered this! Great husband Valentine!
Posted by: Lisa M | 02/12/2010 at 09:38 AM
This card is amazing Tami! I know your hubby will love it!
Enjoy your chocolate on Valentine's Day - we will be in Hershey, PA for a skating competition, so you know where I'm headed when we are done! :) heeheehee
Posted by: Robin Merriman | 02/12/2010 at 09:55 AM
Beautiful! What a cool effect! {SMILES}
Posted by: Nikki | 02/12/2010 at 10:00 AM
Now lovin this one, bravo to you for attempting such an intricate card...
En Francais is simply perfect for this design.
connie paxman
Posted by: Connie Paxman | 02/12/2010 at 10:11 AM
Great card. Love the way you did the labels and then embossed it. I bet your hubby will be delighted.
Oh if you go to the Cheesecake factory enjoy some for me.
Posted by: Ida | 02/12/2010 at 01:13 PM
Gorgeous card, I love the labels and it's great that you are mailing it.
Posted by: Kim Howard | 02/12/2010 at 02:28 PM
WOW, this is beautiful!!!! I love everything about it and simply love the idea of mailing it to your husband!! What a great idea just wish I would have thought to do that with Jon's card!! Your husband will love it and have a great day together!! Eat some dessert for me too!!
Posted by: tiffany bauer | 02/12/2010 at 03:14 PM
I love your card- such a pretty layout and technique- how sweet that you mailed it to him! mmmmmm Cheesecake factory- yummy! Enjoy!
Posted by: Shelly Schmidt | 02/12/2010 at 04:14 PM
Beautiful card, Tami! How sweet to mail it. Have fun at the Cheesecake Factory!
Posted by: Connie Babbert | 02/12/2010 at 06:34 PM
Stunning! Hope the card arrives back home in time for Valentine's Day.
Posted by: Lori | 02/13/2010 at 12:12 AM
Great card, luv the labels effect, every time I try, I make a mess out of this. Surely DH loved it!
Posted by: Gerrie | 02/14/2010 at 05:02 PM
Great card! Perfect technique with the background and heart!
Posted by: Sheryl Dickinson | 02/14/2010 at 09:44 PM
What an amazing card Tami! Love the sentiment! :D
Posted by: Kimberly Gajewski | 02/14/2010 at 10:36 PM
Tami - this is GORGEOUS! I often forget about that technique! TFS!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | 02/14/2010 at 11:08 PM