Dazzling Diva Challenge #61
Dazzling Diva Challenge #61. Hearts, love, hugs, kisses, family, and friends. This month we are going to focus on matters of the heart at Add a Little Dazzle. Not only are we going to share with you inspirational Valentine’s Day creations but lots more about showing love for yourself and others through our handmade creations. Join us today and throughout the month as we celebrate “Matters of the Heart”. You are definitely going to be inspired with all we have in store for you in February.
Dazzling Diva Challenge #61: To kick off “Matters of the Heart” month at Add a Little Dazzle, I decided to share this photo with you for this week’s Inspirational Photo Challenge or Anything Goes. This photo not only helps get us in the mood for Valentine’s creations but reminds us that winter is still in full swing.
Let this week’s image inspire you as you create this week. Then, make sure to enter our challenge. Remember, if you are chosen as the WINNER and you used Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal Sheets in your creation, your prize package will INCREASE by $5 and I will add a BONUS PRIZE.
Make sure to check out our design team’s creations and get inspired. Scroll all the way to be bottom, visit their blog, check out their creations, and leave them some love.
My Starting Point
When thinking of what to create for this week’s challenge, many thoughts ran through my head. I knew I wanted to make something for Valentine’s Day and originally I was going in a completely different direction. Then, as I was cleaning my office I found some snowflakes and wanted to figure out how I could incorporate them into a Valentine’s Day themed card.
I struggled for a while and then it hit me Frozen. I have two girls at home who love this movie and would love a Frozen themed card. Although my idea was great “in my head”, it wasn’t that easy when I arrived at Walmart and this was the only thing they had on the shelves. I was determined to make a card from this paper cup and so I let this be my starting point.
Frozen Valentine’s Day Card
To create this card, I started by cutting the paper cup. Once I had it laid flat, I took a Labels Collection Framelit from Stampin’ Up!, placed it on top, and ran it through the Big Shot. It was the perfect fit for this piece and looked perfect. Then, I created the frame around the image by flipping the framelit on the other side, tracing it, and cutting it out by hand. This created the perfect matted piece for my paper cup image.
Then, I went from there and picked colors from the image that would look well together. My card base is Stampin’ Up’s! Rich Razzleberry Card Stock. Then, I used for the light blue background I used Baby Blue Craft Metal Sheets and die cut the snowflake background using the Snowflake Cutting Plate.
It is important to remember that you will also need Double Sided Adhesive Sheets and Metal Adaptor Shim. This will allow you to get a crisp cut and already have adhesive on the back side of your craft metal sheet so you can easily adhere it to the Baby Blue Craft Metal Sheet.
Take a Look
Here is a close up look so you can see for yourself how regal this card looks. It is perfect for that special girl. Whether it is for Valentine’s Day, birthday, or even a birthday card invitation it is sure to be loved. With the Double-Sided Adhesive Sheet on back of the Snowflake Cutting Plate you can be sure this intricate piece will not come apart.
I stamped a Valentine’s message on the inside of my card but this card is versatile and you can stamp it with any message you choose. You can even stamp it with a birthday card invitation stamp so you can fill it in with all the information for the birthday party. Want to see a great Frozen Party Favor? Check out the Frozen Candy Wand.
I entered this card in the following challenges: Simon Says Monday Challenge-H is for (heartwarming, hearts), Simon Says-Wednesday Challenge- All Things Bright and Beautiful
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Your Turn!
So pull out your crafting supplies and make a project using our Inspirational Photo Challenge or Anything Goes. Then, share it with us by linking to the bottom of the post.
You have until Tuesday, February 10th to enter. The winner will receive a $15 Metal Sheet Prize Pack. If you use Add a Little Dazzle Craft Metal Sheets in your project you will not only receive an additional $5 in product but a BONUS PRIZE.
Dazzling Diva Challenge #60 Winner – Janis
Earned Bonus Prize plus $5 extra in Metal Sheets
Enter Challenge #61 Below!
Your card is so cute! Thanks so much for joining us for the All Things Bright and Beautiful challenge on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge Blog!
Thanks Jingle glad you enjoyed. Lots more Frozen ideas are coming soon!!! 🙂
OMG I cannot believe you made that with a paper cup, it is gorgeous I love it, thank you for joining us at Simon Says Challenge this time hugs Pops x
Thank you. Glad you enjoyed it!!! Stay tuned I have more in store!! 🙂
I am linking up a card Just For Fun this week as a thank you for being drawn as the winner last week. Wanted to share it with you as a THANKS!!
<3 J
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Janis, we love having you here and hope you will continue to share your work of art with us. Have a blessed weekend!!!
What a sweet, sweet card…love your fabulous upcycling project 🙂
Thanks Lee-Anne. This card actually came out of desperation because of not being able to find anything else. It’s funny how a crafter’s mind works when we are determined to make something happen. 🙂
Monica, this is fabulous! I love how you used the snowflake die for your Frozen themed card. I can see why your two Frozen- loving girls were crazy over this card!
Thanks Lee Ann, the girls took a peek and love it. I am working on a Valentine’s Day box for them and will be sharing it. Now to think of what to fill it with without overloading them on candy. BTW I have a cool Star Wars themed one in the works. Stay tuned!!! It’s really cool. 🙂
The colors are so pretty with the image! I would have never thought of using a cup!
Thanks Donna. I never thought of using a cup either but I got desperate and had to find a way to make it work and it did. My girls love it!!! Now to personalize one for each of them for Valentine’s Day. 🙂
I love this topic.
Matters of the Heart is a great topic and tomorrow I will share more about it. We will take different spins on it and will be looking for our viewers to participate. Can’t wait to have you join in on the fun!!!
I am so excited to be your winner!!!! I absolutely adore working with Add a Little Dazzle craft metal!!! I have emailed you my info using your online contact form. THANKS SOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO MUCH!!!!!!
<3
Janis
Congrats Janis!! Love your use of AALD metal and so you won and extra $5 in product and a special prize. Will be in contact with you. 🙂
Here is my Valentine’s
Day Card!
Carla from Utah
Carla,
Thanks so much for participating in our challenge. We are honored to have you share your beautiful creation with us. Hugs! Monica