Video! Quick, easy and simple Valentine’s Day Cards + Blog Hop + (Now Closed) Giveaway

Hi everyone! I’m excited to join Simon Says Stamp for a Better Together Blog Hop today! We are all sharing projects using the wonderful Better Together release which includes stamps, dies and more!

Simon released a grouping of products called “Better Together”.  The release celebrates life, sharing hugs, sharing love, spending time together, giggling, laughing, expressing how much we care for each other are great ways to celebrate our lives.  Even though we are often physically far apart from our friends and family, we can connect through words and cards are such a delightful way for us to reach out to one another.

Video! Quick, easy and simple Valentines + Blog Hop + Giveaway

I’ve created several quick, easy and very simple to make Valentine’s Day cards using just one stamp set called Locking Hearts. I challenged myself to come up with more than just one card idea and I’m sharing my results in this post. I hope you like them!

Yana Smakula | Video! Quick, easy and simple Valentines + Blog Hop + Giveaway

All of these cards are simple one layer projects that involve a bit of stamping and heat embossing. I did die cut a window in one of the cards to create a fun locking mechanism using a die matching the stamp set I used.

Yana Smakula | Video! Quick, easy and simple Valentines + Blog Hop + Giveaway

For the color combo for these card I went with aqua, black, white and a hint of gold. For the gold I used cute little enamel glitter bows from My Mind’s Eye and for the white I used white pigment ink and also white embossing powder.

Yana Smakula | Video! Quick, easy and simple Valentines + Blog Hop + Giveaway

Video!

As always, I’m sharing a quick video tutorial showing how these were made. You can watch it here or on my Youtube channel. If you are new to my blog and my Youtube channel and you like my projects, please remember to subscribe!

Additional inspiration!

I really enjoyed working with the Better Together release from Simon and I’ve already shared several cards on my blog, I’d love for you to check them out. Just click on the image to go to a specific blog post:

Simon Says Stamp – Your Heart is My Home Simon Says Stamp – Sending You Love & Hugs

Giveaway!

Each stop on the hop will receive a Simon Says Stamp Prize pack randomly selected by Simon on January 23. Leave a comment on this post before January 23rd to be entered into this giveaway. Comment on other participating blogs to increase your chances to win!

Thank you everyone for your lovely comments!

The winner of the giveaway is: Rachel. Congratulations!

Hop Along!

Simon Says Stamp Blog
Jennifer McGuire
Shari Carroll
Kristina Werner
Debby Hughes
Laura Bassen
Nichol Magouirk
Lucy Abrams
Kathy Racoosin
Yana Smakula – you are here!
Laurie Willison
Kelly Booth

Supplies:


Thank you for stopping by today! Hope you have a great day! I have a quick trip to another city today to pick up our lost luggage (from our trip to CHA) but I’ll be back by the end of the day to read your lovely comments. Have fun!

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  1. Thanks for the card ideas not using pink and red! I really like the first card you made in the video with the heart window, so cute.

  2. I really like the die cut heart that creates a “locking” mechanism on the card. All the cards are fun!

  3. These are so lovely – and with the colors you have chosen they can be sent any time of the year. I love all of the designs. Thank you so much for sharing your talent!

  4. I really love your CAS style card! That shade of blue is absolutely gorgeous! TFS!
    Hugs,
    Jo

  5. Your cards are cute. It’s always fun to see how each design team member uses the new releases. This card does not disappoint. Keep up the great work!

  6. Wow! Very stylish cards! Love the vibrant colour and the design! Fabulous!
    All items in the SSS new release are adorable and so useful for any occasion, but I love expecially the Danish hearts! Thanks for the chance to win this fabulous prize!!!

  7. WoW these are all awesome love the different looks from the cards yet the same stamps but different designs. Great great use of the items in this release. Thanks for the chance to win some goodies.

  8. My prefered one is the heart beat too. Love that bright blue color for the three.

  9. These sentiments would also be great for military families that are separated from their loved one!

  10. Very elegant cards, and a very clear explanation of how you made them, Thank you

  11. I would never think to use blue for a love card….thanks for the inspiration!

  12. Nice change up of color for a valentine. My favorite card is the one with the cut out.

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