If you follow my blog, you know I love bright colors! I also love bold, graphic designs too! This card features all of those elements in a simple and fun Valentine card! I LOVE all the colored circles grouped together and the one lone heart, don't you? The colors really POP against the black background! Inspiration for this card came from my daughter's umbrella (click on the photo to enlarge the photo and see the design up close). And, yes! That's my beautiful daughter (whom you can't see) hiding behind the umbrella (Thanks, G!)!
My interpretation of the design is quite literal and it's easy to recreate with a few punches (see supplies below). The black background was trimmed to 4"x5" to accomodate the colored circles and the card base is 4-1/4"x5-1/4". Get out your punches and give it a try!
If you like this card, please leave me a comment! I'd love to hear from you! I'm doing my best to share more of my creations with you more often! My hope is that you always find some inspiration in my work! I love sharing it with you!
All supplies are Stampin' Up!, unless otherwise noted:
Stamps: P.S. I Love You
Paper: Whisper White, Basic Black, Real Red, Pumpkin Pie, Daffodil Delight, Lucky Limeade, Garden Green, Marina Mist, Tempting Turquoise, Rose Red, Melon Mambo, Rich Razzleberry card stock
Ink: Real Red, Basic Black Stampin' Write Markers
Tools: 1" Circle Punch, 3/4" Circle Punch, Small Heart Punch, Stamp-ma-jig
Extras: Tombow Multi Purpose Adhesive, Stampin' Dimensionals
So cool! I am in awe of your punching skills. I can never get the two punches lined up * quite * evenly. Great card!
Posted by: Kristi | 01/21/2012 at 09:16 AM
I love it! Great idea!
Posted by: Ellen | 01/21/2012 at 10:14 AM
This card is a work of art: love it!
Posted by: Carol Lucas | 01/21/2012 at 11:15 AM
Love this. Can be used for many different occasions too! Thank you for your inspiration!
Posted by: Kim | 01/21/2012 at 11:49 AM
I LOVE this! I'm going to make some of these TOday! Thanks, Margaret!!
Posted by: Patti MacLeith | 01/21/2012 at 11:51 AM
Love it, MG!! Great work! I like how rather than using the traditional red, white or pink, you incorporated bright, primary and secondary colors to create a wonderful Valentine's sentiment. Can't wait to see your next reveal!
Posted by: Madison Moody | 01/21/2012 at 11:55 AM
And think, now you have all those 3/4" circles left over to play with. Cool. Great use for left-over scraps, too.
Posted by: Tina Batori | 01/21/2012 at 12:07 PM
absolutely stunning.... and every circle is exactly the same, something I could never achieve....lol... I love the card... thank you for sharing your wonderful creativity
Posted by: Mz. Cookie | 01/21/2012 at 12:43 PM
Really a neat card. I love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Terri | 01/21/2012 at 12:57 PM
Great card!! Love the circles!
Posted by: Sherrie Conner | 01/21/2012 at 03:12 PM
this is beautiful! I love the bright and bold colors - it's striking!
Posted by: Diane Burke | 01/21/2012 at 04:06 PM
Absolutely fabulous..........and then some!
Posted by: Linda Callahan | 01/21/2012 at 05:23 PM
this is a great inspired card-I love the bright colors as well
Posted by: mary marsh | 01/21/2012 at 05:39 PM
What a fun card! So Mod!
Posted by: Patricia Willey | 01/21/2012 at 06:17 PM
Stunning!
Posted by: debra | 01/21/2012 at 07:53 PM
I love this design! I am also a big fan of bright colors, which sometimes can overwhelm a card. You have mastered it in this card! Thank you for sharing your design.
Posted by: Kristine Vencel | 01/22/2012 at 09:40 AM
The older I get the brighter colors I like. I love this card! You did a fabulous job on it! TFS Hugs!!
Posted by: Becky Jo | 01/22/2012 at 10:47 AM
Love, love, love this card. Love the contrast with the black background. A happy card.
Posted by: Lois DeRoo | 01/22/2012 at 11:30 AM
I love all the colors. Great punch art!
Posted by: Michele | 01/22/2012 at 12:15 PM
So pretty. Great colors.
Posted by: Beverly BL | 01/22/2012 at 01:39 PM
Absolutely beautiful card! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: terri stewart | 01/22/2012 at 08:06 PM
Stunning! Really!!
Posted by: Dawn Tidd | 01/22/2012 at 09:06 PM
Margaret this is so cool. It reminds me of one you did last year, but I can't remember exactly, LOVE that SO many colors are in one simple design. hugs
Posted by: diane oliver | 01/23/2012 at 11:14 AM
Fabulous, Margaret! I love your style!
Posted by: Ann Schach | 01/23/2012 at 12:51 PM
I really love this card. I think I'll start punching right now!
Posted by: Brenda Blackburn | 01/24/2012 at 06:04 PM