Wednesday, February 13, 2013

First Valentine's Day Cards

This is going to be my daughter's second Valentine's Day, but first time sending cards. I wanted to make a little something to send along with treats for other kids around my daughter's age that we are close to. They are 3x3, so small but cute.

I got the idea for these cards from the cute elephant holding the envelope. It is from the Paisley Cricut cartridge. I went with the theme and cut more animals from Create a Critter. I added the little envelope to those as well. The stamp mat in the background is also from Create a Critter. The stamp, "Sending you lots of love," is from Royal Castle Shoppe's Royal Pain set.




The animals are on pop dots for a little dimension. Inside the card is a simple Valentine's Day sentiment.



These cards were fun for me because all the animals were made using scraps and I got to use cuts I've never used before. Those critters are so cute, I'm sure I'll be using them again soon.

I hope the little ones love these.


Challenges:
My Sheri Crafts: Valentines
Exploring Cricut: Valentines
2 Sisters Challenge: Hearts
Cardz TV: 3x3 cards
Crafty Cardz: Critter
Hiding in My Craft Room: Scraps
Red Carpet Studio: Where the Heart Is
Challenges 4 Everybody: Anything goes
Pin and Tack: Anything goes
Pan Pastel: Love and romance
Creative Inspirations Paint: Love
Make it Monday: Anything goes
Lexi's Creations: Love
Forever Friends: Animals
Bitten by the Bug 2: Hearts
Fantabulous Cricut: Valentine
Celebrate the Occasion: Valentine
Tuesday Alchemy: Hearts
Tuesday Throwdown: Anything goes
Pinspirational Challenges: Giraffe
Whimsical Wednesdays: 3, 2, 1 (3 BG papers, 2 hearts, 1 animal)
Little Scrap Pieces: Love
Divas by Design: Love
Little Red Wagon: Love
Cricut Fanatics: Valentine
Designs by Lisa Somerville: All you need is love
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40 comments:

  1. DianeFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    Evelyn I love your cute cards! Thanks for joining us at Exploring Cricut.

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  2. Carole BeathFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:37 PM

    Oh my, these cards are just fantastic. I love each one. Thanks for sharing them with us at BBTB2.
    Carole

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  3. BrendaFebruary 13, 2013 at 5:54 PM

    These are just the cutest little Valentines!!! I love all the critters you used and I love that you gave each one an envie just like the elephant! Thanks for joining us at BBTB2 ;-)

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  4. Susan EdwardsFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:00 PM

    What adroable little Valentine's. Your daughter's little friends will love them. Thank you for joining us at BBTB2 this week.
    Susan

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  5. SharonFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:22 PM

    Oh these are so cute!! Love that you added little envelopes to each one. Thank you so very much for joining our challenge at BBTB2 and also our challenge at Exploring Cricut and also our Kidz Valentine Kardz challenge at CTVS!!!! :)

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  6. KarenFebruary 13, 2013 at 6:30 PM

    wow the most adorable set of valentine cards love all how you pop up all the layers. Thanks so much for joining the CTVS challenge and the lsp challenge. Karen

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  7. NicoleFebruary 13, 2013 at 7:30 PM

    These Valentine's are SUPER Adorable!!! I just love little 3x3 cards. And what a great way to use up scraps! Great job! Thanks for playing along with us at CCC!

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  8. ShellyFebruary 13, 2013 at 8:05 PM

    Love them, they turned out so cute! Love the dimension!

    Thanks so much for joining us this week at Little Scrap Pieces.
    Shelly

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  9. Suzanne cricutcraftingrammyblogspot.comFebruary 13, 2013 at 9:20 PM

    Everyone of these is so darn cute. I just love them all. Thanks for creating with us at BBTB2.

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  10. CraftyGirlFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:10 AM

    Such cute cards. Love all of them. Thank you for playing along this week at “Pin and Tack”. I sure hope you had fun!!! See you back very soon to play in another fun challenge.

    TTFN,

    CraftyGirl
    craftygirlcardsandcrafts.blogspot.com
    Pin and Tack / Spark Your Creativity Now DT

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  11. AnonymousFebruary 14, 2013 at 8:34 AM

    Your little Valentines are super cute. Love the tiny envelopes. Thanks for joining us at BBTB2. Stephanie

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  12. SusanFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:03 AM

    Love your super cute Valentines! I need to make a few and get them to my grandchildren...but I'm running really far behind this year! LOVE the little animals and the dimension you've got on the cards!

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  13. xxcalamityxxFebruary 14, 2013 at 11:37 AM

    Evelyn these cards are super cute !! Love them all !! Thank you so much for sharing them with us at FCCB this week xhugsx Nikki

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  14. lalkygirlFebruary 14, 2013 at 2:59 PM

    What wonderful ,cute little cards .i bet your daughter and her friends loved them
    Thanks for joining us at MIM and good luck
    Tracey x

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  15. JeriFebruary 14, 2013 at 4:57 PM

    Great job on your little mini cards with critters. Thanks for sharing at Cardz TV.

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  16. girliaFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:43 PM

    so cute. Thanks for joining us this week at CTVS

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  17. Rae AnnFebruary 14, 2013 at 5:45 PM

    I know the kids will love them. They're adorable. Thanks for joining us at Exploring Cricut.
    Rae Ann O.

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  18. Lisa SomervilleFebruary 14, 2013 at 7:01 PM

    Such cute Valentine's love the sweet animals! Thanks for playing along with the Bloggers Challenge!

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  19. Connie Can CropFebruary 14, 2013 at 9:02 PM

    You are so right, they are so cute! I bet these were a hit! Tfs!
    Scrappy hugs, Connie FCCB DT
    http://conniecancrop.blogspot.com

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  20. CarolineFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:07 PM

    Your little cards are so very cute! Your daughters friends will love these cute animals. Thanks for sharing at bbtb2.

    Caroline

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  21. Dawn TFebruary 14, 2013 at 10:19 PM

    what an adorable set of cards. Thanks for joining us at Red Carpet Studio this week.
    Cheers
    Dawn
    RCS CDT

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  22. mum of twoFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:45 AM

    How cute! I'm sure your daughters friends just loved them! Thanks so much for playing with us this week at Exploring Cricut this week. Hope to see you again soon :)

    michelle
    Purple Monkey Moments

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  23. mum of twoFebruary 15, 2013 at 10:51 AM

    I'm back with another DT hat. I love how they are all holding little envelopes! So cute. Thanks so much for playing with us this week at Cardz TV Stamps Kidz Kardz challenge this week. Hope to see you again soon :)

    michelle
    Purple Monkey Moments

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  24. RaquelFebruary 15, 2013 at 12:14 PM

    These are the cutest Valentine cards! Love all the little critters

    Thanks for sharing with My Sheri Crafts

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  25. AnonymousFebruary 15, 2013 at 2:23 PM

    Such darling cards and congrats on using up those scraps! I love the entire set! Thanks a bunch for playing along with the Whimsical Wednesday Challenge at Whimsical Designs!

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  26. julie_woolstonFebruary 15, 2013 at 4:32 PM

    Gorgeous cards, thank you for joining us at Lexis Creations.
    Hugs Julie x

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  27. MargeFebruary 15, 2013 at 9:03 PM

    These are sooo CUTE and I know your DD's friends LOVED them and the lovely handmade thought/work you put into them -- SWEET!!! Thanks so much for sharing with us @ My Sheri Crafts!!!

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  28. Live Love and ScrapFebruary 16, 2013 at 12:50 AM

    These cards are so darn cute!!! Love all of them!!! Thanks for playing over at BBTB2

    Hugs
    Sarah

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  29. Craftin Suzie (Susan Wykes)February 16, 2013 at 11:00 AM

    These are just adorable and what a cute size! Thanks for joining us at Lexi's Creation hugs Susan x

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  30. DonnaFebruary 16, 2013 at 2:56 PM

    Awww these are so sweet! Thank you for joining in the Forever Friends Monthly Challenge. Donna x

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  31. JoanneFebruary 16, 2013 at 3:34 PM

    These are seriously adorable! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon :)
    Joanne xo

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  32. Lucianna DilsaverFebruary 16, 2013 at 10:57 PM

    I love those die-cuts and the cards are just adorable! Thank you for joining us this week @ CTO for our "Valentine Anything Goes" challenge :)

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  33. MigdaliaFebruary 16, 2013 at 11:29 PM

    Simply ADORABLE!!

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  34. UnknownFebruary 17, 2013 at 4:57 AM

    Oh, come on, you made the cutest and most adorable cards I've seen today! How could you? LOL
    Seriously: this is a wowzer! Thank you for joining us at the Celebrate the Occasion challenge and hope to see you back again.
    Hugs
    Anna xxx

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  35. MargreetFebruary 17, 2013 at 5:32 AM

    Gorgeous cards...both lovely and cute....thanks for sharing with us at Divas by Design!
    xxx Margreet

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  36. EstherFebruary 17, 2013 at 10:42 AM

    Super adorable little Valentines!!!!
    Thanks for joining CTO this week!!

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  37. Deanne SaundersFebruary 18, 2013 at 1:20 PM

    Adorable cards!!! Thanks for participating in the {PIN}SPIRATIONAL Challenge blog! Hope to see you again!!
    ~DEANNE~

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  38. Jeanette (Forest Ranger) February 18, 2013 at 4:36 PM

    These are such cute valentines! Lovely little critters on each of them!

    Thank you for participating in the {PIN}Spirational Challenge this week!

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  39. RitaFebruary 23, 2013 at 2:04 PM

    Saw your cards on the CricutFANatics blog and had to stop by to tell you how adorable your cards are!

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  40. NanneMarch 9, 2013 at 11:36 PM

    Aaaaw, super cute cards..
    thanks for sharing this with us girls over at Whimsical Designs..
    hugs
    Nanné

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