I bought the Gina K Wreath Builder template a while back and thought it would be fun to use for a valentine. Instead of rotating an 1/8th of a turn each time, I skipped and did quarter turns. I started by stamping the cute birds from Photoplay Thinking of You. Then, in the areas in between the birds, I used the template again and stamped hearts and butterflies from a stamp set I received for Christmas (Inkblot Shop This & That). This card is for my mother-in-law and she loves birds and butterflies.
After coloring with Copic markers, I was very happy with the panel, but I wondered how it would look with the four corners clipped. I was a bit nervous but went ahead and loved the octagonal result. I mounted on a square 4\” x 4\” hot pink card base. I wanted a vintage feel like the small valentines we used to exchange as kids.
Copic colors used: RV 4, RV 23, Y06, Y08, R35 and BG11.
I am entering my valentine in the following challenges:
Addicted to Stamps and More Holiday Challenge This week I made two valentine\’s and Addicted so Stamps Holiday Challenge called to my designs. 
Time Out Loving Challenge This week I was ready to work on Valentine\’s so the \”loving\” theme was perfect for me.
The Card Concept Pink Party Challenge I was inspired by the gorgeous hot pink, white and black color scheme and the butterflies on the table runner.
Thanks for stopping by!
Karen
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This is an absolutely adorable wreath. Love how those birds look a little bit like synchronized swimmers doing a circle. Thanks so much for playing along at Time Out.
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This is just way too cute…love your sweet wreath! Thank you so much for playing along with us at ATSM!
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Such a cute whimsical image! Thanks for joining The Card Concept!
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So sweet and pretty, Karen … the bright colours are perfect with these whimsical characters … so fun! Thanks so much for playing along with us at Time Out! Anita 🙂
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Super original and such a playful design! And great in the bright colours! Thank you for joining us at TIME OUT!
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This is adorable! Thanks so much for joining us at The Card Concept.
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So colorful and fun with such a great design. Thank you for linking up at Addicted to Stamps and More – Holiday Challenge!
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Such a fun card! Thanks for playing along with The Card Concept, hope to see you again.
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