Galentine 2024

This year my swap group decided to draw names and make special Valentine’s for each other. I happened to draw my best friend’s name , so I knew she would like this slightly grungy card with a matching candy holder. It also gave me an opportunity to use the new Vault rosettes die.

Materials used

• Tim Holtz/Sizzix Vault Rosettes -666567
• Tim Holtz paper stash Retro grunge- TH92823
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology hardware heads- TH93788
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology Type chips-TH94031
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology Layers baseboards and frames TH93986
• Tim Holtz Idea-ology Bouquet TH93569
• Ranger/Tim Holtz Vintage photo distress ink
• Ranger/Tim Holtz distress sprays in Ground espresso, scorched timber
• Ranger/Tim Holtz distress oxides in Gathered twigs, Pumice stone, Weathered wood
• Ranger/TH distress crackle paste- opaque
• Ranger/TH distress glaze
• Ranger/TH distress glaze in scorched timber
• Creative expressions cosmic shimmer metallic gilding polish in apricot
• lace

I used sprays on mixed media card stock to make the background. I used the crackle paste randomly over the paper to add some interest. I scuffed up the baseboard frame with a nail file and inked it with vintage photo. I finished the corners with hardware heads, added lace and bouquet flowers that I had colored with sprays. I dabbed the completed rosette with embossing ink so I could add the scorched timber glaze around the edge. After I assembled the heart I rubbed it with the cosmic shimmer gilding polish to add a bit of shine. I also added type chips spelling out “friend”. I had a lot of fun making this card and decided to add a little candy dish I made with rosettes and filled with my friend’s favorite candy.

I had so much fun making this set and I think she liked it a lot. Have a wonderful week everyone!- Lisa