IE February Love

I'm baaaaaack!

Yep, can you believe it? I haven't blogged in so long, I haven't had the urge to do any paper crafting. 

I slowed down during CHA and it's been really hard for me to get back in the grove!

I've been holding out on my journaling for Dyan Reaveley's new couture stamps, but, Valentines day is almost here so I had to give it a go with her older stamps and stencils :)

Her stuff is always fun, I hope you like this page, my first in Dyan's new journal.

The Inspiration Emporium theme this month is love, sweet love.

I've decided starting this year, to use it up, use as many embellishments, ribbon, paper etc. on my projects as a I can. I have SO MUCH stuff, I really need to start using it. For instance, the red heart doilies and rhinestone hearts I've used here. I gave my granddaughters and niece tons of patterned paper that I've been hoarding, they'll put it to good use.

Now, it's your turn, go to the IE blog and upload your lovely creation for your chance to win $50 in goodies of your choice!

Remember to use my discount code ieiriegarden for 10% off your purchase!

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Supplies:

stamps - dyan's background basics (i used the dotted stamp on the background), word love, love struck lucy (i used the large and small heart stamps, I made the flowers using the heart stamps and the head, wings and legs and the circle stamps) su! rough edges alpha (for the sentiment) date stamp from an office supply store.

paper - dylusions journal 

ink - dylusions ink sprays in bubblegum pink, postbox red, melted chocolate, black and white pens, archival rose madder, monach orange, vermillion, jet black.

acces. - rock candy stickles, claudine hellmuth gesso, martha stewart pink ribbon, red paper valentine doilies, red heart rhinestones from Hobby Lobby, washi tape.

tools - paint brush, dylsions 5x8 dotted flower stencil (i used the stencil for the edges with gesso), spray water bottle, fine tip water brush(for painting the circles, hearts, wings, legs and face) I filled the pens with ink using the pipette.

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Thanks for stopping by!

I hope you have a sweet, sweet Valentine's Day!