Valentine's Day Card for Operation Kuwait

Today's card is the one for Valentine's Day I made for Operation Kuwait. I sound like Walmart pushing holidays months in advance I know! But my friend is shipping these overseas and we will only be doing it twice a year. Gotta stockpile while I can!

The card base is made from Colonial White from Close To My Heart. The cover cardstocks are Hollyhock from Close To My Heart and a scrap of Bazzill.

The "love" stamp is from Studio G and is stamped in Victorian Velvet from Tim Holtz's Distress Inks. The "Happy Valentine's Day" is from the hearts2love set from The Stamps of Life and it's inked in Fired Brick from Tim Holtz's Distress Inks. The cardstocks are edged in Worn Lipstick from Tim Holt'z Distress Inks line. 

First time alert! This was my first time using baker's twine on a card. Shocking I know. The pearls are from Basic Grey.

I was asked what I used to score the cardstock to fold it over into a card. I have the Martha Stewart Scoring Boards. I was skeptical when I bought it. Some of her products are ok, some are good, and some are stinky. This one actually works really well. It even comes with a scoring tool and an envelope making tool. I do recommend it. I know others have used it for making rosettes.

The stamp on the inside is from One Plus One Equals Love from The Stamps of Life. Worn Lipstick Distress Ink from Tim Holtz was used to stamp onto the Blush cardstock from Close To My Heart.

Dimensions:
Card base: 8 1/2" x 5 1/2"
Hollyhock base: 5 1/2" x 4 1/4"
Pink cardstock: 5" x 3 3/4" 

I do not receive any compensation for the products used on Inky Hot Mess. I use what I like. The products are not given to me. I have purchased every item used. So if I think something stinks, I'll tell you to save your money and go elsewhere. If a product is given to me to test out, I will let you know. 

Paper Collections For Sale

In a few weeks, whatever hasn't sold will be moved to my Etsy store. If you'd like an item, please contact me! My contact info is on the upper left hand side and at the bottom of each For Sale post. Shipping is not included in the price. US sales only. PayPal only for payment as well. All items will be shipped via USPS.

ALL items are brand NEW unless otherwise stated. ALL items come from a smoke free studio!

ALL 12" x 12" individual papers will be shipped with cardboard or chipboard to help prevent bending and/or folding. 

Abbey Road Kit $3 - Fronts

Abbey Road Kit $3 - Backs

Abbey Road Kit from My Mind's Eye $3 includes 12" x 12" 1 cardstock paper, 2 12" x 12" die cut papers, and 1 sheet die cuts - Lucky Me "Hello World" Lucky Lime, Lucky me "Sisters" Orange Blossom Paper Die Cut, Lucky Me "Hello World" Shopping Spree Paper Die Cut, and Lucky Me "Hello World" Large Accessories Die Cut Card with 5 Die Cuts 

Wedding Frame Layout Kit $2

Wedding Frame Layout Kit from Top Line Creations $2 includes Directions, Template, Cardstock, Papers, Ribbon, and Eyelets

Floral 2 Page Layout Kit Left Page $3

Floral 2 Page Layout Kit Right Page $3 

Floral 2 Page Layout Kit $3 includes Left and Right Page - Already assembled - Simply add your photos 

Monkey Adventures Kit $2.25 - Fronts

Monkey Adventures Kit $2.25 - Backs

Monkey Adventures Kit from Reminisce $2.25 includes 12" x 12" 3 double sided papers - Zany Monkeys, Space Monkey, and Adventure Monkeys 

Family Pride Kit $3 - Fronts

Family Pride Kit $3 - Backs

Family Pride Kit from Reminisce $3 includes 12" x 12" 4 double sided papers - Growing Up Fast, Savannah Stripe, The Gang's All Here, and Family Pride

Gingerbread Lane Kit $2.25 - Fronts

Gingerbread Lane Kit $2.25 - Backs

Gingerbread Lane Kit from Reminisce $2.25 includes 12" x 12" 3 double sided papers - Yum Yum, Merry Mints, and Frosted Forest - 2 Available

Making the Grade Kit $3- Fronts

Making the Grade $3 - Backs

Making the Grade Kit from Reminisce $3 includes 12" x 12" 4 double sided papers - Study Hall, Peace Rocks, Teen Spirit, and Playground

In Bloom Kit $2.25 - Fronts

In Bloom Kits $2.25 - Backs

In Bloom Kit from Reminisce $2.25 includes 12" x 12" 3 double sided papers - The Colors of Spring, The Butterfly Effect, and In the Garden

Be Mine Kit $3 - Fronts

Be Mine Kit $3 - Backs

Be Mine Kit from Reminisce $3 includes 12" x 12" 4 double sided metallic pearl papers - Hearts a Fire, Be Mine Dots, Be Mine Hearts, and Be Mine Stripes

Cutopia Kit $2.25 - Fronts

Cutopia Kit $2.25 - Backs

 Cutopia Kit from Reminisce $2.25 includes 12" x 12" 3 double sided papers - Peace Out, Stripetopia, and One of a Kind - 2 available

Labels Classique Kit $2.25 - Fronts

Labels Classique Kit $2.25 - Backs

Labels Classique Kit from Reminisce $2.25 includes 12" x 12" 3 double sided papers - Citron, Talk o' the Town, and Corona Lily - 3 available

I'm also including a free gift with every purchase made until September 30, 2013! Want something? Have questions? Email me.