If you've hopped here from the incredibly talented Carolina's Buchting's blog then you're in the right place, if not, you're invited to take this hop from the beginning and enjoy ALL the talent and inspiration here.
There's an additional bonus while taking this hop. If you leave a comment on each blog you'll be placed in a drawing to win one of Gina K's fantastic Stamp Sets of your choice (up to $24.95 value). How cool is that??? So, take the hop and leave some love on each blog, you could win one of the Gina K stamp sets you've been wishing for!
The drawing is on Tuesday, February 1.
Melissa's great sketch
My card
Card details - CS GKD base CS White and layer CS Black Onyx. DP is from my stash. Stamp sets GKD "Sung With Love" by Rupa Shevde and the X's and O's came from "Mugs and Kisses" by Melanie Munchinger. Stamped with Memento Tuxedo Black Ink and Stickles used for detailing. Ribbon, buttons from GKD. Punched doily border is MS. Spellbinder Nestabilities dies used to cut the squares and the frame.
We're inspired by you too, so please join us and create your own card using Melissa's sketch. Just post it on the forum thread . We all LOVE it when you join us.
Now hop on over to another incredibly talented lady, Giovana Smith, and enjoy what she has created.
Thank you so much for stopping by.
Have a GREAT weekend.

Love the little buttons in the center of your border punch element! Wonderful job!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card, Cheri! Love the punched panel and sweet image! The buttons look great!
ReplyDeleteLovely card Cheri!!
ReplyDeleteCheri- What a lovely Valentine! Great job!
ReplyDeleteReally sweet Valentine's card Cheri! Love how you used the buttons!
ReplyDeleteCheri, Beautiful Valentine's card! I love the papers and the buttons along the border!
ReplyDeletelove it! wonderful touch using the buttons on border (-:
ReplyDeletehugs
Linda
How adorable is your card?! Those row of buttons are just the perfect touch to go with the image!
ReplyDeleteVery sweet, Cheri! Love the buttons.
ReplyDeleteSweet card!
ReplyDeleteiamvictorias at gmail dot com
Adorable! I just love the buttons and the border you used. Such a great Valentine's card!
ReplyDeletegreat card for sending some "love" to someone special
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet Valentine card, Cheri. The border is really fun, especially with the buttons and bow on it.
ReplyDeleteLove your scallop border & buttons!
ReplyDeleteVery cute! Love your border/button accent.
ReplyDeleteAdorable, Cheri! I love the buttons on your cool border.
ReplyDeleteGreat card - those buttons are a great embellie!
ReplyDeleteYes, the border with buttons does make the card.
ReplyDeleteGreat card Cheri! I think your focal image is darling! Love those colors!
ReplyDeleteVery cute!!!!
ReplyDeleteDelightful card! Great sketch, too. I'm going to have to use that one myself, especially now that I've seen your card for inspiration. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove the eyelet border!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I love the sparkle you added to the hearts and all the hearts in the background DP.
ReplyDeleteCheri, super cute! I love that border and the scalloped frame for the little envie with the hearts.
ReplyDeleteAwesome card Cheri! I really like your paper lace border and buttons.
ReplyDeleteLovely Valentine card!!!!
ReplyDeleteSoo Pretty! Love the buttons with black centers!
ReplyDeleteSo pretty.
ReplyDeleteVery nicely done, great card.
ReplyDeleteWhat a lovely card! I love the buttons and the border!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card! I really like the doily edging and also the valentines floating out of the envelope.
ReplyDeleteCheri, what a beautiful card! love the button detail!
ReplyDeleteSue McGuire
A very nice card - like that punched border.
ReplyDeleteThis is such a cute card. It gives me great ideas.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful...luv that border!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute Valentine. Love the color combo.
ReplyDeleteLove it the doily border is one i need to put on my wish list.
ReplyDeleteLove the red black and white..so crisp and pretty!
ReplyDeleteEverything about this card says Valentines Day. I love it.
ReplyDeleteLovely card. Love the colors. Thanks for sharing.
ReplyDeletelove the buttons along your punched border! cute!
ReplyDeletesandyh
Love the background and buttons - thanks !
ReplyDeleteI love the color combination and use of the buttons. A VERY pretty card.
ReplyDeleteVery pretty card. I love the lacy border.
ReplyDeleteI love the doiley border! Nice whimsical touch.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card! I definitely want to use this layout for a valentines card.
ReplyDeleteSo sweet!
ReplyDeleteI never thought of using black and red for a Valentines day card. But so far the ones I have seen look very sharp! I am changing my mind about the colors. Great card!! TFS!
ReplyDeleteJackie
jmpresearch@gmail.com
Great job!
ReplyDeleteGreat Valentines Card. Love the black and red colors.
ReplyDeleteAnyone receiving this lovely Valentine will really believe you love them.
ReplyDeleteJan B
Love black, white, and red. Thanks for sharing your creativity.
ReplyDeleteabsolutely love it
ReplyDeletelove the card.
ReplyDeleteClever idea!
ReplyDeleteSuch a cute Valentine!
ReplyDeleteCarol B
ciaoitalia2007(at)gmail(dot)com
The red, black & white really makes a statement.
ReplyDeleteLove it!! The cards on the hop today have really inspired me!! I did it backwards for fun:) :) I may just try to get one done and post it after work:)
ReplyDeleteVery nice card, The punch and button element is great idea! Thanks!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty valentine's day card.
ReplyDeleteLovely card - all set for Valentine's.
ReplyDeletePretty card.
ReplyDeleteReminds me of Betty Boop! Boo-Boo-Be-Do!! Love it!
ReplyDeleteI'm just loving this blog hop - I'm meeting such great card makers! Love your black, red and white combination!
ReplyDeleteTFS
Carmen
cal8007 at aol dot com
Cheri -- your card is really cute and with the black and white gingham bow it takes it from too cutesy to just right!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card. So very sweet.
ReplyDeleteGreat card love it!
ReplyDeleteCheri, Love the use of both the eyelet, and the buttons on the card, it's a classical, yet sweet look. Your cards never let me down.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are always so lovely.
ReplyDeletewhat a fabulous valentine card!
ReplyDeleteCute valentine card! Ilove the lace border with buttons.
ReplyDeleteReally beautiful. Can't wait to go work on the idea. I tried to post comment earlir without success. So Thanks again
ReplyDeleteThis is a great card. I have always been a fan of the classic red/black color combo.
ReplyDeleteLovely Valentine's card!
ReplyDeleteI like everything about your card...well done
ReplyDeleteI like your twist on the sketch. Great idea!
ReplyDeleteI love this card! A cute take on the sketch!
ReplyDeleteLoved the card and the great accents. Thanks for the inspiration
ReplyDeleteWow! Enough said.
ReplyDeleteCute card. I love the addition of the buttons...great idea!!
ReplyDeletevery nice
ReplyDeleteLove the crisp black and white on red! Fun and cheerful card.
ReplyDeletebeautiful love the boarder
ReplyDeleteI've been looking for a design for Valentines to family members/I think I've found it! TFS
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling Valentine!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful. Love the punched strip with the buttons.
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute! I love the colors, the papers and the buttons!
ReplyDeleteYour card is so cute!
ReplyDeletevery cute
ReplyDeleteCard is very cute. Love the papers and the Buttons!
ReplyDeleteooh la la what a delightful valentines card. Well done!
ReplyDeleteCheri what a wonderful Valentine's Day Card, who ever you send it to is very lucky! They will surely LOVE it!
ReplyDeleteLooking Good.
ReplyDeleteLook at that card.... and neated lacey broader on the card great work!
ReplyDeleteBlack and red make a great valentine....who'd known?
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