A Loving Challenge

It's been awhile since we've had a new challenge! I'll post the winners for our Happy Holiday Creations in the next couple of days, but I wanted to let you know about the new one.

As I looked at what's coming up, I figured there was no reason to put off making our Valentine's Day greetings! We all have someone we love, whether it's a spouse, a boyfriend or girfriend, siblings, neighbors, even a cat or dog! So this challenge centers around those we love.

Create a valentine (or two or three) for the people you care about in your life, then share it with the rest of us. If you're a demonstrator, you're probably showing a valentine or two in your workshops this month, so you could even submit those projects.

I'm excited to see these, and if I have time, I may even post one or two of my own valentine's--but I'm not making any promises!

This challenge will go until January 31, so pull out your reds, pinks, whites, and other loving colors. Or create something with a completely different color palette! I look forward to seeing what you come up with!

Comments

[Tonya Ball]

This isn't a Valentine but rather a Valentine Bagalope to add those sweets for your sweet. It is a punch and Big Shot creation. LOVE the Big Shot and am so happy that it was added to our great product line. Thanks, Tonya

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/tonyaball/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133041&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Monika Davis]

Mine is a treat box - I hope that is ok - that is what I will give my boys for Valentine's day - but they have to complete a scavenger hunt to find the treat at the end - it was something I started when the were younger and they still ask to do it every year.
I hope that this link will work - it is the Hugs & Kisses Triangle Treat box in my create project gallery on my Stampin' Up! website. Happy Stamping! Monika

Here is the link:
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/monika/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133195&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Jenn Diercks]

I'm using this card in my Love You Much class this very weekend. It's my favorite Valentine of the season because it's made with my favorite shades of blue - http://igotstamps.com/?p=509

[Linda Keal]

Happy New Year, Shelli!

I've created two valentines already...here is one for a family member:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lindakeal/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133194&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

and here is one for a friend:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/lindakeal/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133197&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

Happy Days!

Linda

[Kimberley]

This is not a valentine card, but it's a valentine treat...complete with stamped chocolates :-)

Remember, you can click on each of the pictures in the blog entry to see them full size!

http://procrastistamper.blogspot.com/2008/12/end-of-year-sale-thru-dec-31st-only.html

[Sheryl Dreyer]

Here is one I made for my husband who loves peppermint patties:

http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/sheryldreyer/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133063&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Betsy Rouw]

I had so much fun making this tonight.
Here are four pictures of my Medallion Card and matching tin to put it in. This is for my Love You Much Bundle class.

http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1178116?cat=500&ppuser=124515
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1178115&cat=500&ppuser=124515
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1178114&cat=500&ppuser=124515
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1178113&cat=500&ppuser=124515

[AnaMarie]

Here's a Valentine's greeting I'll be sharing with loads of girl friends.

http://web.me.com/anamarie2/anamarie2/anamariepalmerin.com/Entries/2009/1/2_V-Day_Card_for_a_Fav_Chick.html

[Lisa Henke]

Happy New Year! I have to tell you how much I am loving the new Love YOu Much bundle. The paper, stamps and PUNCH are so fun to work with. Here are two of my favorite Valentines I've made so far. The first one is my absolute fave so far. Thanks for looking :)
http://mylittlecreativeescape.blogspot.com/2008/12/get-little-love.html

[Jackie Topa]

Here's my Penguin Valentine. I think I'll remake this card to slip into my children's lunches on Valentine's day
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1174103?cpage=2

[Terri]

This is the Valentine that I made for my daughter to take to school this year. http://terrisstampingspot.blogspot.com/2009/01/happy-new-year.html

[AnaMarie]

Here's a swanky Valentine's Greeting made with mom in mind! The momma heart and baby heart pose alongside the big red love word—all sparkly and shiny.

http://web.me.com/anamarie2/anamarie2/anamariepalmerin.com/Entries/2009/1/3_Break_Out_the_Glitter!.html

[Lydia Fiedler]

Yay - I've been waiting for your challenge for this card - I love those darn bees so much. And it always cracks me up when you bust out with "honey" to Sterling from the stage at convention!

Enjoy!

http://understandblue.blogspot.com/2009/01/hey-honey_03.html

[Stacey Lisk]

This is a Valentine Project that I made with the Love You Much Bundle Promo. Everything coordinates so well, it was a piece of cake to create these cards! Thanks for another great challenge!

[Stacey Lisk]

Silly me...forgot the link!
http://www.stampinup.net/esuite/home/staceylisk/distPages/projectDetail.soa?easyTemplatePages.id=133475&easyTemplatePageType=1&listPageNumber=1&url=

[Betsy Rouw]

Here's a little pouch I made using the Big shot.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1181071?cat=15538

Here's a simple card I made. Sometimes simple is good for my customers.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1180726?cat=500&ppuser=124515

TFL!

[Tammy Bolster]

I have created a couple of cards and Scrapbook Pages with the new Love You Much Bundle. I have added the link to my blog which includes the pictures but I will also provider them here:
Card #1: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1QvEe4J2Z8s/SVfzXg6UQHI/AAAAAAAAAHA/_3UAdKRBwmI/s1600-h/Love+You+Much+Card.jpg
Card #2: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1QvEe4J2Z8s/ST9eJCqYAbI/AAAAAAAAAFk/1jveJIRqBoI/s1600-h/Love+You+Much+Swap.jpg
Scrapbook Page #1: http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_1QvEe4J2Z8s/SU7ra36ETGI/AAAAAAAAAFs/qQ1GWak0Pr8/s1600-h/Love+You+Much+Page+1.jpg
Scrapbook Page #2: http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_1QvEe4J2Z8s/SU7ra7MeWgI/AAAAAAAAAF0/7fZjjHUrK1Q/s1600-h/Love+You+Much+Page+2.jpg

I hope you like them!!

[Jennifer Picard]

This is the first time I am posting anything here, but the project was really fun and I love the way it turned out. I used everything in the Love You Much bundle- all the products are so great! It is a take on a scrapbook explosion book, but it is just one 12x12 page that folds up into a cute box.
Page foled up:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showgallery.php?cat=500&ppuser=182944
Page opened:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1181396?cat=500&ppuser=182944

[Rosemarie Diehl]

Hi Shelli!

Here are my Valentine's entries. I've consolidated them all to this link. Hope you enjoy!
http://rosemariediehl.blogspot.com/search/label/Valentine%27s

Thanks for looking ;)

[Mary Fish]

I loved creating my bouquet of floating hearts! Hugs, Mary

http://www.stampinpretty.com/2008/12/sneak-peek-heart-to-heart-bouquet.html

[Julie Davison]

I just love the way this little Love Notes purse turned out. I hope you like it too!
http://juliedavison.blogspot.com/2009/01/love-notes-tin-purse.html

[Roslyn]

mine's a valentine's day card
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1184003?cat=500&ppuser=148506
Luv Roz

[Mary Jo Albright]

What a fun challenge that motivated me to get a jump start on my Valentine's! Here is what I came up with:
http://mjalbright.wordpress.com/2009/01/07/love-you-much/

Have a wonderful time in Florida.

[Charlene Monroe]

Here is a Valentine card I created using "Simple Birthday Thanks." I posted this on my blog Monday, visit here to view:
http://www.astampaday.com/a_stamp_a_day/2009/01/simple-birthday-thanks.html

Enjoy, Charlene

[Gretchen Barron]

Hi Shelli -- this is so exciting! Thanks for hosting such a great contest! My project is a Gift Box and Cards for Valentine's Day ... with a little surprise on the top!

Blessings, Gretchen Barron

http://gretchenbarron.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/sending-love-your-way.html