Bitmap image

 A pixel-based image (.BMP) with one bit of color information per pixel, also known as a bitmapped image. The only colors displayed in a bitmapped image are black and white. Its quality decreases when the image is enlarged.

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Happy Valentines Day

Sisterhood of Snarky Stampers - A is for Anti Valentine

get it? sucks...vampires?...OK, so I watch True Blood way too much :)

Cricut Craftroom - Paisley cartridge p. 26 ( heart )
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Moxie Fab World - Happy for Hexagon challenge

Paper Smooches Sparks - Picture Perfect Challenge

 

also 

Paper Smooches - Fun & Cute Extra Challenge

Spritzed some spray onto a hexagon stencil, once dry I outlined in a controlled manner around the hexagon shapes. Stamped, colored and fussy cut out my bear image. Printed out my sentiment and glued a few bee stickers on. 

I love this bear image so much and bought the stamp set just to get him, lol You will be seeing a bear in my future very soon. I can't release the details yet...OK, so I might have told a few friends, but as soon as I can let you know the details, I will be shouting it from the rooftops....I can "bearly" wait ;)

Heidi Swapp - Color Shine spray

random and old hexagon stencil

Paper Smooches - Happy Camper stamp set

Hope you "bear" with me.....lol

Art nouveau

 A decorative art movement that emerged in the late nineteenth century; art characterized by dense asymmetrical ornamentation in sinuous forms, it is often symbolic and of an erotic nature.

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I always love a paper line that while themed, can be stretched to fit other possible holidays, like this December Mixed Media Kit by Frosted Designs. I was able to use the pattern paper and the mesh that came in the kit to create this Valentine Day card. The inked edges are from the November Mixed Media kit and I can really appreciate the way the kits blend together so that I am able to use all my products!

Colored in the heart stamp with my Sakura Glaze pens to give it a glossy dimension, and used a sticker for the sentiment.

December Mixed Media Kit ( which is on sale!!! )

Sakura Glaze pens

Deep Red - Heart Flourish Splash stamp

Simon Says Stamp Monday Challenge - Love Notes

Accession

 A process of increasing an art collection by addition; something added to what you already have (“the art collection grew through accession”).

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Oh be still my beating heart, how I would love to get a one of a kind box of chocolates! This one happens to be a box of Godiva's that I wouldn't mind sinking my teeth into! I took a box of chocolates and altered the top with a vintage print and some inks and glazes.

After spraying my paper with Helmar Crystal Cote Gloss Varnish ( because my printer is a ink jet, and the ink would smear ), I then used my Sakura Glaze pens to color over the image.

I added some sweet vellum wings to the cupids for a little extra dimension. 

I LOVE adding the Ranger Crackle Paint on top of everything to give it a real vintage feel to it. Look at all those yummy cracks ♥

I think the lace around the outside edge of the box is the perfect touch for any feminine lady.

also used:

Ranger stickles, distress stickles, and liquid pearls