Playful Hearts & Ocean Hues: A Valentine Card with AALL & Create and Lindy’s Gang

 

Hello friends! Ericka from Strangely Creative here, and today I’m sharing a card that was pure fun from start to finish. I’ve been playing with the Heart Collage stamp from AALL & Create, designed by Janet Klein, and honestly, this stamp just begs to be experimented with. Hearts, doodles, layers, what’s not to love?

 

To bring those whimsical details to life, I paired the stamp with the rich, shimmery pigments from Lindy’s Gang Magicals, specifically Under the Sea #1 and Under the Sea #2. If you know me, you know I can’t resist bold color with a little surprise sparkle.

How This Card Came Together

I started by heat embossing the Heart Collage onto two panels: one embossed in crisp white and the other in warm gold. This simple change set the stage for two very different looks using the same stamp. After lightly spritzing both panels with water, I sprinkled Under the Sea #2 onto the white-embossed panel and Under the Sea #1 onto the gold-embossed panel.

 

Watching the colors bloom and react with the water is always my favorite part. Those vibrant blues, teals, and pops of green paired with the playful hearts instantly gave me Valentine vibes without going traditional pink and red. The contrast between the white and gold embossing added just enough elegance to balance out the fun.

 

Why I Love This Combo

The mix of doodled hearts and ocean-inspired colors creates a card that feels fresh, modern, and full of personality. It’s a great reminder that Valentine’s Day cards don’t have to follow the rules. Sometimes the most eye-catching projects come from unexpected color palettes.

Thanks so much for stopping by today. I appreciate you spending a bit of your time here, and I hope this inspires you to pull out your favorite stamps and Magicals and just play. Have a wonderful weekend and happy creating!

  

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