Valentine Bear Hugs and FMS#719

 Freshly Made Sketches #719 the first sketch for 2026 is hosted by Judy this week.  Here is the sketch:

Here's My Card: 

It's mid-January already and time to get busy with some Valentine cards for friends and family.  I recently purchased Stampin' Ups! new Valentine themed set called "Valentine Kisses".  When I looked at the FMS challenge, I knew instantly it would be perfect for showcasing the super cute die cut kissing booth.  Here's what I came up with: 

Supplies and Instructions:

Stamps and Dies:

• Valentine Kisses #167027 
• Valentine Kisses Dies #167029
• Stitched shapes Large and smallest ovals

I purchased mine as a bundle and saved 10% off total cost.

Cardstock and Designer Paper:

• Card base Basic White 8 1/2 x 5 1/2" scored at 4 1/4" 
• Basic White matte for inside 5 1/4" x 4"
• Basic White scraps 3" x 4 1/2" for Oval and 1 1/2" x 1 1/2" for sentiment
• Flirty Flamingo 5 3/8" x 4 1/8" matte on front, 4 1/8" x 1 6/8" matte for dsp band on card front
• Crumb Cake scrap for bears 2 1/2" x 2 1/2" 
• DSP Retired Most Adored #162976 cut x 2 at 5 1/4" x 4" for front and inside mattes.
• DSP coordinating piece of Most Adored DSP for band 1 1/2" x 4". 
•  Real Red scraps for small die cut heart and trim on kissing booth. 

Just look at those sweet little bears.  So stinking cute.  I added some translucent pink self-adhesive sequins to give some shine.  

Ink:

• Strawberry Slush 
• Pretty in Pink Stampin Blends for cheeks and belly on bears

Accessories:  

• 3-D Basic Hatched Design Embossing Folder for Oval 
• Dimensionals
• Pink Self-Adhesive Sequins 

Thank you for dropping by and checking out my card for the challenge.  I'd love to hear your thoughts on this card or on the stamp set.  Were you inspired to make some Valentine's Day cards?  If so there's still time to play just click on the FMS link in the first paragraph for details and sketch.  Cheers! 

HAPPY STAMPING!

PENNY TOKENS STAMPIN' SPOT 

Penny Hanuszak, CDN Stampin' Up! Demo since 2006 

Click here to visit my 24/7 Online Shop