14 HEARTS DAY #14 FAIRY TAG

The last of the 14 HEARTS projects from Nancy Maxwell James!  I had two projects ready yesterday but couldn't capture a decent picture.

I've used a Je T'adore patterned paper for the background,  one of the French text files Nancy provided on another project next, some ephemera bits of my own, Vintage Photo Distress Ink throughout, the pink Dresden wings are from ArtChix, I punched the crown from a bit of pink Dresden frame, used a rose from one of Heather's collage sheets and finished with a variety of Stickles trimming the edges.   I used one of my own vintage photos which you will find below.

14 HEARTS DAY #13 - VINTAGE TREASURES PAPER BAG ALBUM

Nancy Maxwell James has provided so much Valentine inspiration over this project of hers, each project has been just as sweet as the last and has certainly had me looking forward to what each day will bring.

A paperbag album, a first for me.   I have been using my stash of Je T'adore patterned papers from Making Memories for a lot of my Valentine projects this year and using the same to create this album gives me  a way to tie them all together in a sweet keepsake.

Front cover; I used a piece from one of Heather's collage sheets "Here Comes Spring" (available to you at GeckoGalz), the carte de visite and Victorian scrap are my own, the nest is stamped on a bit of muslin ribbon, Prima flower and velvet leaves, Kaiser pearls, TH tissue tape and a variety of Stickles.

14 HEARTS DAy #5 - DAINTY DOILY BUNTING

Another darling project from Nancy Maxwell James' 14 Hearts project!  As Nancy has posted each project and directions on her blog, these projects will be available to you when you have the time.

A sweet little bunting just the right size to go across the front of my china cabinet.  My pictures don't do the sparkle justice.  White doilies smudged with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, sparkly red punched hearts, mini chipboard pennants covered in vintage French text and edged with red Stickles, centers are punched from the sparkly red paper and it is all strung together with silver cording.

14 HEARTS - DAY # 11 PRETTY POSIE PENNANTS

Still in the groove with Nancy Maxwell James' 14 Hearts!  How could I "lover of all hangie things" not do the pennant LOL  I haven't yet gotten to the cone but you know that I will.

A piece of vintage sheet music touched with Vintage Photo Distress Ink, and a bit of that ink used on some fancy, coiled trim along the top.  The image is one of my own which I have posted below for you.  You can't see the gold foil greeting I used "For My Valentine", which I got at a local baking supply (you really can build your stash anywhere LOL).  The scrap is a Victorian reproduction from the 1980s.  A carved bone vintage button down there at the point.

Known as a carte de visite, these 2.5 x 3.5 photos were all the rage until the early 1870s when the larger photos known as cabinet cards became the popular collectible.  Don't forget to right click on the image and save the larger one.

14 HEARTS - DAY #9 NOTES D'AMOUR

I am definitely in a Valentine's fever!  Have you been playing along with Nancy Maxwell James and her 14 Hearts project?  I am working my way through all of the projects, there isn't one that I don't want to have a go at.

The downloads Nancy found for this one just might be my favourite.  I have had a packet of large silver doilies in my stash for ages, no need to wonder why now, I really love the pieces together.  A shabby ribbon flower, red leaf pick and simple gem heart, perfection.

For the heart, I used a favourite image from Paper Whimsy, bits from an old paper lace napkin, vintage buttons, ribbon rose and edged it with a vintage bumpy red tinsel stem.

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14 HEARTS DAY #7 - SCRAPLINGS

Oh I think Sweetlings would be a great name also!  You can find all the details on Nancy Maxwell James' 14 HEARTS here!  Lots of simply lovely projects to make your Valentine's Day all that more special.

Another versatile project.  I loved literally using scraps of this and that to put these together.  I had a packet of bronze Dresden trim which inspired my colour choices.  I am using vintage sheet music and an 1875 Last Will and Testament to create my ephemera.

14 HEARTS DAY #3 - SWEET TINSEL HEARTS

I used one of my favourite PaperWhimsy images on this one.  Granddaughter Tiffany asked if I would make her a Valentine - of course!  This one is for her.

I have a couple more of these on the go...a favourite already!

14 HEARTS DAY #2 - BE MINE GREETING CARD JOURNAL

Day #2 of Nancy Maxwell James' 14 Hearts!  Who could resist this sweet little laddie, not me.

I used an original 1912 ledger page for the background, liked the  name Robt, Duff there at the top for a wee bit of added Scots flavour.  Used Crackle Accents on the heart and greeting for a bit of gloss.  I cut and then folded (at the spine) 5 sheets of printer paper for the inside, the folding makes a neater finish.  A nice card and journal for one of our families!

NANCY MAXWELL JAMES, 14 HEARTS - DAY 1

If you haven't been paying attention, it's only the first day of Nancy Maxwell James 14 Hearts project go and have a look!  Badge at the right.

Todays project is absolutely scrumptious!  I have my eye on an old carved box which needs some attention, so just maybe I will take on the entire project.  I did get one tag completed today LOL  It was fun to play in the neutral palette that is so "Nancy" and I was inspired to cut into some of my vintage French papers.

I copied the illustration out of an October 22, 1882 edition of "La Mode Illustree, Journal De La Famille" but I did cut into a page of text for the scallops and butterfly.  The bit of hand tatted lace is from a bundle of 10 yards (!) I picked up locally a couple of weeks ago.  A couple of vintage buttons, seam binding ribbon and a Prima flower finish it up.