Won't you be my...Valentine?

Hi everyone!
Hope you are all having a terrific weekend.  I'm up to my ears in paper, markers, stamps and Spellbinders and I'm having a terrific time!   Still working on a few things for next week so hoping this post is pretty quick. 

Now I don't normally use animals in my cards, but I couldn't resist purchasing Silver Valentine from Tiddly Inks.  He's adorable, I mean how can you not want him, right?  hahaha.  He's also perfect for a sweet Valentine's day card.  Now I'm really not sure if Silver is a female or male, but for this card I thought being a male would be fine even if the card is mostly pink.  (lol)  This is my first time merging digital images too.  I used one of two free cute heart digis from Birdie Brown as a backdrop.  (Click here to get the free images)  I think it looks pretty cute especially when it looks like Silver is surrounded by hearts.

I used a pearl pen on the hearts and then using two Copic markers tried to make them look like pillows.  Not sure if it worked but that's what it's supposed to be.  I doodled around the edges and added fake stitches to the sentiment, main image and the heart.  Here's a close up.

I handwrote the sentiments.  Trying to keep it nice and clean.  I redid the sentiment heart 4 times before I was satisfied with this one.  CAS is definitely better than too much.  (lol)  I plan to make another card using this adorable little guy and use the other hearts from Birdie Brown.  Let's see how long it take to finish it.  (lol)

Alrighty, Mahalo for stopping by today.  I truly appreciate all the support and comments.  They keep me inspired and thankful for wonderful friends like you.  Don't forget to link up for my give-a-way.  You have until Friday to enter.  Stop by tomorrow for my Lollipop Crafts challenge #67 share.  Until then enjoy the rest of your weekend!!

Hugs,
Leanne

Challenges:
Tiddly Inks: #79 Valentine

Supplies not mentioned above:
Black, dark pink cs & pink/white striped dp (Recollections); white cs (Neenah solar crest); dark pink ribbon & buttons (stash); heart & scalloped heart dies (Spellbinders); border punch (Stampin' Up)
Copics: