1.19.2010

Simple Love - Valentine's GIVEAWAY - CLOSED

Please Note: This Giveaway is closed. But feel free to leave a comment if you like. We love to hear from you!
I wasn't home even an hour from our 3-week Christmas vacation when I started sewing. I really didn't plan to do it. I'm not that obsessed, I promise. But I was in charge of a church activity that night for the 8-11 year old girls and we were learning about Thank You cards. So, I had one hour to either run to Target and buy cards, or....I could just make them! So I kept it simple. Because I often think that's the way love is.
A "try and wow me"/expensive card with only a signature inside feels forced. But a handmade card with meaningful words inside saying Thank you, I loved the _____ gift, I'm truly blessed to have you as my friend means so much more.

So here's what I did.
If you haven't noticed by now, I often use this hemp-colored cardstock for many of my projects. I bought a whole ream of it for Christmas cards one year. So, I've got a lot of it hanging around. And I purchased tons of plain white envelopes from kelly paper for the same project (so those come in handy too!) So, create your own cards by cutting and folding a piece of cardstock in half. Pick out some cute fabrics and start sewing!
Some cards are basic with a simple heart. Some have a white background,
And this card was a play on the Quilted Notecard. I'd say this heart is bound.
You can find the Quilted Notecard Tutorial in the Tutorials tab at the top, or by clicking the button below:
And here's where you come in! It's more fun to give away the things I make, than to watch piles form in my sewing room. So, I'm giving away this little set of 4 cards. It's not much. It's pretty simple. But hey, why not? Love is in the air!
GIVEAWAY Rules:
* Leave a comment here.
* PLEASE LEAVE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS
* Only one comment per person. If you mess up and need to leave your comment again, please go back and delete the previous one.
* This will be a short and simple giveaway. GIVEAWAY is only for 24 hours! Giveaway ends Wed 1/20 at 10pm, central time.
* Open to ANYONE!

And that's it!
Enjoy!

285 comments:

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Carolyn said...

Those cards are just so simple and adorable.

Debbie said...

Hey Dana! I'll enter! I feel honored to be the first one.

jeromdebbienelson@gmail.com

Thanks! The notecards are super cute.

Cara said...

Such cute cards! They'd make nice teacher gifts for Valentine's!

carashroyer@mac.com

Jenny said...

the cards are so cute. love your tutorials. i'm excited to make the kneepad pants for my little guy.

Kestlyn said...

Love the notecards! They are simply beautiful.
kestlynl@yahoo.com

cassidy said...

I'm not sure if I'm making it on time - I live in Hawaii and I can't figure out if it's 10 central time yet! I love these cards and I absolutely love sending thank you cards. I'll keep these simple but cute cards in mind in the future!
cassidydawn(at)gmail(dot)com

CASSIE said...

OOHHH! How adorable! :)
Thank YOU ♥ for this awesome giveaway opportunity. You're too cute!

cassandjonpaul@hotmail.com

Nicole said...

Very cute! You have inspired me to make them with the PILES of cute odds & ends material I have. Just my skill level too! =) Thanks for sharing!

nkwillard@gmail.com

The Sewing Dork said...

Another inspiring idea. Thanks!
cynsaw2@hotmail.com

kelly gibson said...

these are darling!

kelly :)

katherine.gibson at gmail

Lovely Lizzy said...

Super cute! I would love them for gifts and inspiration!
lizzykealamakia@gmail.com

the fallen peony said...

me me me please!

(but i'm from Singapore, hmmm)


:) Eve


limcw.eve@live.com

Tiffany said...

Ive never entered anything before and won. so i'm going to give it a try!
like.blue80 @ gmail dot com!

Heather said...

These are super cute and a great idea! Thanks for sharing.

heatherheadley@gmail.com.

Darin, Jenn and Ivy said...

So cute and that damask is one of the best I've seen!
jenn warnick at yahoo dot com

Jessica said...

LOVE these! :)
jessicafeik at gmail dot com

Mindy said...

Hi Dana! You made these cards in one hour?!?! Amazing. These would take me for.e.ver. That's why I've recently subscribed to your feed...you lay out all of your craft projects step x step for novices like me. Thanks for so many great ideas! And thanks for the entry to win. :o) hammyfam3 (at) gmail (dot) com.

saltwater kids said...

Just Darling - As always!!
saltwaterkids@gmail.com

Hillary said...

I love those cards! So cute! hillarycampos (at) gmail (dot) com

Julie said...

Very cute, I need to make some of these, if I don't win, of course :)
julie at ohbabyredding dot com

Emily said...

Beautiful cards - thanks for the giveaway!

emily(dot)cibelli(at)gmail(dot)com

heather said...

Those cards are not only cute but so simple too. It makes the card give it more meaning. I would love to win these. :)

heatherlw@gmail.com

jenn king said...

i'm in love with these beauties!

Stacey said...

Simple and Beautiful. I can't wait to make some of the quilted variety and use them for my next thank you distribution. Thank you for sharing with us.

staceyoverseas@yahoo.com

Diane said...

These cards are so simple but so cute. I think I will try to make some, but I would love to get yours to start me out! :)

dianejjarvis@gmail.com

Katie said...

These are adorable!

kathleenann08@gmail.com

sweet8684girl said...

These cards are adorable...I love them and hope to one day make some of my own.

sweet8684girl@yahoo.com

ricebabies said...

So VERY pretty and inspiring. There is never too much love to go around.

thericebabies@ymail.com

Lindsay said...

These are SOOOO cute!

I've got you in my google reader and get so excited when I see you've posted something new - everything is always so cute and I love all the tutorials!

Thanks for the chance to win.

lindsayzockoll@gmail.com

Angie@Treasures4Tots said...

How cute! I hope I win!!

treasuresfortots@gmail.com

Vic said...

Absoloutely adorable, the bound heart is my absoloute favourite!

victoriamaher(at)rocketmail(dot)com

BellaBree said...

too cute chicky!

queenoftheclick said...

These cards are amazing! I think this is a fantastic giveaway and I would love to win!

I love them and I would love giving them to some sweethearts in my life.

michelle@somedaycrafts said...

That would be a fun achievement days activity. I knew you had to be LDS! (I hope I'm not wrong because I would look silly!) I would love some. somedaycrafts@gmail.com

minkeltje said...

So very very very adorable!

Stephanie said...

Absolutely beautiful! You are the coolest, craftiest blogger I know. Thanks for sharing your genius with us. I always look forward to your posts. :)

stephanie@metropolitanmama.net

Magen said...

LOVE them. I'm trying to figure out what we are going to do for my daughters valentine cards this year. The problem is that we have to make 48...I don't know if I want to be sewing them. Very cute though! Love the blog.

Crazy Gecko said...

They are so CUTE!!! And what a little crafting genuis you are!!
Thank for all the great ideas.

elle_caldicott@hotmail.com

Angela Noelle said...

Can I get perrrrty stuff all the way down in New Zealand?

- A fan down under

angelanoelleblogs@gmail.com

Trisha said...

Those are some great cards. I think you make them for all the holidays just change the design on the front. For example for easter but on a pretty egg.

Thanks for sharing!

momtokx2@gmail.com

Paula Kathlyn said...

I think this would make anyone's Valentine great :)
retrogalusa@aol.com

Brittany said...

Super cute!

bshepard1013[at]gmail[dot]com

sparklepetal said...

What lovely cards! I can't believe Valentine's Day has snuck up so quickly this year!

NorppaStiina said...

Adorable! Now I just have try these and send Valentine´s cards!
NorppaStiina@gmail.com

Carmenesque said...

These are so very cute! :)

hoka.krisztina@gmail.com

tracylee said...

So cute and simple! I love that you used what you had already on hand.

Kristen said...

Love these cards - so simple & pretty.

kristen.munson@gmail.com

Carrie said...

If I win, I'll have the perfect notecard to write you a thank you note for the terrific giveaway! Ha!

Becky said...

Those are so cute Dana,again,using God given talent to please others! Becky
beckyleshgru@sbcglobal.net

PreethiM said...

I have my little girls always make their own birthday or thank you cards. From the heart is always better :-)


Preethi M.
preethip2@hotmail.com

Kelly O. said...

those cards are sew cute!

Walking in the rain said...

what perfectly cute cards just in time for valentine's day! thanks for sharing!
jslowe7205@embarqmail.com

maxebook29 said...

Such an adorable idea!

-Courtney
maxebook29@yahoo.com

Ariel said...

this card are adorable...very simple and cute!!!

ezioevale@hotmail.it

shana said...

absolutley adorable . . . and perfect. i would be so excited {"so 'cited" as my friend's little girl always used to say. before she got all big and grown up and 6!} to win them.
blessings,
shana
kirbyandshana {at} gmail {dot} com
thanks!

Leah said...

Oh those cards are so cute.
lbroadstreet(at)tds(dot)net

Heather@PixieDust said...

those are so cute! I have a total stationary addiction :)

henderson1026@gmail.com

Aleisha said...

These cards are adorable. I think I'm going to help my daughter make a few of these for the special people in our lives for Valentine's Day. Thanks for the idea.

arambusch@gmail.com

The LeVangie Family said...

I love all of your ideas! I love how simple and sweet these are.
ray31122(at)yahoo(dot)com

prenticefamily said...

What sweet little cards!

musical.girl at gmail.com

Amber, That's Me! said...

Very cute... I would love to win a set and would send them out with pride!

amberloo22@aol.com

Thanks so much for your great ideas!

brittany, steve, gabe and ezra said...

these are so precious!

Cindy said...

Adorable! Much nicer than store bought cards. :)

clogzilla(at)yahoo(dot)com

Stephanie said...

Adorable!!

nef@neferstie.com

Hestermania! said...

how cute and easy! thanks for the give-away. leah - nystraldjo at hotmail dot com.

star.originals.stuff said...

oops - had to delete because i forgot my e-mail...
star.originals(at)gmail(dot)com

oh - they are beautiful - and simple is almost always the best!
thanks for the reminder of sewing cards - i've been trying to think of what my butterfly-girl (age 5) could do for her class... WOW, it is sooo close!!

Tonya said...

Love them!

Sarah Kubinski said...

My child has 4 teachers, so this would be perfect (and should get me moving to make some more of my own!). Sarah skubinski@mac.com

Visible Voice said...

I think I can actually for really make these. Like for really! That's my kind of project!! Hee hee!

myvisiblevoice at hotmail dot com

roxanne said...

I love, love these! You are so right about something simple with heart-felt words meaning the most. Thank you so much for hosting this giveaway!

roxannecarlile(at)yahoo(dot)com

Genevieve said...

i love love love these cards! what a simple yet brilliant idea :) this is what i'm doing for our valentines day cards this year! (and i hope i win your adorable ones!)

genevievecurtis at gmail dot com

Donna said...

Super cute. Ever once in awhile I make Valentine's Days cards to send to friends and relatives because I never get around to doing it at Christmas time.

starrys(at)charter(dot)net

April said...

Love these! I am definitely going to have to put these on my list of things to try when I have spare time.

athenley@gmail.com

Suzanne said...

Very cute! I've only every made a couple cards but I really should do it more often.

Katie B. said...

These are so sweet! I'd love to win,.

kldemare (at) yahoo dot com

A. Simpson said...

How fun are these?! I'd love to win!
Lyn170@yahoo.com

Katherine said...

I would love to win! (I think I'll make them myself if I don't though!) Thanks!

Jane Hudd said...

Love them!
mjhudd at gmail dot com

-MJ

she wears flowers said...

SO cute--you are so sweet to share!
tammy
shewearsflowers@gmail.com

suburban prep said...

These are so immaginative. They are creative and anyone who receives would love them.

msgb245 at gmail dot com

Anna said...

wow, can't miss out on this one. :) I love valentine's day, it helps me get through dark winters!

Colin's Mom said...

Adorable! I'd have to pick 4 very special people to send these to. Thanks!

Ashley said...

WONDERFUL thank you cards! I'm definitely going to have to try making my own cards like this! Love it!

Anna said...

Loving these!

Lenetta @ Nettacow said...

Lovely! Thanks for the chance!
nettacow at gmail dot com

Veronica said...

Too cute! Thanks for the giveaway

vbbradford at gmail dot com

daysgoby said...

Those are beautiful!

jessalogic@yahoo.com

(new reader)

Kelsi said...

I would love those note cards to give away this V-day!

kelsigagnon@gmail.com

Sheri said...

Oh pick me!

Sherirouse at gmail dot com

Gabi said...

I love the cards I think I will whip some up today! fathers_angel@yahoo.ca

Shari Davis said...

So cute! You're so talented!

sthomp12@yahoo.com

I'd love to win!

Valerie said...

I love "Bound"! And, I hope your Rollie Pollie wins over at SYTYC... *grin*

valerie(dot)hulbert(at)gmail(dot)com

Thank you for the tutorial!

Cassandra said...

So very gorgeous! I'm sure I can make my own, but yours are so so pretty!

sue said...

You're right sometimes simple it better. Love the cards

sue
sueellenhafen@yahoo.com

Pink Dogwood said...

What fun hearts. I enjoyed them this morning!

Elise said...

What a sweet idea! These are perfect to sent to my friends at other colleges!
-Elise

evh8ha@virginia.edu

justenoughstyle@gmail.com said...

Very cute cards. I will be making some of these if I don't win. ;)

justenoughstyle@gmail.com

justenoughstyle.etsy.com

marisa said...

super cute! Love them all! Thanks for the chance

Jenn said...

I'd love to win!

jennbuss@gmail.com

Ashley said...

I love these!

ashleymjaeger (at) msn.com

Jennifer D said...

Thanks for the chance to win!
I will be making some of these sweet cards if I win or not. They are so sweet.

Jennifer D
jenkevtan@aol.com

Rachel said...

These are really sweet cards. I love them!

rachelsollis@hotmail.com

Nikki said...

I heart your Valentine cards. ;)

soveryvicki said...

I am in awe of your ability to make such beauty out of things you already have. These cards are lovely.

vicki@soveryvicki.com

PennyRoo said...

very cute. I'm going to try it myself, but I still hope I win!

k dot prosser at gmail

Vanessa said...

SO cute! I love cards, stationary, and such and these are wonderful. Would love to have them. Thanks!

sevan76dress (at) gmail (dot) com

AnnieJackDesigns said...

These are fantastic!!! Thank you for the chance to win <3

ali_g25 at yahoo.com

Sarah Pead said...

Love 'em! Love 'em! Love 'em!

Hope I win!
(sarahpead@yahoo.com)

jill louise said...

love, love, LOVE these sweet little cards...and your sweet blog!! The husband and I are expecting our first little one in March! Can't wait to try out some of your amazing tutorials for our little guy :)
jilllouisehickman@gmail.com

Disney said...

Oh, these are so sweet! I love simplistic things, and you're so right about the flashy "look how amazing I am!" cards. :o)
I hope I win!

Lizzie said...

So so cute. I'm having a baby (hopefully any day now) and they would be perfect "heart" felt thank you cards. = )

Meredith said...

Love the cards! meremalan@yahoo.com

jenifers said...

so cute! thanks for the chance...jsuereth@yahoo.com

Steph said...

Adorable!

De Javu Crafts said...

love the card, such a cute simple meaningful way to say thanks!! or i love you!!
thanks for your blog
amandajeremywood@yahoo.com

srz said...

Love your blog and these simple sweet heart cards.
Hope I win!!
sadierosez@gmail.com

Laura said...

Thanks for reminding me of this idea! I saw someone doing some similar sewn cards in a sewing class I took a few years ago and I forgot all about it! My husband and I always make our own cards and so any new idea is great!

erica said...

these are just darling!

ericapatten at gmail

My Everythings said...

nath6405@yahoo.com
You are great. I check your blog every day and am in love with it and all your ideas. Thanks Dana!

Kristen said...

So simple and elegant!
Kristen Barker
anthemvolleyballclub@netzero.net

Robin and Josh said...

Ooo! Those are absolutely beautiful!! I'd love to win them!
joshrobindavis at yahoo dot com

Abby said...

I agree. I love receiving things with a personal touch. I loved the "bound" heart card. What a sweet message given in an abstract way!

I am one of your biggest fans!
abigail.dunford@gmail.com

Lakes are Great said...

LOVE it! I pretty much love everything you do and love that you make my crafting ideas so easy!! I keep putting projects on the backburner because I find something cuter on your site!
Jessie

mnjlake@gmail.com

Katie said...

so adorable! I would love to win!:)

Grace Street said...

I HEART your ideas!! You are amazing and you inspire me!! Thank you for your dedication and for sharing!!
Joys1593@msn.com

Jackie K said...

Love your ideas. I am new to sewing and this project looks like something I can tackle this weekend!

mrs. olson said...

Such a cute idea. I love these sweet and simple valentine cards.


slurfeefrenchie@gmail.com

Jenna said...

What adorable cards!
weebody@hotmail.com

Julie said...

Dana
What Lovely cards. You have truly inspired me to send out Valentine cards this year. I am going to have my 6 yo daughter help me make them and write in them and send them to the grandparents.
These would very much *hearted* at out house.
thanks so much julie
fireflylanedesigns@yahoo.com

kera said...

i LOVE LOVE your site!!! I visit often.....maybe 10's a day!!! :) found your site through a friends blog! i would love to win these cute cards!!! thanks!
kzh00@comcast.net

Casey said...

Very simple and CUTE!
stertz4213@hotmail.com

Mama Lusco said...

So cute! Thanks for the giveaway! aluscoATcenturytelDOTnet

Kellie said...

I love these cards! I'm going to make some for my card group!

Photo Mommy said...

These are adorable! Great idea! I just love looking at your site for inspiration.
Kyla

Kacey said...

I am a new reader on your blog. You are amazing! What a cute idea for the cards. I have my fingers crossed.

Beth- the mama bee said...

thanks for doing this giveaway. They are very sweet. I'd have to guard these from my little one. She's crazy about writing letters.

Kristen said...

I'm so inspired! Thanks for the great idea:)
kristen.myklebust@gmail.com

Shannon said...

You are an inspiration! Thanks for the fun giveaway!

Meghan said...

These are just perfect!

Ash said...

adorable!
ashtinafayelou at gmail dot com

chloe's mama said...

so cute! i love them :)


-stephanie.

(stephanieharms@live.com)

ellen said...

i heart those cards.

Vanessa said...

You have truly inspired me to get my butt off the couch and start being creative. Thanks for the inspiration!!

Vanessa

Amy said...

These are very cute. I bought a bunch of plain white cards and envelopes at the store the other day to make cards for different occasions. I may have to make some of these for Valentine's.
--Amy

amyt681@hotmail.com

Jesslyn said...

Very cute cards! I write all my thank-you cards with my fountain pen. I like the nostalgia factor of a written note in real ink.
Jesslyn
frumpfighter1@imageinterpreters.com

Tiffany said...

Very cute idea!

sill_tiffany@yahoo.com

megannicole said...

So cute! megannicolehowell@gmail.com

Misty said...

Adorable cards!

creativeitchblog (AT) gmail (DOT) com

jen said...

id love to have those adorable cards!! and if i dont win, i may just try to make some ;)

jenfinh@yahoo.com

mary elizabeth said...

these are soooo cute! keeping my fingers crossed!

Jennifer Cleaver said...

Such a cute idea! Happy Valentines!
jencleaver@hotmail.com

Katie said...

I love your blog and the great ideas you have. I can imagine myself eating conversation hearts while I write to those I love. Thanks for sharing your creations!

Shelly K said...

Those are beautiful. Maybe I could try them with my daughter for her Preschool class. She loves to sew with me and is pretty darn good.
I'd love some "Dana originals" though!
Shelly
toddandshelly@gmail.com
Thanks for hosting a giveaway, you're sweet.

Scott and Rebekah said...

These are adorable!!
rray@liberty.edu

Jen said...

I totally agree that a handmade thank-you card, love note or even just a little hello has so much more impact. It takes it up a notch. And doesn't sewing on paper give you a thrill. I love the sound the needle makes hitting the paper. These are just what I would expect from you, Miss. Brilliant! Love them.

Jenny Lynn said...

So Cute!

I would LOVE to win. If I don't, I'm going to have to make some of these!

sofia's sketchbook said...

me, me, me.....
sofia
skolsted@aol.com
http://sofiassketchbook.blogspot.com

Courtney said...

love these - simple yet special
fiveunderfive at gmail

Mindy said...

just beautiful.

KK said...

I think they are adorable! I'd love to use them as valentines for my son's day school teachers!

rileys said...

Love these! caysieriley@yahoo.com

Annie said...

Thank you so much for the chance. These are so cute. I think I might have to make some of my own.

abfields84 at gmail dot com

Mandi said...

These are just lovely. Would be perfect for all my sweet valentines.

Mandi
mandijhong@yahoo.com

Wendy Ferguson said...

Sooo cute! I'd love 'um with all my heart! :) Wenifred@hotmail.com

Laura Gerencser said...

Oooh! So cute!!! I love them!
laura gerencser at roadrunner dot com

Susan said...

Very cute cards.
jsacrane@yahoo.com

Nichole Barton said...

I really like the idea of handmade vs. storebought as well! I think they mean so much more!

cnbarnhart@gmail.com

Hansen's Fantastic Four! said...

So cute. I hope i win! I'm constantly amazed at what you do! I think im addicted to your blog! ha ha ha. And i see nothing wrong with it!

Jamie
mcfaddenjamie@yahoo.com

Diana said...

These are so sweet! Who wouldn't want to receive this in the mail?

TUTU Monkey said...

Ahhhh so sweet....thanks for the post. I am going to try some this weekend!!

NIKOL said...

Those cards are simple and gorgeous. I love them. Pick me!!

neekol@gmail.com

Jackie said...

oh my goodness! these are so cute! why have I never thought of this!?!?

jmarchand221@gmail.com

Megan said...

Those are super cute! Thanks for the giveaway. My email is johannesmegan@gmail.com

Thanks!

Courtney said...

I wanna win!

pipportadi@aol.com

My blog is private- but I do LOVE looking at yours!

Hibler House said...

I love those fabrics you used! You are just too crafty! Thanks for the giveaway, crossing my fingers! kimberlyhibler@gmail.com

Pittman said...

I love the cards, you are so creative. Thanks for the chance to win!

The Porters said...

The cards are soo cute!! Do you use a regular sewing machine to make them or are you using a hand held?

daniellem.porter@yahoo.com

Kurtis and Iva said...

So cute, yet simple! Love it!

kurtisandiva(at)gmail(dot)com

Chris said...

Love your style, Dana. I appreciate the constant flow of great ideas. Hope things are drying out in Texas!

Jennie Holt said...

these are darling!!

jennieholt4@gmail.com

Rachel said...

What a beautiful and thoughtful gift this would make for someone on Valentine's Day.

Marlina said...

I love these cards, they are so sweet. mgilbert2528@msn.com

Kristin said...

CUTE idea! I hate spending money on cards, but would have a blast doing this! kcbead@gmail.com

Ashley said...

Love them! But you still have me on the edge of my seat with the crochet thread business :)

Amanda said...

They turned out so cute that it makes me want to start liking Valentine's Day.

joyfulbirdie.blogspot.com
starglobe44@hotmail.com

Jamie said...

They are so cute!

jamieneilson@cox.net

pojeda said...

I love your cards! Love to win too!

pojeda@embarqmail.com

Karin said...

Valentines day is not as big here as it is in the USA I think, but I have to say that seeing all the valentine's prefun (? is that a word?) online I am starting to get enthousiastic about making it a bit more of a holiday this year.

Those cards are really sweet, Dana!

carrie said...

so perfect for my valentines. thanks!

-carriechilton@gmail.com

Nikki Douglas said...

Love these! Thanks for sharing your wonderful ideas. Count me in.
nicolebdouglas at gmail dot com

kristen said...

oh these are so adorable! i'm ready to try some!
kristen.tutt@yahoo.com

impeachykeen said...

me, me, pick me!!

impeachykeen@gmail.com

EHC said...

Hee hee hee...you must be the Activity Days leader! These cards are darling and I hope to make a few myself. sorainima@gmail.com

Kirby said...

I would LOVE to win these precious cards!! Pretty please.

kirbyapel(at)gmail(dot)com

Lisa said...

Love the cards!!!

lisainnevada@gmail.com

rick &amp; kels said...

kelsey_gubler@hotmail.com

livingslowly said...

Super cute! Thanks for the chance to win them.

Cheryl said...

These are great!!!

cherylopry@gmail.com

Katherine said...

So generous of you, Dana. Love all of your tutorials. Now I will HAVE to try to make my own...
Katherine
kadamswils@yahoo.com

Aurora said...

Those are precious! Thanks for the giveaway! :)
aurorapierson@msn.com

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