Miss You Much, Valentine

As some of you know, I have an ADORABLE 9-year-old niece named Alexa.  She is such an amazing young girl, and I don't just say that because she's MY niece and happens to look so much like I did when I was little.  She truly is amazing.  Because her mother is Russian, Alexa can read, write and speak Russian and English fluently.  She also speaks Spanish and Chinese (learning), plays the piano VERY well, plays violin, chess, ...the list goes on.  She's truly just one of those kids who is an overachiever.  Much of that has to do with Russian culture, but nonetheless, she is PRECIOUS to me!

I wanted to make a special Valentine to send Alexa, and I chose to use the sentiment Miss You Much on the heart because the hearts make it obvious that I love her, and I wanted her to know how very much I miss not being able to spend time with her.  When we talk on the phone, she always asks me when I'm coming to visit.  I just don't make the trip that far north in the winter, but if and when I do; visiting Alexa will be at the top of my list. 

My card was created using old Recollections patterned papers, black card stock, Pink Center Stitched Burlap Ribbon, the hearts are hand-stitched with DMC floss, and the sentiment is a retired Paper Sweeties stamp that I stamped with Tim Holtz Black Soot Distress Ink.

Before I run off, I wanted to also share this sweet little tag/bookmark that I made to tuck inside Alexa's Valentine's Day card.  She loves to read (imagine that), so I thought a bookmark or tag would be a good idea to tuck inside her card.  Well, along with a $10 bill.  I can't resist spoiling her just a bit.

Here's where I'm sharing Alexa's sweet Valentine card and/or tag:

Simon Says Wednesday Challenge Blog - Anything But a Card - I made a matching tag for the sweet Valentine's Day card I created for my niece.

Little Scrap Pieces - Saturday Linky Party - Anything Goes

Outlawz Color Challenge - Tuesday Color Challenge - Valentine Colors & Theme - Photo Inspiration (hearts, pink, etc.)

Jo's Scrap Shack - Challenge #172 - Anything Goes

Mary's Cardz TV Blog - Designer's Challenge #1 - Anything Goes

Stampin' Royalty:  Challenge #361 - Valentine's Theme

Southern Girls Challenge #151 - Stitch Me Up With Trace - I hand-stitched my hearts using DMC floss.

CropStop Blog- January Challenge #24 - Anything Goes - I used Tim Holtz Distress Ink Black Soot to stamp my sentiment.

Thanks for stopping by today.  I hope you're all having a great week.  Before I sign off, I'd like to mention that I need Instagram followers.  I have only 16 followers (as of right now), and I'd love to have you follow me if you're on Instagram.  karenletchworth

Karen