Wednesday, April 08, 2015

Dotty in Spring


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Hi all and welcome to another week on the Simon Says Stamp Wednesday Challenge
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This week the challenge is

APRIL SHOWERS and/or SPRING FLOWERS

We are showcasing MEMORY BOX PRODUCTS this week. You don't have to use them to join in but if you have some we would love to see them used
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Now the plan with my card was to layer the Tulip Bouquet die from Memory Box then add the die cut of the dotty paper on top but when I saw the card with the white Tulips I liked it so much that I couldn't add it.
One word of advice if after you add the layered Tulips to the paper and then decide to use the Curved Borders from Spellbinders to do it before you add the tulips. I squashed my tulips and had to add another layer .
My dotty paper is Echo Park Sunny Days Ahead and to make a sentiment I used the Simon Says Stamp Sending die, I can't remember if I layered twice or a third to help it stand out a bit from the white border and dots. Using the word stamp from the Simon Says Stamp Sending Happy Thoughts set I heat emboss with WOW white powder but while it was warm from being heated I added another layer of powder again to help it pop out from the white dots.


There was no way I could send the dotty tulips to the bin so I made a very quick card with some layered white card. Added my tulips in the centre roughly, used the Simon Says Stamp Wishing die same as the sending but just stamped with black ink the sentiment. Added some sequins to stop it looking totally plain. Of course the camera had a hand in turning my pink sentiment into a slightly different shade but it does look better in real life.


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36 comments:

Viv said...

These are two fab cards Debby! x

Debs said...

Both are gorgeous Debby, love that tulip die. x

Melissa Bove said...

Beautiful cards Debby!! So pretty!

hugs...

Caryn said...

Sweet cards Debby, love the paper - coral is such a gorgeous colour!

McCrafty's Cards said...

These are both goregous Debby!!
Kevin xx

Pat said...

These are both totally beautiful Debby. I love the white tulips and curved border die which break up the dotty background on the first, and the simple elegance of the dotty tulips on the second. x

jenn shurkus said...

both cards are so pretty debby :) i love the 2nd one :) have a great week!

Jingle said...

These are very pretty! I really love the tall white! Great texture and contrast!

Lin said...

Two for one - how fun, Debby! Those tulips are so pretty!

Lin said...

Two for one - how fun, Debby! Those tulips are so pretty!

Dotty Jo said...

Beautiful! Jo x

Heather said...

Both gorgeous Debby, I love the cut out of the first card for the second. The curved border echo the shape of the tulips with the spotty one, the spotty tulips card is beautiful - so elegant!!

hugs
Heather xx

Becky said...

These are beautiful Debby. I love this flower die.

Cheryl W. said...

Love both these cards, Debby! Perfect idea to use the off-cut the way you did. I think that card is actually my favorite!!0

Jacee said...

Both are so pretty Debby, I really LOVE the second one, gorgeous!
hugs Jacee
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Chrissy said...

Two stunners Debby...beautiful.

luv CHRISSYxx

Yuki said...

Both of your cards are so pretty! I love how you made two cards from the same die cuts! :)

Stephanie said...

Gorgeous cards! Just love these intricate dies :)

*mwah*
Steph
Simon Says Stamp!

heidy said...

These are beautiful Debby!!!
XXX Heidy

Joan V said...

Gorgeous cards. That is why I love Memory Box dies. I haven't seen that curvy die from Spellbinders, but it adds a lovely touch to your card.

cotnob said...

Two fabulous cards Debby, such a lovely Tulip die.
Pauline
x

Kathleen said...

Two stunning cards Debby.

Kath x

Sue said...

Stunning cards Debby, I love the tulips and elegant designs.
hugs Sue xx

Kelly Lloyd said...

This is beautiful debby xx

Carol S. said...

Gorgeous cards Debby. Pretty papers and designs. Hugs, Carol S.xx

coops said...

both so beautiful debby.the dies are gorgeous and i love the pink colours ;D

xx coops xx

JenniferD said...

Wow these are very striking the negative and positive in colours. Hope you had a lovely Easter.

Wendy said...

Two beautiful cards Debby, love the tulips
Wendy xx

Tammy said...

Polkadots, my favorite! Love both of your cards!

Brawny x said...

Both are gorgeous Debby but so glad you didn't waste the dotty tulips as I love that card x

Kat W said...

Two gorgeous designs and such clever use of all the die cut bits and pieces :-)

Big hugs, Kat xx

Jackie Scott said...

These are both fabulous cards Debby - the tulips are from an awesome die - Gorgeous!

Christine L said...

Both wonderful designs Debby - and I love your tip on adding extra white embossing powder to make the words stand out from the dots!! Mind you, my white EP always has a creamy tinge! LOL

Big hugs
Christine x

Teresa Kline said...

gorgeous Debby! hope you have a wonderful weekend!

sparkle & shine *~*

Teresa Kline said...

gorgeous Debby! hope you have a wonderful weekend!

sparkle & shine *~*

Susan said...

I really love that tulip die...I would love to have it in my collection! LOL! Your cards are always eye catching and beautiful! I love all your crocheting too. I haven't tried to make any animals, but they sure are cute!