Are you ready for another fabulous inspirational board from Diane Double D Challenge Blog This time it is all about polka dots. I have a stack of paper from PTI that has several designs using the same colors so I chose two sizes of dots.
I cut a piece of the Swiss dot pattered card 51/2 - 41/4 and a piece of larger dotted paper 51/2 - 4. I embossed the end of the smaller piece with a Swiss dot embossing folder then cut it down the center and folded the edges back on the diagonal. I used two Poppy Stamps Mod Flower die cuts to layer on top of the Swiss dot layer.
Next I went to my flower box to find a flower for the card. I found this one that seemed perfect. I made it from Heartfelt Creations Arianna Blooms. I stamped the flower in versa mark and embossed with white embossing powder and colored it with distress inks. Then I shaped it and put some prills in the center. The green leaves are from Spellbinders the white leaves are Gina Marie and I used some Sue Wilson Dandelion Clocks. My team mates have created some fabulous inspiration for you on the Double D Blog. Go take a look!!!
Oh My Goodness! Polka dots everywhere, and I am so loving this. So clever of you to use am embossing folder on the design paper that already has the dots on it. Love how you gave us a peek at the background by turning the corners back, so we can see the snowflakes. Lastly, that awesome flower add to the card. I can just imagine your box of beautiful flowers waiting to be put onto an amazing card like this. I often wondered if you use Heartfelt Creations to make some of your flowers. I have two of their dies, and long for just one more.
ReplyDeleteLOVE that folded fold look! :) It is Fun AND Fabulous! Beautiful die cut beneath too, very pretty! Your blossom is bold and beautiful. Love the colors and your Polka Dots and the texture you added. WOW Factor!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a pretty card your layout is fabulous too! It's been fun being on a team with you -- I;ll see you in blogland~
ReplyDeleteYour flower is sooo pretty Kathy ...love the coloring and the gorgeous center
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Dr Sonia
A beautiful card. I really love that flower!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, this is stunning, Kathy!! That flower looks amazing!! And you made it!! You need to do a tutorial!! I love the dies you used!! Gorgeous, gorgeous card my friend!! Have a great day!! Big hugs :)
ReplyDeleteLisa
A Mermaid's Crafts
Wow! Kathy what a stunner. Love the fabulous layout with the peeking flowers on the side and THAT beautiful blue flower. You always come up with 'AMAZING'
ReplyDeletePS So happy to be the Winner of the Shades of Purple Challenge.
Great design! I love the flower arrangement...such a pretty card Kathy!
ReplyDeleteGreat design! I love the flower arrangement...such a pretty card Kathy!
ReplyDeleteThis design is just AWESOME Kathy! I LOVE IT!!! Thanks for awesome inspiration!
ReplyDeleteI love LOVE how you did this with the fold and the die cut peeking through, Kathy! Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love the gorgeous flower!! Stunning card!!Awesome job!
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Migdalia
Crafting with Creative M
Gorgeous design Kathy. The flower, die cuts and color are just awesome.
ReplyDeleteKathy I love, love your gorgeous card and the flower is fabulous as well as the design. Those 'prills' in the center just finish it off perfectly!
ReplyDeleteDiane DD
I love this so much. The soft colors are just amazing, as is the design. Folding the edges back to reveal the patterned paper beneath is genius...well done. And then the beautiful flower, always stunning!! Great take on the polka dot challenge....this one is getting pinned!!
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