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Saturday, February 13, 2016

For Valentine's or not

Earlier this month, our hostess Betty gave us a fun 90-minute Scramble at the Hero Arts Flickr site.  We were to make a Love card (not necessarily for Valentine's Day, but maybe for an anniversary or wedding), using the sweet photo inspiration she posted.  Here was my entry:


supplies: white and kraft cardstock, smooshed spun sugar distress ink, discontinued Memory Box Grapevine Wreath die, (but this adorable Simon Chisolm Wreath set is almost identical, with some fun extras included), Simon's String of Hearts and Stitched Rectangle dies, Doodlebug Cupcake twine, Hero Arts sentiment from Find Joy and tiny stamped hearts from their Hello Stamp & Cut set

Here was the inspiration photo:



This also works for the challenge at The Die Cut Divas.

It's the weekend again already!  Time flies when you're retired!
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12 comments:

  1. Michelle N.February 13, 2016 at 3:40 PM

    How pretty-great interpretation of the photo! Thanks for joining us at Die Cut Diva's!

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  2. BettyFebruary 13, 2016 at 5:08 PM

    again - beautiful card Lin - and isn't retirement the best thing ever!!!

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  3. AileenFebruary 13, 2016 at 7:57 PM

    Ahh Lin very clever use of the wreath and hearts. Perfect interpretation, love it with the watercoloured background.

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  4. kiwimeskreationsFebruary 13, 2016 at 10:59 PM

    What a gorgeous card Lin - love that colour combination and the die cuts that would have made the focal point quite quick, and the watercolour background is wonderful.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  5. jintyoo7February 14, 2016 at 9:37 AM

    Very pretty :-) Did you use the "smoothing" technique for the background?

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    1. LinFebruary 14, 2016 at 11:23 AM

      Hi Janet! I used the smooshing technique (using a piece of acrylic), but since this was NOT watercolor paper, I got a slightly different effect....the ink dried almost immediately, and I had to smoosh several times to get good coverage. I kind of like the way it looks around the edges......

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    2. LinFebruary 14, 2016 at 11:23 AM

      Hi Janet! I used the smooshing technique (using a piece of acrylic), but since this was NOT watercolor paper, I got a slightly different effect....the ink dried almost immediately, and I had to smoosh several times to get good coverage. I kind of like the way it looks around the edges......

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  6. Cindy C.February 14, 2016 at 9:41 AM

    Lovely wreath on a very dreamy background!! Ha I love your saying 'time flies when you're retired'!! :) So glad you linked up at Die Cut Diva's!!

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  7. Cat CraigFebruary 14, 2016 at 4:56 PM

    I loved this card in the Gallery Lin, and it is just such a sweet lovely card. So soft and pretty.

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  8. Lisa EltonFebruary 14, 2016 at 9:40 PM

    Oh golly this is so sweet!!

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  9. Sue from OregonFebruary 15, 2016 at 12:27 AM

    Very pretty!

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  10. ArleneFebruary 21, 2016 at 12:41 PM

    Love your splattered background and the wreath full of hearts. Perfect soft colors. Lovely. I'm sorry I missed that scramble.

    So glad you joined us at Die Cut Divas.

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Thank you so much for your kind comments - they make my day!