Wednesday, I actually managed to squeeze in some crafting time to play along with some challenges! So if you're in shock at seeing another post from me already this week, now you know why! Top Tip Tuesday has two different sketches (created by Lisa!) to choose from. I chose the CAS one, although my card doesn't really look super CAS! LOL! My tip for TTT is pretty simple, but it is not something I realized when I first started making cards. **When you are using several similar embellishments or stamped images, you can easily add dimension and interest by randomly popping some of them up with dimensionals (or pop dots). I usually lay out my pieces and then decide which ones I want to 'pop'.** Shopping Our Stash had a challenge to use borders of some kind. My assorted hearts make the border on this card. BTW- If you have never played along w/ SOS, it is so fun! They actually encourage you to dig through those wonderful treasures that are hiding in your stash and use them (Wow, such a novel idea!!!). The only relatively new thing on this card was the heart embosslit I used! The DP I used has not been pulled out in ages!
Card Recipe: Cardstock-real red, pretty in pink, whisper white, Raspberry Tart DSP (ret), red glimmer paper, Ink-black Stazon and assorted SU markers, Stamp Sets- Gift Givers, Precious Butterflies (sentiment), Accessories-heart to heart punch, scallop oval punch, large oval punch, full heart punch, Fashionable Hearts embosslit, dazzling details and pink glitter glue
This is a lovely take on our CAS sketch. A good tip too. Thanks for joining Top Tip Tuesday. Elaine
ReplyDelete"Owl be your" Hahaha...what a hoot! Hahahaha..."hoot".... help me, I can't stop!
ReplyDeleteI love your Valentine take on this sketch Margaret. I enlarged the picture and that bg paper is fantastic. Those little tiny colored dots go so perfectly with the colors of your hearts. I love the extra out of the ordinary heart...
Kudos to you for amping up the volume of cards for that holiday. So nice to see 2 posts in a week. WOO HOO!!!
Thank you SO SO much for joining in the fun at Top Tip Tuesday.
Big hugs and happy almost Friday...
Lisa xx
In regards to you message on my blog...
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LOL, snicker, snort, giggle.
your heart border is delightful! imagine that...using our stash of products. lol
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Sweet Valentine's card, the owl is so cute. Thanks for joining the Sketch Challenge at Top Tip Tuesday.
ReplyDeleteLove the touch of sparkle under the sentiment-such a cute Valentine card!!
ReplyDeleteThis is really cute, I like all the different patterns!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a gorgeous card (I can't use any 'hoot' gags as Lisa's used then all!) I LOVE the Top Tip you've shared with us too - really makes a difference when you randomly 'pop' a few of the elements.
ReplyDeleteLove your take on the sketch too - fab! Thanks for joining us over at Top Tip Tuesday for this challenge and we look forward to your next entry :)
Carol x
Very cute, love the layout!
ReplyDeleteWhat a darling card! LOVE the bright colors you've used! :)
ReplyDeleteLovely card great dimension too! and fabby tip! Thanks for joining in with us at Top Tip Tuesday Challenge this time, Hope you can come play again soon, hugs Samantha :0)
ReplyDeleteDon't forget the challenges are Now fortnightly :0)
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Fun card! Love the color combo. :)
ReplyDeleteThank you Margaret! This card is just lovely! I like how you combined red, pink and green! It looks pretty good! Good luck with the challenge ;-) big hug, and can't wait to see some notebook from you :-) xxxLucia
ReplyDeleteLove this Margaret! My dd is a huge owl fan and would adore this. Great inspiration, thanks!! :D
ReplyDeleteI don't know if time has run out on the double sketch challenge but I definitely plan to use this sketch by Lisa M. because it's so much fun. Have a great week and I'm lovin' all the crafty goodness you're sharing.
Hugs,
Lisa S.
such a cute card Margaret-love that sweet little owl-I have that same dsp-it was my fav at one time-of course I think they all are or I wouldnt buy them (lol)
ReplyDeleteMargaret...I seriously JUST looked at this stamp set today and was not feeling inspired. Until NOW! Love all of the hearts and the pops of sparkles. Now that's a love-ly border, indeed! You just can't go wrong with sparkle, I tell ya! Hope your weekend was great! :)
ReplyDeleteLove how you've used the sketch. Thanks for joining us at Top Tip Tuesday. Annette xx
ReplyDeletelove the border of hearts! thanks for joining us at SOS!
ReplyDeleteSo very cute Margaret. I still have a full pack of Raspberry Tart DSP that I can't quite part with!!! Love the added bit of 'sparkle' with the Glimmer Paper.
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute card. I love the herarts border. I also love the idea of using what's in your stash.
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