Polka Dot Daisies

The other day I received my SU order with Delicate Dots DSP in it and really wanted to play with it – I also wanted to do something with the Scallop Circle punch again because that is also fairly new to my SU collection.  Well I went on over to SCS and was looking at the recent postings and WOW, I found this absolutely beautiful card made by Lisa: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1282248 – I was stumped on how she did the stems because they just looked so perfect.  I emailed her a note asking her how she did them and I was so appreciative that she wrote me back to let me know she did the piercing free-hand and then sewed them!  I thought um, ok, I can do this and I love to sew – so wha-la, here is how mine came out: It was really a fun and relaxing card to make.  In fact, I made a few of them and here’s a little secret, if you are participating in this month’s swap at:  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cardexchange/?yguid=356376302 you will be receiving one of these cards!

Recipe

Stamp Set: Polka Dot Punches

Paper: DSP Delicate Dots, Sahara Tan, Whisper White, and So Saffron

Ink: So Saffron and Versamark

Accessories: SU Scallop Circle Punch, CM 1” Circle Punch, MM Willow Thread, Paper Piercer, White Embossing Powder, Sponge, Certain Celery 5/8” poly-twill Ribbon, and Whisper White grosgrain Ribbon

 

Scallop Punch Butterfly

Oh no, I’m guilty of blog neglect, but going to try and make it up today with a few posts.

I just joined a Local Swap with six talented women (I know this because the Hostess gave me a sneak peak) and I’m so excited – can’t wait to get the cards later this week. This swap will go through July and the theme for the first month is punches! WhooHoo, I love punches! All I needed was some inspiration, so I went blog hoppin’ and found an absolutely wonderful idea here: http://flowerbug.typepad.com/my_weblog/2009/01/mercedes-scalloped-punch-butterfly.html

isn’t her card just awesome!! So here is my version of her artwork:

I sure hope the other gals will like it!

Recipe:

Stamp set: Garden Whimsy

Paper: DSP Tea Party, Going Gray, Certainly Celery, Pretty in Pink, and So Saffron

Ink: Going Gray and Pretty in Pink

Accessories: Photo Corners, Scallop Circle, and Window Punches, and Whisper White Grosgrain Ribbon