Monday, February 2, 2015

LOVE bug

Mornin' hens!
I spent the weekend in my craft room and boy did I have FUN!  I forget how much I enjoy crafting until I've been away from my coop for awhile.  If only I could have a JOB crafting.  Now wouldn't that be the ticket?  Uh - yeah!
Ok, so here's one of the cards I made.  This is Jaxon's 5 month birthday card.  Remember me telling you that I celebrate his birthday each month?  Well, this is the card for February.  Ain't it cute?  Lil' Chick calls him "bug" so I thought this image was perfect. 


I saw this framed scalloped circle idea on Pinterest and thought it was so clever.  I've always used the inverted scalloped dies as is (you know - with the points sticking outward).  It never occurred to me to use the negative space!  Duh!  I love the way it frames the inner circle with scallops.  Too cute!  I used a piece of DP from MME Love Me collection (which sadly is no longer available) on top and used the printed word LOVE to my advantage.  I just stamped the word "bug" and cut it out with my tag die and the sentiment was complete!  To finish, I added some homemade enamel dots and a bow made with some dotted organza ribbon.  Okee dokee, that's it for me today.  I hope you hens have a MARVELOUS Monday!  {{{hen hugs}}}

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7 comments:

  1. Aww so Sweet. I bet he is a little Love Bug. hugs to all...

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  2. Such a great card! Love that ladybug!

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  3. Oh this is just Too Cute.... love how you used the negative of the scalloped circle. and that little ladybug is so so cute too....

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  4. So glad you had some crafting time. I love your adorable card and the way you used the negative of the scalloped circle.
    Have a great week. (((Hugs)))

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  5. Adorable card! I have those SB dies and have never thought to use the negative either, now I will! TFS.

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  6. Loved! Quick question....what did you mean by homemade enamel dots? Thanks

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    1. Hi Sue! The blue enamel dots that I used on this card were made by "baking" mini pony beads in the oven. Can you believe it? I've included them in my supply list below if you're interested. I line a cookie sheet with parchment paper and bake the beads at 400-425 degrees, for 8-10 minutes. Easy peasy and they're perfect and CHEAP! I've baked the regular size pony beads too, and the dots are just a little larger than these shown here.

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