One of the ways I get back some of my inspiration is to enter challenges - probably holds true for any of you - and today my card is for the CAS Mix-up Challenge for partial die cutting. I learned the trick for die cutting these letters from a class I took awhile back with Altenew's Lydia Evans.
I used Altenew's Caps Bold Alphabet for my letters which I backed with some paper that had a watercolor look. Then I also die cut the little flowers from the same paper (easy way to get a watercolor look). Added a little sparkle to the flowers with a Spectrum Noir clear glitter pen, stamped the "you", added a little enamel dot to a couple of flower centers and done. The whole card front is adhered to a white card base.
I used partial die cutting, just die cuts, stamping and glitter on my card.
I am also entering my card at Virginia's Show and Share and Happy Little Stampers (anything goes with dies).
I am also entering my card at Virginia's Show and Share and Happy Little Stampers (anything goes with dies).
Thanks for stopping by today - your comments make my day!
Wow - what a great card, Betty! Just love how the LOVE comes off the card with the partial die-cutting!! Sweet little die cut flowers too!!
ReplyDeleteI remember when you learned that technique & it's been awhile. Good for you not forgetting & making this beautiful card, Betty! Love how you arranged the flowers & leaves!
ReplyDeleteWow this is amazing, Betty! I never thought of using the partial die-cutting technique this 3D way. The backing paper and the flowers have a beautiful watrecolor-look as you planned. I love that the bold letters are surrounded by soft and warm elements. Thank you so much for sharing this beauty at CAS Mix UP!
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Hideko
Betty you excel at the partial die cutting. This looks so cool.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Betty. Love the partial die cut
ReplyDeleteGreat choice of dies for the challenge this month Betty, thanks for playing along at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card and design, Betty! Great work with the partially die-cut LOVE and bringing the letters forward really shows it off. Thanks for sharing with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteWow such a lovely card Betty and great use of the letter dies!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! <3
ReplyDeleteWhat a great idea for partial die cutting, Betty! I love the soft pink background and the pretty flower bouquets! What a great Valentine or any kind of love card! Thanks so much for sharing this with us at CAS Mix Up!
ReplyDeleteYour bold alphas look amazing with this technique, Betty! I love the watercolor look on the blooms, too...such a lovely, feminine design!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty card and a wonderful example of Partial Die-cutting! Thanks so much for joining us at CAS Mix Up.
ReplyDeleteHow fab is that partial die cutting! LOVE! So glad that you join the fun with my “Show & Share”! WONDERFUL! Very happy to see your lovely work! Thank you for your support!
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