There were two features I knew I wanted to incorporate into my card design...one was the Basket Weave Edge (aka Braided Edge) technique, a Tutorial available on the SCS site. It is fun to do and gives an amazing result. Since the card was to be a Valentine, the other was a peek-a-boo heart using washi tape peeking through, similar to something I had done several years ago with a Christmas tree window and ribbon peeking through.
I knew I wanted to enter this card into one of my unfinished letters on the Alphabet Challenge, Round 8. After looking over other available challenges on SCS, I let several guide my creative mojo; therefore, I am entering the following:
#1 - Alphabet Challenge, Round 8, Letter D - DD8ABC4D - 9/6/17...no double challenge for me on this round. I decided to use an embossing folder with DOTS for letter D, which would give my card front some dimension. My card title came to mind from dots... Valentine Dots & Hugs for Friends!
#2 - Ways to Use It Challenge - WT674 - 2/8/18 - "Whatever Suits You." Make a card incorporating all or part of the symbols or their representations in a deck of cards...spades, hearts, diamonds, and/or clubs or a garden spade, an engagement ring, or caveman weapon, etc. My peek-a-boo heart punched out will be my deck of cards symbol.
#3 - Inspiration Challenge - IC636 - 2/12/18 - browse the Spoonflower website for inspiration. From this fabric pattern: https://www.spoonflower.com/fabric/6...-hipkiddesigns, inspiring me to use these non-traditional Valentine Colors in the spring-like hues of sapphire blue, medium pink, and yellow.
#4 - 2018 Use It Challenge - USEIT2018 - year-around challenge to use old and new but never used materials and tools. My Stampin' Up Happy Days stamps, the Perfect Polka Dot embossing folder and the "Full Heart" punch are over nine years old, are now retired and have been gathering dust for well over three years. My Technique Tuesday DiHeart "hugs" die is two-years old and brand new but never used!
Ingredients: Cardstocks: Stampin'Up--Whisper White, Pretty in Pink (retired); Recollections Cape Cod Blue pack (sapphire blue shade). Stamps: Happy Day (flower center punched out). Ink: Melon Mambo. Dies: Technique Tuesday--Di Heart Hugs. Punches: SU retired: Full Heart, Boho Blossom (medium flower); EK Medium Victorian Corner punch. SU Embossing Folder: Perfect Polka Dots (retired). SU Washi Tape: Gingham Garden (2012-13 annual catalog). SU Ribbon: 3/8" Pretty-in Pink Stitched Grosgrain (retired). Wink of Stella-Clear. Rhinestones. BasketWeave Technique (aka Braided Edge). Size: 4-1/2" x 5-3/4."
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Sun, Mar 18, 2018 @ 2:08 AM
What a wonderful card this is Carlene! Your recessed washi tape heart feels like a quilt and nothing says wrapped in warmth for a hug like a quilt does. This fancy braided edge looks amazing on your card! ~Karen.