Monday, March 24, 2014

MIM #157 & March Blog Hop



MIM at Papertrey features creating our own cover plates from dies.
Betsy Veldman (who wears a crown of clever creative genius),
showed us how, and carefully gave great examples here:



It doesn't often happen, but I instantly knew which dies I wanted to use.
Be Happy stamps and dies were sitting on my  craft table, 
and couldn't wait to use the scallop and stripe strips.
Sentiment from Bold Bouquet.
Hibiscus Burst and Limeaid Ice Inks
PTI felt and card stocks
Black sequins


Lots of foam tape to prop up the elements and 
glossed the frame (I bet you know why!) for added dimension.

Betsy, I always smile when you're on board.
It's for sure you're generous genius is is going to rub off on us!

Edited to play along with PTI's Mar. Blog Hop: GLOSS!




41 comments:

  1. Beautiful Card! I was going to use this same die though I am sure my card would not compare to yours. Simply Gorgeous!

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  2. This is so sweet I love the bright cheerful colors!! . I love it.
    Have a blessed day
    DIANA L.
    dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  3. I would have never thought of this die for the project! Great idea!

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  4. Seriously cute and such fun colours! I love how you popped up the frame at that angle. And I think I just might know why the frame was glossed!

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  5. I just received this set on saturday and I am floored by your gorgeous card. Right into my pinterest.

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  6. Beautiful design and gorgeous card.

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  7. WOW this is so pretty.. I love how you used these dies and the color combo is fantastic.. And I am always a fan of layered flowers.. one of my favorite things on a card.. awesome card..

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  8. Nancy - this is bright, fun & happy - I love how the black sequins work so well with the bold colors!

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  9. WoW!! So SWEET!! Totally LOVING this!! THANKS for sharing and have a Fabulous Week!! =)

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  10. Hey …look at you and your new blog! Love it Nancy! Love the design of your card and the dies you used for MIM. I always see something beautiful when I come to your place. Love the stripes on the blog too!

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  11. Great ideas and love all the colors you used.

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  12. Oh, this looks fabulous! Wonderful job with the challenge, Nancy!

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  13. Beautiful card. So fun and cheerful. Love it. - Irma

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  14. I love everything about this card! Your cover plate idea and your over-all card design, fantastic!

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  15. a great design for both challenges! love the cover plate you created!

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  16. Nancy, this is such a great choice for dies to use for the MIM cover plate challenge and the Blog Hop too.
    Great design, just beautiful!

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  17. Fabulous card -love your style Nancy

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  18. Gorgeous card Nancy!!! Love the wonderful colors :)

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  19. Oh my! This is just the most delightful, happy card! Seeing this really makes me wish I'd gotten those stamps and dies- it's so perfect!

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  20. oh, this is awesome!!! love how you use the dies for the MIM challenge...they are perfect!!! you've struck a chord in my mind!! great job!!

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  21. what a fabulous take on both challenges!! beautiful card!

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  22. Nancy, this is simply BEAUTIFUL! I love the design & the pretty colors.

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  23. So bright and beautiful, love it!!

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  24. Wow, two challenges with one card. So beautifully done.

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  25. Great card. Itsn't it great when you know immediately what materials you want to use. Love the squins for the center of those flowers.

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  26. This is so beautiful, Nancy. Such a gorgeous, vibrant color combos.

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  27. Oh! I knew this set should have been in my last order! It made such a cute card, and I love your fun cheery colors!
    Wonderful!

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  28. isnt that Be Happy the best? (that and Just Smile are making me be happy and smile! LOL) I love this card for a few reasons - the colors, the shine, that clump of flowers and those vertical strips! love those!

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  29. Nancy, this card makes me so happy! Love the cheerful colors (and this stamp set is now on my wishlist!). Great job!

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  30. Just beautiful--and brilliant. You are inspiring me to watch that MIM video. And, darn, why didn't I get those stamps.

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  31. I always love to visit your blog Nancy. This card is stunning! Your choice of dies and colors really came together on this one...

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  32. Gorgeous card, the border backgrounds are fab :-)

    Beth xx

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  33. LOVE LOVE LOVE this cheerful colorful happy card!!! :)
    Happy Hopping!!
    Have a GREAT day!!

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  34. What a fun theme! Who doesn't like glossy, shiny, sparkly things? Your eye for color never ceases to amaze me

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  35. What a beautiful card!! Love all the color and the MIM technique is fabulous!!

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  36. Bold and beautiful! I love the colors!!

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