Saturday, January 30, 2010

Compose a Card with Becky Oehlers

Since I became involved with the Papertrey Peeps, I've wanted to try my hand at some other challenges to get ready for their big kickoff, February 1. Becky Oehlers issued this one on her blog.

This seemed within my ability and I had most of the supplies. So today after the housework was done and several loads of laundry out of the way, I grabbed some time to create. This was super easy because Becky had picked out the colors and given all the measurements for cutting. However, the only heart punch I own is an old, small, primitive style from about eight years ago. So I tried my hand at making a flower ( a la Dawn McVey) and used six of the hearts as petals in the center. Most everything else was as described.



Supplies
Cardstock: PTI Kraft, Vintage Cream, and Melon Berry
Stamps: Background Basics Hearts, Polka Dot Basics, Sign Language
Ink: PTI Melon Berry and True Black
Button: PTI Vintage Holiday Mix (it doesn't match, but it blends)
Twine: PTI Rustic Cream
Ribbon: American Crafts Valentine Cherry Cordial
Punches: heart unknown, Martha Stewart Tag
Mini pop dots

Thanks for dropping by.

16 comments:

Heather P. said...

This is SO pretty!!

Terri said...

Nice job! Glad to see you stamping again!

Sherry said...

Very, very pretty!

Sharron said...

Very Pretty--love your flower!

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Beautifully done!

Diane Jaquay said...

So pretty!

Heidi said...

Beautiful! I really like your take on the challenge and your flower is lovely!

Shirlann said...

Cute card! I'm looking forward to more of Becky's challenges!

Quilter422 said...

great use for a heart punch! and look at that perfect bow - i'm bow challenged and i always admire someone who can make bows that don't look like kindergarten efforts (like mine).

@JoyceCasaldi said...

Love the little hearts in the flower, great idea!

Aimes said...

OK why can I not get my Mojo around this when I'm seeing awesome examples such as this?! I love it!
x

Nerina said...

I love your take on the challenge! The flower is gorgeous with those hearts - and so are your colour and pattern choices!

Rhonda said...

Oh Linda! That heart punch is just perfect for the flower. Very creative.

Marinette-Scraptherapie said...

splendide, un grand bravo

Lori said...

Oh Linda this is fantastic!!!! Love your flower!!

Cammie said...

Linda, great take on the challenge! Your hearts on the flower are perfect!