Monday, January 17, 2011

Show Us Your Polka Dots!!!

Can it be Monday again?  Where does the time go?  Another week has flashed by and it's time for another marvelous Monday post for Simon Says Stamp and Show...Us Your Polka Dots.  Yes, that's right!  This challenge is dotty - polka dotty I mean.  It should have been a fun little easy peasy challenge for me, but nooooo.  I always have to over think and overdo my art work.  So after fretting all week about what to do, on Saturday I got down to business...but wasn't happy with the way things were going.  I started about 3 different ways to do the challenge, but ended up jettisoning all of them!  I finally settled on this black and white polka dots DP and went from there.  In the end, I really like what came of all the struggle, but it is different and I am interested in what you think.  So please be candid - if I just need to stick to my girly shabby style, it's okay to tell me so!


On the polka dotted front panel, I used stamps from the Tim Holtz Mini Classics set and for the sentiment inside, stamps from the Urban Grunge collection were used. Silver metal pieces accent the front panel, cut from Ten Seconds Studio Metal using the Spellbinders Fleur de Lis die.


♥Linda Elbourne, DT Coordinator - A Crafting Journey
♥ Dan - My Crafty Life
♥ Lynne Forsythe - The Next Best Thing
♥ Nancy Crissinger - What's Next???
♥ Nancy Wethington - Art From the Heart
♥ Terry Weitsma-Girbes - Terry's Cards & Creativity
♥ Kim Costello - Paperbabe


Thanks again for stopping by!  Hope to see you over at Simon Says Stamp and Show with your dotty creation!  Our awesome sponsor, Simon Says Stamp, is offering a $25 gift certificate to the lucky random winner of this challenge - go for it!!



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19 comments:

  1. Suzi MacJanuary 17, 2011 at 1:56 AM

    Stunning card Linda, love the colour, and that ribbon really stand out beautifully. Such a beautiful card.
    Hugs
    Suzi x

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  2. Yvonne HaganeJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:18 AM

    Oh WOW this is stunning! The black, white and red looks absolutely elegant together. Really eye-catching! Just beautiful.

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  3. Isabelle NorrisJanuary 17, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Beautiful Artwork !!!
    isa

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  4. MiriamJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:29 PM

    I love your style mixed with Tim Holtz's products! Stunning!

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  5. AnonymousJanuary 17, 2011 at 12:33 PM

    I love it Linda ! The colour combo is really striking and combined with the grungy style, it's gorgeous. Sue C x

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  6. Beverly GJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:11 PM

    First off, love the new look of your blog. Second, your card is very dramatic, no reason to stick with just one style all the time, it's great to mix things up.

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  7. NettyJanuary 17, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Terrific card Linda and such a great design. Have a good week. Annette x

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  8. LoriJanuary 17, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Yes, but it's so evident that you take the time and pay attention to detail on your projects, it really shows in the end result. This is fantastic! While I realized it was a step out of your comfort zone, it is just a stunning piece, Linda. The color combo is one of my favorites, can't go wrong with red, black and white. We all need to push ourselves in a different direction once and a while!

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  9. SianJanuary 18, 2011 at 5:53 PM

    Gorgeous card, love the bold colours and the way you've added the ribbon.
    hugs

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  10. email: Steph@SimonSaysStamp.comJanuary 18, 2011 at 6:33 PM

    Wow! Linda this is beautiful...I really love how the red ribbon POPS against the black and white palette.

    *mwah*
    Steph
    Simon Says Stamp

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  11. The Wired AngelJanuary 18, 2011 at 8:56 PM

    This card is stunning, Linda.. I love this color combo. Fab job. Hugs, Peggy x

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  12. Stef PerryJanuary 18, 2011 at 11:09 PM

    Well, you had me with the Tim Holtz stamps (one of my favs) but the entire card is gorgeous! I love the gatefold style with the ribbon holding it closed.

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  13. marshaJanuary 19, 2011 at 9:21 AM

    Linda, WOW! This is just stunning, I am always in awe of your creations!. I love the black, white and red and the inside of your card just blows me away! Hope all is well with you!
    Hugs,
    Marsha

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  14. WordbirdJanuary 19, 2011 at 7:58 PM

    Wowee Linda! Who knew polka dots could be so very elegant! I totally love the black, white and red...very striking. Beautiful work. ;D

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  15. NeilJanuary 20, 2011 at 9:38 AM

    One word : STUNNING ! I love everything about this card, it may be different to your usual style but the high quality is there.

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  16. UnknownJanuary 20, 2011 at 6:09 PM

    WOW.. These colors go so well together.. I Love It..

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  17. JustineJanuary 20, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    I think you are over thinking the color combo Linda. I love this but for me, the inside is super fun! Great work, I can't wait to join in on the dotty fun

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  18. SianJanuary 21, 2011 at 6:32 PM

    Hi Linda
    I've a little something on my blog, I hope you'll except it?!

    Have a lovely weekend
    big hugs

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  19. JenJanuary 21, 2011 at 10:31 PM

    Love the red/black/white combo in your card! SO BEAUTIFUL!!!

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