Tuesday, January 5, 2010

Embellish Hearts Color Challenge 2 and Cards for St. Jude

I told you I really enjoyed the color combo challenge over at Embellish Magazine, so I decided to do another card. I also really wanted to send Winter some cards for her Cards for St. Jude project and this one fit the bill for both. I plan to make some more "childish" valentines as well, but just in case I run out of time, at least I'll have this one and I think it would work well for a teenager.

Oh, and this was my very first time using my Cricut Expression, and let me just tell you...I AM IN LOVE! Ok, maybe in love is strong, no...it's just right! I am in love with that thing. That beautiful little magical machine. In love I tell ya.

I used the Cricut to cut out the text and the hearts. Then I sat and cut some Stampin' Dimensionals into itty-bitty little pieces to pop the letters. Wow...for such a simple design, this one took FOR-EV-ER. LOL, but it was worth it. I added the "wishes" sentiment from PTI's Giga Guide Lines set, a little faux stitching, a button, and finally...done. ;o)

Be sure to keep stopping by, I have some very BIG news to share with you guys shortly. And in honor of my big news, I will be doing some give-aways leading up to the announcement.

Speaking of big news...did you see that Courtney over at Practicing Creativity will be releasing her very first stamp set tonight?! It's a gorgeous set and definitely worth checking out. Good Luck Courtney!

20 comments:

  1. WOW! Love the tone-on-tone design! Thanks so much for taking on an Embellish challenge!

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  2. LOVE what you've done with your Cricut! So glad you joined in (again!) on the Embellish challenge!

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  3. WOW! This is SO pretty! I love it and so will a child at St. Judes! Thank you so much for your support and I can't wait to hear your BIG news! :)

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  4. Hi Dawn! I love this card! So pretty!!
    And thanks for stopping by my blog and leave me the sweetest comment! You are a huge inspiration to me and I feel so honored that you like my cards :) It's nice to meet you!

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  5. Very cute, luv yer blog, came by way of Embellish mag, congrats on yer cricut expression! Will be a reg visitor! luv the hearts with the faux-stitching!

    Clouds :D

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  6. Love it, CAS perfection!!! You lucky girl with your Cricut! Really looking forward to your BIG news!

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  7. beautiful card, dawn-love the popped up letters!

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  8. Hey girl thanks so much for the shout out! And I love love love this card so cute. Can't wait to hear your big announcement ;).

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  9. love the letters!! Very cool :) I'm busy making cards for the Kids too :) This is so fun!!

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  10. yea, lovin it!!
    so how about the weather here in florida? its freezing!!

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  11. SO pretty! Thank you again for participating in the Embellish Color Challenge with Hearts!

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  12. Oooo--this is so great. Love that tone on tone--a lot of work, but well worth it indeed! I'll have to try this with my Cricut. To be honest, I haven't used it a lot for Card-making; perhaps now I'll have to start ;)

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  13. This card is great, Dawn. I haven't gone over to the "Cricut Side" of crafting yet, but I sure get tempted seeing beautiful creations like your's.

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  14. your card is outstanding!!! I love the tone on tone look. Great job on the challenge and congrats in advance on your big news, whatever it is!

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  15. I have no words!!! This is simply FABULOUS!

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  16. Love this!! You rocked this one for sure! Hugs!

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  17. WOW You are so talent , Dawn ! Your cards are so gorgeous :)
    I have to visit your blog again, definitely ♥

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