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Friday, 29 May 2020

A bit dotty

Hello crafting friends!

Just a quickie today as I suddenly had an idea - and those have been few and far between just lately! Come and see:


This one layer thank you card was first stamped with a bold sentiment from WPlus9's Hello and Thanks. I used a stamping platform for this so that I could stamp it several times and make it good and black, then without removing it, ink it up with versamark before heat embossing with clear embossing powder.


The dotty background stamp is an NBUS (Never Before Used Schtuff) called Halftone by Uniko which I bought it with an order a while ago, thinking it would make a lovely background for florals. Well, there's not a flower to be seen today! I just inked it up with Stampin' Up's Pool Party ink and stamped it off the edge of my card base at an angle. The card was finished with some enamel dots.

EDITED TO ADD AN AWARD
Delighted that this card was showcased at Less is More!
CHALLENGES
I've had dots on the brain this week as Less is More have a Going Dotty one layer card challenge, and Allsorts are celebrating pattern with a Gingham, Stripes and/or Dots challenge. I took my colours from this week's Color Throwdown challenge and I shall link up at Darnell's NBUS challenge too.


AND IN OTHER NEWS
We're gearing up for another lockdown birthday weekend here - woohoo! Sunshine has apparently been laid on and there'll be frolics out in the countryside followed by champagne in a rose-scented garden. Guests will be zooming in for dinner and we'll be having a Netflix party!

What do you have lined up for your weekend? Have fun and stay safe whatever you're up to.

Hugs,


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36 comments:

  1. Joanne James - The Crafty Owl29 May 2020 at 12:46

    Love this Vicky! CAS perfection and the ideal stamp for the dotty challenge! Enjoy the birthday celebrations - sounds like much fun to be had in the Hayes household this weekend!

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 17:17

      Thanks Joanne - we have to make our fun wherever we can these days!!

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  2. Karen M29 May 2020 at 12:52

    Fantastic card, Vicky! I love that stamp, the colour you've used alongside the black and the big, bold sentiment. Very simple but extremely effective. Definitely one for the boys! I might have to Case this one, if that's OK.

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 17:16

      Thanks for the compliment Karen - it's my pleasure!

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  3. LeAnne29 May 2020 at 14:05

    I LOVE your dotty creation! Looks great in the colors you chose! Have a lovely lockdwn birthday party---rain is in the forecast here in PA....nothing new, LOL! My lawn looks like a forest, but it will have to wait!

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 17:15

      Oooh, you could make a maze! Bet your nephews would love it!!

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  4. Kathyk29 May 2020 at 16:15

    This is just fabulous

    Kathyk

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 17:14

      Thanks Kathy - striking while the iron's hot!

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  5. brenda29 May 2020 at 16:54

    Your 'other news' made me smile Vivky and do have to to be imaginative with our planned activities. So you asked, tonight is our family zoom quiz - aka chat room and we're all drinking bubbles in support of Anysia and Sam whose wedding would have been tomorrow and because we would all have been together tonight doing just that (minus the quiz).

    Then Sunday is youngest son Alex's Birthday so he's done to planning, pizza in the pizza oven lunchtime and a bbq later on. And sunshine laid on as well and probably more bubbles.

    SO as you also seem to have a Birthday I hope your weekend is sunny and happy and also of course those bubbles.

    Great card by the way and so lovely to have you join us at Allsorts again.

    B x

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 17:14

      Sounds as if feasting and bubbles are the order of the weekend! Have a lovely one - I’m sure Anysia and Sam will appreciate the support of their families and hope Alex has a lovely birthday too. Thank goodness for Mother Nature laying on the sunshine. It will really help the celebrations x

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  6. Faith A at Daffodil Cards29 May 2020 at 18:41

    I actually do the black ink and emboss thingy, I'm so happy to do something you do Vicky. This is a wonderful card, love the background stamp and colour. Enjoy your party!
    Take care
    Faith x

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    1. Vicky Hayes29 May 2020 at 20:23

      Well I only do it because I get embossing powder all over the place despite using embossing buddies and everything! Thanks Faith. You take care too x

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  7. Cindy Major29 May 2020 at 18:50

    Such a cool design! Simple but very effective. Love the result :)

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  8. Diane29 May 2020 at 19:08

    Fantastic card design, Vicky!

    Hugs Diane

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  9. R's Rue29 May 2020 at 20:39

    Love it.

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  10. Viv29 May 2020 at 20:53

    Gorgeous card Vicki. x

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 May 2020 at 18:51

      Thanks Viv! Hope you're having a good weekend x

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  11. Kathleen29 May 2020 at 21:24

    Really super CAS card and a great choice of colour for the dots. Thank you for joining our Gingham, stripes and dots challenge at Allsorts.

    Kath x

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 May 2020 at 18:52

      Shout out to The Color Throwdown for that fun colour scheme :)

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  12. Claire30 May 2020 at 05:23

    Oh what a clever take on those challenges - an ingenious take on LIM...I love how you've used that background stamp on a slant. Thanks for popping by my blog - the notebook edge is actually a die from Stamplorations called Art Edges. Three in the pack so they're pretty useful!

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 May 2020 at 18:53

      I have a Stamplorations voucher so that is a great recommendation - thanks Claire!

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  13. Sarn30 May 2020 at 09:19

    This is SO striking and SO CAS . . . I absolutely ADORE it. You ARE the Queen of CAS.

    Have as perfect a birthday weekend as possible!

    Hugs, Sarn xxx

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 May 2020 at 18:54

      Bless you my lovely friend :) So pleased you like it. All going well so far - even spent time in the Craft Square Metre! xxx

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  14. Viv30 May 2020 at 13:12

    Loving your sweet dotty card Vicki, oooh that birthday celebration sounds fun too, can I join in lol ;) Viv xx

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    1. Vicky Hayes30 May 2020 at 18:55

      Thanks Viv. Yes, of course you can - everyone welcome! xx

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  15. Michelle W31 May 2020 at 07:40

    Love your dotty card Vicky! Thanks for joining us at Less is More and I hope you enjoy your celebrations.

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  16. Em Louise Fairley1 June 2020 at 13:50

    This is gorgeous! Belated birthday wishes for you xoxo

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  17. Vickie Z1 June 2020 at 22:52

    Sweet CAS card!! Love that dotty background! So happy you joined us at CTD!

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  18. Craft-E-Place2 June 2020 at 06:45

    Clean, crisp and stylish. Great design, fabulous card. Thanks for joining in with the challenge at "Less is More".

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I'd love to know what you think. Do leave me a comment - it always makes my day! Vicky x


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