It definitely works a lot easier to use a larger and wider word die cut, but I chose to use one of the medium size word dies from the BIG HUGS set.
After stamping my image from What The Doodle: Tea Time I diecut the "hugs" from the center of the tea cup, popped it out and colored it using some of my Copic markers. I tried to use colors that somewhat matched my good china (that I never hardly use anymore...sigh), and then used it as one of my props when taking my photographs...trying to be a little more intentional about my photography after reading Lexi's tips and tricks post the other day! Because I was aiming for more of a CAS card, I used a Gina Marie Designs die to diecut around the tea cup for a little more interest, and then added the sentiments on the top and bottom of the card.
I matted my card to a layer of Raspberry Fizz cs and then mounted to a white card base. I finished off the card with a few iridescent sequins and some baker's twine.
There is still plenty of time to play along with this challenge, so check out Betsy's lovely card and video right HERE.
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I love your teacup! The card turned out very cute!
ReplyDeleteThis is fantastic, Marcia! Love how you colored the word die, too! Great design!
ReplyDeletegreat inlaid die cut and love that teacup.
ReplyDeleteThis is as sweet as can be Marcia! I just posted my card and we used the same "hugs" die. Great minds...... Love that sweet teacup!
ReplyDeleteYour card looks so sweet with pinks and black with a pop of a few bright colors. I can see using a less busy background works much better with this technique.
ReplyDeleteAnother gorgeous tea cup with the pretty flower design! Love the colors of the die cut and how well they play with the tea cup!
ReplyDeleteOooh that doodled tea cup is perfect for this technique especially with your pretty HUGS! Love it!
ReplyDeleteThis is so super sweet and the perfect! a hug in a cup : ) what could be better.
ReplyDeleteYup, love that tea cup (one that I missed adding to my stash)! Love that you colored in the little flowers in the center besides the diecut “hugs.” Perfect card for Mother’s Day!??
ReplyDeleteOh it's beautiful! I love the inlaid die...
ReplyDeleteMarcia, this is sooo pretty! I love your take on Betsy's challenge! Also, big thank you for the visits to my blog and the sweet words! I appreciate it so much :)
ReplyDeleteThe teacup worked great for this technique, and love how much it resembles your beautiful China, Marcia. What a sweet card to send to some lucky recipient!
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