Hello friends! I'm back so soon because there's not a chance that I was going to miss playing along in the first of the brand new Word Power challenges from Darlene and Diane -- the same crafty duo who brings us Double D and 7 other challenges. That makes 9 challenges altogether! Wow!
The idea is to make the sentiment the focus of the card, whether a phrase or just one word. I generally use an image as the focal point so I wasn't sure how this would go for me, but in the end I like how it worked out. I happily played with several of my crafty toys, and they're all there just to support the large sentiment which is clearly the star of the show. Very fun!
That's designer paper behind the leafy background, and the polka dot flowers are cut from the same paper pad. I added punched flowers and white gems to their centers. The Penny Black sentiment was stamped in Versamark and embossed in black. I edged the scalloped mat with a darker blue Copic so it would stand out from the background.
I have a goal to play in all nine of Darlene and Diane's challenges this month. That's two down, seven to go. I looked at my archives and that's a lot of cards for me. We'll see how it goes. Short term goals are best for me.
I hope to see you again soon!
That's quite a challenge you are setting yourself this month. You are clearly back in the swing of making. I shall look forward to seeing all those makes. I do love this sentiment, how true. It is how we should all look at it. Your little polka dot flowers really help bring it to focus and they are so cute. The touch of darker blue highlights the inner frame brilliantly. Clever old you xx
ReplyDeleteLove the sentiment and beautiful die-cut background.
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What a great challenge!! I'm going to have to look through my sentiments and see what I come up with. I love yours centered in the beautiful die with the pretty DSP and polka dot flowers! Have a great weekend. WE are suppose to get a lot of snow so maybe I'll get some crafting time!
ReplyDeletewell done. that work and is very striking. Have a great day
ReplyDeleteI have this stamp and have never used it so I'm so thankful for the inspiration! I LOVE how you've framed it! Darlene and Diane are amazing and so is your card!
ReplyDeleteStunning design and love that stamp too.. gorgeous entry for the new challenge, about to get one done xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful! I do love this sentiment. Now I'm thinking I must play with this challenge!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Leslie, love this sentiment and how you framed it. Lovely colours, and love the polka dot florals! I very seldom use large sentiments on my card fronts, but I think you have inspired me to do so. Thanks for the inspiration, have a wonderful day!
ReplyDeleteWow, what a beautiful and brilliantly created card!! It is exactly the kind of card we are looking for!! I certainly am one that hope you make your goal this month, you should as doesn't January seem like the longest month of the year? It does to me anyhow and I get lots done in my craft room, too cold to do anything else!! Thanks for helping us promote our new and crazy adventure, this one was all Dar's idea, the last 8 were all (gulp) mine!!
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous card, Leslie, from the background papers, layers, gorgeous leafy die cut, and fun sentiment! I concur - Darlene and Diane are incredible at making fun challenges, and playing in a ton of others, not to mention how they join other people's DTs as well. How do they do it? They are definitely gifts to the global on-line crafting community. Thanks for sharing you awesome card, and about the new challenge! xx
ReplyDeleteThat's a great sentiment. I love how you showcased it with the beautiful die frame. The flowers really add some flavor to the card. So pretty.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beauty! I love the die cut and the sentiment is lovely as well.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful card, Leslie! Great sentiment and perfect for the challenge. Oh my - nine challenges in a month! That's a lot!
ReplyDeleteI love that big bold sentiment, Leslie!! and you've framed it beautifully! I think that will be the key to 'bring it all home' so to speak with the sentiment being the star of the show!
ReplyDeleteI'm hoping to play along, too - maybe not all of them, but I'll try to follow your lead!
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Fabulous card for the first challenge. That is an amazing sentiment and the perfect one for the challenge. I love how you framed it too. You have quite the goal to do a card for each of the 9, challenges, but I think you will make it. Hugs!
ReplyDeleteOh sweet friend ... this is AWESOME and just perfect for our new challenge! That sentiment is fabulous (I'll have to go in search of)! LOVE how you've showcased it and your little polka dot flowers are the perfect finishing touch! I am SO GLAD you've helped us launch our newest challenge adventure and can't thank you enough for helping us to 'spread the word'!
ReplyDeleteOMG how awesome would that be to have you create a card for each of our challenges this month! CAN'T WAIT to see!! Your creations are always inspiring! HUGS and HAPPY CRAFTING!!!
Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
Darlene
DAR’S CRAFTY CREATIONS
Co-Owner … Can You Handle the Pressure, Double D, Four Seasons, Peace On Earth,Stencil Fun, Simply Clean & Simple, Two Old Bats, Triple B, Word Power
Your big bold sentiment is front, center and fabulous! It's even better topped off with those sweet polka dot blooms. Terrific card, Leslie!
ReplyDeleteYou definitely made the sentiment the star of the show Leslie, and what a perfect sentiment it is too! Loving the subtle but amazing detail all around that sentiment too...lovely, lovely card my friend! And good luck playing in all the challenges this month...I'll be rooting for ya!! Hugs. :0)
ReplyDeleteI do like the sentiment, the framing is so pretty and like your fun flowers to go with it! Good luck getting the others done
ReplyDeleteYou have me inspired, Leslie...your Sentiment Double D Challenge using your beautiful sentiment, die cut framing, sweet die cut flowers and DP background perfectly frame your outstanding sentiment, my friend. I am going to really try to play in this new challenge. Love and Hugs..Nancy
ReplyDeleteBeautifully done. I love the idea of this challenge.
ReplyDeleteThis is so stunning, Leslie! The soft colors and the black embossed sentiment look amazing. And, I just love that sentiment stamp. So great to see you share at the new Word Power Challenge Blog!
ReplyDeleteThis is so pretty Leslie! I have this sentiment set! I've used it a few times now! I think finding the perfect sentiment to use for family and friends to be challenging and this one is a good one! I love how you framed it too!
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