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Tuesday, October 25, 2011

LIM: Polka Dots!!!

Well, I just have to say that the challenge over at Less Is More this week makes me so very happy!!! The challenge is to make a CAS style card featuring polka dots!!! Good gravy do polka dots make me smile! They brighten my day! I love them!

Yes. I tend to be over enthusiastic about crafting. It's NOT a problem. And I won't be working on it in the near future! ;D

So, being so close to Halloween, I figured that pumpkins were in order! And what is cuter than a polka dot pumpkin?! Now, while making these cards, I came to TRULY understand that less really IS more! You'll see what I mean in a bit...

Here's my first card~

Yeah. It's ok, but that's about all. Adding those swirly leaves kinda ruined the card in my opinion. And the sentiment just makes the bottom look kinda cluttered...

So, I decided to use the same pumpkin and try again! It worked out marvelously this time!!!

Here's the second one~
Oh, so much better! The placement is better! This card made me MUCH happier than the first! And, see! Less IS more! :) I outlined each pumpkin and the leaves with a clear glitter gel pen, but I couldn't get a very good picture of it...take it on faith, please! ;D

Thanks for stopping by to take a peek! I appreciate your continued support of my crafts! I really hope that you are inspired to play along with us at LIM! It's totally fun! Happy stamping! :)

15 comments:

  1. Two great cards, but wow, that second one ever packs a punch! Great CAS designs!

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  2. Fabulous card, Mynnette. I do love the second one. It's a great polka dot pumpkin! Ann

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  3. Love it! Dotty pumpkin - simply lovely!

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  4. Beautiful card, simple and sweet x x

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  5. Two great cards Mynnette but the 2nd one is beautifully placed!
    Val x

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  6. A couple of great cards Mynnette but the second one is definitely the best.

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  7. Great cards Mynnette, I agree that the second one is simply super!
    I love polka dots too!
    Thanks so much
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  8. Oh, I love polka dots and recently did a polka dot pumpkin card...just think they are the cutest. Your cards are both great.

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  9. Hello
    this is a super card ...love it ....
    Hugs sylvie
    thanks for comments on my cards
    xx

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  10. Your totally right, the second card is just brilliant :)
    Jenny x

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  11. Hi Mynette

    Great cards - I think my fav is the 2nd one and agree with your own self-critique! Sometimes we just know when something is not quite right. Love the spotty pumpkin.

    Thanks for your comments on my blog too.

    Take care

    Tina

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  12. Yep, both cards are sweet (and I LOVE that pumpkin!) but card #2 is my FAV!

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  13. Hi Mynette! I love your blog and have a few blog awards for you. Stop on over when you get a chance!

    Susan
    cricutandgrasshopper.blogspot.com

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  14. Thank you, ladies! :) Susan, on my way! ;D

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Thank you so much for commenting--your sweet words make my day! :) {{{HUGS}}} and happy stamping!

Mynn xx