Sunday, March 1, 2015

House of Cards: Use Enamel Dots


Well hello there, friends!  Guess what?!  It's time for another monthly challenge at House of Cards!  This month, we're focusing on anything that you create...using enamel dots as an embellishment!


I adore enamel dots. I know that it's probably a "fad", but I think this is one that I'll keep using even if it stops being popular!  I own SO MANY enamel dots and shapes that I went a little bit crazy on my card for this month...take a peek...


I started this card by stamping a bunch of circles from the Be Happy stamp set from Paper Sweeties.  I used a variety of colors--Memento Tuxedo Black, Smoky Slate, Melon Mambo, Tempting Turquoise, and Summer Sun.  I then placed a bunch of enamel dots over the stamped circles.  The green dots are by Teresa Collins and the other colors are from My Mind's Eye.


I then stamped a sentiment from the Hello Friend stamp set in Lucky Limeade ink and punched it out.  I added a couple more My Mind's Eye enamel dots and popped it up onto the card with dimensional foam.


I LOVE the way this turned out!  I had a scary moment where I thought I had gone overboard with the stamped circles, but I fixed it.  Whew!  Crisis averted! ;)  What are you thinking?  Do you like the way this turned out?  Please leave me a comment to let me know!

That's it for me for now!  Thank you so much for stopping by to take a peek at my card!  I hope you come and join us at House of Cards--I can't wait to see your creation!  Make sure to check out all the amazing cards from the other DT gals as well--they are all so very talented!  HUGS and happy stamping to you all! :)

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22 comments:

Monika Reeck said...

Mynn I love all the enamel dots and the color on your card and fit so great with that circle stamp..I have only maybe 10 enamel dots now because I was order it ...I did never use it before and now I think I want to buy it more or I will follow Lillian who show us the technique...thanks for all you managed Mynn..love you
hugs, Monika (DT member :) )

KarinsArtScrap said...

this is a fab card in great colours, just beautiful Mynn
Gr Karin

Cornelia (fun stamping) said...

Love, love, love your card, Mynn! Those colorful circles and all those dots - just fabulous! Have a great Sunday!

Merethe A said...

Hi Mynn.
This is the type of cards that make you smile of all those happy colors.
Dt HOC Merethe

Unknown said...

Such a fun card Mynn, I love the colour combo.
Lorry :o) xx

Donna said...

Mynn, this is fabulous, so bright and cheery, great use of the enamel dots, Donna T, DT buddy

Taunya Butler said...

This turned out SO AWESOME - I love the colors and I love how many enamel dots you used!! I will be joining up with this challenge for sure - since I adore enamel dots!!! Such a way cool and clever card and way to go for matching colors and dots so well together!!! Hope you are having a delightful day!!

Judy V said...

Mynn, I love, love, love all the circles on your card and the enamel dots add so much!

Lisa Elton said...

Amazing movement on this Mynn, what a FUN card!! Keep those enamel dots coming, they look great!

Petra Swart said...

Oh, what a super fun and cute card, Mynn!!!! Those enamel dots are so pretty!!!! (Oh, I love enamel dots, but they are not available in George and when we went to Cape Town during the Dec holidays I could not believe how much it costs over there!!! Unbelieveably expensive - had to accept that I'll have to make cards without them!!! :( )
Love all the stamped circles in the cheerful colours!!! The small black frame around everything is just perfect to make it a lovely picture!!! Love it, Mynn!!!

Tammy said...

Oh what a bright, fun card Mynn! I love the circle design and all of the fabulous enamel dots! Have a great week!
Hugs, Tammy

Graciellie Design said...

Mynn your card is so gorgeous! The way you used the enamel dots is so clever and superb!!! Lisa did a wonderful job with her design too! Also the video is very inspiring and the DIY technique is awesome! Hugs, Gracie.

Anne Bente said...

wawwww så super flot ♥

10000 tak for at du deltager på Card and scraps udfordring.

knuzzzz ♥

Anonymous said...

i love how this turned out mynn! the circles are fabulous in their bright colours and overlapping pattern and the enamel dots are such a shiny and bright embellishment.

majsan said...

How fun and creative ! Loved all the bright colors .
Thanks for sharing at Card and Scrap !
Good luck , Maria

sue t. said...

What a totally cool card! Love how you used your dots!!

Jinny Newlin said...

This is such a stunning design, Mynn, and a gorgeous use of enamel dots! Love it to bits!

Jerrie said...

Mynn, this is so cool.

Katy said...

This is so pretty! I love all of the colors and enamel dots! :) Hugs--Katy HOC Teammate :)

Lilian said...

Mynn, your card is so fun! All the circles and dots! Love it!
Thank you for all the lovely comments you leave me! =)
Lilian

Michele K. Henderson said...

Mynn, I just LOVE this card! Its so colorful and fun! Those enamel dots bring it all together in a beautiful way! Great project!
Take Care,
Michele, HOC teamie

Anonymous said...

Wowzers! Love this! TFS with us at OCS.