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Monday, January 13, 2014

A Freshly Made Laughing Lola Valentine

 
 
 
 Here is another Valentine using less than conventional colors.  This one is based on this Freshly Made Sketch :


Laughing Lola is such a fun paper to play with!  I sponged the edges of the plaid paper with Black to make it pop even more.  Then I replaced the clear sparkle in the Base and Bling Floral Accent with one from a long retired Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop On the Go and threw in a few extra sparkles while I was at it.  The sentiment comes from a Christmas stamp set, "Scandinavian Wishes."  Why let the original intention of a stamp limit your use of it?    Here is the inside: 




Thank you for stopping by!  Until next time, Hansi

Materials used, all Close to My Heart unless otherwise noted:
Paper:  Laughing Lola, Laughing Lola Purple and White Daisy cardstock, Gray Glitter Paper
Ink:  Black
Stamp:  Scandinavian Wishes (retired)
Embellishments:  Base and Bling Floral Accent (to be retired January 31), Sparkles from the Avonlea Cardmaking Workshop on the Go (retired)
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7 comments:

  1. Amie Kiger (Kigz) January 13, 2014 at 12:28 PM

    Love all the details from the bling to the matting! That heart is totally cute in plaid. Just saw it over at FMS when I linked up. I was way last minute! ;)

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    1. Hansi BrittainJanuary 13, 2014 at 1:58 PM

      Thank you! I hope you noticed the bit of glitter paper. You have inspired me to use it more, and I always think of you when I do. Plaid is a little out of my comfort zone, but it helps that the colors in Laughing Lola are so fun. Last minute? Join the crowd! I posted this around noon EST.

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  2. Hansi BrittainJanuary 13, 2014 at 1:25 PM

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  3. BeverleyJanuary 13, 2014 at 4:04 PM

    LOVE the gingham heart - stunning! Such a wonderful and striking design which caught my eye in the FMS gallery. Hugs Bev x

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  4. Amy OJanuary 13, 2014 at 5:24 PM

    What a lovely plaid heart! I love the sweet flower with it. Thanks for joining us at Freshly Made Sketches this week!

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  5. Jen TimkoJanuary 13, 2014 at 9:15 PM

    Such a wonderful combination of textures..the plaid and the touch of glitter are wonderful! Glad to see you this week at FMS!

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  6. Sheila BennettJanuary 14, 2014 at 1:15 AM

    That plaid is my very favorite paper. :)

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