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The card is quite basic and had plenty of room for embellishment. However, I followed my rules about editing (Point #10), focusing on a couple simple corner accents. TIP: Using a 1 1/4" square punch, I snapped out a So Saffron Textured square. It was cut it in half (creating two triangles) and cut it in half again (two smaller triangles). Add a couple brads (Hodgepodge Hardware Pewter) and Voil?, I have fulfilled the "jazz" factor. I used Pop-Up Glue Dots to add some 3-D and adhere the finished sentiment. TIP: The Glue Dots are a larger and more flexible than my beloved Stampin' Dimensionals. This makes them a good choice for a large area or "absorbing" the brads on the backside so they don't show through.
Cutting precise mats and layering takes time. I opted to grab Chocolate Chip and Tangerine Tango Textured card stock and left them as geometric blocks. Instant oomph and fewer layers (Point #8).
Hugs and Pretties . . . Mary
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Fantastic Card Mary.
These cards are gorgeous, and I love how you get into detail of the making of them.
I would never have guessed this to be a 911 card! Great job, Mary!
Thanks so much Mary for sharing these “911” cards in 10 minutes or less. I find myself getting caught up in all the extra’s that I forget the simple basics and get a bit stressed. Love the male card! I can’t wait for your blog on taking photos of cards!!! Michelle 🙂
Thanks, again, Mary! These 911 cards are great inspiration for me – I think many of my camp projects are too complicated and time-consuming. Time to come back down a little.
Oh I really like Sentiment cards. So many people I know struggle with writing. They have difficulty putting their thoughts into words. So it’s very important what the card says, not just what it looks like. This is a perfect layout that is going into my favs specifically for this use.
Thanks for sharing!
mary…I love this card. And I love the apple card. And I am just glad to have survived the hurricane…so I LOVE being able to view your blog.
Oh… i really would give anything to have that new punch/stamp set.
I like the corners. No fu-fu, nice and masculine. I need to make some like that for the men in my life. Thanks for the idea.
I REALLY like this card! The color combo, the geometric design, the simplicity and the corners on your sentiment are just nifty!!
I love this card. The colour combo and layout are awesome.
I really like this one Mary! I love the color combination and the simplicity of it. It’s got character!
This card is awesome!!! I really really love it. The colors, the LO, everything is perfect.
Thanks for sharing your ideas.
God bless
Giovana