Monday 1 February 2016

House of Cards February 2016 Technique Challenge

Welcome to February. It's time for a new challenge at House of Cards 

This month it's a technique challenge



This was a definite challenge for me. The only cards that I have ever created have been either square or rectangle.

Since it's February, I thought that I'd try a heart-shaped card.



I cut out two hearts from 100 lb cardstock using this Memory Box die


The sentiment is from Paper Smooches Word Salad. I added a variety of flowers from the STAMPlorations Frames and Flowers stamp set.

To adhere the two heart pieces together, I used a score board to score a horizontal line, approximately 0.5 inches from the top of the heart. I applied the adhesive to this small area and adhered the "top" piece to it for a top opening card.

I tried a circle card (I was on a roll - ha ha!)






The sentiment is from Simon Says STAMP - big scripty greetings.  The stencil is also Simon Says STAMP - swirls and dots. The inks are distress inks (spiced marmalade, picked raspberry, twisted citron and peacock feathers). Same procedure to attach the two circles - scored horizontal line, add adhesive and adhere two circles together.

Come join us at House of Cards - what shape will you use?

Thanks for visiting
sue

12 comments:

  1. Beautiful cards, perfect for our challenge. So far I seem to be the only one who struggled with it! Karen x

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  2. Sue, these are both gorgeous creations! I adore the lovely rainbow of colors and your amazing stamping and stenciling! Fabulout work, friend! Sending HUGS! :) Mynn xx

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  3. You were indeed on a roll--both are fab!

    Toni
    HOC DT Teamie

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  4. Great "mod" cards, they are popular right now. Great colors. Donna HOC teammate

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  5. Love the colors in your gorgeous cards! You were on a roll!
    Take care!
    Michele, HOC teamie

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  6. Great colors on your fun shaped cards!

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  7. Fun and beautiful cards!
    Tina HOC teamie

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  8. These are so pretty! Love the colors! They are so sweet! :) Big Hugs! -Katy HOC teammate :)

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  9. Beautiful! I love the colors and shapes! jane hoc teamie

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  10. Sweet cards you have made for this challenge.

    (✿*‿*) Ma (Merethe)
    Teamie HOC
    http://majaapia.blogspot.no/

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  11. How fun is this heart card!! Great shape and colors!! I don't think I know what color is because it is so 'blah' here in Michigan.. Thank you so much for sharing your splash of color!! I really needed it!!
    Cyber Hugs,
    Shawna HOC Teamie

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