It's holiday time again for me ... with school closed for the two week Easter holiday, there is plenty of time for family and crafting (and the odd bit of housework!).
To start the proceedings I have a card for this week's challenge at "Less is More" - the theme this week is 'Polka Dots'. The only polka dots I could find in my stash were (in my head) Christmas colours so what kind of card could I make? A Christmas card? No! Although I promised myself not to leave my Christmas cards until the last minute I just wasn't in the mood for Christmas! So with polka dot paper that wasn't inspiring the only option left was to create my own polka dots! This is not something I would recommend if you need a card in a hurry!!
First I created a panel using alcohol inks and Yupo paper and left it to dry. Then taking a regular hole punch I created loads of dots! I marked out a card panel and adhered the dots one by one to create the pattern and left it to dry! I added a strip of the waste down the edge of the card, stamped a sentiment and added the dotty panel to the card base using foam adhesive.
Enjoy!
BLIMEY, that's labour intensive!! But SOOOOOO worth it as it looks GREAT
ReplyDeleteKathyk
Great card! Storm Katie has wreaked havoc with my large garden pots so I can totally sympathise. I'm on holiday too - Yay, two weeks of crafting time, Jo x
ReplyDeleteVery clever idea...but as you say takes a time! What a striking result though and great for a male card.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card from you (again!). I love how you've created the polka dots and I think the whole design is very impactful and looks fantastic!
ReplyDeleteThe effort has been worth it, great and very original card !!
ReplyDeleteOMG Elaine what a labour of love! Awesome card and so effective!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much for joining us this week and Happy Easter.
Anne
"Less is More"
This is amazing, Elaine - I can't believe you created such a perfect alignment by hand! The rich colours of the dots look fab and give a graphic edge to your design. I hope you enjoy your easter break! Thank you for joining us at Less Is More :)
ReplyDeleteThis is very clever Elaine but it must have taken sooooooo long to make! And you lined them up perfectly too!
ReplyDeleteThis is so exceptional, Elaine! What a lot of work you went into for this unique and awesome design!! Hugs, Darnell
ReplyDeleteWow! That is a amazing amount of work but the result is stunning Elaine! Sorry I've taken a few days to pop over but I've had wifi issues on my holiday in England. Thanks for sharing this with us at Less is more.
ReplyDeleteSharon xx
Oh my Elaine, this must have taken you ages. It looks fantabulous!
ReplyDeleteThanks so much
Chrissie
"Less is More"