Tuesday, March 29, 2011

Dot Spot Birthdays

I'm finally starting to feel a bit crafty after a nice Spring Break vacation.  Last week was spent catching up on real life duties.  I should have more time this week for creating and commenting on blogs.  Anyhow, when my mojo is in a slump I usually CASE some projects that I've bookmarked for inspiration.  It helps the creative juices flow again.

Joy is having a challenge on her blog about honoring someone in the crafty world that inspires you, so this was the perfect time to play along.  Thanks for the push Joy!

I remembered that I loved this card from Dawn McVey using Dot Spot.  I really need to use that set more often.  It's so fun and versatile.  So I quickly chose some colors and recreated Dawn's card.  I used the same layout as her card -- just changed the colors and sentiment panels.










All supplies from Papertrey Ink unless stated.

Stamps:  Dot Spot, Make a Wish additions (1st card sentiment panel), Birthday Basics (2nd card sentiment)
Paper:  White, Raspberry Fizz / New Leaf, Lemon Tart
Ink:  Raspberry Fizz, New Leaf, Sunflower (CTMH), black

10 comments:

Renee said...

Beautiful.
Love the colors...
really love that Happy Birthday banner!
Enjoy the rest of break!

Dana said...

SARA! WOW. Maybe taking a break is good for you, because your mojo is clearing in overtime!
These are really fabulous.

Sue Ann said...

Dot Spots make me so happy!!! Super fun cards and I love the colors!!!

Niki Estes said...

Great cards, Sara! I love how you added the sentiments on both!

Diane Jaquay said...

These are wonderful! I love what you've done with the tags/sentiments on these cards!

Joy said...

Stunning Sara, just love the colour combo that you have used, so Dawn colours, I am sure she is tickled pink that you have honoured her...thanks so much for playing in my first challenge, I hope that you have had fun creating and from what I see with this beautiful card I am sure you did...hugs!

Michelle (abzzymom) said...

Love it! Dot Spots is such a great set. I love the technique you used on the banner. I'm going to have to remember that. Great cards!

Lorraine said...

These are beautiful, Sara! Love the colors and design. I haven't given my set enough love, too, LOL.

Laurie HIMCR said...

I love it! So bright and fun!

Jen Carter said...

I really like how you used the present topper on your sentiment strip! That is so creative!! Very nice cards, love all the colors!