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Thursday, February 2, 2012

A Love Potion While Thinking of You

Good Morning,

My daughter laughed at me when I started to make this card. She thought a paper doily on a card would look funny. After I showed her my "Love Potion" creation she stopped laughing and decided they were a neat embellishment to use.
Have you ever used a paper doily on your project? This was a first time (if I have used one before it was quite some time ago since these have been in my stash for at least a year) and I am still trying to figure out the best way to adhere them. I used a stick glue and it was all over my hands as I pressed down to get the creases out. Yuck! If you have tips, please let me know!

Materials:
Martha Stewart paper ~ In Key and Heart pad
white, cream, and black card stock
pink doily
Mini Monsters cartridge ~ princess (p. 47) cut at 2 1/2" and cauldron (p. 67) cut at 1"
Martha Stewart heart punch
Spellbinders lacey circles
white and pink heart ribbon
red heart button 
senitment was computer generated

Challenges:

I used scraps for this card. I also have a box of die cuts that are collecting, so I decided it is time to use them. I am going to sort through them and try to incorporate a couple pieces each week. I used the tag for this card. I think it came from the Once Upon a Princess cartridge. I sure do like the design of the cut. I tried using a gel pen to add the white dots. I definitely need to practice with that pen, but I can see why so many people add faux stitching with it. It makes it "pop".

Exciting News...
I am pleased to be able to announce that I was selected to be a part of the Made Especially for You design Team. Our first challenge will begin Monday, February 6th. Looking forward to this opprotunity along with new challenges. Thanks Ashley!

Stay Creative,
Georgiana
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30 comments:

  1. Carolyn/MamaCThursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:18:00 AM EST

    What a cute "potion" card! The other card is very elegant. Congrats on getting chosen for the design team.
    I use doilies occasionally on cards. I only put glue on the solid paper and I usually use my ATG. I let the lacy part of the doily remain loose.
    Carolyn
    http://cccscraproom.blogspot.com

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  2. jessicaThursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:50:00 AM EST

    What an adorable card! Love the little love witch!!
    Congrats on the DT!! I know you will be awesome!!!
    TFS

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  3. JanRThursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:56:00 AM EST

    What a great Valentine's Day card! Thanks for joining us at Little Red Wagon.

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  4. JeanThursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:56:00 AM EST

    How adorable. Congrats on the design team news.

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  5. MarkeyThursday, February 2, 2012 at 9:07:00 AM EST

    That is such a fun little figure you chose, and I love your hearts bubbling up out of the pot

    Thanks for joining the Creative Belli Challenge
    ~Markey

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  6. Sandy from UkiahThursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:36:00 AM EST

    Congrats on being chosen for the DT.. I have used the dollies but since you asked how people put them on, of course my mind with blank... Lol it's been a while since I used one, but I love the way they look... Your valentine card is so cute...

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  7. CandyThursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:44:00 AM EST

    Congrats Georgiana! Can't wait to see what you create there.
    I too would love some tips on adhering those doilies. I sure made a mess with mine. LOL
    Your cards are great. I love that love potion.

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  8. NitaThursday, February 2, 2012 at 12:06:00 PM EST

    Hee hee. So cute! I love that little witch (fairy?) cooking up some love potion for Valentine's Day. I never would have thought to use a doily either - but it totally works! Way to think outside the box! :)
    Nita
    www.nifynitanotes.blogspot.com

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  9. SharonThursday, February 2, 2012 at 12:15:00 PM EST

    How adorable!!! I've used a paper doily once. I need to use them more. I really like you heart shaped one. Will hunt for some of these. Love the cute witch with the red heart. Love that heart paper and then the striped behind it. The sentiment is really cute. Love your other card, too. Congratulations on the new DT!! That awesome! Thank you so very much for playing with us at Paper Playtime!!!! :)

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  10. DIANA L.Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 12:25:00 PM EST

    This is so cute both cards a great.
    Love witch what a cute term.
    You could link this up to my Thankful Thursday challenge. It is ANYTHING goes this time
    DIANA L.
    http://dianamlarson.blogspot.com

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  11. KateThursday, February 2, 2012 at 1:31:00 PM EST

    Both cards are so pretty. The first one is super adorable.

    Congratulations on the DT.

    Hugs,
    Kate

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  12. Rae AnnThursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:44:00 PM EST

    Great love potion card!
    Rae Ann O.
    http://joyinart.blogspot.com

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  13. Rae AnnThursday, February 2, 2012 at 2:45:00 PM EST

    Almost forgot - CONGRATULATIONS!
    Rae Ann O.

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  14. GerdaThursday, February 2, 2012 at 3:25:00 PM EST

    Hi Georgiana,
    You have make lovely cards again, the colors just right!
    Congrats to be in a new design team!!

    Gerda
    http://cardscreations.blogspot.com

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  15. Yoshiras time to craftThursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:03:00 PM EST

    very cute card.love the scene.congrats on DT.

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  16. AmyThursday, February 2, 2012 at 5:04:00 PM EST

    What a cute card!!! Very fun way to use that witch- I never would have thought of it for a Valentines card- clever! :)Amy

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  17. Pat N.Thursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:52:00 PM EST

    Both cards are great G! I love doilies. I've used them in scrapbooking, but I don't think on a card. I have a lot of scraps and lots of cutouts too, that I should try to use, but somehow they don't ever seem to fit the bill. I'll keep trying. Wow, congrats on the design team news! You're super woman!!--Pat

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  18. GwenThursday, February 2, 2012 at 7:55:00 PM EST

    Love the potion card she is just an adorable witch.

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  19. KarenThursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:06:00 PM EST

    Georgiana congratulations on being chosen for the design team you will be a wonderful addition. Thanks so much for linking up your adorable card to my challenge this week. Genius using the witch and the sentiment! There is a little zip glue pen has ball point tip think I would try that for the doily. Have used them yet but they are on my to do list. Karen

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  20. girliaThursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:30:00 PM EST

    cute

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  21. LisaThursday, February 2, 2012 at 8:32:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on your new DT position, Georgiana!! Both of these cards are so beautiful!! I love the adorable love potion card...the doily looks fabulous!! :)

    Lisa
    indymermaid.blogspot.com

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  22. EstherThursday, February 2, 2012 at 10:21:00 PM EST

    Your Love Potion card is just adorable!!!

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  23. jimlynnFriday, February 3, 2012 at 8:23:00 PM EST

    Both are great. Love the background paper you used on that second card.
    The first one is just adorable!! What a cute little "love potion" card. Love how you used the doily on there. I've never done that before and think yours looks great!
    Thanks for joining us at Belli Challenges.
    Lynn

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  24. KateFriday, February 3, 2012 at 11:06:00 PM EST

    Congratulations on your new spot! How exciting for you!
    I love your sweet little card! The doily looks fabulous! I've only ever used a doily once, and only adhered the middle with a touch of glue.
    Thanks for your comments on my blog. I'm taking a break from the medical reviews this semester in order to do the other job (which I LOVE). As for the projects - I had a day between orientation and beginning the position and crafted like crazy to finish my projects!!
    Thanks for linking up at My Craft Spot - and for your personal comments on my blog. I appreciate you taking the time to get to know me. :)

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  25. UnknownFriday, February 3, 2012 at 11:21:00 PM EST

    Hi Georgiana,

    thanks for stopping by today! I agree I am NOW finished with Valentines day. I made one last one today and I hope I stick to it. You have made a really cute card. I like the multi-pinks.

    Colin

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  26. bumblebee creationsSaturday, February 4, 2012 at 2:04:00 PM EST

    love both of your cards---congrats on your new DT position!

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  27. AnonymousSaturday, February 4, 2012 at 7:09:00 PM EST

    Very cute card. I love the little dolly. Thanks for helping me figure out what mod podge was. I'll be getting some my next trip to hobby lobby!

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  28. jenSaturday, February 4, 2012 at 10:59:00 PM EST

    Congrats!!! Awesome news to hear....your cards are adorable too! Tfs
    Hugs,jen

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  29. Daisylove CreationsSunday, February 5, 2012 at 8:02:00 PM EST

    Congrats on making the Design Team...how exciting!! Can't wait to see all your wonderful projects!
    :0)
    Diana
    daisylovecreations.blogspot.com

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  30. DaviMonday, February 6, 2012 at 8:55:00 PM EST

    Such fun cards and congrats on your good news. Thanks for sharing with us at TT this week :)

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