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Compose a Card #5

Now this one was fun! Becky Oehlers has another challenge using polka dots, red, white and aqua. The measurements are specific, and we were to also use a button. These colors are so fun together, and I feel like I need to wear a poodle skirt or something. My friend has borrowed my Polka Dot Basics stamp set, so I thought I couldn't do this particular challenge. Then I had a stroke of genius...the polka dots don't all need to be the same size--duh. I used all kinds of circle punches to create my 3-D polka dots. I really like how it turned out (after about 42 small white sentiment strips later...).
Paper: PTI White, Pure Poppy, Aqua Mist
Ink: Versafine Onyx
Stamps: PTI Piece of Cake
Other: PTI button, 1 3/8", 1", 5/8", 1/4" and double circle punches, PTI Aqua Mist twill ribbon, dimensional tape, patience

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  1. BFebruary 28, 2010 at 2:46 PM

    How fun! Love the way you did the polka dots with the punches!

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  2. MelissaFebruary 28, 2010 at 4:42 PM

    This is awesome Cheryl! I love your fun take on the polka dots!!

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  3. DanaFebruary 28, 2010 at 6:37 PM

    This is so fun Cheryl! I'm impressed with your punched circle polka dots. They're awesome. Why can't I come up with these clever ideas?

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  4. ReganFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:10 PM

    ooooh snap...its wicked!

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  5. LaurelFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    oh, i love love love this one. Might be my favorite. And these are our TOFW colors. I seriously might want to buy some...would you make more and sell? email me.
    laurelDOTchristensenATgmailDOTcom

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  6. RosanneFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:23 PM

    What a fun card!

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  7. AnikaFebruary 28, 2010 at 7:52 PM

    This is fantastic! I absolutely LOVE it!

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  8. SharronFebruary 28, 2010 at 9:57 PM

    Cheryl, this is just awesome! What a clever idea! I LOVE how it turned out!!

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  9. BanuFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:07 PM

    WOW...This is just awesome. I just loved your creative idea for the polka dots. Superb :)

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  10. JeanneFebruary 28, 2010 at 11:19 PM

    Wonderful card! Such a clever use of the polka dots!!!!!! Love the ribbon. Great take on the challenge.

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  11. Carol DMarch 1, 2010 at 1:45 AM

    love how your card turned out, very striking.

    Thanks for the best wishes on WW I lost 2ibs last week, just as I felt like giving up.

    Hugs Carol xx

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  12. AngyMarch 1, 2010 at 2:05 AM

    Cheryl, that is Fabulous! You are sure to make top 3 with that ingenius design. Great job!

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  13. @JoyceCasaldiMarch 1, 2010 at 12:31 PM

    I love the polka dots!

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  14. LisaMarch 1, 2010 at 12:42 PM

    Love those polka dots!! Great job!

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  15. Lisa VoergMarch 1, 2010 at 1:13 PM

    What a creative way to add the polka dots. Congratulations on top 3.

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  16. Linda WMarch 1, 2010 at 2:37 PM

    Congratulations! This was a fabulous take on the challenge. So-o-o creative!

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  17. Michelle (abzzymom)March 1, 2010 at 2:39 PM

    How did I miss your card? I love it! You did a great job keeping your card balanced. I really like your idea of punching out circle for your dots. Congrats on making the top 3. You deserve it!

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  18. DanaMarch 1, 2010 at 2:44 PM

    YAY! Congrats to us Cheryl! We won top three!

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  19. peggysueMarch 1, 2010 at 3:00 PM

    Hey girl, you are in the top three! Yay for you and so easy to understand this card is bursting with fun! Great idea with the polka dot punches.

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  20. FrancieMarch 1, 2010 at 6:09 PM

    Genius, I tell ya! Fantastic card, and congratulations on your well-deserved top 3 spot!!

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  21. Julie CampbellMarch 1, 2010 at 6:24 PM

    Oooh! I LOVE your design! Those different colored polka dots are SO COOL! Congrats on your feature!

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  22. AnJilleenMarch 1, 2010 at 9:08 PM

    I love this one Cheryl!

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  23. AnonymousMarch 2, 2010 at 12:55 AM

    What a great piece of art.
    Nice job!

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  24. LeeMarch 2, 2010 at 8:13 AM

    Great card! Well done on your Top 3 spot.

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  25. Mara CampbellMarch 3, 2010 at 12:04 AM

    I love this!! What a FUN FUN card!!

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  26. AnonymousMarch 3, 2010 at 11:27 AM

    My goodness that is a stroke of genius! Such an awesome card! Congrats on being in the top three!

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  27. BethieJMarch 3, 2010 at 1:42 PM

    I LOVE this Cheryl!! CONGRATS on top 3!!!

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  28. ValMarch 4, 2010 at 1:28 PM

    Wow Cheryl. I just love this card. Congrats!

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  29. Pam SMarch 5, 2010 at 2:15 AM

    This card is sooooooooooo cute!!! I love it!

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  30. Lynne PhelpsMarch 17, 2010 at 4:08 PM

    So creative and so FUN!!

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