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Dots = Happy…*Birthday*

When I looked up polka dots on Wikipedia, they mentioned dots being worn while polka dances were popular…hence the name polka dots. Well, like I said, they make ME happy and festive, so I thought we would show some dotted birthday cards today. If you are like me, you always need a last minute birthday card.

Nothing is easier than randomly stamping dots and circles everywhere and anywhere. The first card uses the Curly Alphabet to spell out the word “happy”. I stitched on some curling ribbon for added vibrancy.

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This colorful card repeats circles over and over and has plenty of dots. I added sequins for some pizazz. Solid circles are from stamping the backs of the circular stamps. Add extra dots with a black pen.

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The next card uses the Artsy Circles and our new Birthday Sayings set. Splashes of watercolor and gems make this one sparkle.

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And of course a signature pink and orange ENJOY card with MORE circles and dots.

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I recently received a store bought card that had originally been designed with crayons…bright, wonderful CRAYONS. I decided to experiment and thought I would show you how to make a card like this on today’s video.

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Tomorrow we’ll be announcing the winners of last week’s inspiration challenge. See you on Friday!

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    jaemom said: May 13th, 2009 at 8:46 pm

    you are just full of dotted goodness! I like looking at them, but still not my forte — will definitely give it a shot, though! Great tip about the iron and crayons. I was also marveling at all your crayons… so clean and pretty! None of the ones in our house have such nice tips anymore. (We’re lucky if they’re full length and have any paper on the outside anymore. haha!)

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    Sandi said: May 13th, 2009 at 8:52 pm

    Sally

    Wow…I did not know I could do this. Thanks for the iron tip too. Reminds me I have laundry to do.

    Thanks
    Sandi N.

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    joybear said: May 13th, 2009 at 8:57 pm

    These are all so fun!!

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    Linda Riley said: May 13th, 2009 at 9:17 pm

    Love all your cards, the samples were simple yet very classy, a card anyone would love to receive and would definitely save. What a unique idea with using crayons, never would have thought to use them, something so simple, cheap, easy to use and replace. With most supplies in scrapbooking and card making costly and sometimes out of reach these are something everyone has or can easily get. Great ideas.

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    Beth Norman said: May 14th, 2009 at 2:37 am

    What a cool technique. I just bought crayons so I guess I better get to work!

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    maryD said: May 14th, 2009 at 10:33 am

    I had to wait til Thursday to watch this video cuz YouTube was having sound issues. :(
    So finally I get to watch your crayon technique. Thanks for sharing.

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    Susan McRae said: May 14th, 2009 at 10:57 am

    Such a fun technique to let the inner child in you out!

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    Julie said: May 14th, 2009 at 12:26 pm

    That sounds like a fun technique. Who doesn’t need an excuse to pull out some nice, sharp new crayons??? :)

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    Teresa said: May 14th, 2009 at 5:46 pm

    What a fun idea, Sally! I’m going to try this crayon technique. Thanks for sharing!

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    Sammie said: May 15th, 2009 at 10:30 am

    Cute bright cards! Thanks for sharing!

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