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Sunday, 31 March 2013

LIM112 - Happy Scalloped Birthday


For this week's Less Is More challenge, to use scallops. I created my multicoloured scallops by outlining a circle in pencil, then stamping dots on the pencil line. I popped up the circle sentiment panel, so that half of each dot is hidden underneath. This is one of my favourite colour combinations for girl birthday cards!

I was really hoping to have lots of time in my craft room this long weekend, but these (ie my) kids have kept me very busy - lots of outside time on the two nicest days of 2013 (so far!). If this trend continues for much longer, we're going to have to call it Spring!

ETA - I love the comments about how I managed to fit the circles perfectly around with no space or overlap. (and, if you notice, a complete cycle of colours). I wish I could explain my mathematical calculations and predictions, but it was pure dumb luck!
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27 comments:

  1. Hannelie31 March 2013 at 00:34

    In LOVE
    :)

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  2. Barb Ghig31 March 2013 at 01:34

    Brilliant way to design your scallops, Ardyth! I love all the fun colors, too...another really awesome card!

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  3. Kristen31 March 2013 at 01:37

    Adorable!

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  4. Jenny31 March 2013 at 02:07

    Oh my... that must have taken a practice run to know all the circles would fit without spaces or overlaps!! Brilliant effect and love the colours too :)
    Jenny x

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  5. Janet a.k.a. swanlady2131 March 2013 at 02:33

    Wonderful! Great colour combo. How did you know that you would get a perfect fit for the circles on the big circle? I know if I tried it, I would get to the end and there would not be enough space for the last one!

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  6. Cathy31 March 2013 at 05:05

    Perfect! Fab colours :) Cathy

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  7. Tara Cardwell31 March 2013 at 07:09

    Brilliantly done! Love the colours

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  8. Lynn31 March 2013 at 07:16

    Gorgeous! Love the circle of scallops! and I know...weather has been great...but the week looks like winter is back. Yuck!

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  9. Anonymous31 March 2013 at 08:57

    Perfect placing and colour cycles, Ardyth ...you might call it pure dumb luck ... I call it incredible inherent talent and skill! Simply awesome! Anita :)

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  10. Christina31 March 2013 at 09:27

    Brilliant! Great choice of colors and *perfect* stamping!

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  11. Chrissie31 March 2013 at 10:04

    What terrific, accurate stamping Ardyth. This looks tremendous!
    Thanks so much
    Happy Easter!
    Chrissie
    "Less is More"

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  12. Caggy31 March 2013 at 10:47

    Ditto to all the comments about ur circle stamping! Fab card, very contemporary. Caggy x

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  13. shirley-bee31 March 2013 at 11:06

    Your dumb luck precision is scary! Mine would be just dumb without the luck! Fabulous card, and I adore that colour combo.

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  14. Geri31 March 2013 at 11:46

    Luck....then I'd be scooting out to the nearest lottery retailer and buying a Loto 649 ticket! These colors really are gorgeous together! Love how the wee dots highlight the sentiment!

    Happy & Blessed Easter wishes to you and your family.

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  15. Darnell31 March 2013 at 11:59

    Sometimes the only thing a person can say in response to one of your stunning cards is, "WOW!"

    Happy Easter! Enjoy the kiddies and the (ssh) Springlike weather!! xxoo Darnell

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  16. Joyce31 March 2013 at 12:25

    Homemade scallops--I just love it. Clever and beautiful, too. It's like a party on a card.

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  17. Kelly Griglione31 March 2013 at 12:42

    OK, done making food, done hosting Easter Vigil, done with my posts, and I've got 20 minutes before the green bean casserole is done and we leave for Aunty's house. I'm here! My time to sit back and enjoy some eye candy on your blog : )

    What a fantastic color combination! I love that it's so HAPPY without even having yellow. And that it's so colorful while still having so much white space. Your dots on the sentiment are perfectly placed, even though there are an even number of them. Only you can break the rules and still have it turn out better : ) Of course, the obvious, fantastic stamping around the circle too. What an all-out wonderful card, Ardyth!

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  18. Elaine31 March 2013 at 13:09

    Great design for a card, simple and colourful!!

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  19. Kim Heggins31 March 2013 at 22:45

    This is so pretty...so festive for a birthday card and I love your circle background, you are just too darn clever, it is so perfect!

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  20. Maarit at Violets Corner1 April 2013 at 03:42

    Very clever way to create the scallop, love it!

    Warm hugs
    Maarit

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  21. Jen Nelson1 April 2013 at 15:39

    simply stunning ardyth... i love how you have done the multicoloured scallops

    Thanks for joining us this week
    Jen
    "Less Is More"

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  22. Susan1 April 2013 at 18:01

    Now if I'd tried to just stamp circles around a circle...I would have had a big blank spot not quite big enough for one more stamped circle! You amaze me, Ardyth...a VERY Ardyth-ish card!

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  23. Fiona Whitten2 April 2013 at 01:42

    Love the colour scheme on this. Cute way of making the scallops too.

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  24. Unknown2 April 2013 at 11:44

    Great Card. I love the colours.
    groetjes, Gonny

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  25. Lindsey3 April 2013 at 11:12

    Your cleverness and talent never ceases to amaze me. You stamping is just perfect and I love the happy colors, white space, and subtle layer of the extra white panel.

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  26. Lynne5 April 2013 at 09:54

    I love the colours you've used. Fab design. x

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  27. Lynne5 April 2013 at 09:54

    I love the colours you've used. Fab design. x

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