November 28, 2012

MIM #93



This week's MIM video was by Ashley Cannon Newell and it was about splitting your die cuts to give then a totally new and different look.  For my card I decided that the die cut I wanted to split was the Parisian Lace Doily die.  This die is fairly large so I actually removed about a 1/2" from the centre of the die so that my sentiment would fit comfortably in between.


All Supplies are from Papertrey Ink unless otherwise noted:

Cardstock:  Simply Chartreuse, Pure Poppy, White
Patterned paper: Sugar Plum
Stamps: Stylish Sentiments Holidays, Winter Penguin
Ink:  True Black, Simply Chartreuse
Dies: Parisian Lace Doily, Winter Penguin
other: foam tape, Copic marker Y35

18 comments :

Virginia L. said...

Beautiful! Love the split up doily diecut! The added penguin is darling!GREAT choice of sentiment, too!

Joyce said...

OH, this is brilliant. I was thinking about using this die, too! I love that penguin as a fun added touch.

Joni Andaya said...

I liked how you incorporate the doily in this card, perfect for the season :)

Rema DeLeeuw said...

The penquin is a nice finishing touch to your card. Love the bold festive holiday colors....

Lynn said...

You are on a roll with your Christmas cards/tags...love the striped paper and the sweet little penguin.

Kara said...

Awesome job! Hopefully I'll have a chance to try this week's MIM!

Nancy Penir said...

OK, red doily, love it. Adorable penguin, great card!

Lisa Elton said...

FESTIVE and HAPPY! This is super Tracey, I like the separated doily with the sentiment nestled between them. And your little penguin is too cute!

Nancy Guse said...

Clean, simple, nice sentiment, cute penguin, beautiful card!

Marybeth said...

Adorable, love this and your sweet penguin. Cant wait to make a MIM card for this week.

Kelly Griglione said...

Oh I like the doily being cut in half! The penguin guy is unexpected, so fun!!

Jacquie Southas said...

So striking! Love the red doily and big sentiment - perfect balance for the bright striped paper!

Linda said...

Very cute Christmas card. The lace doily die cute is so pretty.

Karen B. said...

This is so cute, and I love the red doily!

Kim Heggins said...

Once again, trying to get caught up on comments and you have been so busy creating too. I love this card and that you split the beautiful doily! So adorable and a great idea. I agree with Joyce and that cute little penguin is perfect at the bottom. Love it!

Anonymous said...

Fantastic job with this MIM challenge. I think that's the perfect die for the challenge, and I love all those fun colors. That penguin is so cute!

Jean said...

I love anything with penguins ~ thanks for reminding me about this stamp! Great idea to use the doily stamp for the MIM!

Michelle said...

Awesome stripes! Love that sweet penguine!