Soar …

Hello friends,

Time for a new challenge at Double D Challenges. I am joining Team Darlene for this challenge with the theme “Stripes and Dots”. Please visit the Double D Challenge blog to DD_StripesDotssee more wonderful samples from Double “D”s talented designers. We have a prize to give away to one lucky player which will be chosen by Random.org. A Top Creative Winner and Top 3 will be chosen by the Design Team.

I like the black stripes and dots of the teapot and bowl from the mood board and used that as inspiration for my card. I layered the lovely stamped bird-cage on the polka dot and striped designer paper with mirror tape for dimension. I added a cute black cat and a little bird for interest. For a splash of color I embellished the card with pink roses, green leaves, gemstones and a strip of floral washi tape. I finished off with a die cut sentiment and some glitter on the roses. Hope you like my take on the challenge.

I entered my card in the following challenges:

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The pretty stamped bird cage

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A close-up of the flowers and cat

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The sentiment

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A peep at the inside with more cats

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Project details

White cardstock — Polka dot and striped designer paper — Prima Cling stamp “Soar” (Item #557126) — Amy Design die “Animal Medley: Cats and Dogs” (ADD10023) — Xcut Mini sentiment die ‘Just for You” (XCU504034) — Sizzix Thinlits die “Garden Greens” (#661206) — Creative Expressions Craft die “A Little Birdie told Me” (CED23024) for bird — Impression Obsession die “Cat set” (DIE083-K) (Inside of card) — Crealies Crea-Nest-Lies XXL die “Stitch rectangular” (CLNestXXL 24) — Paper roses — Floral washi tape — Gemstones — Skwiglues glitter “Pink”

Thanks for stopping by. I love reading your thoughts in the comments. Have a wonderful day!

Regards,

Amelia

18 Comments (+add yours?)

  1. Carol L
    Nov 04, 2018 @ 22:46:12

    I love the fun little scene you’ve created here with your stripes and dots! Love how the cat is watching the bird, and the flowers are beautiful! Great take on the challenge!

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  2. craftysahmiam
    Oct 21, 2018 @ 04:35:33

    Thank you for sharing your lovely card with us at Love To Craft. Terrific job combining all of the elements to create a scene, inside and out.

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  3. Sherry Gibson
    Oct 20, 2018 @ 12:11:01

    Beautiful creation! Thank you for sharing with us over at The Creative Crafters. We hope to see you again.
    ~ DT Sherry x – https://creativecrafterschallenge.blogspot.co.uk/

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  4. Cass
    Oct 19, 2018 @ 12:45:33

    Wonderful! love the colour combo.

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  5. Sherrie K
    Oct 18, 2018 @ 18:07:22

    Wow, what a beautiful design! The background papers and the pretty little strip of washi tape looks awesome! The kitty cat is adorable~ I love the gorgeous flowers…so pretty!
    Thank you SO much for joining us in the 100th Challenge over at Scrapy Land!
    Sherrie K
    Scrapy Land DT Member

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  6. Donna Phelan
    Oct 18, 2018 @ 12:33:36

    This is so striking! I love your dotted and striped background, the way you designed it looks beautiful! Black and white is always so elegant and then adding that pretty Washi Tape and your beautiful pink flowers, which POP, this is above and beyond…just gorgeous!

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  7. Ockert Pretorius
    Oct 18, 2018 @ 10:00:31

    Hi Amelia, dit baie mooi. Groete

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  8. Conniecrafter
    Oct 18, 2018 @ 03:57:02

    So very cute, this could be a scene from our backyard, I think every cat in the neighborhood comes to check out the birds I feed. Pretty combo of your stripes and dots!

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  9. Lori Kobular
    Oct 18, 2018 @ 03:31:18

    Beautiful card! Love the black and white with touches of pink! I hope that bird makes it to the cage before the cat gets it! Thank you for sharing with us at the Scrapy Land 100th Challenge!!

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  10. Anne
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 21:16:37

    This is such a sweet card. Love the black and white with touches of color. The inside looks as pretty as the outside. Thanks for sharing it with us for our Scrapy Land 100th Challenge milestone!

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  11. kathy krug
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 19:58:24

    This card made me smile just thinking about the cat watching the bird, but it is elegant just the same. Great inside too.

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  12. Leslie Miller
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 18:09:10

    Beautiful, Amelia! I do love the black and white as a base for the pretty bird cage along with the cat and bird. Inside looks so pretty, too! The Washi tape and roses are just the right touch of color and coordinate with each other beautifully.

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  13. Deborah
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 15:59:46

    this is a beautiful card, love love love it all.you dont see much stamping on a card much and you have it al on this card, stamping and die cutting and ribbons and flowers, beautiful, looking forward to see your next card

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  14. Judy Woodland
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 15:46:28

    Beautiful, as usual, Amelia. I love the kitty looking longingly at the bird, and your flowers are just lovely.

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  15. Darlene Pavlick
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 15:42:39

    OMG this is awesome! Absolutely beautiful INSIDE and out!!! Love the scene you have created with Miss Kitty! I think she has her eye on that bird!! lol Just beautiful Amelia! I can always come to you for wonderful inspiration … thanks! Hugs!

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  16. Barbara Campbell
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 14:40:38

    Black and white is so chic but you have made it so elegant and thatbpop of color is the added touch. I lov e this card.

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  17. vicki r.
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 13:50:58

    Your stripes and dots design is so elegant, Amelia! It’s always a pleasure to see how you have interpreted our challenge topic. Beautiful, once again!

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  18. anyasofia
    Oct 17, 2018 @ 09:11:44

    Beautiful card teamie, love the cute papers and dies used to create this for our theme.xx

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