Hi there! It's blog hop time:) This month Nichole challenged participants to integrate text into a project. Hmmm...text. While I do have actual 'text' background stamps, I decided to create a text border using multiple sentiment stamps. Easy peasy!
I used two of the sentiments from Heart Prints Sentiments to make the text border, then used sentiments from Mixed Messages, Mega Mixed Messages and Heartfelt Basics (masked 'laughter' to get laugh) to accent the hearts. The new Polka Dots Basics II set was used with Versamark to add the background and then I threw on buttons before I could stop myself. Live, Love, Laugh...what could be more fun? Thanks so much for stopping by! I can't wait to go hopping to see what everyone else created:)
Until next time...M
Supplies:
Ink: Papertrey dark chocolate and tea dye duo, Versamark
Cardstock: Papertrey scarlet jewel, kraft and vintage cream
Stamps: Papertrey Polka Dot Basics II, Heart Prints Sentiments, Heartfelt Basics, Mixed Messages, Mega Mixed Messages
Other: Sizzix heart dies, SU distressing tool, Papertrey twill, twine and buttons, SU slot punch, sewing machine
shut up[!!!!!!! that is fantabulous
Posted by: Regan | July 25, 2009 at 07:53 PM
Maria - SUPER cute idea - love how you used the text just along the edge and that you made your own! *wink* I really like that idea. :-)
Posted by: Stampin Pam | July 25, 2009 at 07:59 PM
Very nice!
Posted by: Sara Paschal | July 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Oh, very clever! I love the buttons too!
Posted by: Catherine | July 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Wonderful card - love the fonts you used, plus the buutton/ribboin stitcvhing detail is stunning
Posted by: Maureen L | July 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
This is sooo nice! I really like the scallops with the text :)
Posted by: Kacey | July 25, 2009 at 08:01 PM
Super cool card!!!!! tfs!!
Posted by: Tenia Nelson | July 25, 2009 at 08:03 PM
Great card, Maria! Love the text along the scalloped border and the color combo is fantastic, too!!
Posted by: Dana F. | July 25, 2009 at 08:04 PM
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Amy | July 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Super cute! Love all the buttons and the vintage feel!!
Posted by: Savitri | July 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Love this!
Posted by: Rosanne | July 25, 2009 at 08:05 PM
Very pretty! Love the old-world look!
Posted by: Mona | July 25, 2009 at 08:06 PM
Gorgeous! I love the sweet homespun feel of your card.
Posted by: KimH | July 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
I love this! it's so different!!
Posted by: Gwen Snater | July 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
Fabulous card. What a way to create your own text background.
Posted by: Bonnie aka raduse | July 25, 2009 at 08:07 PM
I love that the saying live, laugh, love! Great card.
Posted by: Jamie Greene | July 25, 2009 at 08:11 PM
Good thinking making your own background! I love it! This card is fantastic!
Posted by: Heidi S | July 25, 2009 at 08:12 PM
love the text along the border- perfect touch!
Posted by: Karli | July 25, 2009 at 08:13 PM
Love the colour combo!
Posted by: Marcie Sharp | July 25, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Second one I've seen & it's AWESOME!!! Love the stitching -- need to remember to use that!!! LOVE IT ALL!!!
Posted by: Marge R. | July 25, 2009 at 08:14 PM
Very cute! Love how you made your own text pattern- very creative!
Posted by: Stephanie Washburn | July 25, 2009 at 08:15 PM
Love the way you created your text! Great looking card!
Posted by: Janelle | July 25, 2009 at 08:18 PM
Awesome card! Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: CarolLynn | July 25, 2009 at 08:19 PM
Beautiful card!
Posted by: Katie Renz | July 25, 2009 at 08:22 PM
Very clever!
Posted by: Michele aka DerbyLea | July 25, 2009 at 08:23 PM
beautiful Maria, like all your work!! I really like your color combo and I'm very jealous of all your PTI buttons!! :-)
Posted by: Donelda | July 25, 2009 at 08:28 PM
this is gorgeous! love how you did the text yourself! >"<
Posted by: chris | July 25, 2009 at 08:34 PM
This is FANTASTIC!!! Great job!!
Posted by: BethieJ | July 25, 2009 at 08:46 PM
This is awesome, love the stitching and the buttons, too :)
Posted by: Daniela | July 25, 2009 at 08:49 PM
this is really pretty!
Posted by: Chrissy L | July 25, 2009 at 08:56 PM
Live, love and laugh, one of my favorite sentiments! Love the distressed edges on the hearts.
Posted by: peggysue | July 25, 2009 at 08:57 PM
Maria, this is wonderful! I love that you combined so many sets to create your text border!! :>
Posted by: Karen | July 25, 2009 at 09:04 PM
Very nice use of the sentiment stamps, and I love your buttons, too!
Posted by: Kay Demonbren | July 25, 2009 at 09:39 PM
Love the combo of the scallops with text. Buttons finish it off perfectly!
Posted by: Mindy | July 25, 2009 at 09:41 PM
Love the distressed look and those colours are awesome together!
Posted by: Bonnie Sharp | July 25, 2009 at 10:07 PM
This is wonderful, Maria - - love the colors....Scarlet Jewel screams vintage...as does this piece - well done!
Posted by: Michelle in Boise | July 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM
I love the stitching on this!!! Great card!!
Posted by: Susan W. | July 25, 2009 at 10:19 PM
Lovely card, love the text on the side and the distressed hearts!
Posted by: PurpleD | July 25, 2009 at 10:31 PM
Nice job. I especially like how you used the words in the hearts.
Posted by: Terri Moore | July 25, 2009 at 10:42 PM
Oh, I just love everything about it! I especially like the sentiments in the hearts.
Posted by: cknutti | July 25, 2009 at 10:52 PM
Oh maria, I just love it! Look at you missy... first!
Posted by: Deanna | July 25, 2009 at 11:03 PM
Very pretty! I like the buttons and the text.
Posted by: Chris L | July 25, 2009 at 11:37 PM
Wonderful, the buttons are great, so rustic. You always have beautiful projects.
Posted by: Victoria Hassink | July 25, 2009 at 11:41 PM
I really like the mixed fonts!
Posted by: Jennifer Lubbock | July 25, 2009 at 11:53 PM
How pretty! I really like the mixed fonts.
Posted by: Lori | July 26, 2009 at 12:17 AM
Great idea and wonderful card!
Posted by: antjeegypt | July 26, 2009 at 03:47 AM
I love this!
Posted by: liz | July 26, 2009 at 10:00 AM
I love it! Such a great way to use sentiments!
Posted by: Babies- Beth | July 26, 2009 at 01:50 PM
So pretty Maria! I love how your scalloped your text---I also love that card you made for your husband---what a hoot! TFS
Posted by: Kathleen | July 26, 2009 at 03:53 PM
Maria, this is just so sweet! Hugs from Morocco!
Posted by: Travelingmama | July 26, 2009 at 06:45 PM
I love that you made the scallops a fun text part of your card. Great row of buttons as well. Super fun and fresh use of text.
It's a good life!
Terri E.
Posted by: Terri E. | July 26, 2009 at 07:54 PM
WHOLY CRAP GIRL! This is amazing, I love it!
Posted by: Wendy Bond | July 27, 2009 at 11:09 PM