Are those diecut machines smokin' yet? I've got another challenge for you today. Lots of times we look at all of those pretty diecuts and think of using them as focal points or accents. But what about backgrounds? Just think of the endless possibilities there are in creating background patterns with diecuts! Any colors, any design....it's endless!
I'm completely addicted to this pretty rose from the Cricut Sweethearts cartridge. I just think it's so pretty! I decided to make my own dimensional backgroun by cutting several of the flowers. I adhered some of them directly to the card base, and others are adhered with foam...which gives it so much dimension!
The pretty scalloped card base was cut with my machine as well.
Want to play along? If you do, here are the details....
- Create a card in which you use a diecut image as a background
- Post a link in the comments section of this post
- Deadline for all diecut challenges this week is Tuesday night at midnight
Have fun!! :-)
Never would have thought of that! Very pretty card, love the colors.
Posted by: Becky H | March 26, 2010 at 05:01 PM
This is SO cute! :)
Posted by: Julie Campbell | March 26, 2010 at 06:27 PM
this is so awesome! you come up with the greatest ideas! i just got a cricut, but haven't even had time to hook it up...now i definitely have to get it out! :)
Posted by: Danielle Flanders | March 26, 2010 at 10:26 PM
Great idea and I love the use of colour!! How did you make the little flowers on top of the sentiment?
Posted by: Sami | March 26, 2010 at 11:10 PM
this card is incredibly beautiful!!
wouaouh!!
i love this idea,these colors....all!!
Have a good day
Posted by: danyscrap | March 27, 2010 at 05:35 AM
sweet card idea, betsy!
Posted by: lynn | March 27, 2010 at 07:48 AM
You are so awesome! Oh the creative inspiration that flows through you. One question, do you use papertrey cardstock in your cricut? I love it, but sometimes it's so thick I have trouble getting a clean cut. Thanks for any technical advice :)
Posted by: Colleen Kramer | March 27, 2010 at 08:45 AM
Wonderful card! I love how you've done those flowers!
Posted by: Mary J | March 27, 2010 at 01:42 PM
I've given this challenge a go- here's my link:
http://jenshearsdesigns.blogspot.com/2010/03/betsys-friday-challenge.html
I was also wondering what settings you use with PTI cardstock!! :)
Thanks for the constant inspiration!
Posted by: jen shears | March 28, 2010 at 03:18 PM
Hi there, thank you so much for the sweet comment! Love this card!
Posted by: Kim Wilson | March 28, 2010 at 11:43 PM
That is sooo pretty! I used dogs! lol http://colleenscardsandscrapbookstuff.blogspot.com/2010/03/fridays-challenge.html
Thank you for the challenge!
Posted by: Colleen K | March 29, 2010 at 06:50 PM
I gave it a try. Doesn't hold a candle to yours, but I'm liking it. And I sure am having fun with my Cricut!
http://showandtellblog.typepad.com/show-and-tell/2010/03/a-cricut-background.html
Thanks!
Posted by: Janelle | March 30, 2010 at 05:57 PM
That was fun! I hope I'm not late....here's mine Betsy.
http://ahappyscramper.typepad.com/a_happy_scramperscrapbook/2010/03/a-diecut-background.html
Thanks for the challenge!
xL
Posted by: Linda | March 30, 2010 at 09:35 PM
Here is my card for the challenge! At least I was able to participate in a couple of the challenges. :-)
http://dzinesbymeg.typepad.com/dzines_by_meg/2010/03/betsys-friday-challenge.html
Posted by: Marisa G | March 30, 2010 at 10:02 PM