For my card, I went with an easy sketch SC529, mainly because of the size of my image & the sizes of the dp I had left. I added the circle element in the corner to balance things out.
The USA map was stamped on a white pierced panel & I had to tilt it a bit & move HI & AK a bit to fit around the greeting. The die cut Concho (from the Bandana die) was added in the corner & I also added a punched state of TX & little heart. I have several sizes of TX punches/dies & I chose it because I'm a TX native, it's in the middle & the shape is easily recognizable. 😀 And I love the concho..it reminds me of the Texas Ranger badge & a couple of my ancestors were TX Rangers. But this map would work great with any state you want to highlight.This is also for the Serendipity monochrome challenge.
Thanks so much for looking! Closeups & the inside are on my blog: The Write Stuff
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Registered: August 14, 2007 Location: Beautiful British Columbia Posts: 30863
Wed, Jul 22, 2015 @ 3:03 PM
Well, I know Texas is big.....but I think you're cheating a little here, Julie....haha.....I love your card.....love Texas too....I've only been there once (we saw a real life rodeo) but we plan to go back. TFS!
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...sure it�s got a catchy beat, but can you stamp to it?
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Registered: May 9, 2007 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 8703
Wed, Jul 22, 2015 @ 6:43 PM
Awesome!
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Registered: October 29, 2004 Location: Coos Bay, Oregon Posts: 24007
Mon, Jul 27, 2015 @ 10:38 AM
OMG Julie....Love your stamped map and sentiment. Your red a nd white color combo, die cuts (esp map), maps and textures are Awesome. TFS and playing with the DD Theme this month.
Registered: June 4, 2009 Location: Deatsville, Alabama Posts: 82270
Wed, Jul 29, 2015 @ 2:41 AM
Julie, this is fabulous! What a super card. I love how you highlighted the state and put the heart on it. Fun!!! I knew Texas was big but it looks even bigger here and I love it. Hugz
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