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View Poll Results: In an organized swap, how would you feel about getting an off-the-wall one or two?
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Risque is okay with me (e.g., the he & she Cold Play snowmen card)
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29 |
23.20% |
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Slightly risque is okay with me
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15 |
12.00% |
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No risque swaps, please
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17 |
13.60% |
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Demented is okay with me (e.g., the card with Pumpkin chef serving Voila chef's head on a platter)
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34 |
27.20% |
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A little demented is okay with me
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20 |
16.00% |
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Nothing remotely demented, please
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9.60% |
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Sick humor is okay with me (e.g. the belly-up goldfish in All Wrapped Up)
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41 |
32.80% |
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No sick humor, please
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13 |
10.40% |
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I just want to get pretty/happy cards
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26 |
20.80% |
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What's one or two weird cards in a big swap? If I don't like one, I'll just toss it
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55 |
44.00% |
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06-08-2007, 04:00 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
SCS Challenge Hostess
This is My Story.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Looking For Teapots!
Posts: 59,848
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To polka dot or not to polka dot....That is the question!
I got this awesome new shelf with a 40% coupon at Michaels (Thanks Carn for the idea) and I plan to buy two more to hang on the wall opposite this one to display more of my treasures!
http:////www.splitcoaststampers.com/...0&ppuser=80269
My husband and I are having a slight disagreement (again!) about whether or not I should put white polka dots on my shelf. I say yes (go figure!), he says no! My whole stamping room is black and white polka dots (it makes my husband sea-sick!) Why shouldn't I put white polka dots on it? I am posting a poll in the general forum to prove my case! Help a person out? |
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06-08-2007, 04:15 AM
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Hardware Hotshot
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Small town, Connecticut!
Posts: 5,306
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Oh please!!! Life is too short, not to polka dot anything and everything! Is it not your craft room?
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06-08-2007, 04:22 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 1,486
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I wanna come see your room! I LOVE polka dots. In fact, most of my clothes are black or white, and many of them are polka dotted! 
Soooo my vote was yes. Why not? __________________ Jessica
I started my GALLERY!!!!!!! I really *am* a stamper! |
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06-08-2007, 04:25 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: Jun 2003
Location: Lino Lakes, Minnesota
Posts: 13,769
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You have a very cute room . . . polka dots seem just perfect as I know they will be tastefully done. Off to check to see if I can find more pictures of your room!
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06-08-2007, 04:28 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Dec 2005
Location: where my memories are... in the mtns.
Posts: 3,401
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I see it like this, as long as momma's happy--- lol-- everyone else can be happy.. rofl
Seriously, I love your room- go for it!!!
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06-08-2007, 04:29 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Dec 2005
Posts: 3,555
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I voted not to polka dot--think the polka dots will take away from the stuff you have displayed on the shelf.
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06-08-2007, 04:31 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
SU Creative Crew Alumni
Join Date: Jul 2003
Location: Set into the baseboard of your stamping room
Posts: 18,415
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I agree with chicoreco. The sold black shelf really makes your cards POP. If you paint polka dots on it, it will be visually distracting.
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06-08-2007, 04:37 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Apr 2007
Location: Missouri
Posts: 13,681
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I like all colors of dots but in this case I vote to leave as is--looks great!
Hubs get to win sometimes!!! |
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06-08-2007, 04:43 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: May 2005
Location: WI
Posts: 2,644
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I voted not to polka dot, even though I love polka dots! I think the shelf looks great as it is! Like the other poster said, it makes your cards stand out nicely, and it might draw attention away from your beautiful art!
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06-08-2007, 04:49 AM
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Pearl-ExPert
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: New Jersey
Posts: 6,654
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I voted NOT to polka dot the shelves, only because I think that having some solid black items will accentuate the polka dots that you are using around the room.
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06-08-2007, 04:54 AM
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Glitter Guru
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: North Carolina
Posts: 8,251
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go for it! polka dot away...
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06-08-2007, 04:59 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: ...Somewhere inside my closet...Stamping
Posts: 4,701
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That is not really a question, Polka Dots are a way of life!
Go for the DOTS!!!!
__________________ Karen
...My life is like a stroll on the beach...As near to the edge as I can go...Thoreau... |
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06-08-2007, 05:05 AM
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Die Cut Diva
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: In my stamp room getting ink on my fingers!
Posts: 5,083
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Go for it Cindy! Your craft room looks sweet (the little bit of it that we can see)!
Linda
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06-08-2007, 05:07 AM
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Kookie Creator
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Wheat Ridge, Colorado!
Posts: 2,035
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You can never have too much of a good thing right??!!
I love the dots and I am all about color and lots of it = so go for it!
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06-08-2007, 05:12 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: IL
Posts: 15,487
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Well I voted for the dots but now that I look at it the solid black accentuates (sp?) the polka dots on the other things. But you should do what makes you happy!
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06-08-2007, 05:16 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Apr 2007
Posts: 177
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I vote for Polka dots!!!!
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06-08-2007, 05:17 AM
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Splitcoast Dirty Dozen Alumni M&M Stamper
Join Date: Apr 2005
Location: The only Eaton Rapids on the Earth, Michigan
Posts: 57,655
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I already posted my viewpoint in your gallery, but I voted, too.
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06-08-2007, 05:17 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Posts: 15,804
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Your room looks fabulous. I emhasize the word "your" -- on the other hand, it can take so little to make the men in our lives happy, so you might want to throw him this one --in exchange for something else of course!!
__________________ Dear Paperlicious is my blog...with a series on how I'm learning to improve my cardmaking by studying others. |
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06-08-2007, 05:19 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jul 2005
Posts: 19,964
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Oh, Cindy is not winning in her own poll! Come on girls, help a sister out!
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06-08-2007, 05:21 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Ohio, trying to get Scarlet out of the dryer
Posts: 11,952
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I said no polka dots, I think it would make the shelf too busy and detract form the awesome samples you have displayed.
Barbara
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06-08-2007, 05:27 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: TX
Posts: 29,014
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But YOU LOVE polkadots...so YOU get to do what you want! Go for it girlfriend....but, if you are feeling like you dont want to bother--it looks great without them too!
How's that for vague?
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06-08-2007, 05:30 AM
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Mad Swapper
Join Date: May 2004
Location: Round Rock, Texas
Posts: 5,000
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I just took a tour through your craft room. It looks great! What a fun stamping oasis. It looks like you have polka dotted your little heart out. Why not a few more on your new shelf? It would fit right in with the rest of the room. I voted yes to the dots!
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06-08-2007, 05:36 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Sep 2005
Location: Manitoba, Canada
Posts: 835
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I love polka dots too! But a little goes a long way. Nothing wrong with a bit of solid in a polka dot world.
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06-08-2007, 05:46 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Somewhere in the middle...closer to there, nearer to here...
Posts: 2,109
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Polka dots rock and normally I would be with you...but from the picture it looks like there is a whole lotta dots going on. Have you ever thought about painting the other shelves you get in a dramatic red as that may complement the black white theme. BTW--what a cute space...I'm totally jealous!
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06-08-2007, 05:51 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jul 2006
Location: DFW,TX
Posts: 1,467
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After a quick tour of your craft room......very impressive craft room...... I go with NO dots on the shelves. The solid black will better accentuate your displays on your shelves. While you're at it, have you ever considered painting the trim around your closet door black? That would tie in beautifully with your shelves.
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06-08-2007, 05:58 AM
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Creative Crew SU Design Team Alumni
Join Date: Sep 2004
Location: Ellicott City, Maryland
Posts: 4,409
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Quote: Originally Posted by bb&kk I said no polka dots, I think it would make the shelf too busy and detract form the awesome samples you have displayed.
Barbara |
Ditto |
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06-08-2007, 06:07 AM
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Stazon Splitcoast
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: Denver 'burbs
Posts: 13,648
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Quote: Originally Posted by chicorecoI voted not to polka dot--think the polka dots will take away from the stuff you have displayed on the shelf. |
Yup, I agree. If the idea is to showcase your work, then the shelf needs to fade away, and polka dots would put the emphasis on the shelf, not your beautiful work! |
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06-08-2007, 06:16 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Coon Rapids,Mn
Posts: 2,357
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I almost feel guilty,NO,...your craft room is fab,the things on the shelf really stand out if the shelf is not as busy,I understand the love of dots,but I still say no. I'm sorry,love your stuff.
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06-08-2007, 06:23 AM
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Insane Embellisher
Join Date: Jul 2004
Location: Where the water meets the sand in So Cali
Posts: 1,309
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No polka dots....will detract from the look of the stuff on the shelf. And you should really have SOME plain to break it up, it's kinda a design rule, right??
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06-08-2007, 06:27 AM
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Polyshrink Goddess
Join Date: Jun 2004
Location: Troy, Ohio
Posts: 2,809
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Love what I can see of your room! I voted no polka dots cause it looks like you have quite a bit in there already. The solid shelf is super cute!
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Trying to get ready for my first craft show!
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06-08-2007, 06:36 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
SCS Challenge Hostess
This is My Story.
Join Date: Apr 2006
Location: Looking For Teapots!
Posts: 59,848
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Holy cow! I am so confused! First I want to...then I don't think I should ....then I want to....then I don't think I should! Yikes! Such problems in life!
Thanks for the great response! Lots of opinions are helpful....(I think!)
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06-08-2007, 06:54 AM
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Rubber Obsessor
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Illinois
Posts: 310
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Whoops! Thank goodness for the edit button in the gallery! I had posted this over there thinking that I was posting it here, and then I couldn't figure out where it went!
What a beautiful room you have! Does anyone call you Dotty? Just kidding. It really is gorgeous. How funny that you have dotted everything from the stapler and trashcan to your chair!
To dot or not to dot is a REALLY tough questions!! I think if you do the whole shelf it would definitely take away from your artwork, but maybe just around the edge. Or how about doing one shelf and leaving the other two without dots? Compromise is good!
Good luck on your decision!
~K |
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06-08-2007, 07:04 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
SCS Challenge Hostess
This is My Story.
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Quote: Originally Posted by kcmomof3Whoops! Thank goodness for the edit button in the gallery! I had posted this over there thinking that I was posting it here, and then I couldn't figure out where it went!
What a beautiful room you have! Does anyone call you Dotty? Just kidding. It really is gorgeous. How funny that you have dotted everything from the stapler and trashcan to your chair!
To dot or not to dot is a REALLY tough questions!! I think if you do the whole shelf it would definitely take away from your artwork, but maybe just around the edge. Or how about doing one shelf and leaving the other two without dots? Compromise is good!
Good luck on your decision!
~K |
See the post right above yours? I did the same exact thing and posted that comment on my own card! Yikes! Duh......glad you did it too...makes me feel better! LOL!
Hey, that's a good idea...do one shelf and leave the others black...Hmmm....Thanks for that idea! |
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06-08-2007, 07:10 AM
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clean and krafty
Join Date: Dec 2004
Location: washington!
Posts: 25,910
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I think polkda dotted would be fun. You can always paint over it later!!
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06-08-2007, 07:13 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Jan 2005
Location: Vancouver Island
Posts: 9,573
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Have you played around with the size and density of the dots by using repositionable adhesive to tack some white CS dots on your shelf? The look won't be quite the same as it would look painted, but it would give you an idea. Then you could take another pic of the faux-dotted shelf and post it too. __________________
Melanie
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06-08-2007, 07:26 AM
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Crimping Master
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 3,339
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I say do it but its b/c I'm going through a polka dot phase right now! Love them!
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06-08-2007, 07:38 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
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Quote: Originally Posted by bubbasprincessI say do it but its b/c I'm going through a polka dot phase right now! Love them! |
Obviously I am in a permanent phase! Thanks for responding! |
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06-08-2007, 07:39 AM
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Dirty Dozen Alumni
SCS Challenge Hostess
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Quote: Originally Posted by MahloumelHave you played around with the size and density of the dots by using repositionable adhesive to tack some white CS dots on your shelf? The look won't be quite the same as it would look painted, but it would give you an idea. Then you could take another pic of the faux-dotted shelf and post it too. |
Another great idea....thanks! |
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06-08-2007, 07:51 AM
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Gallery Gazer
Join Date: Mar 2006
Location: Beautiful BC with my soulmate and he is a stamper too!!
Posts: 21,147
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I voted for the polka dots, they will make the shelf just pop!
__________________ Kelly
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06-08-2007, 07:52 AM
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Stampin' Fool
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: Coon Rapids,Mn
Posts: 2,357
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what about a row of dots on the bottom of the shelf? Poss a piece of ribbon with cute tacks so it is far enough from your cards as not to detract?
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