It’s the last day of our June Release and I’ve got something extra sweet and incredibly fun to share with you. Introducing the new Border Bling: Lotty Dotty Dies. This delightful border is perfect for so many things, styles, occasions, etc. There are many different ways you can use it…I’ll show you one and the designers have oodles of other options for you too.
I sponged ink over my Lotty Dotty border, using Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose, Summer Sunrise, Melon Berry, and Limeade Ice. I then spritzed it with water and let it dry. My last step was to stencil on a diagonal, the new Script Background Stencil using Melon Berry ink. I love how it turned out!
I stamped a variety of Vintage Blooms in a wide array of colors, making sure they coordinated with my background. I then added them to a die cut wreath, made using the XO Heart Frames . I love Vintage Blooms so much and think the playful nature of the Lotty Dotty Border, creates more of a relaxed feel with these blooms. But these are flowers you can certainly dress up and make very elegant…just depends on what you choose to combine them with, colors, accents, etc.
I few things I added to help soften the look and feel of my card are a layer of vellum, Vintage Cream twill, Stickles glitter, and a curvy It’s A Sign: Hanging Frames: Stitched Layers die cut. I love the font used on this sentiment from Inside Greetings: Friendship. It definitely carries with it a soft, feminine look and feel which was the perfect accompaniment for this card.
Isn’t Lotty Dotty adorable? Wait until you see what the designers have created with it. Just like sunshine!
Thanks so much for joining us this month. Hope you’ll join us for our Instagram hop on June 22nd!
Supplies used:
STAMPS: Vintage Blooms, Inside Greetings: Friendship
INK: Lovely Lady, Autumn Rose, Melon Berry, Summer Sunrise, Raspberry Fizz, Bright Buttercup, Saffron Spice, Olive Twist, Mint Julep, Ripe Avocado
PAPER: Stamper’s Select White, Sheer Basics Vellum
DIES: Border Bling: Lotty Dotty, It’s A Sign: Hanging Frames: Stitched Layers, Vintage Blooms, XO Heart Frames, Pierced Feature Frames, Love to Layer: Aztec
OTHER: Script Background Stencils, adhesive gems, Stickles Crystal glitter, Vintage Cream twill
TIPS:
- Ink blend the background panel before you die cut if you want a soft fade. This way the ink is not emphasized in the cut outs.
- If you want definition from the pattern of the die cut, definitely ink it up after you die cut it.
- Die cut your white card with die cut elements. Add ink as you go to create variation and definition.
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TIPS:
- Don’t be afraid to combine flowers and dies from different stamp sets.
- For the Penciled Outlines, stamp first, then die cut!
- When white embossing onto colored card stock, add some white splatters to the whole card. It makes the embossing powder fallout part of the design!
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TIPS:
- Use small scraps of card stocks in different colors behind the Border Bling: Lotty Dotty Dies when you run it through your diecutting machine for the inlay technique. You do not need whole panels for this look.
- Use die cut pieces, like the stars and the circles, for added shaker elements!
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Melanie Ann MacKenzie says
What a fun release day! Such bright and happy cards! Cheers.
Sue Symens says
Oh my…dots and spots aka polka-dots are a favorite of mine. Perfect!!!
Deb B. says
The Border Bling is so versatile! Love all the samples!
Della says
Love all the fun cards This is a fabulous release.
Michele F says
I cannot lie – I love big [medium and small] dots!!! Whimsical and fun!
Well done, ladies!
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Marcia Hill says
All the dots…oh my gosh I’m in LOVE!! What fun and bright cards today…definitely feels like Summer with this whole release!! :0)
Annette Snyder says
I love the new border bling die!
Lisa Schenck says
This is such a fabulous release! Lotty Dotty is a must have, I absolutely love everything in this release!
Lori Beseke says
Great cards! Love the new Dotty die -what a fabulous release!
KrisT says
Love this new border bling die. So versatile!
marcy says
Can’t go wrong with polka dots in the summer! Cute ideas.
Vickie R. says
What a beautiful, summery release!
abrash says
I love anything dots – polka dots! Such a great release!
Eva N says
This was my year to quit buying & use what I have. But no, you had to go and create the wonderful Dotty Border Bling, the water elements and so much more. The wonderful summer cards from the designers mean I won’t be able to resist!
Kim Heggins says
Oh my….those dots are simply fabulous!
MandaLJ says
I love the combination of Lotty Dotty with Pool Waves – looks lovely!
Jan Metcalf says
Love the creative ways you used The new Lotty Dotty die!
Dawn W. says
Love all these cards! So fun!
Meghan Kennihan says
I am in LOVE with the Lotty Dotty Border Bling! Soooo wonderful!
Amy Cooley says
The polka dot backgrounds are so much fun!
Jan P says
The design team had such clever posts, today. The Lotty, Dotty Border is great!
D. Suzanne Cox says
I’m always looking for a new background—the Lotty Dotty border fits the bill!
Esther says
Such a fun die and so many delightful ways to use it! Love all these beautiful projects!
Susan Molinari says
Loving the summertime crafting vibes! Needed some inspiration and you delivered. Really inspired to revisit stencils. Love the new products!
Diane Hover says
Beautiful samples and lots of ways to use this new die, love the fun name too, how cute!!
Stephanie Haley says
I love the combo of the Lotty Dotty stencil and the pool stencil!
Julie Bitner says
Those cute such dots make the cutest cards!
Isabel Z says
I have a thing for polka dots so this one is right up my alley!
Janice says
There’s a whole (hole) lot of fun in these cards!
Marchelle says
I love this Border Bling holey die! The card with the shells and the new die by Melody is breathtaking!
Mel H says
What a super versatile die. I love this release so much!
BECCA YAHRLING says
Gorgeous new dies and even more gorgeous inspiration!!
Sue D says
Dots always make projects fun!
Christine Miller says
Love dots! Absolutely love them, and this new die is absolutely wonderful!!
Sally Keagle says
The cards today are so fun. What a great new die!
Betty Neville says
Awesome projects! Love the Lotty Dotty Border!
Kathy Mc says
Who doesn’t love polka dots? (Now where’s the bikini?) Lotta Dotty Border definitely fits the bill, especially for creating cards! Awesome showcasing by the DT once again!
Momo0314 says
So many wonderful projects as always!! I especially love the blue one which has some sea shells on it! So pretty♥♥♥
Denise Bryant says
I always love your Border Bling designs! The dots are a favorite! So many possibilities! Love the samples!
Jill W. says
Lotty Dotty Is so versatile and fun! The designers did an amazing job using it!
Sadie H says
That Lotty Dotty is a must have!!! So versatile and adds so much interest to cards. Love Betty’s red and yellow color combo. Definitely an eye catcher!
kathy dumpert says
I like seeing new inspiration for another amazing release!
Karen Walker says
The DT has beautifully showcased how versatile this new Border Bling is!
Andre M. says
Fun new die and cards shared!
Luanne Ford says
Lotty Dotty is fantastic! I love all the different colors and design possibilities!
Cynthia C. says
Very versatile!!
Carmela says
Love the dotty background!! Looks beautiful with the water stencil and the seashells!!
Heather says
Love the Parrot in the Feathered Friends collection!
Helen F. says
Oh let the Summertime FUN begin! Love this awesome Dotty Border.
Today’s cards are super cheerful and playful ~ thank you for the inspiration, Design Team!
Dee says
Dots, dots, dots…one of my favorite border blings to date.
Mary J. says
Love all the cards. Thank you DT!
Emma Sleppy says
I love the Lotty Dotty die. Perfect release!
Cindy Cherry says
fun release! Everything is so bright & sunny!
Jen Carter says
What a fun grouping of products!
Scraporcraft says
Nice idea shares for creating the scenes.
Kylie Z says
I can see so many uses for this!
SHARON D. says
Everything this week has been phenomenal! The products, the inspiration-beautiful and fun!
Kathy J in Ellicott City says
I love the dot background die, wonderful!
Laura Corkill says
I love how versatile this is! The team has come up with amazing designs! ♥
Greta H says
Love the new border die! Wonderful projects!
Sheila W says
What a fun border bling die! Great projects showcasing it by the design team!
DAnn Comer says
Love how these projects capture the bright and fun days of summer!
Marilyn M says
Love the Dotss!
Marilyn M says
Love the Dots!
Janet Mack says
Lotty Dotty, what a cute name.
Beverly Perdue says
Lots of dots is so fun! Oh the possibilities!
Heather Mills says
Wow, Lotty Dotty is so unique and so fun!!
Jennifer G. says
I really love the new border bling die!
Martin says
My favorite is the new feathered friend. Great release!
JoAnn P. says
Wonderful release! So many fun new products.
Carlton says
The design team did an outstanding job this release.
Susan McRae says
Lots of amazing products in this release!
Marisela Delgado says
Amazing dies!
Melissa Leftrick says
Love this release!! So many beautiful creations!!
Jan says
The new border bling die is really cute and its name is even cuter! Loved all the ways the team showed how it could be used.
Maria C F says
Another amazing release!
Iggy says
The border bling die is so much fun.
Kim Burckhard says
Love the kitty dotty! So fun
Joan K says
Lotty Dotty- well just the name screams fun! What a great addition to every stash this is!
Pauline B. says
Love the different sizes of dots on this fun die!
Josie says
The design team did such a good job showcasing the Border Bling: Lotty Dotty die that it’s my favorite item of the release so far!