Going Dotty

I can't believe how quickly this week's gone by, and have only just realised that I haven't posted on Wednesday like I normally would. 
I have been having fun with my Dot Dot Dot stamp.  I am so glad I got the Stamp-a-ma-jig at the same time!  Check this out:
Over at the Less is More blog a couple of weeks ago they had a challenge using red and orange.  Loads of people said they didn't like orange.  I was really surprised as I love using orange, as I think this card shows!
Do you have an 'oddments' box where you make a topper or something and then decide it's not quite right for your project but keep it anyway as you know you'll find the perfect use for it one day?  I made this little topper a year ago, and just thought it was cute, so I kept it in my box.  I pulled it out when I made this, and realised it was the perfect thing.
Then I left it for a whole day as I felt it needed a seniment but couldn't decide where to put it.  I felt I'd rather leave it off than do the wrong thing.  It came to me in a flash that I should do a little tag.  I actually sewed it on rather than just tying it.  You'll never guess what I've used... dental floss! 
I can see a lot of uses for this Dot Dot Dot stamp (SU!) so I'm going to have to restrain myself, otherwise it'll be dotty overload!
Thanks for dropping in today, please leave a comment, I love to know what you think.
Have a great weekend, y'all!
Jane xx

Comments

  1. Stamps and Paper18 November 2011 at 20:08

    Lovely card Jane, I think orange and red look great together and love your little birdies

    Anne

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  2. Margaret18 November 2011 at 22:22

    Love it! I must do more of this style of card, they look so classy
    Margaret xx

    Did you get your post?

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  3. Michelle19 November 2011 at 18:12

    Sweet card and the orange is perfect. Love the stamp too, I have it as well. The sentiment is really effective, ingenious use of dental floss! M x x

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  4. Vicky Hayes23 November 2011 at 15:41

    This is absolutely stunning Jane. I love the way you extended the dotty stamp and the tag is a beautiful touch. Vx

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  5. Sarn9 December 2011 at 12:21

    Totally gorgeous x

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