His and Her Cards with Watercolor Dots

by Virginia Lu

Hello, Altenew friends!

It's Virginia here. I am delighted to share two cards with you today. With the same supplies and a slight variation, I created two versions (his and her) with teenagers/young adults in mind. Whether it's for a birthday, graduation, or encouragement purpose, a handmade card (along with a gift card to their favorite shop maybe!?) is just the thing for any special young adults in your life.

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First up, it's a card for HER. I started out with Watercolor Dots Stamp Set and created a multicolor background.

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Our ink pads from Pocketful of Sunshine, Cherry Blossom, and Deep Blue Sea are my source of inspiration. With a stamp positioner, I inked up a few dots each time. It is even easier if you use the Mini Cube Bundle! To add some shine, I embossed some of the dots with Antique Silver Crisp Embossing Powder.

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For embellishments, I hand-stitched parts of the Creative Edges: Lace Die with silver thread. The sentiment “Yay” from Party Time! conveys a sense of happiness and excitement. Totally PERFECT!

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Next up, it's the card for HIM! I changed up the color scheme a bit. This time, I added the Tropical Forest Oval Set to the mix. The best thing about creating cards for young adults or teenagers is you can be as CREATIVE and FREE as you want.

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I went on the “wild” side and stamped the dots in a slanted angle! I know, right!? I then ran the stamped images through my die cut machine with Creative Edges: Notebook Die.

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For good measure, I even added two strips of Watercolor Strokes Washi Tape just to be “edgy”! The sentiment was stamped in Rock Collection Oval Set and then embossed with Antique Silver Crisp Embossing Powder. To add some fun elements, I added Enamel Dots to the circle.

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I hope these two versions of his and her card give you some inspiration and make you smile.

Thank you so much for stopping by! I hope you have a beautiful day!

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SUPPLIES USED:

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Watercolor Dots Stamp Set
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Creative Edges: Notebook Die
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Party Time! Stamp Set
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Pocketful of Sunshine Oval Set
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Cherry Blossom Oval Set
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Deep Blue Seas Oval Set
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July 2017 Mini Cube Bundle
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Antique Silver Crisp Embossing Powder
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Tropical Forest Oval Set
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Rock Collection Oval Set
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New Day Card Kit Enamel Dots
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Karthikha Uday May 7, 2018 - 10:10 AM

That’s so cool!

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:36 PM

Thank you, Karthikha!

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Lagene May 7, 2018 - 10:14 AM

Awesome cards!

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:37 PM

Thank you for stopping by!

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carol May 7, 2018 - 10:23 AM

Your his/her teen cards are absolutely awesome, Virginia! The palettes, the designs, the snippet of lace, the notebook edge…combinations sure to delight the young gals and guys in our lives! Definitely inspired; most definitely smiling!
~carol

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:38 PM

Your comment is so encouraging and makes me smile. Thank you, Carol!

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Teresa Doyle May 7, 2018 - 10:44 AM

These are both awesome cards, I love the use of the Notebook die, that looks great on that card.

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:39 PM

Glad that you like the Notebook Die on cards, Teresa! It has so much to offer!

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Maryam crafter May 7, 2018 - 10:49 AM

They are both cool, awesome card. Love these idea.

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:40 PM

Thank you, dear Maryam!

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Sue D. May 7, 2018 - 11:30 AM

Love this stamp set… it’s so versatile and fun! Your cards are great – so colorful and full of life. TFS.

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:40 PM

Thank you for your sweet comment, Sue!

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Denise Bryant May 7, 2018 - 11:54 AM

Love both color combos!

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 12:43 PM

Thank you, Denise! What I am stuck with the color combo, I just start looking into the Altenew Inks and I usually find something :)

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Tara Prince May 7, 2018 - 12:56 PM

Such fun cards! I love the colors!

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 5:31 PM

Thank you, Tara!

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Harriet May 7, 2018 - 1:53 PM

A wonderful and genius example for all of us.

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 5:32 PM

I am blushing here… Thank you, Harriet!

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Janet Swanlady21 May 7, 2018 - 2:20 PM

simply wonderful duo! Love the silver embossing on the first.

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Virginia L. May 7, 2018 - 5:33 PM

I am glad that you noticed the silver embossing, Janet!

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Linda BL May 7, 2018 - 10:18 PM

Love both cards, but am partial to the one for “her”. Love the silver embossing and really love the hand stitching using the DMC metallic thread. I just ordered the Creative edges lace die, so will have to try your great idea!

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Virginia L. May 8, 2018 - 4:40 PM

Thank you, Linda! You are going to LOVE the Creative Edge Lace Die! Have fun!

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Bev Page May 8, 2018 - 12:25 AM

Thanks Virginia – I really love the versatility of this stamp set and how you showed both male and female options for its use. Thanks so much. Yes, your cards did make me smile and inspired me. Bev.

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Virginia L. May 8, 2018 - 4:44 PM

Thank you for your sweet comment, Bev!

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MelissaF May 8, 2018 - 5:17 PM

Wow, I love these 2 different-but-the-same cards! Thanks for sharing the feminine and masculine colors and details, it really shows how versatile this Watercolor Dots set is!

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Virginia Lu May 8, 2018 - 6:39 PM

Thank you so much, Melissa!

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Sue D May 8, 2018 - 7:30 PM

Cute and colorful modern card designs.

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Virginia Lu May 9, 2018 - 9:11 AM

Thank you, Sue!

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Henriëtte May 9, 2018 - 10:05 AM

That’s a whole different card than usually but still very nice!

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Virginia L. May 9, 2018 - 10:38 AM

Glad that you like the two versions! Thank you, Henriette!

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