Fun with Die Cuts

Hello crafters! Today I have a card to share that I made for the inspirational photo challenge at Paper Smooches.  I've been a bit obsessed with dies lately and challenged myself to try to use them in creative ways.  

And here is the inspirational photo:

To make my card I knew that I wanted to use my favorite Distress ink colors - Spiced Marmalade and Picked Raspberry.  I sponged it on my card front, then flicked water for the water spots.  

I used my Paper Smooches die "Linked Hearts" to cut the bottom of my card front.  I then cut it again using gorgeous shiny paper from Paper Temptress.  I then pieced some of the hearts back in and used my "Love" die to cut a sentiment also from the distressed paper.  

As a little surprise, I glued the remaining die cut from Paper Smooches to the inside of the card.  

I am entering this in the following challenges:

Paper Smooches Picture Perfect Challenge

Paper Smooches Guest Designer Search November

Marker Pop Challenge 79, Anything Goes

Simon Says Stamp Challenge Autumn in the Air

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