This Too Shall Pass

I can't believe that I made the promise to post once a week four weeks ago and I have actually kept it.  I guess it is all a matter of what you set your mind to.  I have always believed that anything is possible as long as you set your mind to it and do what it takes to get it done.  :)


I found the layout for this card in Paper Crafts Magazine and thought it would be quick and easy, and...it was!  Quick and easy is always good.  I think this lay out would be great for an Easter card too.  I love the colors from Stampin' Up!'s Subtles collection, especially in the springtime.  These seem like Easter colors to me!.


Speaking of Easter, I am already behind...I should have had my Easter cards make two weeks ago.  By the time I get them done, I am sure it will be too late to mail them.  Anyway...


Here is what I used on this card. 

Tea for Two DSP        129311

 

Pretty In Pink Card Stock      100459

 

So Saffron Card Stock     105118

 

Pool Party Card Stock     122924

 

Very Vanilla Card Stock     101650

 

Early Espresso Classic Ink     126974

 

Stamp Set From My Heart     (126555wood)     (126557clear)

 

Labels Collection Framelits     (125598)

 

 

I hope you like the card and thank you for stopping by.  Until next time...

 

 

Happy Stamping!

 

 

Josie

 



Feeling Sentimental

I just love, love, love this stamp set, Feeling Sentimental #129627(w)/#129630(c), that you can get in the current Sale-a-bration catalog! I decided I had to have it when I first laid eyes on it.  All three of the images from this stamp set remind me a little of  my grandparents.  I've always loved vintage style things and made myself a promise years ago that I would only have antique furniture in my home one day.  Well, I haven't been able to convert all of my furnishings to antiques, but I've got a good start.  My living room is 1947 style couch and chairs that used to belong to my grandparents...recovered of course.  Also in the living room I have 1940's style end tables and an antique Singer Sewing Machine with the metal petal that I used to watch my grandmother push when I was a kid.  My kitchen table is also from them, still in perfect condition and from the same era.  I sure do miss Grandma and Grandpa at times.  I have a lot of happy memories of them.  :)

I stamped this image using black Staz On ink onto a 2" wide piece of vellum.  I layered it with a piece of First Edition Specialty  dsp of the same size.  I did not heat emboss this image, but it would look awesome if you would stamp it in Versa Mark and use black embossing powder on it.  The sentiment is also stamped in black Staz On.

Here's a list of everything I used:

• Crumb Cake Card Stock   #120953 -- $6.95
• Core'dinations Card Stock (Pool Party)   #129321 -- $6.95
• Stampin' Sanding System sanding block   #129367 -- $2.95
• Stampin' Standing System sanding block refills   #129368 -- $1.95
• First Edition Specialty DSP   #121878 -- $12.95
• Very Vanilla Card Stock   #101650 -- $8.50
• 5/8" Flower Trim   #126869 -- $6.95
• Cute Clips--Hung Up   #129389 -- $4.95
• Jet Black Staz On Ink Pad   #101406 -- $7.95
• White Vellum Card Stock   #101856 -- $6.50
• Pool Party Classic Ink Pad (on the flower)   #126982 -- $5.95
• Honeycomb Textured Impressions Embossing Folder   #129378 -- $7.95

I think that is everything.  Most items can be found in the new Spring Catalog.  The stamp set as I mentioned in the first sentence is a FREE set in Sale-a-bration along with the Pool Party ribbon that I used on the card.  For every $50.00 in product you purchase from now until March 22, you earn one free item from the Sale-a-bration catalog.  Both the Spring and Sale-a-bration catalogs can be downloaded by clicking on the photos on the right.  Or you could just use this list and click here to go to my online store.  Once there, click on the shop now button at the top right.

 Hope you enjoyed your visit.  Until next time...

Happy Stamping!

Josie

OH, Hello!

 True to my word last week, I am posting again today.  So far, so good on my resolution to be more consistent with my blog.

Today's card was an easy one to create.  Sometimes I think the simpler something is, the better it is.  Like cooking dinner, if I can get into the kitchen and out within 30 minutes, that's doing good for me.  This card was the same way.  It only took about 30 minutes to make. 

 

Here's what I used.

 

From the Spring Catalog:

 

• Oh, Hello Bundle (131101/$38.95--clear or 131102/$44.95--wood) 

 

 

From the Annual Catalog:

• Very Vanilla C/S  (101650/$6.95)
• Tangerine Tango C/S  (111349/$6.95
• Island Indigo Ink     (126986/$5.95)
• Tangerine Tango Ink    (126946/$5.95)
• Lucky Limeade Ink     (126984/$5.95)
• Scallop Circle Punch 2-3/8 "     (118874/$16.95)
• Scallop Circle Punch 1-3/4"    (119854/$16.95)

Have fun creating!

 

Josie

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Vintage Vogue Meets Daffodil Delight

Thought I'd try something different this time, and I made an odd size card. It fits a regular business size envelope that you can get at any office supply store. I used chocolate chip, the new daffodil delight (debuts July 1 in new IBC), and very vanilla card stock. I was rather pleased with the color combination. The ink colors I used are chocolate chip, daffodil delight, and regal rose. The stamp sets are vintage vogue which appeared in the Occasions Mini and Full of Life which are in the current IBC. Both stamp sets will reappear in the new IBC on July 1st. I very much like both sets! The photo looks crooked, but I assure you it isn't. :) The card was slightly tilted when I photographed it. This is my first time using the new daffodil delight ink and I think it is simply beautiful. It isn't too bright, and it isn't too dark. It sort of has a vintage-ey hue to it. I love vintage. My home is filled with antiques! In case it doesn't show well in the photo, I added a little dazzling diamonds glitter to each flower center. The sentiment is from the Full of Life set. It has a lot of great sayings in it and is working its way into being another one of my favorites. Yes, I know. I have a lot of favorite stamp sets. If you asked me to put them in order according to my favorites, they would all probably be listed next to number one. :) It is hard to decide which I like most.

Well, that's it for now...until next time!

Josie