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Sunday, May 29, 2011

Vindication

You know how we all buy a zillion stamps and papers and ribbons and stuff we HAVE to have RIGHT THIS SECOND because they're SO CUTE? And then you know how these sit on a shelf, virginal and forgotten, living in the shadow of other crafty items, which are perhaps no more deserving, but maybe closer to your work surface...

Well I have to say, challenges are what make me go back and give some love to the still new stamps I've never used, and today's card is no exception. I squealed when I saw the Tuesday Trigger this week because I knew I had just such an untouched stamp crying out for this challenge. Here's the inspiration image:

And here's my card...
Stamps: Northern Hearts (Retired), Bird on a Branch (Retired) Ink: Basic Black 
Paper: Whisper White, Poppy Parade, Pumpkin Pie 
Accessories: Poppy Parade and Pumpkin Pie Markers, Label Punch, Oval Punch, Embossing Folder

Is that stamp a PERFECT match or what???

SEE - there IS a reason that we MUST hoard these pretty things. Game, set, match, stampers!! :)

Hope you're having a fun lazy Sunday.


11 comments:

  1. O M G, and SQUEEEEEEEEEEEEEE! It is PERFECTION!!!!! I think I held out and didn't get that set. ;/

    NICE JOB! And thanks for the justification for EVERY stamp set I have ever purchased. :)

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  2. I agree...this is a totally perfect match, Lydia!! ♥ Hope you're having a great Memorial weekend!!

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  3. Perfect! I have that vintage set of bowls, too!

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  4. Wow, Lydia...you must have ESP or something. What a perfect match! I agree with the above comment...thanks for the justification for every piece of everything I have in my craft room!

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  5. Adorable!! And thanks for reminding me that I have that set! It was SO cute that I just had to have it. Not sure it's even seen ink yet. But I appreciate the reminder that this set doesn't have to only be used for Christmas... thanks!

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  6. Yes, yes, yes!!! That is the perfectiest of stamps! Pretty cool card.

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  7. Argh, if only "The Wallet" (aka Hubby) would buy that rationalization...methinks no. Boo, hiss.
    I love this layout - the polka-dotted layer - the PERFECTION of the stamps...it just makes me happy :)

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  8. {love} the colors are divine - great take on the trigger! hugs!

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  9. You nailed it! Couldn't be more perfect than this.

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  10. Hey Lydia! What a sweet approach to this week's Tuesday Trigger in the Moxie Fab World! I'm so glad you joined in on all the fun! :)

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  11. Oh, No, You, Didn't...DID!!! Nailed this one, perfection!

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