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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.


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11 comments:

  1. leslie (crookedstamper)May 29, 2011 at 6:41 PM

    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. Rose AnnMay 29, 2011 at 7:26 PM

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

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  3. sgalleyMay 29, 2011 at 11:33 PM

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

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  4. Andrea EwenMay 30, 2011 at 7:18 AM

    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. vdoyle8May 30, 2011 at 9:09 AM

    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. Lorraine May 30, 2011 at 2:07 PM

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

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  7. Jessi FoganMay 30, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    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. Lori CraigMay 30, 2011 at 4:12 PM

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

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  9. Donna HuisingaMay 30, 2011 at 4:50 PM

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

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  10. Paper Crafts & Scrapbooking EditorMay 31, 2011 at 9:14 AM

    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. Mary HansenMay 31, 2011 at 8:57 PM

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

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