I went a bit crazy on my last order and bought loads of stamp sets. Because it was my first order since re-signing up again in August, SU! very kindly gave me an extra 10% instant income, so I had a bit of a splurge. Anyway, I have lots of new sets to play with!
One of my favourite ways to get to know a new set is to CASE the catalog sample made with it. So here we go...
I can see myself using Fine Feathers (126515 $16.95 (WM), 126517 $12.95 (CM))A LOT for masculine cards, notecard sets, all sorts really. I loved the catalog sample so much that I stuck pretty closely to it - the only real change I made was the addition of two extra buttons. Well, it kind of wasn't intentional - the Certainly Celery one is covering up a smudge! Then the teeny tiny one was added for balance.
This one is a card for my best friend Jen who lives in England. So it's nice and flat for mailing. To get the smudgy effect on the foliage, I sprayed the stamp after inking with some shimmer mist. The set is called Summer Silhouettes (126445 $24.95 (WM), 126447 $17.95 (CM)) - another great one for notecard sets, sympathy cards, girly cards...
I really like both of these cards but I am hooked on sillhouettes right now so unlike the second a little better. I have looked at the catalog a bunch of times and never noticed the lattice that is part of that set. Sweet!
ReplyDeleteTwo stunning cards, Bexx!! They are drop-dead gorgeous!! Both of these sets are moving to the top of my SU wish list NOW!
ReplyDeleteFor Dorothy's Card-a-Day challenge, I would love to case your At Long Last card from Monday and incorporate it into my 10 Minute Monday post if that is O.K. with you.
Of COURSE!!! I would love to see how you improve it! I am so flattered!
DeleteThanks, Bexx. It won't be improved because I have to be able to stamp it in 10 minutes, but I will do my best!
DeleteI especially like the feathers card-making me want that set now! So pretty!!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. I really like the fine feathers. The colors you chose were beautiful.
ReplyDeleteoh, I love the feathers...LOVE them!
ReplyDeleteLoving the feathers and the colors in the second card are beautiful! Isn't it so much fun playing with new sets? That is what I have been busy doing! Now I am so far behind on laundry!!!
ReplyDeleteFun times with new toys, what's not to love about that?!!!
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