I used a very old stamp set (Vine and Berry) that is new to me courtesy of Sharon's used stamp sale. Since it is new to me, it fits for Sharon's Friday Blog challenge found here: Blogs at Splitcoaststampers
to use new stamping supplies.
It also fits the IC 108 challenge. A very loose interpretation, but it works for a congratulations card I need. Thanks for the challenges Sharon and Karen. And thanks for looking. Happy Saturday.
Date: Saturday, December 29, 2007 GMT Views: 842
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Registered: April 20, 2006 Location: Michigan's Upper Peninsula Posts: 34762
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:01 AM
Oh my word!!! How long did I have that stamp set -- like years -- and I never used it, as much as I loved it!!! You run home and instantly create this beauty with it -- gee, should I really have sold it -- LOL!!! LOVE THIS!!! It is so elegant and so gorgeous and so perfect for today's IC. I LOVE that IC dress. I am going to do a card for that challenge later today!!! Thanks so much for sharing!!!
Registered: January 26, 2007 Location: Fredericksburg, VA, but originally from Scotland!:) Posts: 12742
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:09 AM
JoAnn, what a gorgeous, rich, elegant card!!! I just love all the embossing and I would never have thought to emboss the sanded b/g stamp, but it looks wonderful! Love the colours and your ribbon is the perfect finishing touch!! Lucky girl, I wish I lived down the street from Sharon and you too
Registered: March 21, 2006 Location: sunny southern california Posts: 20098
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:44 AM
I'd say this stamp is a keeper! Good find!!! Love the image embossed in Gold - very elegnant creation!
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Registered: January 28, 2005 Location: Posts: 25783
Sat, Dec 29, 2007 @ 7:51 AM
This is just stunning.....love your layout, the sanded bg at the top and embossed with gold....wow!!!! The ribbon, the sentiment....it all is just very elegantly executed!!!!