I wanted to stamp some more so I asked a friend of mine to challenge me with her choice of stamp set. She chose Sweet Herbs (retired Stampin' Up!) as her first choice. I'll admit that as much as I like this set, I find it a challenge to use creatively. But I like a challenge and decided to give it a more current look. Designer papers are all the rage in the stamping world, and I have plenty to play with even though my collection is minuscule compared with some stampers. So you might recognize these papers (from the Blitzen Collection by Basic Grey). I've used them many times before. They're very versatile. I stamp right on the papers and they take the ink very well.
I used the Cuttlebug and the Script embossing folder for the strip across the bottom of the card. Cuttlebugging always adds a nice touch, don't you think?
I made a little mini purse by punching out 2 squares of designer paper and punching holes in a symmetrical pattern around 3 of the edges. Then I used 3 strands of dark brown embroidering floss and a cross stitching needle and sewed around the edges. Nothing fancy, but I like the contrast. I made a handle for the purse with another 3-strand piece of embroidery floss, tied it to the top holes and left a little fringe. I tucked a smaller punched square of vellum that I stamped (before punching), and then adhered it with a couple of Dimensionals so it would stay put and "float".
In fact, I used a lot of Dimensionals on this card. It's popping out all over the place, just the way I like it. Hope you like it, too.
Date: Saturday, April 12, 2008 GMT Views: 2041
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 @ 3:51 AM
This is stunning, I love how you stamped all those pots on the DP, what a great idea. I am going to print this off and share with my friend that has a stamp similar to this. TFS
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Sun, Apr 13, 2008 @ 8:47 AM
Great combination of papers. Wonderful way to get inspired. Love the little purse (thanks for sharing the directions) and the texture and dimension of this card.
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