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Sunday, May 24, 2009

Samples of a New Year's Resolution

One of my New Year's crafting resolutions was to use every image stamp I own on a project. (Note I specified image, not sentiment, stamps, seeing as a lot of the sentiment stamps that come with otherwise great sets are pretty useless.) I don't have to finish this resolution in 2009; it's going to take a while to get through my many, many stamps. But I'm working steadily at using them all.

Here's my procedure, if you're interested. I pull out a set, use all the images on cards, and then mark it on a list as "keeper," "okay until something better comes along," and "get rid of it." It's interesting what sets are really easy to work with, which ones take more effort, and which ones simply aren't worth the effort for me. Very often, the results surprise me.

PTI's Friends 'til the End is a keeper for sure. Here are two cards I made with it. The leaves are not as nice as the flowers to me, and are a bit harder to work with, but I was proud I used that big one on a decently CAS card.



























If you're interested, hop on over to Questioning my Intelligence for my Memorial Day tribute. It's got pictures and everything! (*wink)
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8 comments:

  1. Joan BMay 24, 2009 at 1:09 PM

    these are darling and a great resolution!

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  2. AnnMay 24, 2009 at 1:35 PM

    Wonderful CAS cards, Susan! Kudos to you for sticking with your resolutions!

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  3. CookieMay 24, 2009 at 1:45 PM

    What a great idea Susan! The cards are awesome! Now off to your other blog! Have a Wonderful Weekend! Hugs...Cookie :)

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  4. Krystie LeeMay 24, 2009 at 2:21 PM

    Beautiful! I must say, you have really rekindled my interest in PTI. You really make their images sing!

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  5. Tenia NelsonMay 24, 2009 at 5:19 PM

    These cards are awesome, Susan!! Have a great holiday weekend!!
    -t

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  6. Ali ManningMay 24, 2009 at 5:52 PM

    Now, that's a good resolution! Hmmm - may be next year I'll try it. Both your cards are fabulous as always!

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  7. Susan (peebsmama)May 24, 2009 at 8:36 PM

    What a great idea for a resolution. I too have been trying to pull out those stamp sets that haven't been used in a while. And I have pulled a LOT of stamps to be sold on ebay. It's really hard, especially the retired ones that have images I love. But like you mentioned, some are "harder" to use than others and I just don't have the space for everything. But even with the ones in my "sell" pile, I estimate that I still have over 700 stamps so to use each one... I'd have to stamp non-stop for a year!

    These two cards are both really terrific. I like how you stamped the images in colored ink and didn't worry about coloring them in. Gives them an open, airier feel.

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  8. DoneldaMay 25, 2009 at 8:27 AM

    what a brilliant idea. if my life ever settles down so that I can actually stamp again, I might just try it!! I love what you did with these cards, and the leaf looks spectacular!!!

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