No, of course you haven't. You are on top of things, you don't neglect a thing, you USE your stamps, you would never in a million years ignore one for so long.
Yeah? I'm not buyin' it.
I pulled out this sadly neglected Hero Arts striped background, floral border, and birthday sentiment to give them some love and ink, and made three cards in an hour. I love all three. Today, you're enjoying (I hope you're enjoying!) a one-layer, blinged-out happy birthday card.
To make the card, I stamped the stripes in Memento angel pink and then put post-its on either side to stamp the long border stamp just over the stripes. Then, I blinged.
For those who are interested, all three Hero stamps are discontinued. Fret not! Just pull out your own neglected stamps and do something pretty. Anything. It doesn't matter. This was a very satisfying exercise, and I highly recommend it.
Supplies
stamps: Hero Arts
ink: pink and black Mementon
paper: PTI white
accessories: bling, stamp positioner
Beautiful, as always Susan! I have this striped background stamp (didn't realise it was discontinued so I'm glad I bought it when I did!) and I'll have to have a play very soon...
ReplyDeleteI can't believe you ignored these stamps for so long!! This is beautiful. I've come to be a big fan of CAS and check your blog every day (or several times a day). Keep it coming!!
ReplyDeleteAh, all pink and girly. Glad it's discontinued, can't chase around, find it and pay way too much for it. Will really miss your writing, gives me such a giggle before bedtime (Oz time that is).
ReplyDeleteLovely, happy card....nice summery feel to it....reminds me of an awning at a great chocolate store...did I say chocolate??
ReplyDeleteKaren, that was exactly what I was thinking! Chocolate...yum!
ReplyDeleteSuch a pretty birthday card! Love those rhinestones!!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty! Love the bling :) Great card, Susan, and SO happy the stamps are discontinued!!! lol...
ReplyDeleteLove it!!
ReplyDeleteHey ... you said you made 3 cards but I only see 1 ... where are the other 2?? hope we get to see the others. This one turned out perfect!!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty.
ReplyDeleteOh my goodness, that's SUCH a perfect card because it's CUTE but also elegant.
ReplyDeleteYes, Donelda, I will show the other two tomorrow and Saturday! Spreading it out because of family time. No time to stamp! Family YES! No stamp time SAD!
ReplyDeleteWhen do we get to have it all?
you are D.E.L.I.G.H.T.F.U.L!!
ReplyDeletelove, love this card.
enjoy your family!!
marty
If I do that (find all my unused stamps and use them), I'll be locked alone in my craft room for a LONG time. LOL! Guess I had better get started!
ReplyDeleteVery pretty. I LOVE the bling!
ReplyDeleteThis is a beautiful CAS card and I love how you used the striped background stamp!! Funny, I have the Hero Arts striped background stamp and I think I've only used it once :) Thanks for the inspiration:)
ReplyDeleteOh,you smart whipper snapper, you! I love the softness of the pink with the delightful flourish of that font. Wish it wasn't dc'd. I'm always on the lookout for a flourished sentiment. Mind you, I have several and I love 'em all :)
ReplyDeleteYou've done it again! Love the striped background. I'm really learning to love the CAS look. TFS!
ReplyDeleteHave a nice time with the family, Susan. This card is awesome. To tell you the truth, I never saw these HA stamps before... The strip stamp is gorgeous..
ReplyDeleteWhat a great card - I just adore the pink stripes! I have many neglected stamps, I'm sure I can come up with a card or two.....dozen!
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your time away, Susan.
lovin' the stripes! I wouldn't have known what to do with that, either...I just LOVE all this inky inspiration!! have fun with family!
ReplyDeleteI never really "got" bg stamps still I started hanging out on your blog... this card is so (chocolate-box) sweet. The bling is the perfect (as always) finishing touch.
ReplyDeleteOoh, so beautiful and elegant Susan! I'm ashamed to say I have plenty of stamps that haven't seen much love recently - must rectify that soon! Kate x
ReplyDeleteI love the simplicity of your layout Susan, I'll probably have a go but I just know it won't work, oh well I guess the fun is in the trying to create! Hev:)
ReplyDeleteLove the pretty colours, the bling, such great composition:-)
ReplyDeleteSusan - regarding attaching bling. Does the adhesive on them really hold the bling or do you use something else? Thanks,
ReplyDeleteNancy D.
nancyd,
ReplyDeleteThe adhesive on these was attached. I used a craft knife to lift them and place them on the card. For the bling that isn't self-adhesive, I use a dot of white glue (Scotch brand Tacky glue for paper).
Hope that helps!
Thanks, everyone for your comments!