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Thursday, June 17, 2010

One-Layer Card with Hero Arts Striped Background

Have you ever left any stamps languishing, unused, for years?

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
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27 comments:

  1. JessJune 17, 2010 at 7:04 AM

    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...

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  2. LindaJune 17, 2010 at 7:08 AM

    I 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!!

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  3. CassandraJune 17, 2010 at 7:09 AM

    Ah, 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).

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  4. Karen DunbrookJune 17, 2010 at 7:17 AM

    Lovely, happy card....nice summery feel to it....reminds me of an awning at a great chocolate store...did I say chocolate??

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  5. Susan RaihalaJune 17, 2010 at 7:20 AM

    Karen, that was exactly what I was thinking! Chocolate...yum!

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  6. ToricoJune 17, 2010 at 7:58 AM

    Such a pretty birthday card! Love those rhinestones!!!

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  7. Patti JJune 17, 2010 at 8:14 AM

    Very pretty! Love the bling :) Great card, Susan, and SO happy the stamps are discontinued!!! lol...

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  8. Susan G.June 17, 2010 at 8:30 AM

    Love it!!

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  9. DoneldaJune 17, 2010 at 8:50 AM

    Hey ... 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!!

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  10. Carol's Ink SpotJune 17, 2010 at 8:51 AM

    Very pretty.

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  11. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 8:59 AM

    Oh my goodness, that's SUCH a perfect card because it's CUTE but also elegant.

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  12. Susan RaihalaJune 17, 2010 at 9:08 AM

    Yes, 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!

    When do we get to have it all?

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  13. AnonymousJune 17, 2010 at 9:27 AM

    you are D.E.L.I.G.H.T.F.U.L!!
    love, love this card.
    enjoy your family!!
    marty

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  14. ArdythJune 17, 2010 at 9:31 AM

    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!

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  15. TrishGJune 17, 2010 at 10:26 AM

    Very pretty. I LOVE the bling!

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  16. Cindy H.June 17, 2010 at 10:30 AM

    This 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:)

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  17. HeatherJune 17, 2010 at 10:57 AM

    Oh,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 :)

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  18. SusanJune 17, 2010 at 11:10 AM

    You've done it again! Love the striped background. I'm really learning to love the CAS look. TFS!

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  19. DwitaJune 17, 2010 at 11:11 AM

    Have 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..

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  20. iriseyesJune 17, 2010 at 7:19 PM

    What 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!
    Enjoy your time away, Susan.

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  21. shannonJune 17, 2010 at 8:33 PM

    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!

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  22. LindseyJune 17, 2010 at 9:18 PM

    I 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.

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  23. Kate LewisJune 18, 2010 at 2:21 AM

    Ooh, 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

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  24. HeatherJune 18, 2010 at 2:32 AM

    I 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:)

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  25. MichelleJune 18, 2010 at 8:31 AM

    Love the pretty colours, the bling, such great composition:-)

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  26. nancydJune 18, 2010 at 8:46 AM

    Susan - regarding attaching bling. Does the adhesive on them really hold the bling or do you use something else? Thanks,
    Nancy D.

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  27. Susan RaihalaJune 18, 2010 at 7:40 PM

    nancyd,

    The 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!

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