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Sunday, January 23, 2011

Inscribed

I decided before my new Papertrey set arrives I need to clear out the new stamp basket. In it was this sentiment stamp I picked up on sale at Hobby Lobby. I loved the message but wasn't sure what image to pair it with.

Then I remembered this pen from Letters to Friends, an old StampinUp vintage set that I simply can't part with, even if it's vintage. You see, I used to collect fountain pens and still use them occasionally when I think to put ink in them.

So I settled on this very simple layout using softer colors for the pen and crisp black for the sentiment.




We are each of us inscribed on the palm of his hand. Which is rather a comforting thought, don't you think?

Supplies
stamps: Stampabilities, StampinUp
ink: Memento
paper: Papertrey white
accessories: stamp postitioner
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27 comments:

  1. SusanJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:22 AM

    Yes, it is comforting, Susan to know our lives are in God's hands. Your wonderful cards have me wishing for a hobby lobby in my green state...I would have picked that sentiment too.

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  2. Deborah FringsJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:35 AM

    I really like this pen image - so elegant. Wonderful verse too!

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  3. SusieJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:03 AM

    Wonderful, wonderful cards. Love the sentiment and, yes, being God's own brings me much comfort.

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  4. Lori VKJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:12 AM

    Great card, and thank you for the reminder! It truly is a comfort.

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  5. Kim SJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:56 AM

    All your cards are wonderful but this is truly amazing! To pair this old fountain pen with the verse is inspired, then the layout with the pen on the first line. It's gorgeous!

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  6. Karen (TLgirl353)January 23, 2011 at 8:08 AM

    Gorgeous cards! Beautiful sentiment!

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  7. Joyce across the PondJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:22 AM

    That is one beautiful card...and being a calligrapher I love that stamp so going to do a search for it right now! I do have a stamp of a pen similar to yours....and I've stamps of quills too....lovely cards....thanks and so agree with your spiritual sentiment too.

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  8. RachJanuary 23, 2011 at 9:27 AM

    It is indeed a comforting thought.

    Although they are all lovely cards, I like the soft, soothingness (is that even a word??) of the blue the best.

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  9. EricaJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:27 AM

    Lovely card. It would be so simple to make a set with these since it's different each time the pen ink color is changed.

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  10. Bev J.January 23, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Love the cards. The verse stamped on the pen is inspired!

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  11. SusanJanuary 23, 2011 at 10:40 AM

    Love that verse and yes, it is comforting to know that we're inscribed on the palm of his hand. I probably wouldn't have bought that stamp, simply because I couldn't have figured out how to use it on a card...but your card is perfect! I love the pen stamp and it's perfect with the sentiment! Awesome card, Susan.

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  12. DoneldaJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    these are brilliant!!!

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  13. CookieJanuary 23, 2011 at 11:32 AM

    Very clever to pair it with the pen! LOVE it! And I LOVE the fact God doesnt ever erase us :D
    (Got that from Charles Stanley Eternal Security love that book!!!)

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  14. AnnJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    Brilliant pairing of stamps, Susan! That sentiment is VERY comforting, indeed!

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  15. JanelleJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:07 PM

    A very comforting thought. A perfect card. Love it!

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  16. Sheila HJanuary 23, 2011 at 12:46 PM

    The sentiment is indeed comforting. I love your pairing it with the vintage pen. I also love fountain pens and use my favorite occasionally.

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  17. KayJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:00 PM

    Super cards! Love the lay-out and the vintage pen with that sentiment. Perfect!!!

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  18. rooneyJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:03 PM

    Yes. i don't usually comment although i love your cards! but i had to on this one because it is one of my favorite verses! love the pen and love the verse and love your cards!
    jackie

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  19. LindseyJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:28 PM

    C'mon, you wouldn't part with a stamp set just because it's not the latest thing out there, would you? ;) Not when you can use it to create great cards such as these, anyway...

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  20. Heather TJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:29 PM

    Perfect pairing of image and sentiment and indeed a lovely verse to ponder on.

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  21. MaryJanuary 23, 2011 at 2:48 PM

    Love these cards! The sentiment goes well with the image and is indeed a comfort, when I take the time to remember it and allow that truth to sink in!! :-)

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  22. DianneJanuary 23, 2011 at 4:11 PM

    Oh yes! I love these cards....Perfect in every way....and the life-changing verse you added!

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  23. Donna HuisingaJanuary 23, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I like the pairing very much.

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  24. JannetteJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:28 PM

    I have that scripture verse stamp too! I often use it inside cards, because I'm not sure what to pair it with. I'm going to have to look at all my stamp sets now, to see if there's something that I never saw as appropriate...

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  25. UnknownJanuary 23, 2011 at 7:59 PM

    Oh, I wish I had a Hobby Lobby!! I want this sentiment!! I have been wanting to add to my scripture stash and this would be PERFECT!!

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  26. Tiya-BJanuary 25, 2011 at 7:02 PM

    wow, great card, those stamps look like they were meant to be together.

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  27. JaneenJanuary 25, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    I also have a small fountain pen collection and the Stampin Sisters in Christ blog had Vintage as their challenge this week. I haven't been in to stamp a card yet but this is the stamp that came to my mind. Thanks for sharing it with this wonderful verse.

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