Thursday, January 19, 2012

Words, Words, Words

I'm a word nerd, so the Greeting Definition set from Hero Arts has been calling my name for a long time. I now own it, and maybe this card is a bit carried away with words, but I love it shamelessly!




To make this, I stamped the thank definition in black and then used a limited edition set from Clear and Simple Stamps called Thank You to create a thank you frame! This was so fun!

I am trying to make time to put together a quick tutorial on precision stamping, and will post it as soon as I can. Unfortunately, real life is intruding with some unwanted stress this week, which is slowing me down.

Now, I'll send a pack of bling to the first person who can correctly identify the Shakespearean character whom I quoted for the title of this post.

supplies
stamps: Hero Arts Greeting Definitions, Clear and Simple Stamps Thank You
ink: Memento
paper: Papertrey Ink
accessories: that marvelous gridded acrylic block!

21 comments:

Anonymous said...

I believe it was Hamlet.

Joyce said...

Don't know much Shakespeare, but I do think your card is just great. I have this set, and have never thought of using it this way--but I will now!

Judy1223 said...

Yep, definitely Hamlet! Great thank you card!

Sheila H said...

I can't wait for the tutorial, and I love your card !

Colorado Crafter said...

Question answered... but I still have to say that I love your card!

Gabby said...

I love that quote! Hamlet said it when asked what he read. I've always thought that was a clever answer/line. Anyway ... .

Love your TY card. Very nice. :)

Judy Beeksma said...

Absolutely stunning...Love that sentiment!!!

Sally said...

Sorry, don't know the answer. But I really like your design, a smashing idea.
Sally x

Sue said...

You'd never know this wasn't just one stamp. Great job of matching the spacing of the perimeter stamps. It looks great! Now, from reading the answers above, I'll say.....Hamlet!.....but I had no idea.

Ravengirl said...

Your card really appeals to me too. No school for me today, so I appreciate the lesson also.

Julie B. said...

The first thing I thought of when I saw your title was Eliza Doolittle in My Fair Lady - not quite Shakespeare, I know... :) I love this card! I'm going to have to get out my gridded blocks and practice this weekend. You inspired me to get cracking! :)

Valerie said...

Love this Susan, definitions always make great sentiments or as in your case an amazing card!
Val x

Betsy said...

Hamlet ActII Scene II

Susan said...

Fabulous card, Susan. I'm amazed how well you were able to fit the Clear and Simple stamps around the definition - you must have played around with that for quite a while!

cathi139 said...

Fab card
Hugs from Germany
Cathi

Maria Matter said...

brilliant design!

Lura said...

Well, it was Hamlet but obviously I've arrived to late to benefit from my trivia loaded brain. Had to comment on your card though - brilliant! I've never seen this HA stamp used to better effect. Wonder if I have enough other Thankyou stamps to case your card. :0) Thanks for such great inspiration...

Anonymous said...

I'm having trouble posting through my Google Account so I'll try an Anonymous post.

The quote is from Hamlet, I believe that Polonius said it, and I'm pretty sure he said, "Words, words, mere words........"

I love me some Shakespeare :-)

And I love the card!!!

Kathy L.

Manetta Kanefsky said...

THANK YOU in advance for the tutorial!!! I need it so bad lol!! I got myself an acrylic block with the grid lines....and ummmm...let's just say I need that tutorial!

Your cards are so great but I have one question. Do you ever see the ink on the inside of the card? Does it show through when you stamp?

SueB said...

love, Love, LOVE the definition stamps ... and what you've done w the sentiments surrounding the block! great stuff; thanx for the inspiration!

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