tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post7377374689676989923..comments2024-03-28T03:23:23.959-04:00Comments on Simplicity by Lateblossom: News on the OLW...and a Mess of My Own MakingSusan Raihalahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03018860599601419989noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-11096084043013946582012-07-16T19:09:58.507-04:002012-07-16T19:09:58.507-04:00I know we have to use items we're hoarding and...I know we have to use items we're hoarding and let them go out into the world, but this is SUCH lovely vellum, I'm feeling inspired to try to make my own modeled on what you've used. Beee-u-ti-ful!Blogshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17471048094150665622noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-57451017920458586452012-07-14T13:14:55.680-04:002012-07-14T13:14:55.680-04:00PS: I know I have an over-active imagination, but...PS: I know I have an over-active imagination, but I just have to say that last card brings to mind my last mammogram -- tee hee. Yes, I always ask to see the images.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683094014232133033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34838529722033705262012-07-14T13:13:14.115-04:002012-07-14T13:13:14.115-04:00You call that a messy desk? Oh, puh-leeze! How d...You call that a messy desk? Oh, puh-leeze! How dare you! That's closer to what I consider a cleaned up space for me. ;-) I can relate with the vellum. There's something about it that just makes me want to save it for extra special situations. As you mentioned, it's luminous and has a life of its own beyond any I may imbue it with. I bought a couple of pieces of similar vellum probably 18 years ago that is a mixture of olive-y greens and has a subtle nature theme (there are even leaves reminiscent of your skeleton leaf in your failed/crooked card). The first card I made from it was a sympathy card for a special relative and it was then that I decided that it would only be used in that capacity. My windows have gotten smaller as I use it up. I am disappointed that I didn't have the foresight to buy more of it, but vellum was "really" expensive compared to regular cardstock way back then when I was starting to papercraft. I don't consider it an unhealthy hoarding behavior for this particular vellum, but I do tend to hoard favorite cardstocks. I'm working on it and have been looking for a 12-step program that might help....Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06683094014232133033noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-34578554736734657912012-07-13T21:10:02.425-04:002012-07-13T21:10:02.425-04:00Susan these are stunning, I love them!
Yes... I t...Susan these are stunning, I love them! <br />Yes... I too have a stash that has sat for a long time — papers that seem too beautiful to cut. I might have to try your technique since it worked so well :DShelley Starkishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15438030073678301379noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-59833988454059290332012-07-13T00:58:52.497-04:002012-07-13T00:58:52.497-04:00What beautiful cards!! I love the vellum - I'...What beautiful cards!! I love the vellum - I'd have hoarded it too! I hoard lovely cardstock and dp (even though I rarely use dp!). I really need to use it up.<br /><br />And thanks for showing the photo of your messy workspace - it makes me feel better to know that you can let your space get messy too!Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07741064223875062517noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-87540782280888378952012-07-12T22:02:38.140-04:002012-07-12T22:02:38.140-04:00These are so beautiful!! Now you can hoard the ca...These are so beautiful!! Now you can hoard the cards, right? Well, you have made me want some pretty vellum now...and to clean up my table so that it is as neat as your 'messy' one. I will look for OLW a bit later, after cleaning and look through some hoarded goods. Thank you for your post - reading your words always makes me feel better.Dena Jhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06359453569161005971noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-82472041457047776272012-07-12T16:39:09.414-04:002012-07-12T16:39:09.414-04:00These cards are lovely they remind me of old natur...These cards are lovely they remind me of old nature photos with their warm yellow hue. I am currently working on a collage video tutorial and have videoed it twice and each time there was something wrong. The second time I was using fluorescent light and my hands ended up looking red and green-not very appealing; I think I will go and try again!Heather Thttp://cardz.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-33064892229393368512012-07-12T15:37:45.856-04:002012-07-12T15:37:45.856-04:00Forgot to add that I often use a damp chamois (som...Forgot to add that I often use a damp chamois (sometimes with cleaner sprayed on it) that I keep in a plastic bag to clean my stamps - when it gets really messy, just rinse it out and put it back damp. Never smells bad. Can't remember where I found this tip. <br /><br />I'll still use my scrubbers sometimes for stubborn ink in the deepest crevices, but it's usually the second step if necessary after the chamois. Sometimes the scrubber is still better for deeply etched detailed rubber, but the pads get so dirty so fast if I use them alone that it seems I'm always cleaning them out.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771847440520058271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-13731797178962908232012-07-12T15:33:49.244-04:002012-07-12T15:33:49.244-04:00These are so beautiful Susan!
If I were you, I&...These are so beautiful Susan! <br /><br />If I were you, I'd frame at least one of them so you've never really "lost" the last of that lovely paper.Nancyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14771847440520058271noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-3456543056071087592012-07-12T15:03:45.289-04:002012-07-12T15:03:45.289-04:00Sorry to hear about Jennifer, but it is understand...Sorry to hear about Jennifer, but it is understandable. Looking forward to what you come up with tomorrow.<br /><br />I love your beautiful vellum window cards! I hoard vellum patterned paper, too. Part of it is not knowing what layout to use to show it off in the best way, and to let it be the star.<br /><br />Well, guess what, now I know what to do, thanks to you! Thank you! <br /><br />I've hoarded stuff for over ten years, too. I'm trying to make this year the start of Stop It. With your ideas, I nominate you as President of our support group!Darnellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10723876053535575880noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-6863238736143023102012-07-12T14:16:50.289-04:002012-07-12T14:16:50.289-04:00These are beautiful!!! thanks for challenging me t...These are beautiful!!! thanks for challenging me to quit hoarding... I really have been trying to work on that...Anita &/or Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05896046785831832441noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-47002772631052351412012-07-12T12:04:31.267-04:002012-07-12T12:04:31.267-04:00That vellum is gorgeous, Susan. Well worth keepin...That vellum is gorgeous, Susan. Well worth keeping for 10 years. It was very brave of you to use it.<br /><br />I've just moved from using stamp cleaner and a damp sponge in a plastic container (with resultant swampy smell if I closed the lid) to stamp cleaner and baby wipes followed by a quick scrub on the scrub mat to dry off. The stamps, not me.shirley-beehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17279462525416019890noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-21553198522107381812012-07-12T12:00:31.984-04:002012-07-12T12:00:31.984-04:00Gorgeous vellum! I never buy vellum because I can&...Gorgeous vellum! I never buy vellum because I can't figure out how to use it, but I love what you've done with it.Susanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11218125933265361488noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-53571098606616882082012-07-12T11:55:07.695-04:002012-07-12T11:55:07.695-04:00Beautiful cards! Hmmm---- I guess since I shop m...Beautiful cards! Hmmm---- I guess since I shop more than I craft, I pretty much hoard everything. LOL!! But, one thing that comes to mind is the Stampin' Up paper I own. I had never bought any SU products other than a few stamp sets on eBay until a little over a year ago when I bought quite a bit of paper and the matching ink colors. So, I've had all this SU paper for over a year now and whenever I go to make a card, I pull from any of my other paper but never from the SU stuff. It's like I'm afraid to cut into it. I'm sure one of these days I'll enjoy using it---- probably after they change their color palette! LOL!Colorado Crafterhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01595373334246443398noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-24888042928881431682012-07-12T10:22:15.994-04:002012-07-12T10:22:15.994-04:00Those vellum cards are so lovely. It's easy to...Those vellum cards are so lovely. It's easy to see why you kept the paper for so long. I have been afraid to use baby wipes for fear of ruining my stamps. Thanks for sharing that you use them and that you use water and old cloths, too.Sheila Hhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14453580010456904917noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-80176289836981149242012-07-12T09:35:59.954-04:002012-07-12T09:35:59.954-04:00Have you been peeking into my stash and into my br...Have you been peeking into my stash and into my brain?? I have some beautiful vellum sheets I've been hoarding for about as long as yours with no idea of how to incorporate it into my crafting. Thanks for these beautiful cards....I have a great mind of how to use my paper now!!Becca Rosenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-50854611097098004432012-07-12T08:58:13.587-04:002012-07-12T08:58:13.587-04:00HA! Even your "messy" desk is simplified...HA! Even your "messy" desk is simplified [compared to mine] :) Awesome looking card~Vicki Dutcherhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02957439584931392315noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-16204043839377145482012-07-12T08:21:25.641-04:002012-07-12T08:21:25.641-04:00What lovely pieces of vellum! I can understand yo...What lovely pieces of vellum! I can understand your wanting to "save them for good," something we do with a lot of stuff. Well, you certainly used it for good. These are spectacular. The differently cut frames really focus on the lovely paper, and not having a sentiment is perfect for these --- it would only detract. Love reading your thought processes! Thanks for the hint on keeping a wet washcloth in a baby wipes case. I've quit using stamp cleaner 95% of the time (except for Staz-on ink), and your idea is better than my wet sponge. Thanks for a great read today!Suenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-21016969173000180802012-07-12T08:08:43.428-04:002012-07-12T08:08:43.428-04:00WONDERFUL vellum cards! Love the vellum, and how y...WONDERFUL vellum cards! Love the vellum, and how you've matted and framed them. Very nice1 You've inspired me to get out some specialty papers I used earlier this year so that I can case your matting and framing. Thank you! :)Gabbyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07040333894048257419noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-56450041649281142262012-07-12T08:08:35.625-04:002012-07-12T08:08:35.625-04:00What gorgeous paper! I would have hoarded that, m...What gorgeous paper! I would have hoarded that, myself! Terrific way to use it in a beautiful manner.richardbreakshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00730550824009960135noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-69762511144631964792012-07-12T06:54:34.413-04:002012-07-12T06:54:34.413-04:00Totally stunning Susan, I think you've been hi...Totally stunning Susan, I think you've been hiding your beautiful layers under a bushell, if you get my meaning LOL Gay xxxG Peplowhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09474540523384141247noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-45655237087439338502012-07-12T06:29:15.322-04:002012-07-12T06:29:15.322-04:00These are really stunning. I have a couple pieces...These are really stunning. I have a couple pieces of vellum that are probably 7 years old. Just never sure how to use them.<br /><br />I haven't stamped for weeks. No motivation. Possibly today.Susiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12175485808533410938noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-68520315604953352932012-07-12T06:29:08.249-04:002012-07-12T06:29:08.249-04:00Gorgeous cards Susan, nothing like using some vint...Gorgeous cards Susan, nothing like using some vintage paper. Sorry that Jennifer can't continue in her OLW role - it's a pain when work gets in the way of something you love (I know it funds what we love).<br /><br />By the way love the new photo of you.Cassandrahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01692056925159395126noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-7723864378857066672012-07-12T05:25:12.239-04:002012-07-12T05:25:12.239-04:00Hi Susan,
these cards are so wonderful. I hope fo...Hi Susan,<br /><br />these cards are so wonderful. I hope for you, that sometimes will find velum again like the one you used.<br /><br />xxx<br />Anja<br />ooohauilinehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04555219750686009067noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9008375791436102784.post-18516922994819348802012-07-11T23:34:39.754-04:002012-07-11T23:34:39.754-04:00Oh, wow! These are STUNNING! LOVE that vellum--I...Oh, wow! These are STUNNING! LOVE that vellum--I understand your reluctance to use it! I used to have a problem with hoarding. I would buy pretty things to craft with and literally NEVER use them...because the occasion had to be PERFECT. It never is! I just use it all up as I go now. I have enough patterned paper to last through 1,000 years, I'm sure, and so I won't buy any unless I have a very specific and very important project for it. Also, THANK YOU for the fabulous tip about cleaning stamps--totally gonna do this instead of buying baby wipes! :)<br /><br />Sorry about your crooked card and I hope your Blogger issues have been resolved! :)Mynn xxhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09974625535293172713noreply@blogger.com