A BurlapThank You!

 I love free stamp sets, don't you? And I happen to really like the Fresh Vintage stamp set that's available for free with a $50 order during Sale-a-bration! (Check it out here!)I've been working on some cards with a vintage feel and introducing some burlap along the way. I love the contrast of satin ribbon and roughness of burlap and Linen thread. So in this card the burlap just peeks out at you from behind the postage stamp pieces of Mocha Morning DSP.

Here's a close-up of the embellishments....

Cards created using:

Very Vanilla card stock 101650

Crumb Cake & Early Espresso ink

Postage Stamp punch 122344

Scallop Square punch 119884

Eyelet Border punch  119853

Fresh Vintage stamp set 125117

Kindness Matters stamp set 122902

Very Vanilla Satin Ribbon117291

Designer Buttons - Neutrals  119743

and a touch'o'burlap!

Spring Blossoms with Embossing

It never occurred to me to emboss over a print paper and then sand for a bit more dimension but I’m glad I did and love the results! Isn’t that the amazing thing about stamping - the ideas are endless. No boredom here!

Stamp sets: Pretty Postage #123097
Cardstock: Early Espresso, Marina Mist, Whisper White and Spring Blossoms DSP
Ribbon: Marina Mist and Rich Razzleberry 5/8" grosgrain
Accessories: Antique Brad #117273
Punch: Postage Stamp #122344
Embossing: Elegant Lines #119277

Pretty Postage

Cute or what! This card combines a number of brand new Stampin' Up! products introduced in the current Summer Mini Catalog. The all-new Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch, the Postage Stamp Punch and the Pretty Postage stamp set. Accents include the Framed Tulip die and the Spring Blossoms paper that is available as a preview of the new 20111-2012 Stampin' Up! catalog. Team all this up with Sahara Sand, Bravo Burgundy, Old Olive and Whisper White card stock and a touch of Rich Razzleberry 5/8" grosgrain ribbon. I love it!

And the purse.....I created this little pretty using the Frame Oval Scallop, Scallop Circle #2 (smallest circle) and the Blossom Bouquet Triple Layer Punch - isn't it darling?