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Playing with new stamps

I ran across this stamp set Saturday at JoAnn. It's Me & My Big Ideas, and it has some really beautiful damask and toile images in it. Unfortunately, the quality of the stamps themselves is quite poor--the surface is uneven, so the images do not stamp well or easily. But, I thought I'd try them out, and I surprised myself a little bit. I really, really like how this first background turned out.

This damask image is what sold me on this set (okay, that and the 30% off). It is so delicate, and it is just what I have been looking for in a damask stamp. I also used one of my brand-spanking-new Nestabilities. Oh, how I have had fun with my Cuttlebug!

Card #1:
Paper: PTI White, Enchanted Evening
Ink: PTI Enchanted Evening
Stamps: MAMBI unnamed set
Other: Cuttlebug tag die, Enchanted Evening twill ribbon

Card #2:
Paper: PTI White, Enchanted Evening
Ink: PTI Fresh Snow, Enchanted Evening, Scarlet Jewel
Stamps: MAMBI, PTI Out On a Limb Sentiments
Other: Labels 1 Nestablilities, Scarlet Jewel Satin ribbon
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  1. Monica K.October 19, 2009 at 11:23 PM

    The cards are so pretty. :) Glad you are enjoying your Cuttlebug!

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  2. LeeOctober 20, 2009 at 7:29 AM

    Lovely cards. The damask design is very pretty. Glad you got your cuttlebug. It is my favourite and most used tool.

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  3. IamDerbyOctober 20, 2009 at 10:07 AM

    These both turned out great! I love the damask design

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  4. peggysueOctober 20, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    Isn't it fun to play with new things! And great new avatar, did you get highlights? Pretty colors on your cards, and don't diss yourself! Surprised indeed, you're a great stamper.

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  5. ValOctober 20, 2009 at 11:46 AM

    Really pretty. Hmmm...should I do a Joann run at lunchtime???? Love your new picture too.

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  6. BethieJOctober 20, 2009 at 2:13 PM

    Cheryl these are both LOVELY!! Gotta LOVE that 30% off!!! :)

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  7. anyaOctober 20, 2009 at 3:32 PM

    Very pretty! I love the colors you used. And I love your new picture, too! :)

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  8. BOctober 21, 2009 at 11:26 AM

    So pretty! Love sales and love the colors!

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  9. Mara CampbellOctober 21, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    beautiful colors on these cards!!

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  10. Mara CampbellOctober 21, 2009 at 10:12 PM

    AND I love your new hair!!!

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  11. stampqueenNovember 1, 2009 at 10:28 AM

    What a great idea on the second card - love how you carried the backround image onto the nestie square!!!! I will definatly have to case this one!!!!

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  12. Juanita BNovember 1, 2009 at 3:27 PM

    BEAUTIFUL work!! I LOVE everything about them. TFS.

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