I Can Do All Things

Hi Friends!

I am having a great time this week organizing a few areas of the house (mainly the kitchen) and decided to take a moment to create a few cards using a set that I have owned for over 17 years and have not inked up in at least 15 years- Early Spring (from the 2003-2004 Stampin’ Up! IBC Catalog).

While I had this stamp set out, I stamped a few of each of the floral images and created a total of six cards.

I decided to pair this card with a current stamp set from Stamp Simply, Words of Encouragement and added a few retired Stampin’ Up! buttons, designer paper and lace from my stash.

 I used the Splitcoaststampers SC330 Sketch Challenge (from 2011) for the layout and also incorporated the Sunday Stamps #235 "Bright and Beautiful" Color Challenge into the design.

I am also playing along with the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog #139 “Buttons Galore” Challenge (as I mentioned above, the Early Spring stamp is 17 years old and the Retro Rubber Challenge Blog is all about using older stamps- right up my alley:-)). 

If you have not had a chance to visit the above challenge sites yet, I hope you will do so- wonderful inspiration from all!

This card was fairly easy to create- the image and sentiment were heat embossed with clear embossing powder, water-based markers were used for the watercolor, a bit of layering, lace and buttons and the card was done!

Stamp Sets: Early Spring (retired Stampin’ Up!),  Words of Encouragement (Stamp Simply)

Ink/Mediums: Versafine™ Onyx Black, Arteza™ Trimarkers™- Nectarine, Florescent Orange, Lime, Forest Green; Stampin’ Write Tangelo Twist Marker; Tim Holtz® Broken China Distress Oxide; Spectrum Noir™ Clear Glitter Pen, Sharpie® Extra Fine Paint Pen

Paper/Cardstock: Whisper White, Basic Black, misc. retired Stampin’ Up! designer paper

Accessories/Tools: AquaPainter™, Embossing Buddy®, Clear Embossing Powder, Heat Tool, 5/8” Black Satin Ribbon, White Crochet Lace, retired Stampin' Up! Pumpkin Buttons

Thanks again for stopping by! I am hoping to catch up on posting more cards soon- hugs and have a great weekend!