Stamps Ahead

An on-line dictionary defines "Retro" as involving, relating to, or reminiscent of things past, retrospective. And quotes NY Times "As is often the case in retro fashion, historical accuracy is somewhat beside the point." This is a layout I have done for a challenge to use Stampin'Up! (r) Retro Fresh products. I was inspired by a layout in Scrapbook, etc magazine 2008 (so in itself it could be called retro - is 6 years too early for Retro?). I have used Retro Fresh Designer Series Paper/Washi Tape/Designer Journaling Tags.  I have used a circle stamp from Postage Collection Stamp Set.  Also you can see current in-colour markers, Baked Brown Sugar ribbon and Boutique Details buttons. This photograph of me was taken in 1982 when I visited Hong Kong, and I was just returning from Jumbo Restaurant and was snapped by a professional, the photograph also ended up on a small plate that I still have. I loved that dress - it was all floaty and feminine and that is ...

I needed to make some simple 3" x 3" thank you cards and it was Washi Tape for me this time. This one uses Stampin' Up! (r) Watercolour Wonder Washi Tape available in Celebrate Every Day catalogue due out 28th January.  This is a sneak peak for you.  The greeting is from the Perfectly Penned set in current annual catalogue.  I loved it so much I repeated with the Retro Fresh Washi Tape available in the same catalogue. As you can see I did not measure the tape, each card is different and I carried the tape over to the back of the card. Don't you just love the flower holder - I found it in a charity shop for $2.00 - love a bargain, and I think it is vintage or dare I say Retro!! Thank you looking and have a great day.   Margaret

The Stampin'! Up! (r) group I belong to is called INKsomniacs and Linda has posted a challenge to create with the theme Summer. I have just received a box of new goodies from SU and of course new things mean I had to have a play. This card features many new products being released at the end of January - so you are having a sneak peek at some of them here.  What to know more you can  contact   me - but be aware spammers you will be deleted with out me reading your emails, I report you and block you.   Now for the story of this card.  The Designer Series Paper (DSP) is called Watercolour Wonder and I have used Crisp Cantalope Cardstock (CS) for card and one of the layers and butterfly.  I first distressed the DSP with distress tool, then the edges of all papers were further distressed with Crisp Cantalope Classic ink. I have used some of the new twine in Sweet Sorbet Accessory Pack that is in the Sale-a-bration catalogue due out 28th Janua...