Friday, July 15, 2011

Best Wishes

I have some church friends with an anniversary coming up, so I finally had the chance to use a stamp set that I purchased but never used: Crafty Secrets 'A Couple of Cuties'. I love this set, but one of the unfortunate things about being a design team member for other companies is that I'm so busy making things for my 'commitments' that I don't have time to make things I actually want to or really need; so, my beloved set sat neglected for quite some time.

The sketch is by Mojo Monday and the paper is also by Crafty Secrets. I FINALLY got a hold of some seam binding. It's been all the rage on the Internet for months now, but no one ever said where they got it until Becca from 'Amazing Grace' said she used 'Hug Snug' which she purchased at Amazon. Thank you Becca! I couldn't believe how cheap this stuff was. 100 yards for about $7.00. That's amazing. I just bought one spool of white and one of cream. I died the seam binding myself with Melon Mambo re-inker from Stampin Up!. I don't think I was too successful with that, but not bad for my first attempt. I tell you though, just buying white seam binding and dieing it the color you need is a lot more cost effective than buying tons of different colors and spools of ribbon. I don't think I have the knack of tying the stuff the way I've seen other designers do; but then I'm not sure I like the trendy look of a big, wrinkled bow anyway. I like to keep things simple. Have a great day! Amy

6 comments:

  1. What a very sweet card, Amy!! Cute stamp, and I love your bow and the colour you got the seam binding.
    Blessings
    Maxine

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  2. WOW, this is perfect. Your coloring is fabulouse and the seam binging bow is WOW.

    I also find it frustrating when a blog does not have a link to something.

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  3. Sweet card, Amy! I just know that the couple from church will love it! I think your bow is absolutely perfect, and good for you for coloring it yourself! We'll soon get to the point where we just need a couple rolls of white ribbon in our stash! lol... Thanks for sharing!

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  4. How fun! What a cool little image and such pretty ribbon, flowers and papers! Love it!

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  5. Lovin' that heart paired up with the ribbon. Beautiful!

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  6. What a fun and sweet card!! Love that image and the heart button and ribbon are perfect!!

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