Wednesday, October 24, 2012

I Did It Again!!

I would be LYING if I said that all of the crafty goodies I had were made by Stampin' Up (but ... to be FAIR ... the largest portion of them are!!). I feel the "guilt" going on from time to time (as I seem to have this week) about all the lovely things I have that go neglected and unused ...

Which brings me to this card ... I hafta admit that I went shopping with my BFF, Cheryl, TWICE yesterday ... once we went to one store (during her lunch break), and then we went to another (after she got off work). I bought this non-SU punch ... we had seen a card on Pinterest that used it and KNEW we had to grab our coupons and GO! So we did ...

Which brings me to the OTHER punch I used on here that has been neglected for some time ... the maple leaf. When I first started papercrafting I was HEAVY into decorative scissors (c'mon, admit it ... you got a box FULL of those babies in the back of your closet!) AND paper punches. I have a whole Craftsman toolbox FULL of those babies ... and they haven't seen the light of day for quite some time. So I caved and brought them out. Boy, do I have GOOD taste!! There are some BEAUTIES in there!!

So, that is my confession ... as JanTink would call it, I have committed rubbahdultery ... but not really ... since I didn't use non-SU stamps at ALL ... just punches. So there!! Smiley from millan.net

Stamps: Bring on the Cake
Paper: Very Vanilla, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry, Basic Gray
Ink: Early Espresso
Accessories: Martha Stewart Garden Trellis Punch, Family Treasures Maple Leaf Punch, Large (Wide) Oval Punch, Fancy Fan Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Perfect Polka Dots Textured Impressions Embossing Folder, Early Espresso, Rich Razzleberry and Basic Gray Stitched Grosgrain Ribbon, Pearl Basics
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10 comments:

Suzanne said...

SU or not, it is gorgeous! I LOVE the ribbon color combination!

Barbara said...

I've been admiring your handiwork since you made it on the Artisan Design Team - you are an amazing and inspiring artist!!! Thank you! I especially LOVED your Halloween post/pic regarding Disney. My husband is a professional singer in the new group at Disneyland - Voices Of Liberty. This card is GORGEOUS!!!

stampinjul said...

Beautiful card and I love that punch!!!

Stampin' Mom of Four said...

Love the card! I don't blame you for adding the punch to your collection. ...LOL! My kids found my edging scissors in my closet a few days ago and are having a blast with them!!!

Pam Steckman said...

So... I took all of my scissors and punches to my classroom so my kids can use them. Around all of the holidays they make cards, bookmark, etc.. with all of my old stuff.

vickiw said...

I'm so glad you got "real" with us and we hope the confession was freeing to you. lol I love your card!!!

Carol Carriveau said...

Your creativity is soooo wonderful...what a beautiful card and those maple leaves are beautiful and really add to the card design..nice size! I can't imagine that every SU! demo uses only the SU! products for everything we do....thanks for fessin' and sharin'!

Jan Castle said...

Not to worry...your card is wonderful - whatever you used!!!
Paper Hugs,
Jan

JD/ Jill said...

What a great creative card! I have that punch and I honestly would never have thought of doing that...You know what is on my list next to try...smile...
I just found your blog, and I am a new follower...but I know I have seen many of your great cards at SCS. Thanks for sharing so many of your lovely cards and tutorials.

Franzi said...

Thats pretty. Love your stuff!

Greetings from Germany.
Franzi