When the new Stampin' Up! catalog arrives each year it takes me days to finalize my first order. In case you have trouble deciding what to order I thought I'd let you in on my scientific decision making process. Smoky Slate cardstock and ink had to be ordered - it's a wonderful new color that matches the paint in my kitchen. The Secret Garden stamp set and matching framelits were bundled together at a reduced price - how could I pass up that deal? The sweet new buttons reminded me of records - ah yes a trip down memory lane - added to the list for sure! And candy dots???? How can anyone not buy something so sweet? Then there is that designer paper - Polka Dot Parade is so happy you can almost hear it laughing. Eastern Elegance - just the opposite but oh so majestic - and yet they look terrific hanging out together! But the really tough decisions have to be made when it comes to actual stamp sets. The message on my card comes from a set of four sentiments called Four You. I took one look at it and well..........it had me at hello..........
Cindy Hall has a great sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!
Linda - I thought I had enough flower stamp sets but I guess there's ONE more I have to get! I love your card, love the colors and loved your post. Thank you for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteLinda I love your card and love your post! I have to flowers/dies and also have the polka dots... love that DSP! hugs.
ReplyDeleteI love your thought process...as well as the results! I have to admit that I did not think about the buttons looking like LPs, but now that you say it, I am sure that thought will pop into my mind each time I see one! CUTE and sunny creation!
ReplyDeletePerfect card for a lovely summer day! Thanks for sharing your thought process - love the record analogy!
ReplyDeleteNow that's a great way to sift through the catalog and decide what's made the top of the list. I like your sunny twist on one of my favorite floral stamp sets. The candy dots make them sweet indeed!
ReplyDeleteAnd a cheery "hello" it is! I love your DSP pairing, those two look great together. And who could resist those Candy Dots?!
ReplyDeleteSo much goodness on one card. I have a friend that keeps inventory and I picked up the candy dots today and a pack of the new CS today. She was out of the Smokey Slate or I would have that too!!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card Linda! I love those flowers! The DSP combo is great! I sure do enjoy your thought process!!! I think I should have done that! I got my order and realized I forgot to get the Smoky Slate...shameful!!!
ReplyDeleteYour card is a happy ray of sunshine! Love it!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful card...and a VERY clever way of telling us what products you used to make it! I am grinning from ear to ear! Love your creativity! :-) Thanks for sharing it.
ReplyDeleteYou always crack me up, Linda! I wasn't sure about the new buttons, but now I'll just call them records and love them as I continue to try to forgive my mom for giving away my record collection...
ReplyDeleteVery cheery card. I need to get that sentiment set soon! It's on my list!
We'll start with the card! Another amazing card! I especially love the colors. Now, for your method of choosing what to order... makes sense to me! LOL! I thought of you when I first saw the Candy Dots. I knew you were going to love those!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous card! I ordered Smoky Slate as well! Can't wait to get it! Love the flowers must look into those!
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Thanks for your kind comment on my first FMS post. Love the wild-flower bouquet on your card. I know what you mean about the first order from a new catalogue. I'm with Close to My Heart and ours comes out in 10 days! But who's counting?
ReplyDeleteVery cute Great colors !
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One of my favorite color combos! And so pretty and cheerful! Fabulous card!
ReplyDeleteGorgeous! I love how you've combined these pretty colours together Linda - I couldn't made them look this good! I'm a sucker for sale too!
ReplyDeleteLove these flowers, Linda!! And all the fab little details! Awesome!
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