Wednesday, September 17, 2014

To Thine Own Shelf....Be True........FMS154







I do enjoy stamping and making cards but reading a good book is my absolute favorite pastime! My friend and fellow FMS DT member Rita Wright has also been known to enjoy a good book herself now and then.  When she saw this SSS set called To Thine Own Shelf she had to have it........and she knew exactly who else on the FMS team would have to have it as well! I adore all of the books and book shelf images in this set! This sentiment makes me smile and works perfectly for a belated birthday card.  Strips of Flashback DSP from SU! anchor the design.  

Since my retirement from teaching I have enjoyed working part time at our local library - and since it is only part time that leaves me time to stamp as well! Ah yes....to thine own shelf.....be true! 





             Cindy Lovell has a delightful sketch for us this week at Freshly Made Sketches!                                                                     


21 comments:

Diane - oliver.mdiane@comcast.net said...

Linda this is absolutely fantastic!
I'm going to have to save this idea for a few librarian friends I know (hint) birthdays! hugs.

Jen Timko said...

LOVE!!!

Cindy Brumbaugh said...

Oh gosh, Linda, this is absolutely the best! Did you have more fun making the card or creating the post? Everything is just perfect! TFS:)

Dawn Tidd said...

Adorable…as usual!

Karren said...

Oh, Linda, this card is just perfect! Seeing it really made me smile. Now I've got two of you making me want this set :)

canadian_liner said...

Such a brilliant use of that SSS stamp set! LOVE the cascading books and "so sorry" message. Great job with the sketch!

Jen Mitchell said...

I actually laughed out loud when I saw this card! It's got everything a teacher and an avid book reader would love! Perfect!

Amy O said...

This is such a perfect little scene. And the sentiment made me giggle. You'll have to share what some of your favorite books are. We're always looking for some good ones for book club.

Stampingcountry said...

What a fun Card! Book lovers unite.

LeAnne said...

LOL! I wondered where that set came from, it's just delightful and perfectly apropos for you & Rita!!! Love the colors and of course, the sentiment!

Monika Reeck said...

Linda...may I tell you I really love your scene here the color combo is perfect and the stamp is modern...really Perfect card for the sketch...I ADORE this Linda...

I join the challenge at Freshly Made Sketches too hope you like to visiting my Blog...would be so happy if the DT member leave me some love too, hugs, Monika

Narelle Farrugia said...

Oh this stamp set just screams you Linda! So much fun - love how you've created your falling shelf, it matches the sentiment perfectly!

Cindy Hall said...

I totally missed the conversation on this stamp set, and, yes, it is perfect for both you and Rita! I love how you used it. The stamping and colors are so crisp and clear. I can think of a multitude of reasons for giving this card. Love it!

Jen Brum said...

Such a great card Linda! I love those books and that falling shelf! Such fun colours! Perfect for the teacher and librarian in you!

annie said...

LOVE this! Please tell me what company SSS is. I would also love to make a few for librarians and book lovers I know!

Cindy Lovell said...

What an awesome way to use this Set,Linda!! I totaly love your stamping...awesome job!!

Kelly S. said...

Linda, this card is the cleverest of the clever! I just love the design and how you incorporated the sketch elements. Didn't know saying "sorry" could be so fun :)!! Adorable!!

Deepti said...

Brilliant design and stamping :) love this card

Nicole Parmentier said...

So funny and creative, love it!!!!

Rita W said...

Best card with this set yet! I love it! You are just too darn clever.

Kim S said...

Wonderfully creative!!!