Just loving the soft, feminine "new vintage" look of the spring 2013 Occasions Catalog. While there's something for every taste in the book, the first few pages are so girly and full of texture it really made me happy to see (and even happier to order!) (and even HAPPIER to start playing with!) It's like Downton Abbey has sprung to life with all the great options we have for embellishing and that whole Tea For Two product line… adorable! Even the most particular Lady Mary would be pleased!
While you can't get this Vintage Verses stamp set yet because it is one of the Sale A Bration reward choices beginning on January 22nd, I did use a lot of new accessories that are available now that ordering has begun for the Occasions Catalog. First, I took the new Pool Party Core'Dinations cardstock (#129321) and ran it through the Big Shot to emboss it with the Lacy Brocade Textured Impressions folder (#127819), then used the Stampin' Sanding tools to sand it so the design really pops.
Next, I brayered Pool party ink over one of our new Paper Doilies (#129399) to change the color from the basic white to match my color scheme. Then, I cut some roses from the fun new Flower Trim (#126869) and pressed them directly onto my Island Indigo ink pad to pick up some color (that is such a fun tip! Your roses can be any color you want, with virtually zero mess).
TIP: yes, I actually braided the ribbons for this card. It did take a while as I was making a set of twenty to swap with other demonstrators at our conference this week… but I love how braiding the thinner ribbon grounds the card as well as giving a smaller embellishment more visual "kapow!" And even better, this is FREE ribbon from the Sale A Bration reward choices for this year. Always nice to play around with freebies! I got mine early because I'm a demo. if you'd like info on how to become a demonstrator and be able to take advantage of the discounts and pre-orders as well as be the first to hear all the news and test the latest and greatest product developments, let me know! I would love to have you on the Song Of My Heart demonstrator team whether you live nearby or far away.
Will these vintage flowers make a card too thick to mail?
No, Janis, they are completely squishy. They would lay basically flat in an envelope. Each flower is an organdy scalloped strip sewn in a circle to a flat tulle/netting strip.
How fabulous! How can I become a “follower”?
Thanks Lisa! You can follow my blog in one of two ways: either through an RSS feed “reader”, or via email. Both options are available on the right hand sidebar of my blog under my photo. if you’re not sure what to do, just enter your email address in the box and click submit. That’s the easiest option! “Like” Song of My Heart Stampers on Facebook, too, for the most up-to-the-minute news and exclusive photos.
Lyssa, I may have to stop following you! You keep showing me why I MUST have all the things (such as the flower trim)I didn’t think i needed!! LOL