Old is New Again

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Hello Stamping Friends,

Here I am two weeks in a row. I'm on a roll. This week for Sisters in Stamping, we are kicking back to some old projects, recreated with new stuff. Don't you just love when you can use something old and make it new again? For my card, I went back all the way to June 30, 2017 (long before my life was crazy, lol) for a red, white and blue theme.  The card on the top is the one from June 30, 2017. I love the stripes layout on this card and even decided to continue with it for my remake card. 

Red, white, and blue is a theme I love. As an American, I just love the stars and stripes and all that they stand for. There's no stars on the remake project, but I must say I love it just as much. 

For this project, I went with a little less stripes but made them larger. I also moved my focal point down to the lower left hand corner. The boat, lighthouse, banner, and wheel were all cut using the coordinating diecuts. I love how easy diecuts make cutting things for a project out. The baker's twine was just a long piece gathered together and purposefully left looking messy. I love that added element to the overall finished look.

Don't forget to head over to the Sisters in Stamping blog for even more old is new again projects. Plus we are celebration 10 years of blogging together and there is a special little treat: some blog candy if you leave a comment on the Sisters in Stamping post. 

Product List

Come Sail Away Suite Bundle [152175] $94.75	Stitched Shapes Dies [145372] $30.00	Night Of Navy/Sahara Sand Baker's Twine [149483] $4.00
Snail Adhesive [104332] $7.00	Whisper White 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100730] $9.75	Night Of Navy 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [100867] $8.75
Soft Suede 8-1/2" X 11" Cardstock [115318] $8.75	Tuxedo Black Memento Ink Pad [132708] $6.00	Night Of Navy Classic Stampin' Pad [147110] $7.50
Real Red Classic Stampin' Pad [147084] $7.50	Aqua Painters [103954] $17.00

Let's Hear it for the Red, White & Blue

Hello Stamping Friends,

Happy Friday! Happy end of June! Happy beginning of 4th of July Festivities!  A whole lot of happy going on here. Since it's Friday, that also means it's time for a post with the Sisters in Stamping. This week we are focusing on the Red, White & Blue. Pretty appropriate for the time of year.

For my card, I decided not to use any stamps. I know a lot of people don't necessarily have patriotic stamps on hand to make a card, so I wanted to show you you can still make one without using any stamps.  I used Night of Navy, Whisper White, & Cherry Cobbler Cardstock. I cut the stripes from cherry cobbler to be 1/2" wide and placed them on a sheet of white cardstock that is 4"x 5"1/4". I then used one of the heart framelits to cut a heart out and the star came from the popcorn die thinlits. The heart is attached to the card using dimensionals.

To finish the card off, I used a basic black marker to add some doodle designs. I'm really happy with the finished look. It turned out just like what I had envisioned in my head. (We all know that doesn't always work out, lol)

Don't forget the awesome promotion for first time Paper Pumpkin subscribers that is only valid until midnight tonight (June 30). Try it out for 75% off the regular price.  You will get an awesome craft kit delivered right to your door with all the supplies you need to make great craft projects/cards.

AND ONE LAST THING BEFORE I GO TODAY:

Retired Stamp and Accessory Sale (2 Days Left)

Whether you weren’t able to make the bingo or you want to shop again, you aren’t going to want to miss this event. I have added over 70 new stamp sets and many, many great accessories since the night of the bingo as well. If you didn't get the new 2017-2018 catalog yet, this would be a great time to stop by and grab one. Plu

FREE GIFT to all who come and purchase from the retired tables too. You're not going to want to miss this.

Friday, June 30, 2017 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Saturday, July 1, 2017 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM