Tuesday, January 4, 2011

Trio of Cards

I've just been playing with some new paper from October Afternoon called Modern Homemaker. I love anything retro 50s, if it's kitschy and cute it catches my eye. I thought the paper would look good paired with my new Hero Arts Scalloped Flower stamp. It has a fun whimsical style that pairs well with the nostalgic paper. So when you have the perfect paper and the perfect stamp, you do some paper piecing!


I thought it would be fun to make a set of cards with slight variations.....



I used some Hero Hues layering paper in Powder for the background which was trimmed, border punched and stamped with another new stamp, Envelope Pattern. I added the sentiments with my absolute favorite: Essential Messages a clear set from Hero Arts. I just love the happy typewriter font.
Hero Arts Stamps: CL371, S5507, H5492

~ 2 Thessalonians 3:5~
"May the Lord lead your hearts into a full understanding and expression of the love of God and the patient endurance that comes from Christ."
blessings,
nancy

23 comments:

  1. I so love this set of cards, Nancy!!! Oh, the yummy OA paper - and you used it so well!!! Beautiful! Hugs, Vanessa x

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  2. Oh, Nancy, these are the cutest! Love these papers and you're so right, that scalloped flower is perfect with them!

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  3. Awesome Nancy. Love those retro papers. You really made a great set with them. I wasn't too sure of the envelope stamp but it works perfectly with this set. Blessing for a great New Year to you and your family

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  4. What a sweet set of cards you've created Nancy! They are very "fresh" looking. Love them.

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  5. LOOOOOVE all 3!!! Just LOVE the colours and vintage elements!

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  6. These are so fun, Nancy! Perfect pairing of the paper and stamps! Just love them!

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  7. Ooohhhh, retro ... LOVE it!!! These are all great, Nancy!

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  8. I love all the printed papers that you used. What a great job coordinating your colors and papers! It is so very retro :-) Great job!

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  9. Oh Nancy!!! LOVE this trio set!!! Great idea while one has the papers out...I am going to do this next time!! I so need that envelope HA stamp...it is a must!!

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  10. How AWESOME, Nancy!! I adore the paper-piecing and use of stamps in these cards! Totally beautiful and vintage!

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  11. this is a fabulous set of cards! love the papers and the flowers! i must dig deep into my piggy bank for that envelope BG stamp!

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  12. Oh YAY! I've seen this yummy collection online but this is the first time I've seen a project made from it. Your cards are beautiful, Nancy! I really like the paper piecing very much. What a pretty flower...and such lovely border punching too! Have a happy day!...Nancy :o)

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  13. I love this very eye-catching and whimsical papers! Can't get enough of OA! What will they think of next, love your layered elements!

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  14. Happy New Year, Nancy! Thise set of cards are fabulous! I love how cheerful they look.

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  15. Happy New Year! These cards are so gorgeous Nancy! :)

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  16. What a lovely trio of vintage cards. Love the vintage papers from Modern Homemaker too!

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  17. These cards just make my heart sing! They are so happy and fun! You really are amazing at combining images with pp! HUGS!!

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  18. bonjour de France
    it's very beautiful,your cards are amazing

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  19. Hi I love what you did with the chairs just great the other cards are amazing

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  20. these are so cute! love the retro images and sweet colors!

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  21. what a great idea to frame those pretty chairs. your cards are so cute! thanks for sharing your ideas!
    :)

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  22. This vintage card set is so pretty!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Well done, you've hooked me with two posts LOL - I'm a follower now :) Your work is tres inspiring!!!!!!!!!

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