Well, normally this time of year I am super excited about the upcoming catalogue and new, fresh ideas. But yesterday when I started going through the MASSIVE list of retiring stamps I got a little sad. Not sad because I"m not excited (because I am!) but sad because some of my favourites are retiring! So rather than playing with some new things I thought I would showcase a retiring stamp set a day....as I have a lot! So as I pull them of my shelves, I'm going to make my final card with them (although I do think I may just be keeping a few of these sets!)
Always has been a favourite of mine because of my downline Martha. She is uber talented and has created the most beautiful cards and tiles with this set. So, I blame her for falling in love with this set:) Thank you!
Now, I did say I wouldn't be working with new....I should have clarified....I meant new stamps:) Do you see anything out of the ordinary on this card? How about a new shade of purple???? Yes, it's a new in colour!!! And how about the coordinating ribbon???? Don't you just LOVE it!?!?! I do!!!!
This card uses the level one hostess paper (In colour DSP and the lighter shade of purple in the Concord Crush is a perfect match!!!!) I also am using Pear Pizazz, a little bit of stitching and all the stamps are from Always.
I thought I'd share another card I made using this set from years ago, but it's still a favourite! So, when compiling your wish list of retiring sets, maybe this one should be added:) Have a great day!
Heather
Ooooohhhhh lala, these are pretty! I may have to dust off my always set!
Posted by: Leonie | June 03, 2011 at 01:25 AM
PRETTY!!! I like the pearls on the bird... Looks great! :o)
Posted by: Theresa McK | June 02, 2011 at 02:37 PM
I love the rock and roll on the bird and the pearls. Beautiful colour combo and the ribbon is a Wow! Lovely card.
Posted by: B.J. | June 02, 2011 at 12:07 PM
Did you get the colours and ribbon on your cruise?
Posted by: Colleen Olsen | June 02, 2011 at 11:52 AM
oh boy...I don't think I have that set yet.....should I really be buying a retiring set?! ....but you make it looks so pretty! :) Great cards, thanks for sharing! :)
Posted by: Alanna | June 02, 2011 at 10:20 AM
ooooooooo, thanks for the sneak peek of what's to come. (got worried about all that ribbon retiring)
So glad to hear you and mark had an awesome time on the cruise!
cards are wonderful as always!
chat soon..
Natasha
Posted by: Natasha | June 02, 2011 at 09:37 AM