get more use out of a stamp!

Quick post today with a card made using the Happiness Shared stamp set I borrowed from Rhoda.

I'm hoping for another nice day today! Although if its not, I won't be too gutted as I've got lots of work to do - been too busy playing in the sunshine! Woops!

Happiness Shared Roses

Stamp Set: Happiness Shared

Ink: Early Espresso

Cardstock: Marina Mist, Confetti White

Ribbon: Marina Mist Satin (retired)

Here's a nice way to get more use out of a stamp - using just part of the stamped image can make it look like a different image! This is great for using in a series!

This is actually the first time I've ever made a "flat bow" - its a great way to make a bow because it lays flat on the card and can be put through the post (no extra postage needed - bonus!) and no wastage either. I don't know why I haven't made any of these sooner! 

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xo

happiness is sharing....

Just thought I'd show you a card that I made with one of the sets (Happiness Shared) that Rhoda lent me last month. Its a set that I have been eyeing up in the catalogue for quite a while, its very pretty! Unfortunately there's so many beautiful sets that its impossible to have everything - this is just one of the many I wish I had but haven't got around to getting yet! 

Rose Friend 

Stamp Set: Happiness Shared, Teeny Tiny Wishes 

Ink: Pretty in Pink, Regal Rose, Pear Pizzazz, Lucky Limeade, Always Artichoke, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, So Saffron, Peach Parfait, Basic Black

Cardstock: Very Vanilla, Always Artichoke, Pear Pizzazz

Punch: Decorative Label, Modern Label

Accessories: Pearls 

A nice simple card with some colouring in. I then cut out all the little bits and layered it on top of a decorative label punch as a frame. I added a frame of Always Artichoke around the outside of the decorative label punch, I think it adds a nice touch! I used the leaf to decorate the background - my owl patterned paper if you will - it breaks up really large areas of colour nicely! I finally added a modern label punch with my sentiment, some more leaves and some pearls! 

Hope you liked this little share today! Why not leave me a comment and let me know what you think?!

Happy Stampin',

Amanda xx