Hello everyone, today is the start of a new theme at Allsorts challenge and Sarah is hosting. Her optional theme is "Ribbon and/or Bow" and then we also have the Anything Goes option if you'd rather go that route. We have a prize of an A5 stamp set, stencil and ribbons, and also a £10 digital download from Polkadoodles. Hope you'll join us. As always, the challenge runs for two weeks.
I recently mentioned that I purchased a mixed lot of stamps inside a box (only
those at the very top were visible), curious but unsure of what else I'd
receive, and this gorgeous stamp was part of that stamp lot. The German saying
"buying the cat in the bag" come to mind, I don't think it's one used in
English, but it means buying something without knowing what you're
gettingšSometimes we have to take risks, right??
This is an older wood mounted stamp by Penny Black 4164K the Rose. I used
Versafine Onyx ink for stamping and
Derwent Inktense pencils for coloring.
For some background stamping I chose a stamp by Tracy Evans and Antique Linen
Distress ink. The strip of paper on the right side is from my box of scraps. I
added white silk ribbon next to the patterned paper and then tied some striped
twine around the card. The mini tag die is an oldie from Whimsy Stamps and
sentiment "for you" is from the Penny Black sentiment "Blooming Sentiments". Glitter was added to the roses for some sparkle.
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I plan to share with these challenges:
- Crafty Catz - AG
- Crafty Gals Corner - AG
- Creative Fingers - AG
- Creative Moments - Feminine
- Double D - Signs of Love
- Little Red Wagon - Leftovers (the paper strip and tag die cut are made from leftover pieces)
- Simon Says Stamp - AG
- Sweet Stampin - A Special Woman
- Woodblock Wednesday Challenge - Use any woodblock stamps
Excited that I finally managed to join in the Woodblock challenge again (it's been a while!!), as I do have so many woodblock stamps which I love and always want to join in but then it's usually closed by the time I get my act together. If you want to give your woodbock stamps some love then do check out this challenge. It starts on the last Wednesday of each month and is open for one week.
Sounds like a good buy Ellie, it's a stamp I have in my stash from way back. She stands out nicely from the stamped backdrop.
ReplyDeleteB x
That was a great stamp to have bought unseen and a lucky surprise. Love your twine bow which tones with the whole design.
ReplyDeleteI think I have this stamp, must get it out. Love your card and the background stamping really complements the main PB stamp. (never heard of that German saying!)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to find this pretty stamp in your bag of unseen goodies.
ReplyDeleteYou've showcased it beautifully with your lovely design.
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What a fun stamp!
ReplyDeleteLove the added glitter!
What a great surprise in your box, lovely image, great coloring, background and like the double layer of ribbon/twime!
ReplyDeleteGreat buy never heard of that saying but heard of buying a pig in a poke which means the same thing actually. Love the girly image and background stamping.
ReplyDeleteCarol x
What an adorable find! I bet it was a lot of fun digging through the box to see what else you acquired.
ReplyDeleteA lovely find in your box Ellie and you have made a fab card with it.
ReplyDeleteYour risk paid off... The cat is lovely! Gorgeous card too, Ellie. x
ReplyDeleteOh my friend this is just fabulous! Thanks so much for joining in the fun at our Double D challenge! Good Luck and we hope you’ll come back often.
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