Stamp Simply #47 - Something Old
Keyword ssnotime47 - There is no time limit. You can play this challenge and upload your project at Splitcoast and/or your Blog, anytime at all! You (and that means anyone and everyone, blogger or not!) can play as many times as you like!!! The point is to keep it simple, quick and have fun!!! Please link back here.
I think we all get so wrapped up into getting new *stuff* — but what about all those old stamps we bought and once JUST LOVED! What happened to them? Today we are going to dig deep into our cabinets and pull out a stamp that we once truly loved and just haven’t touched in ages. Let’s make those old stamps shine again!!! As an alternative, if you MUST use a newer stamp (LOL!), then make sure you use SOMETHING OLD on your card that you once loved – DP, embellishment, etc. (OK, you can even go for an old vintage look if you like!) Let’s show off some of our old favorites, whatever they might be!!! Can’t wait to see what you do and, as always, try to keep it simple. Most importantly — have fun!!!
Check out Julie Koerber’s sample here .
Check out Dee Jackson’s sample here .
Check out Jennifer Buck’s sample here.
Check out Janine Orchard’s sample here.
Check out Tammy Hershberger’s card here.
Our Stamp Simply Team is smaller today, what with vacations and all that summer entails!!! But aren’t they FABULOUS!!! Thank you girls!!! Much appreciated!!!
And here’s my card:
This is a stamp I’ve had for years, fairly large, by PSX, purchased from JoAnns. I used the Long Rectangle Nestabilities to cut off only a portion (just a tad over 1/2) of the image. I guess I’m still in a *white* mood from last week and preferred more white to show — so NOT true!!! In all reality, I made a major coloring mistake on the left side of this image, so rather than trash it, I just used my Nesties to cut and emboss that which was still OK — how’s that for a save!!! Here’s my Copic colors:
And by showing you these I am by no means trying to say that these are any fabulous color combinations — I am lacking in certain colors and need to do some shopping real soon!!! But, they are what I used on this card.
Here I’d like to show you a bit of subtle detail that really adds a nice touch IRL. I embossed 5 lines on my Mini Scor-It, each 1/4″ apart. That gives you a 1″ embossed area, the same width as the ribbon.
- Stamps: Tulips by PSX from JoAnn Fabric
- Paper: PTI White
- Ink: Brilliance Black, Copics to Color
- Accessories: May Arts Sheer Ribbon, Long Rectangle Nestabilities by Spellbinders, Scor-It Mini
Remember when you upload to use the keyword above, followed by a comma. Please come back here to post (as a comment) that you’ve played, and provide a link so we can check out your card right away. You can find all cards uploaded for this challenge by clicking Gallery Submissions Here.
Some wanting to play said they have never uploaded before. If that’s you and you need help uploading, just go to my Challenge No. 1 here.
That’s it for today — wishing you all a wonderful summer weekend!!! Thanks so much for stopping in!!!
Gosh Sharon, that is so beautiful. I love this idea, regarding pulling out the old stamp sets. They tend to get forgotten while you use our new favorites. Everything you do is so lovely, I really enjoy visiting your site often.
This is just gorgeous. I am going on a white streak when I get home! Just beautiful!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Just beautiful Sharon… I have this stamp too. Wonder where it is???
Have a fabulous weekend.***
Oh my gosh, I’ve never seen that stamp, I’m pea green with envy! It’s absolutely gorgeous Sharon, your coloring and choice of colors are fantastic! Your vibrant tulips really “pop” with the white background and the scoring and ribbon are the perfect icing on the cake!
As beautiful as always, Sharon! Your image is kinda’ like a “Thrinchie”… a 3″ long inchie! Neat idea! I really do want to do this challenge, ’cause I have LOTS of old stuff! Maybe tonight once the work week is OVER!
And you keep saying you aren’t a pro at your coloring???? My goodness, this card certainly prooves that isn’t true. It looks beautiful and your colors blend so well. I love it! The extra scoring is a nice touch! Great job on a great card!
Joan
The card is beautiful; love the copic colors you have on hand and the work you did to make the flowers stand out. TFS!
What a lucky mistake! The effect of only using the right side of this image is absolutely stunning, not to mention your coloring is gorgeous! Love the entire look of it!
This is gorgeous!!!! Love your “OLD” image and what you have done with it!!!! I’m glad you made the mistake on the left side … really gives this “OLD” image a “NEW” look!! Great idea using the scor-it under the ribbon too! You are always so full of great ideas … that you are willing to share!! THANKS!! I hope to play later!!
Beautiful card as always. I’m making this a scraping type card with use of an “old” photo of Julie when she was just nine. I’ll be on pins and needles until she knows the results of the contest. Have a great weekend. Pat
http://rubbermaid.blogspot.com
Oh my…..this is simplyl gorgeous! That PSX stamp is one of my all time favorites, too. And I LOVE the way you used it with your long rectangles. Beautiful coloring…love the scoring. Perfect in every way!
This card is beautiful. I love the clean look and your coloring is superb!
Sharon, thanks for another fun Stamp Simply challenge! You sample is gorgeous - what a great stamp and amazing coloring! The other samples are fantastic, too! Thanks for all the inspiration!
Here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1011207?cat=500&ppuser=143903
I’m new to stamping, but have purchased a lot of old sets and I used one of those today. Hope that counts!
Have a great weekend!
Carla
Simple and absolutely beautiful!
this is gorgeous!! I love the colors and your coloring is fabulous!!
I wish my “saved” images looked half as good as yours! Another beautiful creation.
beautiful Sharon. Your flowers rock! I will see what I can do later today.
Sharon this is really beautiful! I love how you just used a portion of the image…the white on white looks great!
Your sample is beautiful, Sharon. I think you and Copics made a wonderful pair. Here’s my quick and simple oldie: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1011286?cat=500&ppuser=89981
How beautiful!!
I know what I want to make for this challenge…….off to my stamp space!
Thanks, Anja
Sorry, Sharon. Pulled my card. I saw it posted and yuck.
Oh, i have that stamp, too! I love it, but would never have thought of trimming the image! Gorgeously colored image, and beautiful card. thanks for sharing
I have posted my card on splitcoast and on my blog
http://www.stampinganja.blogspot.com
Love your challenges, thanks Anja
That coloring is to die for Miss Sharon!! Do you notice a big difference between before your Copic class and after? Man, that card is a beauty!!!
Your copic coloring is OUTSTANDING and I love the image.
Here’s my loose interpretation of today’s challenge….
http://onekraftykat.blogspot.com/2008/08/no-sissies.html
How I LOVE those tulips on your card today!! They look so life-like in the way you colored them. No one would ever suspect that your image was a previous “mistake”! You still made a gorgeous card in spite of the boo-boo and it’s just wonderful!! I love the scoring underneath the ribbon! SO elegant!
Here’s my card……thanks for another great challenge!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1011541?cat=500&ppuser=88761
I love how you salvaged the image which you said had a mistake. Your card is lovely. Here’s mine — http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1011667?cat=7226
Thanks for giving me a reason to use this set. I love Peaceful Wishes and have been thinking about, but not inking, it lately! Another great challenge
Here’s my ‘old’ card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1011783?cat=500&ppuser=87466
Wow, Sharon! This is drop-dead gorgeous! It stands out so beautifully against the white!
This is amazing, Sharon! LOVE it! Thanks for another wonderful challenge! This was so much fun and it was great to pull out an oldie but a goodie!
Hope you have a wonderful weekend!
I LOVE to see the old stamps brought out and used! It’s such a shame to leave them forgotten by the wayside. I have drawers and shelves full of stamps I love as much now as ever. Sadly, they aren’t used much anymore. Heck, even all the new stamps aren’t used often enough. You gave this one a beautiful new look with your fabulous Copic coloring and embossed lines and ribbon. Absolutely gorgeous!
Better late then never… Just got a chance to stamp tonight..
thanks for another fun challenge Sharon.. I have lots of lonely stamps that could be inked up again..
might just have to get going with some of them.
here is what I came up with:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012042?cat=500&ppuser=42410
have a great weekend.
Judy
This looks stunning. I have that stamps but love the way you used it on this card. TFS
Stunning card, Sharon. Your coloring is outstanding!
Gorgeous card!
I had so much fun yesterday that I made another one last night. This one was super easy, and I used one of my very favorite sets that I’ve been ignoring later…thanks, Sharon!
Here’s my card!
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012214?cat=500&ppuser=87466
WOW! I love this card. I really like the idea of cutting off a portion of an image and creating something such as this. I think it is fabulous. And your coloring! Fantastic. You did an amazing job, tfs.
Beautiful card, Sharon! I am the proud owner of 3 Copic markers - Imagine that! I decided to start gradually, so they’re all shades of green so I can learn to blend. Can’t wait to learn more, but one step at a time. I also started my own blog, so you can check out my entry at KrB’s Korner.
http://krbskorner.blogspot.com/2008/08/something-old.html
Have a great day!
I love what you did with the ribbon…I thought it was wrapped around the card a few times until I read your description! Cool idea! And isn’t it amazing what mistakes will do for our imagination? I love that you lopped off 1/2 of the image!
Beautiful color combination, love the stamp too!
Your card is just beautiful!! I love how you used a partial image. I have that stamp, too, but never thought to use just a part of it. I did take you up on the challenge and here is my submission. Hope I followed all the rules correctly:) http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/showphoto.php?photo=1012675
Thanks for this fun challenge!
Hi Sharon! One of the high points of my week is your Friday challenge. I didn’t get to do it until just now but here it is: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1012709?cat=500&ppuser=113844. I have a ton of PSX stamps because when I started stamping (20+ years ago before internet) it was hard to find ANY stamps and PSX were so detailed and well made. I still love them but I’m as guilty as the next person for getting caught up in buying the new “in” sets. I’m going to try to do better about using some of my older but still lovely stamps. Thanks for another great challenge! (#1volunteer)
Hey Sharon! I was working on a card today and pulled out a very neglected Cuttlebug folder and used it, so here’s my card for the Something Old challenge!
http://stamphappy-tammy.typepad.com/my_weblog/2008/08/look-cupcakes-grow-on-trees.html
Your cards is simply gorgeous! I love it.
Love your card and all the DT cards … great inspirations! Here is my card using the very first SU set I ever purchased. Hope you like it: http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1013534?cat=500&ppuser=95678
Hey Sharon, hope you had a great weekend, here is my card:
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1013984?cat=500&ppuser=141637
This is a fun challenge. I found it while I was blog surfing today and thought I’d try it! I like to dig out the old stamps from time to time. Check mine out!
http://gabbirose.blogspot.com
Happy stamping!
Dana
Hi Sharon, such a gorgeous sample!! And I love that stamp too; I prolly should show mine some love, lol.
You can see my take here:
http://debneerman.blogspot.com/2008/08/best-and-most-beautiful-things-are-old.html
Thanks for another fun challenge!
Here’s my simple and easy card using one of my old favorites. I love this rose and it is so easy to color.
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1014626?cat=3523
My card features a small SU stamp from 1998. It was fun to color.
http://ingeniousinkling.typepad.com/ingenious_inkling/2008/08/geometric-felt.html
Simply beautiful, Sharon! Your coloring looks amazing, and I love your pretty sheer ribbon!!
So glad to have the opportunity to bring these stamp sets out of hiding. Thank you! I made 2 cards using this challenge. http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1042804
http://www.splitcoaststampers.com/gallery/photo/1042858?cat=500&ppuser=129556