March 30, 2007

Mind Control??

I recently purchased Technique Tuesday's Build a Paisley stamp set. When I sat down to work with it earlier today, I didn't do a very good job of placing the paisleys on the paper -- I think they were too far apart. I knew that Debbie Olson, over at Thinking Inking, had posted a lot of cards with Stampin Up's Polka Dot and Paisleys set. So, I hopped on over to her blog and browsed through her archives and voila, there was this card that Debbie had made with the Technique Tuesday set! Beautiful, isn't it? This was good news because I could study how she placed the paisleys. But, I was a bit taken aback. I had NO memory of seeing this card when I bought this set of stamps -- until I saw Debbie's card. Hmm. I wonder who else is controlling my pocketbook??? LOL So, if I ever post anything that looks a lot like something you've posted, it is unintentional and I ask that you let me know right away. In the meantime, here's the card I made today -- after being inspired by Debbie's. Oops! That's not the card -- that's my "baby" -- happy to be on Spring Break from school. I decided to "stylize" him for my blog. Now, here's the card -- How I made this card: Supplies used: So Saffron, Brocade Blue and Certainly Celery cardstock and classic inks by Stampin Up. Sarah Designer Paper by Stampin Up; Technique Tuesday Build a Paisley and Papertreyink Paper Tray stamp sets: SU large oval punch; SU Bluebird grosgrain ribbon and Soft Subtles Eyelets (set with the Crop-a-Dile). Punched the holes using Stampin Up's Craft Took Kit.

10 comments:

  1. Joan, this is why I don't know if I'll ever start a gallery on SCS; I'm afraid that any of my cards might unknowingly be a take from someone else's!! Especially if it is done from a popular stamp set that everyone seems to be using! I love your paisley card. And it reminds me that eyelets are the next "practice thing" for me (have the stuff, but haven't tried it yet). Cool effect with your son's picture. Where is he going to school? Mine is a college freshman this year. Thanks for sharing the card. Paisley is definitely on my list!

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  2. [My first comment try disappeared. . . Hope I'm not double posting!}

    Joan, your Paisley is gorgeous! I love the color scheme as well--must go dig this paper pack out of the hoarded stash. . . Great job!!

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  3. I too love the colors you chose. I just wish you folks would stop using that oval punch. Just like the scallop oval I may "have" to buy one. I already have too many punches. Must say I've been using most of them.

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  4. Gorgeous...and since we are all attracted to the same products (esp. the newer popular ones), I am afraid that unknowingly CASing others is part of the territory. And, there will be people who will be similarly inspired by you who may never had the chance to see Debbie's!

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  5. Sweet card! Love that blue/yellow combo. I need to get more paisley stamps! These are really neat!
    ~Angie

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  6. OMG! JOAN! Yes, I'm shouting! This is fan-freakin-tastic! I love paisley, but I really love this, more enabling, sigh! :) J/K, but this is just the most darling card ever!

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  7. Your paisley card is beautiful, Joan! The colours that you selected work so well together. After seeing your lovely card, I'm going to be on the lookout for the Technique Tuesday Paisley set :D

    - dlm.

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  8. I love anything that remotely resembles French Country - I LOVE your colors and I think the paisleys turned out fine.
    The (photo?)of your "baby" is unbelieveable! How'd you do that?

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  9. Yes, Debbie has me on mind control too! I have looks like spring thanks to one of her postings.

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  10. Love your card...the colors...the piercing...everything!

    By the way...cool effect with your son's picture.

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