Making Cards - Ideas for a card craft beginner (Part 3)

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RustyFlange wrote: »

Well done Marg .....

If I had to save just one stamp then it would have to be my inkadinkadoo stamp which I ordered from america (thanks THE WIFE) which I used on this card for Hels. http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_9ChVL61c9a0/SoZocHJxQpI/AAAAAAAAASc/z10on0fBxiM/s1600-h/DSCN3486.JPG

Not really sure why? probably because it is just a general stamp which you can always use? I regret buying some of my magnolias :eek: even some of the new ones I regret already and I am thinking of selling them already :eek:

I just could NOT simply choose 1 stamp.. I do love Magnolias and gorjuss girls.
I must agree 120 % with Rusty. Stamps are often not cheap. So when i buy them i try to work out just how many times i could use it. If i could change any part of it to make it more suitable for other occasions. So i suppose whilst i do love spending.. I often use my head :rotfl:

stardrops42

Well I don't actually own any stamps yet so can't actually say:o but I am going to buy this one http://www.handyhippo.co.uk/p4478-Rubber-Stamp-Max-Letter.html to stamp on the back or inside of my xmas cards(if I manage to make them) I just think its so cute:D

polly1976

Hiya Ladies

Hels sending you big hugs hunny dont be too hard on yourself.

Marg you want me to pick 1 stamp? Dont be daft id have to take the lot forget the hubby and clothes and dog save the stamps id say :rotfl::rotfl:

Here is my latest card http://paula-pollys.blogspot.com/ I decided to be brave and not colour in the image what do you think does it work?

Its for Creative Card Crew and we have a new Challenge today Pink Black & White http://creativecardcrew.blogspot.com/ xxxx

bunbun2

as promised here is the fab ATC I received from Kaitlyn





here is the fat page from craftygranny. I love the background paper





and here is a get well card I made for a friend of mine who has recently had a major operation

Popkins

Rusty - I love that hello stamp - I might even have to order one myself if I ever get brave to do stamping! where was it from please?

Paddington - love your butterfly stamp - Butterflies are my favourite things!! where did you get it please?

Hels - only you know the level of stress you can take so well done on making the tough decision!! I'd say just focus on your wedding & family this year and then once everything settles down next year think about what you'd like to do for you!! x

rainmac

Fab cards everyone, have left blog comments

Bunbun, sorry your friend has been poorly - gorgeous get well card x

Marg, I am not a stamping expert by any means but love this Magnolia one and this cute bunny rabbit. Have used them both quite a bit. They stamp really well too. I have only got into stamping properly this year and do love the digi stamp images as you can re-size them, add text etc - especially ther freebie ones

Rusty, thank you so much for picking me as your winner on CP :A. Love the next challenge idea :j

Padster, my swap card is not that hard :rolleyes: so long as we have cardstock and scissors/knife and follow the instructions we should all be fine
Have signed up for the ATC swap, thank you x

Choccy, signed up for the stash swap too x

Hels, I know how you feel, I always struggle with decisions then struggle if I've made the right one. If you feel it is the right desicion for you right now then it is. There will always be other opportunities when you're ready xxx

ali.b.123

Just having a quick read through - trying to keep on top of the posts.

Rainmac - congrats on your win!
Hels - well done on your big decision!
PLM - loving the advent drawers - have got the instructions and was going to have a go.
Been looking at all the blogs - fab cards on all (as always).

melissa75_2

Wam - I've been saving my cardboard too - to make notebooks!!!!

Hels - well done on making a tough decision - it must have been hard!

Louby Lou-Lou - your craft stall looks fabulous - no wonder it went so well!!!!

Marg - I would definately save my one gorjuss girl stamp!!!!

Stardrops - I love that stamp!!!

Polly - gorgeous card - the colours look very striking together. I love the stamp - it looks great as it is - who makes it???

Bunbun - fab atc from Kaitlyn - I love Mr. Nosey, and I love graftygranny's fat page - I really like the image. Your get well soon card is so pretty.

paddingtondoo

Popkins - I got the stamp from eBay from this seller but can't see it listed at the mo.

Thanks for joining rainmac - it's the knife that frightens me :rotfl: Well done on winning the altered container challenge!

polly1976

melissa75 wrote: »

Wam - I've been saving my cardboard too - to make notebooks!!!!

Hels - well done on making a tough decision - it must have been hard!

Louby Lou-Lou - your craft stall looks fabulous - no wonder it went so well!!!!

Marg - I would definately save my one gorjuss girl stamp!!!!

Stardrops - I love that stamp!!!

Polly - gorgeous card - the colours look very striking together. I love the stamp - it looks great as it is - who makes it???

Bunbun - fab atc from Kaitlyn - I love Mr. Nosey, and I love graftygranny's fat page - I really like the image. Your get well soon card is so pretty.

Hi Mel the stamp is a Whimsey Stamp the link for them is on my blog on this weeks CCC post. http://paula-pollys.blogspot.com/ I havnt got the stamp hun otherwise i would have stamped some up for you. xxxx