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November 28, 2011

Swedish Christmas


Do you have stamps that you buy and then they sit unused for months? I do and today I unearthed a stamp and some paper that I bought a year ago when I took a trip to Sweden to visit my brother and his family.

My sister-in-law, Helene, is a scrapbooker and she took me to a store called Panduro Hobby, which is similar to the Michaels or Hobby Craft. I can't believe I've had this stamp for a year and not used it - I have 2 others that I bought as well that I should blow the dust off!


The card base is a Fabriano watercolor card and the extras are from Stampin' Up! - a rhinestone and some cherry cobbler seam binding.

I made this card for today's Splitcoast CAS Challenge and Our Creative Corner's Christmas Tree Challenge.

Note: I have a Cyber Monday sale going on in my Etsy store today. And don't forget to check out my new Vintage Page Facebook page.

Happy Stamping!

Ali

20 comments:

  1. JingleNovember 28, 2011 at 11:14 AM

    This is absolutely gorgeous!!!

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  2. Suzanne B aka brookfiesNovember 28, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Ali,,,, I sure do! In fact I wonder why I buy some of the stamps I buy lol:) But this cannot be said of this one...as it is lovely. Love the raised text background!

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  3. AnonymousNovember 28, 2011 at 11:49 AM

    Ali,
    It is such a beautiful stamp so now you've started to use it I am sure you will get lots of pleasure from working with it.
    I have bought from the Panduro catalogue in the past, they have some lovely items.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  4. NettyNovember 28, 2011 at 1:12 PM

    Loving the way you have presented the stamp, its a fab card Ali. Unused stamps............mmmmm, yes a few....... x

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  5. Suze BainNovember 28, 2011 at 1:22 PM

    A gorgeous card Ali, that's a beautiful stamp (and yes, I'm guilty too!) xx

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  6. Beverly GNovember 28, 2011 at 1:56 PM

    Very elegant and crisp. Unused stamps..yes, but you just have to have them at the time ;-)

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  7. trisha tooNovember 28, 2011 at 3:47 PM

    Oh brother, yes, I have stamps I've had for years that are still in the box, poor sad things.

    Charming card, Ali, very pretty stamp. Where did you get the Swedish text behind it?

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  8. SharonNovember 28, 2011 at 4:18 PM

    This is great Ali - very classy and clean looking! Great text background and love the stamped xmas tree.

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  9. donnaNovember 28, 2011 at 6:35 PM

    That is a beautiful stamp and I love how you used it. Did you get your package?..Donna

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  10. Tui NathanNovember 28, 2011 at 6:44 PM

    Oh my, this is just gorgeous ... love your clean styling and elegant design!
    Thanks for playing along with us at Our Creative Corner!!!

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  11. Holly BarrettNovember 29, 2011 at 1:17 AM

    What a beautiful tree! I enjoy the colors you've used on this card. Thanks for sharing your talent with us this week on Our Creative Corner!

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  12. LauraNovember 29, 2011 at 3:25 AM

    Loving your creations. So clean, elegant and stylish.

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  13. The Sparkly FairyNovember 29, 2011 at 9:52 AM

    Such a beautiful card. Popped over from the Gingersnaps forum.

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  14. Anne Marie HileNovember 29, 2011 at 11:33 AM

    Ali, I have more then a "few" of those stamping supplies that are needing attention in my craft room, too. Lol! Your card is gorgeous!! What a pretty image and it looks wonderful paired with that paper. I bet you had a lot of fun shopping in Sweden. So glad you joined us this week at Our Creative Corner! :)

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  15. Marjie KemperNovember 29, 2011 at 3:39 PM

    Beautiful, Ali! Love the text as a mat for your beautiful stamp. So glad you joined us at OCC this week.

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  16. AnonymousNovember 30, 2011 at 10:52 AM

    Love this card, so dramatic. xx

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  17. SueDecember 1, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Yes, I have more stamps that have never seen ink than I care to mention. Shhhh, don't tell hubby. lol.

    Your card is beautiful. I love the tree and the papers. Sue.x

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  18. TerryDecember 5, 2011 at 6:25 PM

    Ali, this card is so rich and elegant! Love the text background with that lovely tree! Gorgeous!

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  19. LauraDecember 9, 2011 at 4:07 AM

    Stunning. Love its simplicity. So stylish!

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  20. 2amscrapperDecember 21, 2011 at 5:08 AM

    I like this design very much. And you have a SIL named Helene? Signed Helene

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