Guess what? I stamped! :)
My friend Katrina came over to stamp yesterday and she got me to stamp. I had a lot of fun! Here is one of the two cards I made.
As soon as I saw Friends 24-7 I knew I had to have it. I had a very simple card envisioned to make as my first sample, but this one came out instead. Not that it’s not simple…it’s just not at all like the one I thought of.
I started out with a 2 5/8″ square of Shimmery White cardstock. I stamped the Damask from Friends 24-7 all over in Sahara Sand. Then I added a few more of the same images in Pink Pirouette.
Next I stamped the bird from the same stamp set in Basic Gray ink. The edges of the Shimmery White were distressed with my Cutter Kit and sponged with Sahara Sand ink.
The square was layered on a 1/4″ bigger, sponged and distressed, piece of Basic Gray cardstock. The edges of the Shimmery Cardstock were paper pierced.
The card base is a 4 1/4″ x 8 1/2″ piece of Basic Gray cardstock. The outer edges were sponged to match my smaller gray square.
Next is a 4 1/8″ square in Pink Pirouette, followed by a 4″ square of Sahara Sand cardstock. That square was first wheeled with the Jumbo Wheel Friendly Words in Sahara Sand. The edges were distressed with the Cutter Kit and sponged in Sahara Sand. The Pink and Sahara cardstock were taped together and the edges of the Sahara piece were paper pierced. Next Striped Pink Pirouette ribbon was tied around the center and two of the new and gorgeous white brads (now if you could only get those new gorgeous basic brads in a regular size as well, I would be in heaven!) were added to the top left. The layers were attached to the card base with dimensionals. The main image was adhered to these layers with dimensionals as well.
The sentiment is also from Friends 24-7. It was stamped in Basic Gray on Shimmery White cardstock and punched out with the 1 1/4″ circle punch. Next I stamped part of the Damask background in Pink Pirouette ink on the lower part of the circle and sponged the rest with Sahara Sand. The circle was layered on a sponged 1 3/8″ Basic Gray circle and then on a scalloped, unsponged Basic Gray circle. The edges were paper pierced and the whole thing was attached with dimensionals.
For the inside I layered a 4″ Pink Pirouette cardstock square with a 3 7/8″ distressed and sponged Sahara Sand Square. I stamped the bird in Versamark on the upper left hand side and paper pierced the upper right corner.
The Shimmery White cardstock strip is 1 1/4″ wide and stamped with the Damask stamp from Friends 24-7 in Pink Pirouette. Underneath is a small punched Pink Pirouette cardstock border made with the new Eyelet Border Punch. The upper edge of the white strip was distressed and paper pierced. To finish it off I stamped the sentiment in Basic Gray on the right hand side of the strip.
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Beate,
Love the card. Glad to see you’re back to stamping. I have a question for you. Since you so often make square cards with your cardstock demensions 8 1/2 x 4 1/4 I assume you fold on the bias of the paper. How do you keep it from “cracking”? Do you always prescore it? Your edges are always so crisp I was curious. Thanks Melanie
Posted by: Melanie | February 4th, 2009 08:46
GORGEOUS cards Beate!!! I had visions in my had of using the damask in a similar way on a swap card I’m making for GSG. Yours turned out lovely!!! I’m still waiting for my stamps to get here - had to wait for SAB to order them!!!
Have a wonderful day!
Posted by: Marie | February 4th, 2009 08:50
Love your card!! Been missing you and your designs!!!
Posted by: Jackie | February 4th, 2009 08:52
Gorgeous, Beate!!! And so happy to have you back!
Posted by: Jamie | February 4th, 2009 08:55
Beautiful! I can’t wait to start using some of the new sets
Posted by: karen | February 4th, 2009 09:05
Beautiful card. So glad to see you are back to stamping we’ve missed you.
Posted by: Melissa F. | February 4th, 2009 09:08
This is by far 2 of the most beautiful cards I’ve seen yet! GREAT JOB STAMPING! It’s hard for me to stamp as well so your inspiring me!Thanks!
Posted by: Julie Pizzitola | February 4th, 2009 09:23
Beate, this turned out beautiful!!! Love the vintage look with all the distressing, just gorgeous!!! So glad to see you stampin again! *STAMPIN HUGS* Alex
Posted by: Alexandra Hobson | February 4th, 2009 09:25
Beautiful card Beate - great to see you stampin again!!
Hugs,
Jana
Posted by: Jana | February 4th, 2009 10:12
This is beautiful, Beate! I love the colors and paper piercing!!
Posted by: Niki Estes | February 4th, 2009 10:37
This card is stunning, like usual, glad to have you back in the land of the stamping!
Posted by: Kirsten | February 4th, 2009 10:51
Beautiful card - so many nice details and great color combo. Nice to have you back - thank Katrina for us
Posted by: Robin Kirkpatrick | February 4th, 2009 10:52
Very very sweet Beate! Glad to see you stamping again!
Many Blessings,
M.
Posted by: Melissa | February 4th, 2009 11:16
Ok Beate: I am in love this with card! The colors “GREEN” and the pink go so well together and the stamp of the bird is lovely. Not to mention the inside is gorgeous!!
Posted by: Betty aka ZacksNana | February 4th, 2009 11:31
Beate I must agree with you I love this set and had to get both the set and the wheel. I can’t wait to have some time to create something with it. I love both of your cards. You do such AWESOME work.
Posted by: Amanda | February 4th, 2009 11:52
Beautiful! I love the subtle touch of pink! Take care.
Posted by: Tiffany Miller | February 4th, 2009 12:03
Very pretty! I understand you are taking time for your family and yourself - but wanted to let you know I miss seeing your creations! TAKE CARE!
Posted by: Chris Dickinson | February 4th, 2009 12:45
These are sooo stunning, Beate!! I just love the vintage feel of both of these cards!
Posted by: Connie (cmc2stamp) | February 4th, 2009 12:54
this card is awesome!!! Love it when you stamp!!! ((hugs))
Posted by: Kar | February 4th, 2009 13:01
LOVE IT!! I didn’t love this set until I saw this. Just beautiful! Glad to see you back!!
Posted by: Paula Ballard | February 4th, 2009 13:37
Beate it is so good to see you stamping and wow what a card!! I just love it … I do hope we get some of your gorgeous sets in our new IB&C in April
Posted by: Leonie Schroder | February 4th, 2009 13:48
I have missed you!!
Your card is amazing!!
Posted by: Christi | February 4th, 2009 14:25
Your cards are amazing ! Great to see you stamp again !
Posted by: Krista | February 4th, 2009 15:10
Yay! You’re back to your gorgeous creations!! This is absolutely fabulous. The colors are so soft, and that added pink is beautiful. We have missed you dearly. Hope all is well with you and your family!
Posted by: Lauren Vincitorio | February 4th, 2009 16:16
Just beautiful, Beate! You sure haven’t lost your mojo!
Posted by: Charmaine Ikach | February 4th, 2009 16:27
Beautiful! That set is on my list, too! You still got it goin’ on, girl!
Posted by: Jackie W. | February 4th, 2009 16:38
Soooo glad to see you stamping. I love your work and miss your inspiration. This was my top stamp set, too. (Along with Thoughts and Prayers) I ordered the brads also because I wanted white and Choc. chip and wish they were the reg. size, too. I am hoping you enjoyed it so much today that you will keep stamping and posting because I will be on the lookout for more.
Have a great week!
Posted by: Windy | February 4th, 2009 17:58
This is gorgeous Beate! I’ve missed seeing your stuff! TFS!
Posted by: Emily | February 4th, 2009 18:31
I’m so glad you have a great friend to inspire you to stamp! As usual, very nice!
Posted by: Kelly | February 4th, 2009 19:39
This is gorgeous, Beate!! I love the earthy tones with the splash of pink, and the beautiful images!! I love the piercing too!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 4th, 2009 20:04
Two very beautiful cards!!! It is so nice to see you back stamping and blogging.
Posted by: Kathy (Wattle) | February 4th, 2009 20:47
I think its beautiful! Yeay! You’re back! LOL!
Posted by: Tanya | February 4th, 2009 21:28
Just stunning!!! Can hardly wait for my order to arrive!!!
Posted by: joyk | February 4th, 2009 22:12
stamping with a friend is always the best!
wonderful card
Posted by: Latisha | February 4th, 2009 23:10
Stunning card Beate! So glad you found some time to stamp and share this beauty with us.
Posted by: Carolina | February 5th, 2009 01:49
This is so gorgeous Beate! Love the pink with the other colors. So nice and inspiring to see a card from you today!
Posted by: libby | February 5th, 2009 02:27
ABSOLUTELY BEAUTIFUL Beate! I Love it! So glad you had a blast stamping! Take care, Love Keesh x
Posted by: Makeesha Byl | February 5th, 2009 02:31
Yaaaay for Katrina…she got you to stamp!!! I’ve missed you and have hoped all is well in your world. I’m glad you had fun creating this gorgeous card….I hope it won’t be too long before you’re back again with more to share. I do so love it when you do:-))
Posted by: Linda | February 5th, 2009 05:01
Yay, Beate!!! Gorgeous card. You have such a distinct style. I love the antique look of this card. I’m really glad you had yourself some fun stamping time with a friend! Take care, Beate Pinata!
Posted by: Brandi | February 5th, 2009 06:01
Wow! Absolutely beautiful! I just ordered this set and can’t wait to play with it.
Posted by: Stephanie | February 5th, 2009 06:38
Just beautiful Beate. I love all the layering and piercing; You still got “it”!!!
Posted by: Kathyc on SCS | February 5th, 2009 07:04
Yes, you stamped and we all were hoping you would be back. I thought of you when I saw the Friends 24/7 set. Sooooo Beate! Hugs and loved seeing your beautiful card. Hugs, Mary
Posted by: Mary | February 5th, 2009 07:36
Yeah Beate!! Gorgeous! Love the monochromatic look with that pop of pink! Girl, you still got the mojo!
Posted by: Pat (mspfd) | February 5th, 2009 07:57
Hi, Beate
Wow, you’re back full force! That is one gorgeous card right there! This card alone makes me wish I had this stamp set. (It’s not available in French, unfortunately.) The soft colours look amazing!
Hopefully, your friend will visit often so you have lots to share with us in the upcoming weeks… ;D I need something pretty to look at while I’m not-so-patiently waiting for me own box of new goodies to find its way north…
Have a great day!
Cindy
Posted by: Cindy Major | February 5th, 2009 08:18
Yeah, you’re back
I’m sure you’ve been enjoying tons of wodnderful time with hubby and family as a whole again 
Great to have your inspiring cards back.
Posted by: marisa (whiterockmama) | February 5th, 2009 09:46
Gorgeous!
Posted by: Heather P. | February 5th, 2009 15:57
Beautiful bird stamp, love the colors you chose for this!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | February 5th, 2009 17:33
YAY!!! Glad to see you stamping again! Love the card! Looks like you didn’t lose your touch (as if that were any worry!)
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | February 5th, 2009 18:31
love both of your cards
Posted by: catherine | February 5th, 2009 18:47
Hi Beate,
Great to see some new projects on your blog from one of my favorite designers. This is my all time favorite set and wheel (this catalog at least and in the future too I imagine). Thanks for sharing this shabby (more artsy)chic/elegant styled card design. My favorite style.
Hugs and blessings - Jean
Posted by: Jean Fitch | February 5th, 2009 22:17
Great you are back… and with stunning cards… love the bird!
Posted by: Antje | February 6th, 2009 04:29
Oh my gosh! I think is one of my favorite cards that you’ve made! The colors, the layering, the stamps. Love it!
Posted by: Michelle | February 7th, 2009 05:27
Oh my gosh….I don’t check your blog for a couple of days and you go on fire !!!! …..hehehe!!
I love this card….it’s so elegant and gorgeous !! Way to go, girlie !!
Posted by: Corinne (aka Roxy) | February 7th, 2009 14:45
Beate,
The day you posted this card I was thinking about this set. I was looking out our back porch and noticing the juncos out foraging for seeds in the snow. The lightbulb went off. This bird stamped in gray or black would look just like a junco. Imagine my surprise when I saw this beauty in my inbox! Great card! Just love it!
Posted by: Shelley G in Iowa | February 9th, 2009 01:40
Hi Beate - so nice to see you stampin’ again!!! I love your card - it’s simply gorgeous!!! Yes - you are right this Set is fab and I’m trying not to buy it….LOL!!!
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | February 9th, 2009 15:19
Beate this card is awesome! Love these colors and all the paper piercing! You rock!
Posted by: Joan Hajek | February 11th, 2009 17:35
This is beautiful! This set has your name written all over it - you did it justice with this card. TFS!
Posted by: Ali | February 12th, 2009 16:28
You came back with style - what a great card.
Posted by: Janine | February 12th, 2009 17:14