Monday, June 17, 2013

New stamp collection!

I recently received the new 'Jane's Garden' stamp collection by Oxford Impressions and couldn't wait to sit down and play with this set.  The set contains a variety of images centered around a spring and garden theme.  Just looking at this plate makes one want to wander outside and enjoy the quiet and peacefulness of nature!  It's a reminder that we shouldn't take this gift for granted.

When I went to show my hubby what I made and ask which was his favorite, he immediately pointed to the one with the daisies:)  I cut out the flowers from some scrapbooking papers and thought they'd look nice with the cute teacup.  I used a portion of a square lace doily that I purchased years ago at a stamp convention.  A few gems glued around the sentiment towards the bottom added a bit of color. 

My favorite card I made however, has to be the one with the little garden gate.  I recently purchased a few of the new die-delites from Spellbinders.  When I first saw this particular die, I knew I wanted it to use with the 'Jane's Garden' set.  The only thing you have to remember is to use a piece of wax paper between the die and your paper or it will get stuck in the die after you cut it out (believe me, I forgot the first time...dahhh!) Lol.

Maybe you'd like to play with this great set (or perhaps another similar one), so go check out Suzanne's new website -
http://www.austingallery.com

Have a great week everyone and thanks for stopping by!

4 comments:

  1. Debbie they are both delightful!
    I can see why your DH selected the teacup as the daisies work a treat with that stamp BUT I just love that gate (this is when I wish I had a die-cutting machine).
    Suzanne will be thrilled when she receives them.
    Wishes
    Lynne

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  2. These are so nice, Debbie! I'm with you and Lynne on favoring the one with the gate. I've been wanting those detailed Spellbinders dies but haven't bought any because I dreaded pushing them out! I never thought of using waxed paper. Thank you for that tip!
    Laura

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  3. Hey Debbie..Thanks so much for leaving me a comment that you stopped by my blog and liked what you saw! Yippee! I am now returning the favor! haha I love your cards! Those Oxford Impressions stamps are so pretty and you've done such a gorgeous job of coloring them and making such beautiful designs. Thanks for letting me know you stopped by! Have a great week! <3 Candy

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  4. Gorgeous Debbie! Love your cards! Beautiful coloring and designing

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