Hello! I'm back today with another Impression Obsession sample for Stampers Dream week-long showcase of these wonderful stamps. I used three IO stamps on my card -- Nicely Nested Branch, Tire Swing (large), and Fill Your Day (sentiment).
Making this card was all about simple pleasures and, as stampers, I know you can relate. No matter whether I'm making something elaborately detailed or sweet and simple, like this card, the time I spend with my craft is certainly one of those simple but highly valued pleasures.
The papers I used are My Mind's Eye Jack & Jill -- very fun and fresh. I love the whole collection, but I swear if I had an entire pack of just this one sheet, I'd be happy enough. Shown here are two sides of one sheet. The border strip is actually two skinnier strips I pieced together -- end slices from another project I was working on. I'm a real pack rat when it comes to saving all those little pieces.
Once again, I've used my red burlap string for the little stitches and bow. I'm just loving this string, my first experience with this particular product. It comes in lots of colors, which you can see here.
The team has created some very nice Impression Obsession samples to share with you. Here's the entire line up for the week so you can take a peek at your leisure:
Monday: Me, Laurie, Becca, Michelle
Tuesday: Michelle, Cindy, Amy, Denise, Dawn
Wednesday: Michelle, Tosh, Silke, Cammie, Amy
Thursday (today): Me, Michelle, Cindy, Denise
Friday: Michelle, Laurie, Silke, Tosh
Thank you for your time. Enjoy your day!
Stamps: Nicely Nested Branch, Tire Swing (large), Fill Your Day sentiment (all Impression Obsession from Stampers Dream) Paper: Real Red, Whisper White, My Mind's Eye Jack & Jill designer paper Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Copics for coloring Accessories: Burap string, button, Top Note die cut (Stampin' Up!)
Gorgeous, Leslie! Love the combo of stamps. They work beautifully together!
Posted by: Denise (peanutbee) | 04/01/2010 at 04:19 AM
Oh goodness, Leslie! That image is so sweet and calming! Ahhhhhhh! Love the leaf pattern paper you used too! Fabulous idea! Wonderful card!
Posted by: Dawn Easton | 04/01/2010 at 04:39 AM
Love this card, simple but beautiful. Have to order some of that burlap string. So clever.
Posted by: Doris D. | 04/01/2010 at 05:08 AM
Cute card and pretty too. Checked out the twine, may need to get some. tfs
Posted by: Bev | 04/01/2010 at 05:23 AM
So SWEET! Absolutely as sweet as can be!
Posted by: Jennifer Woodward | 04/01/2010 at 05:23 AM
I love it - what an awesome card!
Posted by: Lynette | 04/01/2010 at 05:58 AM
very pretty. love the stitching around the die cut and the red stitched accents.
Posted by: yogi | 04/01/2010 at 06:17 AM
I guess you can see from MY card today how much I love that paper too! LOL! This truly is beautiful, Leslie! Great faux stitching around the main panel. Your coloring and use of the burlap string is fabulous!
Posted by: Michelle R | 04/01/2010 at 06:47 AM
What a sweet and peaceful card - I love the combination of these images!
Posted by: Harriet Skelly | 04/01/2010 at 08:40 AM
perfect image and sentiment combo, like your stitches
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 04/01/2010 at 08:54 AM
This is so cute, great ribbon and button side corner.
Posted by: Stacy SCS Twinshappy | 04/01/2010 at 08:58 AM
I really like how you've combined the stamps. And the stitches are a great idea. Fresh and springy all the way around. Love this card.
Posted by: Colleen | 04/01/2010 at 10:55 AM
Love this, Leslie. It's so simple and inviting. Your cards are just so expressive. Happy Easter!
Posted by: Karen | 04/01/2010 at 02:25 PM
Just looking at this card...makes me want a nice cup of tea!!! Great job on putting these images together Leslie...tells me that you were thinking ahead on this placid beauty!!
Posted by: Velta | 04/01/2010 at 02:52 PM
Super cute card Leslie!!! The DP and the images are so fun!!! Love it!!!! Hugs ~S~
Posted by: Silke Ledlow | 04/01/2010 at 08:45 PM
Leslie I love all the details!! What a charming card!!
Posted by: Becca Feeken | 04/01/2010 at 10:01 PM
Such a cute and sweet card just love the tire swing
Posted by: Mary Satterfield | 04/02/2010 at 05:02 AM
Gorgeous, Leslie! Love the bright, cheerful color palette and the burlap string detail!
Posted by: Amy Sheffer | 04/02/2010 at 06:17 AM
ohh...this is Super cute---love your fantastic special touches with the string xs and bow! Beautiful card, Leslie!
Posted by: Carolyn King | 04/02/2010 at 07:51 AM
This is just beautiful, Leslie! What a fabulous combo of images! Perfection! :)
Posted by: Cindy Lawrence | 04/02/2010 at 08:12 AM
Your sweet card brings back many memories of swinging on our tire. TFS
Posted by: nancy littrell | 04/02/2010 at 01:45 PM
So sweet and nostalgic! Love the colors and the twine bow!
Posted by: Holly | 04/02/2010 at 05:42 PM