Every now and then I like to get out an old stamp set and really put it through its paces. I still love this Stampin’ Up! Simply Sweet set, one of the first SU! sets I ever bought, and I gave it a good work out with multiple cards I made for my “for sale” basket at work. Most of the cards were similar in style, and I managed to use up the last of my BasicGrey Urban Prairie paper in the making. I like the way the colors came together on this one. The blue is SU!’s Pool Party.
I made a couple of cards in this style, as well, and finished off some old My Mind’s Eye Kalaidoscope paper. The Cuttlebug Bloom Dots embossing folder is one of the first I bought and it seemed to go rather well with the paper.
The images are stamped on Flourishes Classic White cardstock, colored with Copic markers, and glitter added.
I very much enjoy reaching to the back of the drawer, so to speak, and pulling something to the front once in a while. I hope to do this more often and use up some older supplies at the same time. Better that than tossing it out, yes? Thank you for dropping in!
I just love both of these. They both make me smile!
Posted by: Glenda | 02/07/2013 at 02:49 AM
These are both so beautiful. I just love the soft colors and all the details and layers on the first one.
Posted by: Maggie S | 02/07/2013 at 04:17 AM
Leslie, these are adorable!
One of my favorite things is to pull out/dust off an oldie but goodie and make it new again. I think it helps me justify hanging on to everything. LOL
Posted by: Carol (HB) | 02/07/2013 at 04:26 AM
These are beautiful Leslie! I love the feminine feel. :)
Hugs~
Posted by: Heather Jensen | 02/07/2013 at 04:39 AM
Boy oh boy are you back or what! These cards are really lovely. So much attention to detail. Lovely cheerful cards.
Posted by: Nimue | 02/07/2013 at 06:33 AM
I forgot I had these stamps-you did a wonderful job with making it feel like Spring with the colors. I am definately going to get the golden oldies out from the dark and let them come out to play. Great cards!
Posted by: Linda | 02/07/2013 at 06:55 AM
nice and fresh looking. Make me smile. It's always nice to use up our leftovers and older supplies... I never seem to do enough of it though... Have a great day
Posted by: Yogi | 02/07/2013 at 07:58 AM
doesn't it feel good to get good use out of our old products, both the cards are just so cute and great designs!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | 02/07/2013 at 10:32 AM
The stamps are new to me, and I love what you've done with them.
Posted by: Francie in Montreal | 02/07/2013 at 01:18 PM
Greetings from Buffalo, NY! I've always liked these stamps and I love what you've done with them, Leslie! I usually just stamp one row to use on my card, but you've given us some great and different ideas! I love the color combo's too! Thanks for sharing, Debbie
Posted by: Debbie Pokerwinski | 02/07/2013 at 01:29 PM
Both cards are fantastic and wonderful colors! Very cheerful reminders of friendship!
Posted by: Tammy Hair | 02/07/2013 at 02:46 PM
What fun, cheerful and colorful cards Leslie, I recognize most of your older goodies from our very early days of stamping. Here we are probably around 15 years later and still passionate about our stamping :-) TFS my friend..
Posted by: nancy littrell | 02/07/2013 at 02:57 PM
These cards are so sweet and colorful, they put a smile on my face. My old stamps are some of my favorites too!!!
Posted by: Willow | 02/07/2013 at 05:44 PM
Oh WOWZA! I am a Stampin UP! demonstrator but just for the last 2 years. I must go to EBAY and find this set. I just LOVE both of these cards Leslie! Those dresses are just too cute. You do an amazing coloring job too and the coordinating papers go so well. Thanks for the sun-shiney look! Awesome!
Posted by: Bobbi Miller | 02/07/2013 at 06:14 PM
Sweeet!
Posted by: debbie w. | 02/07/2013 at 09:14 PM
These are both very pretty cards, the colours are so fresh and co-ordinate beautifully. We're always tempted to buy more new goodies but it's nice to dig out stuff we bought from years ago and re-use them, these were made to last after all. Give Wally and LuLu a hug from me. Alexandra x
Posted by: Alexandra | 02/07/2013 at 11:34 PM
Beautiful cards Leslie, so fun and cheerful! I have this set too and can't remember the last time I used it! Thanks for encouraging us to use some of the older stamps we have forgotten. Have a great weekend!
Posted by: Pauline | 02/08/2013 at 04:46 AM
Your cards are gorgeous! I have this stamp set too & will now have to pull it out of the back of MY drawer! ha ha In fact, I even have that daisy on the first card too! We think alike! I'm so glad to see you posting yours cards again.
Posted by: Sherri Dean | 02/08/2013 at 08:02 PM
Hello Leslie! I am SO happy to see you use this set. I have it too, and it rarely sees ink anymore. I'd be loathe to part with it, and you've inspired me to get it out sometime soon (so many stamps, so little crafting time!).
I like both of these versions. Those dresses sure are happily dancing across the card!
PS love the new blog header.
Posted by: Colleen Dietrich | 02/09/2013 at 08:40 AM
These cards are lovely and I remember these stamps! You have given them new life! Gorgeous!!!
Posted by: Marilyn Valadez | 02/09/2013 at 11:38 AM
These are just as sweet as can be, Leslie. :)
Posted by: Denise M. | 02/10/2013 at 06:44 PM
I love both of these sweet cards, Leslie! It makes me smile each day I open your blog and find a new post:)
Posted by: Lynette | 02/10/2013 at 08:47 PM
Both cards are fabulous fun! Glad to see you posting these beauties more often!
Posted by: Linda Carson | 02/11/2013 at 05:45 PM
These are both so pretty! I love the big swag bottom on the first one...the embossing looks fab!
Posted by: Danielle | 02/14/2013 at 07:14 PM
Great cards and great design! I wonder if you could mention the dress stamp set? Thx.
Posted by: Jan | 02/18/2013 at 10:19 AM
Hello, Jan:
Both stamp images are from the retired Stampin Up! Simply Sweet set. The set has 4 stamps -- a row of chairs, row of birthday cakes, row of vases, and row of dresses. Very cute! Have a good day!
-- Leslie
Posted by: Leslie Miller | 02/18/2013 at 03:12 PM