Wednesday, March 23, 2011

Take me away.....

In the most recent Close to My Heart Idea Book--there is some great travel stamps.  I simply had to have this set that looked like postage stamped and wonderful old buildings.
I used a DCWV Small stack called neutrals for this and two different embossing folders.  This stamp set is called Ciao (D1461).
I used the Cuttlebug to emboss and the large matte was the damask folder from provo craft and the brown across the middle was a Tim Holtz Sizzix folder that has postcard all over it--love it!!!!  I love when my supplied magically go together so well!  I used some hem tape from Joann's for the ribbon across the center--thought I needed to break up the browns with a little neutral.

Here is the inside.  All stamps are from the same set.
love the sentiment--in fact I love London and I am going to be there next week!!!! I am soooo lucky!
I stamped the stamp in brown ink and then using versa mark and some Tim Holtz distressed embossing powder I embossed the post mark--you could also do this with clear powder if you card base is a color--it would have a super cool look.
You know how I like me a fancy envelope and using some scraps and a bit of chalk ink you get a very cool wrapper for your card.  I think a fancy envelope gets people excited about what is on the inside before they even open it.
So I am off to Europe in the morning--don't worry I have a few project planned and ready for you so you  we can still spend out time together!
I am cookin up a plan for the where in the world for Europe that combines prizes with what I think is going to be a very very cool series.  Alright--I will be checking from the road next week but make sure to check out Friday's project!
Make it a great one

12 comments:

  1. LOVE love this card!! I really like the creams and browns and whites together. All the cool embossing totally adds the right pizzaz to this card. I adore the envelope and that is a great sentiment. I am looking forward to seeing and reading all about European travels.

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  2. Beautiful card!! I love the colors you used.

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  3. What a beautiful card!! Such an awesome, stamp!! I just love the colors you chose. I am loving the elegant envelope. I have to say your best thus far,in my opinion.

    Safe travels across the pond!!

    Laurie

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  4. Very gorgeous card, wonderful stamp collection.
    I'm so excited to go on another where in the World trip with you so soon. I'm really looking forward to Europe. Have a safe journey and have fun.TFS

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  5. Awesome card.....luv..luv...the stamps too!! I just have 2 have them...........

    Have fun on your trip...U R soooooo lucky :)


    Joan Smith

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  6. Love this card, it's gorgeous! Be safe on your travels! TFS

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  7. Very nice card, Love the elegant, Masculine combo. I haven't mastered masculine as of yet. Great touch with the envelope!
    Cheers!

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  8. Bryan Bryan
    As usual I love the color combinations. The ribbon makes it even more special. I look forward to your post everyday. It is the first one I look at.
    Have a little fun on your trip if time allows.
    Sharie

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  9. These stamps are just beautiful. Makes a really lovely card. I always look forward to your posts.

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  10. Great job! Have a fabulous time in Europe!

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  11. Wow Bryan that card is wonderful! You have such an eye for color! Don't work to hard in Europe and try to have a little fun!!

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