Tuesday 2 June 2015

Gotta Stamp Again!


This little corner of blogland isn't overly visited (according to Blogger stats) but I noticed one of my most clicked-on posts was this one I wrote way back in August 2013. Well, I've had that stamping feeling again this past week, triggered by a purchase from that tempting craft store at Make the Day Special. This time I've fallen for a couple of sets from Waffle Flower.  It only takes a mouthwatering card or two spied on Pinterest for my resolve not to buy more stamps to disappear in a wink of an eye!


You will see some of those new stamps in these photos, along with some older sets from other favourite stamp brands. And if you look closely you might notice some sentiments in Welsh which are always popular at fairs here in Wales. Unfortunately Welsh language sentiment stamp choice is severely limited  and I tend to buy any I see. But I must thank my lovely blog friend Lynn at Crafty Linby for my latest "Penblwydd Hapus" (Happy Birthday) - a happy surprise in the post! Can you spot it Lynn?


Here's a closeup of cards using Waffle Flower's Loved set. As you can see I cannot give up my beloved one layer style small note cards. I buy ready made blanks 4 inches and 3 inches square. The large sentiments above are Papertrey Ink's Graceful Greetings. Just the right size to be the focal point of a 4 inch card. 


There are a few images from Wplus9's Freshcut Florals on the heart card too. I drew round a heart die lightly in pencil and stamped within the lines, rubbing the pencil marks out afterwards.


Lastly these cards use Waffle Flowers' Flower Circles set - a bit of an unusual style for me.  However I fell for that stylised lantern stamp and just had to have it. I love Japanese calligraphy and think these three cards have a little Japanese style. Do you agree? ;o)

And now for something completely different!!!  Just have to show off a few photos from last Thursday's 'Out There' concert at Liverpool's Echo Arena. Do you remember when cameras were forbidden at live performances on pain of death - well expulsion anyway! Not any more - you couldn't see the stage for cameras and phones at times.  Of course I joined in! This was my first experience of a large gig and I really enjoyed it - even if my ears were ringing for hours after.




 


 


Of course we would not normally consider spending so much on an evening out (do you know how much tickets cost!!!! I was shocked!) but we were lucky enough to be guests of one of the band, were invited to the artists lounge for pre-show nibbles and had seats down the front.  A great night I won't forget - after all I was in love with Paul when I was fourteen! ;o)



13 comments:

  1. WOW! you lucky thing! Weren't we all in love with Paul............?
    Love the cards. I know what you mean about not being overly visited.
    Julie xxxxxxx

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    1. Yes, lucky me that my son took me and not one of his mates who would have bitten his hand off!

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  2. Oh oh that concert look GREAT. And isn't he still a handsome guy!!!!!!
    Those Japanes style cards are just adorable, they are simple and stylish. Beautiful.

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    1. Apparently the tour is playing in Marseille this week! Never got to see The Beatles when I was a fan so its been a long wait ;o) Thanks for the card compliments Baukje - I was really pleased with those new sets. x

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  3. Yay Ann! loving all the gorgeous stampiness and of course Sir Paul looking mighty fine. Glad to see you rockin the creative world along with him :D

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    1. He does look mighty fine Emma - but my sister said "he must use Grecian 2000"! Sour grapes I think! At 72 years old he sang for almost 3 hours without stop and I don't think he even had a drink!!! x

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  4. I just left a long comment and forgot to sign in! I keep doing that!!! I love all your new stampings Ann both the traditional and the Japanese style. I haven't stamped for ages and really must get back to it again. You have taken some superb close up photos at the concert. I am glad that you had a great time. x

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    1. Keep doing that myself - and on facebook too! Makes me MAD! I'm really pleased with those new stamp sets and want to try some more Japanese style cards at the weekend. Have to admit Simone my son took some of the best shots at the concert - I had a big bloke standing in front of me (isn't it always the way) but it was with my camera!!! ;o)

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  5. Ann your cards are all beautiful! I'm glad you are feeling like stamping. I've recently started to feel a tug back to my stamps as well. The concert looks like a lot of fun!!

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  6. Hi Heidi - lovely to hear from you! Glad your stamps are calling! Gelatos - they look just like a Chapstick (do you have those in the US?) with a flat end and have the same consistency too. I loved the 'halo' look I saw PTI's Melissa doing a few weeks ago and haven't really used them for any other technique yet but they do make a really pretty addition to a stamped image.

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  7. Well I love coming and seeing what you are/have been up too, it's a lovely blog! That wonderful mass of small stamped cards are fantastic, love them all!

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  8. Thank you Rachel - do call again! :o)

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  9. Love those cards!!!!

    And wow! Paul, yaya, lucky you! :o)

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Thank you so much for visiting my blog and taking the time to comment - its hugely appreciated. Ann :o)

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