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I've always been intrigued by the JustRite stamping system, but had never added any to my collection ... until now. The generous folks at JustRite asked the Caardvarks Crew if wewould like to try out some of their new designs ... and of course I jumped at the chance. These cards are made with the Thinking Of You Borders & Centers (2 1/4" x 3 1/16").
I was always afraid JustRitestamps would be too tiny and futzy to work with easily. I can honestly say, my fears were completely unwarranted. Some of the things I love about these stamps:
- The solid wood stamping base has a very nice ridge that fits my fingers perfectly.
- Some of the stamps combine both an image and a sentiment for quick, easy card designs.
- The easy and secure way the stamps affix to the base with an interlocking ridged design. They are easy to remove and clean as well.
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That I can interchange 6 different borders with 6 different images to create a fantastic variety of stamped designs.
My first card uses Get Sketchy Sketch #5 and some very neglected Wild Saffron papers by K&Company (just typing that made me salivate a bit as I remembered the fantastic Chocolate Orange Saffron Gelato I had last week at Paciugo on our sisters' weekend trip ... so very good)
My overlay is vellum embossed with the Cuttlebug Stylized Flowers. I then highlighted the embossed surfaces with a gold oil pastel crayon for a bit more contrast. The leaves on the JustRite frame were colored with a green sparkle pen. I loved how the stamp fit perfectly inside my Creative Memories oval cutters. Here's a close-up of the stamp.
Since I was loving the oval shape of the image, I decided to continue that theme for my next card.
The image was stamped in Chestnut Roan ink on yellow DP and colored with a white paint pen and sparkle pens to highlight the flower.
And make sure you mark your calendars for several upcoming Blog Hops that you won't want to miss.
On September 15, 16 & 17, the Caardvarks Crew will be designing with amazing paper and products from GCD Designs.
On September 17 & 18, JustRite will be hosting a two day Mega Font Blog Hop to celebrate their great font stamps sets.
My friend Lauren has been creating amazing things with the JustRite 2 3/8" 25 PT Font Stamper ... make sure you check it out.
As always, a couple of stunners! What fabu papers...me want!
Posted by: Allison | September 12, 2009 at 11:17 PM
Very lovely. Great idea with oval!
Posted by: Diana Foster | September 14, 2009 at 07:08 AM
What an elegant card this is.
Thanks for joining us at GS this week.
Hugs,
Lisette
Posted by: Lisette Harzing | September 14, 2009 at 08:57 AM
gorgeous cards steph...the papers are simply spectacular! Thanks for playing over at Get Sketchy!
Posted by: ~amy~ | September 15, 2009 at 07:57 AM
Elegant and great choice of papers..!! Just stunning.. :)
Posted by: Giselle | September 15, 2009 at 02:13 PM
Gorgeous take on the sketch!
thnx for playing!
Posted by: Dora | September 16, 2009 at 03:36 AM
Beautiful take on the sketch, thanks for playing!
Posted by: Laurel S | September 16, 2009 at 11:23 PM