When I saw the theme at Retro Rubber was Wedding Bells!, I knew exactly what stamp I wanted to use.
This Bride & Groom Stamp by A Muse still has the label from my favorite stamp store on the end ... Expressions with Heart in Oskaloosa, Iowa. I used to take a vacation day from work once or twice a year, so I could make the several hour drive with my stamping girlfriend and spend the day wandering through that store (it didn't hurt that there was a Brown's Shoe Store right across the street, so I would usually spend quite a lot of money on those trips). I learned so much from the owner Pam Sparks, (who is still my friend today even though her store is long closed) and by looking carefully at the many samples she had displayed. This stamp was likely purchased in 2005, so that makes it at least 12 years old ... it is still my all time favorite wedding stamp.
The sentiment is also a vintage A Muse wooden stamp, likely at least 10 years old ... another timeless classic.
I used the Tall & Skinny Layout from Sunday Stamps (the black & white washi tape is actually a Halloween tape ... love that) and I added a vintage embossing folder too.
And I'm joining the City Crafter Challenge where the theme is Black & White ... perfectly elegant for a wedding card design.
Oh WOW!! what an elegant and stylish Wedding card, black and white are always a perfect combination, you can never go wrong.
Love the embossing and the details of twine and washi tape.
Thank you for sharing with us at RETRO RUBBER, hope you play again next time.
Hugs,
Maria Rodriguez.DT
Posted by: Maria Rodriguez | July 05, 2017 at 06:45 AM
I remember this stamp Stephanie, gorgeous card! It was always so fun when you showed up to shop! Lots of fun memories! It made my day reading this! :D
Posted by: Pam Sparks | July 05, 2017 at 10:36 AM
Oh that's beautiful! I love the clean design and the black and white color scheme is perfect! Thanks for joining us at Sunday Stamps, hope to see you again soon!
Posted by: Amy Koenders | July 05, 2017 at 04:29 PM
Stunning wedding card, Stephanie! Your attention to all of the details make the combination of challenges really perfect. Thank you for playing along with us at Retro Rubber and hope you will be back in our gallery soon.
Posted by: Debbie Mageed | July 05, 2017 at 08:30 PM
It's a great stylised stamp which hasn't dated and your embossed background and washi tape keep this lovely card bang-up-to-date. Thanks for joining in at City Crafter.
Posted by: Marina | July 05, 2017 at 11:56 PM
Oh Stef this is so elegant! Perfect for our challenge! Thanks so much for playing along at CCCB!!
Posted by: Ros Crawford | July 07, 2017 at 04:43 AM
This is just stunning, I love all the details and the monochrome colour theme. I am swooning over that stamp that has stood the test of time and not dated at all, amazing. Thanks for playing along with us at Retro Rubber this time. Claire DT
Posted by: Claire Grantham | July 07, 2017 at 10:21 AM
Love the embossing behind the lovely modern bride and groom image. The color combination is perfect for these images. You combined all the challenges so elegantly. Thanks so much for sharing your lovely wedding card with Retro Rubber this week. Always enjoy seeing you in our gallery!!
Posted by: Katy McGloin | July 07, 2017 at 05:19 PM
Wow, beautiful wedding card. Love the black and white and all the details. Perfect for a wedding occasion.
Posted by: D Idlet | July 13, 2017 at 02:50 PM
Great job with the sketch, this is such an elegant looking card!
Thanks for playing along with us at Sunday Stamps!
Posted by: LisaJ | July 13, 2017 at 09:34 PM
awesoem card, luv the texture! I am so glad you played along with us at http://sundaystamps.blogspot.com/>
sunday stamps!
http://paperieblooms.blogspot.com/>blog-paperie blooms
https://www.instagram.com/2klines/>ig-2klines
sparkle & shine, kindness *~*
Posted by: teresa kline | July 15, 2017 at 05:38 AM