Iconic Images Challenge

I know a lot of paper crafters and stampers will say the same thing --- 

"I have many uninked stamp sets sitting on my desk, patiently waiting to be used."  

I received my latest Papertrey Ink order at the beginning of August and it's taken me several weeks just to get them in the cases. I finally finished putting a few sets away yesterday, but I need to actually use them before I  get my next box of goodies!! I did manage to finish this card earlier in the week using the new Daydreamer set and the Vineyard Impression Plate and Leafy Vine border die, but I wanted to accomplish more. 

I usually make cards for a specific person or occasion, but I'm 'caught up' for the month of August. So ... I decided to make some cards for my stash  - I challenged myself to use the new Iconic Images stamp set and some patterned paper that I have been hoarding.  I wanted to see if I could make at least three cards using the same papers and colour scheme.  Here's the result:

All three cards share these features:

Patterned paper: Basic Grey - Sweet Threads 
(used as my colour inspiration)

Stampin'Up Confetti White card stock

Stampin'Up Certainly  card stock

Brown card stock pieces from my scrap box

Memento Chocolate ink

Close to My Heart inks:  Sweet Leaf, Blush   

Here's each card with its' unique features:  
 (PTI products were used unless otherwise noted)

#1: Iconic Images: Pitcher with Flowers

Inside :

Additional Details:  Iconic Images - Sentiment;   Sending You die and frame stamp;

Fillable Frames die and stamp - inside sentiment panel:  Signature Series: Dressform - inside sentiment;  Canvas Impression Plate on main card front panels;  Sewing machine stitching on the main card front panel, matted image and scalloped panel;  EK Success Dotted Scallop border punch;  Brown button with brown embroidery floss;

Corner rounder;  Chocolate ink sponged on edges of confetti white card stock.

#2: Iconic Images: Silhouette

Inside

Additional Details:  Big Birthday Wishes - Sentiment;  Text Style stamp set;

Signature Series: Dressform - inside sentiment;  Postmarks - inside images;

Vintage Tea Dye Duo;  Tin Type Impression Plate;  Leafy Vine Border Die;

Doily Details die;  Limitless Layers 1 3/4" circle collection;  1 3/4" punch;

pink card stock from my scrap box;  EK Success Decorative corner punch;

Pink mini pearls (Kaisercraft.

#3: Iconic Images: Bird & a Small Medallion Image

By the time I started this card I only had a few strips left from the original 8" x 8" piece of patterned paper. In order to stretch it to finish the card, the three little strips have been pieced together with all of the seams hidden by the Spiral Notebook die!!

 Inside:

Additional Details:  Think Big Favorites #3 (I selectively inked 'hello' from the stamp)

Postmarks - 'Just Because' circle sentiment;  Library Card stamp;  Spiral Notebook die;

Turning a New Leaf die;  Turning a New Leaf Stamp set;  Sending You - inside sentiment; Polka Dot Basics - inside pink 'dots';  Woodgrain Impression Plate;  EK Success 7/8" & 1" circle punches;   foam dimensionals;   Pink pearls (Kaisercraft).

Whew!!   Mission accomplished!!

1 new stamp set has been thoroughly inked, 

1 piece of patterned paper - completely used,

scraps from my stash - used

other stamp sets, dies and impression plates - used

AND

3 cards for my stash

Now, it's time to head back into my crafty space and find the next stamp set that needs to see some ink!!  Have a great week!!

Thanks for visiting.

Karen C.