You know what they say about "best laid plans" right? I had designed a birthday card for my sister, Jennifer in my mind. I knew exactly how I wanted it to look. I ordered a beautiful vintage looking Victorian image stamp for the centerpiece. I found an exquisite vintage button and some stunning lace. I wanted to make something that was primarily black and white with just a pop of burgundy for contrast. So, last night I started gathering my supplies and piling them up on the dining room table (because my studio desk has no visible surface available) to work. But alas, I could not find the stinking new stamp. I had put so much effort designing the card, that without the stamp, I was at a loss of what to do. My creativity evaporated. POOF!
The thing is, I had to get the card made if it was going to make it in time for the big day. So I did what I always do. I made myself a cup of tea and rummaged through my stash of stuff looking for inspiration. At the back of a drawer I found a few stacks of Artist Trading Card images made into little wire-bound notebooks. I picked these up at Michael's several months ago for a quarter a piece and stashed them. I found some vintage inspired papers, lace, pearls, a paper lace doily and a few other leftover fancies and created my new pile on the dining room table. I made a flower using a "Gloober" and a long two-inch wide strip of cream-colored linen. The result is gorgeous! I know that she is going to love it.
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