I’ve got a secret, I’ve got a secret. Psst…remember when I used this stamp last year? Well, I did. I pulled it out of my stash and people came out of the woodwork wondering where to get it. Hanging my head, I had to admit that the stamp was retired. Well, no more!! Penny Black brought this stamp back out of retirement so if you were one of the ones desperate to get it – you can get it HERE. This is seriously one of my most prized stamps and I am a Penny Blackaholic. I’ve collected these sweet little girls for years and am so psyched that many of them are coming out of retirement. Woohoo! You can go see this and many of the new cling mounted stamps that have been reintroduced at Stamper’s Dream. Michelle just got a huge shipment of them in yesterday!
This one is called Star Ballerina and I colored her up with Copic Markers. I don’t think there could be a more perfect background to go with this sweet little angel than the Impression-Obsession Gingham Background block.
Here are the Copics that I used today:
| Card Recipe: Stamps: Stamper’s Dream (Penny Black) – Star Ballerina, Stamper’s Dream (Impression-Obsession) – Gingham Background Paper: Prism Simply Smooth, Bazzill Ink: Pink Dye Based Ink Accessories: Ribbon, Prima Flower, Buttons |
You still have some time to enter for the current blog candy – I’ll be picking a winner tonight. Thanks so much for stopping by today.
Omg this is Beautiful !!!(just like all your projects).
Love the colors!!!
So sweet, Becca–love that ruffle on the side!
I have this stamp and most of the other one too! They are still and forever will be, some of my faves. I am glad they are bringing them out of retirement so new stampers can enjoy them too (I bought most in the 1990’s).
Very interesting use of the nestie shape for the image. You are so creative!! Lovely image, and card :D
Oh – wonderful – so glad this stamp has been re-issued. Love the pleating of the ribbon!
Oh my goodness, that card is just way tooo cute! I think I will have to go shopping. ;)
That card is TOO cute! I have a granddaughter who will love something like it when I case it for her birthday! The pleating detail add so much to the total effect, perfect for little (or big) girls. Thanks for the inspiration, and the last chance at the giveaway.
I agree the pleated ribbon adds such a wonderful dimension to the card which is darling btw! Very pretty and YAY that the stamp came out of retirement.. perfect for anyone with a little girl!
Becca, this is so sweet. I love the pleats.
Cute card. Love the ribbon fold. More incredible inspiration.
Thanks Becca.
Your card today and the box yesterday are both just gorgeous. I love the pleated ribbon on the card also.
Such a sweet card. It showcases the innocense of little girls dreams.
Your use of the pleated ribbon is just the perfect accent. You have amazing ideas. Thanks again for the inspiration.
Becky
Another adorable card. I love the way you used the buttons along with the flower and the bow. Another movie that made me cry was Schindlers List. Thanks for the opportunity to enter your blog contest and have a great weekend.
Sally
Becca –
Sweet, sweet card! You just want to hug that little angel. And I love the support she is getting from her friends. We can all use some support from friends and loved ones every once in a while!
Elaine Allen
Oh, gosh, what an adorable stamp and love how you done the card as well. Like how you done the ribbon on the side.
ColleenB.
How cute~love the ruffle and the buttons together!
How totally adorable! This card made me smile :)
Gorgeous card, I just cannot get enough of you blog!
I love the way you colored her with mostly outlining and blending the color in. I need to play more with my copics!! Lovely card.
Donna
p.s. pick me!!!
Just beautiul as always. I love the ribbon pleat. Your cards are always so neat and perfect!!
Afternoon Becca,
This is an adorable card. The girl in the tutu along with all your embellishments says girl all over it. My two little granddaughters would love this card.
It reminds me of my Becca 26 years ago. She was in a dance recital all dressed up. The parents were so proud of there little girls.
Thanks again for the memory.
I love your blog.
Hugs, Judy
Becca,
This is a darling little card. I just ordered this stamp from my LLS store last week. Now I can’t wait to get it. Thank so much!!
Have a great day.
Gloria
Absolutely adorable! You’re right – the gingham background is perfect, as are all the elements you’ve chosen! Do you have instruction somewhere for the pleated ribbon?
Wow she is beautiful, so very girly. A must have.
Another wonderful card Becca. Love that pink ruffle along the edge!
What a wonderful card! Your coloring is always spot on and the little girl wtih the bunnies is ADORABLE!
She is so adorable. What a great stamp! Thanks for letting us know she came out of retirement.
I looove this card! It is beautiful. Amazed by your creativity.
I love this stamp and your creative pizazz. This is perfect for my granddaughters. Only one problem…went to the website to purchase and they are out of stock already!!! What a great advertisement you are for all stamps and supplies.
Sanady
As always a beautiful card!!!!!
She is soooo cute. Looks like my youngest daughter when she was that age. You color choices are impeccible. I have got to learn to do this.
I just love your card. You do amazing work!
Sweet sweet card! Love how you list your copics as well!
She is a cutie! And I love that ruffled edge. Such a sweet card.
he is again Beautyful!!!!!!!!!
anneke
Beccca
Another darling card. Your imagination amazes me…
What a cutie she is. Great card with great ideas again.
Amazing. I’m glad to know the Penny Black stamp is back!
This is just darling and soooo feminine!! tfs
she is so sweet!
Such an adorable card. So girly! Lovethe stamp, colours and all the embellies. So gorgeous
Hugs
Suzanne x
How sweet!
So pretty and delicate!
So sweet and very feminine, Becca. I love how you embellished the card. TFS!!! :-D
DARLING card, Becca! Love the sweet image and your pink plaid with ivory. GORGEOUS!
Such a sweetie !!! I’m off to check those stamps!!!
Lovely card Becca!!!!
Becca,
Your cards are really beautiful and very unique. I love the pleated ribbon on the edge–how perfect for this little girl! Great job, beautiful artwork!
Becca,
Love the Copic color chart
Another beautiful project. I think I’ll have to get this stamp…so sweet!
My movie for today is “When Harry Met Sally.”
thanks for sharing about this artist. Fantastic variety of stamps. Cute cute cute. Movie(?)
“Shine”
absolutely adorable. You never cease to amaze me. Thanks for sharing your copic colors. That really helps me out.
pursuit of Happyness
Wow! So sweet, so pretty!! Love it!!!
Great to hear that the stamp is available again.
Awwww how sweet!!!! Thanks for the info on ordering it!!!
Really cute card Becca!
Jan Castle
Oh Becca – she is just wonderful and those rabbits are soooo cute!
Love your pleated ribbon treatment and your sketch.
Hugs, Candy
Gorgeous, gorgeous card Becca. The colours are beautiful and the pleated ribbon….. well!! I know a little girl (or 2) who will love this image. Thanks for the info.
Hugs
HW(UK)
x
Oh Becca! Love this card, the stamp, the pleated ribbon, the colours….
Just gorgeous!
Anne (UK)
Adorable stamp. Awesome card! Love, love, love your ideas!
Very sweet! Yipee for stamps being reinstated.
that is so sweet, I love the gingham background and the pleating is neat too, love this design!
She is such a sweet little girl, I will look out for the stamp. Your card as always is lovely Becca.
Cazzy x
What a cute card. I forgetting to say how much I love that you are putting in the Copic colours that you use. Thank you.
This is beautiful! Love the ribbon treatment! :o)
This card is so precious, I too am a Penny Black fan. Her stamps are so cute, the hedgehogs I find particularly adorable, the frogs funny and the chickens hilarious. I look forward to your next card :) But back to the issue, your card….FANTASTIC.
Becca – this is absolutely precious….I, too, love Penny Black and remember when they were “small” and used to attend the Rubberstamp Conventions in CA, what fun that was – lots of show and tell’s and just a good time hanging out watching them. You could say I have a “few” of their stamps lol….
I just have to share….my 17 year old daughter has reached for the stars, and caught them! She was studying at a world acclaimed school for ballet in NYC, and was recently invited into the company as a new apprentice! Sadly, I cannot buy this stamp, which I tried to do through your link, Becca.They were sold out in a few hours, after your post! Do you know of any other way to find this stamp before they are again, gone forever?? It was just perfect for a card for my daughter, as…you will not believe this…she also have a collection of bunnies that her Godmother began when she was born!
This is just precious. Love the buttons.
This is just adorable and so sweet!!!! I love the coloring and the way you did your ribbon!
Becca – this is such a sweet image and lovely layout.
Paula x x x
Becca,
This is way too sweet. It reminds me of my ballerina days as a child. What a gorgeous card that you made with this image. Simply adorable.
Hugs,
Lisa Atha
OMG – love this – colors – ruffle – stamp and all. BEAUTIFUL is the only word I can use to describe it. Thanks for sharing.