Saturday, November 5, 2011

Pocketfull of posies

A very long time ago I purchased a pocket-themed stamp set from CTMH. I love the concept and haven't dared to part with the set even though I haven't used it all that frequently. I made this card for my mom's birthday back in September. Hope you like it!

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The pocket is one I cut out of my son's infant-sized jeans. Every time he outgrew a pair I cut out the back pockets and have saved them ever since (he's now 7!) I always new I'd want to use it on a project - just didn't know what or when. lol

The card is a little bigger than an A2 but I don't recall the exact size - it's since been mailed and I didn't write it down. I do know, however, that it fits into a 5x7 envelope.

Here's a close-up of the flowers.


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Supplies:
Stamps: CTMH, Beautiful Blooms (PTI), Fancy Flourishes (PTI)
Paper: Fine Linen, Vintage Cream, Hibiscus Burst, Pure Poppy polka dot (all PTI), pink gingham (Amuse), vintage text from old book
Ink: Pure Poppy, Hibiscus Burst, Sweet Blush (PTI)
Other: Beautiful Blooms dies (PTI), pearls, jeans pocket, heart punch (SU!), pop dots, impression plate (SU!)

5 comments:

carol (krillsister) said...

Super cute. Love the idea of using real pockets. Too bad my kids are all grown up. I guess I'll have to snag some off my grandchildren's clothes.

Joyce said...

This is just too cute. I wish you had told me about saving the pockets about 12 years ago. I'd have quite a stash.

Diane Jaquay said...

This is ADORABLE!!

Mad for Paper said...

How fun is this. I love the book print flower.
TFS
Ang

Sadilla said...

wow this is simply stunning!!!! =)
Hugs
Sadia