I decided to break out a Close To My Heart set I had put together over ten years ago:
I stamped a few images on a piece of white cardstock:
I hate to admit this, but I have several Close to My Heart markers and have never used them. I thought for sure they would be completely dried up. To my surprise most were not! One of the colors was a bit on the dry side, however I loved what it looked like when I went over the image with a blender after. I also did not know that CTMH markers are alcohol markers. They probably were one of the first on the market (these are that old) and they are really GOOD! I might like them better than Copics. I might start selling again because I totally loved the markers and the ink pads! Yep, those old ink pads still worked.
I ended up cutting out the little pots and planters, placing them on pop dots and stamping the flowers. I used the watercolor pencils on the flowers and added a little pearl to the center. I assembled my cards from there.
Even though the products I used were over a decade old the results are current and pretty! Don't forget to hop on through and leave comments at all your stops!
It's Oddly Appealing https://itsoddlyappealing.blogspot.com/2018/04/remember-when-blog-hop-starts-now.html
Scrappy Cafe - https://scrappycafe.blogspot.com/2018/04/remember-when.html
Keren Tamir- http://www.kerentamir.com/remember-when-blog-hop/
Marie Heiderscheit- https://marienicoledesigns.wordpress.com/2018/04/13/remember-when-blog-hop-giveaway
Linda Israel- http://lindaisrael.com/2018/04/14/remember-when-using-retro-art-supplies-for-journal-cards/
Erin Reed - https://scraps-of-reflections.blogspot.com/2018/04/misted-atc-cards-remember-when-blog-hop.html
Anita Scroggins - https://goo.gl/WRGz6V
Susan M. Brown {sbartist} - https://sbartist.blogspot.com/2018/04/going-back-in-cre8time-remember-when.html
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Until next time ~ Happy Crafting!
Betz, these turned out really cute!
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards :) i love how you combined the elements so creatively. xoxo
ReplyDeleteThese cards are darling. Make me long for spring.
ReplyDeletesuper cute cards!!!
ReplyDeleteThose are adorable- love the buttons!
ReplyDeleteLove these! You’re cards are always so cute!
ReplyDeleteThese are lovely
ReplyDeleteSuper cute cards!!
ReplyDeleteI still have many of the papers from years ago when I was a consultant for close to my heart. I still use them. I am amazed that the edges are still crisp and white as when I first bought them. I too, have my original close to my heart markers. And I just checked them. They still are fluid!
ReplyDeleteSo cute with the pots, plants and buttons.
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Very cute cards!
ReplyDeleteSuch a great idea for a Hop! You're cards turned out great, I especially love the one with the lavender buttons. I was just looking at my button stash recently and wondering if I'd ever use them all. Thanks so much for sharing!
ReplyDeleteCute springtime cards! Even though we are in the middle of an ice storm here in MI, your adorable spring cards give me hope that warmer weather is on the way! TFS!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful cards. Love the "Remember when" Theme.
ReplyDeleteI love the beautiful spring cards. Thank you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYour cards are so pretty! It think it's such a cool idea to use up some old stash. I certainly have enough of it myself! Love the patterned paper! This is a fun hop - I am your newest follower. I'd be so happy if you would hop over and follow me too:
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Have a great evening!
Kitty
Super cute cards!
ReplyDeleteLovely cards. It speaks to the quality of the products that they still work after so many years. This hop has been so much fun.
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