Tuesday, January 3, 2012

Gina K Designs Inspiration Day 3!


We're showcasing the new StampTV Kit, True Love, today, and it is one of my favorite sets of this release!

I have a thing for typewriters!  It's nostalgic and sentimental. When I was growing up, my dad, a pharmacist, owned a Rexall drug store, and there were several typewriters and cash registers there. I have such fond memories of going to the store after school, hanging out with my dad and Mr. Budge, eating Tom's Peanut Butter Logs and PayDay's, sitting on the floor with my friends reading comic books and looking through all the racks of lipstick and nail polish.  One look at a typewriter and this flood of warm childhood memories comes rushing back!

Naturally, that made this typewriter stamp the first thing I inked up from this kit!  I used a nestabilities label die to cut a shape for the top of the pocket, which holds some littles tab-topped manilla pages...the tabs spell out "I love you" using images from Tami's Calendar Bits and Pieces.  The typewriter was stamped on one of the pages, colored with Copics, then cut out and popped up on dimensionals.  I love the designer paper with all the highlighted words and text-speak...SO cute!  

Notes:
True Love patterned paper 
Copic markers
flower
recycled ribbon

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85 comments:

  1. elizabethJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:35 AM

    What a clever pocket on this card. Beautiful project.

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  2. Laura (sandytoz)January 3, 2012 at 9:56 AM

    Deb, I love typewriters too!

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  3. ChrisdJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    I too have typewriter memories and your card is so creative with the pocket card approach just like filing cabinets.Thanks for the hop!

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  4. TheresaJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:57 AM

    So beautiful, Deb! Love the flower/ribbon detail.

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  5. BeckyJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:05 AM

    Beautiful card Deb. That typewriter is so cute.

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  6. OlgaJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Nice design, Deb!

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  7. SharonJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Cute card - and adding the folder tabs at top - just perfect!

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  8. Susan WhiteJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:43 AM

    Beautiful card!! I cannot wait to get my hands on this stamp set!

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  9. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:57 AM

    great work - everything just comes together

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  10. --MarcyJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:05 AM

    The little tabs are so darling!

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  11. Ellen (aka ScrapStampnMama)January 3, 2012 at 11:09 AM

    Cute card and thanks for the idea for using the Nestibilities...love it!

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  12. Tami B.January 3, 2012 at 11:10 AM

    I loved your reminiscing, (it took me back with you.) Its so sweet and heartwarming to go back to the good ole days. Very pretty card too by the way.

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  13. Dottie WatsonJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:46 AM

    Very clever card. Love the red accents. Hugz, Dottie

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  14. Verna AngerhoferJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:54 AM

    What a cool and delightful card. Love how the patterned paper goes so well with all the images.

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  15. Karen (TLgirl353)January 3, 2012 at 12:02 PM

    Deb- I was blown away by this card at the release party- and I still think it is magnificent!

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  16. The T-Shirt & Tole ShopJanuary 3, 2012 at 12:11 PM

    love your color combination. soft but still warm

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  17. Christine MacneilJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:02 PM

    What a great card, Deb. So nice that it can bring back such good memories for you.

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  18. FrancineBJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:08 PM

    Fabulous cards. Love the tabs on top. That is a genius idea!

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  19. sghayJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:27 PM

    Love this card. I love the tabbed folders..they're perfect with the typewriter.

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  20. Sue DJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:28 PM

    Wonderful--I like the tab topped I Love You

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  21. nanaluvs2stampJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:40 PM

    Very unique card! Love the tabs!

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  22. DebbieJanuary 3, 2012 at 1:42 PM

    That's cute the way you made it look like file folders. I just love the whole thing!

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  23. The Scraps of My Life by JulieJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:30 PM

    I really like the tab effect on the card. So cute! TFS.
    HNY!

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  24. TrishaJanuary 3, 2012 at 2:59 PM

    Wow, what a great card. I am so loving this set. Your ribbon and flowers are awesome. patnbobcuddy at gmail dot com

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  25. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:02 PM

    Love your card, Deb and your story to go with it, so sweet!

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  26. Rosy NewlunJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:30 PM

    Oh, Deb - what a lovely card. How did you get the idea for the file folder tabs? Brilliant! Reminds me of the old office days (don't ask when). Hugs!

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  27. DilJanuary 3, 2012 at 3:54 PM

    such cute stamps! and lovely use in your card.

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  28. CrystalJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:12 PM

    Absolutely BEAUTIFUL design Deb, Gorgeous card!!!!!

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  29. mtscrapgalJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    Great shabby card. I love it.Thanks

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  30. zehraJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:43 PM

    such a sweet card, lovelt colors.love the idea of the manila folder

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  31. KrissyJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:46 PM

    What a fun card and a sweet memory! Love the way you used file tabs!

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  32. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 4:48 PM

    an unusual card that is so special. Thanks for sharing. My dad had one as well, and it does bring back memories, but would never have thought of what you did.

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  33. cjgusloff57January 3, 2012 at 4:52 PM

    A sweet card! I love the little typewriter...use to type on one of those when I worked at a insurance company, my first real job!

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  34. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:22 PM

    Super fun card, the file folders are a wonderful touch, clever little details!

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  35. CyndyBr7January 3, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Like the file folder idea - may have to CASE this one!

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  36. Lee January 3, 2012 at 5:35 PM

    Ohhh love the frilly!! And the file tab design is so cool!

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  37. Vicki DutcherJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:39 PM

    Fun file folder look!

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  38. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:49 PM

    Thks for the story. I love typewriters too! Gorgeous folder.

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  39. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 5:52 PM

    A lovely bright card.

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  40. CarolJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:06 PM

    Adorable, original & creative!

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  41. RavengirlJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:16 PM

    How fun! What a wonderful memory!

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  42. BarbJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:19 PM

    Love this adorable card. Thanks for sharing.

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  43. allylovespaperJanuary 3, 2012 at 6:35 PM

    I love the unusual shapes that u have used to produce a fab card

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  44. JuliaJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:18 PM

    Love it. This is cute.

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  45. scrappinmommomJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:23 PM

    Really clever card and I really like your file folders.

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  46. AnonymousJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:49 PM

    Enjoyed the story. Really
    cute card.
    Gladys R.

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  47. Sue BridgesJanuary 3, 2012 at 7:57 PM

    Very special card-thanks for sharing your memories!

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  48. patJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:02 PM

    Nice card and colors are very pretty

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  49. cardscookiecarrotcakeJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Very cute card. I'm also nostalgic when it comes to typewriters. I'd love to get my hands on this set, just for the typewriter. I also like the way you stamped I LOVE YOU simulating file folders. Very clever.

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  50. TrinaMJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:11 PM

    Really lovely card and such a clever design.TFS.

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  51. SharonJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:12 PM

    Wonderful card, I think it always come through when inspired from a true memory! Thanks for sharing

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  52. Lynn B.January 3, 2012 at 8:13 PM

    A stroke of genius to include little "file folders" with the old-fashioned typewriter. It reminds me of my early days in the workplace. LOVE this card!

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  53. jazy1mJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:14 PM

    Love your idea for this card. Thanks for sharing.

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  54. GayleJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:15 PM

    Love your typewriter card, Deb. Great looking card.

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  55. Barbara HaleJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:26 PM

    That typewriter image is getting a lot of play time today. Great card.

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  56. SoniaJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:40 PM

    What a great card and great memories-thanks for sharing them with us!

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  57. GoldaJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:44 PM

    Those little tabs at the top are so perfect with the image. Isn't it funny how things bring back memories.

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  58. UnknownJanuary 3, 2012 at 8:58 PM

    Great memories! TFS! And I love the little file folders at the top of your cute card!

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  59. MarshaJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:18 PM

    What a clever card. Perfect match of flower and paper.

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  60. SusanJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:35 PM

    Lovely. And having an image evoke such wonderful memories is a pleasant bonus!

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  61. PatiJanuary 3, 2012 at 9:38 PM

    Very cute card! I love your idea to use a nesty to cut in the pocket. The typewriter & tabs spelling out a message is very cute!

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  62. EllenJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:01 PM

    The cards and designers in this blog hop are TOP NOTCH! I am loving this!

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  63. EllenJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:02 PM

    Oh, forgot to mention..homeschooling mom here too! :)

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  64. ocean-dreamerJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:32 PM

    So cute! You're so talented.

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  65. MargaretJanuary 3, 2012 at 10:51 PM

    What a great card.I love the colors you used.

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  66. RietteJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:04 PM

    Oh goodness gracious this is beautiful.

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  67. NanetteJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:17 PM

    This card is soooo cute! TFS!

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  68. ddladyJanuary 3, 2012 at 11:22 PM

    Deb, cute card! Loved the file folders and the ribbon w/flower!

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  69. Cheryl WrightJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:21 AM

    This is stunning Deb! I love the flower and ribbon too, they set the whole thing off.I love the typewriter stamp in this set. Most young people these days look at you crazy-like when you say 'typewriter'. They have no idea what it means!

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  70. LeisaJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:23 AM

    Love the little tabbed cards-might have to copy them :)

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  71. Betty NevilleJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:24 AM

    Awesome card Deb! You are so clever to add the typed tabs! Great job!

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  72. Crafty Math ChickJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    I do adore that little typewriter image and the colors you selected for it too Deb. The tabs at the top are a cool effect, very original!

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  73. TeresaJanuary 4, 2012 at 12:31 AM

    Love the colors. Your card is beautiful. Hugs, Teresa

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  74. Kris in AlaskaJanuary 4, 2012 at 2:14 AM

    Cute card! TFS!

    Kris in Alaska
    funamom at yahoo dot com

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  75. LuanneJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:26 AM

    Very gorgeous project! love the colors and design.

    Luanne
    myfootahead at gmail dot com
    craftersreference.blogspot.com

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  76. gobarb26January 4, 2012 at 10:25 AM

    Your card is adorable! Wonderful technique!

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  77. DeeJanuary 4, 2012 at 3:08 PM

    A darling card for someone special! Love the dp used--so fitting with the typewriter image. Very creative and attractively done!

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  78. CinBoopRella's PlaceJanuary 4, 2012 at 4:30 PM

    I love the file folders in the card! great design! So different and awesome!

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  79. Elaine SauerJanuary 4, 2012 at 6:40 PM

    very creative

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  80. Nana GriffinJanuary 4, 2012 at 7:58 PM

    A very cute idea!

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  81. AnonymousJanuary 4, 2012 at 8:24 PM

    This is incredibly inventive! Love the office theme.

    Shala

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  82. BenwahJanuary 5, 2012 at 1:54 AM

    I really really like the way you made it look like there was files behind the paper and typewriter. Great job.

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  83. masonic emblemsJanuary 5, 2012 at 3:20 AM

    Its like the most famous opinion here, but i would still like to mention how clever that typewriter thingy is! nice work...

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  84. Crafty Caring FriendsJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:53 AM

    this one is it...layers, cute, pleasing to the eye! thanks, con

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  85. Curt in IndyJanuary 8, 2012 at 12:52 PM

    I love your card, but I loved the memories of when you were a little girl that you shared. Those are very sweet memories and I love hearing people's remembrances of their childhoods. Happy New Year! Best, Curt

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