Hello stampers and happy Monday to you! Today I am sharing some Timeless Arrangements cards with you. I adore this bundle because it makes it SO easy to make “timeless arrangements”. The name of this stamp set is so fitting, because the cleverly designed dies make it so easy to make beautiful arrangements that are indeed “timeless”. They can be used for any occasion, at any time of the year. Let’s take a look!
Timeless Arrangements Cards
Truth be told, I went a little bit crazy when I started creating with this bundle. Not all the cards fit the colour scheme, but I think you will agree that they are pretty special!
Try something new! Click on the photo above and see what happens. If I did it right, and you live in Canada, then you should be “in” my webshop with all the products listed that I used for these cards. Let me know if it works!!
Great Deal in July!
Summer is often a slow month for stamping sales and I really, really want to earn the Mexico incentive trip, mostly for Gerard because he loves to scuba dive and hasn’t done it for years, but also because it is the hallmark for knowing that you are running your business well. I very much appreciate every order that comes my way!! Timeless Arrangements is my deal for July and you get 20% cash back of the catalog price if you order through me. If you would rather get a different incentive, you can also choose a package of embellishments sent to you in a pretty card, or a mystery box from my stash!!
More Inspiration
This is a monochromatic card that I made showing how versatile this bundle is.
Here is another favourite which was inspired by Amy Cook.
Video Tutorial
I always enjoy seeing a stamp set in action, so maybe you do too! Check out my video from last week and remember, each Tuesday in July will feature another Timeless Arrangements card. Live in Canada or Europe? Order your bundle today and get 20% cash back from the catalog price!!
Thanks!
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Hello stampers and happy Monday to you. Today my post is about inspiration at a flower stall. Let me tell you the story of what happened.
Inspiration at a Flower Stall
On Saturday afternoon, despite the rain in the forecast, Gerard and I stepped into the car and headed for the beautiful old city of Dordrecht. This time we made sure to pack our umbrella and I had a big wool scarf to drape over my lap in case it was cold on the terrasjes. When we got there we were delighted to see that there was a Saturday market. Gerard tells me that every market is basically the same wherever you go in Holland.
There are fish stalls, cheese stalls, flower stalls and of course bakery stands and some clothing and even craft stalls. The flower stalls always draw my attention first and today was no exception. I started snapping photos and before I know it this adorable old woman is asking me if I want to buy some flowers. She is describing her favourites. Did I see the gorgeous peonies? They are the first of the season she says.
Of course I wanted to buy as many bouquets as my arms and Gerard’s arms could hold, they were all so beautiful. With regret I told her that I already had a living room full of flowers. I shared that I was from Canada so my appreciation for her beautiful flowers was immense! I asked if I could take a picture with her. She just lit up! Then she told me her story.
Her Story
What I loved so much about this lovely lady was her enthusiasm for life and for her work. She is 75 years old and she just buried her husband a week ago. He was 92. She was at the flower stall where she has worked most of her life and she was there on Saturday especially to thank everyone who had sent her cards and gifts to honour her husband.
She met him first when she was 14, but he was 17 years older than her so her parents were naturally vehemently opposed. They met again when she was 17 and then there was no stopping her. She moved in with him and back then of course this was very taboo. Even now I am sure that most parents would be aghast at their 17 year old moving in with a 34 year old. They had a great life together, had children and grandchildren and ran their flower shoppe. Her son and daughter-in-law now run the flower stand.
What inspired me most was her passion for life. Even after such a recent loss, she was so joyful. It made her happy to share her story and she was so happy for us as well. Her joy made me want to buy her flowers and I know that the next time I am in Dordrecht, I will be looking for her flower stall.
So Many Beautiful Flowers
It doesn’t seem to make any difference how many flower stall I see, every time I am enthralled. What a joy to be surrounded by such beauty!! I couldn’t share just one photo, so enjoy them all! I wish I had taken more!
So Happy!
I’m so happy that I took my big Canon camera with this time. It is heavy to carry around but the pictures are so much nicer than with my phone. Yes, the phone takes great pictures, but I like these even more. I feel like you can almost smell and touch the flowers in these pictures. Hopefully they also bring you some joy.
I think it might be time to share a few other things that brought me great joy this week. Happy mail!!!
Happy Mail
Here are three hand made cards that I received this week and I am so very happy to share them with you. The first one is from Karen Silvester from Saskatchewan. She cased this design from Amy Koenders. I love it, thank you!!
Karen used the Pretty Perennials bundle from the mini catalog. Did you know it is retiring? Be sure to get it before it’s gone. The current host code is on the left hand side of my blog.
I also received cards from some Dutch demos. How wonderful!! Gerard and I are really feeling the love and it is amazing.
Thanks!
This was a super long post, I hope you enjoyed my story of the inspiration at a flower stall. I do love sharing what I see and do in Holland. On Gerard’s advice I have decided to spoil my Prime Time people even more for their loyalty to me. Prime Time members pay $10 a month for private video tutorials and for prizes. I have decided to also post more pictures and videos from my travels exclusively in this group to give it more value. Thanks Prime Time members for keeping my business alive during COVID19! I appreciate you ever so much. If you want to join, that would be just awesome. Here is the information for you.
