Thursday, May 27, 2021

The Stamp Market - Fintastic Sardines!

What's that??  You don't like sardines??  I love them - and these paper ones don't stink up the joint, like the real ones do! lol

I could hardly wait to get my hands on this Fintastic stamp set, and Sardines dies from The Stamp Market.   I was determined to make that little turn-key work!!  Well, it looks like it did anyway...

The Sardines die set had everything I needed to cut 'lid' that 
I wound up on this fun key!
and ... the perfect finish to that sentiment, on the inside of my card!



When I get something new, I always try to use it in several ways - and combine some of their other products in my stash.  My first card uses their Happy Hearts cover die to emboss - and here's one with no stamping, using the Sardines dies, and some 'scaly' paper cut with the same die!  [You know those little hearts won't go to waste!]


Inside, a few words of my own:
Just flying by to say hi!  Now there's nothing fishy about that!!
[that's just for you Linda C.!  wink!]

I plan on joining my honey in the canoe for a bit of fishing over the weekend!  Hope your holiday plans include something you love to do!!

See you on the flip side...
=]  Michele

25 comments:

Nora Noll said...

These is ADORABLE!! I love all the fun little fish cards you created with the amazing sentiments inside. I never would know what to do with a set like this but you ROCKED it!!! Great design!

Lisa Petrella said...

Your sardine cards are so super duper cute!!! Love them!!!

Lisa Elton said...

How CUTE!! I can't decide which one I like the best... oh heck it's a tie, they're both too much fun!

LeAnne said...

Michele, only YOU could make a sardine (and its can) look CUUUUUTE! These are adorable!

Marcia Hill said...

Totally can't wait to see this set in person, and you've created two FABULOUS cards using the set!! Is the key included in the die set? I'm not a sardine lover, but I sure do love this set and both FUN cards. Great job Michele!! :0)

Jeanne said...

Wow, Michele, the colors you chose for your cards almost disguise the fishiness of the subject on your cards. LOL You did an amazing job showcasing this set. Again, wow! I hope you have fun this weekend and maybe take a couple of pics to share. :)

Bonnie said...

I don't care for sardines, but I love both of these, Michele! Using the die to emboss the background was a fintastic idea and I love how the top is curled on the key with part of the sentiment! The sweet wonky shaped heart outlines and sardine show beautifully from the pretty paper on the second card. Hope you have a fun weekend, my friend!

conil said...

OMG!!! This is so darn cute and a wonderful departure from under the sea fish cards. Not a fan of sardines (though I do love anchovies) but I'm a huge fan of the this card. Also the one following it, too. That 'scaly' paper is gorgeous. Perfect for all your elements.
Have a stellar weekend in your canoe...catch a lot of fish.

Linda Callahan said...

Even I would be tempted to open a sardine can if I knew those little cuties were inside! How you can make these critters so delightful I will never know but you have reeled me in! Your cards are o-fish-ially amazing! And that’s no fish story! (And I spotted the hidden message....💕🐠🐟🐬)

Cat Craig said...

Sweet lineup of cards to show off those fishies!

HilaryJane said...

We have sardines once a week for lunch and I have to say they are my least favourite lunch! They are very good for you though. Your cards are really great, what an unusual die set, love how you have used it xx

Bobby said...

So fintastic, Michele! Love the colors and the design. I hope it isn't too cold for you to go fishing.

Ros Crawford said...

Terrific!! I LOVE them! what fun and so pretty too!

ElizStewart said...

Fun beyond words!

Stephanie Lanzalotto said...

OH. MY. GOODNESS!!!!!!!! These tryly are FINTASTIC!!!!!Excuse me, I have to go shopping now...

Papercraft Boutique said...

These sardines in the can are so stinkin' cute, Michele! ;-) The lid and the fun key make my die-cut loving heart happy.
The pattern paper for the second card is perfect for the fish, and I love your punny sentiment inside of the card!
Enjoy the canoeing date with your hubby!
Hideko xx

TK said...

These are simply fintastic, Michele, you've got this one in the "can"!

JulieP said...

These are fabulous! Love the fun colors. And no, I don't like sardines except when pureed into Caesar salad dressing. ha! I've been eyeing this set, especially for cards for my Fin.

Leslie Miller said...

Oh, good heavens, these cards are both so darn CUTE! Beautifully designed, love the colors with perfect paper. The stamps and dies fabulous and I totally want it all!

Anita in France said...

Beyond brilliant, Michele ... these are both just delicious (yum, fresh sardines!) ... love the soft colour palette ... and how you dressed up that first pair in their finery! Hope the fishing with your honey was good! Hugs, Anita :)

donna mikasa said...

Oh.my.word! Your cards are marvelous as always. No, they're FINtastic!!

Mac Mable said...

Such fun and so unique. Who would have thought sardines and their tins could look so good? I hope the canoe trip went well with your honey? x.

Barb Ghig said...

Your creativity knows no bounds, Michele! I really LOVE your cards so much...WOW! I hope you had a great weekend :)

Barb Ghig said...

This is my favorite post (so far) I LOVE, LOVE, LOVE your cards, Michele! You have totally outdone yourself with these dies and I love the embossed background...WOW! Love the pretty papers you chose, too! Where can I find it?

Karen Dunbrook said...

so creative...so fun...love the colours. If someone gave me that set, I would have no clue where to even start so kudos to you!!
xx Karen