Alpha Stamps: A Pink- & Cocoa-Filled French Valentine

	January 23, 2011

A Pink- & Cocoa-Filled French Valentine

Talk about eyes too big for my stomach! (Somehow I originally thought all of these lovelies would fit into the last newsletter.)

4 Pink Glittered Scrapbook Papers
Beautiful double-sided 12" x 12" cream-colored scrapbook papers with a Paris/Valentine theme, including the Eiffel Tower, sheet music and a dress form. All accented with fine glitter (and in shades of pink and cocoa brown).

Red Glittered Die-Cut Tags
Lovely sheet of 7 die-cut tags on 8" x 5" cardstock. Each tag has an endearing message or picture, and is accented in fine red glitter. Perfect for Valentines.

Paris Postmark Rubber Stamp
Wood-mounted only.

Eiffel Tower Brads
12 brads, 2 colors; 6 silver and 6 vintage brass.

A huge group of coordinating Je t'Adore Items:
- Three 12x12 Scrapbook Papers
12 x 12" doubled-sided cardstock sheets. The other 2 sheets (not shown) have French text and a beautiful floral collage. The contrasting triangular corner in the photo is showing the back side only.

- 8x8 Paper Pack
20 sheets (2 sheets each of 10 designs). 2 designs have foil accents and 1 has glitter accents.
- Stickers
Cute banners that are folded (so they stand out from the page a little)... see the photo (where my finger is under the middle of the "xox" banner). Package contains 1 sheet, approximately 6" x 9", with 12 glittered pieces.
- Envelopes
Package include 20 total pieces, 4 each of 5 designs. These envelopes are perfect for 5-1/2"x 4-1/4" cards. Designs include polka dots, cursive text, ledger, roses and the Eiffel Tower. The contrasting triangular corner in the photo is showing the contrasting pattern on the inside of the flap.
- Fleur Bouquet
Package contains 1 "bouquet" consisting of; 4 pink rose buds with metallic gold accents and 4 ivory rose buds with glitter accents, 3 pink velvet leaves, and a length of printed, picot-edge fabric ribbon with tulle. All of these items have wired stems and can be used individually.
- Ribbon Roses
1-1/2" diameter, on a mesh netting. Note: the ribbons "break" every 18" (there's an approx. 1/4" gap between the end of one row of roses and the next; the netting is continuous). Cream or light pink.
- Printed Muslin Ribbon
Printed cotton muslin with raw (unhemmed) edges. Printed with gold metallic ink. Sold by the yard.
- Embellishment Box
Heart-shaped "candy" box contains: 9 paper blossoms, 6 paper roses, 1 rolled fabric rose, 1 gem buckle, 2 feet of velvet ribbon, faceted gems, sequins, pearls, buttons, 1 plastic cameo heart, 1 glitter heart, 3 large paper flowers, 1 yard of "puffy" heart trim, 20" paper strip with captions.
- Accoutrements
Embellishment pack including 13 pieces. Resin and metal pieces.

Fleur de Lis Scallop-Edged Charms - 3 Colors
19 x 22mm. Patterned (solid) flat back. Nice weight to these pieces, but not too heavy for earrings. The vintage patina finish has a clear lacquer coat to resist further color change (not plated). The antique silver version is plated over brass. There's also a raw brass option.

Fleur de Lis Scallop-Edged Charms - Small
In raw brass only. Baby brother of the larger version (in 3 finishes).

Antique Silver Fleur Buttons
Metal shank buttons with an antique silver finish. Approx 5/8" diameter. Slightly rounded with raised fleur design.

Fleur de Lis/Valentines/French Ribbon On Sale
(Not New to the Site, But Newly On Sale!)

I got carried away with all the French-themed embellishments!

Place Vendome Ribbon
So French. Phrases include "Le Louvre", "Place Vendôme", "Rive Gauche" and "Nôtre-Dame". 5/8" wide (15mm). Polyester. It's very soft... would be a fab edging on the inside of a lining (if anyone still sews their own clothing). Imported from (where else?) France.

Fleur de Lis Disk Charms
Pendant (large charm?) with a Fleur de Lis cut-out. Antique silver (plated over brass) or vintage patinaed brass. 25mm (1") diameter.

Brass Eiffel Tower Charms
Brass stampings (concave on the back). Approx 3/4" tall.

Brass Fleur de Lys Charms - No Loops
3/4" tall. No loops.

Lock Charms - 3 Colors
Heart-shaped. 12 x 20mm; brass stamping so concave on the back. Antiqued copper-plated brass, antiqued pewter-plated brass or antiqued gold-plated brass.

Fleur-de-lis Rubber Stamp
A good, old engraved image. 1-1/4" x 1-3/8"

Fleur de Lis 3D Stickers
They're only plastic, but nicely done. In 3 colors, with an antique finish. Plus the inside of the brown-paper packaging is printed with repro parcel tags.

More Valentines

Die-Cut Valentine Ephemera
Die-cut cardstock. 112 pieces. 2 of each design; glittered; double-sided (pink polka-dot pattern on the backs).

Antique Silver Heart Clasp
Lobster-claw clasp in antiqued silver plate over cast pewter.

Heart Charm with Border
Antiqued silver plate over cast pewter.

Brass Cherub Banner
Raw brass stamping; 1-1/4" x 2-1/2"

Aurora Regal Sunset Scrapbook Paper
Gorgeous 12" x 12" wine/burgundy, beautifully distressed paper with contrasting teal script. The distressed theme is carried over to the reverse side, which is a brighter red with teal accents.

Foiled Red Damask Scrapbook Paper
Stunning single-sided, 12" x 12" deep red scrapbook paper with a copper foil-accented floral motif and interesting honey comb background.

Understated Scrapbook Paper
12 x 12" double-sided cardstock. Not very "understated": lovely, distressed wallpaper pattern.

Romantica Scrapbook Paper Set
Lovely set of two 12" x 12" double-sided papers in rich reds, oranges and yellows. Nice patterns of foliage, multi-colored polka dots, fishnet and filigree.

Debutante Rouge Boutonniere
A sweet grouping of velvet flowers and velvet leaves, their wired stems wrapped with satin ribbons.

2x2 Colored Envelopes
2 Mil thick; re-sealable adhesive strip on the flap. Sets of 10.

New Die-Cut Masonite Page

ATC Windows
1 window with 6 panes (openings). Measures 2-1/2" x 3-1/2", Artist Trading Card (ATC) size. Each pane measures 15/16", just under 1". 1/8" Masonite. Shown with a Masonite ATC. Add some paper hinges and you can make a little hinged door (window frame?) that opens.

Coffin Trinkets
Laser-cut 1/8" masonite. Finished size 1" x 5/8". If assembled with one side, they are 1/8" deep or 1/4" deep if you stack two sides. Makes two shallow coffins or one deep coffin. Glue together (with the tiniest bit of white glue). Tiny Frozen Charlotte doll (in photo) not included.

Coffin Shrine Kit (Traditional Casket)
Laser-cut 1/8" masonite. Finished size approx. 2-7/8" x 1-5/8" (at widest point). The depth can be 1/8" - 3/8" depending on how many sides you decide to stack. You can either create one coffin with a lid or two without lids and shallow sides.

Bird Charms
Laser-cut 1/8" masonite. Finished size approx. 1" wide x 3/4" tall x 1/4" thick. Package makes 2 charms. These are a smaller version of the Bird Trinket Keepsake Kit.

Chubby Heart Charms
Laser-cut 1/8" masonite. Finished size approx. 7/8" wide x 3/4" tall x 1/4" thick. Package makes 2 heart charms. These are a smaller version of the Chubby Heart Trinket Kit.

Miscellaneous

Photo Studio Clear Stamp Set
From a vintage accordion camera to beautiful calligraphy from cabinet cards. Also includes text phrases like "A good snapshot stops a moment from running away."

Vintage Alphabet Unmounted Rubber Stamp Set
All 26 letters plus numerals & punctuation. The entire sheet is 3-1/2" x 5-1/4".

Red/Gold Ribbons
Beautiful, imported French ribbons (taffeta with metallic threads woven into the pattern, or metallic printing for the wider one). The ribbons are wired (but the wires can easily be removed if desired - or pull them like a drawstring on both sides for a ruched effect).

Belle Armoire Jewelry Winter '11
Yet another beautiful issue! This edition features birdhouse pendants from precious metal clay, a necklace round-robin, metal stamping with Alphabet & Numeral Stamps and many more cool things I didn't have room to photograph.

Mini Floral Dresden Borders - New Pink Color
Set of 12 strips; 9" long. Also available in gold or steel blue.

Target Practice Scrapbook Paper
12 x 12" paper

Artisan Elements - Ornaments
Adhesive backed, flexible, slightly 3D "elements"; 14 per pkg. These can be distressed to your heart's desire. Although they are fabulous the way they are, you can decorate them with paint, ink, markers, etc.

Trimmings - Lavish
Don't be fooled by their plain appearance. The unique designs and textures can easily be colored to match your next project perfectly. Tim Holtz tinted the samples at right using Mini Misters filled with diluted Distress Reinkers.

Mixed Birds Dresden Scraps
Beautiful 6" x 9" sheet. Die-cut and embossed. Imported from Germany.

Blingage Large Wings
Set of 2

Aqua Ribbon with Gold Borders
Beautiful aqua ribbon with sheer gold/orange borders. Very lightweight... feels like silk, although it isn't. 1-1/2" wide. Sold by the yard.

Flora & Fauna Ledger Pad
24 double-sided sheets, 3 each of 8 styles. All styles have a background of various ledger/graph/writing paper patterns on top of which are collaged botanical elements (in soft shades of tan, sepia and light moss green). 4-3/4 x 7-1/2"

Somerset Digital Studio - 3 Issue Set
What fun eye candy! Most of the beautiful pieces use a mix of digital and traditional techniques, so don't feel inhibited if you don't make "digital" artwork.

Only available as a 3-issue set (and the Premiere issue is sold out so you won't find it elsewhere).

Thrift Shop Word Stickers
45 cardstock stickers. 5-1/2" x 12" sheet.

Thrift Shop Wild Cards
9 different cards; heavy cardstock. 2-1/2 x 3-1/2" (ATC size).

Thrift Store Rub-Ons
4-5/8 x 7-3/4".

Sew Nice Scrap Sheet
(photos below the "wild cards" at right)
Double-sided cardstock, printed with lots of fun, retro images of women, sewing instructions, thread ads, etc. Perfect for gift tags or collage. 8" x 19" sheet (folded in half for shipping). Note: These are not die cut or perfed; you'll need to cut out the images (but most of the images are laid out so when you cut out the pic on one side, a full image automatically gets cut out of the reverse side; perfect for tags where both sides will show).

Buttery Buttons in Tin
A medium (1-7/8" diameter) tin stuffed to the brim with a mix of 3 cute little buttons, the smaller buttons being just shy of 1/2" and the larger 5/8". Perfect for doll clothes (or eyes!), accents on scrapbook pages or jewelry.

Not New to the Site, But Newly On Sale!

Mixed Ribbons #1 (Chevrons)
They would be fun wrapped around the edges of a card or a fabric postcard (so the chevron lines would show on both sides of the binding). 100% polyester. Sold in full yards.

Ivory Resin Flowers
Self-adhesive, cast (3D) resin flowers. 5 pieces in all: 2 rose corners (each side of the corner is 2" long) plus 3 daisies (or sunflowers) in 2 sizes (the largest is 1-7/8" in diameter). The petals vary in height, but are approx. 1/8" thick. They can be painted or dyed.