The Greatest is Love: JustRite Sentiments
I needed to make an anniversary card tonight and thought I'd try something different; I used my C-45 Small Letters set along with my Special Occasions font Just Rite stamper to stamp "Now abide faith, hope, and love, but the greatest is Love." This was the first time I've used the tiny letters to create my own ring of type; I think I'll stamp off several more copies before I put those little letters back in their case too!
Background papers are from a K&Company Classic K pad that I picked up last time we were in the big city at a JoAnn's, and I had received some lovely Bazzill buttons in a goodie box last week that just happened to coordinate with the paper perfectly. Lace is Wrights Flat Cluny Edge lace on a little spool. I zig-zag-stitched it down, as well as outlining the rest of the card in stitches too.
Here's what the back of the stamp looked like after I set up my little ring of type; I left it inky so that you could see it better. The letters are tiny, but they are quite simple to align correctly since they fit into a track. It's pretty much foolproof. Just stamp on scrap paper first to make sure that you are pleased with your wordspacing. (If you were mass-producing, you would probably want to set this up on one of the self-inking stampers; I used the wooden block because I knew I wanted to stamp just a few of them in a specialty ink.)
My head is starting to churn with possibilities for these little type rings, now that I've played with one; in fact, I think I have another idea to try. Have a wonderful day!
Edited to Add: I just followed a comment back and found this elegant graduation card by Sharon Johnson (NoTimetoStamp). I know what I'm using for graduation cards this year! ;-)
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Credits
Stamps: Special Occasions Set and Small Letters set by Just Rite Stampers
Ink: Versamagic Red brick; Antique Linen Distress pad
Cardstock: Prism Natural; SU Cranberry Crisp (retired)
Papers: Classic K pad by K&Company
Accessories: Pearls by Joy Crafts; button my Bazzill; lace by Wrights
Tools: Spellbinders Plain and Petite Scalloped circle dies; sewing machine
Thank yor for you comment. This kind of stamp of yours are soo cool, where you can change the words in the middle. I really have to look for similar.
Posted by: Monica | May 08, 2008 at 04:58 AM
Wow, that is an awesome design. I love scripture, and you did it in such a cool way. You are such an enabler ;o) Thanks for the wonderful inspiration. I will be heading over to Just-Rite Stampers today to order. Take care and God bless you. Elizabeth S. in mid-Michigan
Posted by: Elizabeth Sova | May 08, 2008 at 05:08 AM
Beautiful! I'm thinking I might need to check out these Just-Rite stampers. Between you and notimetostamp (Sharon Johnson) I think I might *need* one!
Posted by: Viv (VivLyn) | May 08, 2008 at 05:40 AM
Love your card and the design. The lace and button are such eye-catching embellishments!! Love it!!
Posted by: donna calamari | May 08, 2008 at 05:56 AM
Gorgeous!! Please don't enable me anymore! : )
Posted by: Michele | May 08, 2008 at 06:17 AM
*Gasp* This is wonderful! I LOVE the stamp you created!!!
Posted by: Courtney | May 08, 2008 at 06:38 AM
You so continue to amaze me as I stalk your blog. I collect scripture stamps and this blows me away with the possibilities. Oh Yeah, now I NEED that just-rite stamper...need,need,need
Posted by: Kay Lewis | May 08, 2008 at 07:19 AM
Totally fabulous -- LOVE THIS!!!!!
Posted by: Sharon (notimetostamp) | May 08, 2008 at 07:31 AM
Fabulous...i love the verse you created around the circle!
Posted by: Carolyn King | May 08, 2008 at 07:34 AM
This is so vintage and lovely, Debbie. Looks great with your header, too. That circle is the first stamp that has really tempted me in months - - oh, the possibilities! Can't wait to see what else you do with it.
Posted by: nise | May 08, 2008 at 07:37 AM
Debbie, this is just beautiful, beautiful. I love those JustRite stamps and what you're doing with them!
Posted by: Jenn Balcer | May 08, 2008 at 08:05 AM
Great card,wonderful vintage look, love how you did the sentiment, that is so wonderful.
Posted by: flossie | May 08, 2008 at 08:10 AM
Wow, I really like how you can personalize/change the words around the ring! That would be so versatile. Oh, dear, something else to add to my wishlist...
I love the lace; it adds a perfect touch!
Posted by: Jaime | May 08, 2008 at 08:16 AM
Wow! Love that you can create this amazing ring. Your card is beautiful!
Posted by: Jenn | May 08, 2008 at 08:22 AM
Awesome card! I added this stamp set to my birthday list!
Posted by: Cris Marsh | May 08, 2008 at 08:33 AM
OKAY so it probably took three hours to get all those tiny letters in. . . but, THAT IS AMAZNG. I'm on love. The idea that you could make it say ANYTHING YOU WANT. Talk about a personalized anniversary card or, . . .WOW. I'm in awe.
Posted by: Abby Cousineau | May 08, 2008 at 09:00 AM
Beautiful, the lace is lovely and love the round sentiments!
Posted by: Conniecrafter | May 08, 2008 at 09:04 AM
Wow, that's cool! This card is really pretty, elegant even! I love that lace!
Posted by: Danielle | May 08, 2008 at 10:18 AM
Great card - love that lace!!
Posted by: Pam | May 08, 2008 at 11:42 AM
This is so neat! I love sentiments stamped in a circle. I think I'm going to have to look at this stamp set up!
Posted by: Niki Estes | May 08, 2008 at 11:52 AM
Absolutely amazing!! I love how you stamped in a circle. Gotta find this stamp.
Posted by: Pat | May 08, 2008 at 12:21 PM
Gorgeous card, Debbie! Love what you can do with the round stamper from Just Rite. It's on my list:)
Posted by: Cindy H. | May 08, 2008 at 12:42 PM
This is so interesting. It looks like the idea of ones you get for a personalized stamp, but everything is interchangable. Very cool. Beautiful card.
Posted by: Becky | May 08, 2008 at 01:25 PM
Oh the patience you have to do all those little tiny words around the border! This totally rocks!
Posted by: Susan (rainy) | May 08, 2008 at 01:37 PM
Bravo! This is beautiful! I love the sentiment, we used that in our wedding. The bit of lace on this card finishes it off very nicely. Great. Now, I have to go digging for lace in my sewing box! LOL! Thanks for sharing your designs with me. You're the best!
Posted by: BarbW | May 08, 2008 at 02:52 PM