It seems I’ve been unintentionally combining items from the “old” catalog with items from the “new and upcoming” catalog. Two worlds combine. Although time is ticking for you to purchase Curly Cute (it officially retires June 3), you have lots of time to think about how you want to use Mosaic Madness and the coordinating punch and embossing folder – and you will want them all. 
I’ve seen several projects I like with this stamp, punch and embossing folder. Most of the ones I really like use a minimal number of punched items. I chose to cover my page. Very unlike me. Here’s how I made the card:
- I covered a card base of Early Espresso card stock with a piece of Baked Brown Sugar card stock.
- I ran a piece of Pear Pizzazz through my Modern Mosaic Textured Embossing Folder. What an incredible pattern this folder creates.
- On Very Vanilla, I stamped several images from Mosaic Madness in four coordinating colors – Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar, Pool Party and Pear Pizzazz. I punched them and staggered them on the card front.
- I snipped the edges of the punched pieces that didnt’ fit on the embossed card front.
- Finally I stamped the sentiment and added it to the front.
All these shapes and textures are not like me, but let’s be honest – this card is not about those things. This card is about the collection of colors. I really love the Earthy combination of Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar and Pear Pizzazz. I was really jazzed about the combination of the three, but the three needed a fourth color to complement them. They needed a fourth color to balance them out. As I scanned through my color choices, Pool Party seemed to be the one that really stood out. And so it was that Pool Party would complete the color scheme for this card.
Stamp Sets: Mosaic Madness, Curly Cute Inks: Early Espresso, Pear Pizzazz, Baked Brown Sugar, Pool Party Papers: Early Espresso, Baked Brown Sugar, Very Vanilla Accessories: Mosaic punch
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You’ve got a Window. This year, though, there’s a crossover between periods. Beginning around noon on Friday, May 31 through Monday, June 3, orders can be placed from either the 2012-2013 Annual Catalog or the 2013-2104 Annual Catalog. Friday, May 31 is the last day to order from the 2013 Spring Catalog. So, May 31 is one day when you can order from all three! Isn’t that crazy? It’s crazy and exciting!
Thanks for stopping by my blog today!
Brian
This is a really beautiful card 🙂 xx
Beautiful! Love the embossed Mosaic and all your little punches! At least you didn’t have to snip them thanks to the Matching Punch. Pinning! 🙂
Lovely card Brian, this combination of old and new works beautifully here. I had put off getting the Curly Cute stamp set until I finally gave up and bought it. It arrived yesterday and I absolutely love it, I don’t know why I didn’t get it sooner. There is still time to get this great set but you must hurry, believe me, you wont be disappointed.
I bought Curly Cute when it first came out. It is one of my favorite “word” sets. It fits perfect across the bottom or top of a card and is super easy to use inside a frame like this card. You won’t regret the purchase. I could not believe they retired this one.
I agree with you Leah, as soon as I opened the box, I knew I should have had this set as soon as it came out, I’m so happy to finally own it. And I also agree with you with the fact they retired this set and so many other beautiful ones, I feel bad for the new stampers that just started stamping, they will never be able to enjoy all of this really wonderful images.
Great card….love the mosiac!
Awesome card Brian. These products are at the top of my wish list. Thanks for sharing!
I love the card. Colors are great together. Thanks for sharing.
This one is going to be archived in my Brian’s top card list. You really nailed this one. Alll the colors work great. Yes, I’ve had the mosaic items on my wish list. Your inspiration is so enlightening. 🙂
I think this punch looks kind of like a Christmas ornament . I love punches and I will be getting this one and the Embossing Folder . I like this adorable Curly Cute stamp set but I don`t have it . I guess I gotta get it now !! Oh and btw I like your card !
Sonny, my dear friend!!!!! GET IT NOW, BEFORE IT’S TO LATE!!!!! (Ok, I’m screaming at the top of my lungs here!!!!!) LOL. Just do it!!!!!
Great card Brian – gonna have to CASE it 🙂
Must get that Curly Cute now…it goes so perfectly with your card! I absolutely love these colors together, Brian…another over-the-top card! Bravo!
Interesting combination Brian. I agree that the images look like mini tree ornaments. Just goes to show that versatility is, as it should be, a key to our stamping supplies. To me this card has a Victorian feel – I think because it reminds me of velvet wall paper. Nice job!
LOVE this color combination! I don’t think of this collection as masculine but I think this card could be considered masculine. Just shows the difference color choices can make. Great card!
love the pattern, love the colors, love love love!