Pumpkin Postage - Sizzix

I decided I wanted to make a quick card with the new Halloween dies from Tim Holtz and Sizzix, along with some of the many stamps I inherited from a family friend. You may not have actual stamps like I have, but you can make your own with some ink and the Tim Holtz CMS338 Stamp Collector stamp set released several years ago. It is still available.
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I did use actual vintage stamps from all over the world, but we had them appraised and even double checked the appraisal on our own before we came to the conclusion that the collection indeed contained no collectible stamps that were worth any monetary value. They are worth more used in my artwork than they are as stamps. So don't worry, I am not destroying anything collectible. Their worth was in the joy they brought our friend who collected them and how she appreciated their beauty and artistry.
My affiliate links to the products I used to make this card are below.
Have a creative day!
Tami
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[@CraftyKiwiMama]

I just LOVE how you've used the antique postage stamps Tami, it's such an inspired idea. I love how you worked through the elements until you found the fit you liked, the black really is such a perfect fit and does really let the pumpkin feature so well. The stitching on the boo is fabulous. A really striking fantastic creation! xoxo

[@ZolaneG]

Terrific idea and so creative! Brilliant use of the old stamps grouped together by color!

[@melodymueller3149]

Very clever, I would have never thought to cut the pumpkin out and use boo over it. Thank you for the share.

[@elizabethkeeling-carreau1873]

This is fabulous! The stamps add so much character and uniqueness to your make. Thank for your careful tutorial. 🤗🇨🇦🤗

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Thank you Elizabeth! There are some vintage Canadian stamps in the mix. 😃

[@sallyhewson3839]

What a fantastic idea to use the old stamps! Thank you for sharing!!

[@lisaerica]

Such a great idea! What a fabulous collection to inherit. I love the orange and purple, don’t think I’ve ever seen those colors like that before. I purchased a 100 American Flag stamps dating back to around 1917 till today. I was going to glue them on cardstock like your background and frame it for a 4th of July home decoration. But know I think I’ll have to take a look at all my patriotic stamps and die sets to jazz it up. Thanks for sharing and inspiring.

[@whichwitchhazel]

Fabulous card, love the use of used postage stamps and the embossing xx

[@elizabethglover5878]

Fantastic and always creative! So clever to use the stamps. Love the Queen peeking out on the exclamation mark!

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Thanks so much Elizabeth!

[@mariastarr10]

What a wonderful and creative use of those stamps!! 🙏

[@anniegotakindlee]

I love your use of these stamps.

[@Taitcreates639]

Brilliant idea, loving those postage stamps with the pumpkin die, cool stitching

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Thank you Bonnie!

[@wufflemann]

Love it! I have a giant book of stamps given to me as a gift from an estate sale. I normally just use them on envelopes. I can't wait to use them on a card. Thank you.

[@francinebeckett8365]

A novel idea. A great card.

[@katharinet213]

Absolutely wonderful!

[@cindyhenry1410]

I’ve been wanting to use some of my stamps and this is a great idea! TYFS! 🖤🦋🧡

[@marchellecometh8462]

I just received Edison today. So glad I added him to my Halloween/Fall goodies. Love your makes. I inherited a stamp collection also 😅

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Well now you have one idea for how to use it. 😁

[@luiseheinzl]

absolutely COOL!

[@carolemaguire644]

I'm searching Ebay for stamps...great idea!

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Check Etsy too for better prices sometimes.

[@mifferss]

loved the video!!

[@Playswellwithpaper]

Thanks!