An Oregon tribute to the Mining Days for Brenda's VSN. Sadly, the stagecoach stamp is so old it's damaged. but I though that was kind of fitting given that we're going back to the 1800's.
Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026 GMT Views: 424
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Registered: February 22, 2007 Location: L’etoile du Nord Posts: 11353
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 @ 6:03 PM
What a fun, vintage Western image! I didn't notice the damage on the covered wagon stamp till I read your description. Great scene you've created, and I love the "Howdy" die cut!
------------------------------ -----LizBeth"Make it your ambition to lead a quiet life, to mind your own business and to work with your hands, ..." ~~1 Thess. 4:11 (NIV)
Registered: January 6, 2017 Location: Orlando, FL Posts: 1976
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 @ 6:25 PM
The scene you created is wonderful! Your vintage themed stamps are really unique and so nice for this challenge. I enjoyed looking at all the details in your card!
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Registered: January 19, 2014 Location: Central Indiana Posts: 119360
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 @ 6:45 PM
The vintage feel of this scene is wonderful, especially with the way the mountains and parchment tones set the mood. The worn detail on the stagecoach actually adds to the sense of age and history, and the masked landscape pulls everything together beautifully. The bold Howdy die cut is the perfect finishing touch for this Western tribute.
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Registered: October 5, 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 52700
Sat, Jan 31, 2026 @ 8:38 PM
Oh my goodness, Laurie! Vintage stamps are my favorites. They often tell stories worth paying attention to. Thanks for playing along with the gold mining challenge.
------------------------------ Have fun! with Love, Brenda
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Registered: November 7, 2009 Location: Sacramento Posts: 44490
Mon, Feb 02, 2026 @ 10:28 PM
You had the perfect stamps for this challenge. I love that you included a covered bridge image too. There is a lovely covered bridge near the freeway in western Oregon.
