When looking at the image from the latest Pottery Barn catalog for this week's Inspiration Challenge ( Forums at Splitcoaststampers ), most people probably just see an attractive sideboard or buffet table with some decorative items on it. However, when I look at a Pottery Barn catalog, I envision the hundreds of dollars most of the upscale things therein will cost; I see these dollars being wracked up on my credit card, thus creating a *cage of debt.* My little birdie has gotten free of the cage and is contemplating how enjoyable life can be without the crushing financial burden wrought by high-end lifestyle shopping.
Or... maybe I just felt like pulling out this set that I bought used last year from my demo. Yeah, that's probably it. ;-)
Date: Saturday, January 5, 2008 GMT Views: 963
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Registered: June 10, 2007 Location: BC Posts: 44872
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 12:41 AM
Hmm, that cage of debt is a greater reminder as we consider how much we spend on our stamping goodies.... as the New Year Dawn's I need to keep that more forefront in my mind!! On the other hand, it is a gorgoues image, well worth the money, and I love your paisley dp!! Gorgeous! The orange ribbon is the perfect accent. In fact, we do just * need * a lot of little bits a pieces to make the perfect card, which you have done!
Registered: May 18, 2005 Location: Connecticut USA Posts: 35783
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 2:01 AM
I love your creative writing as much as i love your card! Really interesting perspective, I do agree about the $$$ and your cage of debt! But i will look for a similiar table in my LTS. (local thrift shop) Your card is so pretty, great DP too.
Registered: March 20, 2005 Location: Butler, PA Posts: 77633
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 2:27 AM
Well, talk about imagination turning into a reality check - this card says it all . . . love your interpretation; love your card - now, can we apply that to stamps???
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Registered: September 24, 2007 Location: Shetland, Ontario, Canada Posts: 3865
Sat, Jan 05, 2008 @ 3:48 AM
I LOVE your interpretation, and your perspective of *cage of debt* gave me a little pang of guilt - but not enough to stop buying stamping stuff!! Great card!!