Sunshine and Stampavie

One of the things I like most about Stampavie (there are so many things I like!) is their selection of boy-inspired imagery.  Let's face it - boy images are hard to find! Today's card is inspired by sunny weather, and the little neighbor boy a few doors down who just lost his first tooth.  Makes you want to go outside and play! Well I'm staying inside to paint one of my … [Read more...]

Spring with Stampavie Card and an App!

I found this adorable stamp from Stampavie when I was demoing at The Inspiration Station last weekend.  It was an easy next step to make this card. I love the sweet image - and it was super fun to color as well. I've been making lots of cards today, for a great app, available on the iPhone, iPad, etc. called Sketches2Scrapbook from Anam Stubbington.  The … [Read more...]

Some Stampavie Love…

As I'm organizing my own stamp collection here at home, TWO things are patently obvious: I love stamps (well, duh!) And I have a lot of stamps from particular manufacturers So much is this love-fest - that I created a category for those manufacturers, themselves - just so I could gaze upon my catalog by company if I wanted to.  Just look at that list on the right hand side (and … [Read more...]

Easter Dozen – Card #3 (with the new Copic colors!)

Today I was inspired to make something that reflects my feelings in the wake of the earthquake and tsunami in Japan.  I don't have anyone in particular to send it to - but it helps to make something to work out the feelings sometimes. Ink/Copic: BG70 for the Sky, with a bit of Weathered Wood Distress Ink brought in along the edges R35, W5, E30 for the birds YG61/YG63 for the … [Read more...]

Easter Dozen – Card #2 (with the new Copic colors!)

On yesterday's stamp image, I used Momento London Fog ink.  I love using gray ink, rather than black on some images.  Typically an image that is very open, with little detail, works well for using a lighter contrast ink color.  Today's stamp was more of a challenge.  It has lots of detail, but black doesn't suit it for an outline.  The first image (left) … [Read more...]