Wednesday, February 22, 2012

Watercolor & Stampfest Fun

Last week I stamped with a friend. Among other things, we tried the watercolor technique shared by Bonnie Krebs at Art Impressions. She has several great VIDEO TUTORIALS
Recently, I stopped at  Creative Cuts and Crafts and just had to buy the Little Girl stamp (I Brake for Stamps) and "Art is cheaper than therapy" (Stampers Anonymous).  Other stamps used: clear acrylic Hero Arts Type set CL483. Used Tim Holtz as well as other stamps.
I like to surf the internet for ideas and inspiration. So I cannot take credit for the designs of all of these!  I like the way great artists are described as "being inspired by" another artist. I think it's the same way in stamping!  I definitely see this inspiration in the various stamping companies products.

Yesterday, I worked with watercolor paper, stamps, inkpads and a brush to create this.  I watched the Art Impressions videos as I worked. Stamps used: Stamps by Judith and Stampin' UP!

Tuesday, February 21, 2012

Yay RAKs

Received these special treats from some very dear stamping friends.
Created by Jane Giggy.

 Created by Jane Giggy.

Created by Tonya Davidson

Created by Mona Sanderson

Created by Hetty Sanders

Sunday, February 19, 2012

2012 CSF Valentine Tag Swap

Creative Stamping Friends, a yahoo group, has a most talented group of artistic stampers. I have been a member for about 10 years. Here are the results of the 2012 Valentine Tag Swap, the first swap that I've hosted. Click image for a larger view.

Sunday, February 12, 2012

It's a Valentine Anniversary-59 years!

My parents are married 59 years on Valentine's Day! Yay Mom and Dad!

 Above: outside of card
Below: the inside
Stamps: Hero Art, Rubber Stamped, Printworks, Stampin Up
Distress ink: broken china, spun sugar, worn lipstick.

Below is a simple Anniversary card for a dear friends.
Stamp: PSX
Distress ink: Antique linen

Saturday, February 11, 2012

Gift Bags & Tags


Lately, kraft type (aka paper bag) has been a favorite. Made this tag and stamped the paper gift bag for a hostess gift. Stamps used: Hero Arts, Printworks

I have been wanting to use the "3 guys" stamp for awhile. Decorated this bag for my son-in-law's birthday gift. Stamps used: Tim Holtz Stampers Anonymous, Dawn Houser