Tuesday, February 7, 2017

Favorite Stamps


Stamps by Inkadinkado and Ma Vinci

I do love both of these stamps, although I haven't used either of them much.  So many stamps, so little time..... 

Monday, February 6, 2017

Another use for a Repeat Triangle Stamp


Looking again through Julie Balzer's book,  Carve, Stamp, Play, I noticed that I could use the stamp I carved recently as a border too!  She is so smart.


Sunday, February 5, 2017

Calligraphy Homework Bookmarks


Pointed Pen and Brush Lettering using Gouache

Our homework from the January Westcoast Calligraphy Society meeting is to use gouache to letter the name of our hometown.  After I take these to the next meeting, I might be able to give them away as bookmarks!

Saturday, February 4, 2017

Silly Scraps Saturday


Mosaic bookmarks are a great way to use up scraps!  These ones were inspired by a lovely scrapbook paper that has watercolor-like blocks of color.  Here are the scraps I used:





Thursday, February 2, 2017

Stamping on Scrapbook Paper


Stamps by Biblical Impressions and I Brake for Stamps


Stamp by Time to Stamp


Stamp by Treasures from Paradise

Wednesday, February 1, 2017

Inspired by My Sister


My sister, Dianne, made some fabulous bookmarks recently, and her use of pattern stamps inspired these.  I've used a molding mat by Magenta, which I cut into small shapes to use as stamps.  Thanks, Dianne!