hahah Okay that can be misconstrued…I just received 1 of my 3 “Stamps Happen” Fairies in the mail today (the other 2 are on backorder :(  I found these are cheapest at 1,2,3 Stitchand I had no idea how big the image was or how intricate the design would be…This one is called “The Candy-tuft Flower Fairy”

As always I doodle in my composition notebook to determine what the best colors are going to be and which medium I should use, jotting down all colors should I need to reference it at a later date. I tried my Copics which I just do not have enough colors for blending. I did a quick doodle with my watercolor crayons and given the right paper and amount of time, I think that will be my next project because it was very vibrant and I think this image was made to be watercolored. However, I ended up using my-favorite- prismacolor pencils…below is my notebook photo with the stamp which is wood mounted and well worth the cost!

 The final project took about 2hours give or take. I had NIN on and lost track of time (so much fun!)  I am pleased with the result but think I could have done a better job. I was getting to the point where I just wanted to be done and feel i skimped on the detail a bit… A lot of work but very pretty,

If you like it, leave a comment and let me know people are actually looking at my blog TFL!

I have been wanting to get Copic Ciao Markers for quite some time since they seem to be the latest craze amongst stampers.  I just could not justify spending $3-5 per marker! I thought I would get a starter set or two to see if I liked them from Hannah Stamps. These were the best colors/sets offered for the best prices around so I ordered and they arrived very quickly!

 I have to admit I was both excited to jump in and intimidated. I clearly need to practice with these as I am not nearly as comfortable coloring as I am with my prismacolor pencils.I only have 24 colors so I did my best with the coloring and blending and must admit- they are very very nice! I could see how one can become addicted to these! Very vibrant colors and they take to the paper like no marker I have ever used before.  Naturally, I have 12 more on their way…yet I still think they cost way too much!

The above images/doodles are the very first time using Copic markers so go easy on me. The images are from my favorite: Rubber Romance divas and the awesome Bombshell Stamps. (love that lil devil!)  TFL!

Since I already gave awaw my “man’s Ruin” card listed in an earlier blog post. I decided to make 3 more so I have them on hand for when I need em. I am giving the “Happy Birthday” one to my brother tomorrow and will have 2 to spare. These are much more time consuming to mass produce. I would say it took a little more than 1 hour for each card- colored with prismacolor pencils. I love this Sailor Jerry tattoo design which can be found at my new favorite stamp Store Bombshell stamps. Check them out and look at my earlier posts below too!

This is Trisha- Spa Diva one of the new Rubber Romance Diva stamps. I have accumulated quite a large amount of these divas and I just need to make the time to play.

One thing I am happy to say I have started is a composition notebook of doodles, stamp sketches, notes for colors used, images and resources I have clipped for inspiration and reference. I think everyone should keep some sought of “art diary” and here is a page out of mine from today. These are all of my new RR Divas and some prisma colors I have noted ….

I love these Diva girls. Thanks for looking.

Last month I went to Vegas and stopped at this awesome stamp store Viva Las Vegas Stamps. I must admit I had dropped by the location on a previous visit and was too scared to go inside so I placed orders via their website. Being a paranoid New Yorker, trusting no one and unfamiliar with the location I had some reservations. It didn’t help that my husband said “this looks like one of those places you enter and they stuff a ball gag in your mouth and you will never be seen again”

Well, as you can see I survived with a smile from ear to ear holding all of that rubber!  I have never seen so many stamps in one place before. They had everything you could dream up! So I placed an order for some unmounted rubber images and just found some time to play with a few.  I bought a lot of frogs, a drunk cat passed out on the floor surrounded by cigarettes and broken bottles, and the image I will be using for this years Christmas card this year (It’s a secret)

I jut felt like doodling and not actually making a completed card. I know cutesy images but we all have em and love em…Here is a cute Halloween image of a pumpkin being towed by frogs (love my frogs)

Here is a cute MnM lady shopping with the Vegas skyline in the back. I thought she was adorable! Had to get her. The packages and some of the money is popped for dimesnion but you can’t really see it in the picture. Used my prismacolors for coloring. I actually broke down and ordered 24 copic markers so we shall see what I can do with them. So expensive I want to wear them around my neck!

Hope to find time to play with the rest. I have so many stamps I just had to buy and have not played with yet. I really wish I didn’t have to work for a living! TFL

There are several blogs that I visit every day and I may not leave comments but its part of my daily ritual to admire their work and get inspired. To my surprise, I received my very first and only blog award! How cool is that! People are look at my blog afterall!

I’m not want to play along but I was way too excited to pass this up so here it goes: The rules…
1. The winner can put the logo on their blog
2. Link the person you received your award from
3. Nominate at least 7 other blogs
4. Put links of those blogs on yours.
5. Leave a message on the blogs of the girls or boys you’ve nominated. 

Since I can only pick 7 blogs for this award, the winners are:

1.      Valita’s Designs and Fresh Folds. She has some truly amazing stuff on here

2.      Stamperosity- where curiosity meets creativity. I admire the work on here, some really cute things

3.      My Paper Creations- by Niki Estes has amazing stuff!

4.        I like Markers- I am addicted to this blog- the best advice for copic coloring she is truly talented

5.      Card Crème- Sherrie does amazing work and her blog is awesome!

6.      Inkin it up- I love her MFT samples.

7.      Prairie Paper & Ink- I love Amy’s work and she always has great new designs posted.

Lastly, a HUGE Thank You to Sarah who’s blog inspires me daily. I discovered her blog when doing some homework on Copic markers and have been lurking since! Thanks Sarah!

Here is another design from my Bombshell stamps called ”Lady Luck” I love gambling and I think this set is adorable! I think she could be very versatile and used for a lot of various occasions. I used 4 of the stamps from the set: The lady luck, the small horseshoe, the “lady luck banner, and the $100 bills. I drew the rest and I think I like the layout.

 I used my favorite prismacolor pencils: Greens: marine green, celadon green, Blues: ultramarine, true blue, Copenhagen blue, Mediterranean blue Flesh: light umber, peach beige, beige Reds: Terra cotta, rouge cramoisi, crimson lake, burnt ochre, poppy red Other: black and grass green

Bombshell stamps is my favorite new stamp company! If you are on the fence about ordering- JUMP! The prices are right and the quality is superior to other stamps I have used- You won’t be disappointed!

Thanks for Looking!