Back to my Roots

Today was a leisurely stamping day. I went back to my roots with simple stamping and coloring. So relaxing! The above card was made by using Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol to blend the red and green on the little boys coat. Have you used Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol? It is so much fun and makes images that are colored look so wonderful. You lay down color with the pencil and then blend it using a paper stump with the tip dipped in the Gamsol. If you are interest in more information about this just leave me a message. I want to spread the word about this stuff! Brilliant! By the way, the image above is from a cabinet card that my friend Trish bought. Send more copies please Trish! He is a blast to color!!
This card I stamped and then colored in with pastel chalks. This is anther very quick and easy way to add color to stamped images.

I decided my stamping style is very simple and straightforward. I was beating myself up about this, thinking I must embellish or make it "fancier" or more complicated, but alas this is me and what I am comfortable with, so I will make every effort to embrace this style. Of course, I will leave myself open to growth and change, so you never know what will happen.
Yes, I was loose with the camera again tonight! Here is a tip for when you want to create, but you are just too darn tired! Take an old book, rip out a page, cut out words and phrases that will either give you an idea for a starting point or words that you might actually use in a piece. Then put them in a cute glas (see elephant and ducky glasses above). It is a perfect activity to do while watching TV.

Also above, see the pencils displayed in the glass rack. Boy, do I think I am cool!!!! I saw this on someone else's website where they separated their Prismacolors by color! I said what a great idea! I also said, I am finally going to buy the 120 pack of Prismacolors and by golly I went right over to Ebay and ordered them. They should arrive tomorrow! What fun it will be to put them in the appropriate glass! (Nerd Alert!!!)
Here is a picture of some of the words I cut out on a very great piece of Basic Grey paper called Twinkle from the Lily Kate line. Just ask my friend, Jane, she knows the name of every Basic Grey paper there is! Idiot savant!!!

Lastly, this was today's workspace. It is a 5" x 5" square of clear area with a table filled with stuff. Wouldn't you love to dive into that pile of ribbons?????

Wish you could come over to art it up with me!!!!!