I received some Stapavie images a while ago, and although I've been able to ink up the sweet owls, this stamp (Lily - My Little Friend) has been calling my name! I just adore the precious look on Lily's face..and that bird is just the sweetest!!
I've subscribed (via Google Reader) to the Mojo Monday blog (Julee comes up with such awesome sketches), and after seeing this week's Mojo Sketch I was determined to make time and play!
I stamped the image onto watercolor paper and colored...get this...NOT with my Copics (gasp!!), but with re-inkers and a wet watercolor brush! Because I was being a good girl and actually following the sketch (well, except my "circle" is actually more oval-ishLOL!!), I didn't have room for a sentiment on the front...so I decorated the inside (in true Denise Marzec style :-)!
Speaking of sentiments...I was having a hard time deciding what sentiment to use. I was going to just add a generic friendship one, but kept wishing I had one that said, "You're on My Mind". (That's what I thought of when I first saw this stamp...you know, with the bird standing on Lily's head and all...LOL!) That's when it occurred to me that I could make my own sentiments using my JustRite stamps!
I paired the Brayton Font Set (I used 25 pt) with the Harmony Classic Circle Stamper II Ensemble. After using my circle Nestabilities...and a little stitching, I was done!
Aren't those flowers fun? I just cut a few out form the leftover patterned paper (I used that particular pattern on the front only)!
Well, as you may have noticed, this is not a template as promised earlier! LOL! I was working on it earlier but got side tracked by playing with my kiddos! :-) Both boys are starting to feel better...and not itch as much! :-) I am amazed at how quickly kids heal! I will, however have the template for you on Monday! Have a wonderful weekend! ~Laurie
Recipe Stamps: Lily - My Little Friend (Stampavie), Brayton Font Set and Harmony Classic Cirlce II Ensemble (JustRite Stampers) Paper: Watercolor paper, Riding Hood Red, Cosmo Cricket patterned paper Ink: Versafine Onyx, Antique Linen Distress Ink, Riding Hood Red, Versamark, Various Classic re-inkers for watercoloring Other: Clear detail e.p., Nestabilities, Sewing Machine, Vanilla taffeta ribbon, Rhinestones, Buttons, Linen Thread, Photo corner punch
