Running in Place: Yes, I am still a stamper

September 24, 2007

Yes, I am still a stamper

Many of you may wonder if I even stamp anymore since I haven't posted a single stamp project since I started my blogging adventure. Truth be told I am so obsessed with digiscrapping these days that when I take time to be creative that is what I tend to do (taking a 4 week class helps with that, too). I do still love stamping but after almost 7 years it has been so fun to try something new. It has also gotten to the point that stamping is never for me or "just for fun" anymore ... I am always creating for someone else. That can take the fun out of it at times - not complaining because I love to help other people learn new things and gain a love for the art of stamping. I was glad to be "forced" to stamp again last night ... creating projects for my stampers groups. You can tell by the pictures that I'm stuck in a color rut ... have to use Chocolate Chip on EVERYTHING these days ... just love it!! That along with a neutral (usually River Rock) and Groovy Guava seem to be my favorite, although I did shake it up a bit with Really Rust, too. The first card is actually one I did just for fun about a month ago and the other two are the projects my group members made today. Hope you like them!!

Artwork copyright Stampin' Up!

Paper: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Groovy Guava (textured), Very Vanilla Cardstock
Ink Pads: River Rock, Groovy Guava
Stamps: Tres Chic, Priceless
Accessories: 1 3/8" circle punch, scallop circle punch, pretties kit, mini glue dots, stampin' dimensionals, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon

Artwork copyright Stampin' Up!

Papers: Chocolate Chip, River Rock, Groovy Guava, Whisper White Cardstock
Ink Pads: River Rock, Groovy Guava, Chocolate Chip
Stamps: Paisley, Garden Whimsy
Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Chocolate Chip 5/8" grosgrain ribbon, River Rock double-stitched ribbon

Artwork copyright Stampin' Up!

Papers: Chocolate Chip, Creamy Caramel, Really Rust, Naturals Ivory Cardstock, Outlaw Designer Paper
Ink Pads: Chocolate Chip, Really Rust, Chocolate Chip Marker
Stamps: Priceless, All in a Row
Accessories: Stampin' dimensionals, Kraft taffeta ribbon, 1 3/8" circle punch, 1 1/4" circle punch, scallop circle punch, photo corners punch, silver brads

5 comments:

Moss & Fern Cottage said...: They are beautiful !! I need to get some more stamps. And speaking of doing things for other people... which I love to do, my uncle just "hired" me to make all of their Christmas cards for family and friends !! I'm going to be busy before Christmas because I've got my other Christmas crafts to work on... but one good thing is... he's paying me !! Whahoooo. I LOVE the colors you have picked... one can never go wrong with CHOCOLATE BROWN !! Love it !; 7:57 AM
Unknown said...: I am not that great of a stamper! I am afraid I would need lessons, but for some reason I can scrapbook, but that even took time to get my pages looking how I truly desire! I love your cards they always make me wish I could do it!; 8:20 AM
Tori said...: These cards make me wish I was still in one of your groups. I like to make them and give them away, but don't ever do it at home...as you know. Is the "all in a row" stamp the stitch? Love it!; 1:45 PM
Lois Michael said...: Very cute cards Kari. My favorite is the middle card & I too love the Chocolate chip. I think the garden whimsy is one of my favorite sets this year too. I don't know how you do it with your busy life, no wonder you are up til 3 am. TFS; 6:25 AM
Anonymous said...: Great cards! It makes me miss when I used to some to your house to make cards. I have been sending the ones I made out to people and making sure they realize that I made them and that they truley need to appreciate my work, I think they are getting it. I don't seem to be as creative about making cards without you...; 7:36 AM