SALE of unmounted clear stamps

I've decided to have a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images on Monday.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Pelargonium

Tonight's card uses my new "pelargonium" digi image , now available from A Passion for Stamps and I've used gingham paper again with raffia because it gives the card a cottagey feel.
The embossing in the centre panel was done with a Cuttlebug "Frills" folder which I got for Christmas and hadn't used yet. I love the way the Nellie Snellen ovals can be "stitched" around the edges and have a few more ideas for them.
I have followed the sketch from Create 4 Fun and am also entering it for the challenge at Saturday Challenge,Secret Crafter.....stitching.

Dont' forget...
SALE of unmounted clear stamps

I'm having a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Enjoy your weekend! Ruth

Pip with Buddy

Good morning! I hope everyone is enjoying the weekend! I'm glad to say the snow which was forecast for overnight didn't come !
This morning I'm showing another card I made with my new character, Pip. This time the image used is "Pip with Buddy"which you will find at A Passion for Stamps.
I've followed the sketch from Friday Sketchers and used 3 different textures (embossing, Sculpey dog,raised leaves) for the Crazy4Challenges theme this week.
Cupcake challenge....friends
Crafty Creations...cut it out and pop it up ( the leaves)

I absolutely LOVE these Sizzix leaves and have wanted the die for ages but couldn't get it anywhere and have run out of my leaf supply sent by friends! I was so happy to get this on ebay this week and 24 hours after I won the auction,the die was at my door! Now you're going to see them on everything!

The little dog at the bottom of the card was made with Sculpey which I haven't used for years. I found a little mould on the lid of a kids' toy and used it. I got some strange looks last night when I asked my husband not to let me forget I had a dog in the oven!

One more thing....The border down the edge of the embossing was made from the cut off from a fence die cut and while I was fiddling with it I realised that there are actually 5 different things I can make with this die.......how sad am I?

See you soon with more of my new digi images.
Dont' forget...
SALE of unmounted clear stamps

I'm having a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Introducing Pip!

And now for something completely different!!
For those who have asked for some boy/teenage images, I thought I'd show you the first couple of digi images in this theme which go on sale from A Passion for Stamps today.
I have drawn a series of images of Pip and Pippa which I'll be adding to over the next while.
In this card I've used "Pip chillin' " showing Pip on his beanbag listening to his ipod.
The other new realease shows Pip sitting on a step with his little dog "Buddy"

I'm entering this card into Papertake Weekly as I've used their sketch

Please have a look at the other digi images on A Passion for Stamps and let me know what you think. Also feel free to contact me with suggestions of what you'd like to see me draw.

Dont' forget... SALE of unmounted clear stamps

I'm having a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Rose topiary

Hello again!
I'm showing you my "rose topiary" digi image this morning from A Passion for Stamps which is one of my new collection based on the flower theme. I think this one lends itself more to the vintage look so I've added some distressing, old paper and lace.
When I was actually drawing the image I had thought of adding a bow to the stem but left it out so you could add your own bow to give texture.
I've used Glossy Accents on the berries and flower pot (see close up pic)

I had Mothers Day in mind with the release of the floral images but in the next few days, you'll see some completely different images.

I'm entering thic card for the following challenges;
Allsorts....tag/label/ticket
Totally Papercrafts....Lots of Spots
A Spoonful of Sugar...distress inks,pearls and glitter

SALE of clear stamps

I've decided to have a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images on Monday.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Rose in Glass

2nd post of the day!!
This time I'm showing you my "rose in glass" digi image available as from today from
A Passion for Stamps.
I've coloured and cut our three of the images and lined them up on a "floating shelf" (a little of the day job coming through here!)
I've used some Glossy Accents as bubbles in the water and a little Stickles on the petals

I'm also entering
Papercutz...Get Well
Crazy4Challenges...the sketch
Pile it on..Get Well Soon
Stamp with Fun...stitching
Spohisticats...Embossing
Design Dollies..colour challenge..Orange,brown and white

SALE of unmounted clear stamps

I've decided to have a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images on Monday.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

Single rose digi image

Good morning.
Today sees the release of my new digi images!

They are now available to see and purchase from A PASSION FOR STAMPS

It has taken me longer than I thought to get it sorted but I hope you like them anyhow! I have focused mainly on flowers for the first lot because the floral stamps proved so popular! However I have various other themes on the "drawing board" which will follow soon, so please keep an eye on my blog.
I am delighted to introduce 2 new DT members whom I first "met" through Docrafts.
Alex's gallery caught my eye as soon as I joined Docrafts and,long before I started a gallery of my own,I was signing in just to see her latest creations. Not only does she make wonderful cards but also some amazing boxes and containers.
Elaine has a unique style of card making which is instantly recognizable in the best possible sense.Her cards usually have a strong, bold feel to them which makes them stand out. It's not the first time I've been scanning the Docrafts gallery and knew right away that Elaine had just posted a card!
I feel very honoured to have both of these ladies on my design team and I'm looking forward to seeing what they both do with the images!
Alex and Elaine will be joining Christine who has already been making the most amazing cards with my stamps and has a fantastic knack for entering a record number of challenges at one time. I don't know how she manages to finish the cards so professionally and get the time to look around challenge blogs,too!!

Now, onto my card.
I've used the "single rose" image which I must confess I have coloured in numerous shades from pastel to bright but this one is an entry to the Creative Inspirations challenge where this week's theme is "Sepia"
I have followed the beautiful sketch from Stampin for the Weekend and used my Victoria embossing folder so it is eligible for the Sophisticat challenge

Please have a look at A Passion for Stamps where you'll find a slideshow of the cards made by the DT
and also.... A HALF PRICE SALE of the clear stamps in the sidebar!!

A little preview..

I just couldn't resist using one of the new digis I'm releasing on Monday to enter a few challenges as our car has gone to have some repairs and I'm at home today. It doesn't happen often so I wanted to make the most of it!
This image (along with others)will be available to buy from A Passion for Stamps from Monday so please have a look back then.

I've used the sketch from Everybody Art and also entered the following challenges;
DareU2DigiStamp.....punches
Crazy4challenges....Red
Daring Cardmakers...Have a heart
Allsorts....3,2,1 (3 pieces gingham paper,2 buttons,1 image)
Crafty Creations...stitching (faux and raffia)
CraftyCatz..buttons and bows
Totally Papercrafts...buttons and bows
Passion for Promarkers...buttons and bows
Creative Card Crew ...Get Well Soon
Pile it On...flowers
Papertake...gingham or check

Well, I hope you like it, for once I'm quite pleased myself.
Don't forget to check back on Monday to see what my new DT have come up with!!

SALE of unmounted clear stamps
I've decided to have a sale of my polymer clear unmounted stamps to coincide with the launch of my new digi images on Monday.
The clear stamps are all HALF PRICE and the sale prices are marked beside them in the sidebar.

DIGI RELEASE on the way!!

Hello!
I've been very busy getting together some wonderful card makers to design for A Passion for Stamps new digi release.I'll keep you in suspense a little bit longer but hopefully we will have it all together and have the digi release on Monday Feb 22nd.
Please keep an eye for the DT members and their cards using the new digi images....

Some input please...!
I have various themes in mind (and in progress) but I'd love you to leave me a little comment and let me know what type of digi images you'd like to see me come up with. Ruth x

Crafty Calendar Challenges time again!

It's that time again....the first Friday of the month and time for another Crafty Calendar Challenge! This time the theme is Love and friendship with the added option of hearts.
I'm sponsoring the challenge this month and the prize is two of my stamps which you can see above,so have a look and upload a card !
Now with Valentines Day coming up soon I really had to make a card for my husband.
I've used two of the stamps from my own range (Jonny and Andrea) along with Papermania Blueberry Hill paper.
I've also entered this card for the following challenges..
Corrosive challenges....All you need is love
C.R.A.F.T challenges...love/Valentines
Sophisticats..Love
Secret Crafter...hearts
Fussy and Fancy....hearts
Stamp,Scrap and Doodle...Open
Creative Card Crew...Valentines
Papertake ....Love Actually
Creative Inspirations....cream and pink
Stampin for the Weekend...Valentines
Stamp Something...love something
Pile it on ...no more winter colours
The Pink Elephant...all about pink

I'm working on getting some digi images ready at the moment so keep an eye on my blog!
See you soon, Ruth

Coming Soon..

Good morning! Here is another sneak peek at one of my drawings which is about to become available as a digi image...soon!
I've used "Puppies in a basket" to enter several challenges;
Mojo Monday..........the sketch
Basic Grey......Animals (papers/ Granola)
Cupcake.....four legged and furry
Totally Papercrafts....Friends
Everybody Art...Thank You
Passion for Promarkers...All creatures great and small
ABC.....N is for New (2 ribbon)

This image and others will be available soon from A Passion for Stamps

Allsorts DT call

I'm really busy at the moment but I'm working on getting some of my drawings made into digi images to sell from my blog and I thought I'd give you a peek at one of them...

I just couldn't resist having a go at this challenge.I'd really love to be on the DT for Allsorts challenge blog.

I drew the little cabinet,coloured it with Promarkers and decoupaged the drawer so that I could let some "beads" hang out.
I've added glossy accents to the lamp and vase and also some stickles to the tissue box just to make it glitter some more.

I've just had a look at all the other entries for this DT call and there are some beautiful cards but I wanted to try anyhow. I hope it catches someone's eye..?

Right, I'm off to bed now but I want to make another card tomorrow if I can.
Sleep tight! Ruth