Highdesert Stamper – Artistic Inkspirations

I belong to a group of lovely ladies (all stampers of course) who specialize in Oriental Art. The group is called “OSA”. It was founded by Lizzie Slothouber, but is currently run by a special lady Annette, commonly known as “Dragonlady”.. Not sure how she got that name, but she’s anything but a Dragon!! I love receiving the gorgeous cards created by all the wonderful artists in this group. So I found a lonely little fish stamp by Kodomo, laying in my “Oriental stamp box” on the side wall and decided to make a card using it and some of my Stampin UP papers and inks.  I also combined one of the little medalions from Circle Circus to accent the fish. I hope you enjoy my meager effort.

Fish by Kodomo, Inc

Stamps and supplies: Fish by Kodomo, Circle Circus (SU)

Cardstocks & Inks: Concord Crush,  Whisper white, Basic Gray; Concord crush Ink, Frost White shimmer paint; Crimper, 1 3/8 circle punch, 1 3/4 circle punch, 1/2″ circle punch, sponge daubers

Here are some samples of their artwork:  Stamp Artist Images

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Welcome to the Dusty Durango Path of the Royal Blog Tour. Ye are currently at Castle Number 12.

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First in the set is my card, using the Geisha, a chop with “intaglio” stamping, and some sponging. Enjoy

Dream Gardens

My second item is a little book called a “chopstick” book, since it is bound together with chopsticks.

My last item is a little matchbox. I used various techniques to make the stamped paper that wraps around the box. The drawer itself is made from some of the new designer paper, Thoroughly Modern, and the flower from the new sizzlit Floral Fusion.

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Clue #8:   Paper Snips are small thin-bladed scissors that provide expert cutting.

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Customers or Non-SU demos: please leave a comment on this post, telling me what you like about my projects. Be sure to include your name and email so I can find you when you win!! Also sign up to follow my blog >> it’s on the sidebar. The winner will receive a SU “Congratulations” stamp set, a chipboard book, a set of Dream Gardens cards, and some other really cool embellishments!! If you place an online order, you will receive your name in the drawing 1 time for each $5 ordered!! You also will receive a free tutorial for one of my Class Workshop sets with a $50 or more ONLINE order!!  See my “Specialty Classes” on my side bar for a list of the tutorials. I will select the  name of the winner on August 5th.

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