Thursday 25 June 2009

A Scene in the Garden

In the current Mini catalogue there's a very sweet set called 'Scene in the Garden'. I wasn't going to get it until nearer the autumn but I kept looking and I eventually caved. It's a '2 step' stamp set which means you can use the images to create a scene, which is what I've done on the following cards.I've used my Stamp-a-ma-jig to get the precise placement of each image. It's an invaluable tool and I really don't know how I ever managed without it - very clever and so easy to use. If you want to know what it looks like or how it works have a look on YouTube, you'll find some great tutorials over there. I like to add a small image on the inside of all my cards for an added touch. On these I did the wellies... aren't they cute! I've stamped onto watercolour paper using Stazon and then coloured with the Earth Elements Marker Pens and an aqua painter. Watercolouring is so easy - I love the fact it doesn't have to be perfect. I'm off on a day trip to Leeson House tomorrow with Jake and all the Reception children from school. The weather's forecast to be wet with thunder storms so I'm off to dig out MY wellies and rain coat now! I hope they've got it wrong.... See ya soon, Jo :) Recipe: Stamps - Scene in a Garden/Best Yet Earth Elements Marker Pens Holiday Treasures & ~Spiced Cider DSP Linen Thread Vintage Brads Chocolate Chip & Very Vanilla c/s

7 comments:

cardsandacuppa said...

Lovely cards, I have made one using this set this week!! Love the wellies inside too :0)
Hugs Sarah-Jane xx

Kate Lewis said...

Ooh Jo I love LOVE these - you've totally inspired me to get this set out again, love your scenes and colouring! Hope you don't get too wet today, have fun! Kate x

Yankee in England said...

I was just thinking about what I wanted to order for my Stampers 8 and thinking about this set. I guess it is a definet choice now. Great cards!

Unknown said...

Beautiful cards.

There's an award waiting for you on my blog if you care to accept x

Kim Dellow said...

Oh these are super cool. I love the images so unique. Kim

Monica Gale said...

Just gorgeous JO. M xx

Fleur said...

Hi, love your cards, saw this set & wondered if I should get it or not - Well I think you've helped me decide. I'm going to order it asap.
Love Fleur