Same, Same but different

"Same, same but different". Anyone who has been to Thailand will have heard this saying. For example you go to buy a certain shirt, they will offer you 2 the same colour but different pattern, thus the saying, Same, same but different. Well I've caught on to this and done 2 cards, the layout is the same but the colour is different.

The image I have chosen is from a great company called Stampavie, they have the most adorable range of stamps. These cards have been made for their SAV #08 'in the Garden' challenge. Click on the link for more info.

This 1st card is done in some old Stampin up designer papers and using their Cameo coral cardstock

The 2nd card is done with the Stampin up Bashful blue series of papers. Both cards are stamped with SU Basic Grey inkpad.

As you can see the layout is the same, the colours are different, the embellishments are slightly different but basically it's the same card.

These are 2 cards are very good examples for those of you who have a limited range of stamps. By simply choosing good colouring mediums you can alter the look of your image.
Once Upon a time I read a quote (i wish I knew where it was) "when your colouring mediums out number your stamps you are on the right track."
For those of you who just love to colour like me, you really don't need that many stamps. Because every time you change the colour you get a completely new look.

Until Next time
Inking of you all
Michelle

Stampavie Stamps

Stampavie is currently looking for a new Design Team member and I thought why not try out and put my name in the hat. The line of stamps are very cute, great for colouring, but the different artists have very different styles. Here I have pictured 2 of the artists, Sarah Kay and Rachel Anne Miller
Isn't this little girl just beautiful, This stamp is called Picnic of Daisies. I created this card with a very country feel to it. I have coloured this card in using Prismacolor Pencils on Confetti Cream cardstock the designer paper is from Crate Paper

Next we have 2 cards of Lily and Milo, This stamp looks quite different in the 2 colour schemes. I had lots of fun working on these cards. This time I coloured using watercolor crayons. They make colouring quick and easy. They are fabulous to use.

Stampavie stamps and Lyra watercolor crayons are now available in Australia from Heavenscent Crafts in Melbourne, you will find the website HERE

Until next time

Inking of you all

Michelle

Sweet Sarah Kay

Thought I would make a card using this gorgeous Sarah Kay image from Stampavie. It is called 'Picnic of Daisies'. This is just one of the sweetest cards I have ever made. Firstly I stamped the image on cream confetti cardstock and coloured using prismacolor pencils. The pencils I chose to colour were inspired by the designer paper from Crate Paper. I thought this DP gave the card a very rustic, country feel.
Before layering the card together I ran a piece of river rock cardstock through the cuttlebug using the 'swiss dots' folder. Next I sponged some 'Vintage Photo' Distress Ink around the edge of each piece of paper and cardstock.
Lastly I layered it all together with the perfect piece of ribbon from my ribbon stash. The base card is also made using River Rock cardstock.

In Australia,Stampavie stamps are available from Heavenscent Crafts.

Until Next Time
Inking of you All
Michelle

Rachel Anne Miller stamp

Here is a stamp sent to me from Deb at Heaven Scent Crafts. It is from Stampavie and is designed by Rachel Anne Miller. She has a whole range just like this adorable image. I have done it in 2 different colour themes and I think each one looks completely different. This first image (top) has been layered using Designer Papers from Euphoria by Basic Grey. I have coloured in both images using Prismacolor Pencils.
This card is embellished with flowers
that have been set with
eyelets, just to be a little different



This bottom card is done in Earthy tones and the designer paper is unknown. It's amazing how much different the card looks by accenting the image in a circle.

Until Next time
Inking of you All
Michelle