It is with great excitement that I share this newest little release!!! Karen surprised me with some totally fun new spring stamps. These are over-the-top cute in my opinion and my day has been fun, fun, fun creating with them!
Being they just arrived on my doorstep yesterday and I didn't have the opportunity to create until today I am excited to share my first creation with you as I announce these new images. There are five new Itty Bitty's - just the perfect size for Inchies. Who can resist this cute little inch worm? 
The additional two images that have been added to the Spring Collection are the two I elected to use in today's creations. Stay tuned for the other new card idea tomorrow. They just make me feel all happy and cheerful - LOL! These remind me a little of Easter Eggs Ü So I selected colors that I like to use when my girls dye eggs with me. I love the bright colors and polka dots!
Using Palette Noir ink I stamped on watercolor paper with Dottie Bunny and then used my Lyra crayons to watercolor the image. This sketch idea was spurred on by a layout that Dave used in his book, Card Design, which you can find on page 58. I have turned to this book time and time again for some simple inspiration. Each time I find something different that I can use as inspiration for a new layout or idea. This time I used his idea of layering colored squares. His were more random, being the stamp design he used was more random. I love to look at something and see if there is a "twist" to what has been done and then develop a new idea from that inspiration.
Today's idea was the card sketch. I know there are myriads out there for you to select from, but if you give this one a try I would enjoy it if you would post a link in the comment section below - I would LOVE to see what you create!
The Kim Hughes sentiment "Somebunny Loves You" turned this little creation into something that you could even use for a valentine! I adore Kim's handwriting and wish I could write even half as beautiful as she does. It is with great excitement that I look forwards to seeing Kim come Friday when I head to CHA!
A couple of dew drops and a little Spica sparkle and the project is complete. This funky color block twist is a true eye-popper!
How adorable!! I love the fun colors as well!!
Posted by: Rose Ann | February 10, 2008 at 02:51 AM
Absolutely adorable!! Your work is always so inspiring and helpful. I had Dave's book on my Christmas List but didn't get it, now I can see that I really NEED it. TFS.
Posted by: Juanita | February 07, 2008 at 07:41 PM
Ellen, this bunny is just the cutest little guy I have ever seen and i love your card, the layout is awesome.
Posted by: Stacy | February 07, 2008 at 05:25 PM
oh my! these spotted bunnies are adorable!
Posted by: Debbie Fisher | February 07, 2008 at 11:27 AM
I just looked at some of the new stamps! I so gotta have the Organic Carrots!! Isn't is so cool that with stamping you NEVER run out of new stamps or ideas! LOL
Posted by: Lori Barnett | February 07, 2008 at 11:20 AM
Oh my goodness...these bunnies are just too cute! I may have to get a job......
Posted by: Linda C. | February 06, 2008 at 08:41 PM
OMGoodness, those bunnies are adorable, Ellen -- what a great Valentine -- love this layout!
Posted by: Sharon Harnist | February 06, 2008 at 06:24 PM
This is so cute! I really needed something to perk me up today and this was just the ticket! Thanks!
Posted by: Beth | February 06, 2008 at 05:50 PM