Monday, August 16, 2010

Revisiting Izzy

I'm hoping to play with some older stamps and give them some love again. I have so many uninked stamps, or stamps that I wanted so badly when they were first released, and then stamped them only once after I got them. Or not at all...

Do you have those stamps, too? Please say "yes".

Izzy is one of those stamps. So I paid her a revisit and stamped and colored her. After cutting her out with the deckle Nestabilities die, I added grass to the bottom, using Kim's tutorial shown here. I also dabbed some Glossy Accents on her eyes and used an Aqua Lip pen to glaze her lips.

The challenge at All That Scraps is to use die cuts and I was glad to see Izzy in the ATS store so my card qualifies--and I made the deadline, too!

Thanks, always, for visiting! Can you believe it's already the middle of August?

Stamps: The Greeting Farm
Cardstock: Papertrey Ink
Patterned paper: Papertrey Ink
Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black, Antique Linen distress ink
Other: Copics, Nestabilities, seam binding, paper roses, pop dots, 
Sharpie white poster paint pen, Glossy Accents, Aqua Lip pen

32 comments:

  1. Oh...Donna...She is Gorgeous!!!
    as always....amazing coloring!

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  2. Izzy is adorable, and as usual, you've brought her to life! Beautiful coloring, my friend!

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  3. Beautiful! Love the softer, nature inspired colors you used.

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  4. She is gorgeous, Donna! LOVE that soft coloring and that pretty shape of the card!

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  5. I have boatloads of neglected stamps, so don't feel bad. I'm surprised they don't call the rubber stamp equivalent of PETA and report me as an irresponsible owner! However, there is a redeeming satisfaction when one of those uninked beauties finally introduces ink to paper ;D

    This card is beautiful and how lucky for us that you decided to get her out and show her some love ;D

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  6. LOVE her D...she is amazingly cute!!!!

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  7. Love the colors on this cutie, Donna! Absolutely adorable!

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  8. Beautiful card Donna, I love Izzy, your colouring is perfect. I also have stamps I also have only inked once or twice, I must dig them out and have a play.
    Sallyx

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  9. Izzy is so beautiful! I am the same way, I'm really trying to break that habit of letting stamps sit there, I bet we own stamps we have totally forgotten about! You're always so inspiring!

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  10. Beautiful! Love how you made the grass! And, boy, do I ever have stamps (& digi images)that I HAD to have but haven't used. So sad, but, so fun! Have a wonderful day!

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  11. There is not enough time in the day for all of the stamps that I love and I feel such guilt sometimes... I am glad you got a chance to play with her again - you have made such a lovely card! :-)Traci

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  12. SO so cute! LOVE the soft greens & pinks (& the white dots!)

    HUGS!

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  13. LOVE Izzy! So cute the way you've colored her, Donna!

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  14. Gorgeous card Donna - glad I'm not the only one with a guilty stash of uninked stamps!!! Jo x

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  15. Oh I love her so much, this is a gorgeous card Donna! I have had this image for ages and it's never been inked. Now you have inspired me to get her out of the box, lol!

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  16. Beautiful card!! Adore the softness of it!

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  17. Adorable card Donna! Izzy is so cute and as always your colouring is amazing. I love that you added the touches of Glossy Accents and glaze from the Aqua Lip pen! I'm afraid I'm guilty of having neglected and unused stamps - I should follow your example and get them inky!

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  18. It's always awesome to have you join us for the ATS challenge, thank you!!
    I love this image, and YES, I too have not inked her and tons others!!LOL! Your card is just adorable and sweet as can be!!
    Hugs
    Jodi =)

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  19. Beautiful card, Donna! So glad you made the deadline, good luck!!

    Your coloring is absolutely amazing, love your grass!!

    Have a beautiful week!

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  20. This is so gorgeous, donna!
    Thank you so much for the thank you card! It's super cute!

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  21. just love your coloring on her, Donna!! beautiful card!! i'll have to dig her out and inker her up again! =) will email you today!! =)

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  22. Wow she is cute and love the colors and shape of the card. Very nicee really sweet.

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  23. Izzy is adorable, Donna! What a great idea to revisit your older stamps, they need love too! Love your card and thanks for playing along with the ATS challenge this week!

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  24. Yes, Yes, Yes! I definitely have uninked stamps and neglected stamps by the dozen :). Love your card, Izzy is cute and I like that you've accented her eyes and mouth. I can't believe August is nearly over esp as I don't feel like we've had much summer here in the UK. Can you believe I am wearing gloves right now??? I'm freezing, it's 15C right now.

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  25. Shes so cute Donna, love your coloring as usual. :) :) :)

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  26. What gorgeous Cards Donna!! Love them all.
    And I cant believe how fast this year is going!
    Kristy♥

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  27. Your cards are so pretty Donna! Wonderful colouring as always!

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  28. I also have neglected stamps. I have been pulling some out and using them. Izzy is adorable and I love your coloring.

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  29. Such a sweet image and love how you colored her on this card. That grass technique is cool.

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