Hi everyone! I made a card for my long-time friend's birthday. She likes to quilt and take naps, so I thought of this old-timey wood block stamp that's been in my collection longer than I can even remember. It's dated 1999 and that's probably about the time I got it. It's a Gary Patterson design for Stamps Happen (out of business). Love love love Gary Patterson's art, but if you can find the stamps these days it will cost an arm and a leg.
I know I'm dating myself, but I have to say it -- they just don't make 'em like this anymore. "They" do make other awesome stamps, however, so thank goodness for that. I would not want the art of stamping to fade away.
This is a 4 3/4" square card, one layer. Clean, but not exactly simple. The coloring took quite a while. I used Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol odorless mineral spirits. This coloring medium does not show through the cardstock (Neenah 110 lb).
Time for me to sign off now and get busy on many other things. Wishing you a happy day!
Stamps: Stamps Happen Cat Nap (1999 Gary Patterson), Your Next Stamp Whatnot Sentiments Eleven Paper: Neenah Classic Crest Super Smooth Solar White 110 lb Ink: Memento Tuxedo Black Coloring: Prismacolor pencils and Gamsol odorless mineral spirits
26 comments:
LOVE love love this absolutely fabulous stamp and brilliant colouring,love the sentiment too-I am off for a bone scan today!Great social life lol
Carol x
I can totally relate to this card my friend. It definitelty defines me these days! Love that stamp and as always your coloring is amazing! Well done!
LOVE this, what a fabulous stamp and card, surely to be loved and treasured! I might have a few of his stamps, hopefully I kept them in one of my purges!! The coloring is beautifully done, the cat reminds me of one of my FAT cats Violet lol!!
So cute. I've never heard of these stamps. Maybe have to do a Google search just to check them out. Coloring is so fabulous. Love the ginger kitty.
that's such a cute card and I love that saying. She should get a grin out of it. Have a great day
I am in awe of your coloring Leslie. Another work of art.
What a wonderful image, so much to see and yet it is really quite small, love your amazing colouring. Your friend will be very happy with this one. Sorry I have got myself behind with commenting, I can't seem to keep up with everything at the moment, but I have read the posts I missed and am sorry to hear you have done something to your back. I messed my back up back in the summer, but thankfully after 5 days of hobbling about it gradually got better. The key is to keep it moving, I have learnt that through bitter experience! Thanks for continuing to share your lovely creations xx
Adorable Cat Nap image so beautifully colored with pencils and gamsol, Leslie. Your friend will treasure her card:-) TFS Love and Hugs...Nancy...another beautiful day after a chilly wet Fall morning:-) Love this time of year! Speaking of this time of year..I know someone who is very soon to have a birthday:-) Wishing you a very special day, my friend.
OMG what a fun & fabulous stamp ... don't blame you for hanging on to it! Your coloring is fabulous (HEY my bed cover has patterns like this lol) This card is sure to bring a huge smile to your friends face! YOU GO GIRL ... thanks for sharing your amazing talent with us!! HUGS
Leslie this guy/gal looks mighty happy - and why not? with these nap-time dreams! What an adorable scene that you've put those extraordinary coloring skills of yours to!
Naps are not my thing but that doesn't keep me from loving this darling sentiment!
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Love this image, Leslie. And your colouring is fabulous (as always, my friend). Your friend is going to LOVE this card ... perfect for a quilter and the sentiment is going to make her laugh. What more could you ask from a card! I agree ... stamps like this are far and few between. It pays to hold on to old favourites. xx
What a fun image, Leslie! That cat looks sooo comfortable on the cozy quilt! A fantastic card that will bring a smile!
What a beautiful image and the details come to life with your coloring! I love how you match your cards to your friends interest, she will love this! The quilt looks comfy enough for me to jump in! I love the colors you chose.
Awwwwww...this is absolutely ADORABLE Leslie!! You have colored this little tabby and the colorful quilt so beautifully, and I totally LOVE the sentiment too!! Sweet, sweet card!! Hugs. :0)
Oh my gosh, Leslie…I love this sweet stamp with the dream bubble and all the details in the drawing!! What a fun card to receive and I am always in awe of your coloring skills no matter the medium. I hope you and your family, puppies included, , have a blessed day!!
OPMG that's so funny, fat cat having a nap :)
I remember Stamps Happen! They had great images! And this one was inspired by one of my own photos as I napped LOL Seriously, it's darling, and I love the cute sleepy dreams and tummy pouch. I miss my kitty so much! As always, your shading in every stripe, every posy, in the dreamy mice - they are all fantastic! Even the fishie lips are colored! It's darling in EVERY way. BTW, I have not forgotten your BD tomorrow - your card is still not addressed, but please know you've been on my mind, and I'll be celebrating you with a late card. hugs, de
Seems like the perfect card for your friend, for sure! And it DOES seem like it would take a long time to color - good things she's that special. LOL!
That is a great stamp, it looks just like our cat Opie, although he would be dreaming of chicken, that is his favorite :)
Great job on coloring the quilt too, the sentiment sounds perfect for your friend, I am sure she is going to appreciate all the love and work that went into this wonderful card!
haha how cool is this.... Cool project and love how you put your colours nicely together here... ♥
Oh my gosh I love this image and your coloring is just purrrfect. I can relate to this sentiment too. LOL!
I am in awe at your colouring Leslie and this little image is adorable! I confess that a nap is most definitely a happy hour for me!! Vicky x
What a great stamp! You are so lucky to have one. You did such a beautiful job coloring. Your cat looks like me when I decide to take a nap wrapped up in my pansy blanket! I think the sentiment is perfect as well! Happy weekend!
Lol this is as cute as can be!
How adorable is this? All the delicious details in that stamp! You're right they don't make them like this anymore. You're coloring is divine as usual.!
This caught my eye right away and then I saw it was Leslie's...well of course she has the good stamps. You are right...they just don't make them like they used to! But it is you that makes this stamp shine. Love the lay out too!!! ♥ Sue Kment
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