Sorry--I know there are a lot of you out there like me--when you here of something new or not even new, but you hear about it--you need to go buy it. But I just had to share my new finds. The first one is this 7 Gypsies paper pad--
This is the Lille line, and of course there's a lot more Lille products that you can find at http://www.scrapbook.com/. I try very hard to stay away from this place. They have anything and everything under the sun. Once you're in there, it's hard to get out. So with the help of these papers, I made my rooster--
I wanted to change up my color palette, and these papers were perfect for it. I'm making all of these pieces for my upcoming summer shows, so I like to have a good variety of color to offer. And I also used Golden's soft molding paste for the flowers--
I wanted to make a fun colorful piece--and roosters are always very popular.
And the other new thing I've just discovered is from Christy Tomlinson's Scarlet Lime shop. She introduced these to us during her She-art class--these roller stamps--
There's a pretty good selection of these roller stamps at her shop that are interchangeable with the wheel. She said that it really isn't necessary to use the wheel--you can do it manually--but no, it's alot easier with the wheel. Anyway, these are my favorite new way of stamping on my surface--
This is the side of the canvas--I LOVE these stamps--you just roll it all the way down!
And here's the finished piece on another 6 x 18 canvas (I can't seem to stay away from these)
I really like how this turned out!
So I'm getting pretty busy in my art room now, but I am taking time for my class with Grittyjane. She's having us make portraits with charcoal. I've never used charcoal like this before, so it's a real learning experience for me. And the facial features are more on the realistic side. I've been practicing, and not crazy about the outcome, but I'm going to keep practicing until I feel more comfortable with doing the faces this way before I move on with the rest of the class. Thank goodness it's a work at your own pace class, cause I need a LOT of time.
And--hey--it was in the 70's yesterday--windy and rainy--but still the 70's! Today--highs in the 40's--back to reality : )
Hi Diane.....I love this roller stamps and love what you did to the canvas. It looks so good I am going to look for these....Thank you !
ReplyDeleteLove your rooster,he's so adorable and cheerful. Perfect for a kitchen! I love that roller stamp but I didnt get one yet but I'm thinking about it! I signed up for Janes class too.
ReplyDeleteLove the rooster painting, the colours are perfect!!
ReplyDeleteI am a roller stamp addict too, I bought one a short while ago and am now hooked, I can't imagine life without them now ;)
Micki x
Love the bright colors and the papers are fab! Can't wait to see what you come up with at gritty jane's class. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your rooster!! I bought one of those alphabet rollers also--but no handle! I have been thinking about taking Gritty Janes class--wasn't sure about the charcoal part of it, but I love her backgrounds and of course her paintings. Let me know what you think.
ReplyDeleteLove the papers and the rolling stamp!!!!Awesome goodies!!!!!:O)
ReplyDeleteLove the rooster Diane. I have always loved roosters and this one is fabulous. I adore the colors, the papers and the stamps...Love them. You really know how to put all these things together..♥♥♥
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Diane! I am loving red at the moment too, must be the warm weather influence finally! Thanks for the link and sharing soem awesome products!
ReplyDeleteGreat rooster and love those roller stamps. Have fun in jane's class. Can't wait to see what's next. Have a great week Diane.
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this new piece with this color pallet. Fabulous!!! I love that roller stamp too! Thanks for the links!
ReplyDeleteHi Diane!
ReplyDeleteThis turned out so wonderfully! I just love all the detail, there is so much for the eye to be drawn to!
So so creative and beautiful!
Smiles
Oh Diane-LOVE LOVE these roller stamps!! How amazingly cute are those! And I adore 7 gypsies...Your rooster and sun is amazing...so bright and cheery:)
ReplyDeleteyou are such a great resource for information. i know i can use that roller stamp.
ReplyDeletethat rooster is terrific!
Love the colors and that roller looks like fun. Did you load it with ink or paint?
ReplyDeleteGreat colours! And LOVING the roller stamp - must find one over here!
ReplyDeleteLove the rooster and those fantastic molding paste flowers!!
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Bet you're as busy as a bee getting pieces ready for the coming season, Diane. Love those new papers, and the roller stamps look like a lot of fun to use - fast and easy with great results. What's not to love?!? Can't wait to see more of your summer "wares"!!! Hugs, Terri xxoxo
ReplyDeleteChristy's shop is dangerous!! Seriously, I could spend a fortune! :) The roller stamp looks like a ton of fun & I hope we get to see some of your charcoal portraits. I would need time too. Good luck!!
ReplyDeleteLove your painting, Diane! and
ReplyDeletethat roller stamp looks like a lot of fun!
this piece is gorgeous, Diane!!! and the roller stamp is o cool!!
ReplyDeleteIt's good to have a moment to browse through your blog and see your work. it always makes me smile.
ReplyDeleteBlessings to you
T
Ok now I NEED a rolly stamp!
ReplyDeleteLoving the rooster and looking forward to seeing your Gritty Jane stuff too!
What fun pieces! And that roller stamp loving it she says while adding it to her wish list :-)
ReplyDeleteWhat an informative post! I love the roller stamps and will get over there soon to purchase one. All of your work is fascinating. Yes, roosters sell I'm sure and yours is delightful. I wish I would have taken the grityjane class. Maybe there is still time to enroll. I love challenges like that..spring though...gardens etc..sooo busy and I'm sure you are too getting ready for your shows.
ReplyDeleteHello Diane! The cards are beautiful. The rooster for me symbolize sunshine and morning like spring or summer in my country. I am amazed by the roller stamp too. It's my first time to see one.
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with 7Gypsies and that paper. I also love your rooster. :) Thanks so much for the inspiration!
ReplyDeleteMuch Love
Now that roller stamp looks very useful! I really like the way this piece turned out! Oh and I love all those papers, they are addictive!
ReplyDeleteOh wow, Diane, this is purely gorgeous! I love everything about it--WOW!
ReplyDeleteAnd that rolling stamp is amazing too and I love how you ran it up the side of the canvas...brilliant!
This is one totally beautiful and lively piece and the colors are spectacular too!!!
XO
love that rooster and so glad you used the papers..I am terrible I buy lovely papers and then just look at them and wont cut them up for years!
ReplyDeleteI can't wait to see some of your sketches, I hope you post some soon!
ReplyDeleteI love all what you made. The whole design and all details are amazing. Love the Golden's soft molding paste flowers, they are really eyecatchers.
ReplyDeleteFantastic work!
Wow! Love this piece & the paper & the roller stamp. I love seeing how you craete, Diane!
ReplyDeleteDiane,
ReplyDeleteI LOVE this! Wow, you are so awesome!! Just gorgeous!!
Wow! and I mean... Wow. This is just so fun!
ReplyDeleteThanks for showing the new "toys!" The papers look really great. I will need to get me one of those rollers soon. Very cool. I LOVE your new piece - it's so happy and sweet. Your rooster is fabulous. Theresa
ReplyDeleteHey D! The rooster is very cool! I wondered if you were gearing up for shows. GrittyJanes class is very tempting...looking forward to seeing your results:)
ReplyDeleteThat roller stamp looks fun! I love your new rooster project, it turned out fantastic and I love the color palate you've chosen for it. I am one of the many who love roosters too. I can't wait to see what else you have up your sleeve for your shows! ~Jaime
ReplyDeleteJust beautiful!!! Love all the colors - it really reminds me of something you would find in France - and thanks for the tip on the rolling stamps - I just inherited a few and now I have the inspiration to try them on the sides of a chunky canvas - brilliant! xoxoxo
ReplyDeleteI love to find inspiring things such as this! Looks like a lot of fun. :)x
ReplyDeleteLove, love, love that rooster !
ReplyDeleteI know I don't leave comments that often, but I do always check your blog out. ♥ You make wonderful and happy things Diane, I always feel bright when I've been snooping around here....xoxox
Love when you share supplies!! Not like I need anymore but hey you never know! lol Those papers look great and I am loving that rolling stamp! :)
ReplyDeleteHi Diane...The rooster painting is so beautiful!!! I love the vibrant colors. I would make anyone wake up and want to be in the kitchen--so cheerful! Also, thanks for all nice comments on my blog lately!
ReplyDeleteWowwww! I really love this piece too, the paper is gorgeous that is incorporated and I love your 3d flowers...really lovely!
ReplyDeleteYou asked about the printer...its an epson stylus p50...wasn't as expensive as I'd thought I would need to splash out and the quality is really great!:)x
wow 70's, I am not sure when we will even get to 55F.
ReplyDeleterolling stamps, now that looks wonderful, you are awesome the way you give so much attention to the sides. Lovely piece and great new colors.
I love this, way too cute! I have chickens in my kitchen, they're fun and cheerful. Somehow they make life sunny. Maybe that's why they crow when the sun comes up. :)
ReplyDeleteI love your whimsical, fun style. I really need to give collage a try one of these days, when I have two spare minutes to rub together.
So much fun stuff, so little time!
I am loving those Lille papers....and this rooster piece of art is gorgeous and should sell well I would think. ~The dimention of the flowers just lifts the whole piece. Gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteI love your rooster, too! Great color, and I really like what you did with the roller stamp. Great job!!!
ReplyDeleteI love that number roller stamp. I cant find it anywhere. Do you know the manufacturer?
ReplyDeleteThanks!