Saturday, July 2, 2011

My "Desert Island" Penny Black Stamps...

Hello, friends! 

A few posts back I mentioned the fact that I bought a bunch of new stamps at Two Peas in a Bucket and some were at great sale prices.  Well, one of the stamps I bought was an irresistable Penny Black stamp called "Cake Time" and I think this critter has just become one of my favorites!  I think if I were to be stranded on a desert island, I'd want this little fella with me!

So, as soon as it arrived I stamped this baby onto two separate cards, embossed in black, and painted with water color paints.  I added the Hero Arts Clouds backgound and two different birthday sentiments (Studio G and Hero Arts) and I think I have my next go-to birthday card design!  I may make these in bulk for all the kids' birthday parties we go to...perfect for boy or girl! 



I honestly don't have too many Penny Black stamps, but the ones I have are among my favorites.  I also have the Penny Black Arctic Bus stamp and I LOVE making Christmas thank you cards with it!  (This could be considered my "desert island" Christmas stamp, if you will!)  Here are two cards I made a while ago using these cute penguins...



Nothin' like Christmas in July!

Thanks for stopping by...have a great day!
Judy

9 comments:

  1. These are all so cute, Judy! I need to get more PB stamps! Love that last card with the penguins! The snowy sky and dotted hill look wonderful and your coloring is beautifully done!

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  2. Fab cards Judy, he sure is a cute hedgie especially if he brings the cake :)
    Jenny x

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  3. welcome to Penny Black Saturday Judy..we are so pleased you decided to join in the fun and I can see why that cute little fella is one of your favourites....gorgeous cards...we hope to see you often...hugs kath xxx

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  4. Hi, Judy! That little guy is so cute - I have to admit that I don't have any of PB's critters! I do have some of their brush stroke flowers from years back. Need to get some of their newer stamps, though. Any child would love these cards!

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  5. Judy I so love your eagerness to create winter cards in July. Lol. Wish I had that kind of mojo! So love Penny Black Stamps too, but don't have any. Wish I could get some here in Canada without having to order away. Love the texure on your cards and that first one is just adorable. Sorry that I haven't been commenting like I should, but I have not been well, but now starting go do better. So I am making my rounds on my friends blogs. Hope you and your family are doing well and that your having a great long weekend. Hugs.

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  6. Gorgeous, adorable cards.
    luv
    Debby

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  7. Fabulous set of cards Judy :) Love your watercolouring x
    Thanks for joining us at Penny Black Saturday x

    Jenny xx

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  8. Hi Judy, what adorable cards, I am so glad these little critters would be part of your desert Island selection!

    I have really enjoyed looking back through you blog posts today, and eagerly await the arrival of your baby birds! Than you so much for introducing yourself on Penny Circle over on flicker and sharing your blog with us.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment...I do appreciate it!
Judy