Okay, so yesterday I was just getting warmed up!! I took the easy way out by copying a card already out there. That's kind of like stretching before you exercise (or skateboard, I suppose)!
The next thing I did was just stamp the little guy a few different ways. I was trying to convey motion, and used the repetition technique in a variety of shapes and directions and I also just tried stamping and (without lifting) dragging the stamp across the cardstock. (The stamping & dragging is the top right sample; the other 3 are all variations on repetition.)
I know the colors of this are pretty blah!, but it did remind me of art classes again (or actually my days of space planning - I {heart} space planning; it was my favorite part of interior design - I know, I'm weird). So anyway, the days of art classes and space planning where you just try to work out an idea on scratch paper before you do the real thing. I actually recommend trying it - especially if you have a certain technique or stamp you want to just work with before you commit to anything.
I doubt I will make these into anything, but it did help me plan out some other cool cards. For those, you'll have to come back & visit again!!!
Now, I did do another totally different technique that I loved with my skateboard boyfriend. (I feel like me & this dude have a serious relationship at this point. At least for now, I am very committed to him, but he should watch out - later this week I think I am getting the snowboarder!!) But to see that other technique, you need to be receiving my newsletter!! I had a pretty cool tutorial video that showed how to do it today!!
Okay, I will also be demoing that same technique at a really cool two-day stamping & scrapping event later this month. My upline and I have joined forces and are hosting our first annual "Winter Wonderlude" on February 19-21. Although it's geared mostly toward Stampin' Up! Demonstrators, everyone is invited!! There will be make & takes, speakers, techniques, workshop wows, door prizes, swaps, and a few special guests (okay, one in particular - Stampin' Up!'s very own PAM MORGAN!!). And it's all taking place at my favorite hotel in the world - the Dolce Basking Ridge!! If you would like more info on this great event, check out the registration form here.
Okay, back to work!! I'll see you tomorrow!!
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OMGosh, sounds like you guys are going to have a blast! Love the motion you achieved with that stamp, very cool!
Posted by: Elisabeth | February 02, 2010 at 06:43 PM