Yikes! It's been since the end of November since I've shared something artsy with you. Two trips to London, the holidays, a trip to Orlando, a trip to Palm Springs, and a month of the awful crud has certainly turned the daily routine of life upside down and sideways. Trying to catch up is another saga. I saw this technique on one of Jennifer McGuire's videos and loved it. It requires a layered stamp set, a stamp positioner like the Misti, VersaMark ink and Perfect Pearls. Alt

HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY to all the women I know, even some "mom" dads. You're a mother, even if you haven't given birth to or adopted a child. It's the family, friends and paw'd loved ones that you nurture each and every day. I made this card for my granddaughter. She is enjoying her second year of motherhood and she's one of the most loving mommies I'm proud to say. To top off my joy, her little one is the spitting image and character that she was at two. Inked with Distress Ink

There is a new stamp line design, Pen and Ink, that a good friend directed me to find. I was to purchase 3 stamps for her while I was at this store; I loved them so much I had to buy a few for myself. Thanks, Gail! The artwork is by Josephine Kimberling, who resides in the Seattle area, and has an extensive background in art and design. She has created designs for Nordstrom and Hallmark according to her website. I'm so happy she is sharing her beautiful art with the stamping