It's so exciting to be able to bring you some Stamp of the Month artwork along with my sister Rose Blossoms. You're going to love to see what every has made with "The Long Way Home". There are 15 stamps in this set for only $5. (with a $50 order)
If you came from Marg's beautiful blog you're on the right track. OR you may just be getting started. Either way - yippee. You're in for a creative adventure as you hop through all of the blogs.
Recently I was asked about my creative process. My first thought, "there's supposed to be a process?". Words like process and structure are scary to me because they indicate order. AND well, I'm not exactly orderly, EVER. As I started creating the layout I made for you today I looked through Pinterest and blogs for ideas. I wasn't inspired and it felt scary because I'm only scrapping one photo here people. I rarely do that.
Since there was nothing online I gathered the stamp set, a piece of cardstock and some scraps together in a pile. The pile looked like this ...
Here's what my "sketch" turned into.
This was a really great way to jump start my creativity literally using scraps on my desk! I will definitely try this again as a "process". The result make me happy.
Here are some closer looks at parts of this page.
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| Mixed font titles are fun. I used to do them on Studio J and now I'm trying to take the time to make them with paper. |
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| One of my favorite things to do with stamps is to make borders. In order to isolate this arrow stamp I took a scissors and cut the actual stamp in half. Yes, it's ok to do that. Then the stamp can be used three ways. |
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| In honor of my team leader Brenda Rose I made a cluster!!!!! For two of these shapes I used the back side of the stamp because I didn't want the words, just the shape. I love that road sign but there's no "road trip" on this page. |
Thank you for stopping to look. Please keep on hopping by traveling to Kim Hill's creative blog.
I saw a sneak peek and it looks like fun, as usual.
So graphic and striking! I love the photo of your process with the layered stamps as it really shows the bonus of our stamps being clear. Love this.
ReplyDeleteThis layout is fantastic and it was neat seeing your process for this particular layout. I have a hard time picturing things, so I have to lay stuff out as well (though, I've never laid my stamp images out like that - great idea I'll have to use on a future project!)
ReplyDeleteShelly this is terrific! I'll have to give the Shelly Process a try soon! And thanks for the reminder to use little stamps for custom borders AND the tip to use the back side of stamps if you just want the shape. Way to go!
ReplyDeleteI love that you shared about your creative process! Wow, this page is wonderful! I love that Magical is so very versatile and you rocked it. I love the cluster of stamped images and those borders, WOW!!!!
ReplyDeleteThis is a fantastic page, Shelly! Thanks for sharing about your creative process. Love your creativity with these stamps. The borders are fantastic!!! And your fonts are perfect. This is just such a fun and whimsical page! WELL DONE!!! :D
ReplyDeleteI love all of the deatails you included in this layout! It is so fun to look at! The paper choices are just perfect and those borders are awesome. Love everything about it!
ReplyDeleteOk. First. I love this post because you write like you talk and I hear your voice as I'm reading this. Second, your process is amazing and leaves you room to be "disorderly" (which I don't think you are). Third, love the story and all the great little tips you shared. Thanks for being your disorderly-self!
ReplyDeleteGreat layout! Love that you cut the stamp to use it three different ways!
ReplyDeleteOH MY GOSH! Not only is this layout amazing, but I love that you shared your creative process. I love that you not only shared this fun photo, but the story behind it. Beautiful!
ReplyDeleteThis is so creative and fun! Love your story of Barbara and also the steps you followed to create this adorable layout. Awesome work Shelly!
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