Well, I woke up yesterday to a new honor... I was picked to be the 'Featured Stamper' over at SCS! I had gotten an email a couple months ago, and kinda put it out of my mind and then there was a couple emails with congrats. I was chosen and now all the other talented stampers are 'casing' my cards!
I am also getting some new subscibers, so welcome!! Just a quick note, I don't get really wordy here and I usually don't say this in every post, but I do use only colored pencils and gamsol. If I ever do use something else, I will note that...but I have not strayed from my pencils.
Now, I know so many other bloggers are moving away from Christmas, I still have more to show you. I hope you don't mind ;) Here is Polly Packages from Stamping Bella.
I was frozen in horror when I realized I colored up all these Christmas images and didn't stamp out my newest Bellas...
Bella's birdhouse is pretty fantastic!...remember I told you I {heart} houses! I could not resist this when I was at Bella's house back in August. Sadly, another card that looks better in person! lol Last but not least..here is Stella. She is tangled in her Christmas lights and spreading some cheer! So, there is my Stamping Bella blowout. Hope you enjoyed the ride and I still have some Whiff of Joy's to show ya and Elzybells! Stay tuned, thanks for stopping by! paula.... Minty Wreath from Stamping Bella is next. I didn't like any dp I had to go with this image. I did layers of pinks, reds and dark purples and I couldn't let this beauty be out done by loud paper! Can I confide in you that I never make a well tri-fold card. I need to get onto a site and see how they are done for real. I added a Basic Grey snap to hold mine together.
Congratulations Paula - your work really is beautiful.
Posted by: Teresa | December 22, 2008 at 12:48 AM
Love all your fantastic Bella images...these are all so fun! You must have had a blast coloring all of these! They are just yummy!
A big CONGRATS on being named "Featured Stamper"...I can't think of anyone more deserving!
Have a great holiday, Paula!!
Posted by: Terri | December 22, 2008 at 07:18 AM
Gorgeous cards, AGAIN!!!
With love from Holland,
Renata
Posted by: Renata | December 22, 2008 at 08:26 AM
They are all beautiful!! I really love the wreath card, I don't think I know how to do a proper tri fold card either, haha.
Posted by: Jamie | December 22, 2008 at 10:42 AM
Your artwork leaves me speechless, Paula. I adore Polly and her red gingham ribbon contrasted against the vintage floral DP (similar to Waverly) and the other images and wreath are breathtaking. Love your Bazzill too! Merry Christmas, Paula.
Posted by: Gabriela Divine | December 22, 2008 at 10:43 AM
Awesome stuff girl...amazing coloring as usual!!!
Posted by: Jessie/knighrone | December 22, 2008 at 11:07 AM
Wow, all four cards are absolutely gorgeous!
I found the link to your blog through the Featured Stamper challenge on SCS and *had* to add you to my blog roll because your creations are such a feast for the eyes! I'll be back to visit again for sure. Love everything you've shared, and your coloring is incredible!
Cindy
(cindy_canada on SCS)
Posted by: Cindy Major | December 22, 2008 at 01:22 PM
Wow, what a beautiful cards. You colouring is fabulous. I love all the stitching on your cards!
Posted by: Monique | December 22, 2008 at 03:43 PM
Merry Christmas! I have never used gamsol. Could you possibly do a short tutorial on how you use it with your pencils? I would love to try it, but I'm not sure where to start.
Thanks!
Posted by: Chris Franks | December 22, 2008 at 08:04 PM
I am one of your new subscribers and I just want to say you do a wonderful job with your coloring, I haven't gone the way of copics either and it is so neat to see such beautiful work done with pencils, my fav is the bird house one, but love them all :)
Posted by: Conniecrafter | December 23, 2008 at 10:27 AM
Beautiful cards, and congratulations!
Posted by: Toni K | December 24, 2008 at 07:30 AM