obsession:stamps

So how happy was I that Studio Calico now includes an exclusive stamp in their fabulous kits? Very. Saying I'm obsessed with rubber stamps is an understatement. I was a stamper before I started scrapping. The photo above is just a fraction of what I own. These are my favorites. The ones I keep close by for that hand-stamped detail my page is begging for.

These are my very favorite ink pads. Like stamps, I have a lot but these have won me over for various reasons. Here's a list if you're curious:
Nick Bantock's Van Dyke Brown-the ultimate brown/sepia
Versafine Onyx Black-when you want the most even, black stamp impression
Memories Black-this one's like a polariod picture...you never know how it's going to come out. the impression is uneven and dull but I like it for certain techniques.
Versamark Watermark-when I'm feeling wild and want to emboss.
Memories Midnight Blue-this went great with the July kit.
Adirondack Lettuce & Espresso
StampFrancisco Scarlet RedThis is my pathetic temporary storage for the Studio Calico stamps. This is no way to keep these beauties so I decided to do up a little project to store clear acrylic stamps. Here's a little peek.....
I'll put up the full version along with some other ideas on Tuesday. Stay tuned for my rubber stamp dedication week!

Hope to see you all on the mb's tonight. Yes, it's premiere night. So dig up that photo of you with your mate, friend or whoever for Joy's avatar theme and prepare yourself for the over all goodness of premiere night at SC!

And, for added fun, update your birthday on your profile page, then leave a comment here for a chance to win this RAK from Making Memories! Winner will be randomly chosen tomorrow night.

Enjoy your Sunday,
Tina