AAAAHHHHHHHHH! I'm so totally excited to share happy news today and show you what I've been up to! I'm the guest designer on the Penny Black Blog today! OMG. I can't stand it! I got an email from Jenyfur a couple of months ago asking me if I would like to be a guest designer…and I had to think about it for exactly three seconds before I said yes! Most of my very first stamps were Penny Black stamps – 18 years ago! I have loved their company ever since. I am so flattered and feel very lucky to be a part of the fun today. I made five cards in all…so there are a lot of pictures to share today! Maybe you will pop over to the PB BLOG and check it out?!
The first card is made using one of my favorite techniques – Watercolor with Brushstrokes stamps. You color directly onto the stamp with your Marvy Markers, mist with water, and then stamp on watercolor paper. I think I must have taught this class a hundred times at my local stamp store. I have all my brushstrokes stamps still. This is a classic, timeless technique that never disappoints. The stamp is just gorgeous, don'tcha think?
This second card is my vintage-y take on Penny Black. I added lots of crunchy snow to the finished product and used very traditional colors and and distressed edges.
Now, if you're making Penny Black cards…you know you have to include some hedgies! This card is fun and playful. Love this image. I colored it with my Copics and then added glossy accents to the lights to make them shiny.
And, here's Mimi! I went with a super bright and funky color scheme for this one! Gave her some rosy cheeks and a pretty pink hat! How can you not smile at that stamp?
Finally, this happy snowman makes his appearance on an easel card! I really like using light blue with bright red and it really works for snow people. The icy blue makes it feel cold and the red is just so happy. I colored him with my Copics and then smothered him in ultra fine glitter to make him shimmery.
If you made it this far…thank you! Hahaha. I know it's a lot of cards for one day! I had the very best time making them all! I hope you have a fabbie day and a great weekend! See you soon!
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19 responses to “I’m the guest designer for Penny Black today!”
SUPER cards wanda love them all the second one with the Holly is my fav I think..hard to choose…loved your photo and story on the Penny Black blog!
These are so fun. I love how each card has such a different look to it. Very clever. Enjoy your penny black glory day!
BIG Congrats on your guest designer spot Wanda! Beautiful card showcasing the PB stamps! My fav is the snowman easel card…so adorable!
Have a great weekend!
Yay, yay, yay!!! What a fabulous post, Wanda! Such a treat for us all to see so many gorgeous creations from you in one day! I am so, so proud of you, my friend! Guesting for Penny Black is such an honor! You did an absolutely amazing job! I’m going to go back and look at everything again! 🙂
YAY, Wanda!! So pleased for you! LOVE all your cards today, but #2 with the snowy holly is my fave by a hair. I see you are still using our fave ginghams, too – BIG smiles!
LOVE THEM!! And congrats on the honor!! Yep – 18+ years of Penny Black, and of course, being the old lady that I am, my fav is the poinsettia . .. LOVE that technique and like you, have used it a zillion times! Thanks for sharing all these woonderful cards! I will pop on over to Penny to check them out there, too! Hugs!
Such beautiful cards Wanda thanks for creating so many to inspire us. Big congrats on your feature today you certainly rocked it. I hope you will be back to visit soon. 🙂 LOVE your blog too packed so full of creative and beautiful cards.
Wanda what a treat to have you share your wonderfully creative cards on the Penny Black blog today. I enjoyed reading about you and seeing the gorgeous variety of cards you created. I enjoyed looking though your blog as well and appreciate all the wonderful photos and terrific projects.
All the cards you made for the Penny Black blog are wonderful. Your 1st card Holiday Cheer is stunning.
Have a great weekend.
I check to Penny Black blog every morning and was so pleased to see you there–congrats! I’ve added your blog to my I-Mac’s top sites so I can follow along with your great ideas. I really loved the card you made earlier in the week.
Woo Hoo!!! I have been waiting for this day. I just knew it would be coming soon! Congrats, my friend! You are simply fabulous and I am so happy for you! Fantastic cards! I love Mimi and you card is just too cute! Have a super weekend!
Hugs,
GG
Yay for you! I loved every one of your cards 🙂
Congrats on your guest designer gig- you totally rocked it!
Woot Woot!!!!! I am going to require an autograph! You go my friend. xo
Congrats!! A job well done!
CONGRATULATIONS! I’m so HAPPY for you Wanda! These cards are so pretty and oh, so SWEET! Enjoy! 😀
Wanda, congrats!!! These are some fantastic cards, all so unique!!! Love the first one and being a snowman lover the last one stole my heart :). As always your coloring, attention to detail, and photography is stunning! Have a wonderful Christmas!!!!
Wanda, first congratulations on being the guest designer! Incredible, all your cards are fantastic as always. Thank you so much for the inspiration.
Congrats to you, Wanda on the DT for the awesome Penny Black stamps!! Love all your fun cards. I’m a big fan of Mimi!! Let you some “sugah” on the other blog!