What a fun week I've had . . . aside from still recovering from bronchitis/upper respiratory infection and consequently strained neck muscles from all the coughing I've been doing over the last two weeks -- ugh! A stiff neck makes it hard to do much stamping or creating but I had a blast yesterday creating something I'll share with you later this morning. (Read: I'm still finishing and photographing!).
But a few weeks ago, Ellen Hutson & Karen Lockhart approached me, wondering if I'd like to join their team of multi-talented women. Well, of course! I've admired Karen's beautifully drawn rubber stamps for quite some time, since they are all line images which are perfect for coloring (my favorite thing to do as a rubber stamp artist) and they are all so elegant! You'll want to visit her website (linked above) and check out all the coloring tutorials and card samples she shares there.
I've been a customer of Ellen's since she opened her online store, where she is the exclusive online retailer for Lockhart stamps and carries fabulous, innovative new products, tools & embellishments. She's usually the first to either discover and provide to you unusual products that no one else carries or is the creative mind behind helping to develop new ideas such as the Spellbinder Nestabilities embossing dies which we've all come to love and have knocked the socks off the scalloped retail punch & die cut industry!
Ellen's store customer service is the best around, and now you can read more about the women who help her out each day HERE. To find out more about Ellen's other associates I've joined, check out THIS post. I've known them all for several years and it's quite and honor for me to join them!
The fun, new project idea I mentioned yesterday is called Inchies -- have you heard of them? If not, you can read a little more about them HERE on Ellen Hutson's blog. They are somewhat akin to ATC (Artist Trading Cards) but with a smaller canvas to work with -- just 1 square inch!
I'll be back a little later to share my Inchie project with you! And don't forget about Ellen's online store sale that started today -- everything is 15% off! Just enter the code CELEBRATE upon checkout and your shopping cart will then reflect your discount!
Congrats, Friend! Another testament to your wonderful work.I just read about it on Ellen's blog. She's got a fantastic team lined up.
Posted by: Sue B | November 30, 2007 at 08:42 AM
Sharon, You are going to be a wonderful addition to Ellen's team. I couldn't be happier for you, sweet friend. Of course, I know this is going to end up costing me lots of money...lol. Celebrating with you! and, many congratulations!!
Posted by: Lori Craig | November 30, 2007 at 08:46 AM
Oh, Sharon . . . What terrific news! You're so talented and I look forward to seeing what you come up with with Karen's gorgeous artwork! Many congratulations & warm hugs!
Posted by: jenn | November 30, 2007 at 08:56 AM
I read it early this morning as I was placing my order in Ellen's store! Congratulations, they made some wise choices - and thanks to your cute cupcake card with the liquid pearls and bling - I will be able to CASE it soon! I LOVE THAT CARD (not sure if I posted when I saw it though) Hope you get to feelin' better soon! Look forward to seeing your Inchie projects!
Posted by: Donna Baker | November 30, 2007 at 11:10 AM
I read about those inchies on Ellen's blog earlier! Can't wait to see what you've come up with! I'm sure it will be stunning!!!
Posted by: Misti | November 30, 2007 at 11:24 AM
Congratulations! They are blessed to have you!!
Posted by: Angel W. | November 30, 2007 at 12:06 PM
Welcome, Sharon! :D
Posted by: trudee | November 30, 2007 at 08:54 PM
What wonderful news Sharon! Congratulations. I will be watching closely...and shopping some more too I'm sure!
Posted by: Colleen | December 02, 2007 at 11:28 AM