I’m a little nervous, but I thought I’d share with you all my very first attempt at a digi stamp.
I have been taking a pencil drawing class and I decided to experiment with converting one of my still life drawings into pen and ink – and then into a digi stamp.
For my card with the stamp, I colored the image with Copic Markers and used the Fall Frolic Prism cardstock collection. The background is stamped with the Decorative Tile stamp in Versamark ink.
The image used in this card is 4.5″ wide. You can probably make it a little smaller if you need to, but too much smaller and the shaded areas will start to black out (because the original drawing was so big). You can download the image here.
I also have a larger (5″ wide) version with a “Happy Thanksgiving” sentiment included. You can download that image here.
I made the image from this original pencil sketch of a still life.
I even grew the little pumpkin myself – which might explain why it is so little. The pitcher came from my first ever visit to Ikea.
I then created an ink rendering of the sketch on vellum and scanned it into photoshop to manipulate the size. Whew – that was a lot of little dots, dashes and squiggles!
I’m sure there is an easier way – I hope I discover it soon!
I know it just a simple little digi stamp – but it represents a considerable chunk of my time to create it (about 22 hours all together – not including weeding the pumpkins and shopping at Ikea).
So I would REALLY appreciate it if you gave Paper Garden Projects credit if you decide to use it. And if you make something – please leave a comment. I’d love to see your creations.
I would also appreciate any feedback on how the image worked for you. I’m supplying it as a JPG, but eventually may be able to supply other file types (let me know what kind you need).
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What a great image!!!
Wow!! You are very talented! (and patient to redraw that image so many times!) Thanks for sharing your artistic talent!
This is so amazing, Cathy!! Awesome!
Beautiful and don’t be shy. You have a wonderful talent. Thank you for sharing it with us.
WOW! This is a terrific image — you did a great job! I think I may have just found my Thanksgiving image for this year. I’ve not “done” digital before, but this is GORGEOUS! Thank you!
ooooh, I like it! Will make a card with it and post it later on.
I thinks its great, I love it.
It’s beautiful. I might try to give it a go. But then again, my best laid plans…
How lovely, I hope we see more! I downloaded it….now to get time to colour it! I will have to let you know how it goes!
Wow! How generous of you to offer your gifted work to others. It’s gorgeous & your card is fab. Thanks for joining us at TPE this week.
Check out my blog to see my card made with this stamp!
This is a beautiful stamp! I’ll be sure to let you know when I use it!!! Thanks for sharing.
Wow super impressive. Thank you for playing in our Autumn themed challenge this week. Good luck in the draw for the prize from Wild Flower Kids rubber stamps.
Ann xxx
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Lovely card. The image really suits the colour combo.
Thanks for joining us at SFTW this week, Good Luck!
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OH this is gorgeous, Cathrine:O) That image is amazing, and thank you sooo much for the freebie:O) Love the colours and paper, and the sentiment is beautiful too.
Thank you for joining us at Stampin’ for the Weekend this week, good luck!
Nancy;O)
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This is amazing! This is how I do a lot of my Digi’s as well. If you find out an easier way I sure would like to know.
Also do you have an angel policy?
this is truly gorgeous! I am going to make soemthing with it today! I saw your offer over at SCS. this is my first introduction to your store and blog, but gosh, I’m just so very impressed.
will also get together DT info for you. please feel free to browse my blog if you would like.
your digi really is wonderful. you have nothing at all to be worried aobut!
You had nothing to be nervous about…it’s a gorgeous image!! So perfect for Fall!!
I love this image! So glad I found you!! Your drawing of the image is wonderful, and the card is gorgeous!!
Beautiful image! Kudos to you for the patience and the effort! It is wonderfully done!
Beautiful – I can’t wait to use it! Check out my blog at http://shestamps.blogspot.com/
This is incredible! SO original! WOWzers!
OMGosh! I saw this image on a card, but had no idea you had drawn it! WOW!!!! It is truly a work of art, Cathy! And thank you so much for sharing this gorgeous stamp with all of us for free. You’re the best!
I’ve been thinking of doing the same thing.I downloaded your drawing. I’ll e-mail you when I use it for a card.
Thanks for sharing and writeing about your first experience.
I look forward to see what you come up with next.
Roxx.T
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Thanks so much! I’m eager to try coloring your fall digi stamp! It’s a lovely composition, and made a beautiful card.
The image is very nice and the finished card is gorgeous! I really don’t even know what Digi stamping is. Just saw your blog and clicked. (I’m good at clicking) How do you increase or decrease the size?
Beautiful artwork! Your card is awesome. Love your talent. TFS!
What is a Digi stamp. I am new to all of this and love everything I see on your website. thank you
Your image is absolutely stunning!