"YOU MUST NOT LOOK"

The old man's warning appears to go unheeded, as the woman looks into the forbidden chamber.....

Stamps used:  woman, tree stump, and man all from Third Coast Stamps; small rocks from Stamp Me Tender, starburst from Comotion; trap door from Stampa Rosa; rock wall from Cherry Pie

Playtime at the Arbor

Stamps used:  mother and babe, stone steps, and viney shelter are all Third Coast Stamps; the tall spikes grass is Stampscapes; small grass is unknown

The Protector

Who is protecting who?  Is the knight protecting the lady from the dragon, or is the dragon protecting the lady from the enemy knight.  Maybe the lady is protecting the dragon!
Stamps used:  Damsel with Dragon, Knight (partial) are Third Coast stamps;  the pillar railing is from Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers; the brick wall is unknown.  Stamped piece is mounted on scrapbook paper with a rock wall print.

The Shepherds

I love this new stamp of the man and his dog with ears matching the hat flaps from Viva Las Vegastamps!  Other stamps include:  sheep and trees also from VLVS; tall grass from Stampscapes; moutain from Coronado Island Design Stamps; bush from 100 Proof Press.
Colored pencils were used on this piece.
Published in the Spring 2014 issue of RubberStampMadness.

Steampunk Swamp

Published in the Summer 2012 issue of RubberStampMadness.
Stamps used:  small flourish is Basic Gray; longer flourish is WeR Memory Keepers; rake is unknown; all other stamps are Viva Las Vegastamps

BEST SEAT IN THE HOUSE

Third Coast stamps used:  Southwest Scene and First Cup  

Coronado Island Stamp used:  extension of horizon

Colored with Copic markers and pencils

Taking the Cat for a Ride

sources for stamps:  broomstick rider is Third Coast; clouds are from Mostly Animals; cat is from unknown source

Bird Watcher

Fred's Dog Escapes

THE END OF THE JOURNEY

As the knights near the end of their journey, the lovely maiden also departs, her watchful presence never noted by those below.
The frame of this piece is a piece of  scroll scrapbook paper cut down to fit.

SHIPWRECKED STOWAWAY

Our heroine is not sure she is better off as a stowaway, or being cast onto an island with this sword wielding creature.

ON THE PALACE GROUNDS

The fairy princess goes for a ride.

I WANT A REAL HORSE!

GARDEN STROLL

man and woman: Inkadinkado; small plant: Stampscapes; all other stamps unknown;
Published in RubberStampMadness Spring 2011.

TENUOUS ALLIANCE

Will the offering she gives the beast be enough to persuade him to give her a ride?
Stamps used:  winged creature is Stampsmith; woman is Third Coast; pot is Stamp Affair; mountains are Stampscapes; brush/trees are Club Scrap; all other stamps unknown
Published in RubberStampMadness Summer 2010

PIONEER REQUIEM

This piece was done to honor the pioneer women who migrated West, sometimes losing loved ones on the way.  I wanted to show the mother kneeling at the little grave, baby blanket in hand.  The road behind her beckons her onward, to leave the little one behind.
published in "The RubberStampMadness Album of Scenic Art"

PICNIC TIME

Stamps used:  town and hills:  Aladine Atelier; grass and purple flowers: Judikins; all other stamps unknown

KITTENS!

These little girls remind me of my mother and her sister at that age.  My mom, Marjorie, had beautiful red hair, and her sister Helen had dark straight hair worn in the style shown.
Published in "The RubberStampMadness Album of Scenic Art"

NO HUMANS ALLOWED

Stamps used:  Lifeguard cat: Stampsations; swimming dog: My Heart Stamps for You; dunes: Art Impressions; sand bucket and shovel: Stamp Towne Ladies; Cat with Snorkel: Rubber Baby Buggy Bumpers; water line: Third Coast; wave: 100 Proof Press;  all other stamps unknown;
published in the July/August 2008 issue of RubberStampMadness

ARABIAN DESERT