February's Featured Stamps, Card #1

It's the first Monday of a new month, and that means it's time to make a new selection from among my many stamps and bring them out for a weekly spin.  Last month I used a set that was new to me.  This month I've chosen, not a set, but a collection of stamps I've had for years -- almost all the way back to when I first started stamping.  Since February is Valentine month, I thought it would be fun to bring out these Running Rhino designs which were sold years ago by Uptown Rubber Stamps. 

I absolutely love these stamps!  I know it's not the usual sort of thing you see me using, but I've got plenty of this kind of stamp in my stash and I aim to use them.  I simply cannot seem to settle down to one stye or another, and I don't imagine it's necessary, anyway.  Stamping is all about fun and self expression, and I believe with Running Rhino it's going to be a great month.

You can't find these stamps anymore.  You can find Running Rhino posters, and a scant few items featuring Running Rhino art, but no stamps, tsk, tsk.  I colored the image with Copics, staying close the colors on the stamp label.  It was easier having the colors already decided, and these earthy, rich colors are immensely appealing to me.  The mats were cut free-hand, roughly following the lines of the image.  I glued the white and Curry mats together before I embossed them in the Cuttlebug.  I stamped the image a second time and colored just the heart, cut it out and popped it up on foam mounting tape.

I've got to run now, before too much more time gets away from me.  I'll be back tomorrow with Ruby Tuesday.  Hope to see you then!  Have a great day!

Stamps:  Running Rhino Nature Heart for Uptown Rubber Stamps, Stampin' Up! Holidays & Wishes (sentiment)  Paper:  PTI Pure Poppy, SU! Crushed Curry, Flourishes Classic White, retired SU! designer paper  Ink:  Memento Tuxedo Black, Chocolate Chip, Copics for coloring  Accessories:  Ribbon, rhinestones, Cuttlebug Swiss Dot embossing folder, Scotch brand foam mounting tape

Comments

[SueB]

What a very fun and COLORFUL card. That image must be great to color. Look forward to more from you.

[Broni]

Wow, Leslie! What a drop-dead gorgeous piece of art!! I LOVE it! I'm sorry to hear that stamp is no longer available though!

[tracy harp]

Love the vibrant colors, this color just screams JOYFUL!!

[Rob]

Hi Leslie,

I have this stamp from years back too, you have given it new life with your gorgeous colouring, I am about to go look for it and give it another inking too. Thanks.

Rob in Australia

[Stephanie P.]

What a beautiful image, you've brought this stamp to life with your Copic coloring! I really love how you hand cut the mats; it makes the card more whimsical. I'm really enjoying your parade of little used stamps. Thanks for sharing!

[Conniecrafter]

very neat image, great coloring, kind of has that country feel

[Rose Ann]

Oh..what fun this is, Leslie!! Yes, it's different than we usually see, but I'm loving it!! Wonderful images, and all....perfectly colored!!

[nancy littrell]

OMG leslie, this stamp brings back "Old" memories of our very, very early days of stamping. Love your bright and beautiful coloring and choice of BG designer papers. TFS

[Heather T]

Wow! The colours and colouring are gorgeous,so warm and pretty.

[Linda Bullard]

Wow! What an orgy of bold and bright coloring! You definitely had fun making this. Love it. Linda

[Cindy Cade]

I still have a few if these style stamps. Funny you should share it just now as I ran into one of them yesterday and was thinking I needed to dust it off. They are so versatile, use the entire stamp or bits and pieces on dominoes, inchies, clay, you name it. You would think someone else would do something similar wouldn't you?
btw, beautiful job and the heart certainly make a grand centerstage appearance.