The Maui Stamper

Happy May Day! It’s the first of the month, and that means I’ve got a new calendar to share. This month, I’m featuring one of the charming birds from the Best Birds set – it retires in June and while I’m sad to see it go, I’ve seen enough to know that there are new birdies in my future!

• Stamps: Best Birds, Colorful Seasons
• Color Palette: Whisper White, Memento Black, Flirty Flamingo, Pool Party, Crumb Cake, Soft Suede, Pineapple Punch
• Accessories: Stampin’ Blends, White Stampin’ Chalk marker, Aqua Painter, Big Shot, Birds and Blooms Thinlit Dies, Stampin’ Dimensionals

I used Stampin’ Blends to color the bird, and I’m experimenting with some new coloring techniques. One of the things I thought I’d heard was to use circular motions to blend the colors, but as I’ve explored more it seems that short, flicked strokes layered on top of each other give a smoother result. It’s still a work in progress.

However you choose to color, it’s a lot of fun to play with different combinations. I have a couple more birds on my craft desk waiting for projects.

And yes, I know this guy isn’t exactly on the branch. Call it artistic license.

Please stop by and see what Crystal and Cheryl have done for May. We all enjoy putting these calendars together for you each month. I have both the 2019 and 2020 calendars available in PDF form for the great price of $5 each. Message me if you’d like to purchase one or both!

And if you’re ready to add this charming little avian to your next, shop HERE.