Yeeha! This happy little donkey is Donkey Sheriff and is available now in the shop. I couldn’t decide if I wanted to color the hanker chef blue with paisleys or go for a traditional red – of course you can see I went with the red. I colored the background with a warmer climate in mind and imagine him prancing down the path from town to town. But I think she is adventurous and would enjoy any climate! I hope this has inspired you and thanks for stopping by.

Here’s another new stamp in the shop called Duck Luau – I colored it after the Hawaiian goose, the nēnē. Technically this is a goose but can be colored up as any duck or bird. For the scene, I set her upon the beach with palm trees and gentle waves. I love the water, sky and shore side of the scene but not so much the trees and beach side. However, I learned a few things that I can do better next time so that’s how the process works. Happy luau!

I have drawn another pig and it is now available at Sproatmeyer Stamps – this is Pig Grooving! This little piggy found an iPod out in the field and couldn’t resist grooving to some new tunes. I drew the music bars all around to give it a sense that the pig is all encompassed in the music. I think she’s adorable and so happy!

The card was created with a simple layout using metal die frames. One of these days I’ll diversify but at the moment, I’m focusing on the coloring rather than card making. Do you think it detracts from the creativity?

I love goats and their playful energy and curious personalities. Especially baby goats which always makes me smile. This stamp is Happy Belated Goat and I added some balloons to give it a festive feel. It will be a good one to have on hand for a belated celebrations – because we all need one once in a while. But without a sentiment, I can pull it out for any occasion too!

I especially like the colors on this card. They’re bright without being overwhelming, and they really bring the design to life. Altogether, it’s a cheerful, lighthearted piece that feels joyful and a little quirky—just like goats themselves.

I used metal dies from Whimsy Stamps to create this card. Oh… and new stamps will be released soon at Sproatmeyer Stamps so keep an eye out for that to happen.

I’ve been spending some time lately playing with a new image I drew using the Skunk with Daffodil stamp from Sproatmeyer Stamps, and it has quickly become one of my favorites. There’s something so charming about a skunk paired with a bright spring flower. It feels a little whimsical and a little unexpected, which is exactly the kind of contrast I love to explore in my artwork.

This image was a joy to color and a great reminder of how much personality can come from a simple palette and a playful design. Sometimes sticking to just a few colors makes the finished piece feel more intentional and cohesive. As for me, my favorite colors tend to be teal, forest green, and soft gray, especially when they’re paired with strong black-and-white elements. What are your favorite colors?

Metal dies from Whimsy Stamps was used to create the card. At Sproatmeyer Stamps, add all three skunks to your cart and get Skunk Love for free! The third skunk is Sky Skunk.

These little Love Birds couldn’t help but steal my heart today. I colored them in classic Valentine hues—soft pinks, warm reds, and sweet touches of romance—then added a trailing green vine to give the whole scene a fresh pop of life. Something about that extra green makes the love feel like it’s growing.

This project features the Love Birds from Sproatmeyer Stamps paired with metal dies from Whimsy Stamps, and they were such a joy to work with. Do you prefer sticking to traditional Valentine colors, or do you like adding unexpected pops of color to your projects?