Polka Dot Pals Gemma Let’s Party – Coloring Scene

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Polka Dot Pals stamps are still available at Whimsy Stamps and this one is a perfect celebration scene! The digital stamp was printed in a soft light gray, creating a gentle foundation that allows the rest of the design to shine without feeling overwhelming. The overall color scheme of gray with a hint of purple adds just the right amount of sophistication and charm.

What I love most about this image is how versatile it is. And let’s talk about the balloons—because I absolutely adore them. They bring so much life and movement to the image, instantly giving it a celebratory feel. This is one of those images I keep coming back to; I’ve colored it several times, and each time it feels fresh and inspiring. No matter how often I work with it, the balloons always make me smile.

Pig with Butterfly

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This stamp is called “Pig with Butterfly.” I drew it by hand and turned it into a stamp, and I really loved how it came together. There was something simple and gentle about pairing the pig with a butterfly that just felt right.

I actually had a bit of a hard time deciding how pink to make the pig, and in the end I kept the coloring soft. Instead of fully coloring in the eyes, I made them smaller so it looks like the pig is slightly cross-eyed, staring at the butterfly. For the card, I kept the design clean and simple and used metal dies from Whimsy Stamps so the artwork could really stand out.

The sale ends tonight, so if this one’s been on your list, today’s the day to grab it.

Cow with Butterflies

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This piece is called “Cow with Butterflies.” I drew and colored it by hand and then turned it into a card. The paper instantly made me think of farming, canned foods, and early mornings milking cows, so it felt like the perfect match for this cow. Not that I’ve ever experienced early mornings like that! LOL The card was assembled using metal dies from Whimsy Stamps.

It also happens to be the very first image I’ve drawn this year, which makes it feel extra special to me. If you’ve been eyeing something or waiting for a good time to shop, this is it — the sale ends tonight. Come visit Sproatmeyer Stamps and checkout with your favorites.

Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium

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I’m still enjoyed the Edward’s Crochet Imaginarium book by Kerry Lord. Because of the flip pages, I can imagine all sorts of combinations of heads, arms and legs.

This sad little guy was started 3 years ago and has been shoved in the back corner until recently. Then I decided to finish him by adding arms and legs. Now he’s finished and can go to someone who can give him lots of loves!

Unicorn Rearing

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I had so much fun coloring my Unicorn Rearing stamp from Sproatmeyer Stamps! I wanted to create a truly magical feel, so I gave her rainbow sparkly hair and placed her among Celtic ruins, adding a touch of mystery and fantasy to the scene. I can’t wait to color this one again.

For the card design, I kept things simple with Whimsy Stamps metal dies, which framed the unicorn nicely without taking away from all the details.

I really love how this one turned out—it’s definitely one of my favorite projects recently! There’s something about the colors, the sparkle, and the magical vibe that just makes me smile every time I look at it.

Dog with Ball

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This image is Dog with Ball. I recently created this card using a dog image I drew and colored with Copic markers. The color pattern is inspired by my own dog, which made this project especially meaningful. After coloring, I kept the card design simple and used metal dies from Whimsy Stamp so the focus stayed on the image.

Looking at the finished card, I feel like I colored the dog a bit too dark. At the time it seemed fine, but with some distance, I think lighter shading would have given it a softer look. That’s part of the learning process, though, and I already know I want to color this image again.

If you’d like to try coloring it yourself, the dog image is available for purchase at my shop, Sproatmeyer Stamps.