Inspirations -Obsessions and Compulsions

Needless to say these are inspirations -- Some of these were from a rubber stamp show
and others are from a special shop that no longer exists .
It made me very sad , for just as I found it , within a short period of time
it closed it's doors .. They moved to that location and I think got
in over their heads -too sad , so much talent . They were one of the few in the
greater Atlanta , Ga area to have anything catering to paper , mixed media
artists with altered art , plus classes , supplies and as you see here
inspiration.
This first group was taken at a rubber stamp show --this is where the obsession
comes in , I never met a rubber stamp I didn't like and desperately need .
Not quite that bad , but i have - oops ,Hub < close your eyes about 500-
to 600 not including alphabets - the artist who so graciously lets you take photos -
is Patricia DiBona - she has a sight you can go to - a wonderful artist
when her studio was an hour away I went occasionally -- it was located in a great area
but had to go through the worst traffic to get there . now moved farther away and
near the -- did I say FAbulous - KrisHurst@blogspot.com- of banner fame and the cutest creations ever seen -- her blog showcases some , but the things she creates for shops
amazing .




These two are Patricia's - she does have adds in somerset now I think

This sweet vignette was taken three years ago at the shop

no longer in business -- notice the decorated bottles --

still a current fav of mine and others , and vintage pictures and

postcards are some of my favorite colectibles . I have some very sweet letters I found at an antique shop in Charleston . They were from a young girl to her Dad , around the time of

the civil war . Just to touch the paper , the quality of it , the beauty of the handwriting in one so young , transports me back to the charm and wonder that is Charleston .

Well blogger loved this so much we have it twice lol

this was in the cute shop . And of course I had to buy the heart -

Her touches were wonderful - there was lavender in the heart

and I have some stamps she designed herself that say

"Flutterby "- "Waiting heart "and "fairy dust "--in

beautiful script . Too Too sweet ! Now alas when i need a sentiment

i have to use the computer a lot . Only two stamp shops

left ,and none close at all, and a somewhat different than my vintage heart

. The best rubber stamp store - alas gone as well - was one an

hour away called "Angel Art" a very large store . with the latest stamps

from many designers -- Beautiful art stamps as well as fun bunnies , santas

snowmen etc . Words and sayings are my downfall . I love things that tell a story

When you choose a picture and the words and the elements are right , It tells a story,

paints a beautiful vision that can speak to your heart .

Archivers is also an hour away -- and is somewhat limited as to art stamps -

although -yikes - I am on a first name basis with the girls there lol . HUB are your eyes still

covered ? oops somehow deleted the last picture -- it was an altered MOna Lisa

she is kinda tricky -- ok will post later . Thanks for reading , and indulging me ,as this is

a long post . WEll going to one of two stamp shows that come each year here .

One of the biggest cities in the south and somewhat limited -- I am a tactile person like to see the size of the font so ordering online is not my fav -- do that with graphics tho -

Have a great day !!!-- Go tell a story -- let me know your blog -to see

your creations