I think there are two main things that excite me about stamping: playing with color and playing with layout and design. While I know that you can really study these things I've always just kind of gone by instinct with them. I'm actually jealous of one of my daughters who will be taking a college art class about color and design next month. She knows that I'm waiting eagerly to hear about it. In the meantime I'm keeping an eye on fellow blogger, Donelda, is making a series of design posts on her blog, Wiggy's World of Crafts, every Tuesday. She is showing some great examples about using space. Check out her blog!
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