Cat Person, Dog Person by Judi Kauffman for The Queen’s Ink

As always, the first thing I do when I get new stamps is experiment on envelopes. Because they’re meant to be torn open and discarded, I never worry about precision and it gives me a chance to putter! But just because I go this route doesn’t mean you have to: Start with ATCs or stamp straight into an art journal or right onto card fronts. The worst thing that can happen is you waste a sheet of cardstock or two. The best thing? That’s easy...you’ve had a relaxing, fun time with a calorie-free activity that I find hard to beat!

Laurel Burch stamps from Stampendous are always available at The Queen’s Ink, but the full collection isn’t always there at the same time so I have a hint: Buy your favorites when you see them just in case they’re out of stock next time you are shopping! The row of cats (Cat Clan) was an instant favorite of mine. I get a kick out of adding a pink tongue, eye liner, and extra fancy whiskers (see photo below).

Not a cat person? Laurel Burch may be best known for her decorative felines, but she drew many amazing dogs as well. Her Dog Clan reminds me of rest time at the dog park, all the canines with their tongues out while they’re gathering energy for another run-and-tumble!

Oh, you ARE a cat person...Well then, back to the kitties! 

Coloring envelopes requires very few supplies and it’s a portable activity that’s just right for TV watching, time spent in waiting rooms or at the gate at the airport. Tuck some colored pencils, markers and pens into a baggie, along with the already stamped envelopes and you’re good to go.

SUPPLIES:

• Stamps - Laurel Burch: Cats, dogs, Kindred Spirits, Share Dreams, Hello There (Stampendous); Too Cute (Stampendous); You Got This and A Fun Time (RubberMoon)
• Other - Envelopes; Ink(s) in dark color(s) of choice; Colored pencils: Prismacolor; Opaque ink pens: Gelly Roll, Pen-touch Gold (Sakura of America); Markers: Pigma Micron Black (Sakura of America), ProMarkers (Winsor & Newton)