So this past couple weeks I have felt like I couldn't think of anything!  I have also been trying to do too many things at once too.  So today I started to stop everything and make my self sketch!  Of course no ideas came to me, so I started to dig through books and magazines for inspiration!  I slowly began to sketch and came up with a couple designs.  They may not be the best but I think it is just what I needed.  I think if I can push myself to sketch everyday, I will begin to come up with some great designs!  I am ready to start inking and get back into my groove!  I have to remember there are so many things I can do here with my rubber stamp designs, I just need to focus and start setting small everyday goals to get stuff done!
Sometimes my head gets confused and cloudy and it brings me to a dead end!   I am hoping to stop all this confusion and start having fun again!  Because if you are not having fun with what you do why do it?  

Just wanted to let everyone know about a new Challenge that starts today called
RED, WHITE and BLUE!  Be sure to check the 2 Cute DT blog for info on how to enter and to win FREE STAMPS!  

So starting today I will be featuring articles, ideas and info from fun craft/rubber stamp magazines each week. This weekend I bought the July 2011 issue of Scrap and Stamp Arts and they are always looking for new cards submissions!   So I encourage you to submit our cards using 2 Cute Rubber Stamp Images!  How fun would it be to see your creations in a magazine!   I can't wait till one day when I open a magazine and see a 2 Cute Image used on a card or project!!
 
1.  The first catagory is "BIRDS"
    Birds can be found in variety of
    settings! Show us yours!
    due: July 20th

2.  The second catagory is "ALL OCCASIONS"
     Just because, birthday, holiday, thank you
     occasion, friendship, love.!
     due: August 2nd
     (these to be featured in Just Cards! Vol 24)

3.  The third catagory is "POP UP CARDS and 3D CARDS"
     Moves, spins, pulls or pops!
     due: Open ( can submit anytime)

Send to:
  Scrap and Stamp Arts
  "Attention (Insert theme or article querrie)
   2145 W. Sherman Blvd.
   Norton Shores, MI 49441
(An S.A.S.E. with proper postage must be included with EACH PROJECT for return of material)

So I was thinking it would be fun to rubber stamp on tote bags!  You can stamp images that relate to what you put in your tote or just stamp it with on of your favorite images.  So I decided to do a search on rubber stamped tote bags and found this cute picture above!  I found it on Bliss Weddings Market.com  Not only did they stamp a tote bag but also a brown paper bag!  I think it would be fun to stamp on brown paper bags even if you did just bring them to lunch! :)

So I think it is time for something new and fresh here at  2 Cute Rubber Stamps!  I am not sure exactly what I want to do but I know I just want to make some changes!  I am happy to take any suggestions or ideas!  So much to think about but I will keep you posted on new changes once they happen!

So I was thinking the other day, I could turn all of my 2 Cute Rubber Stamp Digital Stamps into fun mini magnets or pendants!  I found this picture and tutorial online on inkingaround blog, go check it out! All you need to do is take small or large clear glass gems you can buy at any craft store or the dollar store.  Then just resize each digital stamp, (or just use a rubber stamp) color on the computer or print and color then adhere them to the backs of the gems!  

I found this great article and lovely picture posted above in the June Issue of Craft 'n Things Magazine.  It shows you how you can use your rubber stamps to create cute one of a kind onesies!  I really love this idea for I think it would make a great gift to give to a new baby!  I could so see 2 Cute Rubber Stamps on Onesies couldn't you?  All you need to do is pick up some VersaCraft Ink and some fabric markers and a couple blank onesies and you are good to go!  I can't wait to give this craft a try!  I bet it would also make cute bibs!

I am making some changes on my website here so certain tabs may be under construction for a few days!  Glad tomorrow is Friday! :) 

Have you heard there is a new challenge going on here at 2 Cute Rubber Stamps?  Well just head on over the the DT blog and find out how you can win FREE STAMPS just by participating in the Spring Colors Challenge!  Oh and don't forget you can use any rubber stamp images you want, it doesn't have to be a 2 Cute Image!  so have fun and  start crafting!

So I have gotten a few emails this past week of customer creations using their 2 Cute Rubber Stamped images!  Here is a fun card that Marie made using the Butterfly Garden Digital Stamp Image!  I love the whimsical feel and colors of this card!