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Love is Love with Nathalie Kalbach and Friends



The Stampendous team is showcasing the fabulous stamps and stencils from Nathalie Kalbach this week, and some of Nathalie's friends have been joining us. There are 3 prize packaages up for grabs, and anyone can win! Visit the Stampendous Blog for full details.

I have been thinking a lot about the recent tragedy to the LGBT community in Orlando, and I decided to use Nathalie's Urban Scribble set for today's project.

I started off with the foam stamp (the blank side) and colored a rainbow on it using my Tombow Dual Brush markers. I sprayed the foam stamp with a little water to re-wet the colors, and get some nice splotches. I applied the stamp, then I went back with the detail stamp and inked it up with Tuxedo Black Memento ink. 

Then, using the stencil that comes in the Urban Scribble set, plus the Picasso tool, I stenciled some pixelated clouds in the background. I hand wrote "Love is Love."

I decided to not make this a card..but rather some wall art. I cut a big mat out of watercolor paper and sprayed a super-duper rainbow all over it with Dylusions sprays. I originally intended to go more mixed media with this project, but I really loved the color play from the sprays, and I decided to leave the background be.

I don't want to go on a pedestal and start preaching, but please just try to look past skin color, sexual orientation, and whatever other judgments you may pass on others. We are all human, we all deserve to love and be loved. Below are the rest of the folks hopping today. Thanks for stopping by. Have an inspiring day!
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P Beatty said…
Love the rainbow effect!
June 16, 2016 at 7:45 AM
Unknown said…
Inspiring and thoughtful - a vision of a city united in hope and love. I wish for it too.
June 16, 2016 at 8:13 AM
Unknown said…
You used my favorite stamp of Nat's and did a FABULOUS creation Alison. I love your bright and happy cityscape. Thanks bunches for starting my day off with such SPLENDIDLY FUN eye candy! j.
June 16, 2016 at 8:32 AM
Nathalie Kalbach said…
Allison - this touched my heart- thank you so much for doing this gorgeous card - indeed Love is Love! So amazing - and I am honored you used the urban scribble. I love love love this!
June 16, 2016 at 8:50 AM
Myriam Le Blanc said…
Hi. I'm very touched by this. It's really beautiful and simple yet it says it all. Myriam from Quebec, Canada.
June 16, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Unknown said…
Beautiful sentiment, beautiful picture. The rainbow effect is perfect.
June 16, 2016 at 9:05 AM
Chris Dring said…
This is beautiful and so inspiring. Thank you!
June 16, 2016 at 9:13 AM
Becca Yahrling said…
Gorgeous! I love the cityscape more & more every time I see it.
Love your last comment about love. I'm the type of person who just accepts people for who they are and don't judge. I think that's why I get along with everyone. What a wonderful world it would be if everyone could find it in themselves to do that. Have a beautiful day!
June 16, 2016 at 9:56 AM
D.Ann C said…
What a gorgeous frame for your rainbow city! - FL
June 16, 2016 at 9:56 AM
Anonymous said…
The rainbow city scape is perfect. The colors look great.
June 16, 2016 at 10:05 AM
barbara macaskill said…
I love your wall art piece!! I totally agree about loving each other regardless of orientation, color, race or if you don't like chocolate (well maybe that can't be overlooked). If more people remembered this the world would be a happier place with less crime and hatred! TFS!
June 16, 2016 at 10:52 AM
Carolina Kathy said…
Love your wall project! And the sentiment is perfect for the urban stamp! Great colors as well. Thx for sharing!!
June 16, 2016 at 1:17 PM
cghundley said…
Loving your rainbow
sky scene. Very pretty.
Carla from Utah
June 16, 2016 at 1:36 PM
Barbara said…
Love this card. Your colors are wonderful!
June 16, 2016 at 2:10 PM
Jean said…
This is one of my faves!! Love the rainbow!!
June 16, 2016 at 3:21 PM
Mary Holshouser said…
Love how bright the colors of the buildings are.
Really makes them pop.
Fantastic page.
June 16, 2016 at 4:23 PM
Stampendous said…
It's so wonderful when our art can help us express what's in our hearts. Thanks for sharing, Alison!!
June 16, 2016 at 4:29 PM
Robin said…
Fabulous artwork! I'm loving the rainbow city and the Dylusion's background! Very inspirational! Hugs, Robin
June 16, 2016 at 7:03 PM
Judy said…
Very pretty piece. Love the rainbow color theme for the card, so appropriate in light of the Orlando tragedy. Thanks for sharing.
June 16, 2016 at 11:07 PM
Viki Banaszak said…
What a beautiful tribute! I love the rainbow colors.
June 17, 2016 at 12:32 AM
TracyM #6773 said…
BEAUTIFUL piece Alison!!!
I'm so sad over the tragedy that inspired you but take heart that you have been able to transform something SO WONDERFUL, SO HOPEFUL from it!!!
THANK YOU SO MUCH for sharing :)
Tracy from Australia
June 17, 2016 at 10:12 AM
Salnclts said…
I love the rainbow effect and am still praying for the families in Orlando.
June 17, 2016 at 12:41 PM
mikosspot.blogspot.com said…
fantastic and colorfully done page!!
June 17, 2016 at 2:31 PM
Anonymous said…
The stencil work is awesome!
June 17, 2016 at 3:56 PM
Teresa Godines #6857 said…
Loving all of that color. TFS
June 17, 2016 at 4:06 PM
mcsuetx said…
Very nicely done.
June 17, 2016 at 4:25 PM
Jackiekg said…
Your rainbow effect is lovely (and in order of rainbow colors)!
So much can be read into your picture, especially with the
sentiment. TFS
June 18, 2016 at 3:07 AM
suzieq23 said…
Great colors and wall art piece using Nathalie's Stampendous stencils and stamps. Love the look of the city. Thank you.
June 18, 2016 at 11:03 PM
Linsey R said…
This is so pretty! I love it! Thanks for the awesome inspiration today!!!
June 19, 2016 at 1:39 PM
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