From time to time, we will feature guest artists who will present their unique designs. We hope you enjoy their work. Please feel free to contact them with your questions or comments.

It was the spring of 2006 when I created my first shoe template, for an upcoming Paper Crafts Fall/Halloween issue. When searching our local stamp store for a new shoe image, that would allow me to create and finish the entire Bewitching Fashion Show ensemble, I discovered the Lockhart Stamp Company. Not only did I Iove the shoe, but I loved all of the other stamps that were sitting on the shelves as well! I can't tell you how many made their way home with me that day. Karen and I both lived in the Puget Sound area at the time and I contacted her the moment that the project was accepted. I couldn't wait to share my excitement with her.

The rest is history - our friendship and business relationship grew from that day at the stamp store. The images that Karen hand draws have such a wonderful sense of balance and detail and I LOVE to color. It is an honor to relive some old memories by creating a new "Wicked" ensemble as Guest Artist for the Lockhart Stamp Company. This collection is inspired by Karen's Haunting Witch's Dress stamp and the musical, Wicked. We girls can't resist a fabulous outfit coupled with fashionable shoes and a few party favors. I hope you enjoy this Wicked party idea - LOL! For more details, please feel free to visit my blog - simple dreams.

Ellen Hutson
simple dreams

The focal point of this card is the Haunting Witch's Dress (stamp 5020). I colored the image using Copic Markers © (V01, V04, V09, YG00, YG03, YG06, C1 and C100) together with Prismacolor © pencils (Dahlia Purple, Black Cherry, Chartreuse, Dark Green and Black). I love using the two media together. The "tornado" background was created by sewing a spiral on a white base and then airbrushing in a swirl pattern using Copic marker V09. A little glitter and bling to pull it all together (note that the fabulous little spider is blinged up as well) and you are ready to invite some friends over for a "wicked" good time!