Sometimes I think that designing the composition of a card is the hardest part of card making.  You choose your images, and the reason for the card, the papers, and the colors, but then you have to decide how to make all the elements work together.  Maybe that is why I enjoy Regena's sketches so much.  She does a whole lot of the work for me before I even begin.

Join us this month on the Side Trail and enjoy the beautiful cards created by our super talented Artistic Guides using Regena's exclusive trail map for June.  This map is so versatile; you can use it for any occasion, and the variety everybody came up with is amazing!  During the next few days we will be showing you detailed instructions for several of the cards, starting tomorrow with our Map Master, Grandpa Ken.  If you try your hand using this month's map, please be sure to share with us! Email to:stampersquest@yahoo.com. Please include stamp credits and  make sure your file is no larger than 150kb.

Sketch by Regena

By: Nancy Thaut, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits:  Dragon by Blockhead, Asian text by Hero Arts, Happy Birthday is unknown.

By Nancy Thaut, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: :Lisa Victoria’s Rain Dragon from Sweet Pea Stamps,  Text Unknown

By: Cathy Peper, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Hero Arts, Stampland, Crafty Secrets and Impression Obsession

By: Linda Selymes, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Gina K. Designs

By: Linda Selymes, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Gina K. Designs and Local King Rubber Stamp

By: Marion Davis, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Gina K. Designs

By: Regena, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Stampa Rosa, Embossing Arts, Endless Creations, Outlines, Hot Potatoes, Recollections

By: Regena, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Hero Arts, Sunday Int'l, Rubber Stampede.  Lighthouse stamp unknown.

By: Lorraine Revalee, Artistic Guide

Stamp Credits: Stamp Tapestry, Hero Arts, Posh Impressions

And last, but not least, a lovely design by our very own Map Master, Grandpa Ken.  Be sure to stop by tomorrow for detailed instructions on how to make this gorgeous card.

By: Ken Schneider, Map Master

Stamp Credits: Hero Arts

Until next time, Happy Stamping!