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Peace of Mind

There is just something about the Asian culture and it's themes that just soothes my soul. From Feng Shui and Eastern medicinal remedies to the imagery and even the music, there's just something about it that speaks to me.

So when I saw this little Geisha Anya from The Greeting Farm stamps, I just HAD to have her. I've colored her a couple of different ways, but the green/purple/red color combination as GOT to be my favorite. And stamps like this can be used to make cards to be given for just about ANY occasion. My next use for this little gem of a stamp is to swap out the flower in her hair for a snowflake and color her all in blue for a "snow geisha"... that one is going to ROCK!!!

So a quick shout out to The Town Scrapper: Geisha Anya you see here is featured in today's Showcase Monday (check it out HERE). And, in the same post, The Town Scrapper is announcing some pretty incredible specials. You'll want to head over and check them out.... not to mention... there are a lot of my all-time favorite stamps (Kraftin Kimmie Stamps) being featured in today's post, so be sure to click on the link.

Happy Monday folks!

Comments

OH WOW GORGEOUS!!!! I agree, I love Asian culture! I even have 2 Koi tattooed on my back! Shocker, they are in Black and orange;)

I love TGF!
Ann said…
This is so cute! Love the colors
Fay. H. said…
Same with me! I love Oriental themes. I can't wait to see your "Snow Geisha"!
that was so cute! i like it! =)
FitterTwit said…
You guys are so great! Thank you! :)
Donna said…
hey Danielle, totally awesome card, love how you've colored her hair, looks fab, and the ribbon across the middle suits her to a T. Great paper in the background too.
hugs
Donna xx

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