Sistahs,

I am SOOO excited with the reception of this new upcoming release.  You have no idea.  This release has totally mojoFIED me.. if that makes any sense.. been just going with the flow.. feeling museless of late and then when I saw this artwork and when I “met ” this artist, all I can tell you is that my “world changed”.  As dramatic as this sounds, it is the truth.  So much can be read into someone’s art and when I saw Christine’s art, I *knew* I had to “meet” her.. does that make sense?  It is so amazing that someone who never met me would trust me with their babies.  Aside from my “name” in the industry, I so appreciate every opportunity that comes by me.  There is a reason for everything and I firmly believe in that. do you?

When Christine and I started corresponding, it felt like we “shared a brain”.. it was crazy!  So I asked her to join me in this adventure and from then on we were instantly bonded.  for REALS.  I miss her if I don’t hear from her for one day..LOL…  and I ended my emails with “thelma” and she ended hers with “Louise” and then I forgot who I was and she forgot who she was so we both became “thlouise”.. LOL and the rest is history.

The theme of this release is hope, humor and dreams… This is just what I needed at this point in my life.. I have just been slumpy.  I don’t know why.. no reason.. just blah.  but SISTAHS?  I ain’t no BLAH no MO’… I’m BACKKKK.  with a VENGEANCE.. and I thank you all for sticking by me!

So without further ADO.. here is Christine’s Bio.. I really suggest you read it and not SKIM… it so explains who she is and I think it is SO important to understand who she is to understand her amazing art.

Hello! My name is Christine Grove and I am a children’s book illustrator. I
currently live in Georgia with my two great kids (I know everyone says that but
they really,really are the best kids ever.)  I love making a home, gardening
(I’m new and haven’t killed anything yet. Woot!) and laughing with the kids til milk threatens to spill out of our noses-or Dr. Pepper since I am a die hard fan. So drawing…it’s like a thing I HAVE to do. There aren’t many times in a day when I am not thinking about it, talking about it or actually working on illustrations. Thank God my kids are patient with me.

I started out working in ink and watercolors but over this past year I have
slowly taught myself digital painting. I’m a reluctant digital painter… it was
at the suggestion of my agent that I forced myself to learn. And guess what? I
love it! I love it like I never thought I would. So, alot of my most recent work
is digitally painted. My paint brushes are a little jealous. But I just remind
them how much I still love them and it usually works out okay.

To date I have five children’s books published. My first, Esme’s Egg, was
released fall of last year. The other four have not been released yet (which
means I can’t say much) and I can’t wait til they come out!

If I had to pick what I like best about illustration I’d have to say it’s the
characters. I ADORE creating characters. They develop somewhere in the depths of
my (creative ADHD) brain and are kind enough to let me get to know them. I enjoy
each one of their personalities and often wish they could hop off the page and
join me at the drawing table. If they could I’d bet they’d know a joke or two.
Or maybe some one-liners. I really like those.

I really hope you like my art. I am SO EXCITED to be designing for
Stampingbella! I’m pretty sure Emily is the other half of my brain. She totally
gets me and my silly illustrations. I hope they make you giggle a little bit out
loud. And if so, don’t stifle the giggle! Let it out. Those things are
contagious…makes the world a better place.

If you are interested, I’d like to invite you to keep up with my most current
work at www.facebook.com/ChristineGroveIllustration and on my blog
http://sunshinehillstudio.blogspot.com. Hope to see you there!

Ok So now that we have introducted our GHOST artist LOL.. let’s introduce another character shall we?

Sometimes you just need to appreciate the little things in life right?  Sometimes you just need to encourage someone and just step back from a situation to just realize how lucky you really are right?

Having said that, I must introduce you to TALLULAH in her TUTU.  She is so large but has a little tutu and a little balloon.. she also needs to appreciate the little things no? Yes!

so here she is without any shame.. proud of WHO. SHE. IS.

I just love the quote I found for her.  Just perfect.

Image was coloured by ELAINEABELLA.

Sooooo?  wanna win TALLULAH?  I just like saying TALLU-LA.. LOL

Leave a comment here for a chance to win her.  And please please welcome Christine AKA my Thlouise to the Stamping Bella family.  She is reading every comment.. so no pressure. LOL

Mwah to da sistahs who wanna be named TALLULAH. lol

Em

Sistahs.. when I saw Parker the superpiggy I almost fainted.  Literally.  His smug little expression.  Parker feels like he can do it all!  He is great for masculine cards, children’s cards.. people who you think are just SUPER.. people who think they can’t achieve what they are striving for.. who need encouragement.. because if THIS little piggy CAN fly (which he can, by the way.  I’ve seen him in ACTION).. then Anyone can achieve ANYTHING they set their hearts to achieve.  This little pig says a lot.  He is telling you to NEVER. SAY. NEVER.  capiche?  You listening to me sistahs?

Try NOT to faint when you see this little face and hooves, but if you do.. I totally get it.  LOL

Coloured by our very own Elaineabella

I just look at him and giggle LOL.

I am gonna stamp him in my journal just to remind me NEVER to give up 🙂

So … you lovey him?  Leave a comment here and you have a chance to win him.. leave a comment on ANY of the release images and you have a chance to win

Mwah to da sistahs who NEVAH say NEVAH

Em

So sistahs?  I am LOVING the response so far on the cutie patooties I have been introducing.. You are gonna FALL IN LOVE with this artist.. I promise… Not only is she SO talented but we have bonded beyond believe.. and a synergy like this = AMAZING creations… we are already working on our next one!  Sigh.. I love art.  I love illustrations.. this just makes me SO. Very. HAPPY.  I hope it puts a smile to your face too 🙂

So you wanna win a HOT CHICK?   A hot chick you ASKKKK?  Well of course, everyone needs a HOT CHICK in their collection.  Especially this one.  I think we can all relate to her in one way or anothah *wink wink nudge nudge poke poke*…

Ok ready?

here she is in all her glory.. I don’t think she meant to post for this shot but our artist couldn’t resist sketching her without her seeing 😉  so don’t tell her that her photo may go VIRAL n’k? (i mean if she would have known, perhaps she woulda put on a cuter pair of undies? LOL)

Meet Helga the HOT CHICK

(image coloured by ELAINEABELLA)

Don’t forget to leave a comment for a chance to win her :).. you can post on any of the blog posts featuring a new image for a chance to win!

Mwah to da sistahs who don’t sweat the small stuff 🙂

Em

here’s another sneaky peeky.. but don’t let it LEAKY.. ok you can tell your friends…

Since Stamping Bella is all about da SISTAHOOD.. celebrating and UNITING women all around the world, it is only NECESSARY to have a CHICK line.. no? LOL

Ok another sneak peek from our mystery artist who will be released soon…

meet CHICKS RULE..

hehehe.. GIRL POWER no?  This would be a card to send to any friend.. to show them how strong they are or have been, to support them.. or just to say hello.

Wanna win her?  For a chance, place a comment on this post and winners will be chosen on release day!

If you wanna win MIMI, place a comment on the post below for a chance

Mwah to da sistahs who consider themselves CHICKLETS

This image was coloured by our very own ELAINEABELLA

Em

LOL… stay tuned…