I’ve always wanted to try and carve my own stamp!
I haven’t been able to find an owl stamp I like so I used this owl I made last year as my inspiration.
I traced it onto the block and filled in the general shapes with a permanent pen.
Then I experimented with the different blades.
Carving is messy but fun!
Here’s the finished owl stamp, inked in brown so you can see it better…
I made some cards by brayering ‘Faded Jeans’ Distress Ink onto the card, rolling it on darker at the top…
Stamped the owl in brown…
Made a mask to cover the owl…
Then I inked this tree trunk stamp (Hero Arts) in the ‘Faded Jeans’ and stamped over the masked owl…
Then I took a white gel pen and added two dots in his eyes and some light snow…
These cards are available in Knox’s Etsy shop. All proceeds go to Cockayne Syndrome research.
Hope you’re having a great weekend, thanks for coming by!
Great! Making the stamp looks so fun!
LOVE THIS !!!!!! HOW COOL !!!
Love this so much Scarlet!!! Actually have a set of blades and handle that I inherited from my Dad. Just been sitting in the drawer waiting to be used. You’ve encouraged me to get off my duff and use them.
Thanks!
OH WOW, thats so very cool and amazing! Love that you made your own stamp, looks beatuiful!
Seriously awesome! Yet another idea to try. Thanks for sharing.
Ooooh, what a beautiful stamp you made, have to pin this one 🙂
Love your cards too, awesome!
Wonderful!!!
I love this very much, but at the moment I haven’t found the materials! :((
You make a very beatiful owl.
Anna
Love this idea Scarlett! I haven’t done any carving since I was in college. I’ll have to keep this in mind for possible future use.
It’s wonderful!
You are amazing at your skills. Wow!
LOVE your owl stamp, well done!
Love this! 🙂
I love your card. The hand carved owl with the trees in the background, and the light snow falling is a wonderful idea. You give me inspiration, and I think I’ll try my hand at carving a stamp. thanks for the look see.
Love this, it is truly amazing!
Scarlett Dear you are such a wonderful artist to carve your owl into such an amazing stamp and create with excellent results on your stamped cards. Bless you…
Wow! I love it. You did such a great job carving that stamp. I’m here catching up. Have missed my visits. Life is busy and my father is very ill. Off to enjoy your creations. Take good care. xoxo
He is fabulous!!
Love, love, love.
wow you are so gifted, I love how your mind works! Owls have been showing up in my life lately in lots of ways. Your owl is stunning.
Hi Scarlett – thinking of you this week … I do hope you can have a peaceful Thanksgiving …
This is so wonderful – and I do love these … they’re so clever – oh I forgot the music … better switch it on as you always have lovely selections …
Talent shines through .. the owl is quite delightful … cheers Hilary
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