The first time I tried to carve rubber, I created this owl stamp. It was harder than I thought, so maybe that’s why I’ve waited so long to try it again. Here’s my second attempt! I chose this pencil drawing from my sketch book, cut it to the […]
Art Stamping
Linoleum Block Icon Print
There’s an Icon exhibit coming up at a nearby church I’ve been visiting. I decided to turn this drawing into a stamp. And then, just as I was about to start, I remembered how easily the last stamp split and cracked after a few uses. So I decided to carve […]
Asparagus Art
Had to try it! These asparagus stems looked perfect for painting flowers. I haven’t used a vegetable in my art since I stamped with celery years ago. Asparagus blossoms: pretty on fabric or paper. I can see an apron with this floral pattern, and I always see note […]
Wall Art with Fiber Paste, Stamps, and Paint
Instead of sketching a design, I’ll often cut out paper and play around with the pieces until I like the composition. In keeping with my New Year’s resolution to rid my home of mass produced art, I made this simple wall art for my downstairs powder room. The more I […]
Upcycled Paper Rolls~ Napkin Ring and Place Card
I’m in no shortage of these at my house so when I saw Somerset Life’s ‘Paper Roll’ challenge I thought I’d give it a try. And lest you think all rolls are created equal, I have to show you the difference. The sturdier tube on the right is Charmin. (Isn’t […]
Altered Travel Folder
I took a plain manila folder and altered it for our upcoming trip. I’m taking Knox to the UK f0r an annual retreat held for families with children affected by Cockayne Syndrome. This will be our first time to attend the conference. It’s going to be a special trip so […]
Stamping With Celery
Have you ever stamped with celery? It’s an old trick, but in case you’ve never tried it, carefully cut off the stalks from a bunch of celery and you are left with a pretty rose stamp. Celery roses make pretty stationery. I stamped on vintage notebook paper and added […]
“Whimsical Birds” ATC Swap
Yep, another bird swap. I’m trying to build up a collection of bird cards, so every time I see a bird related swap on the ATCs For All site, I sign up. For these cards, I used this bird stamp by “Memory Box-USA”. I also picked up these “muticultural” markers […]
A Card for Him
No, it’s not my wedding anniversary. I just needed to let him know how I feel. Having a child with a serious illness puts strain on a relationship like nothing else does. Tensions are high. It’s easy to fall into traps: “This is your fault.” “If you would’ve done “X” differently […]