Quite some time ago I created these two little books celebrating my daughters’ first year.
Since then, I have explored playing with stamps in various ways.
But I have discovered that one thing I really like to do is make a print with the stamp and then paint over it. This is an example where I have painted over a few, but haven’t finished them all so you can see what they were like before I got out the paint brush. Incidentally these are a stylized version of phlox flowers which we had in our garden last spring. I fell in love with their colour and shape and had to do something with them.
I have since played a little bit more, which anyone near my social media feeds last weekend will be able to attest too.
I even painted this little one tonight.
You can see the plain stamped version of the elephants in the photo above. My youngest, as always chose pink.
So why am I choosing this particular artform to babble on about?
Because I’m presenting a workshop! If you would like to have a go at making your own stamps, I will be at the Unley Town Hall, Oxford Terrace, Unley on Sunday 29 October, 2 – 4.30pm. Basic materials supplied and we are going to have a little fun 😀 Cost $10, to be paid on booking, bookings essential, phone Unley Libraries on 8372 5100 or visit the Libraries – Unley Civic Library, 181 Unley Road, Unley or Goodwood Library, 101 Goodwood Road, Goodwood – to book and pay.
And because I played with paint, I’m submitting this to the wonderful group at Paint Party Friday. I recommend all arty enthusiasts have a wander over there and check out the whole variety of talents in the group.
And now I am all sleepy. It has been a long day with several more to come.
Art always! And thanks for reading 😀
Best wishes,
Liz
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20 responses to “Creating your own stamps”
nice looking stamps and lovely paint over flowers and art. Happy PPF!
Thankyou, Linda ? Happy PPF to you too.
Best wishes,
Liz
These are wonderful Liz! Such a clever idea. I am wondering if you are doing any of your beautiful mosaic collages anymore?
Hi, Susan.
Thankyou for your kind comments. Yes, I still have some in progress, though to be honest, I haven’t played with them in a while. I bounce around a lot. At the moment I’m exploring stamps for that workshop, who know what I will be doing next week 😀
Thankyou so much for dropping by and commenting.
Best wishes,
Liz
Those stamps are so pretty! And what gorgeous resulting art.
Thankyou, Sal, for your kind comments. Happy PPF!
Liz
Your stamps are great, and I’m sorry to be so far away from your workshop! Wonderful art! Happy PPF, hugs, Valerie
Thanks, Valerie-Jael. Yes, the internet can do so much, yet not physically transport us…yet 😀
Thanks for stopping by.
Best wishes,
Liz
Such gorgeous stamp carving and art work ~ thanks, ^_^
(A ShutterBug Explores)
Beautiful stamp art and your daughter’s gorgeous!
Yes, I think so, but I’m biased about my kids 😀 They are so much bigger now, they look completely different.
Thankyou for your kind comments and Happy PPF!
Best wishes,
Liz
Stamp carving is SO much fun! I’ve only just gotten back into it after years of not doing it. You’ve done a fabulous job! Happy PPF!
Aww, thanks 😀 Yes, it has so much potential, I hope I can do it justice.
Happy PPF!
Best wishes,
Liz
Ohhh these stamps and art are wonderful. Your daughter is a cutie pie.
Thanks so much, Nicole ? Yeah, I think my girls are pretty fab ? but then I’m biased ?
Thanks for dropping by.
Best wishes,
Liz
Wow Liz! Such beautiful artwork! Love all the vibrant colors and pretty designs! Happy PPF 🙂
Thankyou, Mona ? I’m right at this moment painting white daisies from a new stamp I made last night. They are definitely fun ?
Thankyou so much for your kind comments and for dropping by.
Best wishes,
Liz
Wow, your stamps are lovely! The effect of layering paint on top of a print is stunning 🙂 Book is also so cute and the elephants are DARLING!
Thank you so much, Abigail, for your kind comments!
Yes, I’m finding that painting over the stamps seems to be my calling. I really enjoy stamping down the outline and then simply colouring it in with paint. Kinda meditative.
Thank you so much for dropping by 😀
Best wishes,
Liz
Oh I love your stamps! It’s wonderful to see what you created with them!