March 25, 2010

My Creative Space - Handstamped cards



I always include a handwritten note with my etsy or madeit sales and love this little print from Lena Corwin's book, "Printing by hand". Sadly, I haven't used the book much but it was well worth it and there are many projects on my 'to do' list! This is one pattern of hers I have used over and over though.




I made the stamp from adhesive foam from the $2 shop on a block of wood and used acrylic paints to stamp my cards, not ink. I would probably use two layers of foam next time to make the stamp sit higher off the block! I also used this print on a little bag a while back.



What is everyone else up to today?

19 comments:

Penny said...

They look great! Such a pretty design!

Kirsty said...

You've chosen such pretty colours. They look terrific.

Unknown said...

Lovely, such a simple pattern with such great effect :)

Chicken Willow said...

They're beautiful, love the colour combinations.

Maevy said...

Lovely pattern, I think it has an asian style, simple and soft.

june at noon said...

Gorgeous print, and lovely cards. I so enjoy seeing photos of printmaking, wish I could find more time for it myself.

Jo's Place said...

Very very pretty :)

Sarah said...

Such pretty cards and a really beautiful design. I've been meaning to get on with some lino printing thanks for the inspiration. x

posie blogs Jennie McClelland said...

Think of all the time you'll have on your hands when the next baby comes along?? Love Posie

Cindy said...

Very sweet and striking...

ELK said...

what a modern feel to theses stunning cards. i am over to visit your shop

red or gray art

Danielle said...

So pretty! I am going to give this one a go!

(And is that your smiling face in the Canberra Times yesterday? How exciting!)

Irene MissyMinzy said...

Simple and yet so lovely! :)

Fruitful Fusion said...

They're lovely and the colours are great!

mel @ loved handmade said...

They look gorgeous, such pretty colours!

Anonymous said...

What a lovely CS post. I just splashed out on Lena's book this week, and I am loving every single page. Congrats, your cards look fabulous.
~ Alisa

Trudi - Me and Ewe said...

Great design and a really effective finish. Did you just use a knife to cut it out?

Rosalind said...

Thanks ladies! I actually used Nail scissors to cut out the foam Trudi :-) It was the neatest way to cut such small shapes :-)

Michelle said...

They look lovely. The colours really suit your creations.