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.



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19 comments:

  1. PennyMarch 25, 2010 at 9:33 AM

    They look great! Such a pretty design!

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  2. KirstyMarch 25, 2010 at 9:38 AM

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

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  3. UnknownMarch 25, 2010 at 9:48 AM

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

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  4. Chicken WillowMarch 25, 2010 at 9:49 AM

    They're beautiful, love the colour combinations.

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  5. MaevyMarch 25, 2010 at 10:12 AM

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

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  6. june at noonMarch 25, 2010 at 10:53 AM

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

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  7. Jo's PlaceMarch 25, 2010 at 11:03 AM

    Very very pretty :)

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  8. SarahMarch 25, 2010 at 11:14 AM

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

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  9. posie blogs Jennie McClellandMarch 25, 2010 at 12:47 PM

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

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  10. CindyMarch 25, 2010 at 12:49 PM

    Very sweet and striking...

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  11. ELKMarch 25, 2010 at 2:10 PM

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

    red or gray art

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  12. DanielleMarch 25, 2010 at 3:53 PM

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

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

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  13. Irene MissyMinzyMarch 25, 2010 at 4:29 PM

    Simple and yet so lovely! :)

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  14. Fruitful FusionMarch 25, 2010 at 7:04 PM

    They're lovely and the colours are great!

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  15. mel @ loved handmadeMarch 25, 2010 at 7:12 PM

    They look gorgeous, such pretty colours!

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  16. AnonymousMarch 25, 2010 at 8:08 PM

    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

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  17. Trudi - Me and EweMarch 25, 2010 at 9:56 PM

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

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  18. RosalindMarch 26, 2010 at 7:46 AM

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

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  19. MichelleMarch 26, 2010 at 1:43 PM

    They look lovely. The colours really suit your creations.

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