Whipping up some last-minute Easter cards!
Earlier this week, I mentioned how eager I have been to try my hand at carving my own rubber stamps.
So I took a trip to the Blick art supply store on Market and picked up a few Speedy-Cut blocks.
This was my first time working with this material, and it certainly feels a lot different than carving a linocut. It cuts very easily compared to linoleum, but luckily I didn't find it too difficult to adapt.
I also love how it's sturdy enough to cut into even the tiniest pieces. The grass I threw in as an afterthought, just because I had some corners to spare. I'm grateful it happened to work out this way, since the added color and texture seem to pull the scene together.
I think I'll get to work addressing some envelopes. Of course they wont arrive in time for Easter, but hopefully they'll serve to brighten someone's day all the same.
Update: I ended up carving even more wee stamps from scraps
...and have used them to create some original stationery.
...in festive spring colors!
That's the envelope on the left and note card on the right
A little detail of the mushrooms. They are tiny - about as big as my thumbprint.
I love snail mail! And rubber carving! And Spring!
Update: I ended up carving even more wee stamps from scraps
...and have used them to create some original stationery.
...in festive spring colors!
That's the envelope on the left and note card on the right
A little detail of the mushrooms. They are tiny - about as big as my thumbprint.
I love snail mail! And rubber carving! And Spring!
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