Carved Stamps...

Somewhere in the hustle and bustle of the holidays~

I was playing.

I'm sure there was a list of things needing attention...

Maybe it was the day the roast was very dry?

Distraction is the cause of many a dry or burnt meals!

Or maybe I was playing on the day set aside to dust...

Ah, keep the lights down low if someone stops by!

Laundry piles indicate I was busy with "other" chores...


When I was in high school I enjoyed Linoleum Printing.
Carving those slippery, tough blocks...
Who needed aerobics?
By the time I had a design hacked out
I was sweatin'!

Through the years they have manufactured the
linoleum in a softer block... I prefer these new
ultra-soft carve blocks for little fun projects that
keep me from my housework.
I could however use the aerobic workout (giggle)


There are several soft products...
Some artists even use white erasers~

Tools n' such

I draw on the block with a soft pencil.

Working in negative space is fun!

Simply leave what you want to print~

Most craft stores carry a starter kit.

Many of the tips and one Speedball tool are from my

college supply box... they haven't changed much.

Hope your weekend is wonderful!