It's been awhile, so here are the cards I've been stock piling. (remember, you can still join in for the month of July - an index card a day...nothing fancy, just to keep you creative! - join us at
Daisy Yellow to share your creations)
Day #26 & 27:
I used prompts quote for the top one and fortune cookie for the second one. I poured out too much black ink for some project or another so stamped circles and circles....you'll see.
Day 28 & 29:
This top one I used one of Tammy's (Daisy Yellow) suggested techniques of smooshing paint between 2 papers. What did I end up with? Circles! that then became flowers. Why not, right? I think I needed to smoosh a bit more so the paint spread around a bit. The second black background was experimenting with my new black gesso, duck tape, etc.
Day #30:
OMG - this was so easy and fun. I made my own very first stamp. Inspired by SO many of you that do this regularly, I finally bit the bullet. I was making party invitations and needed a Mayan themed image to stamp on the cards. My friend google produced this image that I felt like I couldn't screw up too badly, so using scissors and simple craft foam I cut out the shapes, glued to a foam core "base" and voila! A stamp. It worked perfectly. I'll be making more and more........
Day #31 & 32:
More lovely circle stamping and a failed practice tree stamp - but look how great it looks with my mayan sun! I actually quite like these two (painted with watercolors).
Day #33, 34:
The top one, simple but had to show the results of my first-ever handmade stamp. Used craft foam to cut the shapes and glued them to a foamcore base. Quick and easy and effective....I'll be making more!
The second one, made today for the 4th of July for Tammy's holiday challenge and also
Jenn at APR wanted a representation of her country (Canada) or she graciously broadened the scope to include USA, so I'll submit for that as well.
Wow, they're great Terrie. If I tried to make a stamp I would probably cut my hand off!! Love the USA one.
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Von
Your carved stamp is awesome! And I really like your flag for the 4th...nicely done!
ReplyDeleteGreat flag and love the stamp.
ReplyDeleteStamp making becomes very addictive! And I love your flag card. Stunning.
ReplyDeleteCool 'mayan' stamp - love the tree with the sun and the flag is petty awesome :0)
ReplyDeleteVery cool! Way to go making your own stamps too. Love the flag! Warmly, Tracy (APR #12)
ReplyDeleteGreat APR entry. I am going to have to explore craft foam stamps, I've been carving a few rubber stamps and enjoying the process so maybe I need to branch out.
ReplyDeleteDarla
I wouldn't even think about making my own stamp never mind doing it...
ReplyDeleteI'm in awe of your talent.
Neesie (APR#11)
These all look terrific terrie, I especially like the circles, stamp and the flag you made. Really well done.
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Jenn
Great cards and creative themes, Terrie. How much fun to make your own stamp! Great job!
ReplyDeleteHope you have had a wonderful 4th of July and love the stamping... I am thinking I need to make a tea cup one!!!!! have a great holiday weekend...xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on creating your first stamp, Terrie! You're doing better than I am on that score because, for over a year, I've had all the supplies to make stamps but I've been too scared of messing it up. Well done to you!
ReplyDeleteYour ICADs are all so lovely....nice entry for APR!
I have missed you. I didn't mean to be offline for so long, but it looks like I was able to catch up on several of your ICADs in one post. I actually came from APR, but got to see even more than I bargained for. How awesome is that. You did a great job with Jenn's challenge this week, too.
ReplyDeletewow! these are great! they look like fun to make :) i like the pink and purple one that looks like lowers :)
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely gorgeous cards...I love your style! well done with the stamp too!
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