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Stamp Carving 101 Starts TODAY!

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Class starts today and I've gotten a bunch of questions, so I thought I'd share some of the answers:

Q: I don't quite understand how the class works (or any of the online classes).  When I sign up and pay for the Carving 101 class can I watch it on other days – not only on the days you will be teaching? 

A: Yes.  A new video lesson is released every Monday and Thursday for five weeks.  You can watch them any time after that.

Q: How long will I have access to the class?

A: Forever (which essentially means until I die or stop paying for a Typepad account).  So don't worry about keeping up or getting it done right now.  You have plenty of time!

Q: How much Speedy-Carve do I need to buy?  It's more expensive than I thought!

A: You will need a lot if you carve all the stamps in the class.  The alphabet, in particular, really eats up rubber.  However, if you're nervous about the expense — after all, what if you don't like carving your own stamps — you can buy one big sheet (6×12 or larger) and see how it goes.  I suspect you'll be addicted pretty quickly!

Another option is to use erasers.  If you want to start out with small stamps, you can buy rubber erasers from the office supply store or the Dollar store and use those.  You can also carve linoleum tiles from Home Depot.  There is some prep work involved in that.  Google it if you're interested.

I noticed that it's on sale at Jerry's Artarama.  A 6×12 sheet is $10.90 and a 4×6 sheet is $3.63.

Q: What are the actual stamp designs we're going to be carving?  I want to make sure I like the designs before I commit to the class.

A: I have arranged the class to take you through the various skills you need to make any stamp your heart desires.  Each lesson provides a new skill.  You don't have to carve the images I do.  After each lesson I share why that image works for the skill we're learning.  If you want to carve something else, you are welcome to.  In any case, here are just a few of the many stamps we will be carving:

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If you'd like to read more about the class, you can do so here.  You can also read lots of testimonials from past students.

The cost is just $30.

Within 24 hours of your purchase you will receive an e-mail from me with a password and username.

Let me know if you have any other questions!  Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a painter, printmaker, and collage artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Her artwork investigates the interplay of identity and perception, inviting viewers to take a longer look. Julie works in layers, both physically and metaphorically, exploring what is visible and what is concealed. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops and her online classroom at MyArtPractice.com. Julie's achievements include high-profile clients, multiple publications - including her book, “Carve Stamp Play” - and exhibits in New York City and throughout Massachusetts. She is a graduate of Brown University.

45 thoughts on “Stamp Carving 101 Starts TODAY!

  • Some Michaels (but not all!) carry the Speedy-Carve, and there’s usually (but not always!) a 40% off coupon that can be found at their online site…

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  • Some Michaels (but not all!) carry the Speedy-Carve, and there’s usually (but not always!) a 40% off coupon that can be found at their online site…

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  • Some Michaels (but not all!) carry the Speedy-Carve, and there’s usually (but not always!) a 40% off coupon that can be found at their online site…

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  • Some Michaels (but not all!) carry the Speedy-Carve, and there’s usually (but not always!) a 40% off coupon that can be found at their online site…

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  • Some Michaels (but not all!) carry the Speedy-Carve, and there’s usually (but not always!) a 40% off coupon that can be found at their online site…

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  • I’m so ready…have been using three weeks of coupons from Michael’s and have three large piexes of rubber…all of Julie’s online classes I have taken have been great…she’s fun to watch, full of knowledge, and shares so much. It is just like being in a real workshop with her, but probably better, …. because you have a better view and you don’t have to share the space with others.

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  • I’m so ready…have been using three weeks of coupons from Michael’s and have three large piexes of rubber…all of Julie’s online classes I have taken have been great…she’s fun to watch, full of knowledge, and shares so much. It is just like being in a real workshop with her, but probably better, …. because you have a better view and you don’t have to share the space with others.

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  • I’m so ready…have been using three weeks of coupons from Michael’s and have three large piexes of rubber…all of Julie’s online classes I have taken have been great…she’s fun to watch, full of knowledge, and shares so much. It is just like being in a real workshop with her, but probably better, …. because you have a better view and you don’t have to share the space with others.

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  • I’m so ready…have been using three weeks of coupons from Michael’s and have three large piexes of rubber…all of Julie’s online classes I have taken have been great…she’s fun to watch, full of knowledge, and shares so much. It is just like being in a real workshop with her, but probably better, …. because you have a better view and you don’t have to share the space with others.

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  • I’m so ready…have been using three weeks of coupons from Michael’s and have three large piexes of rubber…all of Julie’s online classes I have taken have been great…she’s fun to watch, full of knowledge, and shares so much. It is just like being in a real workshop with her, but probably better, …. because you have a better view and you don’t have to share the space with others.

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  • thanks for the mulitple reminders because I seriously needed them. Just signed up and ordered supplies. Very excited.

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  • thanks for the mulitple reminders because I seriously needed them. Just signed up and ordered supplies. Very excited.

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  • thanks for the mulitple reminders because I seriously needed them. Just signed up and ordered supplies. Very excited.

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  • thanks for the mulitple reminders because I seriously needed them. Just signed up and ordered supplies. Very excited.

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  • thanks for the mulitple reminders because I seriously needed them. Just signed up and ordered supplies. Very excited.

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  • I so want to take this class except my hands won’t let me – BUT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD SIGN UP. Looks fabulous – love love all those stamps!!! I am downloading your faces video instead -:)

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  • I so want to take this class except my hands won’t let me – BUT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD SIGN UP. Looks fabulous – love love all those stamps!!! I am downloading your faces video instead -:)

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  • I so want to take this class except my hands won’t let me – BUT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD SIGN UP. Looks fabulous – love love all those stamps!!! I am downloading your faces video instead -:)

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  • I so want to take this class except my hands won’t let me – BUT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD SIGN UP. Looks fabulous – love love all those stamps!!! I am downloading your faces video instead -:)

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  • I so want to take this class except my hands won’t let me – BUT EVERYONE ELSE SHOULD SIGN UP. Looks fabulous – love love all those stamps!!! I am downloading your faces video instead -:)

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  • Cannot wait to get started! I’ve been working so hard on trying to get organized (I’m only part-way there)from all your wonderful posts last week, that my craft room is topsy-turvy and I can’t actually get to my worktable. I may have to delay for a day or two until I can gain access to my stuff. Drat!

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  • Cannot wait to get started! I’ve been working so hard on trying to get organized (I’m only part-way there)from all your wonderful posts last week, that my craft room is topsy-turvy and I can’t actually get to my worktable. I may have to delay for a day or two until I can gain access to my stuff. Drat!

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  • Cannot wait to get started! I’ve been working so hard on trying to get organized (I’m only part-way there)from all your wonderful posts last week, that my craft room is topsy-turvy and I can’t actually get to my worktable. I may have to delay for a day or two until I can gain access to my stuff. Drat!

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  • Cannot wait to get started! I’ve been working so hard on trying to get organized (I’m only part-way there)from all your wonderful posts last week, that my craft room is topsy-turvy and I can’t actually get to my worktable. I may have to delay for a day or two until I can gain access to my stuff. Drat!

    Reply
  • Cannot wait to get started! I’ve been working so hard on trying to get organized (I’m only part-way there)from all your wonderful posts last week, that my craft room is topsy-turvy and I can’t actually get to my worktable. I may have to delay for a day or two until I can gain access to my stuff. Drat!

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  • I was just listening to an old Paperclipping Roundtable and your pick was the-Speedy-Carve and I was thinking “I would love to learn that. I looked up the show notes when I got home and hit the link to your website. Talk about great timing! I’m signing up and can’t wait to start.

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  • I was just listening to an old Paperclipping Roundtable and your pick was the-Speedy-Carve and I was thinking “I would love to learn that. I looked up the show notes when I got home and hit the link to your website. Talk about great timing! I’m signing up and can’t wait to start.

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  • I was just listening to an old Paperclipping Roundtable and your pick was the-Speedy-Carve and I was thinking “I would love to learn that. I looked up the show notes when I got home and hit the link to your website. Talk about great timing! I’m signing up and can’t wait to start.

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  • I was just listening to an old Paperclipping Roundtable and your pick was the-Speedy-Carve and I was thinking “I would love to learn that. I looked up the show notes when I got home and hit the link to your website. Talk about great timing! I’m signing up and can’t wait to start.

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  • I was just listening to an old Paperclipping Roundtable and your pick was the-Speedy-Carve and I was thinking “I would love to learn that. I looked up the show notes when I got home and hit the link to your website. Talk about great timing! I’m signing up and can’t wait to start.

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  • I ordered my speedy carve from ASW. Same sale price as Jerrys and cheaper shipping!

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  • I ordered my speedy carve from ASW. Same sale price as Jerrys and cheaper shipping!

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  • I ordered my speedy carve from ASW. Same sale price as Jerrys and cheaper shipping!

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  • I ordered my speedy carve from ASW. Same sale price as Jerrys and cheaper shipping!

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  • I ordered my speedy carve from ASW. Same sale price as Jerrys and cheaper shipping!

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  • what is asw?
    i registered for the class on monday, but still have not received my login info for the class! what should i do?? thanks!!! laura

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  • what is asw?
    i registered for the class on monday, but still have not received my login info for the class! what should i do?? thanks!!! laura

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  • what is asw?
    i registered for the class on monday, but still have not received my login info for the class! what should i do?? thanks!!! laura

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  • what is asw?
    i registered for the class on monday, but still have not received my login info for the class! what should i do?? thanks!!! laura

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  • what is asw?
    i registered for the class on monday, but still have not received my login info for the class! what should i do?? thanks!!! laura

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  • Art Supply Warehouse.  And I did send you all the info on Monday.  Check your SPAM folder.  And in the meantime Im forwarding it to you again.

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  • Art Supply Warehouse.  And I did send you all the info on Monday.  Check your SPAM folder.  And in the meantime Im forwarding it to you again.

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  • Art Supply Warehouse.  And I did send you all the info on Monday.  Check your SPAM folder.  And in the meantime Im forwarding it to you again.

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  • Art Supply Warehouse.  And I did send you all the info on Monday.  Check your SPAM folder.  And in the meantime Im forwarding it to you again.

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  • Art Supply Warehouse.  And I did send you all the info on Monday.  Check your SPAM folder.  And in the meantime Im forwarding it to you again.

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