I carved this stamp a few weeks ago, but I don't think I ever shared it:
Carving these repeating pattern stamps is so super addictive. When I get on a kick, I just can't stop! It's like a puzzle, trying to figure out how the lines will fit together to create an overall design. I love it!
The last time I posted a repeating pattern stamp, I got an interesting question:
In my book, Carve Stamp Play, I show exactly how to make repeating stamps like this one. But how do you take the leap beyond the patterns I share in the book and make your own unique intricate stamps? My best advice is after you've made the basic pattern, add lots of little lines and dashes. Fill every inch of space with pattern. Don't carve away too much rubber. If you look at the pile of rubber that came out of my stamp, it's quite small. Large "white" spaces will make the stamp feel more simple. Dividing a basic pattern into little lines will make it appear more intricate. Think of it like doodling.
Each of the additional little lines combines to make the finished doodle look very complicated. You could actually do the same basic design a zillion times, but change up the embellishments, and it would look very different each and every time! I hope that helps!
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Thanks for sharing this – it really does simplify the process for me.
Thanks for sharing this – it really does simplify the process for me.
Thanks for sharing this – it really does simplify the process for me.
Thanks for sharing this – it really does simplify the process for me.
Thanks for sharing this – it really does simplify the process for me.
One day I will carve my own stamp:-)
One day I will carve my own stamp:-)
One day I will carve my own stamp:-)
One day I will carve my own stamp:-)
One day I will carve my own stamp:-)
Great tip! I took a stamp carving class with you a few years ago and have been addicted ever since. I love the idea of using my own creations in my work. Thank you!!
Great tip! I took a stamp carving class with you a few years ago and have been addicted ever since. I love the idea of using my own creations in my work. Thank you!!
Great tip! I took a stamp carving class with you a few years ago and have been addicted ever since. I love the idea of using my own creations in my work. Thank you!!
Great tip! I took a stamp carving class with you a few years ago and have been addicted ever since. I love the idea of using my own creations in my work. Thank you!!
Great tip! I took a stamp carving class with you a few years ago and have been addicted ever since. I love the idea of using my own creations in my work. Thank you!!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Thanks for the tip!
Great tips.
Great tips.
Great tips.
Great tips.
Great tips.
I love how your stamp fits together on the page. I’ve carved stamps before but never a pattern this intricate, your very inspiring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how your stamp fits together on the page. I’ve carved stamps before but never a pattern this intricate, your very inspiring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how your stamp fits together on the page. I’ve carved stamps before but never a pattern this intricate, your very inspiring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how your stamp fits together on the page. I’ve carved stamps before but never a pattern this intricate, your very inspiring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
I love how your stamp fits together on the page. I’ve carved stamps before but never a pattern this intricate, your very inspiring. Thanks for sharing 🙂
Fantastic design Julie. I learned about stamp carving WAY back in college art class, and loved it then. I recently bought supplies to revive this fun activity. Do you ink up your surface first before you carve? I can see that it would make it a little easier to see what you are doing. I look forward to getting your Carve, Stamps, Plan book very soon!
Fantastic design Julie. I learned about stamp carving WAY back in college art class, and loved it then. I recently bought supplies to revive this fun activity. Do you ink up your surface first before you carve? I can see that it would make it a little easier to see what you are doing. I look forward to getting your Carve, Stamps, Plan book very soon!
Fantastic design Julie. I learned about stamp carving WAY back in college art class, and loved it then. I recently bought supplies to revive this fun activity. Do you ink up your surface first before you carve? I can see that it would make it a little easier to see what you are doing. I look forward to getting your Carve, Stamps, Plan book very soon!
Fantastic design Julie. I learned about stamp carving WAY back in college art class, and loved it then. I recently bought supplies to revive this fun activity. Do you ink up your surface first before you carve? I can see that it would make it a little easier to see what you are doing. I look forward to getting your Carve, Stamps, Plan book very soon!
Fantastic design Julie. I learned about stamp carving WAY back in college art class, and loved it then. I recently bought supplies to revive this fun activity. Do you ink up your surface first before you carve? I can see that it would make it a little easier to see what you are doing. I look forward to getting your Carve, Stamps, Plan book very soon!
Julie:
I’ve sometimes had difficulty making clean cutting lines on my carved stamps. Especially the fine lines. Do you sharpen your lino cutter blades? If so, how often do you do it? I have a wonderful sharpening kit that I bought on Amazon, but I haven’t used it yet.
Julie:
I’ve sometimes had difficulty making clean cutting lines on my carved stamps. Especially the fine lines. Do you sharpen your lino cutter blades? If so, how often do you do it? I have a wonderful sharpening kit that I bought on Amazon, but I haven’t used it yet.
Julie:
I’ve sometimes had difficulty making clean cutting lines on my carved stamps. Especially the fine lines. Do you sharpen your lino cutter blades? If so, how often do you do it? I have a wonderful sharpening kit that I bought on Amazon, but I haven’t used it yet.
Julie:
I’ve sometimes had difficulty making clean cutting lines on my carved stamps. Especially the fine lines. Do you sharpen your lino cutter blades? If so, how often do you do it? I have a wonderful sharpening kit that I bought on Amazon, but I haven’t used it yet.
Julie:
I’ve sometimes had difficulty making clean cutting lines on my carved stamps. Especially the fine lines. Do you sharpen your lino cutter blades? If so, how often do you do it? I have a wonderful sharpening kit that I bought on Amazon, but I haven’t used it yet.
I never sharpen. Â Sounds like youre using too much pressure.
I never sharpen. Â Sounds like youre using too much pressure.
I never sharpen. Â Sounds like youre using too much pressure.
I never sharpen. Â Sounds like youre using too much pressure.
I never sharpen. Â Sounds like youre using too much pressure.
I love carving stamps but yours are way more detailed than mine are. You can carve such fine lines. I admire that. thanks as always for sharing.
I love carving stamps but yours are way more detailed than mine are. You can carve such fine lines. I admire that. thanks as always for sharing.
I love carving stamps but yours are way more detailed than mine are. You can carve such fine lines. I admire that. thanks as always for sharing.
I love carving stamps but yours are way more detailed than mine are. You can carve such fine lines. I admire that. thanks as always for sharing.
I love carving stamps but yours are way more detailed than mine are. You can carve such fine lines. I admire that. thanks as always for sharing.
Thanks for the response Julie. So in your step by step photos, at the last step would you then divide that image into quarters to get the lines for the repeating stamp? I just love all the inspiration I get from your blog. I feel a little like a kindred spirit with you because you seem to dabble in quite a few different arts. I do the same thing – scrapbooking, art journalling, altered books, beading, carving rubber stamps, jewellery making, wire work, card making. Sometimes I feel like I should “make up my mind” but then I think that if it’s ok for Julie then it is ok for me! Have a super crafty day! 🙂
Thanks for the response Julie. So in your step by step photos, at the last step would you then divide that image into quarters to get the lines for the repeating stamp? I just love all the inspiration I get from your blog. I feel a little like a kindred spirit with you because you seem to dabble in quite a few different arts. I do the same thing – scrapbooking, art journalling, altered books, beading, carving rubber stamps, jewellery making, wire work, card making. Sometimes I feel like I should “make up my mind” but then I think that if it’s ok for Julie then it is ok for me! Have a super crafty day! 🙂
Thanks for the response Julie. So in your step by step photos, at the last step would you then divide that image into quarters to get the lines for the repeating stamp? I just love all the inspiration I get from your blog. I feel a little like a kindred spirit with you because you seem to dabble in quite a few different arts. I do the same thing – scrapbooking, art journalling, altered books, beading, carving rubber stamps, jewellery making, wire work, card making. Sometimes I feel like I should “make up my mind” but then I think that if it’s ok for Julie then it is ok for me! Have a super crafty day! 🙂
Thanks for the response Julie. So in your step by step photos, at the last step would you then divide that image into quarters to get the lines for the repeating stamp? I just love all the inspiration I get from your blog. I feel a little like a kindred spirit with you because you seem to dabble in quite a few different arts. I do the same thing – scrapbooking, art journalling, altered books, beading, carving rubber stamps, jewellery making, wire work, card making. Sometimes I feel like I should “make up my mind” but then I think that if it’s ok for Julie then it is ok for me! Have a super crafty day! 🙂
Thanks for the response Julie. So in your step by step photos, at the last step would you then divide that image into quarters to get the lines for the repeating stamp? I just love all the inspiration I get from your blog. I feel a little like a kindred spirit with you because you seem to dabble in quite a few different arts. I do the same thing – scrapbooking, art journalling, altered books, beading, carving rubber stamps, jewellery making, wire work, card making. Sometimes I feel like I should “make up my mind” but then I think that if it’s ok for Julie then it is ok for me! Have a super crafty day! 🙂
thanks for the tip…especially helpful to see the tiny pile of rubber…I think I need to concentrate on my narrowest blade…
thanks for the tip…especially helpful to see the tiny pile of rubber…I think I need to concentrate on my narrowest blade…
thanks for the tip…especially helpful to see the tiny pile of rubber…I think I need to concentrate on my narrowest blade…
thanks for the tip…especially helpful to see the tiny pile of rubber…I think I need to concentrate on my narrowest blade…
thanks for the tip…especially helpful to see the tiny pile of rubber…I think I need to concentrate on my narrowest blade…