I had so much fun doing #CarveDecember! Here are days 22 – 31:
I used the joy stamp to decorate some small coin envelopes and put all my Christmas tips into the envelopes!
I created a custom colored ink pad and decorated the envelopes for my Christmas cards with this repeating stamp!
It looks so different in color, doesn't it?!
This is a "garbage stamp" I carved from a leftover, or "garbage" piece of rubber. Its beauty is in the printing!
I was clearly in clean-up mode, because the next set of stamps are also "garbage stamps."
Some days-of-the-week stamps for my art journal:
I couldn't decide which way to carve them (outline or shadow), so I did both!
A gift for a friend:
Hand carved stamps make great gifts — even to non-crafty friends!
For this last stamp you can see my concept sketch (auditioning different backgrounds) along with the finished print and stamp!
I carved stamps 26-31 in my hotel room in California:
Stamp carving is a very portable art form, just make sure you put your blades in your checked luggage!
We're recording an Adventures in Arting Podcast later today all about #CarveDecember — with three of the participants, and of course me and my Mom. We'll be chatting about the experience of carving every day and I'll post the podcast tomorrow!
Thanks for stopping by!
Love the plane and the fish.
Love the plane and the fish.
Love the plane and the fish.
Love the plane and the fish.
Love the plane and the fish.
There isn’t a stamp in this post that I don’t covet – you’ve done a masterful job on all of them. Your repeating stamps, especially, inspire me, so I’m going back to the studio for a couple of stamp-carving years.
There isn’t a stamp in this post that I don’t covet – you’ve done a masterful job on all of them. Your repeating stamps, especially, inspire me, so I’m going back to the studio for a couple of stamp-carving years.
There isn’t a stamp in this post that I don’t covet – you’ve done a masterful job on all of them. Your repeating stamps, especially, inspire me, so I’m going back to the studio for a couple of stamp-carving years.
There isn’t a stamp in this post that I don’t covet – you’ve done a masterful job on all of them. Your repeating stamps, especially, inspire me, so I’m going back to the studio for a couple of stamp-carving years.
There isn’t a stamp in this post that I don’t covet – you’ve done a masterful job on all of them. Your repeating stamps, especially, inspire me, so I’m going back to the studio for a couple of stamp-carving years.
These are amazing. Looking forward to the podcast!
These are amazing. Looking forward to the podcast!
These are amazing. Looking forward to the podcast!
These are amazing. Looking forward to the podcast!
These are amazing. Looking forward to the podcast!
great post. love all the stamps! thanks for the inspiration.
great post. love all the stamps! thanks for the inspiration.
great post. love all the stamps! thanks for the inspiration.
great post. love all the stamps! thanks for the inspiration.
great post. love all the stamps! thanks for the inspiration.
Great carving and stamp use, but Julie! Please straighten up! Bending over your projects like that could lead to disk problems. (Ask me how I know.) 😉 P.S. Nice hotel room!
Great carving and stamp use, but Julie! Please straighten up! Bending over your projects like that could lead to disk problems. (Ask me how I know.) 😉 P.S. Nice hotel room!
Great carving and stamp use, but Julie! Please straighten up! Bending over your projects like that could lead to disk problems. (Ask me how I know.) 😉 P.S. Nice hotel room!
Great carving and stamp use, but Julie! Please straighten up! Bending over your projects like that could lead to disk problems. (Ask me how I know.) 😉 P.S. Nice hotel room!
Great carving and stamp use, but Julie! Please straighten up! Bending over your projects like that could lead to disk problems. (Ask me how I know.) 😉 P.S. Nice hotel room!
Amazing stamps! Now I need to get my tools out and keep them on my desk – it will force me to try again. Thanks for the inspiration smack on the head.
Amazing stamps! Now I need to get my tools out and keep them on my desk – it will force me to try again. Thanks for the inspiration smack on the head.
Amazing stamps! Now I need to get my tools out and keep them on my desk – it will force me to try again. Thanks for the inspiration smack on the head.
Amazing stamps! Now I need to get my tools out and keep them on my desk – it will force me to try again. Thanks for the inspiration smack on the head.
Amazing stamps! Now I need to get my tools out and keep them on my desk – it will force me to try again. Thanks for the inspiration smack on the head.
I enjoyed participating in this challenge. It really pushed me to use my imagination and let the designs flow from within.
Thanks, Julie.
I enjoyed participating in this challenge. It really pushed me to use my imagination and let the designs flow from within.
Thanks, Julie.
I enjoyed participating in this challenge. It really pushed me to use my imagination and let the designs flow from within.
Thanks, Julie.
I enjoyed participating in this challenge. It really pushed me to use my imagination and let the designs flow from within.
Thanks, Julie.
I enjoyed participating in this challenge. It really pushed me to use my imagination and let the designs flow from within.
Thanks, Julie.
Awesome awesome!! I got your book and stamp carving materials for Christmas and am having a blast!! Any tips on how to store the stamps once they’re carved?
Awesome awesome!! I got your book and stamp carving materials for Christmas and am having a blast!! Any tips on how to store the stamps once they’re carved?
Awesome awesome!! I got your book and stamp carving materials for Christmas and am having a blast!! Any tips on how to store the stamps once they’re carved?
Awesome awesome!! I got your book and stamp carving materials for Christmas and am having a blast!! Any tips on how to store the stamps once they’re carved?
Awesome awesome!! I got your book and stamp carving materials for Christmas and am having a blast!! Any tips on how to store the stamps once they’re carved?
these stamps are wonderful. I could not make anything so complex. I think you are sooooo talented. I also love the embroidery you do…you are an inspiration. I think I may add stamp making to my list of projects (but where will I find the room?) I already have tons of broken china for mosaics, tons of vintage fabrics for my books, tons of paints, many already-made-to use journals I have made, let’s see….oh. Yes, paper beads in bowls, fabric and sequins for the bracelets I make…Oh, and many, many vintage children’s books that I use in my journals…I know there is more. But now I have to add stamp carving. Life is so much fun!!
these stamps are wonderful. I could not make anything so complex. I think you are sooooo talented. I also love the embroidery you do…you are an inspiration. I think I may add stamp making to my list of projects (but where will I find the room?) I already have tons of broken china for mosaics, tons of vintage fabrics for my books, tons of paints, many already-made-to use journals I have made, let’s see….oh. Yes, paper beads in bowls, fabric and sequins for the bracelets I make…Oh, and many, many vintage children’s books that I use in my journals…I know there is more. But now I have to add stamp carving. Life is so much fun!!
these stamps are wonderful. I could not make anything so complex. I think you are sooooo talented. I also love the embroidery you do…you are an inspiration. I think I may add stamp making to my list of projects (but where will I find the room?) I already have tons of broken china for mosaics, tons of vintage fabrics for my books, tons of paints, many already-made-to use journals I have made, let’s see….oh. Yes, paper beads in bowls, fabric and sequins for the bracelets I make…Oh, and many, many vintage children’s books that I use in my journals…I know there is more. But now I have to add stamp carving. Life is so much fun!!
these stamps are wonderful. I could not make anything so complex. I think you are sooooo talented. I also love the embroidery you do…you are an inspiration. I think I may add stamp making to my list of projects (but where will I find the room?) I already have tons of broken china for mosaics, tons of vintage fabrics for my books, tons of paints, many already-made-to use journals I have made, let’s see….oh. Yes, paper beads in bowls, fabric and sequins for the bracelets I make…Oh, and many, many vintage children’s books that I use in my journals…I know there is more. But now I have to add stamp carving. Life is so much fun!!
these stamps are wonderful. I could not make anything so complex. I think you are sooooo talented. I also love the embroidery you do…you are an inspiration. I think I may add stamp making to my list of projects (but where will I find the room?) I already have tons of broken china for mosaics, tons of vintage fabrics for my books, tons of paints, many already-made-to use journals I have made, let’s see….oh. Yes, paper beads in bowls, fabric and sequins for the bracelets I make…Oh, and many, many vintage children’s books that I use in my journals…I know there is more. But now I have to add stamp carving. Life is so much fun!!
Awesome, Julie! Absolutely inspiring!
Awesome, Julie! Absolutely inspiring!
Awesome, Julie! Absolutely inspiring!
Awesome, Julie! Absolutely inspiring!
Awesome, Julie! Absolutely inspiring!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! Super, super awesome! Love those swirls behind the fish. Your “garbage” stamps are also super inspiring–that triangle one made me gasp!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! Super, super awesome! Love those swirls behind the fish. Your “garbage” stamps are also super inspiring–that triangle one made me gasp!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! Super, super awesome! Love those swirls behind the fish. Your “garbage” stamps are also super inspiring–that triangle one made me gasp!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! Super, super awesome! Love those swirls behind the fish. Your “garbage” stamps are also super inspiring–that triangle one made me gasp!
Wow, wow, WOW!!!!! Super, super awesome! Love those swirls behind the fish. Your “garbage” stamps are also super inspiring–that triangle one made me gasp!
Stunning! I am in awe of your work here – particularly the repeating patterns. How did you make the wrapping paper so colourful? Can’t wait to see what you have for us next!
Stunning! I am in awe of your work here – particularly the repeating patterns. How did you make the wrapping paper so colourful? Can’t wait to see what you have for us next!
Stunning! I am in awe of your work here – particularly the repeating patterns. How did you make the wrapping paper so colourful? Can’t wait to see what you have for us next!
Stunning! I am in awe of your work here – particularly the repeating patterns. How did you make the wrapping paper so colourful? Can’t wait to see what you have for us next!
Stunning! I am in awe of your work here – particularly the repeating patterns. How did you make the wrapping paper so colourful? Can’t wait to see what you have for us next!
Amazing ! Quick question how do you stamp them so the pattern is so perfect, since the stamp is not clear for you to see from the top?
thanks
Amazing ! Quick question how do you stamp them so the pattern is so perfect, since the stamp is not clear for you to see from the top?
thanks
Amazing ! Quick question how do you stamp them so the pattern is so perfect, since the stamp is not clear for you to see from the top?
thanks
Amazing ! Quick question how do you stamp them so the pattern is so perfect, since the stamp is not clear for you to see from the top?
thanks
Amazing ! Quick question how do you stamp them so the pattern is so perfect, since the stamp is not clear for you to see from the top?
thanks
I could carve stamps every day. Love it!! I need to go back and re-read your book chapter on repeating stamps. I love the way you mix and match your “garbage ” stamps. Genius!!
I could carve stamps every day. Love it!! I need to go back and re-read your book chapter on repeating stamps. I love the way you mix and match your “garbage ” stamps. Genius!!
I could carve stamps every day. Love it!! I need to go back and re-read your book chapter on repeating stamps. I love the way you mix and match your “garbage ” stamps. Genius!!
I could carve stamps every day. Love it!! I need to go back and re-read your book chapter on repeating stamps. I love the way you mix and match your “garbage ” stamps. Genius!!
I could carve stamps every day. Love it!! I need to go back and re-read your book chapter on repeating stamps. I love the way you mix and match your “garbage ” stamps. Genius!!
I love every single one of these stamps…maybe the fish the most but not by much! Question…how big are the days of the week stamps? 1 inch? bigger? smaller? Thank you for the billionth time for sharing with us so generously Julie!
I love every single one of these stamps…maybe the fish the most but not by much! Question…how big are the days of the week stamps? 1 inch? bigger? smaller? Thank you for the billionth time for sharing with us so generously Julie!
I love every single one of these stamps…maybe the fish the most but not by much! Question…how big are the days of the week stamps? 1 inch? bigger? smaller? Thank you for the billionth time for sharing with us so generously Julie!
I love every single one of these stamps…maybe the fish the most but not by much! Question…how big are the days of the week stamps? 1 inch? bigger? smaller? Thank you for the billionth time for sharing with us so generously Julie!
I love every single one of these stamps…maybe the fish the most but not by much! Question…how big are the days of the week stamps? 1 inch? bigger? smaller? Thank you for the billionth time for sharing with us so generously Julie!
This was a great learning expierence. Seeing the variety of stamps and techniques was inspirational. I started looking at things around me and wondered how they would look carved as stamps. Thanks again for starting this and all of your encouragement.
This was a great learning expierence. Seeing the variety of stamps and techniques was inspirational. I started looking at things around me and wondered how they would look carved as stamps. Thanks again for starting this and all of your encouragement.
This was a great learning expierence. Seeing the variety of stamps and techniques was inspirational. I started looking at things around me and wondered how they would look carved as stamps. Thanks again for starting this and all of your encouragement.
This was a great learning expierence. Seeing the variety of stamps and techniques was inspirational. I started looking at things around me and wondered how they would look carved as stamps. Thanks again for starting this and all of your encouragement.
This was a great learning expierence. Seeing the variety of stamps and techniques was inspirational. I started looking at things around me and wondered how they would look carved as stamps. Thanks again for starting this and all of your encouragement.
Thank you so much, Julie, for posting all the December stamps. Seeing them has completely changed what I think can be possible with stamps! ,
Thank you so much, Julie, for posting all the December stamps. Seeing them has completely changed what I think can be possible with stamps! ,
Thank you so much, Julie, for posting all the December stamps. Seeing them has completely changed what I think can be possible with stamps! ,
Thank you so much, Julie, for posting all the December stamps. Seeing them has completely changed what I think can be possible with stamps! ,
Thank you so much, Julie, for posting all the December stamps. Seeing them has completely changed what I think can be possible with stamps! ,
Fabulous stamps, Julie! I adore your repeating pattern stamps (that “garbage” stamp triangle, as well as all the others…)
And the last stamp, with the fish, has to be one of the best “whole image” stamps I have seen. I think I’ll have to get your stamp book.
Fabulous stamps, Julie! I adore your repeating pattern stamps (that “garbage” stamp triangle, as well as all the others…)
And the last stamp, with the fish, has to be one of the best “whole image” stamps I have seen. I think I’ll have to get your stamp book.
Fabulous stamps, Julie! I adore your repeating pattern stamps (that “garbage” stamp triangle, as well as all the others…)
And the last stamp, with the fish, has to be one of the best “whole image” stamps I have seen. I think I’ll have to get your stamp book.
Fabulous stamps, Julie! I adore your repeating pattern stamps (that “garbage” stamp triangle, as well as all the others…)
And the last stamp, with the fish, has to be one of the best “whole image” stamps I have seen. I think I’ll have to get your stamp book.
Fabulous stamps, Julie! I adore your repeating pattern stamps (that “garbage” stamp triangle, as well as all the others…)
And the last stamp, with the fish, has to be one of the best “whole image” stamps I have seen. I think I’ll have to get your stamp book.
It was made with a custom colored ink pad. Instructions can be found in my book.
It was made with a custom colored ink pad. Instructions can be found in my book.
It was made with a custom colored ink pad. Instructions can be found in my book.
It was made with a custom colored ink pad. Instructions can be found in my book.
It was made with a custom colored ink pad. Instructions can be found in my book.
Love seeing your beautiful #carvedecember stamps again! The challenge was so fun. So much talent and wonderful people playin along on IG. Can’t wait for Dec! Thanks again.
Love seeing your beautiful #carvedecember stamps again! The challenge was so fun. So much talent and wonderful people playin along on IG. Can’t wait for Dec! Thanks again.
Love seeing your beautiful #carvedecember stamps again! The challenge was so fun. So much talent and wonderful people playin along on IG. Can’t wait for Dec! Thanks again.
Love seeing your beautiful #carvedecember stamps again! The challenge was so fun. So much talent and wonderful people playin along on IG. Can’t wait for Dec! Thanks again.
Love seeing your beautiful #carvedecember stamps again! The challenge was so fun. So much talent and wonderful people playin along on IG. Can’t wait for Dec! Thanks again.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Blessings in 2015.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Blessings in 2015.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Blessings in 2015.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Blessings in 2015.
Inspiring! Thanks for sharing. Blessings in 2015.
Pure wonderfulness, Julie! You’ve inspired me to get out my stamp-carving gear and carve a few!
Pure wonderfulness, Julie! You’ve inspired me to get out my stamp-carving gear and carve a few!
Pure wonderfulness, Julie! You’ve inspired me to get out my stamp-carving gear and carve a few!
Pure wonderfulness, Julie! You’ve inspired me to get out my stamp-carving gear and carve a few!
Pure wonderfulness, Julie! You’ve inspired me to get out my stamp-carving gear and carve a few!