In the bargain area of Target I found a cardboard reindeer head that you punch out and assemble.  It came in four parts:

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Anything blank like that cries out to be painted, right?!

So, Suzanne (my assistant) and I set out to cover up some of that blank cardboard with stamping!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome

We used Art Foamies and did it assembly-line-style:

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It was tempting to want to cover the entire cardboard, but you only need to go over the edges of the pieces that are going to get punched out:

from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome

Because this was going to be put together into a 3-D piece, we decided to paint the backs of each piece with a bright color:

from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome

Suzanne had the clever idea to clear out each of the slots — they're the key to putting the head together — with a bamboo skewer.  This meant that we didn't get any paint interfering with putting the contraption together.

And here it is in all its fabulous glory!

from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome
from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome
from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome
from the Balzer Designs Blog: Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome

The way the reindeer head is assembled, there are two tabs that keep it slightly away from the wall (or door in this case):

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And so that you can get a sense of its petite scale, here's a photo of Suzanne with the finished reindeer head:

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It's a fantastic addition to my office door!  

I hope you'll find something to cover with paint and stamped images!

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.

90 thoughts on “Art Foamies + Reindeer Head = Awesome

  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love the way you see the world!!

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • I love finding art and craft goodies in unexpected places. My current discovery is a box of shimmer paints found at the local pharmacy. Lots of shimmer and lots of fun! Now I want to run over to our local Target store to find my own reindeer head….

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • What fun! And I am so looking forward to getting your new foam stamps- I like to use foam ones all the time but have not had awesome new ones on the market in forever!
    Thank you for all your wonderful posts- I enjoy every one 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • I have to admit…I was a little skeptical/nervous by picture 6 – thinking it was too much and just going to look crazy. But I could not have been more wrong – it looks AWESOME!! Great idea and even greater execution! Thank you for sharing 🙂

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Great project. And because this is definitely a moose, I may make one for my daughter’s condo in Maine.

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Amazing project for short money!
    And welcome to Suzanne (not sure how long you’ve had an assistant but what fun).

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Love the color combinations..it is great

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Awesome! Graffiti-ed Rudolph 😉

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • Now there’s an art project that my guy could relate too…. Thanks Julie.

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • C’mon. This is seriously the most bad ass thing ever!!!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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  • This is SO cool! I love the way this project turned out – really fun and absolutely fabulous!

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