I don't know how I missed sharing this here on the blog, but I carved a big beautiful new floral stamp in January! 

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In the photo above you can see:

  • my pencil sketch on the right
  • the stamp on the left
  • the first print in the upper right corner

It was 100% inspired by a stamp I made during a printmaking class in 2016:

image from balzerdesigns.typepad.com
I wanted something with a similar feel, but slightly more substantial feeling. 

The carving process was an act of patience.

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And once it was carved, I stamped it on everything! 

In my art journal:

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On deli paper:

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On deli paper I then glued into my art journal:

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(And notice the black tag to the right of the art journal page — also stamped!)

I even stamped on a t-shirt:

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Super duper easy and I love being able to wear my art around!  

Two tips for printing on a t-shirt:

In every other way, it's exactly like printing onto paper!

Thanks for stopping by!

Julie Fei-Fan Balzer

Based outside of Boston, Julie Fei-Fan Balzer is a mixed-media artist who constructs vibrant compositions. Passionate about connecting with and inspiring other artists, she shares her expertise through in-person workshops, her online classroom www.balzerdesigns.com, and through monthly membership at www.MyArtPractice.com.

30 thoughts on “A Hand Carved Botanical Stamp!

  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful! It reminds me of a William Morris design 🙂

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Beautiful and Amazing! I love your T-shirt with the print and the rich color of your deli paper. The stamp looks like it took so much patience to carve. Thanks for sharing! Always love a sneak peak into your journal as well.

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • Swoon! You should produce this one

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I legit want that shirt! I would be willing to send you a shirt that’s long enough for me (I’m a giant) and pay you $25 (or more) for your time to make it!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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  • I think this is my favorite stamp you have created so far. I LOVE IT!!!

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