I have been crazily kitting away for this weekend and have had to hold myself back from pulling the sewing machine out, about 100 times, or so. I have to say, THAT is an achievement for me, you know..staying on task.
I "pre-ordered" Alisa Burkes new book coming out this summer and it seemed to calm my need to stitch, kinda...
okay, so I must confess, even though I stayed on tasked with the urge to sew, I completely fell off the wagon with something else...
As I was helping Ben build the Great Wall of China out of styrofoam, I remembered Alisa talking about making stamps with a wood burning tool.. so I thought I would try it, you know..because we were already messing around with styrofoam....I did not want to waste it (thanks to Tracie).
so... I tried it...and..
I made stamps and stamps and more stamps. (these are COMPLELTY different from rubber stamps...so don't be confused or worried) These are for paint..and ink...and fabric...and felt...oh gosh (insert squeel)
If you follow me on Facebook, then you saw that I wrote..."Houston, I think I have a problem...."
Yikes...and yippee....I am excited to let you know that I will be back at Grove's in Pennsylvania JULY 29-30 for a "12 Days of Christmas"in July class (details to follow soon) and I will be incorporating some of these techniques, as well as a sprinkling of Prima..some felt...buttons...stitch..Helmar...who knows!!!!
Okay, I need to pull myself back onto the wagon and get on the road to Art-Full Horizons...
Have a GREAT weekend...see you when I get back!
p.s. If you click the link about and decide to buy Alisa's book, please let me know so that we can create together!!!
Love your creativeness with the styrofoam stamps! And so happy that you will be teaching again at Groves! I think I will be going on another road trip to Pa!
Posted by: Sandra smart | May 27, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Ooooh! Now this is awesome! Who needs scrapbooking? LOL!
Posted by: Kim | May 27, 2011 at 11:22 AM
Stephanie,
You crack me up. I so love getting sidetracked, yes that must be it, because it happens so often. Looking at the pictures I just about decided that I needed to try this. Alas, I do not own a wood burning tool and I do not have any stryofoam. My dear husband will be so happy. I love reading your blog and admire you great talents. Have a wonderful weekend!
Posted by: Cindy | May 27, 2011 at 08:52 PM
Wow! Loved what you did with the styrofoam! I love everything that you do. Thanks for the inspiration.
Posted by: Isabel Wagner | May 28, 2011 at 09:55 PM
Awesome stamps! Did you use something for a pattern or free hand it?
Posted by: Laurel | May 29, 2011 at 11:20 AM