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Pug (ug!) Stamp

So I caved and bought a small set of lino cut tools so I could get smaller details in these rubber stamps. I've been assured that practice makes perfect, but I'm still struggling with finesse. In a way I like... Continue Reading →

I moose you

Finley (3 in August) loves to trace his hands and feet.  Here's the project we came up with this morning: "I moose you!"

Goin’ batty for hand-carved stamps

One more for the day. I haven't perfected the carving technique yet, but this little bat was fun. Nice thing about this project is that if I ever totally hate what I create, I'll still have a perfectly useable eraser!

Hand-carved rubber stamp

This is a fairly easy project. All you need is a Pentel Hi-Polymer eraser (or similar), a wood carving tool with a V shaped point (find in wood section at craft store), and an idea! I sketched this snowman onto... Continue Reading →

Creativity Uncorked… and Unfinished

We've been saving corks since 2005 and had (what appeared to be) a HUGE collection. When I saw this cork letter tutorial, I thought, "This is it! The project I've been waiting for!" Well, it looks like we have some... Continue Reading →

Shrinky owl in purple and pink

Well, the shrinky owl turned out (after a couple tries). The photo makes the white feather outlines more pronounced than they are, and the but otherwise it looks pretty much like this. I think this one will be the magnet.... Continue Reading →

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