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Tuesday, April 8, 2014

Handcarved stamps as a background and a motif.

Hey all!

You may know that I have recently discovered the technique of handcarving stamps, and am now obsessed by it!( I dream of designs to carve!!!)

So, for my official Craft adda post today, I have two cards which I have made using two handcarved stamps that I made today.






To make this gorgeous feather stamp, I followed this tutorial by the fabulously talented Geninne who never fails to inspire!

I stamped the feathers on card stock  using Versafine, Memento and Adirondack inks. I then cut out three feathers and affixed them along with some raffia for detail and pop. The sentiment is from Verses rubber stamps.




For my second card I used a stamp which I carved; a design which is inspired by Gond Art from Central India.
I made two panels so that I could stamp them together to create a background. I love the way the panels come together to form a circle!
Inks used are from Versafine; Sentiment is from Verses rubber stamps and Hero Arts. The beautiful organza ribbon is from the local craft market.
I am submitting this card for the CASology Week 90:WET challenge



Thanks so much for stopping by!
Have a good night

















10 comments:

  1. Hand carved stamps?! How awesome is that?!! Just think of all the endless possibilities you now have at your fingertips!!! :)
    Beautiful cards, Paru! I really love the pop of red you added on your card for the WET challenge! It adds some fun interest to your design!
    Thank you so much for joining us at CASology this week! :)

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    1. Thanks so much Melissa! Truly appreciate your comments!

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  2. You are doing fabulous carvings Paru! great job :)

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    1. Thank YOU Geninne! You are a Superstar in my world!

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  3. I'm so impressed that you make your own stamps! Your cards are gorgeous and I'm so happy that you played along with our Freshly Made Sketches challenge!

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    1. Thanks Jen! Really appreciate your taking the time to comment! I just love your work!

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  4. hey paru. very beautiful cards and stamps too.which material do you used for stamp making? is it available locally.

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  5. Hey Asmita!
    Thanks for the compliment!
    I use speedy Carve linoleum sheet which I got from the US. For the feather stamp, I used a steadler eraser. If you view the tutorial, you will get all the info you need.

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  6. HAND carved, you are AMAZING, thanks so much for sharing your creativity, so inspiring!!!! I made a lino block stamp once, I remember in 5th grade, it wasn't too bad, I made a holly sprig and 3 berries. I guess even then I knew the rule of 3, LOL!!
    Thanks for joining us at CASology!!!

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  7. How awesome is this?! The stamp you made is so awesome! Thanks for joining us at the RIC!

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