I’m slightly obsessed with Gennine, her lovely blog, and her hand-carved stamps. (In fact, she’s the one who inspired me to start carving again myself!) So I was terribly excited today when I saw this wonderful treat that she shared: A video of her stamp-carving process, from drawing to finished product. Wow! My process is significantly less elegant, I can tell you that. Enjoy!
These delicious photos of Stephanie Levy’s studio on Modish make me want to go buy watercolors right this second and paint all day. I find creative workspaces fascinating (maybe because mine consists of literally a single windowsill) so I love their Handmade Spaces series.
In other news: I’m sorry I’ve been neglecting you a bit lately. I’ve been working my little fingers off for the shop, because the fabulous Design Mom gave me a shout-out, and it’s been bananas ever since. I’m SO not complaining, but I am seriously considering pre-cut and scored stock!
I was poking around my dad’s house last weekend and found this old sewing tin that I used (aka mostly played with) as a kid. It was my grandmother’s and I think it’s just gorgeous. I recalled it being full of embroidery floss and when I popped it open—lo and behold, years and years worth of thread. Now I doubt I’ll ever sort through this tangled (but pretty!) mess, but I just love the fact that some of this floss has been around for at least 25 years. (At the bottom of the tin there are a bunch of paper wrappers that list the price of the skeins: 5 cents!) Needless to say, I snagged it to bring home. It’s amazing the treasures that you casually discard as a child and cherish as an adult.
In honor of Earth Day, I’m posting a fabulous (green!) discovery that we made last night: After nearly a year of coddling, our little windowsill jalepeno-plant-that-could has finally sprouted an actual jalepeno! I have to admit, I never expected it to actually bear fruit. So I’ve decided that Mr. Jalep is a friendly reminder for me to be patient with myself and my just weeks-old business. Now off to dilligently feed and water TweeCards…
Back in New York and it’s pouring down rain. So I’m posting photos from Friday’s hike with my mom & Colin. Gorgeous, right? It was the first really warm day and I’m so glad we took advantage! PS: Now that I’m home, we’ll be back to your regularly scheduled programming. Hopefully.
It seems like I’ve seen a ton of paper artists out there lately, but Su Blackwell must surely win the wow-factor prize. My friend Amanda sent me this link and I simply must share, because Su’s creations are brilliant. She uses books as a launching point for paper sculptures, with subjects like Alice in Wonderland, Peter Pan, and The Secret Garden. (And then there’s also just general loveliness.) Wow. Go look at the rest of her portfolio!
PS: I don’t know about you, but for me Wednesday is such a bummer of a day–there’s still so much to do in the week, but you’re already worn out from Monday and Tuesday. I think we all need a little sunshine on hump day, so I’m starting a new Wednesday Inspiration column to share anything and everything that inspires me to keep creating. See you here next week for more inspiring finds!
Finally got around to trying out stamp #3 this morning. (What is it about a sunshiny day that’s infinitely more motivating?) I stole one of Colin’s lunch bags to try some white ink. I quite like the flower, but my ink technique needs some work! I think next time I’ll buy oil-based inks, because the water-based ones dry up so quickly, and it’s a bit of a waste. (Or I’m just stingy…) Technique aside, I’m enjoying my new spring flowers. Happy Easter!
It’s Friday and I’m a little (ok a lot!) fried. So it’s time for some menial labor: cutting these logo stickers out one-by-one. (Note to self: Must figure out a better sticker system!)
