Thursday, 7 June 2018

More this and that:

Hi Everybody!

Here it's still hot and steamy, and no sign of it letting up yet. And it is not really the week to be having 2 dental operations either, but  I have to see it through and hope that things will soon get back to normal.
I made some more hand-carved stamps at my group and they are all I have to show this week for PPF.

The birds are about 4 1/2" high:

  
I made a cat like this many years back with a linocut, and decided to make a smaller one this time (3 1/2" across) so I can use it on cards etc:



Here I printed it onto some DP:





Some photos taken out and about here in the past weeks: 





















Have a great day, take care,
and thanks a lot for coming by!

43 comments:

  1. Lovely stampwork, and your photos are stunning, enjoyed the flowers.

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  2. Hi Val, good morning! You are up very early. I'm just sitting enjoying a cuppa before I wake the kids and the madness of the day begins.... Love the new die-cuts. That cat has a magnificent grin, reminds me of Alice! The birds are gorgeous, too. Lovely photos, as always. Good luck with today, take care, and get plenty of rest! Hugs, Sarah

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  3. Hi lovely lady, wow you have some beautiful photos today, love them and the vibrant colours. Lovely stamping, really artistic...x[aussie aNNie blog]

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  4. Dental work is no fun, so I feel for you. I hope all goes well.

    The birds are cute, but I really, really LOVE the cat. It speaks to me.

    Great photos today, too. I especially like that small private garden in the last photo.

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  5. Thinking of you with your dental ops Valerie, be brave!
    Love your hand carved stamps, the Cat has such a cheeky grin rather like the Cheshire Cat from Alice in wonderland. Everything seems to be thriving in the heat but it’s good to have a rainy day to cool and refresh everything, hope it comes soon.
    Take care & brave Hugs Tracey xx

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  6. More brilliant hand made stamps Valerie and gorgeous flowers and photos.
    Sorry to hear about the dental ops - hope its over soon.
    Gill xxx

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  7. Hello dear Valerie!
    Oh,its so hot today,37c!
    I don’t like dentists but be brave!
    Love your birds and cat stamps,and your wonderful piece! Beautiful and vivid colors!
    I really enjoyed all your stunning pictures with the beautiful Wisteria ,Lilacs and the cute ducks!
    Wishing you a lovely day! Take care!
    Dimi...

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  8. More cool stamps Valerie. Question. How do you cut their overall shape so they aren't part of a block? Do you use a knife or scissors? You have been inspiring me to try some, but I don't quite know how to get the outer edges. The flowers are beautiful too. Hope you are having a wonderful day. Hugs-Erika

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    1. I scrape away about quarter of an inch all round the object with one of the cutting tools, and then use sharp, small scissors to cut it out.

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  9. You really have a gift for carving stamps I like. The birds are fabulous but so is the cat, and I love the different ways you have used them. They really pop on that paper.

    As always your photos are fabulous. That wisteria makes my heart sing and I loved the Jubilate work on that building.

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  10. Your stamps are amazing. Love the birds and especially the kitty face. The ducks and beautiful flowers don't seem to mind the hot weather. The garden with the gnome peeking out made me smile, too. Good luck with the dental surgery.

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  11. OMG. Lilacs and ducks. Life is good:)
    You had some beautiful photos today, as always. And I love, love, love the stamps.
    Take special care of yourself.
    Hugs

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  12. Love your stamps!!!!! The birds are great but the cat is my FAVORITE♥♥♥♥ It's been hot and steamy here too but I've been pushing myself to get the garden planted. It's done and now to try and keep the weeds under control :)
    Maybe things will slow down a bit now and I can get back to the T Party soon!!!

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  13. OH !!!! I love all of those beautiful flowers too!!!!!!!!!

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  14. I am so impressed with your handmade stamps! so awesome.
    sorry it is still hot and steamy for you-getting back to that here too this week-makes it difficult to be outdoors.
    I so enjoy your beautiful photos-keep em coming hugs Kathy

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  15. Awesome stamps Valerie, I love those sweet birds. The cat is also a great image.
    I hope all goes well with the dental work and that you are not in to much pain after the treatment and ops.
    Todays photos look beautiful , lots of sunshine, blue skies and pretty flowers.
    The heat is good but I don't think we are used to this weather for days at this time of the year.
    Take care of yourself
    Yvonne xx

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  16. Hi Valerie wow love your hand crafted stamps ,well done my friend and thankyou for Sharing your beautiful pics xx

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  17. You know I always love your beautiful photos, Valerie, and the ducks are soooo pretty!!!!! But I LLLLLLLLLLLOVE YOUR GORGEOUS STAMPS!!!!!!!!!! Wow, especially the birds are ADORABLE!!!!!!!!! For sure, I will try one day (maybe soon) to make my own rubber stamps. You inspire me, my friend!!!!!!! Kisses!!!!!!!!

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  18. Love the stamps. You are so creative with them. I too have some dental work this next week. Hope yours goes well.

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  19. It has been very hot here too, I am hiding inside! Lovely photos and great hand carved stamps. The details on the cat are amazing. Feel better soon!

    -Soma

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  20. I hope your ops go ok Valerie.

    The latest stamps ar fantastic and so well made. I am sure you will never run out of ideas formaking stamps with your wonderful imagination.

    Beautiful photographs as always and I can smell the lilac scent from here as I love it so much. Never had much luck growing it though.

    Thank you for sharing all the beauty you find along your life's way

    Take Care

    Love Chrissie xx

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  21. Im in awe of your stamp making and you have created such beautiful stamp designs! I love the birds and your cat looks so happy, your fabulous page reminds me of the Cheshire Cat in Alice and Wonderland - purr-fect ...lol 😉. So many lovely photos too! Happy Friday and have a great weekend! J 😊 x

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  22. Your stamps are so clever! Both the birds and the cat look super!!

    Good luck with the appointments, - that does not sound like fun! The photos look all amazing, such wonderful flowers!

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  23. Love your bird stamps and that cat has such a wonderful grin on his face.
    Lovely photos from your walks, gorgeous blooms.
    Good luck with the dental ops, hope everything goes well.
    Have a lovely weekend.
    Avril xx

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  24. Totally adorable Stamps!!! I love the bird and that cat's grin...cracks me up!

    Wow what gorgeous flowers! Our lilacs have come and gone "( Yours are just stunning!
    Have a super weekend my friend! xo

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  25. Boiling hot here, too. Too hot to do very much. Your artwork, however, is excellent. Those little birds are so cute and I love that cat face. Lovely photos of all the flowers; very fitting considering the weather we've been having.

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  26. more wonderful stamp carving Valerie. And your photographs- absolutely gorgeous- i love each one!! Happy PPF!

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  27. Wow, those stamps! So adorable and really well done! Love them! Good luck with your dentistry :)

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  28. Love the birdie linocuts and cat ~ Beautiful floral shots and favorite are those awesome ducks!

    Happy Weekend to you,
    ShutterBug Explores,
    aka (A Creative Harbor

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  29. sooo luv the bird art, especially since i was watching 3 Tropical Mocking birds frolic this morning.
    Thanks for sharing your uplifting gorgeous flowers

    Happy PPF

    much love...

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  30. Thinking of you and your dental visits …

    Wonderful photographs, love the one with the gnome in - such fun!

    I hope you enjoy your weekend.
    Take Care

    All the best Jan

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  31. oooh, those birds .... I love them! And that cat is impressive too. Don't you love all the flowers in spring? You have some beautiful pictures there! Happy PPF!

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  32. Hi Valerie! I LOVE your stamps! So cute and great details too! Those lilacs are so beautiful I can almost smell them way over here. As always, all your photos are amazing. I look forward to them every week. Hope you feel better soon. Dental stuff is not fun. Big Hugz, Rasz

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  33. It has been awhile since I have visited. Love the boat heading. It has been many years since I created rubber stamps. Fantastic job. What a wonderful time of the year to take pictures. Excellent and artistic eye.

    Hugs and Blessings

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  34. I just love seeing your hand carved stamps. That bird sure is cute but that cat is so unusual. I love all the lines and character in his face.
    The purple flowers are beautiful! I would love some of those trees in my yard. I am so sorry to hear that you have to have dental operations this week. I hope everything goes better than planned.
    Kate

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  35. Brilliant hand carved stamps Valerie, your birds are so cute and I LOVE your grinning cat! It's really hot here today which takes you by surprise 'cos it looks quite dull. Have a happy day, Sue xx

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  36. Valerie, your creativity astounds me! I absolutely LOVE the stamps you carved yourself! The birds and the cats are so beautiful. I love the work of art you created with them, too. And thank you so much for brightening by day with all of your gorgeous photos of the amazing flowers, the adorable ducks, and the beautiful sun! WOW again! Hugs to you for all of the thoughtful comments you leave for me on my blog! Thank you from the bottom of my heart!

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  37. The bird stamp is so cute and I love your flower photos.

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  38. I hope it has cooled down for you! I also hope your teeth are ok!!
    Love your cat and bird stamps! You are so creative!
    Gorgeous photos! Big Hugs!

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  39. Cute stamps, loved seeing them used in your art.

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  40. love those stamps you made and fab photos...hope everything goes ok at the dentist...take care...hugs Lozzy x

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  41. I love your stamps - need to get carving again soon! You can imagine what I will say next - I love seeing all those gorgeous flowers!! Hugs, Chrisx

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  42. Your stamps are wonderful! Hope your dental operations went well, and that you're having some cooler weather too by now!

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