Hi Everybody!
Today I am sharing some faces from long ago:
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These were all made from hand-cut stamps:
The face is a more than life-size one:
I will be linking to Gillena's AFF and Nicole's FFO
Have a great day, take care,
And thanks a lot for coming by-
Enjoyed your faces Valerie! -Christine cmlk79.blogspot.com
ReplyDeleteThanks Christine, hugs!
DeleteYou are very clever, those stamps are incredible!
ReplyDeleteThanks Deb, glad you like them! Hugs!
DeleteYour handmade stamps are amazing Valerie hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks so much KATHY, Have a great week!
DeleteLook like you had fun playing with prints.
ReplyDeleteThanks, I did indeed!
DeleteHi Val, love your beautiful stamps, really gorgeous. Hope the pains are getting less, take care! Hugs from us all, Sarah
ReplyDeleteThanks Sarah, hugs!
DeleteYou will have to explain to me what is involved in making hand-cut stamps, Valerie. The results are very impressive, I can tell you that for sure. Sultry women and mysterious owls is a pretty good start to my day, I would say. Last evening I was talking about real owls, among other things, when I did a presentation in Stratford on birding in Cuba. Some of the people who have been on my tours actually showed up to hear it. There was a big crowd, well-received, and I was home by 10 pm. This morning I will be leading a private walk for a small group, but then I have no commitments right through Monday. Should be able to work on the next blog post! I have the feeling that since there is not much narrative to this post you are probably still not feeling well. I hope things improve soon. Hugs and kisses - David
ReplyDeleteI used to love making my own stamps, it was great fun. I am still in a lot of pain from falling down the stairs, I hope it soon goes away! Glad to hear your audiences are growing, that'S wonderful. The bird man of Waterloo.....Have a relaxing weekend, hugs, Valerie
DeleteBut how are the stamps made?
DeleteThey are carved, with reversed images, in soft rubber, then inked and stamped.
DeleteAh. Thank you.
DeleteYou're welcome!
DeleteAll of those faces are fun to see and the hand cut stamps made for a beautiful piece too. I hope you are feeling well today with less pain. Take care hugs
ReplyDeleteThanks, Carol, have great day!
DeleteI really like your carved stamps! I managed to make a few before my arthritis got worse. Hope you have a nice weekend, xoxo
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, I can't manage them these days either! You have a great weekend, too! Hugs!
DeleteFabulous hand cut stamps Valerie, we used to do it with potatoes, Mum used to get furious as there were none left for dinner, ha ha ha..no where as good as these though and the prints are fantastic..sending healing hugs..
ReplyDeleteLuv CHRISSYxx
Oh yes, I used to make potato stamps with the kids at school, they loved it! You poor mum with no potatoes left! Hugs!
ReplyDeleteI am so in love with these stamps, great faces too. I am hoping you are feeling better. Take care. Hugs Angela xXx
ReplyDeleteThanks Angela, have a great weekend,! Hugs!
DeleteLots of faces here to love.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteAND hope you are feeling well and enjoying your weekend.
DeleteHugs Sandra sandracox.blogspot.com
I'm guessing you made those stamps and they are just fantastic. Can't decide which I love most -- the Egyptian women, the cats or that complicated owl. Wow! Well done!
ReplyDeleteThanks Jeanie, I made them all and a lot more!
DeleteSuch a fabulous selection here ... lovely.
ReplyDeleteAll the best Jan
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Thanks Jan, much appreciated!
DeleteThe stamps themselves are interesting creative works, and the stamped images are wonderful. I hope you will heal quickly from your fall.
ReplyDeletebest, mae at maefood.blogspot.com
Thanks so much, Mae!
DeleteI love hand carving stamps, yours are terrific.
ReplyDeleteThanks, hand carved stamps are always my faves!
Delete...Valerie, I love these!!!
ReplyDeleteThanks Tom, have a great weekend!
DeleteI like your stencils. Very nicely done, especially the women and those owls.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much, hugs!
DeleteI really love the dream and dreamer quote. Your cat face stamp is awesome! Take care and have a lovely weekend
ReplyDeleteThe cat we used to have looked just like that face!
DeleteI never get tired of looking at your work.
ReplyDeleteThanks so much!
DeleteYour artwork never ceases to amaze, Valerie.
ReplyDeleteAll of those faces are fun to see!
Hugs and blessings
Thanks Veronica, hugs!
Deletewhen i was younger night owls were my obcessions:D
ReplyDeleteYes, they are beautiful!
DeleteYour dream/dreamer piece is lovely, Valerie. I like the touches of burgundy color that give depth to it. And your stamped pieces are lots of fun. I really love the songbirds! Hugs to you!
ReplyDeleteI love them all Valerie, hugs,,Chrisx
ReplyDeleteYou obviously are very skilled with a lino cutting tool, those stamps you have carved are fantastic! I did the class and didn't get very far, my only stamp is very plain but yours are so inticate and the figures fill me with envy.
ReplyDeleteHugs, Neet xx