New Tools, More Recycled Art and Cut it Out Crusade

It's always fun to discover new tools, new materials and play around with them.  I told you about the tape, flashing tape it's called I'm told....made another lined box,

For another recycled piece, the Poppy Goddess has a new home....

I've been waiting... patiently... for UPS to deliver more new tools and materials so that I could join in this months GPP Street Team Challenge.  I cut a few right away...

New Tools.....

For my first stamp I carved a copy of a 'borrowed' stamp.  I've been using this a lot and knew I wanted the shape for my own.  Cutting out the tiny circles....a bit of a challenge....any hints?  There is probably a special tool for this.

I had an easier time cutting these circles....my next stamp?....a mask for a henna hand and a carved patterned henna hand....

Lot's of ideas churning 'round.... 

Comments

[susan w]

Beautiful vibrant colors and designs! Carving a henna hand - impressive. I use empty ball point pen refills (the little metal tube thing) to make circle cuts and a straight pin jammed into a pencil eraser for dot cuts. I also usd the metal casing of the ball point pen for larger circle cut. I think those tiny metal cookie cutters might be employed as well.

[Leau]

You gotta try alcohol ink on that fabu tape. It's the best!! Just apply it with a cotton ball or those felt thingys. You will love how brilliant the colors come out. These are all great inspirations. I also use those 10 second studio tools on the tape it and it does cool things too.

[rochambeau]

Dear Steph,
It's cool how you experiment with so many mediums. I admire you. It is a pleasure to see your work unfold on your blog.
Wondered if you know Jodi Barones blog? She is such a colorful artist too.
http://www.wildvines.blogspot.com/
Sending you a smile.
xox
Constance

[Lisa HOffman]

AAGGGHHHH!
LOOK at you.
Stand back...it's Super-Mixed-Media-Woman!

Looking FINE, Miz R.
See ya tomorrow, if I can stand to gaze upon such a talented, woman of ALL trades.

Leese

[Jennifer]

wonderful projects, and I love the stamps you carved!! I need to try both of these things, but I think I'll look for flashing tape first...

[Art Tea Life]

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Love The Poppy Goddess...gorgeous.

And wonderful stamps - when do you start your own line ?

Cant' wait to see the henna hand next...

Love, S

[risa]

i love the flashing tape effect.
so exciting when new techniques/tools are discovered!
it's amazing how something so simple can open up so many doors!

[Paris Parfait]

I just love your work, Steph. It is so diverse and creative - it's wonderful how you keep coming up with new techniques and gorgeous art! I never know what I'm going to find when I visit your "abode," but it's always intriguing. xoxox

[Fran Meneley]

oo, ooo, ooo - I LOVE the new Poppy Goddess. So cool how the b/W and silver tape just makes her pop right out. Wonderful! Love it! Your stamps are really great too. frannie

[eb]

loving these stamps - I carved a few out of wine corks while we were in AZ - x's and o's - beautiful work Steph!

xox - eb.

[Ursula Clamer]

You have done a wonderful job carving your stamps, and I can't wait to see the rest...especially the patterned Henna Hand. Happy carving.

[Vicki in MIchigan]

I love the way the flashing tape inside the box reflects the background, as well as standing on its own with the embossing.

Nice.

[Chris]

The character and liveliness of this stamp is so cool. Great work!

[Roberta]

What a beautiful Poppy Goddess and what a nice home she has! Fantastic! I love your stamps, too. That leaf looks great!

Roberta

[Jennifer]

I love your flashing tape ideas... your hand-carved stamps are gorgeous, too!!