There's not much going on around here - everyone has been ill - AGAIN.
I think germs are the only thing children ever happily share.
This afternoon I am going to attempt something like this, although, how anybody can get that much detail on such a small stamp, is mind boggling.
I've also been getting some good crafting vibes from here and here.
I'm still having e-mail problems, so if anyone has mailed me and they haven't heard back, hopefully it will be resolved later. Bye bye !
Cuteness! Can't wait to see your stamps! I love the appliqued calendar on the second website!
Posted by: Passions & Distractions | February 08, 2006 at 01:55 PM
well the eiffel tower and doxie stamps aren't that small compared to the clothing they're stamped onto. what material are the stamps made with? they look like wood in the photos. I can see that kind of detail if you use a really sharp (xacto) knife on an eraser or lino. I'm looking forward to seeing what you come up with - I know it'll be great!
Posted by: Laura | February 08, 2006 at 02:45 PM
ugh... My baby is sick again, too. I feel your pain.
Posted by: persephone | February 08, 2006 at 02:54 PM
Take care of yourself and the babes... sending healing vibes to you all.
xxoo
Posted by: Anna H. | February 08, 2006 at 04:01 PM
i hope you (and everyone else) gets better soon.
have you tried using linoleum cutters for making stamps? it REALLY helps. check out this set: http://www.dickblick.com/zz402/03/
speed ball with cutters. different shapes for making different cuts on your stamp. I used to used erasers from the 99 cent store and cut them with this set. it worked out well for me. good luck.
Posted by: lori z | February 08, 2006 at 05:16 PM
sorry for all the germs--I TOTALLY KNOW what that is like! I hope they didn't come in your snowbear packet.
A WARNING:
carving your own stamps is very addictive--you won't be able to stop--there will be little bits and pieces all over the house---but you'll be able to give your pals a nice "piece" of you forever after without much more work. And you will stamp yourself silly wondering where you can put it next....warn hubby now.
BTW, You know I want a copy of whatever you make!
:-)
Posted by: Snowbear | February 08, 2006 at 05:23 PM
Without wanting to sound like a lunatic stalker, I've missed you! I am very happy to see that you are up and running again, and do hope that you soon get rid of the lurgie. Lots of hot drinks and cuddles should help. XXX
Posted by: Susan | February 08, 2006 at 07:04 PM
There must be something in the air! My boy, who is usually abnormally healthy, is also under the weather. Let's hope that all our munchkins get to feeling better!
Have fun experimenting with stamps, and do let us know how things turn out....
Posted by: LLA | February 08, 2006 at 08:09 PM
Yup, sickness round here too! I hope you all feel better soon. And I can't wait to see your stamps. Have you found somewhere over here to buy Speedball Blocks? I found an online place but the p&p was pretty expensive.
Posted by: manda mcgrory | February 08, 2006 at 10:44 PM
do hope you are all well soon, LOVE those links!!! take care x
Posted by: sarah | February 08, 2006 at 10:57 PM
Sickness everywhere, I guess.
If you're trying to do tiny tiny stamps like that there are some very tiny knives you can use. A girl in my printmaking class saw a very tiny (blade width, anyway) xacto-type knife at Walmart and bought one. I'm going to have to ask her the name of the brand during my next class so I can go buy some elsewhere (I don't do Walmart).
Posted by: Misa | February 08, 2006 at 11:29 PM
Oh, dear. Take care of you and the family! I love those little stamps. Can't wait to see yours!
Posted by: Rose | February 09, 2006 at 01:36 AM
OMG!!! MY EYES!!! Why do you do that to me? I have no strength against the Japanese cuteness. How in the world do you find these sites, and how in the world do you get your family to bring food and water to you at the computer so that you can look at these sites? You don't eat do you? or sleep. yup that's it.
Posted by: pookieville | February 09, 2006 at 03:53 AM
Hope everyone gets out from under the weather and back on top of the world, soon! Sending germ-less hugs and kisses your way...xoxo
Posted by: Tinker | February 09, 2006 at 04:12 AM
When I was in Japan recently, I came across a number of books about rubber stamping & cutting your own stamps. You might want to do a little sleuthing on the Asian booksites. If I come across any links, I'll send them your way.
Posted by: Jan | February 09, 2006 at 12:31 PM
What is with this winter of neverending sickness? I find myself waffling back and forth between ill and somewhat less ill on a daily basis.
carving my own stamps? why didn't I think of that sooner???
Posted by: KiWi | February 09, 2006 at 12:48 PM
perhaps if you have a glass of wine or three getting so much detail on a small stamp won't seem so daunting.
Posted by: dixie | February 10, 2006 at 11:40 PM
Just sending you vitural cupcakes.
I too am in a constant whirl of sick kids etc. How boring!
But my son and I did get to sit down this week and watch Weeble and Bob. Fantastic!! We also watched half a dozen other movies, while I sat and hand sewed mock-ups of my belly dancing costume. So it's not all bad.
Enjoy the virtual cupcakes, they have pink sprinkles, a liquor centre, which gets you tipsy but still allows you to function, and are of course calorie free.
Posted by: juju | February 11, 2006 at 01:11 PM