Friday, July 31, 2009

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Thanks for your mothering support yesterday. I was really happy that you enjoyed the scissor stamp as much as I did! I've been printing on everything in sight. I even had to make a scissor pouch (linen with Japanese hedgehog lining), just so that I could stamp it!
Then there were the moleskines...


organic totes...

I'm thinking of doing an entire series on the tools I use most. Which led me to my next image instantly: the humble clothespin.

How many times a day do I use these ingenious clips? From laundry to sealing up snack bags, I never take them for granted. I've had this stamp on my mind since I made a peg bag last spring. I plan on making a bunch of "peg bags" with a clothespin print for the shop. Oh, I have lots of ideas for how to fill up my neglected little shop... summer is not the time for that kind of pressure, though. I'm finally realizing that. It will be August tomorrow, and I'm grateful that is finally sinking in... just in time for some of this...

Happy weekend friends! Hope you find a bit of time for what you need most... Pin It

21 comments:

  1. Aw, Maya, what can I say ?! I simply adore the new stamps you have carved & all the very lovely & brilliant things you stamped them on !! Can't wait to see new things in the shop but do take your time, my own shop is just as quiet ! Hey, it's still summer !!
    Enjoy your weekend, my friend !! Lots of hugs xoxo

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  2. I am in love with the scissors, but I am super-fantastically-over-the-top in love with the clothespins. Just darling.

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  3. I absolutely love the scissors, put then the pegs! well...fantastic. I love the idea of stamping everything insight! gorgeous

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  4. Maya, I'm so impressed with how beautifully your projects turn out! Who would've thought to carve out a scissor stamp? And then all of the lovely prints you made with it...wonderful.

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  5. You are so talented! Love the stamps! I'm so glad I found your blog recently. I've also enjoyed the 'barn tours' of your mom's barn (hope I'm correct?). I also love the hedgehog fabric. I should find some of that for our little hedgie family members, Templeton & Moxie! We make blankie liners for their homes :) -Tammy

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  6. Love the scissor stamps so much--so creative!

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  7. ahhh. must. resist. urge to buy stamp making materials when i already have closets full of art supplies!!!! so lovely.

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  8. I too like your new stamps. I don't know if it is the simplicity of your images or the fabric you stamp them on but they evoke a feeling of such calm. Just beautiful.

    Kate

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  9. I thought the scissors were great...then came the clothespins! So many great creations!

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  10. We've been doing a bit of stamping over at our place too - faces and my wood floors!

    I love the scissors and clothespins. They're great.

    Have a lovely weekend.

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  11. I love that scissor stamp! What type of ink do you use to stamp on fabric?

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  12. Wow!! Thank you so much...
    Karin- I use versacraft stamp for fabric and colorbox pigment stamp pads for paper.

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  13. SO adorable Maya! I love how you see the beauty in humble, everyday objects. Happy weekend my friend!

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  14. How about a scalpel and speculum !!
    I think you have really cut out and pinned a niche for yourself:)

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  15. I keep coming back to look at this (scissor) glorious stamp! I'm thinking some of your fabulous buckets, with scissor stamping on them.... in your shop..... a few clothes pin stamped buckets too.... Would make great gifts for the upcoming holiday seasons....

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  16. Oh my! I love the stamps...especially the clothespin. Just fabulous!

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  17. I keep popping in here from time to time,
    awaiting quieter days when summer drifts,
    to return to crafting and sewing.
    You inspire, quiet, surprise , and bless
    Just letting you know,

    thx

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  18. Love this, thank you x

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  19. Clothespins as stamps. I would have never thought about it, but think it's great!

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