Let’s talk. The berries on that one are individually stamped with the flat end of a toothpick, so the current design wouldn’t be great for wrapping paper. But I’m willing to try a more useful revised design.
Another lovely read. 2024 has found me more aware of mindless scrolling also. Using it to find new passions makes sense. Your creations of eraser stamps are wonderful. They would be so cute for the world of miniature lovers. Perhaps as “giant” art in a dollhouse or room scene.
I love your prints! I follow @cactuscloudsart, too, and I have meant to try out some eraser carving for a while now. Maybe you have finally inspired me. 😉
I’m obsessed with these little eraser art pieces ever since you started posting them, Oma! I may have to give this a try myself, as I do have a love of the miniature and my dear departed friend David Evelyn made charming postage-stamp-sized woodcuts of landscapes, one of which I have right next to my bed. Thanks for the inspiration!
Do it, Kristen! The stakes are low and the payoff is high, you can’t really lose. And if for some reason you don’t like it, the eraser is still useful. All around win.
Yes, that’s correct! One trick is to sketch the word normally in a soft lead on paper or tracing paper and then press that sketch onto the eraser and rub over the paper so you make a transfer of the design that makes it easier to then refine the sketch in reverse on the eraser so you can carve it.
And we have winners for the giveaway — Holli, Stacy, and Kristen! We’ll email to get the relevant details for your print.
Congratulations, women!
I have one of these sweet prints on my office wall! Made during the height of our hatching this whole plan together.
So cool! I’d be interested in commissioning that holly stamp, BTW. I’d love to make my own holiday wrapping paper.
Let’s talk. The berries on that one are individually stamped with the flat end of a toothpick, so the current design wouldn’t be great for wrapping paper. But I’m willing to try a more useful revised design.
Another lovely read. 2024 has found me more aware of mindless scrolling also. Using it to find new passions makes sense. Your creations of eraser stamps are wonderful. They would be so cute for the world of miniature lovers. Perhaps as “giant” art in a dollhouse or room scene.
Laraine, I love that miniature idea. You always get it!
I love your prints! I follow @cactuscloudsart, too, and I have meant to try out some eraser carving for a while now. Maybe you have finally inspired me. 😉
Do it CyCy!
It was fun to see you discover your eraser stamp hobby and watch the art proliferate! I'd love to hang an Oma Original in my office!
I’m obsessed with these little eraser art pieces ever since you started posting them, Oma! I may have to give this a try myself, as I do have a love of the miniature and my dear departed friend David Evelyn made charming postage-stamp-sized woodcuts of landscapes, one of which I have right next to my bed. Thanks for the inspiration!
Do it, Kristen! The stakes are low and the payoff is high, you can’t really lose. And if for some reason you don’t like it, the eraser is still useful. All around win.
So if I wanted to carve a word…say, a vulgarity, for example, I’d have to carve it backwards, right? Word written backwards with backwards letters.
Please send me a letter with that stationery, Eva.
Yes, that’s correct! One trick is to sketch the word normally in a soft lead on paper or tracing paper and then press that sketch onto the eraser and rub over the paper so you make a transfer of the design that makes it easier to then refine the sketch in reverse on the eraser so you can carve it.