Printmaking

Printed Clay Heart

Happy Valentine’s Day!  This year I made printed Valentine cards with my students and it was quite fun!  It’s easy to do, you don’t need be a kid to do this project. 

Above; buy a package of Crayola Model Magic clay (air dry).  Form it into the shape of a heart, stamp it with household objects (screws, nuts, marker caps, etc.).  When it dries, coat with ink and press your folded card on top.  It's an easy way to make lots of cards for all your friends. 

Below; either cut a small piece of Styrofoam (the meat try style) or buy printing foam from the art supply store.  Draw your design with a pencil and push hard.  Ink the foam, turn it upside down on your folded card, press firmly and remove.  I’ve made holiday cards using this method too. 

Foam Printing

When the ink is dry you can draw, paint, glue stuff, or leave your image plain.  Sign your name and send it off! 

I don’t normally share my children's art lessons here, but this is one that can be used by any artist. 

...Okay, I’ve got a box of Fanny May Meltaways to start working on…

Valentine Collection

You might remember last December I blogged about my Christmas jewelry.  Here is my Valentine’s Day gear!  Seriously, I don’t wear all these things, but I keep them around for sentimental reasons.  Every piece has a story.

The felt heart above was made by and given to me by my grandmother.  She tatted the flowers and lace, and sewed a little pocket where I could hide a penny in the back.  It attaches with a safely pin.  I love its attention to detail and sweetness.  The little plastic heart next to it has been in my jewelry box since I was at least 6 years old.  I don’t know where it came from!

I made this little heart pin a few years go.  The dough is made from Wonder Bread; a mixture of Wonder Bread and white glue.  It’s still strong to this day!

I bought these porcelain hearts in Mendocino a few years go.  I love the swirly bits of gold and how smooth and light they are.

Lastly, I have some junky jewelry.  The big heart blinks when you push on it.  They are just plain fun to wear, especially when I teach.

What do you have?  Share some photos with me!

Gift Wrap

Gift Wrap Example

 

If you’d like to order a gift from my Etsy Store, and want it gift wrapped, I can do that!  Just message me before making your purchase to let me know.  Be sure to include a short note for the gift card.  Your jewelry will be placed in a Kraft box, wrapped in white tissue, and tied with raffia.  The gift card will be attached as shown.  If you want the gift mailed to the recipient, make sure you give me the address. 

Valentine’s Day is coming up….hint, hint!  ;-)